livingwater Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Awesome, awesome, awesome After all that work I can't believe you drove it on dirt afterwards. The pic's are outstandng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marre Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 That was a great write-up! And that is a RED HOT hatch you got there. I'm also amazed with the dirt your clay came up with. The car collected a lot of grime on the trip from Michigan, but you have it looking spot on now:glasses: Are you getting much understeer with this car? I test drove a Speed3 and it was pretty interesting, just not in a real good way. And last but not least, your daughter is adorable and congratulations on the one on the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ryan Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Thanks all, I never thought I could love a Ford.. They have changed my opinion! Torque steer isn't too bad in this car at all, it has onboard electronic torque vectoring so it senses the torque steer and helps compensate for it... I can still feel it slightly, but they did a good job balancing it. Something else interesting it does, is 'Hill Assist' when your on a incline and you remove your foot from the brake to step on the gas the brakes hold until you engage the clutch so the car does not roll backwards. Kinda scared me the first time I encountered it in my driveway. I thought the parking brake was still engaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslowGTO Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Where did you get the Adam's decal for the back window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baker Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I am a huge fan of Ford's.. I just wish their paint process was a bit better. When. Sold them.. seems every model had orange.peel or flat spots in the paint. I remember a tuner magazine several years ago getting a focus and having the car wet sanded and painted from the factory. Anyway.. love the car.. wish they bring over the 3door awd version Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Sweet car Ryan!!!! Holy dirty clay bar!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase@InsanePaint Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I really dig that hatch Ryan!!! And you got it looking INSANE!!! Good move on the debadge, nice. Now my brain starts working......tint, 1.5" drop, turbo-back exhaust, CAI, tune.....and you've got one KILLER economic, super fun baby hauler!!! Love it buddy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyfox Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Congrats! I have been watching the progress of the ST for a few years now. Very happy Ford introduced it to the US. Incredible write up! Next to black, its tough to top a fully detailed red car! I too learned from detailing a friend's new car how nasty the paint can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Very nice! I haven't been following the new cars much lately and was shocked to see they're putting that much power in the Focus. Impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I really like that red, nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Awesome work, Killer write up, Amazing results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 great job on the new car prep! when you first mentioned how soft the clear was on the veloster i knew it wouldn't last that long detailing is fun, but having to do a full blown correction every time you touch the finish isn't thats a great looking car... for a FORD! but being a chevy guy, ford has really stepped up its game in design across the board in all their vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Awesome car Ryan! The Blue Oval has a winner in this car. I thought about one, but it'd be hard to go from a large sedan to a small hatch. Great choice and great write-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ryan Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Thanks all, I never thought I'd say this, but I seriously love this Focus. SCT released a ECU tune for it, 285HP + 323ft lbs of torque! +32HP, and +53Lbs for $400.... Sooo tempting, alas I must save money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwag one Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 That looks great, I've been wanting to drive one as my wife wants me to move to one car over two. Apparently she thinks a combination of mpg's and fun is a must have when growing a family. Bt she doesn't drive 30k per year. I agree with everyone else, for me it would be hard going from a full size sedan to a smaller car. But I am intrigued by 300+ horsepower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortplainman Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 some good stuff man, looks like a fun little car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRZN Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Nice car and a fantastic write up! Tint the tail lights? Be sooo nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ryan Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Actually I fell in love with the Red because the tail lights blend in with the color. Tinting the windows is going to happen though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Congrats on the new car Ryan! I know how much you hated that Veloster. Great write up also! Mook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Thanks all, I never thought I'd say this, but I seriously love this Focus. SCT released a ECU tune for it, 285HP + 323ft lbs of torque! +32HP, and +53Lbs for $400.... Sooo tempting, alas I must save money. the tune will be worth it! you may even get better mileage also from it if you keep your foot off the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
694doorbird Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Actually I fell in love with the Red because the tail lights blend in with the color. Tinting the windows is going to happen though That's one thing I like about our Charger. The tail lights almost match the paint, plus it looks good with 20% tinted windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce5 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Perfect and congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blongo804 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Awesome car! I'm actually pretty wowed by a Focus.. Never thought i'd say this but i'm actually considering getting an ST when I get out of college now. Man that thing is sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Awesome car! I'm actually pretty wowed by a Focus.. Never thought i'd say this but i'm actually considering getting an ST when I get out of college now. Man that thing is sweet! Hard to beat for the money right now. An STI is on my list right now and sure, you get more in that car, but it's $10,000+ more for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blongo804 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Exactly! ^.. I actually have an '05 Subaru Legacy GT with 300whp/350wtq at 20psi right now and i'm still considering getting this Focus. Such an awesome looking car and sick "race car" looking interior. Quite a Focus. I wonder how the aftermarket is going to be for this car. Probably expensive, like my car. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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