Focus Fanatics Ride of the Month Showcase

[Chick]

JULY RIDE OF THE MONTH(2004)

Member name: FINO
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Model: RS
Color: Custom

Why he loves his Focus:
"Because its such a unique car and it handles like its on rails :)"

His future plans:
"nothing major yet! change the head lights! maybe bigger turbo.... not sure see wat happens!"


MODIFICATIONS

EXTERIOR:
New paint job

ENGINE DRESS-UP:


INTERIOR:


I.C.E:
2 DB audio T-rex subs 12"
Lanzar Vibe 261 amp 2400 watt
Custom install.
2 Jackson F1000 amp(1000watt)
4 Lanzar 683 6x8 door and back pannels (250 watt)
4 pioneer 6910 speakers 4 back shelf (300 watt)
Pioneer AVX-P7500DVD

PERFORMANCE:
Engine type 2.0-litre, 16V Duratec RS
Graham Goode Racing Intercooler to throttle body hose with dump valve take off
Graham Goode Racing Carbon effect intercooler cover
Graham Goode Racing Advanced Double Piston Dump Valve
Graham Goode Racing Blanking Plug 25mm X2
Graham Goode Racing Motorsport Ignition Leads
Graham Goode Racing High Flow Cold Air System
Mongoose De-catalysed Front pipe
Bluefin superchip
Large bore stainless exhaust system


SUSPENSION:
Redstuff EBC front fast road brake pads
Front Redesigned MacPherson strut suspension with uprated offset coil springs/Sachs racing dampers, 65mm increased track width, revised lower A-arms incorporating a unique all new hydro bush, revised static negative camber, 18 mm anti-roll bar Rear Independent, Control Blade multi-link suspension increased in stiffness, Sachs racing monotube dampers with internal rebound spring, uprated springs, increased track width, revised static negative camber, higher load capacity bearings, anti roll bar


WHEELS, TIRES & BRAKES:
19" OZ Superleggera
redesigned spindles
Brembo 4-pot, twin-opposed piston callipers and 325 mm ventilated discs
Rear Two pot callipers and 280 mm solid discs
Anti-lock braking MK25 Bosch ABS

MISC.:

[Chick]

AUGUST RIDE OF THE MONTH(2004)

Member name: GREYSTEALTH
Location: Texas
Model: ZX3
Color: Liquid Grey

Why he loves his Focus:
"I use to have an f-150 truck back when foci first came out I'd see them everywhere. It was like love at first sight. I wasn't much of a trucker, I wanted to be lower to the ground and be unique from all other cars. I had to have one. I love the way my car rides. Best suspension in it's class in my opinion, plus the mods i've done to it. I also love the way it's built rock solid on the inside. I have no annoying squeeks and rattles, and panels comming off, unlike most other cars over time. I wouldn't change my car for the world."

His future plans:
"Include me paying the 7000$ I still owe on it, and hopefully when I'm done with that, turn it into a complete show car. Repaint it completely and install air ride. But until then I plan on redoing the front end here in the next few months, maybe an SVT or RS front bumper with a nice lip on it, and get some euro grills and headlights as well. Then i want to actaully start adding things to the engine compartment to make it a bit faster. Honestly though, I think this car will be an endless modification. I always see things to add or take off."



MODIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE:
Royal Purple Engine and Tranny Lubricants

EXTERIOR:
Full Razzi Ground Effects lip kit
S2 Rear Wing
ZX5 Chrome hatch strip
03 Grey housing headlights

ENGINE DRESS-UP:


INTERIOR:
Painted interior peices (silver)
Custom shortened shifter
Reverse Indiglo guages
Custom billet "focus" pedals

I.C.E:
Kenwood HU
Kenwood Dome tweeters
Stock speakers
Rockford 400w AMP
Rockford 12" HE sub

SUSPENSION:
Eibach Sportline Lowering Springs
Eibach Pro Damper Shocks and Struts

WHEELS, TIRES & BRAKES:
17x7 Konig Troubles in Gunmetal
215/45R17 Dunlop FM901

MISC.:

[Chick]

OCTOBER RIDE OF THE MONTH(2004)

Member name: S2
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Model: ZX3 (S2 Edition)
Color: Liquid Grey

Why he loves his Focus:
"Alot of reasons, it's a fun car to drive. I always loved the car but especially after I got the Wings West kit and Eibach drop done. The car has an awesome stance. For a 4 cylinder, it's got alot of pickup and that only gets better as the performance mods keep rolling in. Haven't had any problems with the car, definitely the best car I've owned. Plus it being a limited edition model that makes it more unique."

