Any 2012's losing weight?

[suss6052]

These Recaros look like they are really basically the same seat base but with more aggressive seat bolsters on the seat back. But they are too expensive to retrofit at least new from ford, maybe wait awhile until there are more used examples in the field, but I'd still prefer to have had the seats from new.

[Tommyatomic]

Originally Posted by TiStick

Recaros are heated. Prolly pretty pricey, though. You have a narrow ass? I don't think I'd fit in the riccis

I do infact have a narrow ass as does my wife. I'll get my friends to keep their eye's peeled for the ST Recaro's. It only takes about 6 months before you can find anything newish wrecked.

[Sonic_HedgeHog]

Why wait for the ST Recaros? Why not find some new(ish) Recaros or Sparcos? The ones in the ST are pretty sweet but I'll bet money they're nowhere near being the lightest or most comfortable out there...

[Focus YBTC]

Originally Posted by Tommyatomic

Thats basically a picture of everything in the focus that should not be considered for weightloss.

In regard to an earlier post. I also have the heated seats and my Wife would have me murdered in the night if I replaced them with light weight seats. But I too keep thinking about how much more they weigh than say for instance the recaro's in the Focus ST.

My JDM WRX came with factory recaro's that were very light weight.

I agree. The Focus ST-R even adds a very extensive roll cage for racing purposes. It looks like they might have removed the high strength steel door side beams and replaced them with sturdy looking Cro-Mo steel tubing structures.

[Tommyatomic]

Originally Posted by Focus YBTC

I agree. The Focus ST-R even adds a very extensive roll cage for racing purposes. It looks like they might have removed the high strength steel door side beams and replaced them with sturdy looking Cro-Mo steel tubing structures.

Well in the case of the Focus ST-R dont forget the weight savings from dropping support for cargo and passengers.

I would assume it also has dropped the fuel tank in favor a fuel cell and surge tank. Also the weight savings from an AC delete, heater core delete, MFT + dash delete, passenger and rear seat delete.

I can only guess that if the engineers behind the ST-R were worth their paycheck the ST-R probably uses an oil cooler combined with a smaller alloy radiator for better cooling while saving weight.

The list of things deleted from a purpose built racecar gets long and frequently purpose built racecars are seamwelded.

[Focus YBTC]

Originally Posted by Tommyatomic

Well in the case of the Focus ST-R dont forget the weight savings from dropping support for cargo and passengers.

I would assume it also has dropped the fuel tank in favor a fuel cell and surge tank. Also the weight savings from an AC delete, heater core delete, MFT + dash delete, passenger and rear seat delete.

I can only guess that if the engineers behind the ST-R were worth their paycheck the ST-R probably uses an oil cooler combined with a smaller alloy radiator for better cooling while saving weight.

The list of things deleted from a purpose built racecar gets long and frequently purpose built racecars are seamwelded.

Well since the ST-R still weighs approximately 2700 pounds, at first glance it looks like they didn't save a whole lot of weight by dumping all that stuff. Considering that they are starting with an ST that weighs significantly more than a regular Focus (ST curb weight is 3,223 lbs.) it's not bad at all.

Focus ST-R
TECHNICAL DATA
Powertrain
• 2.0L EcoBoost I-4
• 250 hp est.
• 250 lb.-ft. of torque est.
• Ford Racing custom exhaust
• Ford Racing engine calibration
• Ford Racing high capacity radiator
• Ford Racing clutch
• Ford Racing oil to air oil cooler
• Remote oil filter
• 6-speed manual transmission with limited-slip differential
Chassis
• Weight – 2700 lbs.
• Structural performance: over 20,000 lb.-ft/degree (torsional)
• Seam-welded steel unibody with integrated FIA-certified safety
cage.
Front Suspension
• AST performance coilover adjustable dampers
• Adjustable camber plates
• Ford Racing upgraded sway bar with adjustable end links
• Upgraded bushings
Rear Suspension
• AST performance adjustable dampers
• Control-blade multilink rear suspension
• Ford Racing upgraded swaybar with adjustable end links
• Upgraded bushings
Steering
• Electric steering with unique Ford Racing calibration
Brakes
• Front: 336mm 2-piece rotors with race pads
• Rear: 271mm production with race pads
• Ford ABS with unique Ford Racing calibration
Wheels & Tires
• 18-inch BBS CF 1-piece cast alloy wheel (Anthracite)
Fuel System
• ATL® 18-gallon fuel cell with custom single-dry-break system
Exterior
• Brake cooling ducts
• Hood pins
• Ford Racing front/rear tow hooks
Interior
• Ford Racing lightweight wiring harnesses
• RECARO Pro Racer HANS® racing seat
• AiM MXL Pista GPS-based data system
• Ford Racing short throw shifter
• Ford Racing fire suppression system
• Ford Racing 6-point safety harness
• Ford Racing driver safety nets
• Ford Racing steering wheel with quick release
• Custom center panel with switches

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q...JZg53yhbUyUCCw

[TiStick]

Originally Posted by Sonic_HedgeHog

Why wait for the ST Recaros? Why not find some new(ish) Recaros or Sparcos? The ones in the ST are pretty sweet but I'll bet money they're nowhere near being the lightest or most comfortable out there...

Airbag light

[UnleashedBeast]

Originally Posted by TiStick

Airbag light

Resistor plugs

[Albarry]

Originally Posted by UnleashedBeast

Resistor plugs

Sounds irresponsible, might need your airbags... Just sayin'

[Tommyatomic]

Originally Posted by Albarry

Sounds irresponsible, might need your airbags... Just sayin'

Yeah probably irresponsible. But depending on the state very illegal to tamper with safely equipment.

I'd be curious about the weight of the wheels used on the to us st-r