Added a SAP diffuser and painted the calipers - The Ford Focus Forum

**pablo** · 11-06-2009, 11:53 PM

Nothing major, that's for sure, but got around to a couple of things I have wanted to do since I've had the car. The shots are of the terrible variety, snapped them after work on the way out of the office just to get some pictures, tell it's after 5 by the long shadows.

Anyway...

To keep it Rigz legal

The shot I took here does not do this thing justice. My wife commented on
how it "really did make it look better".

I'm not sure what 'it' is but for her
to say ANYTHING about my car, or any car for that matter, 'it' must really
look MUY MACHO!!!

(maybe she's talking about my 'it')

Brake calipers turned out better than I expected, and I'm glad Ataru talked
me into going with the red caliper paint instead of black.
[Front]

[Rear]

I know, nothing earth shattering or 'cool', and pardon the filthy car, but I'm pretty pumped to get that stuff on there or done.

And yes Andrew, shut-up, I know it's 4x4!

[Now to find that Euro grill]

**SVT3658** · 11-06-2009, 11:56 PM

Looks great Barry!

Shoulda drove it around the block once or twice before taking pics to get that suspension settled back down

(I'm guessing it's 4x4 status because you had it up in the air while painting the calipers...It looked a LOT lower last time you posted pics)

**Binky** · 11-07-2009, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pablo

I know, nothing earth shattering or 'cool', and pardon the filthy car, but I'm pretty pumped to get that stuff on there

It may not be earth shattering, but it's tasteful and perfect. And I love your wheels instead of the EAPS.

**FORDSVTPARTS** · 11-07-2009, 12:36 AM

Looks great!

The SAP diffuser is one of the best mods you can do on an SVT.

**bustonit** · 11-07-2009, 12:50 AM

I'm digging it. Lookin schweet

**Ataru** · 11-07-2009, 12:15 PM

See, I have a good idea every now and then.

**WRCwannabe** · 11-07-2009, 12:38 PM

tint and drop

**SuperFlea** · 11-07-2009, 12:48 PM

Ageed! ^^ Lookg good though, liking the wheels.

**Ataru** · 11-07-2009, 01:37 PM

He had a drop, but it rode like crap so he went back to stock. Maybe one day he will get one that rides nice and looks better.

**02AllBlackSVT** · 11-07-2009, 01:42 PM

It looks OK Barry lol, jk looks good stop trying to be like me.. We needa photoshoot soon

Andrew

**Ataru** · 11-07-2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02AllBlackSVT

It looks OK Barry lol, jk looks good stop trying to be like me.. We needa photoshoot soon

Andrew

Sonic won't be able to be in that photoshoot unless he gets repaired sometime soon.

**02AllBlackSVT** · 11-07-2009, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ataru

Sonic won't be able to be in that photoshoot unless he gets repaired sometime soon.

Wow where have I been what happened. I still needa do my power steering I think I found the leak.....yes.

**Ataru** · 11-07-2009, 02:25 PM

2 bad axles that need to be replaced for starters.

**frdfocszx3** · 11-07-2009, 04:00 PM

Looks good. Makes me want to paint my calipers.

**pablo** · 11-07-2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVT3658

Looks great Barry!

Shoulda drove it around the block once or twice before taking pics to get that suspension settled back down

(I'm guessing it's 4x4 status because you had it up in the air while painting the calipers...It looked a LOT lower last time you posted pics)

I did drive it... probably 15 miles before I took these shots. I had the Progressive springs but stock struts and shocks = not good. Front bottomed on every, EVERY, bump in the road

Quote:

Originally Posted by Binky

It may not be earth shattering, but it's tasteful and perfect. And I love your wheels instead of the EAPS.

Thanks Bink! And agree, I can't get a picture that makes these wheels look as good as they really look. They're beaut's

Quote:

Originally Posted by FORDSVTPARTS

Looks great!

The SAP diffuser is one of the best mods you can do on an SVT.

Thanks Steve, appreciate all your help with the parts man. This little gem is coming along. You should have seen the dirt that fell out of the rear bumper when I pulled it off!!

I think the previous owners lived down a cow-path or something.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bustonit

I'm digging it. Lookin schweet

I still love the TD's... worth twice what I paid ----- and No, I won't send you any more money.

Seriously though, thanks again man - TD's are my favorite upgrade so far.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ataru

See, I have a good idea every now and then.

Shhh! I won't tell anyone.

Actually bud, this car wouldn't be as far along as it is without you. Thanks Jason, you're the man... well, at least the Focus man!

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRCwannabe

tint and drop

Oh, stop it!!!

I still haven't decided if I want to tint... but I am going to start putting back money to "drop" asap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperFlea

Ageed! ^^ Lookg good though, liking the wheels.

Oh come on, you love the wheels!

Thanks Johnathan, feel free to post up some B/W's of your wagon anytime.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02AllBlackSVT

It looks OK Barry lol, jk looks good stop trying to be like me.. We needa photoshoot soon

Andrew

Thanks 'Drew, I agree, one of these days we need at least to do another G2G.

And who knows, someone may bring a camera...

Quote:

Originally Posted by frdfocszx3

Looks good. Makes me want to paint my calipers.

Do it - Do it,

Do it - Do it, you know you want to.

**bustonit** · 11-07-2009, 06:20 PM

Quote:

I still love the TD's... worth twice what I paid ----- and No, I won't send you any more money. Seriously though, thanks again man - TD's are my favorite upgrade so far.

I'm happy to hear they make you happy. There's something about those wheels on a Focus. They always look classy, like they should have been there in the first place.
Car looks great!

