Picked up my PB ST3 today

[FISHTAIL]

Well I did it. I sold the 5.0 and got the ST. Still getting used to the comparative lack of power, but the increased gas mileage is already nice...I averaged 33mpg on the drive back from the dealership.

I'll definitely miss the 5.0, that car was a load of fun, but family first...I'll get another someday.

 

[FISHTAIL]

Sorry for the lack of pics...I have a feeling people are looking for them. I got the car, then got home after dark, and it's raining today. I'm hoping to take some pictures tomorrow...I'll post them after I snap them. I love the color, reminds me of sonic blue.

And for those wondering, it's an ST3 with a moonroof.

 

[SID297]

Def post some pics. How would you compare the handling of the two cars.

 

[FISHTAIL]

It's hard to get a good shot of the color on this thing. After the weather gets better, I'll clean it up and go play with the polarizer to see if I can get a nice shot of the blue.

Pics:

Inside:

 

[FISHTAIL]

To answer your question...I haven't had a chance to really push the car yet, but so far, it handles great. I know the mustang was faster around a corner, but this car FEELS faster. It doesn't drive like any FWD car I've ever driven before...it really dives into a turn like nobodies business. The first time I took a sharp 90 when I was test driving one it surprised the crap out of me. I didn't expect the car to turn in like it did...I took that corner a little fast on purpose to see if the car had a bunch of push, and as most folks probably know now from all the videos..it doesn't. I didn't feel the inboard brake engage like all the reviewers claim, but I'm no pro and I wasn't feeling for it either. I'm pretty sure I'll take this thing around an auto-x track at a minimum, and I may very well give it a go at summit point this summer too.


I can't stress enough how much I absolutely love the steering in this thing, even though it took me a few minutes to get used to it. I think I'll always miss having the 5.0, but for a daily, I'm thinking this car will be really tough to beat. It's fun as hell to drive, gets good gas mileage (if you stay out of boost) and has enough room to haul kids, friends and a load of crap in the back.

 

[2004Droptop]

I think you might be pleasantly surprised how much you can really "push" it a corner. I think it is an awesome little car... N-joy the ride! FYI, Bushur racing makes a nice drop in for it, like a K&N but with an open end and the best part is...only 55$!

 

[2004TBV]

So sick.

 

[VenomRogue]

Get it tuned.

a 40 wheel torque increase might make you not miss the 5.0 anymore.

 

[FISHTAIL]

I think you might be pleasantly surprised how much you can really "push" it a corner. I think it is an awesome little car... N-joy the ride! FYI, Bushur racing makes a nice drop in for it, like a K&N but with an open end and the best part is...only 55$!

I'll find out in the spring. Definitely auto crossing this one. They hold events about 15 minutes from my house, so I'm gonna give it a go.

So sick.

Thanks

Get it tuned.

a 40 wheel torque increase might make you not miss the 5.0 anymore.

I dunno, maybe...still it's not quite the same. We'll see though, a tune is something I'm looking into. Waiting on Cobb at the moment..I really like the way the exhaust setup from them sounds, and they have a whole "stage 2" kit that looks promising. I'll probably give it a bit of time though, make sure people aren't popping engines in the middle of summer with the A/C blasting. This thing is my daily, so I'd prefer to make sure it stays reliable...

 

[KingBlack]

youre willing to kill the warranty on it already for a tune??

 

[VirtualSVT]

Looks great in that color

 

[FISHTAIL]

youre willing to kill the warranty on it already for a tune??

Not real worried about it. Warrenty or no warrenty doesn't make a difference, if the tune blows the motor, it blows the motor. Your out the cash either way. I'm going to wait a while and see how the cars hold up that have tunes over the summer though, see how stuff does in 90+ weather with the A/C blasting.

Looks great in that color

Thanks.