Tom1994 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Kinda new to the forums, joined a couple years ago asking a few questions but have recently "seen the light" as my friends keep on saying. So, my new car is a 2013 Focus ST in Tangerine Scream, completely standard for now, although I am weighing up the pros & cons of a Mountune kit, or something similar. Anyone give any advice on getting one? Is the Mountune kit worth it, or are other alternatives better? Is it worth it at all? I hail from Chesterfield, North Derbyshire, 21 years old, so if you see me around give me a flash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Hi and welcome. If you are in warranty and want a performance upgrade, the MP275 kit is the only warranty friendly upgrade. If out of warranty then it is up to you. The mountune kit is a lot of money, but you do get the hardware to back up the power increase. There are too many little things I don't like about the MP275 package , so for me personally, I'm keeping it stock in terms of power, but I have just ordered the mountune exhaust as I want a little bit more of a growl and it's warranty friendly :D As for other things to do then I'd suggest LED puddle lights and if it was me, I'd get a better rear engine mount on the pre-facelift Mk3 ST, if it hasn't been done already. Just remember being only 21, certain mods on an ST is likely to increase the premium a LOT (or be uninsurable), so check before you do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Tango Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Hi & welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom1994 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 On 06/05/2016 at 4:00 PM, alexp999 said: Hi and welcome. If you are in warranty and want a performance upgrade, the MP275 kit is the only warranty friendly upgrade. If out of warranty then it is up to you. The mountune kit is a lot of money, but you do get the hardware to back up the power increase. There are too many little things I don't like about the MP275 package , so for me personally, I'm keeping it stock in terms of power, but I have just ordered the mountune exhaust as I want a little bit more of a growl and it's warranty friendly :D As for other things to do then I'd suggest LED puddle lights and if it was me, I'd get a better rear engine mount on the pre-facelift Mk3 ST, if it hasn't been done already. Just remember being only 21, certain mods on an ST is likely to increase the premium a LOT (or be uninsurable), so check before you do it. Thanks for the advice, yeah I'm a little worried about the insurance, although it is pretty cheap as standard, £700~ annual. The exhaust might be a nice route to go, I do like the sound of a good engine and a growl here and there. I've been wanting a car with Bluetooth/Aux input to play my music in finally, but I just find myself listening to the engine notes (guess I'm more of a petrol head than I thought xD). It's got the LED puddle lights, pretty much every gadget on it as it was an ex display car I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 As standard the focus puddle lights are icky halogen. I've swapped mine for LEDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMX Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Hello and Welcome Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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