My New Focus - Page 2

Timmeh · 11-12-2005, 11:41 PM

Could be an offset issue, B2TF, sitting a little further out than normal 18s when bought for the proper offset for the standard issue Foci.

Tim

b2tf · 11-12-2005, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Timmeh

Could be an offset issue, B2TF, sitting a little further out than normal 18s when bought for the proper offset for the standard issue Foci.

Tim

mmm, a shame cos they are a great looking rim. A little expensive anyway though.

zetec · 12-12-2005, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Teki04

Matt, you should know that the 3 door isnt out.... yet

Sorry I meant 5 door honestly, must have been on the mind coz of my current honey

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Zetec20 · 06-01-2006, 01:03 PM

only 19's??? I'll post some pics of my titanium grey zetec with 20's soon, also as far as the zetec headlights go they stuffed up with mine and i got the normal ones, i agree with parasite tho i parked mine next to another with the proper zetec headlights and i think i like mine better, plus it matches the massive amounts of chrome lol

Teki04 · 06-01-2006, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Zetec20

only 19's??? I'll post some pics of my titanium grey zetec with 20's soon, also as far as the zetec headlights go they stuffed up with mine and i got the normal ones, i agree with parasite tho i parked mine next to another with the proper zetec headlights and i think i like mine better, plus it matches the massive amounts of chrome lol

WTF?! Sure its a Zetec? That is one MAJOR stuff up!

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Zetec20 · 06-01-2006, 09:01 PM

Yeah it's definately a zetec, absolutely everything else adds up except for that, doesn't really bother me anyway i think the normal ones look nicer with my colour, but if i ever did want the other ones my brother works for ford he can alway get them swapped because it is a major stuff up

Teki04 · 06-01-2006, 10:53 PM

haha, now that is WEIRD. How did that pass quality control?! So, it has Zetec badging yea? Its not an LX with the bodykit?

Zetec20 · 07-01-2006, 10:21 AM

Yeah zetec badging, foglights, interior, lower/firmer suspension, alloys, etc. it all works out, oh and it's on the rego papers so it's gonna wanna have to be otherwise i'll be very angry lol

Teki04 · 07-01-2006, 09:00 PM

And bodykit yea?

Zetec20 · 08-01-2006, 03:12 PM

yeah EVERYTHING checks out, hold on i'll try and post a pic....
<img src="http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/VooDooZeTeC/Image385.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">

WASP · 08-01-2006, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Zetec20

yeah EVERYTHING checks out, hold on i'll try and post a pic....
<img src="http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/VooDooZeTeC/Image385.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">

Lets try again

Martyvan · 08-01-2006, 07:53 PM

Hey it looks like they come with comb holders so you can slick your hair back in them

Teki04 · 08-01-2006, 08:54 PM

Sure thats a zetec bodykit?

zetec · 08-01-2006, 11:34 PM

Teki back in your hole.

Teki04 · 08-01-2006, 11:52 PM

And do all Zetecs come with Chrome grills?

Parasite · 14-01-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Teki04

Sure thats a zetec bodykit?

What's the difference between the Zetec kit and the one fitted?

Forest Bears Zetec has the Chrome Grille:

http://milkthesystem.gallery.netspac...fbszetec11.jpg

Teki04 · 15-01-2006, 12:43 AM

Hmmmmmmmmm, still odd that it doesnt have the Zetec Headlights. A very strange fault in the manufacturing and pre delivery check!

Timmeh · 15-01-2006, 06:01 PM

Zetec20 - great looking car, mate!

I do like the new Focus styling (as I did with the old).

Timmeh

Zetec20 · 19-01-2006, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Teki04

Hmmmmmmmmm, still odd that it doesnt have the Zetec Headlights. A very strange fault in the manufacturing and pre delivery check!

