If you returned to the Focus, what would you get/do? - Focaljet

**ElPogoLoco** · 08-19-2008, 09:00 AM

This is spawned by another thread about missing your focus after selling it or moving on. I miss mine and have thought about what I would get if I returned.

Short of waiting for the new Focus to come out, I woul dlove to get a 2004 PZEV ATX ZX3. As for mods, I wouldn't do much at all.

SVT Springs
Adjustable Dampers
Rear Sway bar
Intake
Cat Back
SCT

That'd be about it. Just keep it clean.

How about all of you?

**5speedZX3** · 08-19-2008, 09:29 AM

I still have mine but if I were to repurchace it I would add a few things to my options list. I bought mine as a base zx3 with A/C as the only option, so my options list would now include power locks and windows, sunroof, stock alloys (16s), and fog lights. Ive purchased the last 2 since but it would have been nice to have from the get go.

However if I could have afforded it back then I would have gotten an SVT.

**Z63R** · 08-19-2008, 09:36 AM

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Short of waiting for the new Focus to come out, I would love to get a 2004 PZEV ATX ZX3. As for mods, I wouldn't do much at all.

Outstanding, sir; you've just described my 95% of my car...

(click my sig for a pic and check my user profile for a list of mods)

Yes, it isn't much... the degree of modification is so subtle that unless you know what you're looking at you'll pass over it to look at a more heavily-modded car which is why I don't even bother with contests like Focus of the Month.

What has changed it's appearance lately, though, are the addition of slightly lower springs and low-offset wheels (that stick out more from the wheelarch).

I love this thing; the way it drives and how it feels. The 2.3 has so much torque (for a 'banger) that the ATX is not too much of a penalty on performance (that being it's second, 1.50:1 gear... similar to the MTX's 1.45:1 3rd). A performance valvebody helps much for improved shift quality. The ATX is indeed a four-speed and OD (4th) can be shifted in and out of with a button. It's sweet...

Now then, I could continue to ramble on about the car, but to answer your original question should anything happen to this silver jewel I get to drive daily I'd try to get my hands on a clean, low-mileage '05 ST. That car's 2.3 and it's 3.82 axle are a beautiful combination.

**CINCIN** · 08-19-2008, 10:55 AM

i would just love to have what i had before...but hopefully it wouldnt have the same problems it did

like not being able to hold an idle at times

**RUN_ZX3** · 08-19-2008, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElPogoLoco

This is spawned by another thread about missing your focus after selling it or moving on. I miss mine and have thought about what I would get if I returned.

Short of waiting for the new Focus to come out, I would love to get a 2004 PZEV ATX ZX3. As for mods, I wouldn't do much at all.

SVT Springs
Adjustable Dampers
Rear Sway bar
Intake
Cat Back
SCT

That'd be about it. Just keep it clean.

How about all of you?

That sounds like my car.
04 pitch black with ATX, Cosworth CAI, Borla cat back, H&R sport. KYB AGX, 22mm progress RSB, kona rack, et45 black rota slipstreams, BFG G-force sports, and euro ST170 body. This is my current car but the front lip is not installed in this picture.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...o/DSC_0004.jpg
but as we all know...the grass is always greener on the other side. If I were to do it again I would go for a white 04' 2.3 ZX3 with a 05+ front end conversion, euro 98 rear bumper, MTX, coilovers, et40 Bronze rota grids, azenis, LSD, stage 2 clutch, FS stage 2 turbo, a rear seat delete, cage and race seats.

I built my car to be comfortable and fun on my commute now I am itching for something I can take to the track.maybe I should just get a second focus.

**pulling G's** · 08-19-2008, 01:33 PM

Needs more standard trans. Other than that, perfect.

**Ray** · 08-19-2008, 02:01 PM

If i were to get back into a focus, i'd get either a 2003/04 SVT 5 door, leave it basically bone stock* and daily drive it, or get a 04 sedan pzev 2.3 with a 5 spd, leave it basically bone stock* and daily drive it.

*what i consider "basically bone stock" may differ from others opinions.

**ladybug04** · 08-19-2008, 02:08 PM

basically my car, but with the 2.3, and blue.

BTW i have a base 04 lx with only abs and a/c and i ripped the a/c out about 2 years ago.

