Interior Upgrades Ford Focus MK1 Bringing the Bling

[@alandanielsaucedo5066]

The first man to ever tastefully add chrome to a car.

[@Horus_Works]

I'll take the compliment 😁

[@roy_geebz]

Keep the mk1 focus content coming 😁 these mods really made a big difference, well done 👍

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks Roy, much appreciated 👍

[@mariusbradean9491]

Nice broo I have one like yours and you give me good ideeas

[@zanderx7]

@@mariusbradean9491don’t do a shift knob on ur auto lol

[@Billybobble1]

One of the first upgrades I did to my MK1 Focus was install a double dinn Android head unit. It has an 'instant-on' feature, which was great, apart from the fact it was constantly bleeding my battery dry after only a couple days inactivity. I eventually swapped the red a yellow wire on the harness, I now have to wait around a minute for it to boot up, but at least the engine starts when I turn the key and not click click click... I also had to hack my dash to get it to fit, I didn't do it as clean as you though, and I did mess up a bit of the fascia while it was just hanging loose. I didn't suss how to get the steering wheel controls to work. My accelerator pedal has been popping out of the hinge while driving, pretty dangerous, thank you for showing me it's not difficult to remove that panel to get better access to try and fix it/replace it. It's bloody cold in the UK at the moment though and I don't have a garage, so I put these jobs off until it's warmer! For my reverse camera, it didn't really have any kind of fitting, so I used this amazing product called SuGru (it's like Blu-tack but WAY better) to mould it onto the rear chrome bar thing, which also broke like yours when I was removing it. Thanks for these vids, they are not something you would necessarily get a large audience for, so it is much appreciated by those of us that do want to watch them 🙂

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks for your comment, and for watching mate. I mostly do these vids to help keep the Mk1 alive. Great cars.

[@jobeblogs4539]

I have officially decided that this is a lot of work; therefore, I now love my walnut plastic style facia and will probably just stick a basic stereo in there when the time comes!

[@Horus_Works]

It was a lot of work mate, at least now you know 👍

[@jobeblogs4539]

@@Horus_Works I appreciate it. It's good content pal, I like the end result too, much tidier.

[@lyndellfazekas1839]

A bit of an ordeal but definitely worth it. Looks much nicer in there! And love reverse camera 😊

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks!!

[@spaceair3972]

Good job keep it up ford focus mk1 hello from Belgrade Serbia

[@Horus_Works]

Hello mate, thank you and greetings from Sydney! 👍

[@clintcocliff6216]

Hey mate, Love the mk1 vids! I just had my RH side window regulator cable snap. Have worked out how to replace but could be a good Vid in future for all the followers!

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks Clint, I'll keep that in mind 👍

[@Foxflix]

Good job I've learned and did a lot from you Thanks a lot Would you be kind and show us how to change the injector of the car I kinda have the P0301 error and did a lot still have it Thanks again

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks for watching mate. My injectors are okay so far so I can't make a video on this just yet. But I'll try and do some research and will make a video in the future when it's time to change them.

[@Ivo_Kamburov]

What I have improved on the interior of my Ford Focus is the following: 1. I have replaced the interior lamp with one from a Ford Focus Ghia. It has three lights. 2. I have replaced the wiper lever with one from Focus Ghia, which has the ability to adjust the speed of the wipers.

[@Horus_Works]

Nice upgrades

[@arthurdardalis]

Did these to mine as well, also did the Ghia trip computer, only possible if the plug is hanging behind the trim

[@giacomopuglisi9590]

Hi Erick, it is always unpleasant when the plastic hooks break or when you are forced to modify the originality of the machine to adapt it to a piece that does not perfectly match. However your work is always top notch. I respect you so much

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks so much for saying so Giacomo - I appreciate your support.

[@jeanluiz2190]

Show. Congratulations

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks

[@cjh7234]

Yes please keep the mk1 one content goin!!

[@Horus_Works]

A few more things to come for sure 👍

[@colinsimpkins]

Top man got this auto had it from new ideas great

[@erigabu]

tip for the reverse light: has a connector in left side in the boot behind the side carpet, that contains all back light cable in one connector (can see the connector for a moment in 13:58)..

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@crazygoosegarage9586]

Was it worth it? Absolutely, making the interior a nicer place to be, may not add kw or handling, but it adds enjoyment factor. I’ve got one of those stereo units for the truck when I get to that part of the build. Love your work mate

[@Horus_Works]

Thank you mate, and you are right! It was absolutely worth lifting the interior a bit. It is the place you spend most of the time after all 👍

[@misaelramirez4510]

😢 I’m only sad I didn’t find u and ur channel sooner

[@Horus_Works]

It's never too late to get out and work on your car :)

[@andrewh6034]

A lot of work. I like the c/f wrap. I’m still looking for a decent shift knob myself. It’s very frustrating when aftermarket parts don’t fit properly. It does all look good though.

