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.......here is my new to me motor.
Shes a 2007 Focus ST2 in Performance Blue, 40K from new, 1 owner, but she needs a good bit of bodywork done as she is covered in scrapes/scratches/scuffs, and she needs a good refurb of the alloys and new rubber!!
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd134/KEVG_2007/IMG_2304_zpsdbef0f50.jpg
Very nice mate as I said, look forward to getting a shotty next time we meet hehe :)
Looks good kev, good reliable lump under the bonnet, half considered one for myself as a backup plan should plan scooby fall through
Also looking at it is it needing wheel nuts?
Very nice mate as I said, look forward to getting a shotty next time we meet hehe :)
No worries man, of course...
Also looking at it is it needing wheel nuts?
Lol, it does mate as the Ford ones are truly gash
stamford
27-05-13, 07:51 PM
Nice Kev, is that the 5 cyl lump? Remember Chris's ST?
Nice Kev, is that the 5 cyl lump? Remember Chris's ST?
Yeah, Volvo lump, very capable engine and tons of tuning options
Yampiedog
27-05-13, 08:41 PM
I too considered these before I reached my short list and got my 350Z
Dan1971
27-05-13, 08:45 PM
Nice - sure it'll be looking the dog's danglies before long pal ....
Black alloys ?
Looks like a good motor Kev
Lol, it does mate as the Ford ones are truly gash
I should have some, how many you needing? They are fine priveded they dont get overtightened.....which seems pretty impossible when kwik fit is involved...
big_wasa
27-05-13, 09:46 PM
One of them is on my radar aswell.
I should have some, how many you needing? They are fine priveded they dont get overtightened.....which seems pretty impossible when kwik fit is involved...
16off, Will the Mazda ones fit?
BUCKYDEVIL
27-05-13, 10:03 PM
Very nice indeed mate, love those in Orange, couple guys in work have them and have held on to them for a while so must be enjoying them.
Does look nice. Am sure it will be boosted soon!
ian zs180
27-05-13, 10:26 PM
Looks very nice mate I do like the st focus
andys1981
27-05-13, 10:59 PM
lovely motor would love an orange one,look the part and bet they pull better too,onwards and upwards kev,nice one
Maxxed_Ross
28-05-13, 05:28 AM
best colour too, loads of potential!
It looks a good base to start from for your own we brand of subtle mods.looking forward to seeing it in the flesh,always liked these cars especially in that colour.good luck with it Kev.
peterzs
28-05-13, 08:47 AM
Be interesting to get the feed back, good looking motor.
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Supercharged_Z
28-05-13, 09:54 AM
nice car Kev
Awsome engine too
Thanks for the positive comments, was a bit fearful of putting up since I loved my MG to bits, first day of doing the usual work run, lets see how this thing works/plays/handles
Ave got a wee shopping list for it already:
Refub Alloys possibly mid to dark anthricite grey
New rubber shoes, as I have 3 different makes of tyres
lowered on Eibach proline springs - 40mm drop
But in the longer term, will be doing the following:
Remap to around 280-300Bhp, which includes Exhuast/Filter/Front Mount etc (Proper not claimed!)
Paint work (RS Rear diffuser, Poss RS spoiler)
Polybush it
Bigger brakes
Leather Recaros
Quadcam24
28-05-13, 01:41 PM
nice car, good colour, im sure you will have it pristine asap.
it is a good engine for tuning , trouble is as soon as you ramp up the boost you get the awful front wheel drive, turbo torque, traction difficulties.
stamford
28-05-13, 03:17 PM
Chris's ST kept eating driveshafts, never did hear what happened to it or if he even has it anymore. Last time I saw it it had some DC wrap going on as he was into doing the Modball runs.
peterzs
28-05-13, 04:09 PM
Last time I saw Chris, asked if I had a tow rope to pull him out of Santa Pod. He had just done another half shaft, doing a run!!!
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/peterzs/3.jpg (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/peterzs/media/3.jpg.html)
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16off, Will the Mazda ones fit?
Hmm dunno how well the mazdas will do, ill see what i can find, usually got packs of new ones about at work, plus side is the ford ones dont rust, just the caps if you use cheap sockets on them, chew up
Well not a major update but I nice one, Some of you probably seen my Facebook pics, but those who didn't here they are.
I bought these wheels from a seller on Gumtree and them delivered to me on Friday night, cheaper than refurbishing my own alloys and getting new tyres!!
Team Dynamics/RIMSTOCK Jade R (8.5J x 19") ET42
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd134/KEVG_2007/null_zps02eacac6.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd134/KEVG_2007/null_zps93683577.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd134/KEVG_2007/null_zpsdfb1d60c.jpg
Getting lowered this week too, by 40mm!
Very nice liking them a lot.
Dan1971
10-06-13, 04:00 PM
Very nice...
40mm though - that's low .....
Quadcam24
10-06-13, 06:39 PM
blummin nora....19's and 40mm lowering....it will rattle your teeth out ,lol.
like the wheels but i like the standard ones too tbh.
I definatly prefer the standard wheels kev, hope they get refurbed soon:)
Found out that one of the ST alloys is buckled, so a new alloys is needed!!
Wee Update.
Got some replacement Badging, Black ST badges, and some gel Ford badges in Chrome and Black.
Also finally got the car lowered however it wasnt 40mm drop but 30mm, anyway a pic of the car today after it got done last night.
