Bought it today from some college kid needing more money for a Vegas trip.
'00 ZTS, 143K, 5MT, Loaded out.
$1900.
Pics of shins?
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Congrats! Glad you didn't pay his full asking price. :ohyeah:
The Brake and ABS lights are on. It stops fine, guy says it's just a sensor. Even so, I'm used to not having ABS.
And the fan only works on speeds 3 and 4. Also, the master windows switch only lets one of the rear windows go down. (switch on the door lets it go up) However, cruise control works. (I had never used cruise control before!)
What I love about this car (unlike the Neon, which I did not personally drive) is the RIDE. God, it's so comfy. And the grip is better than my old car, too.
I do understand why 280Z hates the shift light, though. It keeps coming on at just above 2K RPM. I'm in 5th at like 40MPH.
Anyone know how to put the seats down?
Damn it, this makes me feel old for some reason.
Back when I was looking at Focuses of that vintage they were at least twice that expensive.
Quote from: TBR on May 24, 2011, 12:26:15 PM
Damn it, this makes me feel old for some reason.
Back when I was looking at Focuses of that vintage they were at least twice that expensive.
Mine was private seller.
Quote from: 2o6 on May 24, 2011, 12:20:39 PM
Anyone know how to put the seats down?
The releases are in the trunk.....odd.
Also, the indicator sounds are too quiet.....
Quote from: 2o6 on May 24, 2011, 12:20:08 PM
And the fan only works on speeds 3 and 4.
Mine only worked on 4.
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What I love about this car (unlike the Neon, which I did not personally drive)
Huh?
Quote from: 2o6 on May 24, 2011, 12:20:39 PM
Anyone know how to put the seats down?
Stick your hand between the seatback and the cushion to grab and flip it against the front seats (one piece) then drop the seatback (two pieces).
What I mean is, when I bought the Neon, I had not driven it before I bought it. I didn't know how to drive standard. I had my uncle drive it.
This car is great, though. I love it.
With that money, I would have bought a 1979 _________. :devil:
So what made you dump your Mopar ride?
Quote from: cawimmer430 on May 24, 2011, 01:32:15 PM
With that money, I would have bought a 1979 _________. :devil:
So what made you dump your Mopar ride?
The fact that I would put in 2 quarts of oil and then two days later it'd be gone.
Quote from: 2o6 on May 24, 2011, 01:33:00 PM
The fact that I would put in 2 quarts of oil and then two days later it'd be gone.
Isn't that normal on older cars?
My ex-1985 Mercedes 300SE needed a new liter of oil every 1,000-1,500 km. The trunk was filled with reserve 1-liter oil cans.
Ho-bloody-rah!
Kevin's bought a car. At last. And a decent car at that.
May it give you pleasurable motoring, sir!
Looks a lot better than that Neon!
Good stuff man nice pick up. You can prob just disconnect the ABS computer or something. W/good tires you won't need it.
Quote from: 2o6 on May 24, 2011, 12:20:08 PM
The Brake and ABS lights are on. It stops fine, guy says it's just a sensor. Even so, I'm used to not having ABS.
Check the brake master cylinder to ensure you have enough fluid and when you get a chance, check the brakes too. Don't mess around with stuff like that.
Otherwise, nice ride!
Quote from: cawimmer430 on May 24, 2011, 01:38:26 PM
Isn't that normal on older cars?
My ex-1985 Mercedes 300SE needed a new liter of oil every 1,000-1,500 km. The trunk was filled with reserve 1-liter oil cans.
I would drive less than 100 miles.
Quote from: 3.0L V6 on May 24, 2011, 02:22:29 PM
Check the brake master cylinder to ensure you have enough fluid and when you get a chance, check the brakes too. Don't mess around with stuff like that.
Those are both fine. It made the 30 minute drive home just fine.....it's likely a sensor. I will get it checked out, though.
Quote from: Colin on May 24, 2011, 02:00:44 PM
Ho-bloody-rah!
Kevin's bought a car. At last. And a decent car at that.
May it give you pleasurable motoring, sir!
Lol, thx. I understand why Europe loved the Focus so much. It's a nifty car.
I will be home next week. I demand a duel...which YOU...will lose.
Quote from: the Teuton on May 24, 2011, 04:13:56 PM
I will be home next week. I demand a duel...which YOU...will lose.
PM me.
Congrats on the purchase, the car looks good! ABS is nice even with good tires, so I'd get that fixed or have it looked at, but otherwise sounds pretty decent. I'd fix the window switch, but I'm a little OCD and it's probably not necessary.
Quote from: thewizard16 on May 24, 2011, 05:04:17 PM
Congrats on the purchase, the car looks good! ABS is nice even with good tires, so I'd get that fixed or have it looked at, but otherwise sounds pretty decent. I'd fix the window switch, but I'm a little OCD and it's probably not necessary.
It goes down, but to get it back up I have to push the switch on the door. The passenger side front one doesn't work at all. I have to use the master switch.
So it sounds like you need both a new master switch and a new door switch to get them all working right.
Quote from: sportyaccordy on May 24, 2011, 02:09:46 PM
Good stuff man nice pick up. You can prob just disconnect the ABS computer or something. W/good tires you won't need it.
:facepalm:
While you never
need to have a car with ABS, that's a ridiculous statement. No matter what, if ABS is coming on every day, something is wrong (with the tires, which must be replaced; with your driving, which would be far too aggressive; or with the ABS itself).
Quote from: R-inge on May 24, 2011, 05:25:26 PM
So it sounds like you need both a new master switch and a new door switch to get them all working right.
Meh, it's not high on my hit parade.
Quote from: Rupert on May 24, 2011, 07:43:52 PM
:facepalm:
While you never need to have a car with ABS, that's a ridiculous statement. No matter what, if ABS is coming on every day, something is wrong (with the tires, which must be replaced; with your driving, which would be far too aggressive; or with the ABS itself).
Yeah.
Quote from: 2o6 on May 24, 2011, 12:33:30 PM
Mine was private seller.
Not sure how that's a response to what I said. Just saying they have fallen a lot since I last looked. Pretty much just a random reflection on the fact that it's been 5 and a half years since I turned 16 and almost 5 since I bought the Prelude.
Congrats though, these are great little cars.
With the ABS, if you can confirm it's a sensor then I'd definitely replace it otherwise, well, probably not worth it. I have an intermittent ABS light and always have. A mechanic told me it was the ABS ECU which would run ~$2000 to replace.
