JC600 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Just picked this up, 2010 42k miles. Part ex'd my trusty Freelander. This is my daily hack, with the mk3 Escort as my toy. :D Love the way it drives, quite nippy.....especially mid range and handles like a go kart. :D 03/04/15 - Modifications to date:- Engine:- EGR valve blanked K&N replacement filter Custom remap 134bhp 318nm torque Custom exhaust tailpipe Exterior:- Zetec S upper & lower grill ST colour coded bonnet lip Bosch pure light dipped head light bulbs Quad LED side light bulbs Fog surrounds colour coded LHD reverse light with red fog light bulb Cree 80w 6000k reverse light bulb Mk3 Focus mist jets Ford short ariel Heko front wind deflectors MK3 Focus mist jets Interior:- White LED interior, boot & footwell light bulbs fitted Black leather with grey stitch Handbrake & gear gaiters. Armrest retrimmed in black leather with grey stitch New genuine Ford carpet mats Tyres:- Avon ZV5 205/50/17 89v all round Audio:- Pioneer DEH-X5600BT head unit with bluetooth, and harness to use OE steering controls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 These arrived yesterday. :) Old filter. Old vs K&N K&N fitted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 Been for a 30 mile blast, what a difference! Smoother acceleration, pulls away better, better mid range, and mpg creeped up a bit. :) Also ordered one of these today, hopefully be able to play music off my phone and charge it at the same time. http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford_usb_music_box_for_all_ford_audio_and_navigation_systems_with_aux_button__f_1746768_c_420.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 My first Focus, a mk1 1.6 auto zetec. So comfy and nice to drive, just had no oomph lol :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Looks great, I love those alloys aswell, if you were to lower it on ford approved Eibach springs it also improves handling, Dpf internal removal and a remap will also see it drive like a petrol. 2.5" cat back would also help things if desired, Looks great as it is though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 Cheers Lenny, don't really want to do too much.....but can never help doing something lol. Won't be lowering it, as it's all speed bumps where I live. Will have to be careful enough with the mk3 Escort. :D Your guides, do have me thinking. ;) Sent from under the bonnet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Cheers Lenny, don't really want to do too much.....but can never help doing something lol. Won't be lowering it, as it's all speed bumps where I live. Will have to be careful enough with the mk3 Escort. :D Your guides, do have me thinking. ;) Sent from under the bonnet DRL's clear fog light housing and rear footwell lighting would finish it off tidy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 Definitely getting the clear fog light unit, not really into all that fancy lighting lol....does look good though. :D Sent from under the bonnet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 I do like the GT side graphics, but having something similar on the Escort. Sent from under the bonnet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 Decided against the usb music box, and fitted a Pioneer BT head unit. As I like a good sound system, blue tooth pairing is easy and can ring from the stereo with all contacts displayed on head unit. Steering wheel controls work, all functions. And it even comes with a mic. :D Also found it cheaper to buy the harness and stork controls from Halfords £30 and Fascia from eBay £10. Well as the kits on eBay with the same parts are £60. Have changed the led colours to red now. And the mic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennox8270 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I also have a 2010 1.6 tdci. :) Did the K & N Air filter actually boost performance and is it worth getting ? Sent from my SM-N9005 using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 Looks nice mate, I think so mate......as you get better air flow, and never have to change it. It does increase performance, I fitted mine along with the egr blanking plate. And what a difference it made. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennox8270 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 What is this EGR blank plate? Do you have to take the EGR valve off ? Sent from my SM-N9005 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 There's a guide here http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/42915-guide-fitting-egr-blanking-plate-16tdci-engine/ Cheap mod, and easy to fit......I didn't remove the wipers etc, just engine cover, loosened the valve. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennox8270 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Do you need to remap ecu or what ? Sent from my SM-N9005 using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 No, everything works as normal. Sent from under the bonnet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Gave the Focus a good wash and polish. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footfistart Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Looking nice. Nice reflection from a silver car. My car needs going over again. What's on the to-do list? I've had my egr done and kn but I managed to get a 57s off eBay as it was mega cheap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Cheers mate, not sure yet as I have a mk3 Escort project that takes up most of my time and money. But still a few bits to do on this, paint drums & calipers, fit lhd reverse light, colour code bumper lip, and a front splitter (maybe). :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Forgot, I put my Guy Martin sticker on too lol :D Also need a new tdci badge, if anyone knows the best place to get one, as mines corroded. Sent from under the bonnet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Picking up a chrome bonnet lip from Eurocarparts tomorrow (£17). So I can paint it body colour, already got the paint and plenty of primer and laquer. :-) Sent from under the bonnet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 Picked up the chrome bonnet lip today to paint body colour. Primed Painted Laquered Will fit on Saturday, give the paint a chance to harden. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy.B1971 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I too have a 10 plate like yours, you wouldn't happen to have the K&N number would you I have bought the egr plate but yet to fit and I would love to sort out the lack of throttle response at low revs. Andy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Here's one http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/370989581198?nav=SEARCH Sent from under the bonnet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Fitted the bonnet lip, not happy with the fitment of it though (aftermarket part). So going to paint the OE one but broke the two end lugs.....will it still go on with strong tape? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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