Parking spot grade: B

"Eric @ opposite-lock.com" (theyrerolling)
06/19/2015 at 00:26 • Filed to: None

Couldn’t find an end spot, otherwise protected spot, or an end parallel spot, so I took what I could get. Thank you, local parking spot marking person, for making spaces so wide that if I parked between two jumbo jets they’d still be able to get out without touching my car.

My baby. Still no dings or chips after two months. My apologies for the iPotato picture.

What parking spots do you consider the best and what is their order of precedence?

DISCUSSION (19)

citizennick > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
06/19/2015 at 00:49

No chips? I find that hard to believe with this horrible quality Ford paint!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
06/19/2015 at 00:49

Inb4 “Oh god, not another one!!! (o_O)“

OH GOD, NOT ANOTHER ONE!!! (O_o)

Also, my favorite and best parking spot at work.

Kinja'd!!!

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > citizennick
06/19/2015 at 00:52

I think mine is pretty decent. Probably haven’t been hit by any rocks, though. The only bonus of low speed limits and giving other cars plenty of room...

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/19/2015 at 00:53

I want your spot so bad. I drooled over it. The only thing it is missing is you backing into it.

citizennick > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
06/19/2015 at 00:54

Hopefully it got better with the ‘15 models. Jealous of your rado gray wheels.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
06/19/2015 at 00:55

Everyone’s told me I should have backed into it. I’ll be doing that next time. :p

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > citizennick
06/19/2015 at 00:59

Not having to pay extra for the rado wheels was a nice bonus. They look really good with the white. I even like the unpainted calipers because it makes the car less conspicuous.

Couldn't say with certainty. I wouldn't expect they changed it, but they did seem to have quite a bit of downtime for this switchover.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/19/2015 at 01:01

What are you referring to with the, “OH GOD, NOT ANOTHER ONE!!! (O_o)“?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
06/19/2015 at 01:06

Oh you don’t know? The ST population here is what I’m referring to. It’s a long story, but a lot of people, myself included got Focus or Fiesta ST’s in 2014; I call it the year of the ST. Spread like wild-fire and accidents, crashes, or just wanting something else occurred so the population went down which was kinda celebrated(not completely sure though). There also may be a potential ST curse here akin to the Kennedy family curse, but I digress. It’s kinda been a joke now when a new ST owner pops up here that I say “NOT ANOTHER ONE” or something close.

I still have my ST, but will probably get something else in the next year or two.

AM3R shamefully returns > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
06/19/2015 at 01:06

ST looks stunning in white, I really really really like your car!

citizennick > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
06/19/2015 at 01:11

What have you done to it? I love how aftermarket intercoolers look in that updated front end.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > citizennick
06/19/2015 at 01:27

I haven’t touched it mechanically.

The only things on the list right now are an oil catch can, symposer delete, short-throw shifter, and tint.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > AM3R shamefully returns
06/19/2015 at 01:39

I find that white really shows off a car’s design better than any other color. Most STs are black (or magnetic metallic, a dark grey metallic color, for ‘15s), which, like all dark colors, masks the design.

Thanks. :-)

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/19/2015 at 02:06

The funny thing is that I decided on it in 2014, then waited until I could order, then waited a long time until my special order came in.

It is a great successor to my last daily driver, being another Ford, having a manual (last one did), and being far more practical (somewhat larger, plus hatch). Bonus points for being faster, easier to drive, and much better in the handling department.

Can't see replacing the ST for a very long time.

AM3R shamefully returns > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
06/19/2015 at 02:09

No problem, white really does bring out the design well but it’s also a nice “sleeper” color. Combined with the wheel color, it shows that this isn't a normal focus but it doesn't scream ST. Really sharp car, makes me want one haha.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > AM3R shamefully returns
06/19/2015 at 02:22

It is, indeed. You read my mind. I was going to also mention that the color attracts less attention and the rado grey wheels don’t come with red calipers this year, which enhances the sleeper effect. One of my aims was to avoid attracting the wrong kind of attention, which this car has been successful at, while still looking sharp. :-)

citizennick > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
06/19/2015 at 10:10

Really? It looks fairly low for a stock ST, I thought maybe you had some springs on.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > citizennick
06/19/2015 at 10:46

The ‘15 Focus ST has revised suspension from previous years.

From Ford’s press release for the 2015 :

Enhanced driving dynamics
Ford Team RS, the award-winning European arm of Ford’s Global Performance Vehicle group, made improving the entire driving experience the No. 1 objective for the new Focus ST.

The sports suspension features all-new front springs and sportier shock absorber tuning front and rear to deliver even sharper dynamic performance. The electric power-assisted steering has also been revised to provide the Focus ST driver with improved steering feel.

citizennick > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
06/19/2015 at 11:11

I'll trade you steering wheels btw, lol.