Quote from: TBR on May 24, 2011, 10:08:41 PM
Not sure how that's a response to what I said. Just saying they have fallen a lot since I last looked. Pretty much just a random reflection on the fact that it's been 5 and a half years since I turned 16 and almost 5 since I bought the Prelude.
Congrats though, these are great little cars.
Weren't you looking at one a year or so ago?
Thanks, though.
Quote from: TBR on May 24, 2011, 10:10:20 PM
With the ABS, if you can confirm it's a sensor then I'd definitely replace it otherwise, well, probably not worth it. I have an intermittent ABS light and always have. A mechanic told me it was the ABS ECU which would run ~$2000 to replace.
I honestly think it's dirty sensors or a sensor or two is bad. It stops perfectly fine.
Quote from: 2o6 on May 24, 2011, 10:15:23 PM
Weren't you looking at one a year or so ago?
Thanks, though.
Year and a half ago I was thinking about getting a Mazda engined one (I think the specific one I looked at was a 2006).
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I honestly think it's dirty sensors or a sensor or two is bad. It stops perfectly fine.
So does mine. Would think a Ford mechanic could determine it pretty quickly.
Quote from: 2o6 on May 24, 2011, 10:15:23 PM
Weren't you looking at one a year or so ago?
Thanks, though.
I honestly think it's dirty sensors or a sensor or two is bad. It stops perfectly fine.
But does the ABS work? Stopping fine and functional ABS are two different things.
How can you tell it's a sensor and not a bigger issue by how it stops? The ABS ECU could have shit the bed, and it'd still stop fine, but the ABS would never work...
I honestly don't know, it could be a bad ABS ECU, but I asked the Focus forums, and they say it's likely a bad sensor.
I wanna find an ABS scanner, but no one has one to rent, and I'm not spending $300 for something I'll only use once.
Quote from: 2o6 on May 24, 2011, 10:32:31 PM
I honestly don't know, it could be a bad ABS ECU, but I asked the Focus forums, and they say it's likely a bad sensor.
I wanna find an ABS scanner, but no one has one to rent, and I'm not spending $300 for something I'll only use once.
Ok, that makes sense. But saying it stops fine, and that's why it's a sensor issue, doesn't.
Quote from: MrH on May 24, 2011, 10:51:05 PM
Ok, that makes sense. But saying it stops fine, and that's why it's a sensor issue, doesn't.
Well, the other alternatives (bad ABS tone ring) that would cause those two lights would induce some sort of play or feel in the brake pedal. (Or so I'm told)
I'm thinking low fluid or bad/dirty sensors. Worst comes to worse, bad ABS ECU.
I wish I had an ABS scanner, that would tell me which/if sensor is bad.
Pay a mechanic to scan it. :huh: My '99 Explorer had a bad rear wheel speed sensor that caused the ABS light to come on. $40 and ten minutes later, problem solved.
SVT suspension kit.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 25, 2011, 02:31:31 AM
SVT suspension kit.
It doesn't fit the sedan. The rear suspension is different.
Quote from: SVT666 on May 25, 2011, 07:37:47 AM
It doesn't fit the sedan. The rear suspension is different.
Thanks for ruining my day.
Quote from: Rupert on May 25, 2011, 12:46:13 AM
Pay a mechanic to scan it. :huh: My '99 Explorer had a bad rear wheel speed sensor that caused the ABS light to come on. $40 and ten minutes later, problem solved.
Called a shop...they'll only charge me $25 for it.
Quote from: SVT666 on May 25, 2011, 07:37:47 AM
It doesn't fit the sedan. The rear suspension is different.
I thought that was just the wagon. I could be wrong.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 25, 2011, 10:23:23 AM
I thought that was just the wagon. I could be wrong.
Upon further review, you are correct. The sedan shares the same suspension as the hatch. 2o6, you can get the entire SVT suspension including the rear sway bar from c-f-m.com for $295. That's where I got mine from.
SVTZTS! :rockon:
Quote from: SVT666 on May 25, 2011, 10:53:42 AM
Upon further review, you are correct. The sedan shares the same suspension as the hatch. 2o6, you can get the entire SVT suspension including the rear sway bar from c-f-m.com for $295. That's where I got mine from.
Dang, that's a stealius maximus.
Quote from: SVT666 on May 25, 2011, 10:53:42 AM
Upon further review, you are correct. The sedan shares the same suspension as the hatch. 2o6, you can get the entire SVT suspension including the rear sway bar from c-f-m.com for $295. That's where I got mine from.
Hmm.
That's where my graduation money (might) go to.
Quote from: 2o6 on May 25, 2011, 03:24:11 PM
Hmm.
That's where my graduation money (might) go to.
It is certainly the best thing you could ever possibly do to your Fucus, aside from a V8 swap. And it's damn cheap.
Sell it, then post a hundred more craigslist ads of cars that are in terrible condition.
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Sell it, then post a hundred more craigslist ads of cars that are in terrible condition.
Lol, this is far better than the Neon.
Focus.
Hocus Pocus!
Locusts.
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Insurance on this car is $30 lower than the Neon's. :rockon:
Does it cover swarms of locusts?
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 26, 2011, 02:13:53 PM
Does it cover swarms of locusts?
I don't have comprehensive. :(
Quote from: 2o6 on May 26, 2011, 02:21:52 PM
I don't have comprehensive. :(
Good. It's a waste of money unless you are a bad driver.
Now, you need to make a race Focus.
Get things
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(http://www.streetperformance.com/ART/PRODUCTS/101703/ford-racing-M-1007-S177B.jpeg)
(http://www.modularfords.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=77566&d=1291692640)
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(http://www.lancershop.com/customer/images/D/ra-colors.jpg)
(http://focus.c-f-m.com/ProductImages/ste-555-7213.jpg)
(http://www.jayracing.com/images/products/JR_Ford_Zetec_Intake_Manifold.jpg)
(http://www.dragtimes.com/images-classifieds-large/Header-Ford-Focus-ZX3-ZX5-99---04-DOHC-2.0L-ZETEC-for-sale_230615036913.jpg)
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Top one? Probably.
Ford Racing Wheels? Meh, not my favorite. I would like some wheels, though.
Those headlights are hideous.
Shift linkage and headers seem expensive.
Supercharger sounds irresponsible.
