Here are a few of the How-To Do-It-Yourself Projects that we have instructions, and pictures for. Some are myFordFocus.com creations, others are from members of the site. There are more how-to project to come! If you have detailed instructions and photos that you would like to contribute, please email Ray Dixon @ webmaster@myFordFocus.com, or post your information to the How-To Do-It-Yourself Message Board.

NOTE: Most of the How-To articles are based on 2000-2004 Zetec & SPI Model Focus'.

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April 7th, 2004 Note: The online video clips have been temporarily disabled until I can find a new lower cost hosting service for them.

Engine Performance Modifications
Title Click for Details	Approx. Cost	Approx. Time to Complete
Volant and SVT Snorkle	$270	2 hours
AEM CAI	$275	.75 - 1 hour
MAC "Shorty" CAI	$135	1/2 hour
IceMan Cool Air System	$250	.75 - 1 hour
Screamin' Demon Coil & LiveWires	$145	.5 - 1 hour
65mm Throttle Body	$250	.5 - 1 hour
Cat-Back Exhaust	$350	.5 - 1 hour
JBA Short Header	$350	3 - 4 hours
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) "Chip" Replacement	$275	15 - 30 minutes
FocusSport Underdrive Crank Pulley	$120	.5 - 1 hour
K&N Filter Replacement	$35	5 minutes
Air Box Resonator Removal	$0	5 minutes
Homemade Cool Air Tube Clone	$5	5 minutes
B&M Short Shifter	$150	1.5 hours

Suspension Modifications
Title Click for Details	Approx. Cost	Approx. Time to Complete
Progress Rear Anti-Sway Bar	$140	1 hour
Upper Strut Bar Install	$100	1/2 hour
ZX3 Rear Shocks R&R	$250	1-2 hours

Interior Modifications
Title Click for Details	Approx. Cost	Approx. Time to Complete
UPR Products Climate Control Knobs	$50	5 minutes
Ford Racing Gauge Pod	$35
Ford Racing Oil Pressure Gauge	$45
Front Door Trim Removal	n/a	n/a
Audio Tips & Techniques	n/a	n/a
Audio Head Unit Removal	n/a	n/a
Changing the Shift Boot	n/a	n/a
Door Sill Protectors	$55	5 Minutes
E-Brake Handle	$35	5 Minutes
Gear Shift Surround	$35	10 Minutes
Instrument Gauge Face Install	$60	2 hours
Intermittent Wiper Mod	$35	5 minutes
OBX Foot Pedal Covers & Foot Rest	$55	20 Minutes

Exterior Modifications
Title Click for Details	Approx. Cost	Approx. Time to Complete
Aftermarket Fuel Door	$89.00	1 hour
Antenna Base Removal	N/A	10 minutes
Front Bumper Cover Removal	N/A	.5 - 1 hour
Rear Bumper Cover Removal	N/A	.5 - 1 hour
Fog Light Mod	$0	5 minutes
SVT Style Head Light Painting	N/A	8 hours
Side Mirror Removal	N/A	.5 - 1 hour
Rear Drum Painting	$10	.5 - 1 hour

Maintenance and Service
Title Click for Details	Approx. Cost	Approx. Time to Complete
Accelerator Cable Replacement	N/A	30 minutes
Jumping your Battery	N/A	10 minutes
Oil Change	Cost of oil and filter	.5 - 1 hour
Starter Replacement	Cost of starter	1 hour
Fuel Filter	Cost of Fuel Filter	.5 - 1 hour
Cabin Air Filter	$10	10 Minutes

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