Who builds a MK1 Focus

[Shocktech102]

So this started out as a 2000 Focus SE sedan automagic SPI. It was the daily driver up to this point in time and this is when the real fun begins. It's currently bagged, boosted, drivetrain swap from a '02 SVT, EAP SVT Recaro interior, euro front bumper, etc... Over the winter is when I plan to build up the HRE's to 17's, finish my trunk setup, bodywork, and swap out front air struts for ones that have a lower compressed height so I can run more PSI in the bags and drive at a reasonable height among other things.


How it started out before I even and my license in '09..



Then this stage..



Then turned into stance rice shit '10..



I actually got some sort of low '11..



I bought HRE 501's and refinished them '11..




Then I went to ford nationals in '12 with a car that was actually low and had some fun with friends..








Then in Feb. I bagged the car and never took any install pics..





Then 1 week before Ford Nat's in '13 I decided to gut the car and do a complete engine/drivetrain swap/wiring swap..







Made it to Ford Nat's but not on HRE's because they wouldn't fucking seal..



Then I went to h2o for the first time in '13..






I left on Sunday and I got an hour away and my axle exploded so my Focus buddies drove to pick my ass up and we had fun..




Then came boost in summer of '14 which fucked me over as the car never made it to Ford Nat's, but I just went and hung with everyone anyway while my car sat at home..







Then I resprayed the centers and h2o '14 I bubbled a Federal 595 RSr with 152 miles on it on the way down when I hit a frost heave on the Merritt Pky, too. Swapped on a spare Falken 512 I had and continued the journey..









-Matt

[Dr.AK]

I love this for some reason. The Mk1 Focus are really growing on me, now if only they had a nicer interior...

Not a huge fan of the front lip, as it looks a bit too big and bulky / soft for the car, maybe some sideskirts would help it fit in better.

[Shocktech102]

The Rieger lip is the only non ricer looking lip for the euro front that is still attainable even thought it was a pain to find. I'm going to either run the matching Rieger skirts or Roush skirts.

Rieger-


Roush-


-Matt

[j3wman]

You have an awesome Focus, just FYI. This is exactly why I like this forum.

[Shocktech102]

Thank you! As I always say; It's taken a lot of time, effort and money to make this car a little less gay. I wanted to do something different and was going to sell it a few years ago, but stuck with it and had fun and I'm glad I did. I've been contemplating longitudinally mounting the motor and going RWD for some time now and it just makes sense now with the turbo. I also want RS panels so I can cut up my rear quarters and make the car wide. Fronts bolt right up, the rears are totally different from hatch to sedan unfortunately.

-Matt

[hinrichs]

I dig it, well done

[theseeker411]

Really like what you've done with it so far!

[rice4life]

Looks great mane. I love all of the focuses popping up here like yours and cobrawannabe's.

[Shocktech102]

Funny you mention Matt (cobrawannabe) because we're good friends.

-Matt

[Hellalime]

AHHHH! Sick man, love the 501's and the car is superbly clean, good job

[DonkeyPunch]

I came in here expecting to see some stanced out piece of shit like that taurus on sawblades.

But I was impressed. looks pretty damn good.

[Shocktech102]

Thanks guy, I appreciate it.

-Matt

[davejj]

I was skeptical coming in to this thread but WOW, well done sir! I own a silver ford focus of the same model and never imagined one could look this good. I enjoy when people build cars that people dont commonly see much potential in, because my tib is one of those cars. Well done.

[Shocktech102]

Thanks! Ya, it gets a lot of, "Is that a..focus??" Your Tib is sweet though. Love the VS-XX. Always wanted them for my car.

-Matt

[willie@stance]

what ever happened to this focus? is it still around?