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Taped my ride - Now it looks fast, even standing still!
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:20 am
by MAT
New and improved 05 Focus with an SVT suspension kit and racing stripes.
I really needed something to offset the white wheels so I was looking for a rocker panel stripe. I manage to find this kit on-line. It was easy to install, the dawn dishwashing soap and squeegee trick really works. I was also thinking about hood stripes, but that seemed over the top, especially since you see them on a lot of crappy Dodge NASCAR racer poser wantabes.
FYI - the SVT kit lowered the front barely 3/4 and the rear 1/2 inch, less than I hoped. But it sure handles better now.
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:35 am
by Pappy
Wow, that really doesn't look as low as I'd expect. When did you install, and take the pic? I bet it hasn't settled yet.
I don't ussually like graphics, but great job on yours! Really pulls the theme and look of your car together!
Now, Shorten your antennae and black out your headlights!
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:08 am
by sc0tty8
The svt isn't a kit for a huge drop....
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:35 am
by mars
i like the looks of ur color combo.... but that drop sure doesnt look like a drop....
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:12 am
by STANG302
Looks good! It took my svt springs a while to settle after I put them in the ST. So you should get a slight bit more of drop after you put some miles on them.
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:22 am
by o2designs
Oh! I love it!!
Are you autoXing this weekend?
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:37 am
by MAT
Did the SVT install over the weekend, pic was taken yesterday. I've been trying to hit every bump I can find to break it in. When we measured Steve @ Tousleys SVT with the same wheels and tires as mine his was 1" lower at both ends. So there's still hope it will settle somewhat.
No auto X this weekend, I may go to the one on 7/15 at DCTC or the hill climb on 7/8.
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:18 am
by STANG302
The hill climb is full for late model cars and the event details were sent out yesterday so I don't know if you can get in still. But show up and see if there are any open spots the day of the event. O2designs get ready for a kind of hard course this weekend if it is in any way similar to the last event at Central Parking.
NEED MORE PICS!
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 3:02 pm
by o2designs
Hard as in difficult to drive? Or hard on teh car? I was still undecided on what car I was gonna take...The Focus, or the SVTC.
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 3:55 pm
by STANG302
Dificult to drive, it was so short and had limited visibility so you couldn't look as far ahead as you would normaly want to. You'll see when you get there Sunday. I think the ol'Contour would be great to see out there. But with a very short and curvy course the focus may be a little faster.
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:08 pm
by zurno
Pappy wrote:
Wow, that really doesn't look as low as I'd expect. When did you install, and take the pic? I bet it hasn't settled yet.
I don't ussually like graphics, but great job on yours! Really pulls the theme and look of your car together!
Now, Shorten your antennae and black out your headlights!
I wonder how the headlights would look whited out? probably too bright
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:43 pm
by sc0tty8
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:46 pm
by o2designs
The stipes remind me of the Fiesta ST.....mmmmm. I'd love to have one of them......I really hope Ford brings them over.
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 5:30 pm
by zurno
o2designs wrote:
The stipes remind me of the Fiesta ST.....mmmmm. I'd love to have one of them......I really hope Ford brings them over.
ditto
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 12:15 am
by focinite
some one say strippers?!?!?!?!?