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(http://www.focussport.com/images/zetec-turbo.jpg)
Quote from: 2o6 on May 26, 2011, 02:29:05 PM
Top one? Probably.
Ford Racing Wheels? Meh, not my favorite. I would like some wheels, though.
Those headlights are hideous.
Shift linkage and headers seem expensive.
Supercharger sounds irresponsible.
A short throw shifter is about $150 and installs in 30 minutes.
Now....how the fuck does an enthusiast say a supercharger is irresponsible? There is nothing irresponsible about a supercharger...unless you can't buy food or pay your rent....and even then it's only marginally irresponsible.
Quote from: SVT666 on May 26, 2011, 03:06:17 PM
A short throw shifter is about $150 and installs in 30 minutes.
Now....how the fuck does an enthusiast say a supercharger is irresponsible? There is nothing irresponsible about a supercharger...unless you can't buy food or pay your rent....and even then it's only marginally irresponsible.
I don't have money like that.
Quote from: SVT666 on May 26, 2011, 03:06:17 PM
A short throw shifter is about $150 and installs in 30 minutes.
Now....how the fuck does an enthusiast say a supercharger is irresponsible? There is nothing irresponsible about a supercharger...unless you can't buy food or pay your rent....and even then it's only marginally irresponsible.
I think it's more irresponsible to call that hair dryer a supercharger.
Has it broken yet?
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So much blue, it's like your car is stuck in the Matrix.
Very nice though. A few minutes with a vacuum cleaner and your interior will look spiffy.
Matrix is green.
Quote from: Laconian on May 27, 2011, 10:37:21 AM
So much blue, it's like your car is stuck in the Matrix.
Very nice though. A few minutes with a vacuum cleaner and your interior will look spiffy.
Thanks. I should do a Photoshop levels adjustment. It's really blue.
Or you could not since I think we all know what a silver Focus looks like. You should blow the saturation to smithereens and have a super Takei rainbow explosion.
I don't know what a silver Focus looks like. I wanna see.
vacuum cleaners are your friends
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 27, 2011, 01:07:51 PM
vacuum cleaners are your friends
well then my friends suck
I like to beat my floormats hard until everything comes out.
I like to use my extractor to eliminate that process.
Yeah, well I could see using an extractor if you were in a hurry, but I think it takes all the enjoyment out of it.
I still beat the floor mats before I extract anyways. Less solid crap running through my extractorz. Not that it really matters 'cause it's all just hose. But wutevs.
Haha ha ha we love deez hose
i likez you picked the correct-style of vertical shaft in between da seatz. so very very good.
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on May 28, 2011, 08:20:22 AM
i likez you picked the correct-style of vertical shaft in between da seatz. so very very good.
:whatshesaid:
I've put about 1500 miles on it so far
- Trunk inside release only works sometimes
- Passenger side window switch decided to start working, occasionally
- ABS and (Brake!) lights are still on. Not concerned.
- I killed my parking brake. It was pretty weak when I got the car, but I forgot to disengage it, and I drove down the street from work at 40MPH. Whoops.
- It will need new tires soon. Might put some new shoes on it, too. Not sure. Dad gets generous Firestone discount, so cost isn't a huge issue.
- Fuel economy is very good on the freeway. About 33-34MPG, I think. Haven't done any math, but I have gone much farther on less gas than when I had the Neon.
- Someone had a dog in this car, and I can't get the smell out.
- Might need new pads soon.
- Unlike Teuton, I have red lined my car, several times. Took it up to 6200 RPM, but there is no reason to go that high. After about 5700 RPM, the powerband falls on its face.
- I have no spare key. My job cuts keys, and it would only cost $3. However, since my key has a transponder, I have to go to the dealer for $80, or a local hole-in-the-wall shop for $50. :banghead:
Other than that, I really like this car. It handles very well, and is just fast enough.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 27, 2011, 01:14:10 PM
I like to beat my floormats hard until everything cums out.
:confused:
Wow.
Quote from: 2o6 on June 14, 2011, 08:45:17 PM
I've put about 1500 miles on it so far
- Trunk inside release only works sometimes
- Passenger side window switch decided to start working, occasionally
- ABS and (Brake!) lights are still on. Not concerned.
- I killed my parking brake. It was pretty weak when I got the car, but I forgot to disengage it, and I drove down the street from work at 40MPH. Whoops.
- It will need new tires soon. Might put some new shoes on it, too. Not sure. Dad gets generous Firestone discount, so cost isn't a huge issue.
- Fuel economy is very good on the freeway. About 33-34MPG, I think. Haven't done any math, but I have gone much farther on less gas than when I had the Neon.
- Someone had a dog in this car, and I can't get the smell out.
- Might need new pads soon.
- Unlike Teuton, I have red lined my car, several times. Took it up to 6200 RPM, but there is no reason to go that high. After about 5700 RPM, the powerband falls on its face.
- I have no spare key. My job cuts keys, and it would only cost $3. However, since my key has a transponder, I have to go to the dealer for $80, or a local hole-in-the-wall shop for $50. :banghead:
Other than that, I really like this car. It handles very well, and is just fast enough.
You mean you killed your rear brakes? There's no brake that's just for parking.
Quote from: Laconian on June 14, 2011, 09:40:39 PM
You mean you killed your rear brakes? There's no brake that's just for parking.
The line may have just split. I'll check it out tomorrow.
Let me check the rear pads and shoes. I still feel tension in the handle.
Maybe dust from the pads made one of the rear sensors dirty. Reasonable conjecture. I will have to find out and see, though.
Quote from: Laconian on June 14, 2011, 09:40:39 PM
You mean you killed your rear brakes? There's no brake that's just for parking.
So it has rear drum brakes?
Quote from: SVT32V on June 15, 2011, 09:03:05 AM
So it has rear drums brakes?
IIRC yes, I think I've seen riced out first generation Foci with bright red (racing!!!) drum brakes.
Quote from: Laconian on June 15, 2011, 09:51:10 AM
IIRC yes, I think I've seen riced out first generation Foci with bright red (racing!!!) drum brakes.
I've seen plenty of civics, sentras etc. with the same, it is amusing.
What's that on your passenger seat? :winkguy:
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Quote from: cawimmer430 on June 15, 2011, 11:04:12 AM
What's that on your passenger seat? :winkguy:
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Beaten to death, but points for execution.
