Almost done.... - The Ford Focus Forum

**Lopedia** · 07-07-2009, 03:34 PM

Just wanted to get it out there. Got the Rieger kit on it. Rota Attacks are done. Want to add a few other things to it like a supercharger or turbo...will be callin around for prices. Here are the pics...enjoy.

**170499** · 07-07-2009, 03:48 PM

looks good...i'm diggin the wheels.

**2focusd** · 07-07-2009, 04:09 PM

Absolutely perfect

-Brian

**01focuszx3** · 07-07-2009, 04:25 PM

Awesome, love the wheels

**red02svt** · 07-07-2009, 04:39 PM

that must have taken some time. did you do it yourself btw looks good

**redman43** · 07-07-2009, 05:04 PM

That does look good.

**Lopedia** · 07-07-2009, 05:44 PM

LOL...gotta love this. Been a while since my last post...noticed that the web page changed a little. Logged on and noticed that the Teams Rigz didn't want to refresh to allow me to see any of the new posts since 1:00 pm...but what is really weird, it only affected the Teams Rigz area...looking at my posts now trying to read the replies and can't see any...well I assume that most are good replies...hehe...will be trying to figure out this issue...

**Lopedia** · 07-07-2009, 05:53 PM

Ahhhh...now I can see your replies...I love computers...lol. As for the wheels, had them done in VA. I wish that I had a powdercoating booth. The colors were my design. Originally, I wanted to powdercoat the wheels chrome. Was told that it wouldn't look as great as real chrome and plus it would oxidize. He showed me some of his candies. Was going to just have the outer lip done in candy red, but I've seen that. Decided to go with the design that you see now...the flat black was a last minute change. Was supposed to be glossy black. The black was the final coat and he showed me a pic of the powder...so we went with flat

Now to look for the next major mod...thx or the compliments.

**Great One** · 07-07-2009, 07:08 PM

The car looks awesome, all I would suggest is painting the calipers black to finish off the look.

**Armanduhx3** · 07-07-2009, 07:08 PM

awesome

**Lifeguardjoe** · 07-07-2009, 07:32 PM

Looks awesome!

**guitarseth** · 07-07-2009, 09:14 PM

Looks great! My only suggestions are amber turns and painted Machs. The chrome isn't flowing with the rest of the car.

**01focuszx3** · 07-07-2009, 09:29 PM

Yea, paint the machs black, and niteshade the blinkers and talils! will flo alot betta

**o2_designs** · 07-07-2009, 10:22 PM

I really like it!

However, with the euro kit and all, a set of euro wheels would be great!!

**Lopedia** · 07-07-2009, 10:27 PM

yeah...the chrome does stick out. I had silver Ultraleggras before the Attacks. Was saving up to pick up some Fikse rims...things change. Have the smoked out turns on order. Will smoke out the rest of the lights as well, but I need to find out some info about the laws of TX. What I can or can not do. K then...ty for the advice. Cheers.

**secondechomatt** · 07-07-2009, 10:58 PM

don't tint the headlights. Crack em open and paint the housing black. Look in exterior mods for the methods to do this.

looks great!

**1svt4u2c** · 07-08-2009, 04:29 AM

OMG! I SOOOOOO wanted to do that to my 5 spoke SVT wheels! MAN that looks sexy!

[Eric Cartman]Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet[/Eric Cartman]

**PCP_TwilightZX3** · 07-08-2009, 10:18 AM

yeah those wheels are definately gorgeous FAP FAP FAP

**SVT2RS** · 07-08-2009, 04:05 PM

I like everything except the huge bra in the windshield

Repeating the props for those wheels, very nice custom paint design and execution.

**stilix** · 07-08-2009, 05:08 PM

dam dude that looks sweet love the wheels

**faster_than_u** · 07-08-2009, 05:26 PM

imho it looks perfect, but need some oem euro tail lights, and some "euro" wheels

**ghostrider86** · 07-08-2009, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lopedia

Ahhhh...now I can see your replies...I love computers...lol. As for the wheels, had them done in VA. I wish that I had a powdercoating booth. The colors were my design. Originally, I wanted to powdercoat the wheels chrome. Was told that it wouldn't look as great as real chrome and plus it would oxidize. He showed me some of his candies. Was going to just have the outer lip done in candy red, but I've seen that. Decided to go with the design that you see now...the flat black was a last minute change. Was supposed to be glossy black. The black was the final coat and he showed me a pic of the powder...so we went with flat

Now to look for the next major mod...thx or the compliments.

Seriously great job! I have been toying around with wheel color ideas for a couple of months and haven't seen anything that got my attention.
Your wheels get my attention, i love the bright color on the flat black! Your design will influence my choice for sure!

**CrUziN4L** · 07-09-2009, 09:58 AM

wow

well done on those wheels! really awesome affect...love when people take it out of the norm tastefully

-chris

**Lopedia** · 07-10-2009, 07:22 PM

Thx for the compliments.

