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Old 03-02-2009, 11:16 AM   #1
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I've blown the budget now. Have to start saving again!

Tyres: Marangoni Mythos 225/40/18
Wheels: UK Ford Mondeo Mk3 ST 220 18" x 7.5"
Springs: Eibach Pro-Kit
Discs: DBA Street Series Slotted Rotors
Pads: EBC Greenstuff Front & Rear


Side view - back is still a little high, will take a week or two to settle in.



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Rear rotor & pad:




Hope you all like it!

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Old 03-02-2009, 11:44 AM   #2
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Looks great. Love those rims for sure. Any plans for a subtle skirt kit?
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Old 03-02-2009, 12:17 PM   #3
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They're the perfect set of wheels for it. Would look good dropped on its belly!

Where'd you get the Marangonis?
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Old 03-02-2009, 12:25 PM   #4
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No plans for a side skirts as yet. Maybe the XR5 spoiler next??

The Marangonis were from The Tyre Factory. $270 fitted.
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Old 03-02-2009, 06:13 PM   #5
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I notice the Centre Caps are very similar, if not the same, as the LR ST170's which is not a bad thing. Remind me, why wasn't it at Small Ford Sunday??
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Old 03-02-2009, 07:04 PM   #6
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wow, those wheels are perfect for that car. Now go paint those calipers silver to match the rest of it!.
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Old 03-02-2009, 07:11 PM   #7
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Or paint it Hot Flourescant PINK!!!!
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Old 03-02-2009, 09:23 PM   #8
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One of the nicest looking Focus on here good job DZFord
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Looks great. I'm looking at a set of wheels like that for my Mk IV Mondeo - did you import them from the UK? If so, where did you get them from, and how much was shipping?
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Old 04-02-2009, 12:23 AM   #10
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Fast Eddie: It wasn't at S.F.S because I couldn't get it all done in time! The tyres didn't arrive until the Monday after the show (yesterday).

NZ XR6: I imported them from the UK, from Ford Parts UK. Don't even ask how much shipping was!!
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Old 04-02-2009, 02:53 PM   #11
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Looks really good DZ...REALLY good.
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Old 04-02-2009, 03:03 PM   #12
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I've blown the budget now. Have to start saving again!

Tyres: Marangoni Mythos 225/40/18
Wheels: UK Ford Mondeo Mk3 ST 220 18" x 7.5"
Springs: Eibach Pro-Kit
Discs: DBA Street Series Slotted Rotors
Pads: EBC Greenstuff Front & Rear
Who's car is that in your avatar DZ?? :
Looking good, nice to see another LS/LT with different wheels!
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Old 04-02-2009, 06:30 PM   #13
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Haha Russ, I do need to change that Avatar!

Thanks for all the comments guys, after spending a fortune on the rims + freight it's good to know that they actually suit the car!
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NZ XR6: I imported them from the UK, from Ford Parts UK. Don't even ask how much shipping was!!
I've been in contact with them, so I know what the shipping cost! Now that the NZ dollar has collapsed, it would be a very expensive exercise. But I'm looking at alternative shipping methods - they are such nice wheels.
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Old 04-02-2009, 11:40 PM   #16
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mmmmmmm

DZ you need to get some shopping trolley dents and gutter rash on the wheels.....otherwise you will take out Best Focus at the next SFS!!!!!, and I want the next one! (Won it in 2006, 2008, so 2010 should be mine again!!!! Every second year!

Car looks fantastic mate. Good to meet you on Sunday
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melbzetec, it was great to meet you as well on Sunday.
As for my ride winning best focus at SFS? Highly doubtful. I was blown away by your machine!
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