'09 Focus SES coupe my new toy - The Ford Focus Forum

**tysmagic** · 07-08-2009, 01:11 PM

I got my new Focus as a graduation gift. I've done a few mild mods Roush CAI and some interior toys trunk L.E.D.s. Currently I have plans to lower it (1.6" eibach springs) i'd like some opinions on if I'd be happy with ride quality and look with these springs if anyone has any tips. Also I am looking at getting a carbon fiber dash kit. Anyways, without further babble here she is...

This was almost immediately after I got her home. I love the look of the 17" wheels and the blackened chrome headlight taillights and grill. The roof spoiler is a nice touch, definately harkening back to a previous model. Not a huge fan of the kumho's but they are decent tires for my daily drive.

Shaved the rear end first thing. No more focus or SES badging, like the clean look. Next I went with a Roush Cold Air Intake. I had not seen many other Roush CAI so I was kind of risking it. However, it turned out really nice and I enjoy the extra performance, especially the improved gas mileage.

Replaced the factory trunk light with two bright blue L.E.D. strips. Does a good job to show off the factory sub and my work case right? Ha.

Hope I've done a decent job so far. I like what I've done with the car. If I could get some opinions on where would be a good place to keep going with the car I would really love to hear it. Its a daily driver however I enjoy driving the twisties and experiencing a good open road.

**170499** · 07-08-2009, 02:21 PM

Looks like you are off to a great start!! Welcome to FocalJet, and to kick things off....

DROP AND TINT!!!!!

Car looks clean so far, just keep it that way.

**wilko** · 07-08-2009, 03:08 PM

Nice 09 coupe man. I can't wait to see what you have planned with for the paint on the front bumper.

LOOKING GOOD. BTW. Blurr or white out your licence plate. (Or photoshop it to somthing else).

**tysmagic** · 07-08-2009, 03:21 PM

I've never understood the point in photoshopping the plate as I used to but got tired of it cause I didn't see why I needed too. But thanks for the tip! The front bumper is going to be nice I hope. Its a slight variation of an evo X or RS the paint guy said it should be, well, he liked the idea. Photoshopped something like this:

**fastway40** · 07-09-2009, 01:33 AM

^ I vote no on that... just doesnt work right with that bumper.

**Reedicus26** · 07-09-2009, 01:08 PM

Very slick lookin' focus, especially considering it is stock! I would agree about painting the lower bumper, leave it as is!

**biscuitninja** · 07-10-2009, 12:59 PM

I'd leave a ring of lower silver trim around the intake, but that'd be like stock. I'd probably do it... it looks agressive, kinda like the old Audi's.

good luck
-bix

**hommie** · 07-10-2009, 05:31 PM

I just got one of those to. It is a great car!

**tysmagic** · 07-19-2009, 02:13 PM

I just finished my first auto cross and I must say I had a blast!

My quickest time with 44.3, which was far from fastest, but like I said it was a lot of fun

Got a lot of looks with the new focus, surprisingly several people had no idea what it was

. Especially since the trunk is shaved. It was very cool to hear so many people with such a positive attitude and all car nuts to boot! This definately will not be my last event.
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/562/1003736.jpg
http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/3670/1003761.jpg
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/1582/1003785v.jpg

Also, for the moment I'm not painting the bumper.

**focusownerskid** · 07-19-2009, 02:28 PM

LOVE IT!

I have a special place in my heart for CD Silver '09s.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilko

LOOKING GOOD. BTW. Blurr or white out your licence plate. (Or photoshop it to somthing else).

May want to drive around w/ a cover on your plate because those same people that are online ALSO DRIVE AROUND EVERYDAY!

- Drew

**Focusized1976** · 07-19-2009, 07:24 PM

Really liking the new Focus's. I am thinking about trading my 06 on one, but I have the ST and have really enjoyed the hell out of it.

Not to mention in 2 years it is paid off......long finish line still, but closest I have been in same time on paying anything off, lol!

