Recent content by bwhitaker

Well I just traded my 2003 SVTF a couple of days ago. I didn't trade because I didn't like it, I traded it because I needed a truck. The car gave me 45,000 miles of pure joy. I ended up getting a 2005 Chevy Colorado Xtreme reg. cab truck. Very nice truck, and a great price. This has been one of...

Has anyone tried the HKS Exhaust? Any Pictures?

One of my friends at work has a 2002 Toyota Matrix XRS ( same engine as the Celica GTS 180hp ), and says he wants to race. My car is bone stock, and he has a TRD cold air intake. We took off from a 20 mph roll. all I can say was that it was a drivers race. We got up to 120mph before we let off...

Today I put on a set of Toyo Proxes 4 on the the SVTF. I decided to stay with the stock size ( 215/45/17 ). These tires have a nice looking tread pattern. They are ZR rated and are also M+S. They should be better in the winter. They handle great, they feel better than the stockers did the day I...

Has anyone gone with this size of tire? Need help with options. Thanks, Brian

I was washing my Focus SVT this morning and noticed that I had come water spots in the inside of the light. I also noticed that there was some fog inside the light, right after I started drying my car off. Has anyone had this problem with there HID's? Thanks, Brian

I was checking my oil today and noticed that the valve cover was wet on the front side. It was not leaking bad, just damp. Has anyone esle had this problem? Tommorrow I am going to re-tork the cover, hopefully that works. If not, I will take it to the dealer. Brian

my svtf makes some wierd noises at rpm's above 4500. it sounds like rattling, plus it vibrates. i know my dsi is working. as soon as i hit 5000 rpm's, i can feel the surge. usually i have my radio up pretty loud. does anyone else here these noises? Brian

Has anyone had problems with there door handles? My driver side handle feels alot harder to open, than when i first got it. Going to call the dealer in the morning to get it checked out.

Who make Nitrous Kits for the SVT Focus? Does anyone have any links? Also anyone had experience with nitrous on the SVT? Thanks, Brian

Put in a ITG drop in filter yesterday. Pretty nice filter. I usually buy K & N, but thought I would try Something different. Once my warranty goes I will probably add a CAI. What is the best CAI ( AEM, ITG, or K & N )? Brian

Does mobil 1 or K&N make and oil filter for the 2003 Focus svt?

Looking for a good deal on some winter wheels and tires. anyone know of any good deals? Thanks

what is the bulb number on the fog lights on a svtf? i would like to switch them out for some ones that match my HID's better. thanks, Brian

got the PCM update today. i was having the surging problems. the update is awesome!!!! the car just feels more powerful. the DSI kicks in at 5000rpm's( WOW!!) my cfar has 2500 miles on it, and it feels like a totally different car. i would like to say thanks to the forum for letting me know...