Hey Guys. Earlier this year me and my partner decided its time to let my deceased mothers car rest, and for us to get a more motorway friendly larger car. We now have a Focus Saloon which I have fallen in love with.
I posted on MSC Facebook that I would be working to a 10 year timeline, which I think is realistic to my budget and time. I am hopeless mechanically but electronically I am a boss.
Here is my breakdown - If you think I need anything flipping around please let me know. I want to keep as much of the original motor as possible. I wont be doing any upgrades on the motor, I wont be putting a turbo etc. I just want it back to Factory default to make my mother happy. I will not be selling this car for as long as I live.
Year 1&2 (Engine & Bay)
- Replace Engine mounts
- Dismantle engine, replacing broken parts and cleaning every part
- Sort the minor oil leak (suspected its the rocker gasket) [DONE]
- replace cross members
- fit revometer [DONE]
- replace broken ass radiator
- Replace clutch
Year 3 (Protection)
- While engine is out clean the engine bay, protect under carrage against rust etc
Year 4 (Brakes, Exhaust, Suspension)
- Replace whole brake system (inc front to back cables)
- Replace whole exhaust for new, possibly a 4-2-1 manifold and a nice sounding but not loud exhaust. [BACKBOX REPLACED]
- Replace whole suspension system
Year 5 (Bumpers & interior)
- Get SR bumpers painted black(or red)
- Replace door cars with custom graphics (Things mum liked)
- Clean the original seats, maybe re-upholster
- Replace sill on the sunroof
- Fit Fog lights (or SuperS bumpers)
- Replace switches for demister/fog/4way
- Clean whole interior carpet
Year 6&7 (Doors, locks & bodywork)
- Replace both doors
- Remove door plastics
- Change door locks
- Get Electric Windows
- Remove boot lock (so only internal paddle works)
- Sort out front wing dent
- De Wiper rear [DONE]
- Sort out all dents, scratches, and scuffs
- Find & fit a roof rack (again super jealous of people who have this)
- Fit small rear spoiler, nothing massive or ugly, maybe a small wrap-around [DONE]
- Fit custom grille, maybe some mesh, looking at the Nismo grille with the center cut out. [DONE]
- Something different from the steelies I have at the moment, I've seen some of you rocking 5 prongs which looks nice. Maybe some K11 Facelift rims on?
- Replace both number plates
Years 8&9 (Windows & Audio)
- Tint rear 3 windows
- Re-wire front door speakers (upgraded wiring) & replace with Vibe Slicks
- Replace parcel shelf [DONE]
- Amp & sub in, Audio down drivers, power down passengers [DONE]
- Sunstrip across windsheild.
- Get Tweeter Pillars in
I posted on MSC Facebook that I would be working to a 10 year timeline, which I think is realistic to my budget and time. I am hopeless mechanically but electronically I am a boss.
Here is my breakdown - If you think I need anything flipping around please let me know. I want to keep as much of the original motor as possible. I wont be doing any upgrades on the motor, I wont be putting a turbo etc. I just want it back to Factory default to make my mother happy. I will not be selling this car for as long as I live.
Year 1&2 (Engine & Bay)
- Replace Engine mounts
- Dismantle engine, replacing broken parts and cleaning every part
- Sort the minor oil leak (suspected its the rocker gasket) [DONE]
- replace cross members
- fit revometer [DONE]
- replace broken ass radiator
- Replace clutch
Year 3 (Protection)
- While engine is out clean the engine bay, protect under carrage against rust etc
Year 4 (Brakes, Exhaust, Suspension)
- Replace whole brake system (inc front to back cables)
- Replace whole exhaust for new, possibly a 4-2-1 manifold and a nice sounding but not loud exhaust. [BACKBOX REPLACED]
- Replace whole suspension system
Year 5 (Bumpers & interior)
- Get SR bumpers painted black(or red)
- Replace door cars with custom graphics (Things mum liked)
- Clean the original seats, maybe re-upholster
- Replace sill on the sunroof
- Fit Fog lights (or SuperS bumpers)
- Replace switches for demister/fog/4way
- Clean whole interior carpet
Year 6&7 (Doors, locks & bodywork)
- Replace both doors
- Remove door plastics
- Change door locks
- Get Electric Windows
- Remove boot lock (so only internal paddle works)
- Sort out front wing dent
- De Wiper rear [DONE]
- Sort out all dents, scratches, and scuffs
- Find & fit a roof rack (again super jealous of people who have this)
- Fit small rear spoiler, nothing massive or ugly, maybe a small wrap-around [DONE]
- Fit custom grille, maybe some mesh, looking at the Nismo grille with the center cut out. [DONE]
- Something different from the steelies I have at the moment, I've seen some of you rocking 5 prongs which looks nice. Maybe some K11 Facelift rims on?
- Replace both number plates
Years 8&9 (Windows & Audio)
- Tint rear 3 windows
- Re-wire front door speakers (upgraded wiring) & replace with Vibe Slicks
- Replace parcel shelf [DONE]
- Amp & sub in, Audio down drivers, power down passengers [DONE]
- Sunstrip across windsheild.
- Get Tweeter Pillars in
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