salsheikh Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hi Guys, after reading a guide on another forum (ST Owners Club) i decided to go mad and CUT my bonnet to fit some RS vents (replica's) from RSparts (available on ebay). These are bonded on using Sikaflex (Screwfix £8.00). So what do you think? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc88 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Honestly? I think you're mental. Really? I think you're a legend. Can you take a shot with the whole car, a bit further out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcr1 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I think they look good and I'd never have the balls to do it :P even if I took it to a garage I don't think I could watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millsy1 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 give ya credit for going at it. but looks like u done a cracking good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc88 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Also, do they mean the engine gets wet through the vents / under them? I'm not au-fait with all this :) I assume a cooler engine = better? Want to do mine? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Brave man but a good result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsheikh Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 thanks for the kind comments guys. i've done this before on my Golf MK2 GTI approx 12 years ago using Nissan Primera vents and knew it wasnt too difficult a job. Water will get in but the RS copes fine with it and the diesel should be fine - the engine cover will remain to protect the engine? I will try and take a few more shots of the whole car when the weathers better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Ryan Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Looks good man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 looks excellent mate, and the gloss black goes really good with that colour of blue too. a picture from the front would be good mate, with the front lip and the headlights aswell as the bonnet lip and vents all comes togeather nicely, any difference in engine noise with them or turbo wistle ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 looks good dont think id want water getting in though the st is fine its got hotter underbonnet temps though with all the rain we get ? i hope you sealed the paintwork where you cut the metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsheikh Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 bare metal is sealed with Sikaflex so will be fine. fingers croosed i dont suffer any electricals gremlins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy H Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Oh this is brave! Very good job. My hat goes off to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 i wouldnt have the balls to cut holes in my bonnet but it looks sweet especially with the deep blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkyz89 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 have you got the rs or st body kit on the car? looks good but i personally think they might look odd on the bog standard focus... looking forward to seeing the car in full!! i bet you were bricking it drilling the first hole lol well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEADS Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 As long as you take your time making your templates and getting the positioning correct before you start any cutting or drilling its not as daunting as it appears i put side vents in my range rover bit apprehensive like you would be at first but just take your time and youll get it right finish off by filing to get an exact fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsheikh Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 here's a pic or two from the front/side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 here's a pic or two from the front/side Holy Thats a sexy focus mate, you should have NSFW in the title of this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btmaldon Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Cracking job and the Focus is looking cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkyz89 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 i think its safe to say your car is looking sweet dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy H Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thanks to you I'm highly considering painting my chrome strip to black now. Car looks real nice. Love the RS bonnet effect. I assume its just sprayed that way correct? like over on the lip. Good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leemaxd Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 They look exelent mate, well done, they go really well with that colour blue aswell. Your focus looks stunning 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsheikh Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 thanks guys. Patrick, the bonnet trim is covered in gloss carbon fibre effect film, although black looks just as good. Now, all I have to do is sort out the side skirts and gauges for the pod. Insurance is due this month and its gonna be approx £600! so gotta budget. I was hoping to have it finished for Ford Fair on 12.08.12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leemaxd Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 thanks guys. Patrick, the bonnet trim is covered in gloss carbon fibre effect film, although black looks just as good. Now, all I have to do is sort out the side skirts and gauges for the pod. Insurance is due this month and its gonna be approx £600! so gotta budget. I was hoping to have it finished for Ford Fair on 12.08.12 Cool you going to ford fair , I will see you there 😃👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAZZER0016 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 is there a how to guide for doing this mod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Ali Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Wow geez focus looks sick N I love the way u sprayed the bottom lip bit black it really really suits it hats off to u ;) I think the Only other thing left for your front is a set of xenon headlights n that's the front end complete, but boi are they dear I paid 500 for my pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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