[@Horus_Works]

Yeah the fascia was the most work Andrew. I didn't like that I had to hack up the inside of the dash, but thankfully it all fits in well now. The Steeda shift knob I went with works well. I'd give it an 8/10 only because the rubber grip sticks out past the chrome cap a little, and you can feel the edge of it.

[@kyriakosalat]

very good job μπράβο.

[@Horus_Works]

Thank you!

[@graemehunter5403]

Very nice I will be back to get the details. Thank you.😊😊

[@MuaadElSharif]

It looks amazing man!

[@Horus_Works]

Thank you mate 👍

[@SonofChurchill]

Very clean MK1 focus. Need work on my own, from yours can see what cab be done

[@Horus_Works]

Go for it! The Mk1 Focus is easy to work on and fun to drive 😀

[@berkc06]

Amazing video as always. I hope we can see more Focus videos in the future. I wanna change my radio to this kind a tablet because my radio won't work anymore but its very expensive in Turkey.

[@Horus_Works]

You are welcome, and good luck with changing the radio. Hopefully when you change it the video will help 👍

[@marty3469]

Nice job Erik, the double din looks a hassle, a job I'm doing on mine soon so thanks for the heads up! The dash rings make the car more classy tho might fall off, had that happen once on my last set, a dab of glue fixed it👍

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks Marty, appreciate your comments as always. I'll keep an eye on the rings... with the double din, it's the aftermarket fascia that will be the tricky part. The dash will definitely need some trimming. Make sure the unit goes in all the way before you start plugging things in and screwing things back on - lesson learnt the hard way 😅

[@marty3469]

@@Horus_Works I don't mind a bit of modding . I've got the wifi rear camera, saves lots of wiring. 😎

[@flycorvus]

Getting better and better. What's next? Engine update, supercharger, compressor? Thumbs UP! :-)

[@Horus_Works]

Not sure yet - right now I'm wrestling with the idea of keeping this as a reliable daily, or start going down the engine mods rabbit hole haha

[@RecuerdosLejan0s]

Rims, spoiler, the exterior looks sick

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks bro, appreciate it.

[@jeffersonmangubat4150]

keep it up your good work. 👍 may I know where did you brought those stuff specially the radio head unit, stereo panel and the connector. I also want to upgrade my stereo. thanks in advance👌

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks mate, I appreciate you watching. Check out the video description, I linked must things in there 🙂

[@malcolmgray.5913]

Looks great Eric! I’m trying to find a reverse camera that replaces the mirror, not the ones that stick over the existing one. The zetec is getting better and better👍

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks Malcolm, the daily is slowly growing up 😀

[@scottykilmer1094]

This guy is gold ! 👌

[@Horus_Works]

Thank you legend

[@delariousgran2104]

Hey man , got the Ford Focus Mk1 1.6 as my first car last year , just wanted to say yours look amazing , what rims do you have on her?😍

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks a lot man, the rims are 17" Ford Racing Rims. But the ST170 or SVT rims will be very similar if you're looking for a set 👍

[@osasaigbe1846]

Nice one

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks !

[@StewieSonic-gg1df]

Excellamt video thank you! Will help me install my car stereo

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks mate, glad the video is helpful! Good luck with the install 👍

[@goldeouro4837]

Esse seu Focus é muito bonito. Tenho um também 2004. É meu primeiro carro e não me arrependo nem um pouco de tê-lo comprado. É uma pena que aqui no Brasil esse carro é desvalorizado 😢

[@Horus_Works]

Oi amigo, temos o mesmo problema aqui na Austrália, Estes carros são subestimados. Eu preciso obter a maioria das peças do exterior. Obrigado por assistir e feliz que você gosta do Mk1 Focus 👍

[@Eds157]

​@Horus Works where do you buy parts

[@Horus_Works]

@@Eds157 usually I try to find them at the local auto parts stores, but if that fails, rockauato.com eBay is also pretty good for these cars

[@Eds157]

@Horus Works can you like get me a quote

[@d3evil87]

Carro fenomenal,muitos parabéns e continua o trabalho que esta a ficar fantástico... ja agora, onde foste buscar os pedais? Forca 👍

[@manuelnasiri7362]

Dankeschön für die Infos.👍👍👍 Kannst du bitte mal für Ford Focus Automatiksgetriebe ein Video hinterlassen? Das wäre sehr nett 🙏🙏✌️

[@kazmyildirim9431]

Great video!

