hi all,

before i start i will say that i am going to get some pics to upload but wanted to get the bulk of the post done while i have a computer to use at work.

so.... update on mods and future mods planned.

1. bought and fitted heater control knobs (blue)

2. replaced standard headlights and full beam with osram nightbreaker plus and sideligths with cree 501's. Must say i'm impressed with how bright the osrams are but not quite as intense white as i would like. planning on buying some osram intense blue soon.

3. fitted footwell lights as mine were missing. luckily i had the bulb holders to fit them straight into. used some white 5 LED bulbs which i had bought for sidelights but were flashing and clearly not canbus error free ones.

4. fitted chrome detailing trim around front grille and in fog light 'grooves'. This is my favourite so far.

5. Ordered some chrome scuff plate (sill protectors) and will be fiting these tonight.

future plans

1. replace rear fog light with clear RHS reflector and replace bulb with red bulb.

2. i want to replace my rear ford badge with a red LED badge. either a surround to fit behind the badge or i have seen a full replacement where the ford logo itself lights up with sidelights and brake lights. look cool but i think it may be a lengthy job as i have been told. may have to wait till i can borrow a mates garage or until weather gets better.

3. i was looking to fit some lights under seats in rear of car (submarine lighting and got down to look the other day where to fit them. however i think i'm going to leave it as the LED lights i have in the footwell seem bright enough to reach the rear as they stand now so might wait a while.

4.plan to fit a USB connector somewhere in the front. anyone have any idea where these can be bought? i would like one ideally to be connected to the radio to play music from USB sticks or MP3 players and also from iphone/phones. i would also like to be able to use it as a charge point for usb devices if possible.

5. second light for LHS of boot and also 12v socket point in boot (seen the guide on here)

6.daylight running lights for above fogs or might even buy fog lights with inbuilt DRL's.

7. save up to buy a new radio /cd player compatible with focus mk 2.5.

any other small cheap mods that anyone wants to suggest i will consider lol

Has anyone retro fitted rear discs instead of drums to mk2.5?

(pics to follow)

Nice wee list you have there mate, plenty to keep you goin! Have done a few of them myself, like the boot light and additional 12V, footwells, control knobs etc.

The only thing I was gonna suggest was for your USB needs, one of these little ports that replace a blank next to your heated screen buttons...

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2009-2011-Ford-Focus-high-quality-plastic-sound-USB-AUX-Slot-interfaces-Silver/909254989.html

or twice the price on ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-FOCUS-Custom-USB-Dash-Connection-Point-Custom-MP3-3-5mm-Jack-SILVER-/321280127547?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4acdc9b23b

Sounds nice mate and welcome. Have a look through the Focus Mk2/2.5 build threads to see what others have done and if you would like to do the same. The modifications for the Focus are endless, from illuminated scuff plates, carbon wrapping, puddle lights through to bodykits. And as always there are numerous guides available and a friendly community happy to answer questions.

Maybe a mod will move this post to the build thread section and then you can update it with your pictures.

Hi mate, Good mods so far have you thought about getting an ignition barrel LED?

Easy enough mod and you can get Blue, White or Red

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=221332903852

liking the sound of your plans and sounds like you have got of to good start.

cant wait to see pics of your car fella