Hey guys i just picked up a brand new 2011 focus sedan and i wanted to know what mods would be the best for a small budget (intake? exhaust? brakes?) and what would be the suggested companies to go with...
would be appreciated if you guys could help me out a bit
not sure if the parts that fit the 09-10 will fit on the 2011...
FSWerks CAI, FSWerks Stealth Exhaust and Hawk HPS Pads. Not sure if the old MBRP exhaust will work with 2011.
ok what about headers? i have heard that it is of great importance to change it asap
Why change it right away if your on a budget? What is your ultimate goal, go fast or look good? Start there and have fun.
definitly starting with a cai and a nice race exhaust from FSwerks...not a fan of the stealth
but im looking at the situation of what if i have extra cash. gotta look to the future! but when its comes between looks and speed im more of a speed person.
Out of the box, go suspension.
Get the stance right.
Yes, stance before wheels.
Reflash for 91 octane, bump rev limiter to 7200 RPM (Duras pull hard enough through 7K with CAI and exhaust), suspension, brake pad upgrades / rotors, cold air intake, 2.5" exhaust. Remove the secondary cat while you're at it - it won't trip any sensors to do so. Then, lightweight wheels and decent tires.
seriously, i wouldn't do anything to a BRAND new focus. I got my 2010 brand new and i don't want to take the chance of voiding any warranties.. thats just my take on it
(04-01-2011, 11:12 PM)NOS2Go4Me Wrote: [ -> ]Reflash for 91 octane
not to sound too much of a beginner but i am slightly confused by that...
(04-01-2011, 11:49 PM)dinabaybee Wrote: [ -> ]seriously, i wouldn't do anything to a BRAND new focus. I got my 2010 brand new and i don't want to take the chance of voiding any warranties.. thats just my take on it
yea i know what you mean and that is why i am going to ask about what things i could do to the car that wouldnt void my warranty with ford
let me know cuz i wanted to do some mods on mine as well
You can reflash the ECU with a far more aggressive tune and to properly utilize 91 octane fuel - and you will indeed make a bit more power, especially with intake and an exhaust. Otherwise, if you just throw in 91 octane, you're wasting it.
(04-01-2011, 12:48 AM)ANTHONYD Wrote: [ -> ]Out of the box, go suspension.
Get the stance right.
Anthony hit the nail on the head. Bang for the buck, you can't beat lowering it. It was by far the most noticable change on my car, and you'll no-longer look like a 4x4... Add a rear sway bar if you don't have one already too.
(04-02-2011, 04:02 AM)reldridge Wrote: [ -> ] (04-01-2011, 12:48 AM)ANTHONYD Wrote: [ -> ]Out of the box, go suspension.
Get the stance right.
Anthony hit the nail on the head. Bang for the buck, you can't beat lowering it. It was by far the most noticable change on my car, and you'll no-longer look like a 4x4... Add a rear sway bar if you don't have one already too.
Except for this last one ... all of my Focus have been acquired new (and leased to boot) ... the first thing I did to all of them was to lower it and I never had any problems with warranty coverage whatsoever ... in fact I did a lot more to the 07 ZXW and it had a new engine replaced under warranty.
ok so lowering...what would you guys suggest i get? (once again a beginner question -_-)
I like the Eibach Pro Kit. 1.5" drop is very nice and very driveable in bad areas still.
(04-03-2011, 12:26 AM)Oscar The Grouch Wrote: [ -> ]I like the Eibach Pro Kit. 1.5" drop is very nice and very driveable in bad areas still.
^^ what he said.
(04-02-2011, 01:10 AM)dinabaybee Wrote: [ -> ]let me know cuz i wanted to do some mods on mine as well
ya im interested to. i called ford about some stuff and almost everything will void the friggin warranty. had to jump thru hoops just to get my remote starter
(04-03-2011, 07:07 PM)th3_f1l Wrote: [ -> ] (04-02-2011, 01:10 AM)dinabaybee Wrote: [ -> ]let me know cuz i wanted to do some mods on mine as well
ya im interested to. i called ford about some stuff and almost everything will void the friggin warranty. had to jump thru hoops just to get my remote starter
If you ask Ford, the answer will of course be - anything you do to your car that isn't Ford will void the warranty. For a long time they would even tell you that getting an oil change anywhere but the dealer would also void the warranty.
The real answer - which we can extrapolate from court cases and CAMVAP claims outcomes is that the only way an aftermarket part can "void" the warranty is if the damage was specifically caused by the aftermarket part; and even then it's on a case by case basis - your whole warranty is never voided.
So if you lower your car and you have an engine problem that's covered by the warranty, Ford has no cause to deny the claim.
If, on the other hand you lower your suspension and your stock sway bar link breaks, then yeah - Ford could legitimately deny your claim ... but that's not the same as voiding your warranty.
not sure if the parts that fit the 09-10 will fit on the 2011...