His future plans:
"None as I have sold my car not to long ago and stepped up into a 2006 Volvo S40. Seriously miss the focus but it was time to move on and will be missed always."


MODIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE:
MBRP Catback Exhaust System
Magnaflow Exhaust Tip
Volant Cold Air Intake
Focus Central 65mm TB (Red)
Focus Central 2 Piece UDP (Blue)
Steeda Tri-Ax Short Throw Shifter
Steeda 8mm Plug Wires (Blue)
SCT Chip by Focussport
K & N Filter


ENGINE DRESS-UP
Focus Central Spark Plug Wire Cover (Red)
Focus Central Oil & Power Steering Caps (Red)
SVT Degas/Coolant Tank Cover
Custom Painted Engine Bay (in the works)


INTERIOR:
Custom Painted Interior (Liquid Grey Accents)
MOMO Sphere 'S' Leather/Aluminum Shift Knob
Grey 'S2 Edition' Gauge Face
5% Tinted Windows
Ungo Alarm
Sunroof
SVT Pedal Set
SVT E-Brake Handle
SVT Leather Shift Boot
SVT Leather E-brake Boot
SVT Floormats
Intermittent Wiper Switch
Eurolite Neons (Blue)


EXTERIOR:
Wings West W-TYP Body Kit
Wings West 3 Piece Mid-Wing
S2 Spoiler
Steeda Windshield Banner
Steeda Badges
2003 Tinted Headlights
Custom Shorty Antenna
Debadged
Focus Fanatics Stickers
Eurolite Neons (Blue)


I.C.E:
In the Cooler with the Beer


SUSPENSION:
Eibach Prokit Lowering Springs
S2 Edition Dampers (European Tuned)
Focus Central Strut Tower Bar (Blue)


WHEELS, TIRES & BRAKES:
16" S2 Edition wheels


MISC.:

[Chick]

NOVEMBER RIDE OF THE MONTH(2004)

Member name: ZX3TUNR
Location: Canada
Model: ZX3
Color: Liquid Grey

Why he loves his Focus:
"I origionally hated the focus to be quite honest. I was your typical/ignorant high school honda/import kid. Finally it came the time to buy a car and I no one would give me a loan excpet for Ford so I had no choice but to go with a 2002 Focus SE. After about having the car for a few months I started learn more about the car and got into the modding scene. Sadly the SE got totaled. I then had a chance to start over. I had my options open. I now have good credit status and a way better job. I chose to stick with the Focus but went to a ZX3 witch I will never regret. From day one I loved this car. The options for this car are mind blowing and even to the point there is so much to do to it, its hard to know where to start. I also love the fact its so different. Focis8nt and my self go out to the drag strips, car shows and the people that ask about the car. "What kind of car is that?", "Never seen anything like that." "Thats one hell of a car you got". LOL I love it. Specially when you see the old guys staring at it and scratching his head. LOL
The Focus really grew on me. I seriously get into arguments as soon as I here some body start trashing the Focus."

His future plans:
"Right now I am working on my custom dash peices and re painting everything to CD silver. Also working on my custom hatch install for the stereo.
I also have a plan for doing some type of boost, racing seats, and one day scissor doors. Its hard to say. Im always changing my mind about doing things. Or the thing that I usually end up doing is buying a bunch of stuff then putting it on the car and then changing my mind.
My goal is to make one sick focus. This project is going to keep going. Once the boost is done I plan on getting a 2nd zetec and building it up. From there let the fun begin.
Once day I will have my scissor doors too.
What else is there to do? I well soon be maxing out on the stock internals then what? Build up the engine and crank up the boost ;) Buy another focus? We will have to see"




MODIFICATIONS


EXTERIOR:
Focus RS/Collection front bumper with Hella Magic Module signals
ICC Tuning RS replica side skirts
98 euro Focus rear bumper
ST170 front grille
Focus RS/Collection spoiler
e-code Hella projector headlights
Hella Magic Module tail lights
Limmo window tinting
Audiovox alarm with pager
JTAutostyle Scissor Door Conversion


