Hey All, Slip here to tell you a little bit about my current Focus build project. This all started back in May 2006 just before college graduation, when I came face to face with a car I'd wanted since I first saw it on a lot; an Egg Yolk Yellow Focus ZX3. It took a lot of scheming but I finally made it mine. It was a stock 2001 5-spd. with quite a few miles on it but only one previous owner.

Since then I have begun a journey to turn my little car into a fully (psuedo) Euro-Styled Focus based on parts from the American SVT, the European ST170 and a couple of pieces that have nothing to do with either! I just like the way they look.

Stop back often to see what new items I have needlessly spent money on; If you'd like to see a comparison of what my car WAS vs. IS, take a gander at the bottom of this first page.

Interior.
Current Interior Mods:
Focus SVT pedals
Redline Tuning SVT dead-pedal
MOMO Race Carbon shift knob
ZXTuner Short Throw Shifter
Focus SVT perforated leather e-brake handle
Custom black and grey shift and e-brake boots
Insignia CD/MP3/WMA player
Focus SVT silver HVAC controls
European Focus radio bezel w/ clock
Blue LED conversion on all center console items
Custom silver door handles
Focus SVT leather seats w/ red insert
Focus SVT gauge cluster
Custom Speedhut gauge overlay
Upgraded variable speed wiper switch
European Focus floor mats
European Focus ST170 center console
A-pillar gauge pod
Custom 2 pod gauge bezel
Custom Speedhut Oil pressure, Oil temp, and Volt gauges
Focus Sport rear stress bar

Exterior.
Current Exterior Mods:
European Focus ST170 upper grille
European Focus ST170 rear bumper (w/ Euro rear crash foam + rebar)
European Focus molded rear mud flaps
European Focus locking fuel door
European smooth rear wiper conversion
Focus SVT window trim and rear window triangles
Focus SVT color matched folding side mirrors
Focus SVT front lip spoiler
Ford accessories 'KONA' roof rack
Painted front bumper trim
'black' Clear-corner bumper lights
Modified front fenders for European side markers
Debadged
Custom European front plate
Custom Focaljet decals
Custom FocusSport decals
Custom vinyl rally #'s
5% tint on rear windows

Lighting.
Current Lighting Mods:
European Focus ST170 headlights
European Focus 'black' triangle side markers
European Focus taillights
European Focus reverse/ rear fog lights
Sylvania Silverstar bulbs
Sylvania Silverstar fog light bulbs
Foglight mod

Under the hood.
Current Performance Mods:
Autolite Double Platinum spark plugs
K&N air filter
European Focus radiator cover (modified)
Focus SVT/ST170 snorkel and air-box
Steeda billet fuel rail
Year 2000 intake header
Focus SVT coolant tank cover
Focus Sport stress bar
Focus SVT 4-2-1 long tube header (bound in DEI exhaust wrap) *currently installing*
Focus SVT catalytic converter + flex pipe (bound in DEI exhaust wrap) *currently installing*
Focus SVT Focus cat-back exhaust (w/ new tip, cut to fit Euro bumper) *currently installing*
CFM polyurethane exhaust hanger bushings

Ride Quality.
Current Suspension/ Wheels Mods:
17" Focus SVT 'European Appearance Package' rims
Bridgestone Potenza G019 Grids (205/45R17 tires)
Yellow brake calipers and drums
Intrax Sport lowering springs (1.5" front, 1.75" rear)
KYB AGX shocks and struts
Energy Suspension urethane bushings
Focus SVT 21mm rear sway bar

NEW!!

Side by Side Comparison of Stock vs. Modified:

Page #1: Main Page, Current Mods
Page #2: Stock Gallery
Page #3: Gallery of Interior Mods
Page #4: Gallery of Exterior Mods
Page #5: What's Still to Come?
Page #6: Strictly / Focused
Page #7: Event Pictures