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Quote from: Laconian on June 15, 2011, 11:05:14 AM
Beaten to death, but points for execution.
Is this better? :lol:
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Quote from: cawimmer430 on June 15, 2011, 11:17:28 AM
Is this better? :lol:
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Quote from: cawimmer430 on June 15, 2011, 11:17:28 AM
Is this better? :lol:
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You need to dial down the saturation and shift the hue to blue to match the surrounding scene, Mr. Art School!
At least do a levels adjustment on the original photo.
Quote from: 2o6 on June 15, 2011, 12:19:43 PM
At least do a levels adjustment on the original photo.
Send me the RAW file (if you have one) and I can correct it. This poor quality JPEG has to little information to do a proper color correction on it.
Oh, and check the White Balance settings on your camera.
Twenty minutes later (mostly due to my inability to read) parking brake is fixed.
It just needed to be adjusted. Adjustment bolt is underneath the parking brake boot inside the cabin.
How is this thing treatin ya kid
Aside from a bad mechanic screwing up brake shoes, me needing new tires real soon, and the rear springs being broken, quite well.
I've put 3500 miles on it, with no problem.
145K check in
- Fuel economy is still good.
- Rear springs are broken at the top, or so I am told by a shady mechanic. Two other mechanics looked at my car and said nothing (when I was getting the brakes checked out) There is a slight knocking at the back, and the car does feel a bit odd over bumps, so there probably is some spring or shock issue at the back. I'm going to get the SVT kit, so that will solve all suspension issues. Might do the front myself, it looks pretty simple.
- I wish I had a 6th gear. 3200RPM at 75 isn't terrible, and by modern car standards, it's actually really good, but I wish I had another gear.
- I will need tires very soon.
- I never sent the previous owner's plates back. Oh well. He doesn't need them.
Quote from: 2o6 on July 27, 2011, 11:11:52 AM
145K check in
- Fuel economy is still good.
- Rear springs are broken at the top, or so I am told by a shady mechanic. Two other mechanics looked at my car and said nothing (when I was getting the brakes checked out) There is a slight knocking at the back, and the car does feel a bit odd over bumps, so there probably is some spring or shock issue at the back. I'm going to get the SVT kit, so that will solve all suspension issues. Might do the front myself, it looks pretty simple.
- I wish I had a 6th gear. 3200RPM at 75 isn't terrible, and by modern car standards, it's actually really good, but I wish I had another gear.
- I will need tires very soon.
- I never sent the previous owner's plates back. Oh well. He doesn't need them.
I hate you people!!!! :lockedup:
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 26, 2011, 02:27:34 PM
Good. It's a waste of money unless you are a bad driver.
Now, you need to make a race Focus.
Get things
(http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/300/397/397-M-3000-ZX3.jpg)
I bought it today! $300 dollars later and a quick 15 minute drive to the Summit Racing store, the box was in my car (it's really small, it fit in my trunk) and I was on my way home.
I had the SVTF front brakes on my car. I had those babies smoking too :lol:
Next project: Paint.
Talked to a local auto paint supply place; for about $30, he'll sell me a metal etching/primer solution and an aerosol can of matching paint.
Time and money are my enemies, though. November is on it's way....and I still need tires and (possibly) wheels.
Quote from: 2o6 on July 27, 2011, 11:11:52 AM
- I wish I had a 6th gear. 3200RPM at 75 isn't terrible, and by modern car standards, it's actually really good, but I wish I had another gear.
The BMW 118i has a 6-speed automatic and at 140 km/h (75 mph) the engine and wind noises are still so loud you can't hear any shit on the radio. I have to jack up the volume big time to hear anything and over longer periods this hurts my ears.
At cruising speed of 130 km/h the engine and wind noises are relatively quiet but that speed is low. I generally like to cruise between 150-170 km/h.
Repost from the thread in "The Garage" but I made the rust spots disappear.
Before:
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After:
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I'm very pleased with the outcome.
Repost from the thread in "The Garage" but I still want to know WTF is this shit?
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 05, 2011, 12:12:00 PM
Repost from the thread in "The Garage" but I still want to know WTF is this shit?
Made the car look a little better.
Looks good. Did I read back in the thread that you bought the SVT suspension kit for it? If so, don't be disappointed with the wheel gap you will still have because you won't be running the 17" SVT wheel package. My car has the stock SVT suspension, but look how little wheel gap it has with the 17" wheel package.
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I don't mind wheel gap. I bought the kit really because it was so cheap (cheaper at Summit Racing than the other place you were talking about, and Summit Racing is close to my house. I could take it home with me), and because my front struts are done, rear shocks are bad, and I have a broken spring.
I may go up a size to 16", but 17's seem a little big, especially since I will have all seasons and use them in the winter.
Where did you locate said phosphoric acid? I should probably use that junk in waggin's nooks and crannies prior to spraying on any kind of coating.
Quote from: Secret Chimp on October 05, 2011, 12:24:11 PM
Where did you locate said phosphoric acid? I should probably use that junk in waggin's nooks and crannies prior to spraying on any kind of coating.
I used Ospho, and there's a local auto paint store that sold me about a pint or so for only $10. Then he mixed up an aerosol can of matching paint for $20.
Quote from: 2o6 on October 05, 2011, 12:22:36 PM
I don't mind wheel gap. I bought the kit really because it was so cheap (cheaper at Summit Racing than the other place you were talking about, and Summit Racing is close to my house. I could take it home with me), and because my front struts are done, rear shocks are bad, and I have a broken spring.
I may go up a size to 16", but 17's seem a little big, especially since I will have all seasons and use them in the winter.
$5 cheaper, but you didn't have to pay shipping. I use winter tires on 17" wheels, so 17" isn't too big.
Quote from: SVT666 on October 05, 2011, 12:30:33 PM
$5 cheaper, but you didn't have to pay shipping. I use winter tires on 17" wheels, so 17" isn't too big.
It's not out of the question, but I think the 16's would ride better and have cheaper tires.
Quote from: 2o6 on October 05, 2011, 12:32:20 PM
It's not out of the question, but I think the 16's would ride better and have cheaper tires.
Definitely cheaper tires, but the ride quality will be squishier in corners. It rides a little rough, but it's nowhere near as rough as my buddy's 2005 Civic SiR.
What about these? They came from a Mystique, so they'll fit my car just fine. Not sure if I actually want those, though.
