Ford Focus Mk2 [ST] Estate Sleeper - Build Thread
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CHR15 G said:
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!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?
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
I drove it 22 miles to work (and back)! The only thing I found that didn't work was the windscreen wipers, but as they were now 22 miles away in the barn after I had forgotten to fit them, I think the blame will have to lie with me and not the component. I will fit them and give them a second chance. I hope I haven't forgotten to fit anything else less accessible...
When I got home I fitted the towbar, as the new exhaust will occupy a similar area and I didn't want that to be fabricated and then not allow space for the towbar to be fitted. It's a secondhand Witter, fixed flange mounted ball with single electrics. Removing the rear bumper was fairly straight forward, which now means the only body parts not to have been removed are the rear doors and boot lid. The towbar bracket would have been a lot easier with two people or an adjustable jack, mine was at the barn and I was doing it my garage, so I had to balance the end I wasn't working on on piles of stuff.
I didn't get any good photos as I was either holding one end or the other!
Next up it's off to the exhaust shop.
When I got home I fitted the towbar, as the new exhaust will occupy a similar area and I didn't want that to be fabricated and then not allow space for the towbar to be fitted. It's a secondhand Witter, fixed flange mounted ball with single electrics. Removing the rear bumper was fairly straight forward, which now means the only body parts not to have been removed are the rear doors and boot lid. The towbar bracket would have been a lot easier with two people or an adjustable jack, mine was at the barn and I was doing it my garage, so I had to balance the end I wasn't working on on piles of stuff.
I didn't get any good photos as I was either holding one end or the other!
Next up it's off to the exhaust shop.
Can't say I've never done anything similar though!Exhaust. 3" cat back for now.
The welds are like artwork. It's a shame that they're under the car.
The length of the rear (and only) silencer has been reduced in length from the original plan due to the tow bar. We may put a central one in if it's too loud.
Exit is behind the rear bumper so that gases don't get sucked back.
Fairly invisible, and it should dull down too.
The welds are like artwork. It's a shame that they're under the car.
The length of the rear (and only) silencer has been reduced in length from the original plan due to the tow bar. We may put a central one in if it's too loud.
Exit is behind the rear bumper so that gases don't get sucked back.
Fairly invisible, and it should dull down too.
pingu393 said:
Digitalize said:
I'd put a slash on that so the outlet is level with the ground, and paint it black.
I was going to say that.and add a 1.6D badge as well
.Did you make it yourself or was it made for you? A very professional looking job (beautiful looking welds).
It's got a TDCi badge on the other side.
Exhaust was made by Pete at PTR in Brackley.
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