Ford Focus Mk2 [ST] Estate Sleeper - Build Thread
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Just seen this...one word: Brilliant.
Funnily enough, I've always said the ideal bank job / secret agent's car would be something like a basic Focus with ST / RS mechanicals! Just try to avoid the temptation to make it look "better" - the standard old estate look is what makes this build!
Funnily enough, I've always said the ideal bank job / secret agent's car would be something like a basic Focus with ST / RS mechanicals! Just try to avoid the temptation to make it look "better" - the standard old estate look is what makes this build!
Clivey said:
Just seen this...one word: Brilliant.
Funnily enough, I've always said the ideal bank job / secret agent's car would be something like a basic Focus with ST / RS mechanicals! Just try to avoid the temptation to make it look "better" - the standard old estate look is what makes this build!
That's actually 52 words but who's counting Funnily enough, I've always said the ideal bank job / secret agent's car would be something like a basic Focus with ST / RS mechanicals! Just try to avoid the temptation to make it look "better" - the standard old estate look is what makes this build!
But I agree entirety, brilliant
I've just seen this http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016... and thought of this thread.
Just think you could have saved all that time and also had AWD. I didn't know Volvo had made a AWD V50 T5 - I'm off to do some research as this Volvo is local and could be exactly what I need!
What a sleeper!
Just think you could have saved all that time and also had AWD.
I didn't know Volvo had made a AWD V50 T5 - I'm off to do some research as this Volvo is local and could be exactly what I need!What a sleeper!
Well this thread got me all the way through the morning on a slow office Friday, have to say I just love this car, what a great project, nothing but commendation for the work and the idea.
With so many other sleepers there is usually a pretty obvious tell tale for people who know about cars, but this one you just wouldn't know any difference and you'd be thinking 'why can't I keep up with this s
tty old estate ffs' perfect.
With so many other sleepers there is usually a pretty obvious tell tale for people who know about cars, but this one you just wouldn't know any difference and you'd be thinking 'why can't I keep up with this s
tty old estate ffs' perfect.Emeye said:
I've just seen this http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016... and thought of this thread.
Just think you could have saved all that time and also had AWD. I didn't know Volvo had made a AWD V50 T5 - I'm off to do some research as this Volvo is local and could be exactly what I need!
What a sleeper!
They did, but they are like rocking horse sJust think you could have saved all that time and also had AWD.
I didn't know Volvo had made a AWD V50 T5 - I'm off to do some research as this Volvo is local and could be exactly what I need!What a sleeper!
t. It's hard enough to get an S40/V50 T5, the AWD are even rarer.Saw this a few days ago which reminded me of the Focus
http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
I'm simply echoing the half a dozen comments above, but having just read 25 pages from start to finish has left me nothing but impressed. Job well done; to people like me who have simply debadged a performance car, hang your heads for this is a true sleeper.
Now to find the LR thread!
Now to find the LR thread!
Shakermaker said:
Awesome!
Clivey said:
Just seen this...one word: Brilliant.
Funnily enough, I've always said the ideal bank job / secret agent's car would be something like a basic Focus with ST / RS mechanicals! Just try to avoid the temptation to make it look "better" - the standard old estate look is what makes this build!
Funnily enough, I've always said the ideal bank job / secret agent's car would be something like a basic Focus with ST / RS mechanicals! Just try to avoid the temptation to make it look "better" - the standard old estate look is what makes this build!
bucks said:
Clivey said:
Just seen this...one word: Brilliant.
Funnily enough, I've always said the ideal bank job / secret agent's car would be something like a basic Focus with ST / RS mechanicals! Just try to avoid the temptation to make it look "better" - the standard old estate look is what makes this build!
That's actually 52 words but who's counting Funnily enough, I've always said the ideal bank job / secret agent's car would be something like a basic Focus with ST / RS mechanicals! Just try to avoid the temptation to make it look "better" - the standard old estate look is what makes this build!