**CTZX3** · 08-19-2008, 02:08 PM

I DID!

had a 2000 White ZX3 5sp

puchased a 2004 White ZX3 with Duratec 2.3l 5sp

**2focusd** · 08-19-2008, 02:17 PM

I've not gotten out of a Focus in over 6 years, and I really don't see me ever fully separating myself from the car in the future either. I have an early '00 ZX3 ATX in Maliblue with power windows and manual everything else. If I had to do it all over again, I'd probably go with an '03ish Cloud 9 White Power Premium ZX3 MTX, but I've learned to get very used to what I have right now

-Brian

**Red-SE-00´** · 08-19-2008, 02:56 PM

Duratec 2.3L White
5spd
16" Slips in black
Coilovers (pss9, kw, something nice)
Polyurethane everything
Turbo
Sparcos
Harness Bar
cf hood/hatch
ST170 Front end w/JMS Lip
Shaved American Rear w/JMS Lip
JMS Sideskirts

Done.

**2xZx3** · 08-19-2008, 03:10 PM

For one, keep it.

I had a barebones 2000 zx3, sold it in July of 2005 for $3700 and bought a Jeep. Most epic fail move evar.

**DarkHorse** · 08-19-2008, 03:33 PM

I would get an 03 or 04 wagon in black or LG with the 2.3, AT or MT doesn't matter to me, w/ black 16" slipstreams, svt front bumper or do an 05-07 front end conversion with the SAP and then do basic bolt ons.

**02_smurf** · 08-19-2008, 03:35 PM

White 2.3 wagon, AT, either done up rallye car style (lifted, pushbar, roofrack with spare, external lights, etc) or slammed on some kind of dished wheel.

Another cool one to do would be a comp orange or screaming yellow SVT. I miss my little "racecar."

**MEXTEP** · 08-19-2008, 03:58 PM

^^^^^^^

I'm with stupid.

I would also want a Wagon but stick-tranny and lowered on bags with some Euro deep dishes

**fbmx24** · 08-19-2008, 04:03 PM

They only thing I wish I had on mine(03 2.3l zx3) is that i want power door locks and power windows. Hand cranking sucks!

**ElPogoLoco** · 08-19-2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by pulling G's

Needs more standard trans. Other than that, perfect.

Agreed. But let me ask you, have you ever tried to drive a manual trans car when you have no leg. Walk a mile in my shoe.

**guitarseth** · 08-19-2008, 06:32 PM

I'm still in a Focus and won't be getting out of it until its wrecked or rusted beyond repair.

I'd be looking at an 08 Vista Blue Coupe, fully loaded, with an MTX. Catback, SCT tune, coilovers, and a set of Work 18" VS-XXs in gold. I'm essentially daily driving a race car, so it'd be nice to have something a little more subdued for daily driving. That said, I wouldn't trade my current car for anything.

**biscuitninja** · 08-19-2008, 07:25 PM

I'd so something along the lines of a mildly modded ST, or what Z63R has. If not then i'd get a nice little white hatch and put a 2.3L monster in it. I'd probably want something in the 350+WHP in it.... Ya know just to fly under the radar...

-bix

**navlys32** · 08-19-2008, 07:32 PM

import a RS! otherwise dont want another focus until 2011, or maybe get a fiesta with ecoboost.

**whiteboyslo** · 08-19-2008, 07:34 PM

i put myself back in a Focus when i wrecked the GTO. it was an almost-loaded 05 ST, real nice car. but apparently i had conveniently forgotten to remember that i don't really fit all that well. still like the car, but now my buddy has it and i still get to enjoy it from time to time.

now, the GTO on the other hand, i would get another one just like my 04. sure, the 05/06 has the LS2, but that's nothing an LS6 upgrade couldn't remedy. damn i miss that car sometimes......

Mike

**Spatakula** · 08-19-2008, 09:48 PM

If I could do it all over again, I would have most definatly tracked down an 04 PZEV. As for the mods you listed, it sounds perfect for what you are set out to accomplish; keeping it clean.

-spatakula

**kipp** · 08-19-2008, 11:02 PM

what would i get?

Better gas mileage! lol

but seriously, springs, shocks/struts, intake, exhaust, chip, supercharger, and some interior and exterior visuals and comfort

**bluebyutoo** · 08-20-2008, 08:32 AM

2009: Tint the windows

**sleeperlove** · 08-20-2008, 11:31 AM

I would get a 2.0 duratec car and build a Performance Touring E race car out of it.