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/Vannette_12/296977_2157825751727_1428997818_32028449_1084823484_n.jpg)
Tires are more expensive for larger wheels. Stick with a set of 16s and you'll be golden.
15 inches is plenty of wheel for a Focus, IMNHO.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 05, 2011, 02:38:51 PM
15 inches is plenty of wheel for a Focus, IMNHO.
The kit reccomends a wheel upgrade.
195/60/15's seem like too much sidewall now.
Quote from: 2o6 on October 05, 2011, 02:39:53 PM
The kit reccomends a wheel upgrade.
195/60/15's seem like too much sidewall now.
My car is lowered as well (More than your car, actually) and I have the stock size tires. It'll be fine.
Upgrade the wheels and tires and you'll notice an even bigger handling improvement.
Quote from: 2o6 on October 05, 2011, 12:10:55 PM
Repost from the thread in "The Garage" but I made the rust spots disappear.
Before:
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/Vannette_12/642290343_2296419925_0.jpg)
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/Vannette_12/GEDC0125-1.jpg)
After:
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/Vannette_12/GEDC0275.jpg)
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/Vannette_12/GEDC0274.jpg)
I'm very pleased with the outcome.
That looks pretty damn good.
Nicely done.
Quote from: 2o6 on October 05, 2011, 12:46:00 PM
What about these? They came from a Mystique, so they'll fit my car just fine. Not sure if I actually want those, though.
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/Vannette_12/296977_2157825751727_1428997818_32028449_1084823484_n.jpg)
those would look quite sharp on your car
Don't go overboard and spend too much. After all it's an older car and you'll be spending money on engines rebuild, clutch replacements, and other stuffs that's kind of expensive even if you do it yourself.
Overall a nice buy. Take good care of it because the economy is going to stink for a while.
Ps. . I'm not an economist, but I don't see it getting any better.
Nice work, man.
Quote from: sparkplug on October 05, 2011, 10:22:59 PM
Don't go overboard and spend too much. After all it's an older car and you'll be spending money on engines rebuild, clutch replacements, and other stuffs that's kind of expensive even if you do it yourself.
Overall a nice buy. Take good care of it because the economy is going to stink for a while.
Ps. . I'm not an economist, but I don't see it getting any better.
I may have spent too much. Here's a terrible picture of my car when I got it:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/photos-ak-ash1/v282/238/30/730385755/n730385755_839834_7422.jpg)
Here's a picture of how it sits currently, except with a grille that's in much nicer condition, Continental DWS tires, and window tint. I have lowering springs as well as Bilstein HDs. Car rides fairly harsh.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/40170_419609655755_730385755_5237842_1887906_n.jpg)
I'd tell Kevin to make his car his own and do what he wants.
Quote from: sparkplug on October 05, 2011, 10:22:59 PM
Don't go overboard and spend too much. After all it's an older car and you'll be spending money on engines rebuild, clutch replacements, and other stuffs that's kind of expensive even if you do it yourself.
Overall a nice buy. Take good care of it because the economy is going to stink for a while.
Ps. . I'm not an economist, but I don't see it getting any better.
I'm not driving it into the ground.
I figure if I end up taking it to 200K, it's time.
Quote from: CALL_911 on October 05, 2011, 10:29:19 PM
Nice work, man.
Thanks. :ohyeah:
Quote from: Vinsanity on October 05, 2011, 08:57:14 PM
those would look quite sharp on your car
They're a little blingy, and I'm not sure about how well they'd wear in the winter.
However, they are only $150, and I could likely get them for $100....
Quote from: 2o6 on October 05, 2011, 10:33:42 PM
They're a little blingy, and I'm not sure about how well they'd wear in the winter.
However, they are only $150, and I could likely get them for $100....
Just keep your old rims for the winter.
Do it. 7-spoke rims are awesome.
(http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/733/1000471m.jpg)
Quote from: Vinsanity on October 05, 2011, 10:43:18 PM
Just keep your old rims for the winter.
Do it. 7-spoke rims are awesome.
(http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/733/1000471m.jpg)
Too blingy....
Finding wheels is tough....
Is the SVT kit in yet?
Isn't your car about to fall the fuck apart without it? Do it last week!
Quote from: 2o6 on October 05, 2011, 10:48:07 PM
Too blingy....
His rims are chrome. This rims you posted look like regular polished aluminum. :huh:
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on October 06, 2011, 01:06:11 AM
His rims are chrome. This rims you posted look like regular polished aluminum. :huh:
Maybe they look better in person...
Quote from: CJ on October 05, 2011, 10:32:31 PM
I may have spent too much. Here's a terrible picture of my car when I got it:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/photos-ak-ash1/v282/238/30/730385755/n730385755_839834_7422.jpg)
Here's a picture of how it sits currently, except with a grille that's in much nicer condition, Continental DWS tires, and window tint. I have lowering springs as well as Bilstein HDs. Car rides fairly harsh.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/40170_419609655755_730385755_5237842_1887906_n.jpg)
I'd tell Kevin to make his car his own and do what he wants.
Slant nose and Euro headlamp conversion! SWEET!!!!!
Damn I miss driving my 740 Turbo. I think I'm finally starting to bond with the Catera/Omega, however.
I should recommend a few things based on my Fucus experience, such as the Steeda short-shifter, and a polyurethane lower-rear motor mount. A good combination for a more responsive driving experience.
To save fuel and stop the A/C from sapping power by automatically turning on with defrost, I pulled the HVAC panel off and simply disconnected the connector on the back of the position control dial.
I always found the disc/drum brakes disappointing compared to the SVT's excellent discs.
And the stock SVT exhaust was near-perfect. You should really consider aquiring those parts ij the future.
Got the back half of the kit installed.....
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/Vannette_12/broke.jpg)
That's what got pulled off my car for both springs. The passenger side rear shock didn't have much resistance, either.
You're doing pretty well! It'll be a completely different car.
LoL broken sprangs. It's gonna handle like a dream when you're done.
It took awhile, but the front springs are on!
However, the amount of rust on the underside makes putting the swaybar on an impossibility. I'm just going to get new endlinks and keep the old one.
Oh really? If the old one is already rusted off, then what do you have to lose?
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 29, 2011, 08:49:11 PM
Oh really? If the old one is already rusted off, then what do you have to lose?
The endlink bolts broke off, and the brackets holding the bar to the subframe look like crap.
