My Dad's dodge doesn't have them yet, we only picked it up last Friday. They'll come in a couple of weeks. As far as I know, the states set the law on whether or not places are required in front; but as always, enforcement varies. Texas plates have to be changed every 7 years by law, and then you get different numbers. In the case of my Focus, I'm not sure yet whether it'll register with tese plates or if I'll have new ones issued.

The engine is a hopped-up version of the Zetec 2.0l. It uses the same block, but the head has slightly larger intake valves, variable valve timing, higher compression, header, and a dual-stage intake manifold, all from the factory. 170hp @ 7000rpm, but only 145tq @ 5500. The short gearing and VCT keep it pretty responsive though, it cruises in 6th gear at 2000rpm just fine.

As for the Euro bumpers, I'm pretty sure they wouldn't pass the saftety inspection here in TX, so I'm going to have to pass on the idea...