Inside my '13 Ford Focus ST build
12-14-2012, 11:03 AM
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Same reasons Tyler said, all the cars I've seen with frames make me think "It would look so much cleaner without one" 
12-14-2012, 11:04 AM
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I've never looked at a license plate frame and said "that looks really good" 
As for the numbers and such on the plate, you don't have to use all of the spaces do you? My custom one had 4 spots but I only used 3.
I've had 2 custom plates and the whole process was fairly simple. After a ~4 week wait, the plate along with new stickers and a new registration card came in the mail. I kept my old registration card as well as my old plate in the glovebox just in case I got pulled over. I'm not sure how it goes in IL but that's how it is in NC.
As for the numbers and such on the plate, you don't have to use all of the spaces do you? My custom one had 4 spots but I only used 3.
I've had 2 custom plates and the whole process was fairly simple. After a ~4 week wait, the plate along with new stickers and a new registration card came in the mail. I kept my old registration card as well as my old plate in the glovebox just in case I got pulled over. I'm not sure how it goes in IL but that's how it is in NC.
Here's the selection process:
"ST 13" would be my first choice (ST + model year), but that is taken.
I could do "ST 37", which is my bud's favorite number.
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12-14-2012, 04:03 PM
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OP does the ST have a chassis code?
The 2004-2006 TL is "UA6" and that's what my plate is. My plate is for the college I attend but I chose UA6 because I couldn't think of anything else that is 1-4 characters that would fit.
The 2004-2006 TL is "UA6" and that's what my plate is. My plate is for the college I attend but I chose UA6 because I couldn't think of anything else that is 1-4 characters that would fit.
12-14-2012, 04:34 PM
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Damn 
What about removing the badge and doing "ESS TEE"? I really can't think of anything else.
What about removing the badge and doing "ESS TEE"? I really can't think of anything else.
12-14-2012, 05:05 PM
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Speaking from experience, you're next mod should absolutely be an oil catch can. Since the boosted Ecotec is so new and we don't know how it'll be long tern, if it ends up having any of the oil blow by issues of the MZR you'll be saving your engine from this mess.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...&postcount=527
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...&postcount=527
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12-14-2012, 06:58 PM
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Catch can should be installed yesterday.Its a shame you can't do 6 letters on that plate, otherwise I'd do "MURICA"
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12-14-2012, 08:05 PM
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Speaking from experience, you're next mod should absolutely be an oil catch can. Since the boosted Ecotec is so new and we don't know how it'll be long tern, if it ends up having any of the oil blow by issues of the MZR you'll be saving your engine from this mess.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...&postcount=527
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...&postcount=527
http://www.jamesbaroneracing.com/sto...th=147_219_220
I'm sure that would go over well.
12-14-2012, 08:32 PM
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BOO-ST?
12-14-2012, 08:48 PM
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What about "HTHCH" in reference to the fact that this car is rooted in the Euro Hot Hatch phenomenon?
12-15-2012, 01:24 PM
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JBR actually has an OCC. I have heard about build up in the valves. It's definitely a mod to seriously look in to. Thanks.
http://www.jamesbaroneracing.com/sto...th=147_219_220
http://www.jamesbaroneracing.com/sto...th=147_219_220
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12-15-2012, 02:34 PM
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White Sox plate FTW. Since the plate is black with white lettering, it would look great on your silver car. I really like your car btw. If my TL were to blow up, the ST would be on my short list. It's just an all around great package I saw a black one at the Tampa auto show and it looked great in person too!
I saw a black one at the Tampa auto show and it looked great in person too!
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12-15-2012, 03:38 PM
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Window tint was done today. Looks great. The film is 42% but the light meter registered at 35%. Just about perfect.
Sorry, the photos are pretty bad. It's been raining all day today.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rphilman1/8276085880/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rphilman1/8276085532/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rphilman1/8275019827/
Sorry, the photos are pretty bad. It's been raining all day today.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rphilman1/8276085880/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rphilman1/8276085532/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rphilman1/8275019827/
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12-15-2012, 04:53 PM
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the tint looks great!!
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12-15-2012, 05:01 PM
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Very nice!
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12-15-2012, 05:12 PM
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12-15-2012, 06:28 PM
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Thanks, everyone. I'm real happy with the tint. And after it settles in a week or so, it should be perfect. I also had my Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3s mounted on the OEM wheels this afternoon. So the ST is all set for winter.
12-15-2012, 06:43 PM
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I keep looking over the exterior trying to figure out what I'd change on it.......the only thing Im coming up with is a smaller antenna. The rest looks great as it is.
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12-15-2012, 08:42 PM
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The owner of Auto Image snapped a photo and put it up on their Facebook page. 
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater
12-15-2012, 08:46 PM
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12-15-2012, 09:13 PM
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The tint completes the look of that ST. Nice job! That kinda gets me off my butt to get it done on my car.
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12-15-2012, 09:15 PM
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Tint looks good.
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12-15-2012, 10:17 PM
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There's actually a shark fin antenna mod some have been doing. It's about $89 shipped. Not sure how I feel about it.
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12-16-2012, 12:05 AM
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Honestly, the stock "RC" antenna doesn't bother me. Then again, I do like the "shark fin" antenna look. So I'm kinda torn.
12-16-2012, 12:35 AM
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Eh, Im not liking the sharkfin. I had one on my car for about two months then ripped it off in favor of a stubby antenna. They do tend to look a bit too fat.
12-16-2012, 12:47 AM
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The owner of Auto Image snapped a photo and put it up on their Facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater
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12-16-2012, 01:36 AM
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Tint looks awesome, much needed. If there was one thing I'd change besides the antenna, it'd be the exhaust tips. JMO.
For the plate, have you considered getting something like "PSHHH", regarding the fact that it's turbo? A boosted Solstice around here has "VROOMPSH", which made me chuckle until I heard it in action.
Tint looks awesome, much needed.
If there was one thing I'd change besides the antenna, it'd be the exhaust tips. JMO.For the plate, have you considered getting something like "PSHHH", regarding the fact that it's turbo? A boosted Solstice around here has "VROOMPSH", which made me chuckle until I heard it in action.
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12-16-2012, 01:41 PM
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The OEM wheels are 8x18 +55 and unfortunately (for the sake of availability) the bolt pattern is 5x108.
12-16-2012, 05:06 PM
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5x108? 
12-16-2012, 05:28 PM
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Yep, it makes the choices slim...
I flashed the ECU with the tune today. The car has completely woken up. Second gear explodes to redline and traction is hard to come by. Wish I wasn't on the winter tires. But third gear is "shit your pants" gear. Good God. +23hp +45lb-ft tq makes a huge difference. I drove it around for 50 miles. And believe it or not, my gas mileage did not suffer. I did my second fill up of 93 and Fuelly shows 25mpg and the on-board computer says 24.5mpg.
I really need to get a GoPro.
I flashed the ECU with the tune today. The car has completely woken up. Second gear explodes to redline and traction is hard to come by. Wish I wasn't on the winter tires. But third gear is "shit your pants" gear. Good God. +23hp +45lb-ft tq makes a huge difference. I drove it around for 50 miles. And believe it or not, my gas mileage did not suffer. I did my second fill up of 93 and Fuelly shows 25mpg and the on-board computer says 24.5mpg.
I really need to get a GoPro.