LW Focus - Aftermarket Parts.

[sysh]

Although I'm not really a mad tuner/modder with my rides, a little aftermarket goodies to bolt-on (e.g. air filter, CAI, exhaust, ECU) doesn't really hurt, I guess? Just starting up a thread to cater for LW owners (or future owners) whom would like to spruce up their Focus a little.



K&N Replacement Air Filter (Part E-2993):
Product Style: Round Air Filter
Height: 8.25 in (210 mm)
Inner Wire: No
Inside Diameter: 2.75 in (70 mm)
Outside Diameter: 6.25 in (159 mm)
Top Style: Plastic
Top Material/Finish: None
Filter Material: Cotton Gauze
Filter Re-Oiling Amount: 1.76 oz (52ml)
Weight: 1.4 lb (0.6 kg)
Product Box Length: 6.31 in (160 mm)
Product Box Width: 6.31 in (160 mm)
Product Box Height: 10.19 in (259 mm)

Source:
http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...px?Prod=E-2993

Note: It seems to be also the same filter cartridge used in the LV Focus. Looks like I'm gonna get this baby off eBay soon

[sysh]

2012 Ford Focus Hatch Cat-Back Muffler from Ford Racing Performance
Fits 2012 Ford Focus Hatchback manual and automatic transmission with PZEV Evaporative Emission
T-304 stainless steel construction with polished tips
Performance tuned cat-back exhaust system
Includes exhaust clamps for weld-free install
Package Dimensions: 13.00 x 15.50 x 61.0
Package Weight: 33.4 lbs

Source:
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...KeyField=12976

Only for the Hatch, bleh

[DJM83]

ECU tuning will more then likely lose you your warranty.

[sysh]

Originally Posted by DJM83

ECU tuning will more then likely lose you your warranty.

Not sure how the ECU for the Focus works, but can it support those piggy-back chips? or the normal way is to flash it. Last time I did it my tuner could reset to the car's factory setting to "maintain" the factory warranty. Never had problems with the dealership

[Aussie XB12SS]

Not worth the risk for me.

[Squirrell]

K&N Replacement Air Filter (Part E-2993)

Hit Austraila at the end of November via

http://www.rocketindustries.com.au/

I have had it on order for 2 mths now

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by sysh

Not sure how the ECU for the Focus works, but can it support those piggy-back chips? or the normal way is to flash it. Last time I did it my tuner could reset to the car's factory setting to "maintain" the factory warranty. Never had problems with the dealership

Not sure but the current Focus (Mine) is flashed and yes i can return it to stock but if something major happens and ECU goes to Melb your pretty well munted.

[In Focus]

Originally Posted by Squirrell

K&N Replacement Air Filter (Part E-2993)

Hit Austraila at the end of November via

http://www.rocketindustries.com.au/

I have had it on order for 2 mths now

Mate, you can already get these over the net/e-bay etc. It's the same one used in the LV aka Mk2 facelift in the UK.

[sysh]

Originally Posted by In Focus

Mate, you can already get these over the net/e-bay etc. It's the same one used in the LV aka Mk2 facelift in the UK.

Yup, I'm gonna get it off ebay soon.. it cost about A$65 or so (inclusive of shipping). How much does Rocket sell 'em?

[Squirrell]

Originally Posted by sysh

Yup, I'm gonna get it off ebay soon.. it cost about A$65 or so (inclusive of shipping). How much does Rocket sell 'em?

Though a friend via Rocket $65 (mates rate) one off deal.

[Squirrell]

2012 Ford Focus Hatch Cat-Back Muffler from Ford Racing Performance

$675 USD ..... $1020 AUD supplied from Race Parts Australia (FRP Supplier) in Queensland ... think I'll check out some other options.