I asked the guys at the dealership i got it from and they said they're happy to swap the lights and they have also seen it happen on another titanium grey zetec so it's just a quality control issue (bloody sth africa lol) I'm about to order some king spring superlows to drop it around 45- 60mm so it'll look a bit nicer, when that's done i'll clean it up and get some good photos instead of just taking one with my phone in the work carpark coz i could lol. Any suggestions of any other mods i should do?

zetec · 19-01-2006, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Teki04

Hmmmmmmmmm, still odd that it doesnt have the Zetec Headlights. A very strange fault in the manufacturing and pre delivery check!

There wouldn't be a check for dark headlights on a Focus Zetec and I would never expect it to be picked up in predelivery, at least not unless there's a dead set enthusiast there, especially when the model is knew and fairly unknown. Manufacturing is a different thing but even then it's at least credibly possible and not a crime to humanity. Still not good enough though. Get the dark ones claimed through warranty, won't be a drama at all for the Dealer.

Fordy · 19-01-2006, 07:40 PM

Just out of curiosity, is the optional bodykit on the base models the same as the zetec kit??

zetec · 19-01-2006, 07:41 PM

Yes it is.

Zetec20 · 19-01-2006, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by zetec

Still not good enough though. Get the dark ones claimed through warranty, won't be a drama at all for the Dealer.

Yeah I'll get that done on tuesday actually, I've also got a problem shifting into both second and third so i'll get them to check that out too, I might also order the king springs i've been looking at and get my brother (he works at the dealership) to put them in while it's in there

Parasite · 19-01-2006, 09:37 PM

Personally, I wouldn't bother...the lighter coloured ones look much better on your car IMO

Obviously I am in the minority here though

orsest170 · 19-01-2006, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Parasite

Personally, I wouldn't bother...the lighter coloured ones look much better on your car IMO

Obviously I am in the minority here though

I reckon you could be. I personally think the dark surround headlights are much nicer (even on the darker coloured cars), in the same way that the ST170 headlights looked appreciably better than the standard focus ones on the LR models. In fact, I'll be asking Ford they can put the Zetec headlights on my XR5 when it arrives, if not, I'll get the black headlight casing from European parts.

Teki04 · 19-01-2006, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by zetec

There wouldn't be a check for dark headlights on a Focus Zetec and I would never expect it to be picked up in predelivery, at least not unless there's a dead set enthusiast there, especially when the model is knew and fairly unknown. Manufacturing is a different thing but even then it's at least credibly possible and not a crime to humanity. Still not good enough though. Get the dark ones claimed through warranty, won't be a drama at all for the Dealer.

SO, your saying if an LX had a Zetec badge, and thats it... they wouldnt pick the difference? WOW

Sorry - just being an ***

AWESOME!!!!! Today, on the way back from Nelsons Bay, i saw a LS Focus LX Sedan in Silver, with QLD plates. The thing that blew me away was that it had a bodykit (i guess factory), Zetec wheels and a rear wing (subtle)... It was loaded with luggage i guess, so it was quite low too! Stood out from a distance! Looked great.
Anyone from here?

Zetec20 · 20-01-2006, 01:05 AM

Even better guys, I found out they're giving me the proper zetec headlights and i get to keep the ones i've already got, *winner!*

orsest170 · 20-01-2006, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Zetec20

Even better guys, I found out they're giving me the proper zetec headlights and i get to keep the ones i've already got, *winner!*

Well if you don't want the Zetec headlights, you know where to send them

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Zetec20 · 20-01-2006, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by orsest170

Well if you don't want the Zetec headlights, you know where to send them

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hm..... I'll think about it when i get em, how much would u pay for em barnd new in the plastic?

orsest170 · 20-01-2006, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Zetec20

hm..... I'll think about it when i get em, how much would u pay for em barnd new in the plastic?

I firstly need to find out if they are compatible with the XR5 (can’t see why they wouldn’t be) and then I’m gonna ask the dealer if they would be prepared to 'swap' the headlights for some Zetec ones when the car arrives. If they won’t do it, I may consider parting with a few hundred dollars if you’re gonna sell yours. I’m in no real hurry though, because the car won’t arrive until June anyway.