ridohg Posted October 28, 2021 Share Hi All Has anyone here had luck in getting a towbar fitted to a fiesta ST? This will only be for a bike rack as the rear mounted ones or roofrack options and seem way too expensive for this vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steady Spin Posted October 28, 2021 Share Have you spoken to Bosal and possibly a Ford dealer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
117 Posted October 28, 2021 Share It's against the law for a car under 1lt to have a tow bar fitted. Maybe this is why it's not a common thing to find for a Fiesta (most are the 3 cylinder 900cc I think) Not that we follow the law in this neck of the woods... Edited October 28, 2021 by 117 Typo's ridohg and M L 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebob Posted October 28, 2021 Share If there is no genuine approved option available don't bother. There are suppliers that will make one to fit, but it will make contact with other parts of the car and rattle. Speaking from experience here ridohg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted October 28, 2021 Share https://www.towrite.co.za/products/ford-fiesta-st https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-car-body-trim/maitland/tow-bar-rear-ford-fiesta-2007+08-for-sale/10010051764281010055217609 ridohg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted October 28, 2021 Share is the car still under warranty ? If so check with Ford what fitting the t/bar will do to your warranty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darko Posted October 28, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, 117 said: It's against the law for a car under 1lt to have a tow bar fitted. Maybe this is why it's not a common thing to find for a Fiesta (most are the 3 cylinder 900cc I think) Not that we follow the law in this neck of the woods... If he's specifically referring to the current generation ST, it's a 1.6 Turbo engine. If he's referring to the previous generation ST, it's a 2l naturally aspirated engine. He's fine in terms of laws. Rack N Road have specials going: @ridohg https://www.towbarsrus.co.za/towbar-2-bike-hang-on-rack-combo-deal-save-r1000/ ridohg, ChrisF and Eddy Gordo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
117 Posted October 28, 2021 Share Might be cheaper to go back to the initial too expensive rear mounted hanger instead https://www.cyclelab.com/product/holdfast-boot-carrier-3-bike-rack?utm_campaign=14831418371&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=549264619896&utm_term=&adgroupid=131531196687&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlOmLBhCHARIsAGiJg7n-xi6FE3JAFCsZqJrOSlQXR5X3PHaLoDI7aqZFTU-TIx3eM3WSyK8aAjpjEALw_wcB And, you cab get a happy happy special from CL on their specials thread here too Edited October 28, 2021 by 117 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermophage Posted October 28, 2021 Share I've had a Fiesta ST180 since new in 2013...Firstly an amazing car and now going on 180 000km without fault Secondly...as okes say, no stock towbar, but anyone with some knowhow could fabricate one IMO that would be plenty strong for 2 bikes and a rack. Personally I just use the Thule Freeride or something clip on and after many years it has cause no damage. Granted, I have some clear vinyl on the boot where the feet directly touch the paint (yellow area below in the OOOOLD pic). But that's simple enough. Duane_Bosch, Eddy Gordo and ridohg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermophage Posted October 28, 2021 Share 2 hours ago, 117 said: It's against the law for a car under 1lt to have a tow bar fitted. Maybe this is why it's not a common thing to find for a Fiesta (most are the 3 cylinder 900cc I think) Not that we follow the law in this neck of the woods... Non of the Fiesta ST's have ever been sub 1l mos. Even the 1l EcoBoost @ 92kW was above that. Is there even a sub-1l Fiesta? OR is that Figo territory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted October 28, 2021 Share Also this: https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/bike-racks/506096/thule-raceway-bike-rack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
117 Posted October 28, 2021 Share 34 minutes ago, Thermophage said: Non of the Fiesta ST's have ever been sub 1l mos. Even the 1l EcoBoost @ 92kW was above that. Is there even a sub-1l Fiesta? OR is that Figo territory? Perhaps figo territory too - the point being that Fiesta's have the same size body with different engine capacities. This is probably why they didnt make a TB for it as most engine sizes were 1lt or less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermophage Posted October 28, 2021 Share 3 minutes ago, 117 said: Perhaps figo territory too - the point being that Fiesta's have the same size body with different engine capacities. This is probably why they didnt make a TB for it as most engine sizes were 1lt or less Nope. Most Fiestas are completely TB compatible. It's the suspension and exhaust changes on teh ST model specifically and rear bumper/body that interfer. ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajG Posted October 28, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, Darko said: If he's specifically referring to the current generation ST, it's a 1.6 Turbo engine. If he's referring to the previous generation ST, it's a 2l naturally aspirated engine. He's fine in terms of laws. Rack N Road have specials going: @ridohg https://www.towbarsrus.co.za/towbar-2-bike-hang-on-rack-comb 40 minutes ago, Pure Savage said: Also this: https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/bike-racks/506096/thule-raceway-bike-rack o-deal-save-r1000/ He has the current generation fiesta ST and wants a flat rack, not keen on those hang on top tube types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
117 Posted October 28, 2021 Share There you go - thats why. Thanks for the info #toyotafan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermophage Posted October 28, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, Darko said: If he's specifically referring to the current generation ST, it's a 1.6 Turbo engine. If he's referring to the previous generation ST, it's a 2l naturally aspirated engine. He's fine in terms of laws. Rack N Road have specials going: @ridohg https://www.towbarsrus.co.za/towbar-2-bike-hang-on-rack-combo-deal-save-r1000/ Current gen is a 1.5 3 cylinder turbo, prev (mine) was 1.6 4 cyl turbo, and the PREV PREV was the 2.0l But yeah, nothing wrong with the hang racks IMO so long as you know how to use your tool it wont damage your car OR your bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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