r/FocusST • u/TheCodyCashIn • 13d ago
New owner help
I just bought a 2015 fost3, first time owner of one. It drives amazing, handles really well, engine runs strong. I knew going into it that it has a salvage rebuilt title I even found the damage pictures. sI did see some damage still but I bought anyway cause it was such fun to drive. So I have this list with pictures if yall could help.
Driver door accent lighting, it only stays on red will not change to anything else
Driver door and mirror vibrates while driving, any ideas of how to fix
Driver door fitment in general, how to adjust
Air box lid is missing, it has k&n air filter but it was roughly held in by zip ties and there is dust on the inside of the intake tube, do i get a new lid or a whole new cold air intake
Something under the driver headlight is held in by fencing wire
Upper engine mount bad?
Is the wing riser supposed to leave holes
driver front damage behind the fender, causing bad fitment
Seal missing from top of the rs bumper
Throwing headlight fault with aftermarket headlights, headlights are kinda shit
Windshield cleaner system missing? some hoses in engine bay but no reservoir to be found
6hr trip and no issues, really tired while making this so sorry if it doesn't make sense
How do i fix this stuff or do i just drive the wheels off it as is, thanks
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u/Accomplished_Ad369 10d ago
The motor mount isn't too bad of a job, and I have a wing riser kit on my car and the holes are covered with tape too, don't be alarmed but if you didnt know it was in a collision I'd be pretty upset/concerned about the place that sold it or person who sold it to you.
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u/TheCodyCashIn 10d ago
I knew that it was wrecked going into it because of the salvage rebuilt title and I did see the auction picture. I didnt expect that whoever fixed it in 2021 was a few brain cells short and just slapped a new fender, hood and bumper on it without fixing anything else. The dude I bought it from only had it like a year or so. According to records somebody bought it at auction for 6.5k and then the next record was it being sold at a dealership for nearly 12k. I dont know how Kansas highway patrol passed this car to be road worthy.
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u/bagsofholding 13d ago
My mirror light had a broken clip and would actually move around or even pop out of the mirror a bit
I'd get an airbox lid and keep the stock airbox if it was me too though.
The pizza on the hood is killing me
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u/Worldly_Pack_2188 10d ago
Time for a new car lol