08-19-2008, 09:00 AM	#1
ElPogoLoco Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Herndon, Virginia Posts: 3,580	If you returned to the Focus, what would you get/do? This is spawned by another thread about missing your focus after selling it or moving on. I miss mine and have thought about what I would get if I returned. Short of waiting for the new Focus to come out, I woul dlove to get a 2004 PZEV ATX ZX3. As for mods, I wouldn't do much at all. SVT Springs Adjustable Dampers Rear Sway bar Intake Cat Back SCT That'd be about it. Just keep it clean. How about all of you? __________________ 03 Escape XLT V6 w/No Boundaries Package: AWD, SCT, K&N, Alpine 01 Escape XLS V6: FWD, SCT, K&N 81 Pontiac Turbo Trans-Am: Resto Project, Wallet Crusher 02 Focus ZTS: SOLD March 2007

08-19-2008, 09:29 AM	#2
5speedZX3 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 259	Re: If you returned to the Focus, what would you get/do? I still have mine but if I were to repurchace it I would add a few things to my options list. I bought mine as a base zx3 with A/C as the only option, so my options list would now include power locks and windows, sunroof, stock alloys (16s), and fog lights. Ive purchased the last 2 since but it would have been nice to have from the get go. However if I could have afforded it back then I would have gotten an SVT. __________________ 2004 Black ZX3 Volant w/scoop, FC TB, FC UDP, Borla cat-back 98 Euro front bumper, ST170 headlights, Euro Grilles, Sportsline drop, 18" Velox VX-8's, Tinted tails SVT interor swap(Red), Custom KPH red/black gauge face, a little ICE

08-19-2008, 01:33 PM	#6
pulling G's TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: purgatory Posts: 110	Re: If you returned to the Focus, what would you get/do? Needs more standard trans. Other than that, perfect. __________________ Do it for Deutschland! 2004 comp orange svt focus with a limp. "I'll go until my heart stops"

08-19-2008, 02:01 PM	#7
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,726	Re: If you returned to the Focus, what would you get/do? If i were to get back into a focus, i'd get either a 2003/04 SVT 5 door, leave it basically bone stock* and daily drive it, or get a 04 sedan pzev 2.3 with a 5 spd, leave it basically bone stock* and daily drive it. what i consider "basically bone stock" may differ from others opinions. __________________ Cable Ties. Is there anything they can't fix? Driver > Car - in memory of GaryK* *Roadtrippin.org* \| CART

08-19-2008, 02:08 PM	#9
CTZX3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: FJ Member #93 PerryHall, Maryland Posts: 7,142	Re: If you returned to the Focus, what would you get/do? I DID! had a 2000 White ZX3 5sp puchased a 2004 White ZX3 with Duratec 2.3l 5sp __________________ WWW.CHRIS13.COM FLICKR 2004 White ZX3 2.3L Powered by Duratec

08-19-2008, 02:17 PM	#10
2focusd [FJ] Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 13,390	Re: If you returned to the Focus, what would you get/do? I've not gotten out of a Focus in over 6 years, and I really don't see me ever fully separating myself from the car in the future either. I have an early '00 ZX3 ATX in Maliblue with power windows and manual everything else. If I had to do it all over again, I'd probably go with an '03ish Cloud 9 White Power Premium ZX3 MTX, but I've learned to get very used to what I have right now -Brian __________________ Godspeed, Colin McRae, may you live on forever as the reason countless people fell in love with the Ford Focus (myself included). 1968-2007 http://www.f2focus.com

08-19-2008, 02:56 PM	#11
Red-SE-00´ Moderator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: slowredspi Posts: 13,240	Re: If you returned to the Focus, what would you get/do? Duratec 2.3L White 5spd 16" Slips in black Coilovers (pss9, kw, something nice) Polyurethane everything Turbo Sparcos Harness Bar cf hood/hatch ST170 Front end w/JMS Lip Shaved American Rear w/JMS Lip JMS Sideskirts Done. __________________ .K-Sport .NRG .Progress .Carbon Creations .Yakima .Falken .Sportmax .aFe .Samco .Agency Power .Progress .Top Fuel .Kicker .2006 .Scion .xB .Polar White Honda Ruckus project coming soon! [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions?