Took my SVTF to the local dealership to get some things worked. Found out earlier this week, will be heading out to Guam. For those of you who want to know what I do for a living, not in the military (been there done that), I'm a govy contractor. Spent the last 10 years of my life working with the CIA. Had dreams of resigning and getting a normal job in San Antonio, TX...ain't going to happen.

Well anyways, went to the dealership. Kind of funny on how much attention the SVTF gets when minor mods are done to it. Had an '10 Mustange GT there and an '09 SES Focus with EAP wheels. As soon as I pulled up, was like flys on poop.

One of the service guys there popped the hood and yelled, "Where's the turbo?!?!" Those wheels cost me $150 each.

Just put in a large order with CFM on some NA parts. Decided on not to go with the FI. Keeping her as a daily driver and to do some spirited driving on the weekends while out in Guam. Cheers//Frank.

**SVT2RS** · 07-12-2009, 12:25 AM

Yea, dealerships are fun. Ford for life. Plus a Subaru. Then back to Ford thereafter.

Again, love the wheels, I predict we see more of your paint design in the future.

07-07-2009, 03:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lopedia TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cibolo, TX Posts: 107	Almost done.... Just wanted to get it out there. Got the Rieger kit on it. Rota Attacks are done. Want to add a few other things to it like a supercharger or turbo...will be callin around for prices. Here are the pics...enjoy.

07-07-2009, 03:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
170499 Torquey 2.3 Texan Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 686	Re: Almost done.... looks good...i'm diggin the wheels. __________________ 2005 2.3 Liter Sonic Blue SVT Mods: 2.3 Duratec Swap, Focus Sport CAI, MBRP Exhaust, Massive Strut Bar, Roush Struts, Progress Lowering Springs, SVT 5-Spoke Wheels w/ Kumho Ecsta ASXs, SVT Interior & Exterior Goodies, Roush Pedals, Flat Black Grills, 5%/15% Tint, Kenwood System

07-07-2009, 04:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
2focusd What have I... What have I... What have I done to deserve this? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 15,623	Re: Almost done.... Absolutely perfect -Brian __________________ '08 Carbon Grey Metallic Hyundai Tuscani GT V6 - KDM-spec underway (and almost done!) Early '00 ZX3 - E-spec in progress (Rattletrap) - Gone but not forgotten!

07-07-2009, 04:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
01focuszx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherryville NC, Posts: 1,264	Re: Almost done.... Awesome, love the wheels

07-07-2009, 04:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
red02svt TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 136	Re: Almost done.... that must have taken some time. did you do it yourself btw looks good

07-07-2009, 05:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
redman43 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 509	Re: Almost done.... That does look good. __________________ '02 White SE Sedan 2.0 Zetec FS Stealth Exahust, FS Cool-Flo KYB AGX Adjustable struts/shocks, Apex 1.6" springs, FC Front Strut Bar Pioneer DEHP750MP, Infinity Reference 5.25 comps, Infinity Reference 6x8

07-07-2009, 05:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lopedia TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cibolo, TX Posts: 107	Re: Almost done.... LOL...gotta love this. Been a while since my last post...noticed that the web page changed a little. Logged on and noticed that the Teams Rigz didn't want to refresh to allow me to see any of the new posts since 1:00 pm...but what is really weird, it only affected the Teams Rigz area...looking at my posts now trying to read the replies and can't see any...well I assume that most are good replies...hehe...will be trying to figure out this issue...

07-07-2009, 05:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lopedia TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cibolo, TX Posts: 107	Re: Almost done.... Ahhhh...now I can see your replies...I love computers...lol. As for the wheels, had them done in VA. I wish that I had a powdercoating booth. The colors were my design. Originally, I wanted to powdercoat the wheels chrome. Was told that it wouldn't look as great as real chrome and plus it would oxidize. He showed me some of his candies. Was going to just have the outer lip done in candy red, but I've seen that. Decided to go with the design that you see now...the flat black was a last minute change. Was supposed to be glossy black. The black was the final coat and he showed me a pic of the powder...so we went with flat Now to look for the next major mod...thx or the compliments.

07-07-2009, 07:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Great One TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lompoc, Ca Posts: 439	Re: Almost done.... The car looks awesome, all I would suggest is painting the calipers black to finish off the look. __________________ '03 Zx3 Toredor Red HKS Cat-back, FC Short Shifter, AEM CAI, 17" Enkie Pk6, Ford Racing Suspension Kit, Long Tube Race Header, FS Upper strut Bar

07-07-2009, 07:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Armanduhx3 "Shut Up man, get on my horse" Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 2,007	Re: Almost done.... awesome __________________ aRmanda\|\|Building it Girls of FJ\|\|FLorida Focus.org

07-07-2009, 09:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
guitarseth Look under the curve... UNDER THE CURVE! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Wooster, OH Posts: 3,637	Re: Almost done.... Looks great! My only suggestions are amber turns and painted Machs. The chrome isn't flowing with the rest of the car. __________________ French Blue 2003 ZX3 Power Premium MTX Mild Naturally Aspirated build - Modded for driving enjoyment My Car

