[mbernard71]

Installed the Curt hitch that was designed specifically for the ST earlier in the week. Got to to try it out this Sunday. I was a little concerned that the heat from the exhaust would have an effect on the plastic caps on the Thule rack. After 15 miles of driving, I pulled over to check on it and there was no issue at all. The rack wasn't even warm.

I think this will be a pretty good mountain bike vehicle. Not as comfortable or convenient as the Silverado but a lot more fun to take to North Carolina.

 

[Neseth]

is the reciever in the center? Looks offset due to center exhaust?

 

[Philip Clemmons]

It's centered. Works great!

Man what a fun car !

 

[mbernard71]

What he said times 2.

Dead center as well.

 

[Nubster]

Loved mine when I had it. Almost got another one today. Ford dealer couldn't make the numbers work.

Ended up with a Subaru instead.

 

[L8APXR]

Dont you feel ripped off that they don't offer the RS here, but instead we get ST? that irks me to the point that I wont consider buying the car....

waaaaaay, off topic, I know...

 

[Nubster]

Not really. We should be used to getting screwed out of the best cars. The ST is still a sweet little rocket. Looks good, drive nice, comfortable, good on gas...and hauls ass when you want it too. Mod it a little and you can keep up with anything out there in the same class.

 

[mbernard71]

Bothers a little, I know how the motor is on the boost so I can only imagine what it will be like when you add DI to it.

 

[Nubster]

Bothers a little, I know how the motor is on the boost so I can only imagine what it will be like when you add DI to it.

The 2.0 Ecoboost is direct injection.

 

[In-Yo-Grill]

Really like these little Fords. Almost bought one but didn't want to drive stick. My buddy has one with the hitch rack and it's a great car.

 

[mbernard71]

The 2.0 Ecoboost is direct injection.

Correct, I was referring the 2.3 that is going to be in the RS and 15 Stang.

 

[b3rnard]

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Installed the Curt hitch that was designed specifically for the ST earlier in the week. Got to to try it out this Sunday. I was a little concerned that the heat from the exhaust would have an effect on the plastic caps on the Thule rack. After 15 miles of driving, I pulled over to check on it and there was no issue at all. The rack wasn't even warm.

I think this will be a pretty good mountain bike vehicle. Not as comfortable or convenient as the Silverado but a lot more fun to take to North Carolina.

Can you post a pic on how the rack hitch is mounted? is it over or under the exhaust ?