**tysmagic** · 07-19-2009, 11:21 PM

Thank ya very much. I'm currently working on upgrading the factory sub/amp it's all wired right except getting sound to errupt from the sub. The amp is powered and I can test everything to work. I could really use a wiring diagram for the factory sub as I'm assuming things at the moment (and we all know what assuming does). I got the remote wire right (which I'm using) and I know which two are the power and ground (not using them) and I thought it would leave me w/ the two speaker wires, which I am running through a cheapo lo/hi impedance adapter (which I'm begining to think is the problem). Just for a sneak peak here is some work in progress stuff with a test fit of the amp rack(thats the green striped thing):

**nmd003** · 07-20-2009, 01:55 AM

Lookin' good so far! I need to go do at least one auto-x this year if i get a chance to.

**tysmagic** · 07-31-2009, 10:41 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fo...on_.282008-.29

Apparently I made it on to the wiki for the 2009 model year focus

(second one down on the left, silver showing the back end) I know it's a free and editable, but it was kind of cool seeing someone used my picture...however they could have at least told me

**tysmagic** · 01-15-2010, 08:51 PM

I bought myself the steeda short throw for christmas and I absolutely love it. My girlfriend got me a mini-sombrero as a joke and I thought it looked rather snazzy sitting on my ball so I snapped a quick pic

I mostly just wanted to recommend this mod! While I know the performance itself isn't improved (or if my shifts are faster it's only by mere fractions of seconds), the fun-to-driveability is ten fold!

**WildBill02** · 01-16-2010, 03:13 AM

i was debating on getting the sts. but seeing that pic im sold. im definitely buying one in the next 2 weeks

07-08-2009, 01:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
tysmagic TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Music Town, TN Posts: 344	'09 Focus SES coupe my new toy I got my new Focus as a graduation gift. I've done a few mild mods Roush CAI and some interior toys trunk L.E.D.s. Currently I have plans to lower it (1.6" eibach springs) i'd like some opinions on if I'd be happy with ride quality and look with these springs if anyone has any tips. Also I am looking at getting a carbon fiber dash kit. Anyways, without further babble here she is... This was almost immediately after I got her home. I love the look of the 17" wheels and the blackened chrome headlight taillights and grill. The roof spoiler is a nice touch, definately harkening back to a previous model. Not a huge fan of the kumho's but they are decent tires for my daily drive. Shaved the rear end first thing. No more focus or SES badging, like the clean look. Next I went with a Roush Cold Air Intake. I had not seen many other Roush CAI so I was kind of risking it. However, it turned out really nice and I enjoy the extra performance, especially the improved gas mileage. Replaced the factory trunk light with two bright blue L.E.D. strips. Does a good job to show off the factory sub and my work case right? Ha. Hope I've done a decent job so far. I like what I've done with the car. If I could get some opinions on where would be a good place to keep going with the car I would really love to hear it. Its a daily driver however I enjoy driving the twisties and experiencing a good open road.

07-08-2009, 02:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
170499 Torquey 2.3 Texan Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 686	Re: '09 Focus SES coupe my new toy Looks like you are off to a great start!! Welcome to FocalJet, and to kick things off.... DROP AND TINT!!!!! Car looks clean so far, just keep it that way. __________________ 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

07-08-2009, 03:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
wilko Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: WNY. Posts: 2,632	Re: '09 Focus SES coupe my new toy Nice 09 coupe man. I can't wait to see what you have planned with for the paint on the front bumper. LOOKING GOOD. BTW. Blurr or white out your licence plate. (Or photoshop it to somthing else). __________________ - ? Stock 2008 Ford Focus. Mods... None. Current_Focaljet_Forza_3_series Last edited by wilko; 07-08-2009 at 03:10 PM. Reason: A little privacy.

07-08-2009, 03:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
tysmagic TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Music Town, TN Posts: 344	Re: '09 Focus SES coupe my new toy I've never understood the point in photoshopping the plate as I used to but got tired of it cause I didn't see why I needed too. But thanks for the tip! The front bumper is going to be nice I hope. Its a slight variation of an evo X or RS the paint guy said it should be, well, he liked the idea. Photoshopped something like this: __________________ -Ty 09 Focus SES coupe (coupé if you want to look fancy)

07-09-2009, 01:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
fastway40 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 612	Re: '09 Focus SES coupe my new toy ^ I vote no on that... just doesnt work right with that bumper. __________________ *-Chase#40* 2000ZX3 *http://www.loopd.com/members/fastway40* Hey NW racers, check this site out - http://www.nwtrackdays.com/forum/index.php

07-09-2009, 01:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Reedicus26 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,158	Re: '09 Focus SES coupe my new toy Very slick lookin' focus, especially considering it is stock! I would agree about painting the lower bumper, leave it as is!