INTERIOR:
Custom painted interior
Varad ultra white neons under the dash
Ractive short shifter
AutoMeter Oil Guage
AutoMeter A/F Guage
AutoMeter Boost Gauge
custom center dash piece

I.C.E:
Alpine DV-300 deck
Rockford 400S amp to power Alpine Type R tweets/components (not installed yet)
one 12" Alpine Type R sub powered with an Alpine V12 MRD-M301 (not installed yet)
SNES


PERFORMANCE:
Magnaflow cat back exhaust
FS 4-1 Race header
FS flex pipe
ProCharger supercharger 10PSI
FC 65mm TB
SVT MAF
1 step colder plugs AZFS22C
VF rear motor mount
Diablo Revolution custom ECU

ENGINE DRESS-UP:
Custom painted valve cover

SUSPENSION:
Sprint Performance 2" progressive drop spring

WHEELS, TIRES & BRAKES:
18x8 Team Dynamic rims in Monza style equipped with Conti Extreme Sport Contacts 215/35/18

MISC.:

[Chick]

DECEMBER RIDE OF THE MONTH(2004)

Member name: SCARECROW
Location: Goshen, Indiana
Model: ZX3
Color: CD Silver

Why he loves his Focus:
"As a Sales Manager at a Ford Dealership there are many cars I could drive, but I drive the Focus because it is fun to drive and fun to modify. I like to drive cars that you won't see on every corner. That is why my first Focus was Mandarin Copper and a Sedan. You just didn't see a lot out there in that color and few people were tricking out sedans. I also chose the spider decal for the same reason. I had never seen it on anything before and liked it."

His future plans:
"...finishing the interior to flow better with the exterior
...getting an enclosure for the subs I have to install
... more boost
... nitrous is possible
... lighting (interior and exterior)
... eventually I would like to get a new paint job."

MODIFICATIONS

EXTERIOR:
HID headlamps
Toyo Proxes
Window tint
decalkits.com black widow decal
Cervini's Body Kit
Wings West Evo Carbon Fiber Hood


ENGINE DRESS-UP:


INTERIOR:
Ford racing door sill plates
FRPP guage pod with boost and oil pressure
FRPP short throw shifter
Recaro Seats

I.C.E:
Rockford Fostgate head unit and 800 watt Amp
Lightning Audio door and kick panel Speakers

PERFORMANCE:
Jackson Racing SuperCharger
Ford Racing Performance Parts Stage 3 cams
FRPP Adjustable cam gears
FRPP shorty header
Borla Exhaust
K&N Filter
FRPP plug wires
Ford Racing Engine cover

SUSPENSION:
K&W lowering Springs
FRPP Strut Tower Brace

WHEELS, TIRES & BRAKES:
FRPP 17" wheels

MISC.:

[Chick]

FEBRUARY RIDE OF THE MONTH(2005)

Member name: ZX3_CHICK/LIL_REDZX3
Location: Moorefield, West Virginia
Model: ZX3
Color: Infra-red

Why she loves her Focus:
"I never liked the Focus when it first came out. Everytime I would see one I would go "ewww" or "that's one ugly car". When I lost my previous car in a fire, I needed to replace it with something cheap. At first I wanted a Honda Civic. Then I started looking at Ford Focus's. I went to a dealership in the area and test drove one; I was in love! I couldn't wait to get one. I got my baby on March 13, 2003 and have been loving it ever since day one. The modding bug hit me about 10 days after I drove it in my driveway. Hasn't stopped since.
I love how this car has made me so many new friends and I love going to G2G's!
Big thanks to a former member on here for all his hard work and Ray @ McNews Automotive for tuning 'Lil' Red'."