[@Horus_Works]

Thank you 😀

[@janosfazekas992]

Very nice job, keep up. 👍

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks!

[@danj8608]

Looking good. I'm guessing with the head unit already in place you can't screw the fascia back in ? Carbon wrap looks horrific though :o but at least you had a go.

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks Dan, yes that's right, the new fascia doesn't crew in any more - it just clips in. No rattles and it hasn't come loose so no complaints so far. The carbon wrap is growing on me 😅

[@Gajver274]

2.4G Wireless Video Transmitter Receiver Kit Car Rear View Camera & DVD Monitor Screen Reverse Backup Rearview Camera

[@savvasalexandridis7792]

Man i was waiting to see the part where you have to realise you have to choo half the dash to get the headunit in. I installed an Android unit jn my dads mk1 focus chopped half the dash apart to get it to sit inside

[@Horus_Works]

Yeah I wasn't a big fan of that 😕

[@NeanSMafra]

What's up my friend, do you have the link for the pedal covers? Thanks in advance!

[@Horus_Works]

Hey, you won't be able to get them new, but find an SVT Focus or an ST170 as they came from factory with them. Hope that helps 👍

[@NeanSMafra]

@@Horus_Works got it, thanks bro!

[@ThaZapalka]

At 0:43 I saw some st170 oil pressure and temperature gauges - are these going in ??

[@Horus_Works]

I wish!! I had it ready just in case it was fairly easy to do, but that ST170 oil pressure cluster also houses some other sensors such as the engine light, snow light and a couple of others. Basically, I'd need to rewire the dash, so this was way more than I was willing to take on.

[@kiedystobyo9723]

@@Horus_Works its exactly what i did as well, i bought the gauges and trim in confidence and then looked at it and yeah :)

[@Horus_Works]

@KiedyśToByło I hear it can be done, but there's quite a bit of faffing about involved. I may save it for another day, and for an auto electrician 😅

[@tonylashmit2613]

Awesome job! Question? I didn't see it on the video but how did you MOUNT the fascia back into its location? It is bolted on before but since you bolted the radio in how can you get to the bolts to attach the fascia back like it was from the factory? Love the chrome trim rings on the instrument and climate control panels! Can you get those chrome trim rings here in the States?

[@Horus_Works]

Hey Tony, thanks for watching I appreciate it! Only one guy that I know of sells the chrome rings and he's in Eastern Europe. But he posts worldwide and lists them on eBay. Check out the link in the video description. About the fascia bolting in, unfortunately the new fascia does away with the 4 bolts behind the stereo. So the new fascia just clips in. I didn't like this, but I must say that it's staying in place just fine, and no rattles at all.

[@elrusso22]

Quedó genial muy bueno

[@Dirty_Jester]

Nice work!, my notes, why did you not just wrap the original center console? it would have saved you all the carving as it fitted? And last, heads up! for all, rear handles, as on your car they brake off on all handles you can find on the scrap yard. i think i tried to remove 3-4 before i gave up. they are designed to brake. And what worse is the handle is ridiculously expensive at ford. If anyone know of a third party manufacturer for these handle I think it would be very helpful if it can be shared here for many people.

[@Horus_Works]

Thank you mate for the great comment. I hope some people can recommend where to find the rear handles. The best I could do is eBay. About keeping the original centre console, it did not fit my after market stereo because the hazard light got in the way.

[@basqueteescolede]

Boa tarde! Tenho um Ghia 2006, a bateria dele está acendendo e apagando a todo momento, tem ideia do que seria esse problema? Poderia me ajudar com isso?

[@virtualmadworld]

Is it possible to cut the original facia to fit a 7” radio?

[@Horus_Works]

It will depend on your 7" radio. With mine, there was going to be way too much cutting to make the original fascia work with the new radio.

[@virtualmadworld]

@@Horus_Works Im so tempted to get the saw out and put in the radio. I can’t find an affordable UK - Aus sided facia. I need to get my thinking cap on lol. Thanks for the reply

[@hugospectrum4v]

bro where i can find those chrome cluster rings, and the body kit :D regards from southamerica :D

[@Horus_Works]

Hi mate, the body kit is original Ford so no longer available. The chrome rings are on eBay. Check out the link in the video description 👍

[@BirchFor3st]

👍👍👍

[@Dre88116]

I put in an apple car play head unit it brings you into 2023

[@Horus_Works]

Yep, the car definitely doesn't feel 20 years old anymore. More like 10 years old 😅

[@Алекс-ц6и9ш]

Очень даже симпатично, здорово. Молодец.