But I agree entirety, brilliant
Gary29 said:
Well this thread got me all the way through the morning on a slow office Friday, have to say I just love this car, what a great project, nothing but commendation for the work and the idea.
With so many other sleepers there is usually a pretty obvious tell tale for people who know about cars, but this one you just wouldn't know any difference and you'd be thinking 'why can't I keep up with this stty old estate ffs' perfect.
With so many other sleepers there is usually a pretty obvious tell tale for people who know about cars, but this one you just wouldn't know any difference and you'd be thinking 'why can't I keep up with this s
tty old estate ffs' perfect.QuantumTokoloshi said:
I had a good look around it at the Merc world SS, I had read this thread but still did a double take. It is a very convincing Q car, top work. It must be laugh out loud fun to drive.
jackmansfield1 said:
Epic work! Love an estate, love a sleeper - perfect combo! 
sas782b said:
A bit late but awesome project, well done sir!!
NiallSlimDrew said:
Holy thread bump Batman!
I'm so glad you did though. Great read.
I'm so glad you did though. Great read.
culpz said:
How in God's name have i only just come across this? (not physically btw 
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An absolutely belting read and a fantastic project! To all those who clearly did not have a clue what the definition of a "sleeper" was on that other thread on here somewhere...
)An absolutely belting read and a fantastic project! To all those who clearly did not have a clue what the definition of a "sleeper" was on that other thread on here somewhere...
Nunga said:
I'm simply echoing the half a dozen comments above, but having just read 25 pages from start to finish has left me nothing but impressed. Job well done; to people like me who have simply debadged a performance car, hang your heads for this is a true sleeper.
Now to find the LR thread!
As ever, I am truly thankful for all the kind words from everyone who has taken the time to comment. But I have to admit that even if I hadn't had a single comment during the whole build then I would still love the car as much as I do now. Every time I drive the car, which is at least twice a day, everyday (and I'm now 30k miles and 18 months in), it either brings a smile to my face, a genuine laugh out loud, or a pinch myself moment! This car was built solely for me, I tailored it to exactly what I wanted from a car, and it continues to amaze me that other people seem to like it too.Now to find the LR thread!
It's an odd coincidence that the thread seems to have been bumped back up this week, as for the first time in over a year I have decided to add to it and throughout the week I have been assembling some new photos and stories to upload, even before the latest comments.
I'll start with catching up with a few things that have been added/changed/modified over the last year and lead up to the heart-wrenching headline story, but don't worry: there's a happy ending!
Welshman Adam said:
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...
We need to do this. Please tell me you still have the car, despite my slow reply?I'm thinking a drag race, with mine leaving a black cloud behind it while yours disappears into the distance...
CHR15 G said:
Welshman Adam said:
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...
We need to do this. Please tell me you still have the car, despite my slow reply?I'm thinking a drag race, with mine leaving a black cloud behind it while yours disappears into the distance...
CHR15 G said:
It's an odd coincidence that the thread seems to have been bumped back up this week, as for the first time in over a year I have decided to add to it and throughout the week I have been assembling some new photos and stories to upload, even before the latest comments.
I'll start with catching up with a few things that have been added/changed/modified over the last year and lead up to the heart-wrenching headline story, but don't worry: there's a happy ending!
Looking forward to this.....I'll start with catching up with a few things that have been added/changed/modified over the last year and lead up to the heart-wrenching headline story, but don't worry: there's a happy ending!
dandam said:
CHR15 G said:
It's an odd coincidence that the thread seems to have been bumped back up this week, as for the first time in over a year I have decided to add to it and throughout the week I have been assembling some new photos and stories to upload, even before the latest comments.
I'll start with catching up with a few things that have been added/changed/modified over the last year and lead up to the heart-wrenching headline story, but don't worry: there's a happy ending!
Looking forward to this.....I'll start with catching up with a few things that have been added/changed/modified over the last year and lead up to the heart-wrenching headline story, but don't worry: there's a happy ending!
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