so i take it you will be returning that $700 Cobb carbon fiber intake and any other aftermarket bonus parts to the original owner if you ever find him/her? How much did you pay for the salvaged junk RS at auction? 
Rebuild 2017 Focus RS
Hi Everyone,
So I believe one of your fine gentle men or women f***ed around and I found out. Welp...I bought a wrecked a 2017 RS with hopes to rebuild it. It has extensive under carriage damage. I believe I can revive it.
If it belonged to one of ya fine folks here at focusrs.org it would be nice if you can help in someways to give me some details on the wreck.
So far it needs the following:
Crash bar
Lower radiator support
Radiator
AC condensor
Oil pan - To previous owner - What did you do and why is there a hole? Hope you didn't blow a rod...
Intercooler
Intercooler piping
Driver side Axle boot - I'm gonna replace the whole axle altogether
ECU - To previous owner - Dude why did you take the ECU?
Hood hinges and alignment
Driver side tire
I bought most of the parts and boy these parts feel cheap. Like really cheap.....just saying.
I hope to find some engaging and supporting folks here to help me build it back up. I'll keep you posted. Meanwhile enjoy the pics:
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Thanks,
Lawrence
So I believe one of your fine gentle men or women f***ed around and I found out. Welp...I bought a wrecked a 2017 RS with hopes to rebuild it. It has extensive under carriage damage. I believe I can revive it.
If it belonged to one of ya fine folks here at focusrs.org it would be nice if you can help in someways to give me some details on the wreck.
So far it needs the following:
Crash bar
Lower radiator support
Radiator
AC condensor
Oil pan - To previous owner - What did you do and why is there a hole? Hope you didn't blow a rod...
Intercooler
Intercooler piping
Driver side Axle boot - I'm gonna replace the whole axle altogether
ECU - To previous owner - Dude why did you take the ECU?
Hood hinges and alignment
Driver side tire
I bought most of the parts and boy these parts feel cheap. Like really cheap.....just saying.
I hope to find some engaging and supporting folks here to help me build it back up. I'll keep you posted. Meanwhile enjoy the pics:
Thanks,
Lawrence
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Ummmmmmmm NO!!!! Hell no!!! Why do you ask? I’m returning that. I bought it as is. LOL.so i take it you will be returning that $700 Cobb carbon fiber intake and any other aftermarket bonus parts to the original owner if you ever find him/her? How much did you pay for the salvaged junk RS at auction?
I paid $11K for the car. Fees and shipping cost me another $3.5K. Running total to date with parts. $17K. I’ll post everything and all details once I’m done.
Hey Maverick,
Any idea if this is mission critical to get the car started? If yes I’ll order an engine harness otherwise I’ll leave it alone it if it’s just powering the fog lights and some accessories.
Some updates:
I ended up getting a brand new engine harness cause I was just too nervous an old one mating to a brand new ECU. Plus the connector looked sus and wondered if some of the pins were missing when it was yanked out.
Concerns:
I didn't realize that intercooler piping is so close to the oil pan. Thermal unit transfer may not be additive and though this is the hot side, it sure cant be good being close to the oil pan. Once the car is ready I may do a before and after IAT with heat wraps on the pipe unless it's been proven to help already.
Next week:
Gonna take the car to do the dealership so that they can flash the ECU and program it to work with rest of the other control units.
I ended up getting a brand new engine harness cause I was just too nervous an old one mating to a brand new ECU. Plus the connector looked sus and wondered if some of the pins were missing when it was yanked out.
Concerns:
I didn't realize that intercooler piping is so close to the oil pan. Thermal unit transfer may not be additive and though this is the hot side, it sure cant be good being close to the oil pan. Once the car is ready I may do a before and after IAT with heat wraps on the pipe unless it's been proven to help already.
Next week:
Gonna take the car to do the dealership so that they can flash the ECU and program it to work with rest of the other control units.
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I replaced the whole engine harness. I will double check all the connectors tomorrow. But any idea where exactly is the crankshaft sensor?
Code: PO315
I'm not allowed to post in the parts for sale so posting here if anyone is interested in buying this brand new unpainted bumper.
$560 from ford
I'll let it go for $400
$400
Thanks
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$560 from ford
I'll let it go for $400
$400
Thanks
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