SVT Focus

[Cookie Monster]

IMO, it looks quite nice.

But the 3 door looks so much nicer!
Still, a really nice car.

[CALL_911]

But the 3 door looks so much nicer!
Still, a really nice car.

Yeah, I'll agree with you on that.

[SVT666]

But the 3 door looks so much nicer!
Still, a really nice car.

"Looks nicer" does not equal "more practical".

The 5 door model has great lines as well.

[Cookie Monster]

"Looks nicer" does not equal "more practical".

The 5 door model has great lines as well.

The kids can just be put in the trunk anyways....
And the 5 door is a nice looking car too. Not trying to take away from yours.

[TheIntrepid]

No.  Even though MPH is the primary number on the speedo, km/h is shown and that's all that matters.  The only modification that needs to take place is the DRL (Daytime Running Lights) relay.

Why bother with the DRLs? I disconnected mine.

[CALL_911]

Why bother with the DRLs? I disconnected mine.

Oh no, we've got a badass in here.

[SVT666]

Why bother with the DRLs? I disconnected mine.

It's kinda required by law NOOB!  I can't get it certified for import without them.

[Cookie Monster]

Oh no, we've got a badass in here.

Trep is just so gangsta'.

[TheIntrepid]

It's kinda required by law NOOB!  I can't get it certified for import without them.

Oh yeah. Is it just putting in/pulling out a fuse like it was in mine? If so, rip it back out when you get it 'imported' successfully.

[CALL_911]

Oh yeah. Is it just putting in/pulling out a fuse like it was in mine? If so, rip it back out when you get it 'imported' successfully.

Why would you bother doing that?

[Cookie Monster]

Why would you bother doing that?

To be 'cool'.

[Soup DeVille]

Oh yeah. Is it just putting in/pulling out a fuse like it was in mine? If so, rip it back out when you get it 'imported' successfully.

So we'd be all pimping the USDM y'all.

[Cookie Monster]

So we'd be all pimping the USDM y'all.

[TheIntrepid]

Why would you bother doing that?

The DRLs of the Trep make it look cross-eyed.

Here's a pic from before I killed them. The centre beams are the DRLs. Now in the daytime I run the parking lights with the fogs (SilverStars)



Here it is with full headlights (also SilverStars)

[The Pirate]

The DRLs of the Trep make it look cross-eyed.

Here's a pic from before I killed them. The centre beams are the DRLs. Now in the daytime I run the parking lights with the fogs (SilverStars)



Here it is with full headlights (also SilverStars)

Tryin' to catch me ridin' dirty.
Tryin' to catch me ridin' dirty.
Tryin' to catch me ridin' dirty.
My music so loud;
I'm swangin'.
They hopin'
That they gon' catch me ridin' dirty.
Tryin' to catch me ridin' dirty.
Tryin' to catch me ridin' dirty.
Tryin' to catch me ridin'
Tryin' to catch me ridin' dirty.

[TheIntrepid]

[Soup DeVille]

[Cookie Monster]

[SVT666]

Oh yeah. Is it just putting in/pulling out a fuse like it was in mine? If so, rip it back out when you get it 'imported' successfully.

No.  It's an actual relay that must be replaced.

[The Pirate]

Hehehe, I thought I posted in this thread already.  Sweet car, Hemi!  I, too, like the brake dust treatment on the wheels, you should seriously look at getting them powdercoated!  I've always loved the exhaust notes of SVT cars, and the Focus is no exception.  Great sound (and I'm not a huge fan of 4 bangers).


Awesome car, I hope you enjoy it.  I'll have to test drive one, I'd be interested to see how it stacks up against my car.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Does Trep have to post pics of his Trep in every thread?

[CALL_911]

Does Trep have to post pics of his Trep in every thread?

It really kills the thread.

[SVT666]

Hehehe, I thought I posted in this thread already.  Sweet car, Hemi!  I, too, like the brake dust treatment on the wheels, you should seriously look at getting them powdercoated!  I've always loved the exhaust notes of SVT cars, and the Focus is no exception.  Great sound (and I'm not a huge fan of 4 bangers).

Thanks man.  I think I'll look at it and find out how much it costs to do.  There's a powdercoating place right around the corner from work.

Awesome car, I hope you enjoy it.  I'll have to test drive one, I'd be interested to see how it stacks up against my car.

Since I've driven both, I can tell you that you'll be impressed and you may be buying a new car.

[Cookie Monster]

So what does Mrs. Hemi think of the car?

[SVT666]

So what does Mrs. Hemi think of the car?

She likes it.  The first thing she says to me when I drove up was, "I hope it was worth it".  I haven't taken her for spin yet because I was so pissed off leaving Canada Customs that I forgot to buy a permit for driving it in Canada until it's certified.  So I drove it the hour and a half home illegally.  I have to wait and get a permit tomorrow and take the family for a ride tomorrow night. 

[280Z Turbo]

Does Trep have to post pics of his Trep in every thread?

Yes.

This does not pertain to anything, but...

[SVT666]

Yes.

This does not pertain to anything, but...

I think you just offset Trep's pictures. 

[MrH]

Thanks man.  I think I'll look at it and find out how much it costs to do.  There's a powdercoating place right around the corner from work.
Since I've driven both, I can tell you that you'll be impressed and you may be buying a new car.

Blasphemy!!!  Your car is definitely more powerful, but soon the Protege5 will crush the lowly Focus in the corners!

All kidding aside, very nice car.  Glad everything worked out for you.

[SVT666]

Any ideas on how to get those shitty things off the windows?  I was thinking of using a hair dryer and then some Goo Gone to take the glue residue off.

[Northlands]

The DRLs of the Trep make it look cross-eyed.

Here's a pic from before I killed them. The centre beams are the DRLs. Now in the daytime I run the parking lights with the fogs (SilverStars)



Here it is with full headlights (also SilverStars)

Just some advice... I'd be wary of the silverstars you are running. They're notorious for burning out pretty quickly. They do look decent, but in most cases people complain about them dying off in about 4 months.. provided you do enough night driving with them.

There's many bulbs out there, but I was also a victim to silverstars and found a pretty decent brand in "Eurolite". Not only do they provide the same range of light thrown, they look pretty nice. No yellow light at all.