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**Armanduhx3** · 06-27-2009, 03:15 PM

Florida Focus Build Thread!

Well im going ahead of my planned build time since I have family over and there usually isn't time. But, Ill try doing as much as I can.
Caution: Very slow build thread

Here is my very stock 2001 CD Silver ZX3:

**SVT3658** · 06-27-2009, 03:17 PM

Fail.

Like David's car, I'm sure a few of my old parts will end up on yours too

**1svt4u2c** · 06-27-2009, 04:36 PM

$75 for an SVT front bumper = win! Great find. Just swap over your corner lights, get the lower lip for it, and I'd actually like to see what it would look like with the custom grill on there. And if you want the fogs, I'm sure you could find a set on E-Bay for pretty cheap.

Mod on

**Armanduhx3** · 06-27-2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVT3658

Fail.

Like David's car, I'm sure a few of my old parts will end up on yours too

As long as there cheap, im fine with them

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1svt4u2c

$75 for an SVT front bumper = win! Great find. Just swap over your corner lights, get the lower lip for it, and I'd actually like to see what it would look like with the custom grill on there. And if you want the fogs, I'm sure you could find a set on E-Bay for pretty cheap.

Mod on

Thank you, and thanks for your support unlike some people ^^ who fail me

Im so excited.

**REVSWIN** · 06-27-2009, 07:40 PM

You can do without the fogs until your money tree gets bigger, but I would get a SVT lower grille and lip for sure. It will not look right without them.

ACTUALLY... I just remembered that I have extra fog brackets brand new in the box from ford. I damaged my SVT bumper years ago and bought a new kit, so I have extra brackets. Let me look them up on Tousley and I will give you a REALLY fair price on them if you want.

**Armanduhx3** · 06-27-2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REVSWIN

You can do without the fogs until your money tree gets bigger, but I would get a SVT lower grille and lip for sure. It will not look right without them.

ACTUALLY... I just remembered that I have extra fog brackets brand new in the box from ford. I damaged my SVT bumper years ago and bought a new kit, so I have extra brackets. Let me look them up on Tousley and I will give you a REALLY fair price on them if you want.

THANKS

PM me with the info.

**BlackZX3EvansAD** · 06-27-2009, 08:28 PM

Can't wait to see how this turns out! Good luck. Let me know if you need some help throwing the SVT front on. I'll be back home by then so just give me a call.

**Armanduhx3** · 06-27-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZX3EvansAD

Can't wait to see how this turns out! Good luck. Let me know if you need some help throwing the SVT front on. I'll be back home by then so just give me a call.

Thanks, i know my dad wont help me with it. Just the grille because he doesnt want to have to do anything with it, even tho his name is on the registration

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Thanks again Aaron

**BlackZX3EvansAD** · 06-27-2009, 08:42 PM

No problem. Make sure to remind me to bring that niteshade over and then i can just get it back from you whenever your done. By the look of this build thread, i am going to say 2052.

**Armanduhx3** · 06-27-2009, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackZX3EvansAD

No problem. Make sure to remind me to bring that niteshade over and then i can just get it back from you whenever your done. By the look of this build thread, i am going to say 2052.

HA-HA

Thats to slow, im thinkin more like a 2015-2020ish. You know, if the world doesnt explode by then

But thanks again

**Lee1188** · 06-28-2009, 04:19 AM

I recognised you from Cardomain.... curiosity here... if your in Florida, I presume the BMW was registered elsewhere, judging by the plates on it?

L

**LornesBored** · 06-28-2009, 04:24 AM

any updates?

**Armanduhx3** · 06-28-2009, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee1188

I recognised you from Cardomain.... curiosity here... if your in Florida, I presume the BMW was registered elsewhere, judging by the plates on it?

L

Long story short, we ordered it here & picked it up in Germany, went around Europe, dropped it off in Munich @ BMW, flew back here, the car came to us 2 months later via boat

It was registered in Germany for a month. The expiration date is on the license plate. Now its registered here. We are in Florida so we dont need Florida tags on the front of our cars

**Armanduhx3** · 06-28-2009, 01:34 PM

Washed the car, and prepped it for its surgery

Tomorrow at 5:30, 75$ leaves, and a new SVT bumper comes.

**BlackZX3EvansAD** · 06-28-2009, 02:16 PM

Sweet! Can't wait to see how it looks. I'll give you a call when i get in to come by and see it.

**Armanduhx3** · 06-28-2009, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackZX3EvansAD

Sweet! Can't wait to see how it looks. I'll give you a call when i get in to come by and see it.

Good deal

Update
My dad isnt doing the lower grille for me,

I get to attempt to do it myself

I think im having a friend come over and help me with the grille.

