BITCH ASS: A Build of Average Proportions and Modest Income

[cobrawannabe]

Picked up a 60mm spring conversion for the rear with 450lb/in x 150mm springs on Wednesday. Maybe I'll put them in this weekend while I'm trying to track down the infernal squeak back there. I've also got new rear swaybar bushings to toss in.

Up next is either clutch/flywheel or a 60mm spring conversion with camber plates, solid tophats, and pillowball camber plates up front. I'm probably going to convert the springs this summer and do the clutch while the car is stored over the winter.

My tow vehicle/ new DD will be very interesting

[cobrawannabe]

Exactly, my half-generation is a black sheep. I personally think it's a shame, the facelift did wonders for the car's lines.

Speedbumps really aren't too bad, I just take them slowly and at an angle.

[rice4life]

You found taillights for MK1s, not MK1.5s. They are very similar, but not at all the same. That being said, even if there were cheap aftermarket options, I'd not be adding them to my car, it's just not necessary when they stock lights already look so good. In case you didn't notice (90% of the people that look at the car don't), but I actually have tinted them very lightly.

The yellow car you linked to (thank you for not posting the picture directly, I appreciate that ) is a MK1.5, the difference you're seeing is the fact that he has shaved the lower grille bars, rub strips, and turn signals from his stock bumper; a look I am not fond of.

The more I know

Oh ok, it makes sense now. Yeah, I just love seeing those crap altezzas red tinted and I am throwing that idea around in a bunch of threads, and one guy actually did it(with great success) on his aerio.

You're right, as soon at the facelift hits, it seems like the aftermarket drops off for cheap ricer body parts. Thanks for sharing the info, I feel a bit less stupid.

Damn, that's low. Even the smallest speedbumps must seem like mountains.

[cobrawannabe]

I went on egay and found like a few hundred sets of altezza's and other crappy tail lights on the cheap.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/domeniccucunato/my%20240sx/P1010187.jpg

I'm talking about doing that to the altezzas.

Oh yeah, I don't know shit about focuses, so bare with me hahaha.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u204/the_chukker/New%20fofo/IMG_5104.jpg

Apparently that's called a MK1.5

You found taillights for MK1s, not MK1.5s. They are very similar, but not at all the same. That being said, even if there were cheap aftermarket options, I'd not be adding them to my car, it's just not necessary when they stock lights already look so good. In case you didn't notice (90% of the people that look at the car don't), but I actually have tinted them very lightly.

The yellow car you linked to (thank you for not posting the picture directly, I appreciate that ) is a MK1.5, the difference you're seeing is the fact that he has shaved the lower grille bars, rub strips, and turn signals from his stock bumper; a look I am not fond of.

My mom has a 2005 ZXW wagon, 5 speed. It was actually almost my first car. I've always wanted to see one of those (or any Focus of said generation for that matter) just completely aired out, except remove the air and add some conventional suspension. Looking real good.

Thanks, man! This car is about as close as you'll find to sitting flat out on coilovers in the Focus world. The front subframe sits about 1/2" off the ground. As you can see to the left in this picture, the quarter is not leaning against the lowest part of the subframe; that's just as far as I could get my arm under the wheel well.



Some more pictures for good measure, taken on uneven ground (heavily crowned cul-de-sac):

[Dremetos]

My mom has a 2005 ZXW wagon, 5 speed. It was actually almost my first car. I've always wanted to see one of those (or any Focus of said generation for that matter) just completely aired out, except remove the air and add some conventional suspension. Looking real good.

[rice4life]

That nose won't fit my car, it's a euro MK2, mine is an NA MK1.5. There are also zero aftermarket options for taillights for my car, which I'm honestly totally fine with. I will be converting the stockers to LED soon enough.

Thanks for the kindness, new pics will be coming soon

I went on egay and found like a few hundred sets of altezza's and other crappy tail lights on the cheap.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/domeniccucunato/my%20240sx/P1010187.jpg

I'm talking about doing that to the altezzas.

Oh yeah, I don't know shit about focuses, so bare with me hahaha.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u204/the_chukker/New%20fofo/IMG_5104.jpg

Apparently that's called a MK1.5

[cobrawannabe]

That nose won't fit my car, it's a euro MK2, mine is an NA MK1.5. There are also zero aftermarket options for taillights for my car, which I'm honestly totally fine with. I will be converting the stockers to LED soon enough.

Thanks for the kindness, new pics will be coming soon

[rice4life]

Wow, those wheels look great, and the fitment is spot on!

The only thing I think it really needs is the front end from

http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60782&highlight=ford+focus

that thread

and

red vinyl'ed altezza tail lights.
But that's my opinion.

Get some better pics up of the current fitment nao!

[cobrawannabe]

Better pictures forthcoming, including shots of the updated rear fender work. A nice, even pull, if I do say so, myself

[cobrawannabe]

Cannot wait to see them! Get a photoshoot when they are mounted up

Totally forgot this was your build thread. Stoked for the new wheels. Sorry for stealing your tire idea. #trendy

Welcome back! #stancenation #getamiatabro #suchadope240sx

[rightfullrudder]

Totally forgot this was your build thread. Stoked for the new wheels. Sorry for stealing your tire idea. #trendy

[rice4life]

Cannot wait to see them! Get a photoshoot when they are mounted up

[cobrawannabe]

Looks beautiful dude!

Thank you! I'm so excited to get them all mounted!

Love this Focus man. Do you live around the CCSU area? I see this car occasionally parked outside of Elmers haha.

Yeah, that was me! I used to live at Campus View, but my apartment was the one that burned down. I just go to school there at night now. Thanks for the kind words!



UPDATE: I just ordered tires and camber arms about ten minutes ago! I decided to go with 205/40-16 Kumho Ecsta ASTs.

[cfernandes]

Love this Focus man. Do you live around the CCSU area? I see this car occasionally parked outside of Elmers haha.

[Belvader]

Looks beautiful dude!