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Hi there, there's a lot that can be done to facelift the mk1 but depends how far you're willing to take it. I joined ffoc.co.uk as bits turn up on there regularly like seats, wheels, etc.
I prefer this look tbh, don't like the facelift as much. I've put over 5k in to my other car (and it's still not finished) so i'm more going for subtle on this.
I think I'll get rid of the bump strips this weekend (unless it keeps snowing anyway).
I found a standard height one to park next to today, just to see the difference. I would take it lower on some coilies but I'd get stuck on my own street or wreck it on country lanes anyway.
Thanks folks the paints not ideal - its been keyed down each side and some is a bit chipped. But I do decals and stickers and that so I may sort something that covers a few offenders for now.
I'm really liking it, I'd never been a focus fan but it was a good price and I love the colour (how girly)
welcome to pf , you cant go wrong with a focus as plenty of mods available for whatever you budget and taste, as for the ffoc mention all they want is your money like most clubs
I've heard bad things tbh. I prefer a um more friendly crowd I'm sure my focus won't be to everyone's taste but most of my cars haven't been over the years.
Body:
Fully deseamed
Sportspack/zeemax body kit
R53 BMW mini spoiler
Limo tint rears
Fiberglass bonnet on pins
Frenched land rover defender rear lights
10x7 Weller racing steels (165 tyres)
Running gear
Drums all round with race shoes
Good ridge hoses
Fully adjustable camber and toe kit
Lowered on adjustable trumpets with hardness adjustable GAZ lowered shocks
Engine
Stage 3 998 with race cam
Uprated radiator and extra cooling to other side of the engine
Uprated steadies
Poly bushed everything
Stainless fittings
Pipercross filter
Uprated manifolds
Straight thru exhaust to a nice cherry bomb (look on YouTube for minbin loud exhaust. Its red but you'll get the idea)
Interior
Fibreglass dash
Motorbike speedo
Tiny ex race car mini steering wheel
Suzuki baleno seats
TRS 4 points
No rear seat
I think that's about it....
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Ah thanks Dave! I was wondering what the actual name was I had looked at a few of the light blue but wasn't to my liking. I've had a few compliments already, especially when the sun occasionally comes out.
I've got some Dodo Juice Blue Velvet on the way for some extra sparkles
Only reason i ask is they drive so well standard makes me wonder if it actually helps or if it just looks a bit better?
Honestly it drives really well. Still practical, not a harsh ride, and less wobble. The LX springs aren't much to write home about, and I've thrown it down the motorway, country lanes and general town with no issues. Yes I have to slow down a bit more for a speed bump but small price to pay.
I am on 14s with a huge profile though so I'll have to see what its like when I swap the wheels.
I have a mk1 lowered on eibach pro springs with blistein b4 dampers. It's only 30mm but that's all it needs imo. They really improve the handling and cornering ability. I would make sure the bushings are in good condition has been lowered a bit puts a strain on some parts of the suspension.
bit risky in this country taking off bump strips with the I dont give a toss culture of banging doors into parked cars I would just colour code them, maybe retro fit mk1.5 st170 black headlamps as its easy to do
Some universal back box I got for a whopping £1.20 haha
I've not got wheels yet, I'm juggling doing this up with saving to move a few hundred miles away.
In terms of parking, I park at work next to the bosses evoque and some finance guys Jag XF so no dings there. And working nights I'm out at silly o clock if I need things.
So far inc buying the car I've only spent £680 (car, CD player and spax springs)
£1.20!!?? I thought the one I've found at £55.00 was cheap. Yours makes the one I'm going to buy look expensive!!
If you go for some wheels, which ones do you fancy?? £680.00 all in?? That's so good. How did you manage that?? Perhaps I should get you to find some Spax springs for my Mondy!!!
Yeah some local guy had it on ebay, I actually felt bad paying him! Its a year old but very good nick. Will just require some chopping and bodging to fit right.
The springs were 70 and only a few months old. Guy had upgraded to coilies so good for me!
Wheels I'll pick up in a few months, I'd like Mondeo si ones. But I may change my mind (as we gals do)
I fancied Mondy si alloys too but some others came up in the end!! I'm also gonna get some Spax springs. Looks like they are gonna set me back around £150 so your £70 Springs were a bargain!!
Some universal back box I got for a whopping £1.20 haha
I've not got wheels yet, I'm juggling doing this up with saving to move a few hundred miles away.
In terms of parking, I park at work next to the bosses evoque and some finance guys Jag XF so no dings there. And working nights I'm out at silly o clock if I need things.
So far inc buying the car I've only spent £680 (car, CD player and spax springs)
£1.20?????? How the hell did you manage that? You'd never get a good deal like that out here in france! Bloody french.
Bet clarkie is well jealous!!! So what are the long term plans for the car?
13-01-2015, 02:42 AM
Newbie with a far too stock focus
I'm sure my focus won't be to everyone's taste but most of my cars haven't been over the years.
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