08-19-2008, 03:10 PM	#12
2xZx3 TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: up north wisconsin Posts: 600	Re: If you returned to the Focus, what would you get/do? For one, keep it. I had a barebones 2000 zx3, sold it in July of 2005 for $3700 and bought a Jeep. Most epic fail move evar. __________________ .\|****\| o\|\|\|\|\|\|\|o []----o-[]

08-19-2008, 03:33 PM	#13
DarkHorse Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 1,494	Re: If you returned to the Focus, what would you get/do? I would get an 03 or 04 wagon in black or LG with the 2.3, AT or MT doesn't matter to me, w/ black 16" slipstreams, svt front bumper or do an 05-07 front end conversion with the SAP and then do basic bolt ons. __________________ "In AZ? Need stock suspension or a stock Duratec intake. PM me"

08-19-2008, 03:35 PM	#14
02_smurf Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: With the wemenz: Em or mom Posts: 12,492	Re: If you returned to the Focus, what would you get/do? White 2.3 wagon, AT, either done up rallye car style (lifted, pushbar, roofrack with spare, external lights, etc) or slammed on some kind of dished wheel. Another cool one to do would be a comp orange or screaming yellow SVT. I miss my little "racecar." __________________ "I couldn't even get on it, I stabbed myself in the vagina!" -Name withheld to protect the drunkeded

08-19-2008, 03:58 PM	#15
MEXTEP [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,910	Re: If you returned to the Focus, what would you get/do? ^^^^^^^ I'm with stupid. I would also want a Wagon but stick-tranny and lowered on bags with some Euro deep dishes __________________ It's Mexy and the Manchowder Mariachis!

08-19-2008, 04:03 PM	#16
fbmx24 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: socal Posts: 172	Re: If you returned to the Focus, what would you get/do? They only thing I wish I had on mine(03 2.3l zx3) is that i want power door locks and power windows. Hand cranking sucks! __________________ 2003 2.3l zx3 w/ Bilstein coilovers, SVT rear swaybar, k&n intake, and Focus Sport exhaust.

08-19-2008, 06:32 PM	#18
guitarseth Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Wooster, OH Posts: 3,001	Re: If you returned to the Focus, what would you get/do? I'm still in a Focus and won't be getting out of it until its wrecked or rusted beyond repair. I'd be looking at an 08 Vista Blue Coupe, fully loaded, with an MTX. Catback, SCT tune, coilovers, and a set of Work 18" VS-XXs in gold. I'm essentially daily driving a race car, so it'd be nice to have something a little more subdued for daily driving. That said, I wouldn't trade my current car for anything. __________________ French Blue 2003 ZX3 Power Premium MTX Mild Naturally Aspirated build - Modded for driving enjoyment My Car Please help me with my engine build, buy my engine parts.

08-19-2008, 07:25 PM	#19
biscuitninja [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,621	Re: If you returned to the Focus, what would you get/do? I'd so something along the lines of a mildly modded ST, or what Z63R has. If not then i'd get a nice little white hatch and put a 2.3L monster in it. I'd probably want something in the 350+WHP in it.... Ya know just to fly under the radar... -bix __________________ 2008 Prediction: In the immortial words of Clubber Lang... "my prediction ... PAIN! " Waiting to pounce on a foreclosed home!

08-19-2008, 07:32 PM	#20
navlys32 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 230	Re: If you returned to the Focus, what would you get/do? import a RS! otherwise dont want another focus until 2011, or maybe get a fiesta with ecoboost. __________________ 02 black SVTF...gone...now looking for a sn95 93 LX 5.0

08-19-2008, 09:48 PM	#22
Spatakula cUsToM tItLe - You're Welcome. - Drew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 7,929	Re: If you returned to the Focus, what would you get/do? If I could do it all over again, I would have most definatly tracked down an 04 PZEV. As for the mods you listed, it sounds perfect for what you are set out to accomplish; keeping it clean. -spatakula __________________ 2002 SVTF #602

08-19-2008, 11:02 PM	#23
kipp Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: OP, KS Posts: 1,061	Re: If you returned to the Focus, what would you get/do? what would i get? Better gas mileage! lol but seriously, springs, shocks/struts, intake, exhaust, chip, supercharger, and some interior and exterior visuals and comfort __________________ 2009 Vista Blue Coupe - mods underway 2003 Focus SE - sadly sold www.cardomain.com/id/blazer8302

08-20-2008, 08:32 AM	#24
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08-20-2008, 11:31 AM	#25
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