I Fitted Coilovers… Then Alignment Transformed My Focus ST

Описание: Stage 2 is pointless if the car can’t put it down. ✅
This was meant to be a simple coilover fit on my Ford Focus ST (ST250)… then the alignment day turned into a seized-hardware nightmare.

Rear camber bolts were seized.
Tie rods + track rod end nuts were seized.
So the garage replaced what had to be replaced, set the alignment properly, and now the car sticks to the road like shit to a blanket.

In this video:
• Coilover install (what went smooth vs what fought back)
• Setting ride height + getting the stance right
• New tyres fitted
• Wheel alignment day (and why it nearly didn’t happen)
• Seized rear camber bolts + seized tie rods/track rod ends replaced
• First drive reaction: how much it transformed the car

📌 Watch the full Focus ST Stage 2 build series:
   • Focus ST Journey (MOT Fail → Stage 2)  

People / Services Mentioned:
Tyres + alignment by Dack Motor Group --https://www.dackmotorgroup.co.uk/loca...
(No affiliation — just sharing who did the work.)

Dave (Race Engine Build Instagram) —   / race_engine_build  

NEXT VIDEO:
The ST is nearly finished ✅
But I’m starting something new… and it’s not small.

A broken Aventador gearbox.
This is the start of a new venture — and it’s either going to be genius or a financial mistake.

✅ Mods on the car (so far)

Brakes:
• MTEC brake discs
• EBC Greenstuff pads
• MTEC braided brake lines
• Brake calipers (Euro Car Parts)

Maintenance:
• Oil service parts (Euro Car Parts: oil + filter)
• Radiator + thermostat (Ford)

Performance / Stage 2 Hardware:
• Airtec intercooler + Airtec big boost pipes
• RamAir induction kit
• Milltek part-resonated cat-back + Milltek sports cat
• Vibra-Technics engine mount
• Turbosmart BOV
• Stage 2 map: MSD300

Handling / Chassis:
• Coilovers (fitted)
• New tyres (fitted)
• Wheel alignment (completed)
• Rear camber bolts replaced (seized)
• Tie rods + track rod end nuts replaced (seized)
• Rear ARB + links (ordered)

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Comment question:
ST owners — what made the biggest difference to how the car feels: tyres, alignment, suspension, engine mount, or the map?

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