Quote from: 2o6 on October 29, 2011, 08:50:23 PM
The endlink bolts broke off, and the brackets holding the bar to the subframe look like crap.
Yeah, that's what happened to the Swift. I just ripped the darn thing off and threw racing springs on it. lulz
It's not easy to fix that crap. You have to fabricate new mounts.
Quote from: 2o6 on October 29, 2011, 08:50:23 PM
The endlink bolts broke off, and the brackets holding the bar to the subframe look like crap.
Get it done rite bro. It makes no sense to leave the sway bar off after you've done all this work and spent your hard earned money.
I agree. Sway bar is important for SVT handling.
Too bad. It's not going on.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 07, 2011, 10:05:37 PM
I should recommend a few things based on my Fucus experience, such as the Steeda short-shifter, and a polyurethane lower-rear motor mount. A good combination for a more responsive driving experience.
To save fuel and stop the A/C from sapping power by automatically turning on with defrost, I pulled the HVAC panel off and simply disconnected the connector on the back of the position control dial.
I always found the disc/drum brakes disappointing compared to the SVT's excellent discs.
And the stock SVT exhaust was near-perfect. You should really consider aquiring those parts ij the future.
Skip the Steeda short shifter. The CFM short shifter is cheaper and better. It's the one I have and it's amazing. The poly rear engine mount is a must and again the best one is made by CFM (Central Florida Motorsport).
The SVT rear bar is only about 10% stiffer than the standard one, but I did notice a difference. I ran with SVT springs and shocks with the stock rear bar for a while.
2o6 probably doesn't drive it hard enough to notice a difference.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on October 30, 2011, 02:10:15 AM
The SVT rear bar is only about 10% stiffer than the standard one, but I did notice a difference. I ran with SVT springs and shocks with the stock rear bar for a while.
2o6 probably doesn't drive it hard enough to notice a difference.
The brackets are in rough shape. Too much of a hassle for a bar, especially when I jus lt really only drive it to work and such. If I change my mid at a later date, maybe I'll put it in.
Crappy Cellphone pic:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/295734_2232446937210_1428997818_32084073_1686716282_n.jpg)
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/313229_2232481058063_1428997818_32084084_768823092_n.jpg)
I'll take better pics when my camera tomorrow, cause these pics really suck.
$150, and two tires (up front) are totally new!
That looks really fucking good.
Thanks!
Yeah that actually looks really nice dude.
Agreed.
I hit 150K last week, which means I've driven this car for around 8,000 miles.
I have a love/hate relationship with this car. I loves the way it drives, but I hate the fact that the amount of $$$ I have sunk in this car (and have yet to sink into it) could have been a $200 car payment up until now.
Which is why I don't think buying a much newer car would be too much of a stretch.
The good news is, it seems to be running well with no complaints, so I should hopefully be good for a little while.
Change the timing belt, timing belt tensioner, and water pump.
Quote from: CJ on January 14, 2012, 11:51:35 PM
Change the timing belt, timing belt tensioner, and water pump.
Yup. Expect to spend about $650 to so that too.
People often spend a ton of money fixing their car, and then sell it to buy a new car. Don't do that; the car is already fixed.
Someone hit my car and didn't even have the kindness to leave a note. I have an ugly large dent in the side of my car by the rear.
And I think my CV joints are failing.
Ugh.
Quote from: 2o6 on January 27, 2012, 05:46:12 PM
Someone hit my car and didn't even have the kindness to leave a note. I have an ugly large dent in the side of my car by the rear.
And I think my CV joints are failing.
Ugh.
Your car is cursed dude.
Have it exorcised.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on January 27, 2012, 06:53:24 PM
Your car is cursed dude.
Have it exorcised.
I drive the car, and I love the way it drives.
Then this happens and I want to drive it off a cliff. I'm really tempted to cut and run, but I have sunk so much money into it, there's nothing out there I really want to spend money on, and I keep telling myself that if this gets fixed, the car will be fine.
Quote from: 2o6 on January 27, 2012, 06:55:03 PM
I drive the car, and I love the way it drives.
Then this happens and I want to drive it off a cliff. I'm really tempted to cut and run, but I have sunk so much money into it, there's nothing out there I really want to spend money on, and I keep telling myself that if this gets fixed, the car will be fine.
You can't count money sunk into a car as anything but money that's already been spent. The car doesn't add up the credits and eventually say "Oh, he's spent enough on me."
You've been horribly unfortunate with this car. That's not your fault: but it is time to cut your losses.
Just stop repairing it, and drive it until it dies.
You'd be surprised how long a car can run without maintenance.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on January 27, 2012, 08:49:30 PM
You can't count money sunk into a car as anything but money that's already been spent. The car doesn't add up the credits and eventually say "Oh, he's spent enough on me."
You've been horribly unfortunate with this car. That's not your fault: but it is time to cut your losses.
Just stop repairing it, and drive it until it dies.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on January 27, 2012, 09:11:13 PM
You'd be surprised how long a car can run without maintenance.
Won't a CV joint cause the car to fall apart?
I wonder how much I can get for it.
Quote from: 2o6 on January 27, 2012, 09:46:35 PM
Won't a CV joint cause the car to fall apart?
No.
You will start to hear an increasingly loud clicking while turning and under power. Eventually, it will fail (most likely while taking off and making a tight turn at the same time) and you'll not be able to go anywhere.
Quote from: 2o6 on January 27, 2012, 10:01:07 PM
I wonder how much I can get for it.
As long as you have the budget to go for something better, that's the route I'd look at taking. A car that runs is worth a decent amount; a car that you've run into the ground is worth practically nothing.
Quote from: 2o6 on January 27, 2012, 06:55:03 PM
I drive the car, and I love the way it drives.
Then this happens and I want to drive it off a cliff. I'm really tempted to cut and run, but I have sunk so much money into it, there's nothing out there I really want to spend money on, and I keep telling myself that if this gets fixed, the car will be fine.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunk_costs#Loss_aversion_and_the_sunk_cost_fallacy
Quote from: 2o6 on January 27, 2012, 10:01:07 PM
I wonder how much I can get for it.
Man just keep the car. The dent is and excuse to get a new paint job and Bad CV Joints are not a death blow! Save up some cash, take the car to Maaco when they have the after winter paint specials and then get the CVs fixed. It'll be cheaper than buying another used car and fixing all the problems that it'll have.