Her future plans:
"Not sure. Sorry, LOL, I have ran a lot of things through my mind on what I want to do but we will see next year if any of it happens"


MODIFICATIONS

EXTERIOR:
ST170 front bumper
Cervini's Mach V hood
Tinted side markers
ST170 headlights
Euro Upper & Lower grille's
35% tint all around
Painted side moldings
Debadged
Ford oval carbon fiber badges
1.2" shorty antenna
SVT rear spoiler
Mazda 3 rear wiper

ENGINE DRESS-UP:
SVT degas cover
Roush spark plug wire cover

INTERIOR:
FC Race Shifter
"Focus" logo floormats
Silver shifter bezel surround
SVT HVAC surround
SVT stereo bezel
Intermittent wiper switch
SVT e-brake handle
SVT seats (Black w/red inserts)
SVT center console

I.C.E.:
Alpine Headunit with Apple iPod Hookup
Custom Sub / Amp Enclosure
(2) Infinity Reference 1052W 10" Subs
Infinity Kappa One Amp
Rockford Fosgate Digital Capacitor
Rockford Fosgate Power Series Wiring
Kicker 6 x 8 speakers

PERFORMANCE:
Powerworks Supercharger
SVT header & flexpipe
SVT Borla exhaust
CFM ORP
VF Engineering rear motor mount
180 thermostat
Ford Racing 9mm wires
SCT Chip tuned by McNews Automotive
Diablo MAF-ia

SUSPENSION:
Eibach Pro Springs
Eibach Pro Dampers (front)
KW Sport dampers (rear)
Focus Central Front Strut Tower Bar
Progress 22mm rear sway bar

WHEELS, TIRES & BRAKES:
FRPP black euro ralley wheels wrapped w/ BFG g-Force Sports
Hawk brake pads & EBC rotors

MISC.:
Fog-light mod
One-touch keyless entry mod

[Chick]

MARCH RIDE OF THE MONTH(2005)

Member Name: W~PHOENIX~{RC}
Location: Mount Vernon, Iowa
Model: SE (Sedan ATX w/Zetec)
Color: CD Silver

Why He Loves His Focus:
"I enjoy my Focus for numerous reasons. I really like how the car looks. It's definintely something different to see out on the road, especially a modified Foci. I really like the fact that I've done every modification on my vehicle to date myself and that's something that I'm proud of. Before I bought my Focus in October of 2003 I never really had any interest in modifying vehicles, but now I'm a proud owner and Focus enthusiast. I've learned very much about how vehicles work and how I can manipulate things to get better performance and what-not. It's been an excellent experience so far and I plan to keep at it."

His Future Plans:
"I have a very big list of future modifications that I'd like to do. I'm going to look into getting many more performance parts. I think I'll add a Quaife Differential, [Upgrade Transmission, Valve Body, and Torque Converter via Lentech Automatics or McNews Automotive]. I'd like to get a turbo sometime in the future, so when I'm picking out my performance parts, I need to be careful because I'd need them to be compatible with a turbo setup. I'd like to have the SVT Brake Swap and some sort of custom Moon Roof. I will be working on a custom subwoofer enclosure, upgrade the interior lighting, get a few more dress up components for the engine bay and interior, as well as a few more exterior cosmetic upgrades."

MODIFICATIONS:

EXTERIOR:
32% Front Window Tint / 6% Rear Window Tint
Summer Lighting - Clear: Front Upper Grille, Corners, Third Brake Light, Foglights, TYC Tail Lights
Winter Lighting - Nite Shaded: Front Upper Grille, Corners, Third Brake Light, Foglights, Tail Lights
Hofele Front Upper Grille 4th Edition
1998 European Lower Grille /w Foglight Cutouts
SVT Style Mirrors
SVT Door Handles
Chrome Halo Projector Headlights
PIAA GT-X Headlight Bulbs (Hi/Low Beam) (Purple Hue)
PIAA X-treme White Bulbs (LED Turn Signal, City Lights, Corner Repeaters/Tail Lights)
Pure White License Plate LED Lamps
Chrome Washer Nozzles
APC Carbon Fiber Hood /w Dual Reversed Scoops
Black Trunk Lid
Weathertech Headlamp/Foglight/Side Repeater Protectors
Weathertech In-Channel Window Deflectors
Billet Fuel Door w/ Locking Gas Cap
Debadged (Removed All Stock Badges, Emblems, and Advertisements)
SCT Badge
7" Billet Antenna
Silver Sunstrip
Door Edge Guards
Custom Splash Guards
Custom License Plate
Ford Ground Effects Lip Kit
F2 RS Rear Bumper
Custom Painted: Front & Rear 'Ford' Emblems, Front Upper & Lower Grilles, Antenna & Base, Mirror Covers, Trunk Handle, Rear Keyhole Bezel, Brake Drums & Calipers