**Slow03** · 11-08-2009, 01:18 AM

Calipers and diffuser look good man! I have always loved your car.

**frdfocszx3** · 11-08-2009, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pablo

Do it - Do it,

Do it - Do it, you know you want to.

Might as well, I already got a diffuser.

**lightning2nd** · 11-09-2009, 10:43 PM

lookin good

11-06-2009, 11:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
pablo SVT > Kona Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: (Barry) Tulsa, OK USA Posts: 786	Added a SAP diffuser and painted the calipers Nothing major, that's for sure, but got around to a couple of things I have wanted to do since I've had the car. The shots are of the terrible variety, snapped them after work on the way out of the office just to get some pictures, tell it's after 5 by the long shadows. Anyway... To keep it Rigz legal The shot I took here does not do this thing justice. My wife commented on how it "really did make it look better". I'm not sure what 'it' is but for her to say ANYTHING about my car, or any car for that matter, 'it' must really look MUY MACHO!!! (maybe she's talking about my 'it') Brake calipers turned out better than I expected, and I'm glad Ataru talked me into going with the red caliper paint instead of black. [Front] [Rear] I know, nothing earth shattering or 'cool', and pardon the filthy car, but I'm pretty pumped to get that stuff on there or done. And yes Andrew, shut-up, I know it's 4x4! [Now to find that Euro grill] __________________ 2004 Infra-red SVTF with EAP - 1 of 62 All give some, but some give all. Thank you veterans for my FREEDOM. It's nice to be good, but it's best to be nice.

11-06-2009, 11:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
SVT3658 MS Paint PWNS ME! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jax FL Posts: 3,204	Re: Added a SAP diffuser and painted the calipers Looks great Barry! Shoulda drove it around the block once or twice before taking pics to get that suspension settled back down (I'm guessing it's 4x4 status because you had it up in the air while painting the calipers...It looked a LOT lower last time you posted pics) __________________ 2002 SVT Focus #3658 CD Silver with Red Inserts born on 7-30-2002 \| SVT3658 here, 02SilverSVT over there... *Join the SVT Owners Group!*

11-07-2009, 12:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
FORDSVTPARTS Premier Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8,236	Re: Added a SAP diffuser and painted the calipers Looks great! The SAP diffuser is one of the best mods you can do on an SVT. __________________ To order from me just call 1-800-328-9552 and ask for Steve or use one of the methods below. Now accepting online orders here http://www.tousleyfordparts.com You can also find us here http://forums.focaljet.com/tousley-ford/ 2002 Silver SVT #2952 , custom CAI , Stage 2 throttle body, VF rear mount, FRPP 9mm wires, EAP/MACH HID's, Borla exhaust, K-W springs, FRPP UDP, Screamin Demon coil, Tuned by Mike at Unique Tuning in S.C.

11-07-2009, 12:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
bustonit Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The great divide Posts: 3,437	Re: Added a SAP diffuser and painted the calipers I'm digging it. Lookin schweet __________________ ...always in Focus Sarah Palin: A voice for the leaderless. Give me wings that I might fly, my restless soul is longing. No pain remains, no feeling...eternity awaits.

11-07-2009, 12:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ataru Team Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Oklahom Posts: 13,520	Re: Added a SAP diffuser and painted the calipers See, I have a good idea every now and then. __________________ Owner of SONIC the HEDGEHOG - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Focus ZX5 [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions?

11-07-2009, 12:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
WRCwannabe TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 921	Re: Added a SAP diffuser and painted the calipers tint and drop __________________ Wings & Teeth ™ ("I'm U.S. with a little bit of U.K. swagger" ™ )

11-07-2009, 12:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
SuperFlea Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fixing Something! Posts: 4,594	Re: Added a SAP diffuser and painted the calipers Ageed! ^^ Lookg good though, liking the wheels. __________________ I <3 My Wagon!

11-07-2009, 01:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ataru Team Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Oklahom Posts: 13,520	Re: Added a SAP diffuser and painted the calipers He had a drop, but it rode like crap so he went back to stock. Maybe one day he will get one that rides nice and looks better. __________________ Owner of SONIC the HEDGEHOG - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Focus ZX5 [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions?

11-07-2009, 01:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
02AllBlackSVT My iPhone Shoots Roosters! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,301	Re: Added a SAP diffuser and painted the calipers It looks OK Barry lol, jk looks good stop trying to be like me.. We needa photoshoot soon Andrew __________________ 03 Infra-Red SVTf #2935 of 3985 - Built June 13, 2003 97 Integra GSR - Fully Built - It RUNS!!!! 09 GSXR600

11-07-2009, 02:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ataru Team Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Oklahom Posts: 13,520	Re: Added a SAP diffuser and painted the calipers 2 bad axles that need to be replaced for starters. __________________ Owner of SONIC the HEDGEHOG - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Focus ZX5 [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions?

11-07-2009, 04:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
frdfocszx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Sandnes, Norway Posts: 4,320	Re: Added a SAP diffuser and painted the calipers Looks good. Makes me want to paint my calipers. __________________ 2009 Impreza WRX 1991 Toyota Chaser 2000 Focus ZX3 (sold)RIP

11-08-2009, 01:18 AM	#17 (permalink)
Slow03 TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 110	Re: Added a SAP diffuser and painted the calipers Calipers and diffuser look good man! I have always loved your car.

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lightning2nd TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sioux Falls,SD Posts: 411	Re: Added a SAP diffuser and painted the calipers lookin good __________________ RED 06' ZX4 2.0L Duratec cardomain.com/lightning2nd

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