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02-08-2005, 02:51 PM
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Anyone got a recommendation on good wreckers in melbourne for Focus?
Last night I buggered up the little plastic frame for the handbrake boot. Snapped off one of the little tabs that hold it in place. New Oak quoted me $110 to replace it! (including nasty vinyl boot) No thanks (Only quoted me $89 for the intermittent wiper assembly (which I ordered). At least that's a switching assembly, not a bit of extruded plastic) Tried super glue.........no go. Even my father in law who is pretty nifty with jobs like this shook his head and said 'get a new one". So off to the wreckers I go. I think there's one in Clayton, and one in Mordialloc (close to me) but who knows if they have wrecked any Focus'
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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02-08-2005, 03:14 PM
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you know what, I dont think I have ever seen a wrecked Focus.....
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02-08-2005, 03:27 PM
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That's what I reckon too!!! I'm not sure there's a lot of write offs sitting around
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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02-08-2005, 03:32 PM
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Good luck mate, Cant help ya there, I doubt thered be many wreckers with Focuses inside them....
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02-08-2005, 04:56 PM
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If you find one let us know. I am sure there are a few people on here that would be in the market for a spare part or two. Personally I wouldnt mind a set of ST170 exhaust headers
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02-08-2005, 05:24 PM
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Never seen a wrecked Focus myself but toying with the idea of buying one, getting the bits I want out of it (mainly power windows and interior stuff) and selling the rest. I swore Id never put wrecked bits on my Focus and if possible I still wont, but cant justify $1k for power windows from Ford just yet.
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02-08-2005, 05:34 PM
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Hmmm, a quick search found these.....
Wrecked 5dr Zetec Manual Wrecked CL Manual Sedan Wrecked 5dr Zetec R Manual If anyone's thinking of buying, let me know......
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02-08-2005, 06:02 PM
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here's an ST170 if your in Hobart.
http://www.fowles.com.au/photo.aspx?m=1778696&n=1&s=F http://www.fowles.com.au/photo.aspx?m=1778696&n=2&s=F |
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03-08-2005, 12:53 AM
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04-08-2005, 11:12 AM
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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04-08-2005, 11:35 AM
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I think it's Half Duratec Half Zetec isnt it?
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04-08-2005, 03:09 PM
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It does bolt straight on but you do have to bend the oil dip stick a bit though. And I think there is also an issue with a power steering line being close to the heat of the header. It is an expensive option. You will also need to buy the ST170 catalytic converters and flex pipe to do it all properly. |
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04-08-2005, 04:14 PM
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For those that are wondering, the price on ST170 headers is $771 trade from Ford. That doesnt include your flex pipe or cat, all of which have to be done with it.
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02-08-2005, 05:58 PM
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Ouch... not a pretty sight at all.
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02-08-2005, 06:07 PM
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I am guessing those headers would be a bit FUBARed.
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03-08-2005, 12:24 AM
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damn I'm guessing that whole car's a bit FUBARED... that's 2 dead ST's that I know of. The other's the ex-Fast Fours project car that's shagged beyond belief poor thing...
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03-08-2005, 12:55 AM
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Yeah no wrecked bits for me (only took a matter of hours for me to revert back to my policy
  . I'm getting a price on ST headers tomorrow (today), Im not expecting to like it though.I've decided to try and make mine look like an RS as much as possible. Laugh as you may. And that means getting more go too, something I have always intended to do.
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04-08-2005, 12:38 PM
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zetec block, duratec heads.
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05-08-2005, 12:35 PM
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All those knackered foci. Brings a tear to the eye....
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07-08-2005, 02:48 PM
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Zetec Screamer....
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Vehicle Details - Stock No 2063143
Damage Details: Airbags deployed, Light structural front lol  : these guys are nuts, the front end is half crushed in |
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07-08-2005, 07:13 PM
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Gee it depends on who you ask!!!!!
Dropped in to local Ford Dealer yesterday to pick up a part.....it was $19 cheaper than I'd been quoted. So I thought I'd push my luck and ask for a quote on the handrake boot and frame (originally quoted an outrageous $100 at this dealership, but have had no luck with wreckers), and played totally ignorant that I'd ever enquired before. $18.88 !!!!!!!!!!! Surprise surprise, I ordered it and I pick it up this week (before the Vic cruise). The other bloke must have quoted for the whole brake lever It really does pay to ask more than once. Fords computerised parts system is so antiquated, some of these guys have trouble reading the right part numbers
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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07-08-2005, 07:30 PM
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Supes
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MelbZetec,
I can vouch for that comment, I have been to my local Ford dealers parts section and have literally had to jump the counter (or at least ask them to confirm with a picture or diagram) to check they have the right part I am after as opposed to something completely above what I want.....sometimes they get it right though without double asking...... Probably a good reason for us all to post part numbers and pics of the bit and pieces we buy
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30-08-2005, 05:34 PM
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I am on the lookout for a Zetec 1.8 or 2.0 if anyone knows of a good one out of a wreck whatever, I am putting it in a Mark 1 eski.
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