[@scottykilmer3920]

May i ask where you bought the pedal covers? i searched a lot on the internet could not find any. 😑

[@Horus_Works]

Hey Scotty, I bought a used set from the UK eBay site. Over there the ST170 models all had these pedals, so they are often pop up for sale on there pretty cheap.

[@scottykilmer3920]

Excellent, thanks!

[@Cephyr]

Do you need to change the fascia?

[@Horus_Works]

Yes, the factory fascia won't hold a double din stereo.

[@erdemargac126]

What is the name of the product you covered the frame with?

[@Horus_Works]

Carbon Fiber Vinyl Wrap

[@DKILR]

Que llantas son amigo ?

[@Kjellos]

Horus, would you mind sharing what brand and model of radio you've bought for this upgrade? Thr ebay link doesnt work anymore. Still happy about that headunit?

[@Horus_Works]

Hello brother, look for any: "Double Din 7" Android Auto Headunit" on eBay. It should fit like mine. After 1 year everything is still working great. Keep in mind that the audio quality will not be perfect at this price, but it's decent enough for everyday use. If you're an audio enthusiast, please select a 7" head unit from someone like Alpine, Kenwood, Sony etc.

[@Kjellos]

@@Horus_Works thx a lot and forgot to say I think your channel is one of thd most informative, relateable and fun to watch. Your personality and skill mix super well in your vid presentations. Happy to have come across your channel to learn, laugh and relax about car fixing/maintenance jobs 🙏👌.

[@john-markiliev4227]

I can't seem to understand. Do you NEED to change the spacier, or you can fit the head unit in the original one? And also can you help me with the wiring, i know said that you don't like it, but i can't find adapters. Does that mean i would have to cut the original harness?

[@Horus_Works]

Hi John, for the wiring adapter - have a look at the links in the video description. Also, the original fascia will not fit a double din unit. You will need an aftermarket fascia - link is in the description. I hope this helps and good luck 🙂👍

[@john-markiliev4227]

@@Horus_Works Thank you ! You make amazing videos. I was inspired by you to not look for newer cars, but rather upgrade my Mk1. Thanks 😁

[@Horus_Works]

@john-markiliev4227 Happy to see that mate. The MK1 Focus is excellent to drive, and in fact better to steer that some newer cars. Independent rear suspension (very rare for a small car), very good steering geometry up front, they are fantastic through some twisty bits 👌 Look after it and it will reward you 🙂

[@quotagious]

Don't the heater controls screw to the front facia on that facia Erik ?

[@Horus_Works]

Yes they do David! You can see me struggling to screw them back in the video - mostly when I'm on my back haha

[@Eds157]

Have ghe same car my is just 5door can you help me get those wheels

[@Horus_Works]

Hey Edwin, thanks for watching 👍 these Ford Racing branded wheels are very rare, but try to find the Focus ST170 wheels in Europe, or the Focus SVT wheels if you are in the Sates. They are identical.

[@Eds157]

@@Horus_Works I'm in africa

[@dariogomez9793]

Que año es?

[@coperti4076]

What s the brand of 2 din and name of model?

[@Horus_Works]

It's just a generic 2 Din from eBay mate. Search 7" 2 din Focus MK1 on eBay and you'll find a whole bunch 👍

[@hugospectrum4v]

roof clear coat bad?

[@Horus_Works]

Very bad, front bumper too. Will get it fixed soon 🙂

[@fpngames4403]

Hey horus, where did u find the chrome plastic on the boot with the ford emblem? I'd really like to buy it!

[@Horus_Works]

Try eBay UK my friend.

[@fpngames4403]

@@Horus_Works Thanks a lot! How do i search for it ? I mean what should I write? Because English isn't my native language

[@Horus_Works]

@@fpngames4403 try: ford focus mk1 tailgate handle trim

[@fpngames4403]

@@Horus_Works Thank you Horus!

[@geraldosilva3023]

Onde vc comprou esses anéis cromados?

[@Horus_Works]

Hello my friend, try this: www.ebay.com.au/itm/224046714767

[@marcosazeredo178]

👍👍👍👍👍👍🫶

[@kikkurd]

wish i watched this before sitting in the car in the EXACT same way... cutting - why wont you go in - more cutting - ah come on...... Could laugh about it watching you do the same

[@Horus_Works]

Hahaha, yep! 'Fits perfectly' 😄