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on January 28, 2012, 09:02:46 AM
Man just keep the car. The dent is and excuse to get a new paint job and Bad CV Joints are not a death blow! Save up some cash, take the car to Maaco when they have the after winter paint specials and then get the CVs fixed. It'll be cheaper than buying another used car and fixing all the problems that it'll have.
The dent isn't even on my radar. The CV joints are an issue on top of other issues the car has. Brakes still aren't quite right from the time I got my bearing "fixed", my parking brake still isn't working, the clutch is tight right now, but I forsee that it'll go out very soon, the timing belt STILL has not been done. The cold weather has put extra strain on my battery/alternator, and I fear that's next on the list. Not to mention the rust-related and age-related issues in the front end.
For the cost of all those items, I could have a downpayment and several monthly payments on a much newer car.
The dent just pisses me off. I don't plan on getting it fixed.
Quote from: ifcar on January 28, 2012, 07:20:02 AM
As long as you have the budget to go for something better, that's the route I'd look at taking. A car that runs is worth a decent amount; a car that you've run into the ground is worth practically nothing.
I might fix the CV joints then let it go. I figure I can get $1500 for it.
Just for emphasis, here's the amount of work the car will need:
CV Joints, I estimate at about $400 for both sides
Timing belt and water pump, at least $350
Clutch - At least $500
Potential accessory belts and alternator - $250
And various assorted electrical problems, my heater fan is acting funny as of late; sometimes it'll cut off for no apparent reason.
I think it's time to cut and run. I'll fix the CV joints, limp it along until I have more money saved (I actually have a little bit of savings at the moment, and it's growing fast) then let it go.
I figured out what the noise was. I thought it was an alternator whine, but it stays proportional to road speed, not engine speed. It's the other bearing, I think.
I got a quote to fix the front axles; $375. Pretty good. The other quote was at $450.
Quote from: 2o6 on January 30, 2012, 01:13:18 PM
Just for emphasis, here's the amount of work the car will need:
CV Joints, I estimate at about $400 for both sides
Timing belt and water pump, at least $350
Clutch - At least $500
Potential accessory belts and alternator - $250
And various assorted electrical problems, my heater fan is acting funny as of late; sometimes it'll cut off for no apparent reason.
I think it's time to cut and run. I'll fix the CV joints, limp it along until I have more money saved (I actually have a little bit of savings at the moment, and it's growing fast) then let it go.
The clutch will be double that.
Quote from: SVT666 on January 31, 2012, 03:28:44 PM
The clutch will be double that.
Which means its time for this car to go.
A dealer type offered $1000 as-is, clicking CV joints and all. I think I can get more private party with a little love and elbow grease put in.
I fixed the front axles. I have some money saved, pretty much waiting to turn 19 and find something decent. I want to get something before summer, gas is predicted to reach $5 a gallon, and all my choices are 30+ MPG runabouts.
Scion twins (specifically the xA) are in the lead, but a Duratec Focus is not out of the question. There are a lot of cheap, well-equipped, and lower mileage Duratec Focuses out there. There was a 2006 model with only 55K, equipped exactly like mine, but with leather and a sunroof (and I think the 2.3L, too) only asking $5300. That was an exceptional deal, and I don't expect to find something like that again, but there are similar deals for around the same price if not more.
The xA has "Toyota Durability and Reliability" and around 40MPG while having around the same amount of interior room as my car. xB is far larger inside, but more expensive.
I think I have my decision made. Since I got the front axles fixed, I think I can survive a few more months on this car. Still not ready to buy or sell quite yet.
You're going to buy a crappy example of an xA because you don't know how to inspect or vet cars and we're going to start all over again.
I've learned a bit, so I don't think I will do that bad.
And I'm bringing someone more qualified with me this time.
Bring someone who's ASE qualified. And then listen to them.
Buy the first VAN you see on craigslist.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 22, 2012, 08:58:34 PM
Buy the first VAN you see on craigslist.
He'd be better off with a Chevy Express. The Express is better in every way.
I've got a non-running Volvo 740 Turbo I can sell you!
Quote from: Madman on February 23, 2012, 08:58:49 PM
I've got a non-running Volvo 740 Turbo I can sell you!
I seriously bet you that it's something extremely simple that's keeping it from running.
Either a ball joint, endlink or possibly a front strut is going out. It's noisy over bumps (noisier than an endlink, which I had fixed) and it feels slightly unsettled over bumps.
"Noisy" is about the worst description you could give.
My suspension creaks and pops over bumps and turns, it's noisy.
My tires thrum on the highway, they're noisy.
I put Gorilla Glue in my crankcase and all of my lifters are jammed up, they're noisy.
My wheel bearing separated and I dragged the rear corner of my car a quarter of a mile, that was noisy.
Creaks and pops, not a consistant soft tap or clunk like an endlink.
Ball joints. Struts don't pop.
Quote from: Secret Chimp on February 29, 2012, 02:50:28 PM
Ball joints. Struts don't pop.
Thanks. I kinda figured that, wasn't 100% sure.
Quote from: Secret Chimp on February 29, 2012, 02:20:47 PM
"Noisy" is about the worst description you could give.
My suspension creaks and pops over bumps and turns, it's noisy.
My tires thrum on the highway, they're noisy.
I put Gorilla Glue in my crankcase and all of my lifters are jammed up, they're noisy.
My wheel bearing separated and I dragged the rear corner of my car a quarter of a mile, that was noisy.
:lol:
Quote from: 2o6 on February 29, 2012, 02:59:46 PM
Thanks. I kinda figured that, wasn't 100% sure.
You know what else pops?
Da booty
My heat won't turn off, now. Or sometimes, it won't turn on.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 02, 2012, 10:13:14 PM
My heat won't turn off, now. Or sometimes, it won't turn on.
Isn't it cable operated?
Remember when I said it was a ball joint and you guys pretty much yelled at me for being stupid when I literally was utterly clueless as to how this could happen?
Well, when I started getting steering problems, I looked under the car to see where the balljoint/lower control arm meets the car, and I saw nothing out of the ordinary. I wasn't sure whether or not I was even looking at it right, and my symptoms seemed to feel more like a blown shock rather than a broken balljoint. I thought it could be either or, but I'm not sure.
Well, I limped the car to the mechanic today and they discovered that the front left strut is pretty much destroyed. The nut holding the spring inside the strut is gone. The strut itself may be blown or possibly bent (they will find out when the strut comes off).