07-10-2009, 12:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
biscuitninja [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,035	Re: '09 Focus SES coupe my new toy I'd leave a ring of lower silver trim around the intake, but that'd be like stock. I'd probably do it... it looks agressive, kinda like the old Audi's. good luck -bix __________________ I feel blank.

07-10-2009, 05:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
hommie [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 7,001	Re: '09 Focus SES coupe my new toy I just got one of those to. It is a great car! __________________ 2009 Focus SES Coupe FSWERKS CAI, FSWERKS up & lower stress bars, H&R coilovers, Borla Exhaust, Steeda STS.

07-19-2009, 02:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
tysmagic TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Music Town, TN Posts: 344	Re: '09 Focus SES coupe my new toy I just finished my first auto cross and I must say I had a blast! My quickest time with 44.3, which was far from fastest, but like I said it was a lot of fun Got a lot of looks with the new focus, surprisingly several people had no idea what it was. Especially since the trunk is shaved. It was very cool to hear so many people with such a positive attitude and all car nuts to boot! This definately will not be my last event. http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/562/1003736.jpg http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/3670/1003761.jpg http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/1582/1003785v.jpg Also, for the moment I'm not painting the bumper. __________________ -Ty 09 Focus SES coupe (coupé if you want to look fancy) Last edited by tysmagic; 07-20-2009 at 01:23 AM. Reason: added picture links

07-19-2009, 07:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
Focusized1976 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Near a big arse lake..... Posts: 972	Re: '09 Focus SES coupe my new toy Really liking the new Focus's. I am thinking about trading my 06 on one, but I have the ST and have really enjoyed the hell out of it. Not to mention in 2 years it is paid off......long finish line still, but closest I have been in same time on paying anything off, lol!

07-19-2009, 11:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
tysmagic TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Music Town, TN Posts: 344	Re: '09 Focus SES coupe my new toy Thank ya very much. I'm currently working on upgrading the factory sub/amp it's all wired right except getting sound to errupt from the sub. The amp is powered and I can test everything to work. I could really use a wiring diagram for the factory sub as I'm assuming things at the moment (and we all know what assuming does). I got the remote wire right (which I'm using) and I know which two are the power and ground (not using them) and I thought it would leave me w/ the two speaker wires, which I am running through a cheapo lo/hi impedance adapter (which I'm begining to think is the problem). Just for a sneak peak here is some work in progress stuff with a test fit of the amp rack(thats the green striped thing): __________________ -Ty 09 Focus SES coupe (coupé if you want to look fancy)

07-20-2009, 01:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
nmd003 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 863	Re: '09 Focus SES coupe my new toy Lookin' good so far! I need to go do at least one auto-x this year if i get a chance to. __________________ 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.

07-31-2009, 10:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
tysmagic TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Music Town, TN Posts: 344	Re: '09 Focus SES coupe my new toy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fo...on_.282008-.29 Apparently I made it on to the wiki for the 2009 model year focus (second one down on the left, silver showing the back end) I know it's a free and editable, but it was kind of cool seeing someone used my picture...however they could have at least told me __________________ -Ty 09 Focus SES coupe (coupé if you want to look fancy)

01-15-2010, 08:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
tysmagic TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Music Town, TN Posts: 344	Re: '09 Focus SES coupe my new toy I bought myself the steeda short throw for christmas and I absolutely love it. My girlfriend got me a mini-sombrero as a joke and I thought it looked rather snazzy sitting on my ball so I snapped a quick pic I mostly just wanted to recommend this mod! While I know the performance itself isn't improved (or if my shifts are faster it's only by mere fractions of seconds), the fun-to-driveability is ten fold! __________________ -Ty 09 Focus SES coupe (coupé if you want to look fancy)

01-16-2010, 03:13 AM	#16 (permalink)
WildBill02 TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 100	Re: '09 Focus SES coupe my new toy i was debating on getting the sts. but seeing that pic im sold. im definitely buying one in the next 2 weeks __________________ 2000 Ford Focus ZX3 old 2009 Focus Coupe SE new Tints 5% front and rear 35% on the windshield, HID's, FSWERKS CAI, H&R 1.5in lowering springs

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