Hi, Guest
09-16-2006, 05:24 AM
(This post was last modified: 09-16-2006, 05:25 AM by Oscar The Grouch.)
Is WheelsNext really a good deal? Seems too good to be true.
- Not sure. Send link.
Should I consider going up to a 17 inch wheel? If I do, are there any other considerations? Does the increased size effect the odometer/speedometer? Or is that a thing of the past?
- Yes go for it. If you do a search here or on FF, there's a link for the tire size calculator. Also, most tire shops can help you on the sizes to keep the same rotation diameter.
I want to put a cold air kit on it. What manufacturer would you recommend?
- AEM. Recommended by ricers everywhere.
I want to put a performance exhaust system (cat back) on it. What manufacturer would you recommend?
- MBRP if you like performance on the cheap.
I have never put custom wheels on a car with drum brakes. Rusty drums are really ugly. Any suggestions that do no include converting to disks? Paint seems logical, but wouldn't there be heat issues?
- I think you can get kits to do that. Check Crappy Trash (Canadian Tire).
Does anybody make a fit in the dash radio replacement that includes a GPS navigation system?
- Do your own.
I'm an old Corvette guy who, true to the joke, lost his Vette to his ex-wife. I miss having a "toy" and I miss the clubs. Is there a Focus club that is very active in the Ottawa south to Prescott area?
- See Flofocus for all your Ottawa and the valley contacts.
- Not sure. Send link.
Should I consider going up to a 17 inch wheel? If I do, are there any other considerations? Does the increased size effect the odometer/speedometer? Or is that a thing of the past?
- Yes go for it. If you do a search here or on FF, there's a link for the tire size calculator. Also, most tire shops can help you on the sizes to keep the same rotation diameter.
I want to put a cold air kit on it. What manufacturer would you recommend?
- AEM. Recommended by ricers everywhere.
I want to put a performance exhaust system (cat back) on it. What manufacturer would you recommend?
- MBRP if you like performance on the cheap.
I have never put custom wheels on a car with drum brakes. Rusty drums are really ugly. Any suggestions that do no include converting to disks? Paint seems logical, but wouldn't there be heat issues?
- I think you can get kits to do that. Check Crappy Trash (Canadian Tire).
Does anybody make a fit in the dash radio replacement that includes a GPS navigation system?
- Do your own.
I'm an old Corvette guy who, true to the joke, lost his Vette to his ex-wife. I miss having a "toy" and I miss the clubs. Is there a Focus club that is very active in the Ottawa south to Prescott area?
- See Flofocus for all your Ottawa and the valley contacts.
Sold:2001 SE 2.0L SPI w/60mm TB, Steeda Shorty Intake.
Active: 2007 SES Hatch, Motegi MR7 Rims with 215/45ZR17 Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires, debadged, black painted calipers and drums, RS Knob, CFM Short Throw, Billet E-Brake, CFM Focus pedals, MBRP Exhaust, XCal2, FS Front and Rear Strut Tower Bars, Diamond Plate Floor Mats and Sills, Alpine MP3 Deck, Alpine V-Power 300w Amp, Pioneer IMPP Sub, AlpineType-S door speakers, VF Engineering Rear Motor Mount, F2 RS Spoiler, Tokico D-spec shocks, HTP Cross Brace, EBC Rotors, Hawk HPS Pads, Russell SS Brake Lines, RS Wheel, SVT Blue Seats, Vibrant 2.5" Race Highflow Cat, CFM UDP. Rear SVT bumper to come.
Active: 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited TJ [LJ], Volant CAI, 32" BFG Mud Terrains, and a whole bunch of goodies.
Active: 2007 SES Hatch, Motegi MR7 Rims with 215/45ZR17 Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires, debadged, black painted calipers and drums, RS Knob, CFM Short Throw, Billet E-Brake, CFM Focus pedals, MBRP Exhaust, XCal2, FS Front and Rear Strut Tower Bars, Diamond Plate Floor Mats and Sills, Alpine MP3 Deck, Alpine V-Power 300w Amp, Pioneer IMPP Sub, AlpineType-S door speakers, VF Engineering Rear Motor Mount, F2 RS Spoiler, Tokico D-spec shocks, HTP Cross Brace, EBC Rotors, Hawk HPS Pads, Russell SS Brake Lines, RS Wheel, SVT Blue Seats, Vibrant 2.5" Race Highflow Cat, CFM UDP. Rear SVT bumper to come.
Active: 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited TJ [LJ], Volant CAI, 32" BFG Mud Terrains, and a whole bunch of goodies.