I'm not sure whether it's a defective part, or possibly my brother and I putting it in wrong. However, if we put it in wrong I suspect it would fail almost immediately....not five months and 7000 miles later.
It probably wouldn't fail right away, but it sounds like a defective part. It's hard to install these things wrong because they only fit one way.
Quote from: SVT666 on March 07, 2012, 08:49:41 AM
It probably wouldn't fail right away, but it sounds like a defective part. It's hard to install these things wrong because they only fit one way.
I had the mechanic put the old strut in my car, so IDK if I can get anything or do anything for this.
So your car has mismatched struts?
Quote from: Laconian on March 07, 2012, 10:39:22 PM
So your car has mismatched struts?
Sadly. They put in a stock quick strut and sent me on my way. There was no other way to drive my car safely, and I need my car for work.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 07, 2012, 10:40:02 PM
Sadly. They put in a stock quick strut and sent me on my way. There was no other way to drive my car safely, and I need my car for work.
So you have one side with an SVT spring and strut, and one side with a standard spring and strut. Holy fucking shit. I can't find a big enough face palm...
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 07, 2012, 10:45:37 PM
So you have one side with an SVT spring and strut, and one side with a standard spring and strut. Holy fucking shit. I can't find a big enough face palm...
What else was I supposed to do?
Quote from: 2o6 on March 07, 2012, 10:45:14 PM
I went to a new mechanic; this guy did the new front axles. This guy also fixed the strut today.
Even in fixing the front axles, there's no possible way for that spring and shock to come undone in the process of doing any of his repairs.
How is he incompetent?
Oh, let's see...
-obviously did not install the strut correctly, which is why it fell apart
-proceeded to replace it with a quick strut that does not match the rest of the suspension
Quote from: 2o6 on March 07, 2012, 10:46:17 PM
What else was I supposed to do?
Source a new SVT strut and reinstall the old SVT spring on it.
I honestly just give up. Just sell the car and take the bus.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 07, 2012, 10:48:13 PM
Oh, let's see...
-obviously did not install the strut correctly, which is why it fell apart
-proceeded to replace it with a quick strut that does not match the rest of the suspension
My brother and I did the suspension....it's in this thread. Did we do it wrong? I don't know. At the time it seems like everything was fine, and it seemed fine for the past five months.
The strut keeps the car rolling which honestly is my main goal at this point. It drives fine enough for my purposes.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 07, 2012, 10:49:52 PM
Source a new SVT strut and reinstall the old SVT spring on it.
I honestly just give up. Just sell the car and take the bus.
I don't have time for that.
No. Let's talk about my VAN.
I think you guys are more riled up about this than I am.
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Quote from: 2o6 on March 07, 2012, 10:50:30 PM
The strut keeps the car rolling which honestly is my main goal at this point. It drives fine enough for my purposes.
Dude...:facepalm:
I just don't even know what to say anymore.
I started up the Focus today, and moved it a little. I'm going to miss this car.
Why? Seemed like a freaking headache, and your new car seems better in almost every way.
Quote from: thecarnut on March 21, 2012, 02:47:33 PM
Why? Seemed like a freaking headache, and your new car seems better in almost every way.
Except the opposite is true, aside from the newness/lower mileage.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 21, 2012, 02:49:01 PM
Except the opposite is true, aside from the newness/lower mileage.
He said besides the steering and weird clutch, the Yaris is better. :huh:
I wouldn't know, I haven't driven either car.
Quote from: thecarnut on March 21, 2012, 02:50:44 PM
He said besides the steering and weird clutch, the Yaris is better. :huh:
I wouldn't know, I haven't driven either car.
I've driven examples of both; but to be fair, I've driven at least four Foci, and only one Yareiss (once was enough).
Quote from: thecarnut on March 21, 2012, 02:47:33 PM
Why? Seemed like a freaking headache, and your new car seems better in almost every way.
It was a nightmare and a money pit, and the engine is actually pretty mediocre, but the steering feel and handling of the car is truly divine. Drive an old Focus, and you'll understand.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 21, 2012, 02:55:10 PM
I've driven examples of both; but to be fair, I've driven at least four Foci, and only one Yareiss (once was enough).
Hatchback drives different than sedan. Hatch actually feels far more tippy, and from what I remember, the steering in the hatch was a little vague.
Sold it yesterday. Got $1400 from a cop in nearby Canton. He didn't open the hood, or even drive the car over 40MPH. He pretty much said "this car feels good, how much?". And five minutes later I was $1400 richer.
He says he had a Focus with 200K, but the electrics crapped out. He had some income, he had some pretty expensive mods on his Jeep Commander (car he drove up in) and needed a cheap gas saver to shuffle back and forth to work in.
Last picture (Yaris on the Left)
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/306277_2939965424730_1428997818_32369997_1457998030_n.jpg)
I really am going to miss this car (sort of). During it's last drive, I remebered why I loved this car so much. The great chassis, the awesome steering, the great amount of grip.
Then when I got out, I remembered why I was selling it. The horrible problems, the somewhat tight interior, the fuel economy (in the city).
Make sure you don't speed in Canton -- when the wheels fall off the Focus, that cop is going to be wanting revenge. :lol:
Quote from: ifcar on March 23, 2012, 03:24:19 PM
Make sure you don't speed in Canton -- when the wheels fall off the Focus, that cop is going to be wanting revenge. :lol:
Hopefully he'll forget my face. :lol:
Quote from: 2o6 on March 23, 2012, 03:27:26 PM
Hopefully he'll forget my face. :lol:
Good thing all black people look the same.
:lol:
Quote from: hotrodalex on March 23, 2012, 03:28:02 PM
Good thing all black people look the same.
:lol:
You can even see the Mitsubishi Diamante in the picture!
Quote from: 2o6 on March 23, 2012, 03:28:33 PM
You can even see the Mitsubishi Diamante in the picture!
Yeah, why didn't you get one of those?
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 23, 2012, 03:31:00 PM
Yeah, why didn't you get one of those?
Because I don't live in Section 8.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 23, 2012, 03:32:25 PM
Because I don't live in Section 8.
LOL. Mitsu Diamente is really, really section 8. Those are the folks that aren't even hood rich enough to buy an old Acura Legend or Integra.
Quote from: hotrodalex on March 23, 2012, 03:28:02 PM
Good thing all black people look the same.
:lol:
:rockon: