11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) - Focaljet

**ptruong** · 06-03-2008, 11:07 PM

Hey Everyone,

Back home from college and started to put on some stuff I had in storage over the winter. Over the weekend I installed my SVT Bumper and today Euro Mirrors. The mod bug has bitten me pretty hard, lol.

Interior:
Stock

Audio:
Kenwood KDC-X791 Excelon
MB Quart DKE-168 (Front and Rear)
Kenwood Amp/Infinity 12" Sub

Exterior:
35% Tint All Around
Black Housing Headlights
Smoked Side Markers
Lamin-X Yellow Foglights
Lamin-X Smoked Taillights
Nokya Head/Fog Light Bulbs
Shorty Antenna
SVT Rear Bumper
Euro Mirrors
A couple door dings

Suspension:
Stock

Performance:
Stock

Here are some shots. I'm no photographer, but I used a Nikon D50.

Day 1

Current (Before Mirrors)

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After Mirrors

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What's To Come:

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Bonus! My nephew got an IS 250 for his graduation present. Needless to say I am thoroughly jealeous, but still love my Focus.

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Thanks for lookin'

**Great One** · 06-03-2008, 11:30 PM

I like your exhaust tip. it looks like one off of a scion tc

**focusownerskid** · 06-04-2008, 12:49 AM

Graduation from what?

College?

If that's a high school gift, that is absolutely ridiculous.

- Drew

PS - Love your car, needs a drop.

**PnkRckr121** · 06-04-2008, 01:22 AM

check out my rigs page your goin' the same route I am good choice. http://forums.focaljet.com/team-rigz...r-86-56-k.html

**ptruong** · 06-04-2008, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by focusownerskid

Graduation from what?

College?

If that's a high school gift, that is absolutely ridiculous.

- Drew

PS - Love your car, needs a drop.

High school gift. My nephew's parents (half-sister and step-brother) are pretty well off.

Yeah, lol. I need a drop..eventually when the funds come.

**Stolle** · 06-04-2008, 02:06 AM

true that kid.

if thats a HS grad present. yeah....just stupid. gonna end up full of garbage and scratches.

w/e. im over it.

**Focusfre4k** · 06-04-2008, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stolle

true that kid.

if thats a HS grad present. yeah....just stupid. gonna end up full of garbage and scratches.

w/e. im over it.

way to stereo type

I will smack you at the next g2g LOL! jk jk

looks great!!!!

**ptruong** · 06-04-2008, 02:14 AM

It's cool. most HS kids are dumbasses. My nephew's straight headed tho.

**Stolle** · 06-04-2008, 02:16 AM

better be lol.

and yes. i will stereotype. cause thats how my HS was. rich kids. bunch of bs. lol.

**PnkRckr121** · 06-04-2008, 02:36 AM

where'd you get the headlights? and what are you planning to do to the grill its hard to tell? (i'm not being sarcastic lol i'm serious)

**ptruong** · 06-04-2008, 02:47 AM

Headlights are from eBay. As for the grill, my plans are:

Grille black
Outter surround silver
Inner surround black

Should be done sometime next week. I'm gonna paint the bottom grille black and add a FocusSport Lip with the same idea (black middle silver sides) and ideally a CF hood with silver painted sides. in time in time..lol

**nstiesi** · 06-04-2008, 08:00 AM

Even for college that would be a rediculous present..........sickening.

Your car, and all the hard work that comes with it, is awesome, however

**Phacade** · 06-04-2008, 11:39 AM

Looks good, although I'd suggest a drop myself. Other than that, it looks like your off to a great start.

**01focuszx3** · 06-04-2008, 11:48 AM

Your car is looking good! But i'm jealous of that lexus! I didn't get anything close to that

, my parents would never buy me a nice car like that fresh outa high school

**HeavyFluid** · 06-04-2008, 12:25 PM

Looks pretty good. Needs a debadge, a drop, and a new tailpipe. Other than that, very clean.

**Darkus00** · 06-04-2008, 01:56 PM

looks good. wish I got gifts like that for graduating anything...

**DoctaBeat** · 06-04-2008, 02:27 PM

Are those Pirelli P6's you have? Would make sense for Michigan. Best tires I've ever had. I can't tell but the tread looks like it. Sorry for total randomness. Just wondering.

**ptruong** · 06-04-2008, 03:45 PM

yeah i think they are, whatever came stock. I know they are pirelli's though

**ridindirtyzx3** · 06-04-2008, 04:00 PM

ur focus is coming along really good. i cant wait to see it with the new stuff on... and it could really use a drop eventually. and is250 is hott too, i wish i wouldve gotten something that nice when i graduated hs

**ptchblkfoci** · 06-04-2008, 06:37 PM

your focus is starting to come along. AWD IS250 FTL!

**2006TZX4** · 06-04-2008, 08:28 PM

nice looking car

**alucardsvt** · 06-04-2008, 08:42 PM

dang asian kids lol haha im asian so dont mind me. i think a car you work hard on and earn is better than somthing thats given to you because you asked for it. although it would be nice to get something you w/o working hard for it. so how long till the IS250 gets wrecked i say 3-5 months

**Azwethinkweiz** · 06-04-2008, 09:21 PM

The Focus looks good. I like the mirrors, you're heading in the right direction.

Hell I got a chocolate lab pup for my graduation... But I wouldnt trade him for any lexus, 3 years later hes the best friend I've ever had.

Edited, Sorry it was taken seriously.

**alucardsvt** · 06-04-2008, 09:36 PM

so how long do you think before he wrecks the car.

**CaysE** · 06-04-2008, 10:34 PM

I'm thinking you should just remove that whole part about the Lexus at this point. This thread is on the fast track to fail.

06-03-2008, 11:07 PM	#1
ptruong TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 142	11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) Hey Everyone, Back home from college and started to put on some stuff I had in storage over the winter. Over the weekend I installed my SVT Bumper and today Euro Mirrors. The mod bug has bitten me pretty hard, lol. Interior: Stock Audio: Kenwood KDC-X791 Excelon MB Quart DKE-168 (Front and Rear) Kenwood Amp/Infinity 12" Sub Exterior: 35% Tint All Around Black Housing Headlights Smoked Side Markers Lamin-X Yellow Foglights Lamin-X Smoked Taillights Nokya Head/Fog Light Bulbs Shorty Antenna SVT Rear Bumper Euro Mirrors A couple door dings Suspension: Stock Performance: Stock Here are some shots. I'm no photographer, but I used a Nikon D50. Day 1 Current (Before Mirrors) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 After Mirrors 08 09 10 What's To Come: 11 12 13 14 Bonus! My nephew got an IS 250 for his graduation present. Needless to say I am thoroughly jealeous, but still love my Focus. 15 16 17 18 19 20 Thanks for lookin' __________________ 92 Camry V6 LE 07 ZX5 Last edited by ptruong : 06-04-2008 at 02:18 AM. Reason: pics

06-03-2008, 11:30 PM	#2
Great One TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lompoc, Ca Posts: 192	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) I like your exhaust tip. it looks like one off of a scion tc __________________ '03 Zx3 Zetec Toredor Red Magnaflow muffler, FC race short shifter, AEM CAI, 17" Enkie Pk6 with Nitto NeoGens.

06-04-2008, 12:49 AM	#3
focusownerskid Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Monroe, MI Posts: 15,460	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) Graduation from what? College? If that's a high school gift, that is absolutely ridiculous. - Drew PS - Love your car, needs a drop. __________________ '02.5 SVTF - For Sale; http://forums.focaljet.com/vehicles-...svt-focus.html '01 Turbo ZX3 - For Sale; http://forums.focaljet.com/vehicles-...ml#post6770262 type dRew & friends Motorsports.