**Armanduhx3** · 06-28-2009, 08:02 PM

Is it possible to fit 4 people and a svt bumper in my 01. I measured my bumper (should be roughly the same as the svt) and the only way i can fit four of us and a bumper. is down the middle of the car (starting behind the center console)

**2focusd** · 06-28-2009, 08:11 PM

In a short answer, no.

-Brian

**BlackZX3EvansAD** · 06-28-2009, 08:34 PM

Not sure about a <05 but if you fold down the passenger side (right side) of the backseats and have the front passenger push their seat all the way up, you could do it. The backseats should be 60/40 so just fold down the small side. Good luck!

**Armanduhx3** · 06-28-2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackZX3EvansAD

Not sure about a <05 but if you fold down the passenger side (right side) of the backseats and have the front passenger push their seat all the way up, you could do it. The backseats should be 60/40 so just fold down the small side. Good luck!

Thanks Aaron

thats sort of what i was thinking.

**kipp** · 06-28-2009, 10:59 PM

nice lookin car ya got there. def does need the lip for it. and ya gotta make up your mind on what suspension you want for it. too bad you're not closer or I'd help ya with it.

**Armanduhx3** · 06-28-2009, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kipp

nice lookin car ya got there. def does need the lip for it. and ya gotta make up your mind on what suspension you want for it. too bad you're not closer or I'd help ya with it.

Thanks & I know, i know. But I have till August

I think I might have enough saved up for dampers and springs.

**nmd003** · 06-29-2009, 01:44 AM

That's gonna look sweet! Would look more awesome with color matched everything (idea of what to do next maybe??). And rofl at your signature haha.

**Armanduhx3** · 06-29-2009, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmd003

That's gonna look sweet! Would look more awesome with color matched everything (idea of what to do next maybe??). And rofl at your signature haha.

if what was colormatched? Well the lower grille will be out of mesh,

?
and haha thankss

**nmd003** · 06-29-2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armanduhx3

if what was colormatched? Well the lower grille will be out of mesh,

?
and haha thankss

door handles, mirror caps, those black bumper strips on the sides of the car (idk what they're actually called; mine doesn't have any

)

and no of course the grill should stay mesh black lol

06-27-2009, 03:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Armanduhx3 "Shut Up man, get on my horse" Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 1,691	Florida Build Thread Florida Focus Build Thread! Well im going ahead of my planned build time since I have family over and there usually isn't time. But, Ill try doing as much as I can. Caution: Very slow build thread Here is my very stock 2001 CD Silver ZX3: __________________ aRmanda\|\|Tweet\|\|Building teh zx3\|\|Girls of FJ Last edited by Armanduhx3; 07-09-2009 at 06:11 PM.

06-27-2009, 03:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
SVT3658 MS Paint PWNS ME! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jax FL Posts: 3,203	Re: Florida Focus Fail. Like David's car, I'm sure a few of my old parts will end up on yours too __________________ 2002 SVT Focus #3658 CD Silver with Red Inserts born on 7-30-2002 \| SVT3658 here, 02SilverSVT over there... *Join the SVT Owners Group!*

06-27-2009, 04:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
1svt4u2c Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 2,840	Re: Florida Focus $75 for an SVT front bumper = win! Great find. Just swap over your corner lights, get the lower lip for it, and I'd actually like to see what it would look like with the custom grill on there. And if you want the fogs, I'm sure you could find a set on E-Bay for pretty cheap. Mod on __________________ .._____ ............<--2003 SVT Focus /___l__\__ ........#2940 of 3985 l(o)____(o)l........Build Date 06/13/03

06-27-2009, 07:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
REVSWIN I'm bringing Zetec back... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 2,838	Re: Florida Focus You can do without the fogs until your money tree gets bigger, but I would get a SVT lower grille and lip for sure. It will not look right without them. ACTUALLY... I just remembered that I have extra fog brackets brand new in the box from ford. I damaged my SVT bumper years ago and bought a new kit, so I have extra brackets. Let me look them up on Tousley and I will give you a REALLY fair price on them if you want. __________________ Gerald 2001 MK fOCUS ZX3 *Half aRSe* 2001 B7 fOCUS ZX3 powerworks

06-27-2009, 08:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
BlackZX3EvansAD TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Driver's Seat Posts: 893	Re: Florida Focus Can't wait to see how this turns out! Good luck. Let me know if you need some help throwing the SVT front on. I'll be back home by then so just give me a call. __________________ BlackZX3EvansAD '07 Black ZX3 SE "Habibi" FS Exhaust, FS CAI, FS Front stress bar, FS Front Lip, FS Engine Cover, Oznium inside, Dark Argent EAPs outside, 1.75" drop via FRPP. "If this car was a breakfast. It would be cornflakes on toast"

