paul_focus Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Hey guys sorry it's late but here is a thread of all the the mods I have done to my 4cus Here is my mods (in order of instalment) Iv put a chrome exhaust trim over the existing tail pipe (sorry it's not clean) Then I had my own radio unit so I installed that nothing like your own radio in your car Purchased my foc supporters pack and installed my foc stickers Then read a few build threads and guides and decided to install some led lights in the door handles (3smd 5050 white LEDs) Then for Christmas and my bday I was treat to a set of personal plates (yes I'm spoilt :) Then I turned towards the peformance side of things so went on eBay and bid on a 4-2-1 stainless steel manifold and decat £60 for the lot (bargain) installed about 2 months ago Then decided after a few reviews to pair that off with a st170 air snorkel (bigger air intake ) Then after looking through a few more guides I decided to put a led strip in the boot (linked to the original boot light ) (it's a 15smd 5050white led strip ) Decided that my reverse light could do with being brighter so installed a 80watt Cree led reverse light (same power as a 55w halogen) much brighter will try post link to eBay eBay link http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350942095449 Then thought id upgrade my key thob to a st225 style flip key Then decided to get the car remapped best thing iv ever done much better on fuel and power (stats are not correct to my car as it has the decat and 4-2-1 manifold so pushing about 145 -150 bhp) Then finaly to day I installed some bosh super plus wipers Finaly the car got a wash and a 3 step polish ( paint prep /polish /then a wax here is some reflection photos let me kno what u think Bonnet Roof Boot Finaly my favourite pic near side (passenger side ) Then thought might try and get the interior to shine (sorry if u can't see the pic ) Thank you for finding the time to read this thread. Please leave your comments and any future mods I could make thank you Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Better late than never fella but it's looking good! Go for footwell lights next I say :-) Sent from my MY SAGA C2 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_focus Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 I was thinking that just need some more cable to link in to the interior light is there a build thread for this mod mate thanks Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 speaker wire should do you nicely for that to be honest, but yes, heres a link http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/34704-guide-fitting-footwell-lighting-to-your-ford/ Nice and easy and worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_focus Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 Thank you mate I need to order some more wire and what's best to use a led bulb Orr led strips iv used strips on my last car Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 LED strips are easier to work with to be honest. I did my CMAX with the strips and it was cheap in comparison, offered better light, and I didnt need to faff around with finding a perfect placeholder, just stuck them on the air con pipe and done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_focus Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Cheers I'm going to order some and some cable to link em in with just can decide on colour to get blue Orr White Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_focus Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 A few more mods done to the car today pulled all it's black trims off and primed then then painted them back black Before painting After painting And finaly Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Did you go matt or gloss black, I cant quite tell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_focus Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 It's semi gloss type of paint Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 not bad, will be good to see the contrast against the red! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_focus Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Here u go Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 that does look good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_focus Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Should last a year at least well hopefully it will but yer I agree the red realy brings out the black Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I am part tempted to spray my wiper Arms, they are grey and going horrible, but it just seems a true faff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_focus Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Are they plastic Orr metal Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Metal arms I believe, but plastic covers at points... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_focus Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 U could use some carplan black trim wax Orr a instant shine shoe polish sponge. That worked on mine Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_focus Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 New rear shoes bought and getting installed tomoro Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I was thinking shoe polish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_focus Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 It worked on mine perfectly and I still use it Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Definately going to give that a go then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_focus Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 I would it works well just have to re apply it after every wash that's all Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 For the sake of adding it into the rare wash cycle, its gotta be worth a shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_focus Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Put my car on a rolling road today here are the results Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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