06-04-2008, 01:22 AM	#4
PnkRckr121 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Margate, Fl Posts: 231	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) check out my rigs page your goin' the same route I am good choice. http://forums.focaljet.com/team-rigz...r-86-56-k.html __________________ '07 CD ZX3 SES Steeda SRI vroom vroom, Tokico/Sportline combo, EAP wheels, some custom stylin', Pioneer audio setup Always more on the way (if it's not one thing it's another) "When she's done you won't think 'oh it's just a Focus'"

06-04-2008, 02:06 AM	#6
Stolle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Killing Terrorists Posts: 2,293	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) true that kid. if thats a HS grad present. yeah....just stupid. gonna end up full of garbage and scratches. w/e. im over it. __________________ 2001 Zx3 with many parts. Thinking of selling/Parting out.

06-04-2008, 02:14 AM	#8
ptruong TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 142	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) It's cool. most HS kids are dumbasses. My nephew's straight headed tho. __________________ 92 Camry V6 LE 07 ZX5

06-04-2008, 02:16 AM	#9
Stolle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Killing Terrorists Posts: 2,293	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) better be lol. and yes. i will stereotype. cause thats how my HS was. rich kids. bunch of bs. lol. __________________ 2001 Zx3 with many parts. Thinking of selling/Parting out.

06-04-2008, 02:36 AM	#10
PnkRckr121 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Margate, Fl Posts: 231	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) where'd you get the headlights? and what are you planning to do to the grill its hard to tell? (i'm not being sarcastic lol i'm serious) __________________ '07 CD ZX3 SES Steeda SRI vroom vroom, Tokico/Sportline combo, EAP wheels, some custom stylin', Pioneer audio setup Always more on the way (if it's not one thing it's another) "When she's done you won't think 'oh it's just a Focus'"

06-04-2008, 02:47 AM	#11
ptruong TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 142	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) Headlights are from eBay. As for the grill, my plans are: Grille black Outter surround silver Inner surround black Should be done sometime next week. I'm gonna paint the bottom grille black and add a FocusSport Lip with the same idea (black middle silver sides) and ideally a CF hood with silver painted sides. in time in time..lol __________________ 92 Camry V6 LE 07 ZX5

06-04-2008, 08:00 AM	#12
nstiesi Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 1,535	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) Even for college that would be a rediculous present..........sickening. Your car, and all the hard work that comes with it, is awesome, however __________________ 2004 CD Silver, SPI, MTX Sedan My car page: http://grove.ufl.edu/~nstiesi/focus.html oh, FJ is like drugs......it keeps putting ideas in your head, and its habit forming....

06-04-2008, 11:39 AM	#13
Phacade Double Entendre Master! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,619	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) Looks good, although I'd suggest a drop myself. Other than that, it looks like your off to a great start. __________________ 2003 EAP SVT "Attila" - ST170 Headlights, Hofele grill, SAP defuser, Clear corners, Taylor 8mm wires, Saleen/Eibach suspension kit, (really) short shift, Ford Racing 5-spokes, Massive front strut bar, Euro-ish rear wiper, shorty antenna, powdercoated valve cover, billet aluminum fuel door, K&N drop-in filter, debadged, Euro HVAC; and then of course me (being a narcissist, I consider this to be the most important mod). ------------------------------------------------------------ I mock your cheese danish and all it stands for! ------------------------------------------------------------

06-04-2008, 11:48 AM	#14
01focuszx3 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Raleigh/Knightdale NC, Posts: 816	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) Your car is looking good! But i'm jealous of that lexus! I didn't get anything close to that, my parents would never buy me a nice car like that fresh outa high school __________________ Marshall low priced euro foci parts!!