07-07-2009, 09:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
01focuszx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherryville NC, Posts: 1,264	Re: Almost done.... Yea, paint the machs black, and niteshade the blinkers and talils! will flo alot betta

07-07-2009, 10:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
o2_designs Resident Wheel-Whore Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: mnfocus.com Posts: 11,275	Re: Almost done.... I really like it! However, with the euro kit and all, a set of euro wheels would be great!! __________________ *06 Mk5 VW GLi, DSG, Pkage1. Currently mostly stock, but its still winter...give it time...:p* ~~BOOST CREW, Bottled Fresh since 2006 ~~ Vacuum Crew, Stirring things up since 2008~~

07-07-2009, 10:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
Lopedia TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cibolo, TX Posts: 107	Re: Almost done.... yeah...the chrome does stick out. I had silver Ultraleggras before the Attacks. Was saving up to pick up some Fikse rims...things change. Have the smoked out turns on order. Will smoke out the rest of the lights as well, but I need to find out some info about the laws of TX. What I can or can not do. K then...ty for the advice. Cheers.

07-07-2009, 10:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
secondechomatt [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Trenton, MI. Posts: 5,445	Re: Almost done.... don't tint the headlights. Crack em open and paint the housing black. Look in exterior mods for the methods to do this. looks great! __________________ BRONCO BFG/RUST/WHITETRASH/TREEFAIL "The existence of flamethrowers is proof that someone, somewhere, said to himself, "I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't feel like walking over there to do it."

07-08-2009, 10:18 AM	#18 (permalink)
PCP_TwilightZX3 O <---loop me----> . Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The OC Maryland Posts: 2,813	Re: Almost done.... yeah those wheels are definately gorgeous FAP FAP FAP __________________ 2007 Infra ST 2.3 Steeda Intake, Hella 500's, Borla catback, OBX header, FS front strut brace, Massive rear Brace, Poly rear mount, Xcal 3 tuned by Focussport. Eibach PK springs

07-08-2009, 04:29 AM	#17 (permalink)
1svt4u2c Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 2,943	Re: Almost done.... OMG! I SOOOOOO wanted to do that to my 5 spoke SVT wheels! MAN that looks sexy! [Eric Cartman]Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet[/Eric Cartman] __________________ .._____ ............<--2003 SVT Focus......................................................2004 Mazda3-->............______/ /___l__\__ ........#2940 of 3985............................................................Daily Driver..............__/__\|__\|_\ l(o)____(o)l........Build Date 06/13/03..................................................Zoom Zoom.............\|(o)____.(o)\|

07-08-2009, 04:05 PM	#19 (permalink)
SVT2RS TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 939	Re: Almost done.... I like everything except the huge bra in the windshield Repeating the props for those wheels, very nice custom paint design and execution. __________________ SVT2RS 2004 SVT with RS Widebody Conversion Powerworks Supercharger Tein SS coilovers w/ EDFC module 251hp & 209lbs torque http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2134793/1

07-08-2009, 05:08 PM	#20 (permalink)
stilix TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: azusa,ca Posts: 739	Re: Almost done.... dam dude that looks sweet love the wheels

07-08-2009, 05:26 PM	#21 (permalink)
faster_than_u TEAM Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 795	Re: Almost done.... imho it looks perfect, but need some oem euro tail lights, and some "euro" wheels

07-10-2009, 07:22 PM	#24 (permalink)
Lopedia TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cibolo, TX Posts: 107	Re: Almost done.... Thx for the compliments. Took my SVTF to the local dealership to get some things worked. Found out earlier this week, will be heading out to Guam. For those of you who want to know what I do for a living, not in the military (been there done that), I'm a govy contractor. Spent the last 10 years of my life working with the CIA. Had dreams of resigning and getting a normal job in San Antonio, TX...ain't going to happen. Well anyways, went to the dealership. Kind of funny on how much attention the SVTF gets when minor mods are done to it. Had an '10 Mustange GT there and an '09 SES Focus with EAP wheels. As soon as I pulled up, was like flys on poop. One of the service guys there popped the hood and yelled, "Where's the turbo?!?!" Those wheels cost me $150 each. Just put in a large order with CFM on some NA parts. Decided on not to go with the FI. Keeping her as a daily driver and to do some spirited driving on the weekends while out in Guam. Cheers//Frank.

07-12-2009, 12:25 AM	#25 (permalink)
SVT2RS TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 939	Re: Almost done.... Yea, dealerships are fun. Ford for life. Plus a Subaru. Then back to Ford thereafter. Again, love the wheels, I predict we see more of your paint design in the future. __________________ SVT2RS 2004 SVT with RS Widebody Conversion Powerworks Supercharger Tein SS coilovers w/ EDFC module 251hp & 209lbs torque http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2134793/1

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