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Hi, all my wait is somewhat over now. My Focus ZX3 just arrived this morning. I work in the dealership. The lot personel called me right away and said " I think your car is in" There it was finally. It took exactly 8 weeks to come in . It's a 5spd with ABS, keyless entry, ac ,floor mats, twilight blue with dark smoke interior. I won't be able to take it home until Monday. I will be the one who preps it and then comes the fun. I have 17" TSW Revo wheels, Eibach lowering springs, Wings West body kit and spoiler, True Rev intake kit, Richbrook shifter knob, racing pedal covers, seatbelt pads Xenon HID bulbs, Bosh platinum +4 spark plugs Focus Sport ignition wires, and one hell of a sound system. All that I need is the exhaust and tint the windows. |
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speedyzx6, Make sure the wiring and connectors can handle the heat from the Xenon bulbs. Melted the connectors on my Nissan. The heat was just to much for them. Its a wonder it didn't get the wiring also because it was very small gauge wiring. Doesn't the Zetec have platinum plugs? I thought it did. I do like the Bosch (spelled right?) plugs - Have used them before. You don't happen to know who might make a bug/stone deflector for the Focus do you? Pat |
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| fgaydos - Thanks for the link to the Focus review. You are correct - the wagon only comes with the base engine/auto trans in the US. I read the sedan and wagon reviews twice - not sure how you got the feeling that the Focus received a less than glowing review. Didn't see any reference to a lack or rear leg room for adults. In case I missed something in the articles, I'll state my defense now! - 1)It's nearly 2:15 am, and I should be asleep, and 2)I've become quite fond and quite defensive of my ZX3! Probably one of the best-value automobiles I've ever owned. | |
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Yes the Focus does come with platinum spark plugs. However the one I bought has 4 firing points rather than one for the Motorcraft (Bosch platinum +4.) No I don't know where to find a bug deflector. I rarely see cars with bug deflectors mostly trucks and SUV's. I have bug deflector for my 1999 Honda CRV EX AWD. I got it from J and J products. besides why would you want to put a bug deflector on a Focus it would take away it's sport appearance. |
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ALF3, Here is a copy of the leg room comment:"Minimal leg room in the back seat spoils the illusion of spaciousness. Adults will not be comfortable in back for long." 4th paragraph down. Also acceleration: 0Ð60 m.p.h., acceleration 9.0 sec. |
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Note: slight venting follows... A few weeks ago, my dealer emailed me to say that my ZX3 was scheduled to be built on Feb 28th with delivery expected around March 17-23. I gave him a call this last Fri, March 10th to ask some general questions. He now informs me that the car is scheduled to be built Mar. 20th! Delivery now expected Mar. 27-31.  I'm guessing either the plant is falling behind their projected schedules, or maybe (I hope) that they are taking care of all the recalls before they're sending them out from the plant. Anybody else hear anything? Of course this delay would coincide with speedyZX6's wait time of 8 weeks. now into the 15th week of waiting, Gabe |
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| how are you handeling the reverse lock out ring on the shifter when you replace the knob? the only replacement knobs i found that are compatable are the ones from kurtz kustoms. | |
| I went to richbrook's website and I see they have compatable knobs. | |
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ive noticed a much smaller amount of posts per week on the tire and wheel forum: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/engaged/edmund.cgi?c=Accessories&f=0&t=321&q=0- For me, that was the most interesting message board and a great source of information, so lets try to keep it going! |
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Again, feel sorry for you. Can you tell us name of your dealer and your location?It may help,maybe there are other people in your area waiting like you do! Together you can put more presure on your lazy dealership... Good luck... Sorry for spelling.(feel not fell) |
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