[sysh]

Whiteline Sway Bar (Front)
Diameter: 22mm
Material: Solid Spring Steel
Adjustment: Non-adjustable
Weight: 7kg
Length: 120cm
Width: 22cm
Height: 15cm

Source:
http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_...t_number=BMF51



Whiteline Sway Bar (Rear)
Diameter: 22mm
Material: Solid Spring Steel
Adjustment: 2 point adjustable
Weight: 4kg
Length: 70cm
Width: 22cm
Height: 15cm

Source:
http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_..._number=BMR78Z

[blatchie]

Can you post up some pics of the mods. I think mine would look great with that exhaust.

[Nolz]

Sway bars will be my first mod I was only wondering the other day whether or not Whiteline had released sawy bars for our cars yet. W00t!

[sysh]

Originally Posted by Nolz

Sway bars will be my first mod I was only wondering the other day whether or not Whiteline had released sawy bars for our cars yet. W00t!

Yep, I'll be getting the K&N air filter and the rear sway bars too. am just waiting for them to release the front tower brace too. Exhaust can wait

[sysh]

Weapon R - Secret Weapon Air Intake System

The Secret Weapon Intake was designed, to increase air intake volume to the engine. The concept is to create two different air velocity profiles, one traveling at higher speeds than the other. This technology increases air volume and speed to the engine, which naturally feeds the engine 3x more air than the conventional air intake system. The intake pipe is bent out of high quality 6061 Aluminum on our Automated CNC mandrel bender. Polished to a high show quality finish. The SW1 Air filter features a tuned velocity stack to increase velocity and decrease turbulence. Only Comes In Polished. 1 Million Mile Limited Warranty Open pore high density re-usable foam

Source:
http://www.carid.com/2012-ford-focus...ke-285269.html

[Nolz]

It's great to see the aftermarket goodies coming through. Not entirely convinced about the CAI. I'd like to see a pic of it installed before I'd even consider it. I would hope that theres some sort of shielding from the engine bay.

In some cases putting on a CAI could see you going backwards as far as power is concerned. I'm in the process of getting my wife's forester tuned and theyve changed the design of the air box a fair bit, and tuners have found that what would previously be a gain in power with a CAI, is now a waste of $500 or so.

[sysh]

Hmm.. any other suggestions on other type of mods you guys would like to see on the Focus? Haven't really seen any bodykit parts out there on the open market

[sysh]

.. okay, I'm probably gonna ask a dumb question. How do you remove the stock air-box cover to change the air filter element? I can't seem to get it open. I did see 3 hexagon-shaped plastic looking nut/screw but since I don't have a ratchet, couldnt test if that will loosen. Any ideas? Haven't owned a Ford prior to this so not familiar with this configuration. Thanks!

[In Focus]

If it's like the LV, and from what I can see it is, loosen the hexagon-headed screws in the top of the airbox lid and simply lift the lid off. The top of the filter is actually the right-hand side of the airbox.

Here's some progress shots of a K&N install.

[Nolz]

Yeppers! Damn near identical with the LW

[Nolz]

ps Dropping by hitech mufflers this weekend. Will definitely put up some photo's if I get psyched enough to get some work done.

[sysh]

Thanks a bunch, In Focus. The photos are mighty helpful. Now I can head along and get my K&N air filter in there.

[sysh]

.. just ordered this over eBay. Cost about $65 (inclusive of shipping and handling). Can't wait to install this baby in!

[Nolz]

Sysh Don't suppose you can supply me with a link? That's a pretty awesome price. Can't seem to find the seller that you've bought it from though.

[In Focus]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FORD-Focu...ht_7874wt_1185

The cheapest I could find from a quick search on e-bay.

[sysh]

I'll PM you after this, currently out at the moment

[sysh]

Originally Posted by Nolz

Sysh Don't suppose you can supply me with a link? That's a pretty awesome price. Can't seem to find the seller that you've bought it from though.

UGPM

[blatchie]

Are your speakers crap?
I think that mine are shot after 2 months.
Need to get a sub and change speakers I think

[sysh]

.. mine are still okay after 1 1/2 months. Have you been blasting them out loud? Can't ya just bring it back to the dealer and claim warranty?