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. If you have detailed instructions and photos that you would like to contribute, please email contact@streetracing.org, 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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Ford Focus Engine Performance Modifications
Title Click for Details	Approx. Time to Complete
Focus Volant Intake and SVT Snorkle	2 hours
Focus AEM Cold Air Intake	.75 - 1 hour
Focus MAC Short Ram Intake	1/2 hour
Focus IceMan Cold Air Intake	.75 - 1 hour
Focus Screamin' Demon Coil & LiveWires	.5 - 1 hour
Focus 65mm Throttle Body	.5 - 1 hour
Focus Magnaflow Exhaust	.5 - 1 hour
Focus JBA Short Header	3 - 4 hours
Focus (PCM) "Chip"	15 - 30 minutes
FocusSport Underdrive Crank Pulley	.5 - 1 hour
Focus K&N Filter Replacement	5 minutes
Focus Air Box Resonator Removal	5 minutes
Focus Homemade Cool Air Tube Clone	5 minutes
Focus B&M Short Shifter	1.5 hours

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

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

Exterior Modifications
Title Click for Details	Approx. Time to Complete
Focus Aftermarket Fuel Door	1 hour
Focus Antenna Base Removal	10 minutes
Focus Front Bumper Cover Removal	.5 - 1 hour
Focus Rear Bumper Cover Removal	.5 - 1 hour
Focus Side Mirror Removal	.5 - 1 hour
Focus Rear Drum Painting	.5 - 1 hour

Maintenance and Service
Title Click for Details	Approx. Time to Complete
Focus Accelerator Cable Replacement	30 minutes
Focus Battery Jump	10 minutes
Focus Oil Change	.5 - 1 hour
Focus Starter Replacement	1 hour
Focus Fuel Filter	.5 - 1 hour
Focus Cabin Air Filter	10 Minutes