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd134/KEVG_2007/Photo20-06-2013164541_zps9cb26003.jpg
Maxxed_Ross
20-06-13, 08:02 PM
that looks a tad more sensible then 40mm! Looks good mate
Craig-ZS180
20-06-13, 08:08 PM
Does look nice as always quite liked these for a ford. Need to see it from a side shot so can really see how it sits now, after a few miles once its settles more you'll notice the drop more.
Looking good buddy:thumbsup:
peterzs
20-06-13, 09:44 PM
Looking good, least you wil be able to get up and over all the speed humps without taking all the paint off.
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andys1981
20-06-13, 10:27 PM
looking great kev,eibachs springs are good,looks perfect bud
Love it kev nice subtle drop there and as you know will look so much neater when it settles down.
Looking good bud, makes all the difference. Looking forward to further reports of improvement that I know you will do haha :)
Righty Ho, another wee update.
Got the front/rear bumpers painted, all fog lamp bezels colour coded, and a nice wee splitter added too.
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd134/KEVG_2007/null_zps01b50b67.jpg
Looking good mate. All the wee touches that make the difference.
Dan1971
28-07-13, 09:02 PM
Nice touches there ....
andys1981
29-07-13, 12:15 AM
yeh kev the wee touches make all the difference bud,shes looking great mate
stamford
29-07-13, 07:14 AM
As expected, looking very nice.
When to the scrappies today and got from a Mondeo Ghia a Auto Dim Dip rear view mirror all for a £5, a bit of modding the base but fits good, also have the rain sensor, but heard these dont always work, would need to configure the car with Ford VNC and ELMConfig anyway.
Before dip
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd134/KEVG_2007/null_zps7214463e.jpg
After Dip
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd134/KEVG_2007/null_zpsfe2e45d8.jpg
Maxxed_Ross
05-08-13, 07:06 PM
that little splitter makes a huge difference!
It's really taking shape
Another few wee touches.
Mongoose 3" Cat back with 4.5" outward rolled tailpipes, and Rear Diffuser.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1238365_593823930677507_1039279086_n.jpg
andys1981
12-10-13, 12:52 PM
coming along nicely kev,cracking motor mate
big_wasa
12-10-13, 01:42 PM
Nice....hmmm jag or st I do like the st
peterzs
12-10-13, 01:56 PM
looking good.
nice mods.
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talkingcars
12-10-13, 03:30 PM
Nice mirror!
Nice wall decoration in the garage for a decent marque. ;)
Yep still love the zorst bud and sounds excellent two:D
Nice wall decoration in the garage for a decent marque. ;)
I've got the huge MG Banner, a smaller MG "...Lifes to short not too...!" Banner, a Vauxhall Banner (as We have a Vauxhall Astra too) and a Ford Focus ST Banner..
I've got the huge MG Banner, a smaller MG "...Lifes to short not too...!" Banner, a Vauxhall Banner (as We have a Vauxhall Astra too) and a Ford Focus ST Banner..
STOP!!!!!!
It's banner time!
Another wee update, got this for my chrimbo, RAMAIR Group A filter, and RS ECU cover, certainly heard the turbo spool up and the dump sound of the wastegate, very addictive!
https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1482850_629905013736065_2059458707_n.jpg
Craig-ZS180
21-12-13, 03:05 PM
Looking and expecting to sound extremely sweet under there mate. All coming along nicely.
Good work and that's a great Xmas pressie:D
peterzs
21-12-13, 05:20 PM
Cant beat the, whishhhhhhhhhhh, whoshhhhhhhhhhhh.
Looking good.
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andys1981
22-12-13, 12:41 PM
another nice mod,bet it sounds the dogs kev,cant wait to see this car in the flesh,really nice motor
talkingcars
22-12-13, 05:33 PM
Cant beat the, whishhhhhhhhhhh, whoshhhhhhhhhhhh.
Looking good.
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Reminds me that I need to sort my maestro :construction:
Another update.....
Well was a busy day for the car today getting some new bits fitted,
I got the Mongoose downpipe also R-Sport intercooler.
Got the downpipe fitted at mates place, and I fitted the intercooler with the help of my other mates Rab and Hosie, as they pulled the bumper off, as I didnt have a clue, these cars are totally different to the MG as I knew it back to front and then back again, Car pulls much stronger now, so am well happy, all I need to do now is get a decat made and then a remap, and see what goes from there.
New one top, OE one bottom
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd134/KEVG_2007/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-01/850F4A12-5A4C-454E-9234-58AEEE2C04E3_zps2j9ivojd.jpg
In place
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd134/KEVG_2007/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-01/6519A330-D490-4BAD-B803-7F7A60D83BD1_zps619mrzka.jpg
Skillen
18-01-14, 07:50 PM
Was contemplating a new ST3 after driving my dad's new focus the other week, can't bring myself to get rid of the zeds though!
There's a lot of metal blocking airflow on the front there it seems is it all needed?
Aven with the RS focus its the same its the crash bar, but you can get scoops that direct the air upwards tho.
Skillen
18-01-14, 07:58 PM
I'd be chop chop chopping :)
Looks like there'd be plenty of flow as the bumper is fairly open especially on the rs!
Looking good Kev. Will have to see it in the flesh one day!
Dan1971
19-01-14, 09:39 AM
Get it on the rollers pal - let us know how good it's going !
peterzs
19-01-14, 09:49 AM
Yep, Rolling Road meet up I reckon.
Looking good Kev.
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