mark_h

hi guys,
ive just spent a few hours looking through everyone else posts in this section and thought i better start my own

This was how she was when i bought her back in july of this year!

After a few subtle mods. i was happy






Personal plate. adds a nice neat touch


19's


half leather trim from an st170


smoked st 170 headlights went in


Started to build my install




single din conversion


finished install



a few shots from around september time



then started on the rs conversion (was originally just doint the swap)
old engine ready to come out

some goodies

new engine ready to go in

engine in




engine was near to completion, but then i decided i wasnt happy, i wanted it to look better and have more power. i've also found out my gearbox wont do too well with the rs lump, so the engine will be coming out and having a full rebuild to a nice spec.. still undecided on what yet, would like about 350bhp.
Can't start this yet till i move units so this will start again after christmas.
In the mean time i have been busy with other bits.

rs dash clocks, after all we need a boost gauge dont we, plus these have a nice shift light, makes me smile when it lights up . simple but hey lol


this is how she looks at the moment but without the wheels . ive sold em i want a nice set of compomotive ones in black. 18''s i reckon


then started on my screen build

mark_h

there is loads still to do. im currently collecting the rs focus bodykit, got the front and rear bumper just gotta get the arches and rear quarters.
this is so i can run the correct gearbox with the correct length driveshafts

also looking into buying the pro alloy front mount intercooler. and various other bits and bobs

the st interior has been sold.. going for a nice pair of reclining buckets and a leather retrim,

got loadsa bits till to go on. some big bits some little touches that i wanted to add
rs focus sterring wheel and gear knob
polished strut brace
some rs badges
dash sceen
mongoose system

she allready has a decat

ive also seen some ap racing six pot brakes, but they are £1700, are they really worth it?

good job i know a bloke at fords as so far its cost me a bloody fortune lol

looking to be finished at some point in the summer next year.

mark_h

o yeah and that dodgy intercooler was just so we could run her up . check for any problems etc .

it is NOT staying lol

T4KAF

looks a good build m8!!!!

CraigoScott

iTrader: (1)

lookign good mate, should be a weapon when complete!

ollie_247

umm i like that

nice one

RichieST

iTrader: (2)

nice work man, i used to have a black focus just like that!! When u looking to complete the project then?

rich

mark_h

im hoping for june time but i think im a little optimistic.. it takes as long as it takes..

i want it right first time

rs nutta

nice this is looking really good

Twins

iTrader: (18)

Nice project there ,love the plate

Black_RS

Looks cool but can't help asking myself wouldn't it have been cheaper to buy a FRS and paint it black once you've bought all the bits? And before you say it i know things happen for different reasons - just thinking out loud! lol

mark_h

its probs of would of been but then i never had the cash all at once and if i painted a genuine rs it would lose value so wouldnt really make much difference in the end.

Black_RS

Good point, well made. Fairy muff! Crack on that man!

3i_gaz

that all looks a nice smart job that mate, good luck with the rest of it

fezzajsy

iTrader: (9)

gonna be special when done

Fastas

that is is a good project going to good when finished
just saw it in fast ford mag

smitsturbo

looks nice mate keep us updated

mark_h

yeah!!!!! it looks a little different from them photo's now small update to com on monday evening

THE RADMAN

iTrader: (2)

lookin good mate i like the way the front crossmember unbolts on focuses ,it must make engine swaps etc loads better

mark_h

o yeah a billion times easier.. just unbolt lift a little and slide out lol

Orionzetec

Hope it goes well m8
Looks great

RST

iTrader: (3)

gd work mate

AdamB

what are you doing brake wise?

mark_h

im hoping to go for the ap racing 6 pots but they are like 1600 quid . so not sure yet . either that or it will be uprated focus rs setup