RichieST

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After selling my Focus ST I really regretted not doing a build thread for it, I thought that initially I would keep it pretty standard however things snowballed! This is what I currently have now and have already started tinkering so may as well start a project thread this time. I must be getting old as I love it so far, it's got a lot of options like sat nav, Bluetooth, heated seats, keyless push button start, front PDC sensors and factory rear spoiler which is quite rare to find on a Titanium model I am lead to believe.

Anyway, this is it a couple of days after I picked it up





I started addressing a couple of issues that I was really not happy with, mainly these!



You might be able to see in the first picture that a bit of the Titanium badge is missing, so started on the rear end with removing all badges, painting the chrome surround around the Ford badge and fitting a DMB overlay. I also did what I have done to nearly all my cars, a very light half tint on the clear section of the rear tail lights, might go a little darker yet but am happy with them for now.





Then I had a set of VW door lights in the shed, tried them for size to replace the original reflectors, and believe it or not they fitted straight in. Will wire them in to the puddle lights under the mirrors soon.



And then I thought I'd set about the front end! I purchased a Tit X Sport front valance and grille. I painted it and fitted them earlier in the pissing rain.



I have had delivered today the Sport front foglamps and the rear valance which will all need to be painted before fitting. Next up will be the sideskirts, when I can find some at a reasonable price! I've also got the front upper grille on its way, should hopefully be here by the weekend.


As for future plans, wheels will be refurbished, lower it a bit and a few cosmetic mods. It's not fast and will never will be so I'm not going to touch anything under the bonnet apart from getting it remapped to release a bit more power and some extra MPG.

Thanks for looking

Rich

Carlos-Titx

Same colour as mine.

That's 2 of us swapping ST's fr pipe and slippers mobile.

Really nice drive though aint they.

whizzisat114

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Nice looking motor
What's it like to drive?

RichieST

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Cheers guys, yes they are a really nice drive, suspension is good, although it looks quite high it is firm yet handles bumps easily. It does seem to handle very well although the 1.8 diesel is pretty underpowered and doesn't seem to encourage you to want to put your foot down. Averaging 54mpg in it though so it's not all bad.

My only gripe, and it is a big gripe, the seats are foooooooking hard so give you a numb arse. Guess I am used to the recaros in my ST which held you in but these can be like sitting on a bench.

Carlos-Titx

They not high sided seats?

ST seats are the best ever like.

Glenn_

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Glad you bought a mondy you said you were going to.

I will keep a look out for your updates.

BRAM

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Nice car mate, ive got a 2.0 tdci and think its great, mine does'nt have sat nav though.
I bought a set of 20" wheels and lowered it 30mm on eibach springs from ford

RichieST

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nice one, those wheels look bloody massive lol. Did you measure how much yours actually lowered? Apparently some have sports suspension which is about 20mm lower than standard so a set of eibachs won't make a great deal of difference. Did you fit the springs yourself? If so anything i need to know about that will cause a headache?

RichieST

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yes Carlos they are the half leather / Alcantara ones but they aren't too nice, might just take a bit of getting used to. New grille should be here Friday.

NobbyClark

Nice motor! I do love my mk3 mondy which I've only had for a few months and i will deffo get a mk4 when the time arises!

Mondeo's drive so well!!

Glenn_

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Bram... yours does look nice.

Carlos-Titx

Live the wheels in that!

I didn't find my seats bad at all. Must be my fat arse.

Can you for lower ring springs to a Mondy with the adjustable shocks?

RichieST

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Yes you can Carlos, eibach list them for the ones with adaptive suspension. Do the fancy shocks change the car much or is it not really noticeable?

RichieST

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I've got a mk3 mondeo as well that the wife uses for banger racing, or driving to work should I say lol

Carlos-Titx

Notice it loads mate. Comfort it's like a big boat floating over speed bumps and nice and soft, normal is well, normal and Sport it's really firm. Not much body roll and feel every bump. Good if you take a slip road too fast, change from comfort to sport to save being ejected out of a window lol.