06-04-2008, 12:25 PM	#15
HeavyFluid TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 269	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) Looks pretty good. Needs a debadge, a drop, and a new tailpipe. Other than that, very clean. __________________ 2003 Infra-Red Focus SVT Go: Stock Show: tasteful appearance mods Tunes: HU replaced - amp/subs are next

06-04-2008, 01:56 PM	#16
Darkus00 TEAM Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 120	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) looks good. wish I got gifts like that for graduating anything...

06-04-2008, 02:27 PM	#17
DoctaBeat TEAM Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 342	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) Are those Pirelli P6's you have? Would make sense for Michigan. Best tires I've ever had. I can't tell but the tread looks like it. Sorry for total randomness. Just wondering. __________________ 2002 Focus ZX3 -- Zinc Yellow -- The Shocker Finally... It's not stock! That's right, MBRP for me. Six line rebel!

06-04-2008, 03:45 PM	#18
ptruong TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 142	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) yeah i think they are, whatever came stock. I know they are pirelli's though __________________ 92 Camry V6 LE 07 ZX5

06-04-2008, 04:00 PM	#19
ridindirtyzx3 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lebanon, PA Posts: 894	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) ur focus is coming along really good. i cant wait to see it with the new stuff on... and it could really use a drop eventually. and is250 is hott too, i wish i wouldve gotten something that nice when i graduated hs __________________ http://www.myspace.com/ruast8champ Mods: 17'' Enkei Evo 6 Rims, AEM CAI, OBX Header, Borla 2.25'' Exhaust, Steeda Short Shifter, Eibach Sportlines, Vis Invader Carbon Fiber Hood, 7'' In-Dash DVD Player, 12'' Kicker Sub, 1200W Sony Amp, Streetglow Gold-Line Underbody Kit (broken, but will soon be fixed), tint, and some other minor stuff

06-04-2008, 06:37 PM	#20
ptchblkfoci TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 443	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) your focus is starting to come along. AWD IS250 FTL! __________________ 03 Screaming Yellow SVT EAP #1595 of 3985 Steeda STS, HIA intake, 02 upper Euro grille, Eibach Sportlines, Eibach ProDampers, ORP

06-04-2008, 08:28 PM	#21
2006TZX4 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: winston salem Posts: 540	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) nice looking car __________________ www.focussport.com www.killboy.com focus stage 2 turbo kit upgrade atx by lentech

06-04-2008, 08:42 PM	#22
alucardsvt TEAM Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 459	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) dang asian kids lol haha im asian so dont mind me. i think a car you work hard on and earn is better than somthing thats given to you because you asked for it. although it would be nice to get something you w/o working hard for it. so how long till the IS250 gets wrecked i say 3-5 months

06-04-2008, 09:21 PM	#23
Azwethinkweiz Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Plattsburgh, NY Posts: 3,523	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) The Focus looks good. I like the mirrors, you're heading in the right direction. Hell I got a chocolate lab pup for my graduation... But I wouldnt trade him for any lexus, 3 years later hes the best friend I've ever had. Edited, Sorry it was taken seriously. __________________ [FJ] [ Sponsors ] [ Search ] [ Exterior How-To's ] [ Interior How-To's ] [ ax0n's FocusHacks ] [ Guidelines ] [FJ] . Last edited by Azwethinkweiz : 06-04-2008 at 11:19 PM.

06-04-2008, 09:36 PM	#24
alucardsvt TEAM Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 459	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) so how long do you think before he wrecks the car.

06-04-2008, 10:34 PM	#25
CaysE [FJ] This is worse than when the raccoon got caught in the copier! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 7,633	Re: 11 Month Old ZX5, Summer Modding begins! Plus IS250 pics (56k Warning) I'm thinking you should just remove that whole part about the Lexus at this point. This thread is on the fast track to fail. __________________ 2008 Cannondale F4 ··· Hi-brite · no mods (yet) 2003 Vermilion Red SVTf ··· hehehehehehe strictly/focused "It would take a miracle to make the entire Focus community get along. FF vs FJ, F-P vs FS, tuner vs tuner, racer vs ricer. What can you do?"