Ford Focus Mk2 [ST] Estate Sleeper - Build Thread

[CHR15 G]

rohrl said:

Congratulations on a good job well done.

This would make a good magazine feature car for one of the Ford specialist mags or Practical Performance Car.

martin mrt said:

One of the best threads in a long time. What a cracking build

BenWRXSEi said:

This is truly excellent - really enjoyable thread

I genuinely covet this car!

BOBTEE said:

Absolutely love it, well done!

JackP1 said:

Top Job!

Zombie said:

Brilliant, that'll be a right riot to drive I bet! Enjoy

whytheory said:

Top work!

james_tigerwoods said:

Ps, the is properly awesome

ka90 said:

Looks fantastic! What a project.

Thanks for all the love guys, it means a lot to me! It's still not finished though, it's gonna look even better yet!

[EJH]

CHR15 G said:

Thanks for all the love guys, it means a lot to me! It's still not finished though, it's gonna look even better yet!

Oh? Really?

I have been rather enjoying this thread; one of the best projects I have seen on here in ages!

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james_tigerwoods said:

Do you need to do anything legal like for this now given the engine change - like an mot or vehicle inspection?

Ps, the is properly awesome

As far as I can tell there is no requirement for an MOT after you have completely dissembled and reassembled your car! As the tax class is going up all the DVLA want is to know the new engine size and tax class, if I was swapping the other way they would want to do a vehicle inspection as they would be getting less tax (as far as I can tell from their website). The V5 has been changed to represent the new engine size and fuel type, and is fully representative of the vehicle. Insurance is with Adrian Flux and has all of the modifications declared.

ps, thank you!

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ka90 said:

Looks fantastic! What a project.

This has got me wondering about converting a Fiesta ST mk7 into a sleeper.
Wouldn't take much- remove badges, spoiler & bumpers and replace with Style bumpers, steelies and a TDCI badge and a 58 reg plate.

Do it! One of those would be fantastic, especially with a few engine mods, and I suspect that no one else has done it yet.

[CHR15 G]

velocefica said:

Not sure I could fit the impact bar without giving it a coat of trust and some matt black.

I'm not sure I understand, what is 'trust' and why matt black?

[J4CKO]

CHR15 G said:

ka90 said:

Looks fantastic! What a project.

This has got me wondering about converting a Fiesta ST mk7 into a sleeper.
Wouldn't take much- remove badges, spoiler & bumpers and replace with Style bumpers, steelies and a TDCI badge and a 58 reg plate.

Do it! One of those would be fantastic, especially with a few engine mods, and I suspect that no one else has done it yet.

Yeah, do it, our 140 bhp 5 door ecoboost one is fun, a chap in a Boxster arrived alongside, went for it and couldnt pull any distance, then had to pull in as it was going to one lane, no doubt he would have got past if there was more space but didnt by then, looked a bit surprised, an ST version would be epic.

[anonymous-user]

EJH said:

Oh? Really?

I have been rather enjoying this thread; one of the best projects I have seen on here in ages!

yes the thread throbbers seemed to have stayed away.

Well done Op, now we just need some videos for the money shot.

[pingu393]

CHR15 G said:

james_tigerwoods said:

Do you need to do anything legal like for this now given the engine change - like an mot or vehicle inspection?

Ps, the is properly awesome

As far as I can tell there is no requirement for an MOT after you have completely dissembled and reassembled your car! As the tax class is going up all the DVLA want is to know the new engine size and tax class, if I was swapping the other way they would want to do a vehicle inspection as they would be getting less tax (as far as I can tell from their website). The V5 has been changed to represent the new engine size and fuel type, and is fully representative of the vehicle. Insurance is with Adrian Flux and has all of the modifications declared.

ps, thank you!

I hope the statute of limitations has long gone. I did a sleeper many moons ago and didn't tell a soul. I'd be interested to know the cost of insurance. Is it comparable to the ST?

Cracking job, I'd love to do it again.

[PaulD86]

Best build thread I've seen in a very long time. Great work and great result! I always loved the ST225 and wanted to buy one - a requirement for more space and doors meant I bought an ST220 instead - you've come up with the perfect solution.

I'm looking forward to seeing what else you do with it now and I get the feeling that the type of person who takes on a project like this will not be stopping with projects once this is done... Got the next project lined up yet?

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The Spruce goose said:

yes the thread throbbers seemed to have stayed away.

Well done Op, now we just need some videos for the money shot.

When the exhaust is done I'll be a chav and get some drive-by videos!

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pingu393 said:

I hope the statute of limitations has long gone. I did a sleeper many moons ago and didn't tell a soul. I'd be interested to know the cost of insurance. Is it comparable to the ST?

Cracking job, I'd love to do it again.

You didn't say how long ago you built it, so I'm sure the time has passed by now...

Without having done a back to back comparison with a modified ST, I think it has come out cheaper!

[TartanPaint]

I absolutely LOVE this. Very well done. Massively impressed with the skills, effort, perseverance, and of course the result, which is just my cup of tea. I love lots of go with no show.

Don't let the thread die. Keep the final updates coming, and definitely a test drive video would be massively appreciated.

[CHR15 G]

PaulD86 said:

Best build thread I've seen in a very long time. Great work and great result! I always loved the ST225 and wanted to buy one - a requirement for more space and doors meant I bought an ST220 instead - you've come up with the perfect solution.

I'm looking forward to seeing what else you do with it now and I get the feeling that the type of person who takes on a project like this will not be stopping with projects once this is done... Got the next project lined up yet?

It may be the perfect solution, but it's quite a lot of hard work!

Now my Clio isn't being used everyday I'm going to treat it to a bit of TLC along with the 205. Next big project will be a chassis for my Land Rover Series III

[StoatInACoat]

Love it. Perfect daily! Needs a National Trust sticker in the back window though.

Very jealous of your workspace too.

[Biker's Nemesis]

I can't believe its done already, fantastic job.

[griffin dai]

Biker's Nemesis said:

I can't believe its done already, fantastic job.

+1!!!!!

Awesome, this'll catch loads out

[pingu393]

CHR15 G said:

You didn't say how long ago you built it, so I'm sure the time has passed by now...

Without having done a back to back comparison with a modified ST, I think it has come out cheaper!

It was in the 80s when I was at college. I don't think anyone had a standard car back then .

I agree about the National Trust sticker. Also, as you will have a towbar, a Caravan Club sticker would be nice addition .

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TartanPaint said:

I absolutely LOVE this. Very well done. Massively impressed with the skills, effort, perseverance, and of course the result, which is just my cup of tea. I love lots of go with no show.

Don't let the thread die. Keep the final updates coming, and definitely a test drive video would be massively appreciated.

Thank you very much!

No, I won't let it die as I have a couple more updates already.

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StoatInACoat said:

Love it. Perfect daily! Needs a National Trust sticker in the back window though.

Very jealous of your workspace too.

I'm actually a National Trust member (young persons pays for itself in under two visits just with the parking...), but I could never bring myself to put the sticker in the Clio, which the NT people could not understand at all!

But yes, I will stick it in the Focus with [ironic] pride!

[Dr G]

And a tartan blanket?