Not even looked at how much a replacement shock is as no doubt I'd cry.

Carlos-Titx

Why do they hold loads of these events in super market car parks when it's busy?

RichieST

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Haha have you noticed this as well then carlos?? Bloody women should only be allowed on the road for an hour a day lol

RichieST

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Both front grilles and fog lights on now, just the side skirts and rear valance to fit now, picking up the sport twin exhaust at the weekend!

Carlos-Titx

Think ford got the front end spot on with te sports kit. Looks good mate.

What does it consist of? Is it a full bumper replacement or just lower lip and grill?

RichieST

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Thanks Carlos! The kit is a front and rear skirt that attaches to the original bumpers, both front grilles, fog lights and sideskirts. Oh and twin exhausts! The front skirt clips into the original grill opening then 2 screws either end so thats easy, the rear skirt is bonded on and parking sensors all need rejigging etc so thats a little more difficult. Ive got the rear skirt half way painted now, getting the exhaust at the weekend so just the side skirts to go but they are frigging expensive!

Glenn_

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Looks well that Richie.

DanW@FastFord

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Wooh, a Mk4 appreciation thread!! Love mine.

The back's a bit lower than in this shot...


It sits like this now...


You thought about clear side repeaters Richie?

RichieST

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Looks smart that Dan.

Yes I like the clear side repeaters, I'll be after a set for mine soon after the paypal account cools down a bit!

Carlos-Titx

They are a really nice car to be in. Mines 57 plate and not squeak or rattle from anything. Build quality is great.

Yours looks smart as dan. Enjoyed reading what you were doing when you first got it.

GingeRS2K

Car looks nice, I'll be in the market to buy one of those soon (weeks than months)

Can't decide on hatchback or estate, no saloons as they look like they have a droopy arse lol

BRAM

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Where did you get the front grille and valance from?

Csm

Hmm that estate is tidy, thats got me thinking i should have went mrk4 route rather than A4 s-line estate ya gits

Carlos-Titx

The boot on a hatch is massive! Estates used to look shit but mk4's look really good.
I've got a load of Xmas shopping in my boot and still get 2 prams in and a big shop lol

RichieST

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I got the front and rear skirt from a breaker on ebay,

upper grille from here,

http://www.caraccessoriesplus.co.uk/...r-styling.html

Lower grille from here,

http://www.european-parts.net/catalo...roducts_id/826

And just found a set of side skirts on ebay!

Dan j

Do like these.. why ford never made a ST version of these I dont know.

Glenn_

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Anyone see fifth gear monday night. They were comparing the New horrible looking Mazda 6 against the Mondy.

Carlos-Titx

Missed that. Was it the mk5 mondeo?

RichieST

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It was a mk4 Carlos, pretty boggo one too! They seemed to prefer it over the new mazda.

Glenn_

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Cause its a proper car unlike the jap shit lol.

That new mazda is properly the new mondeo anyway.

I do like the look of the new mondy.

Paul_RS

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I have one of those Mazdas

They are quite a bit smaller than the Mondeo, sort of between it and a Focus.

ArthurDaley

Hi guys, nice cars.....

Here's a glimpse of mine as well - planning to leave it as it is, no lowering or anything. It's just perfect

RichieST

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Got a few more bits for the Sport kit upgrade,

New set of sideskirts,



Twin exhaust, second hand but was near enough free, so I am happy enough with it,



And I also have the rear diffuser, in paint at the moment!

Carlos-Titx

Have you noticed when you open the boot after it's rained the water all going inside? Proper annoying.

RichieST

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Yes, focus used to do it too!

DanW@FastFord

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With the Estate you get a shower. It doesn't go in the car, just all over me!

There are some clip things that you can fit to the hatchback that prevent it from happening. Ford dealers sell them.