Hi, Guest
06-20-2004, 12:45 AM
Hey Brah, welcome to the club! :)
As you've noticed, and likely will always see on here, that there is always talk of the overal reliability of the Foci, and whether or not someone should or shouldn't buy one, and do things to it or not. I'm thinking that you're probably someone like myself, someone who thought the Focus was neat, interesting, different, than all of it's competitors when it came out. Also like me, you probably did some research on the different models, their pros and cons, and shopped the market for a good deal on either a new one or used one. I myself bought a used 01 ZX3 with a 5-speed, despite many people I know encouraging me not to buy a focus coz they are "EEEEVVIIIILLLLLEEEE!" lol! But you know what, I've had only 1 single problem with the car in the last 8 months (knocking on the wooden desk as I say that...lol!), and it was only a leak of my 134 A gas leaking out of my AC system over the winter which was found and fixed cheaply.
Now, when it comes to investin' some serious coinage, I totally agree with everyone else on here...do it slowly, peice by peice, and do one thing at a time to slowly make you're Foci your own. I've done just that, with the only major purchase so far being my tires for my stock rims. Heck, I STILL don't even have my glass tinted, so don't feel bad if your car is (I'm guessing it is) still fairly plain if not stock (just ask the guys...I'm always bitter at the meets I get to go to coz my car is soooo bland still compared to theirs...lol!).
I can tell you that I wanna open the car up a bit. I already got off to a good start by replacing all of the fluids in the car, the plugs, the air filter and the plug wires to get the car running smooth and strong, and I think at some point this summer I would like to get an AEM long-tube CAI, and an MBRP exhaust (hmmm I wonder if Paul is still thiking of parting ways with his...hehehe).
To make a long story short, get your car, and just drive it and enjoy it. And just do mods one item at a time, or, as finances allow. Myself, I'm waiting to see if SHM releases their low-boost turbo kit for the Zetec in the next year...if I could have 200 reliable whp, I'd not want or need any more than that.
Do lots of research, and use the wealth of knowledge you have on this board as much as possible...everyone here has great ideas, and they know what they are talking about...
Peace. B)
As you've noticed, and likely will always see on here, that there is always talk of the overal reliability of the Foci, and whether or not someone should or shouldn't buy one, and do things to it or not. I'm thinking that you're probably someone like myself, someone who thought the Focus was neat, interesting, different, than all of it's competitors when it came out. Also like me, you probably did some research on the different models, their pros and cons, and shopped the market for a good deal on either a new one or used one. I myself bought a used 01 ZX3 with a 5-speed, despite many people I know encouraging me not to buy a focus coz they are "EEEEVVIIIILLLLLEEEE!" lol! But you know what, I've had only 1 single problem with the car in the last 8 months (knocking on the wooden desk as I say that...lol!), and it was only a leak of my 134 A gas leaking out of my AC system over the winter which was found and fixed cheaply.
Now, when it comes to investin' some serious coinage, I totally agree with everyone else on here...do it slowly, peice by peice, and do one thing at a time to slowly make you're Foci your own. I've done just that, with the only major purchase so far being my tires for my stock rims. Heck, I STILL don't even have my glass tinted, so don't feel bad if your car is (I'm guessing it is) still fairly plain if not stock (just ask the guys...I'm always bitter at the meets I get to go to coz my car is soooo bland still compared to theirs...lol!).
I can tell you that I wanna open the car up a bit. I already got off to a good start by replacing all of the fluids in the car, the plugs, the air filter and the plug wires to get the car running smooth and strong, and I think at some point this summer I would like to get an AEM long-tube CAI, and an MBRP exhaust (hmmm I wonder if Paul is still thiking of parting ways with his...hehehe).
To make a long story short, get your car, and just drive it and enjoy it. And just do mods one item at a time, or, as finances allow. Myself, I'm waiting to see if SHM releases their low-boost turbo kit for the Zetec in the next year...if I could have 200 reliable whp, I'd not want or need any more than that.
Do lots of research, and use the wealth of knowledge you have on this board as much as possible...everyone here has great ideas, and they know what they are talking about...
Peace. B)
Bleeding Ford Blue again...