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Old 24-09-2008, 10:58 AM   #1
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Hey all,
I have just become a member. I am taking delivery of my Focus Zetec next week.

Black Sapphire hatch ...I added some 17" rims and got the windows tinted (That tint that looks like chrome in the sun) but that was about it

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Look forward to being part of the community

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Old 24-09-2008, 02:03 PM   #2
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That'll turn a few heads down in King William Street! Welcome to the Forums.
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Old 24-09-2008, 05:54 PM   #3
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Stole my rims!! haha

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Old 24-09-2008, 09:30 PM   #4
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Welcome Miltron. When you get the car post up pics so we can all have a dribble
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Old 24-09-2008, 11:23 PM   #5
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I wouldn't get anything smaller than 19" on a Focus.
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Old 25-09-2008, 07:43 AM   #6
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I wouldn't get anything larger than 19" on a Focus.
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Old 25-09-2008, 11:50 AM   #7
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18s at the front 20s on the back, just to keep us forum people happy.
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Old 25-09-2008, 12:57 PM   #8
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The more this goes on the more inadequate i seem to feel

The car supposedly turned up at the car yard. Might go down and try and get a piccy before the goodies go on
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Old 07-10-2008, 06:10 PM   #9
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Its finally here

This is the first image, as you can tell its still at the dealers
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Old 07-10-2008, 06:48 PM   #10
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Very nice! Did they give you 215/45/17s or 205/50s?

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Old 07-10-2008, 07:29 PM   #11
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Looks very nice. Actually feels like I'm looking out my window ;). Just goes to show you've got good taste man. Looks great!
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Old 07-10-2008, 07:35 PM   #12
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looks good.... now you need a brake upgrade....LOL
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