06-27-2009, 08:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
BlackZX3EvansAD TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Driver's Seat Posts: 893	Re: Florida Focus No problem. Make sure to remind me to bring that niteshade over and then i can just get it back from you whenever your done. By the look of this build thread, i am going to say 2052. __________________ BlackZX3EvansAD '07 Black ZX3 SE "Habibi" FS Exhaust, FS CAI, FS Front stress bar, FS Front Lip, FS Engine Cover, Oznium inside, Dark Argent EAPs outside, 1.75" drop via FRPP. "If this car was a breakfast. It would be cornflakes on toast"

06-28-2009, 04:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
Lee1188 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England Posts: 497	Re: Florida Focus I recognised you from Cardomain.... curiosity here... if your in Florida, I presume the BMW was registered elsewhere, judging by the plates on it? L __________________ ZX5//Pipercross Viper//Magnex//KEI Racing//Toyo//Eibach//Ultra \|\| FFOC \|\| Ford Parts UK \|\|

06-28-2009, 04:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
LornesBored [FJ] Special Ed. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: West Van, BC, Canada Posts: 9,192	Re: Florida Focus any updates?

06-28-2009, 01:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
Armanduhx3 "Shut Up man, get on my horse" Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 1,691	Re: Florida Focus Washed the car, and prepped it for its surgery Tomorrow at 5:30, 75$ leaves, and a new SVT bumper comes. __________________ aRmanda\|\|Tweet\|\|Building teh zx3\|\|Girls of FJ

06-28-2009, 02:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
BlackZX3EvansAD TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Driver's Seat Posts: 893	Re: Florida Focus Sweet! Can't wait to see how it looks. I'll give you a call when i get in to come by and see it. __________________ BlackZX3EvansAD '07 Black ZX3 SE "Habibi" FS Exhaust, FS CAI, FS Front stress bar, FS Front Lip, FS Engine Cover, Oznium inside, Dark Argent EAPs outside, 1.75" drop via FRPP. "If this car was a breakfast. It would be cornflakes on toast"

06-28-2009, 08:02 PM	#17 (permalink)
Armanduhx3 "Shut Up man, get on my horse" Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 1,691	Re: Florida Focus Is it possible to fit 4 people and a svt bumper in my 01. I measured my bumper (should be roughly the same as the svt) and the only way i can fit four of us and a bumper. is down the middle of the car (starting behind the center console) __________________ aRmanda\|\|Tweet\|\|Building teh zx3\|\|Girls of FJ

06-28-2009, 08:11 PM	#18 (permalink)
2focusd [FJ] Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 15,364	Re: Florida Focus In a short answer, no. -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 '08 Carbon Grey Metallic Hyundai Tuscani GT V6 Early '00 ZX3 - E-spec in progress (Rattletrap) - Gone but not forgotten!

06-28-2009, 08:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
BlackZX3EvansAD TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Driver's Seat Posts: 893	Re: Florida Focus Not sure about a <05 but if you fold down the passenger side (right side) of the backseats and have the front passenger push their seat all the way up, you could do it. The backseats should be 60/40 so just fold down the small side. Good luck! __________________ BlackZX3EvansAD '07 Black ZX3 SE "Habibi" FS Exhaust, FS CAI, FS Front stress bar, FS Front Lip, FS Engine Cover, Oznium inside, Dark Argent EAPs outside, 1.75" drop via FRPP. "If this car was a breakfast. It would be cornflakes on toast"

06-28-2009, 10:59 PM	#21 (permalink)
kipp Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: KCK Posts: 1,535	Re: Florida Focus nice lookin car ya got there. def does need the lip for it. and ya gotta make up your mind on what suspension you want for it. too bad you're not closer or I'd help ya with it. __________________ 2009 Vista Blue 5spd Coupe AKA Blue Reign - mods underway 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 1975 Kawasaki KZ400 - Cafe Project www.cardomain.com/id/blazer8302

06-29-2009, 01:44 AM	#23 (permalink)
nmd003 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 762	Re: Florida Focus That's gonna look sweet! Would look more awesome with color matched everything (idea of what to do next maybe??). And rofl at your signature haha. __________________ 2008 Brilliant Silver Metallic Focus SE Sedan FocusSport Stealth Exhaust, F2 CAI, 40% Tint, Fly-By-Wire ground upgrade, 17" König Blatants with Kumho Ecsta ASXs, 20mm RSB. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3271245 Selling my aftermarket parts!! PM me if interested!

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