Ford Focus Mk2 [ST] Estate Sleeper - Build Thread
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ManOpener said:
Man1c_M0nk3y said:
Apologies if it's been said already and I've missed it, but what engine mods are you running? Some impressive figures going on. Are you still running standard clutch or has it been changed to the RS setup.
Fastdruid said:
Nothing more than intake kit, intercooler and exhaust (and obviously the remap to make it work and an RS flywheel/clutch to handle the power)? Awesome.
helix402 said:
Great project, the steel wheels are the best bit!
Thank you. Just bought another set and have plans to make them wider (into the arches) for more grip.Cylinder 8 said:
Love this thread, absolutely brilliant! 
Definitely needs some videos though.
Thank you, I know - I need to make some videos!Definitely needs some videos though.
miniman said:
Superb. I want one.
I'll build you one if you want...thespannerman said:
Saw it today at the Ginetta Sunday Service, absolutely stunning... My dad couldn't believe it when I told him the power output!
Was meaning to come and say hi, but I was chatting to the gearbox engineer and watched you leave!
Dom
I'm glad you enjoyed it! The tours were exceptional, they went into so much detail.Was meaning to come and say hi, but I was chatting to the gearbox engineer and watched you leave!
Dom
Read a lot of build threads on PH, but as I have an orange ST, this is the one that's prompted me to create an account so I can post. 
Superb work sir, and done so quickly. Will you be taking it to any shows this year?
Also, what map is the engine running? Couldn't see that mentioned anywhere, but 325bhp with those mods is a great result.
Superb work sir, and done so quickly. Will you be taking it to any shows this year?
Also, what map is the engine running? Couldn't see that mentioned anywhere, but 325bhp with those mods is a great result.
This is brilliant. I agree that keeping the steelies is enough of a clue to people aware of such things. Doesn't happen often but I always get a little thrill seeing a car on steel wheels with much larger/wider rubber than it should have, tells me there is probably more to it than meets the eye.
There was a Mk2 Mondeo estate round our was that had a similar wheel/tyre setup to yours, always wanted to find out exactly why
There was a Mk2 Mondeo estate round our was that had a similar wheel/tyre setup to yours, always wanted to find out exactly why
BexleyJim said:
Read a lot of build threads on PH, but as I have an orange ST, this is the one that's prompted me to create an account so I can post.
Superb work sir, and done so quickly. Will you be taking it to any shows this year?
Also, what map is the engine running? Couldn't see that mentioned anywhere, but 325bhp with those mods is a great result.
Cool, I'm glad you've been prompted to post! Since starting the build my admiration for the orange ST has grown a lot.Superb work sir, and done so quickly. Will you be taking it to any shows this year?
Also, what map is the engine running? Couldn't see that mentioned anywhere, but 325bhp with those mods is a great result.
I will try to take it to some shows, and some specific Ford ones too, but I'm often doing motorsport work at the weekend so it will depend when I'm free.
It's a Dreamscience Mod X map.
Man1c_M0nk3y said:
Cheers, very impressive then. Makes the Mountune 260 package seem tame then really considering the only difference is the exhaust and different filter iirc that is.
I think that people like Mountune need to play it very safe though, what with being 'official' Ford tuning.overshoot said:
Just read the whole rebuild from start to finish, absolutely fantastic. Just finding the donor vehicles with the 'correct' amount of damage and the unwritten research that much have proceeded the build before a spanner was picked up in anger is inspiring , much respect!
Thank you!The damage to the donor car was spot on, but mostly down to luck. I bought it sight-unseen (only eBay pictures, and it was delivered), but if I was going to do it again I would definitely gone to see the cars as it's the bodywork condition is a very important factor of the finished car.
And yes, there was a huge amount of research before I started, I probably should have factored in a replacement computer during the build!
dc2rr07 said:
Well done young man, will you be doing a new thread for the Land Rover restoration or have I missed it somewhere.
Thank you. Yes, I will be starting a new thread soon for the Land Rover. I've got a couple of small bits to finish up on the Focus, then a bit of workshop rearrange, then I'll crack on with it.RoverP6B said:
I'm not really a Ford fan, but that really is properly stealthy, and thus I approve heartily...
Thanks, it's good to get some non-Ford fan love too!morgs_ said:
Came across this from the PH front page and love it.
We love a project at work and this is brilliant, top work. Be good to see it at some shows this year!
Oh, when was it on the front page? Yeah, I'm hoping to get to a few of the shows this summer.We love a project at work and this is brilliant, top work. Be good to see it at some shows this year!
trunks82 said:
As a ford man myself,i enjoyed reading this immensely.well done!! I would love to drop a focus rs engine in my mk 1 1.8 but dont have the expertise,time or money!! Will you be taking it to ford fair?
That sounds like a great idea, and would be fairly straight forward with a mk1 RS I would have thought!loudlashadjuster said:
This is brilliant. I agree that keeping the steelies is enough of a clue to people aware of such things. Doesn't happen often but I always get a little thrill seeing a car on steel wheels with much larger/wider rubber than it should have, tells me there is probably more to it than meets the eye.
There was a Mk2 Mondeo estate round our was that had a similar wheel/tyre setup to yours, always wanted to find out exactly why
I'm sure the owner would have been more than happy to tell you! My wheels might be about to go even wider, stay tuned!There was a Mk2 Mondeo estate round our was that had a similar wheel/tyre setup to yours, always wanted to find out exactly why
CHR15 G said:
Cool, I'm glad you've been prompted to post! Since starting the build my admiration for the orange ST has grown a lot.
I will try to take it to some shows, and some specific Ford ones too, but I'm often doing motorsport work at the weekend so it will depend when I'm free.
It's a Dreamscience Mod X map.
There are plenty of shows to choose between, so I'll keep an eye and see which you can make. I'm going to try and get to Ford Fair in August. I will try to take it to some shows, and some specific Ford ones too, but I'm often doing motorsport work at the weekend so it will depend when I'm free.
It's a Dreamscience Mod X map.
I'm about to put Mod X on mine as it happens, after getting the clutch upgraded to an RS'. Currently running DSCi, which is probably about 270hp so the jump to about 325 should be significant!
I've finally finished reading this mammoth thread.
Awesome work.
If you ever need a standard TDCI estate in Sea Grey to run alongside it for some comedy videos let me know - I have a 2006 1.8 TDCI and I'm in the Brands Hatch area. Will probably be at the The International Ford Show - Sandown Park at the end of April.
I'm thinking a drag race, with mine leaving a black cloud behind it while yours disappears into the distance...
Awesome work.
If you ever need a standard TDCI estate in Sea Grey to run alongside it for some comedy videos let me know - I have a 2006 1.8 TDCI and I'm in the Brands Hatch area. Will probably be at the The International Ford Show - Sandown Park at the end of April.
I'm thinking a drag race, with mine leaving a black cloud behind it while yours disappears into the distance...
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