ENGINE DRESS-UP:
Focus Central Spark Plug Wire Cover
SVT Coolant Tank Cover
Strut Tower Caps
Purple Split Wire Loom
Custom Painted: Strut Tower Caps, Battery Cover, Fuse Box Cover, Radiator Cover, Coolant Tank, Coolant Tank Cap, SVT Coolant Tank Cover, Hood Arm, Transmission Dipstick, Windshield Resovoir Cap, Oil Dipstick, Oil Cap, Power Steering Tank, Power Steering Cap, Brake Fluid Tank

INTERIOR:
Chrome Gauge Bezel Overlay
Dual Pod Gauge Cluster Bezel
Stewart Warner 2 1/16" Short Sweep Electric Water Temperature Gauge
Stewart Warner 2 1/16" Short Sweep Electric Oil Pressure Gauge
SVT HVAC Bezel
Billet HVAC Round Knobs
Billet E-Brake
Billet Lighter Plug
Black Leather E-Brake & Shift Boots /w Silver Stitching
Steeda Pedal Covers
MOMO Aluminum Shift Knob
Relocated O/D Button
Diamond Plated Floor Mats
Midnight Black Interior Swap
Purple LED Lighting Theme (Replaced Stock Green /w UV Purple LEDs)
Pure White LED Dome Light & Map Lights
Pure White LED Custom Rear Seat Reading Light
Custom Painted: Light Switch, Hazard Light Button, A/C Buttons, Defrost Button, Round Vents, Triangle Vents, Coin Tray Door, Rear Seat Belt Covers, Door Handles, Window/Door Button Trim, Rear Headrest Covers, Gauge Cluster Bezel, Glove Box, 'Oh Shit!' Handles, Dome Light Cover, Interior Trunk Lining, Center Console, Fuse Box Cover, Armrest, Steering Wheel Underside Cover

I.C.E.:
JVC Head Unit
2 15'' RF Subwoofers
1 Farad RF Capacitor
600 Watt RF Amplifier
Custom Sub Enclosure
Dynamat Sound Dampening

PERFORMANCE:
SCT X-Calibrator 2 Tune via Ray @ McNewsAutomotive.com
Pipercross Viper Induction Kit
SVT MAF Tube
Focus Central 65MM Throttle Body
Ported 2000 Intake Manifold
Ford Racing Stage II Cams
Focus Central Adjustable Cam Gears /w APR Cam Bolts
Ford Racing Cylinder Head (Milled for 10.6:1 Compression)
Focus Central 2 Piece UDP Kit
Screamin' Demon Coil /w Focus Live Wires
Denso Iridium Spark Plugs (Gapped to .065mm - 1 Step Colder)
180 Degree Thermostat
Focus Central 4-2-1 Race Header /w Heat Wrap
TruBendz 2.5" Stainless Steel Flex Pipe /w Heat Wrap
TruBendz 2.5" Stainless Steel Flex-Back Exhaust /w Borla Muffler
VF Engineering Rear Engine Mount
Cabin Air Filter
K&N Breather Filter
Phoenix Ground Wire Kit (16 Grounding Points)
Mobile 1 Synthetic Oil 0w-20

SUSPENSION:
SVT Springs
SVT Shocks
SVT Struts
SVT Rear Sway Bar (21mm)
Focus Sport Polished Front Strut Brace
Focus Sport Polished Rear Strut Brace

WHEELS, TIRES & BRAKES:
16" Stock Alloy Rims
Firestone Firehawk GTA P205/50R16
17" Silver 5-Spoke SVT Rims
Kumho Escta Supra 712 P215/45R17
SVT Disc Brake Conversion Kit
Russell Performance Steel Braided Brake Lines

MISC.:
Disabled Seat Belt Reminder Mod
One Touch Keyless Entry Mod
Automatic Door Lock Deactivation Mod
Turn Signal Sound Deleter Mod
Grille Light Delete Mod
Airhorn Mod
Fans Mod
High/Low Beam Mod
Foglight Mod
Sedan Tail Light Mod

16.244 @ 84.68 MPH - 2.413 60'

[Chick]

APRIL RIDE OF THE MONTH(2005)

Member name: FORDESIGNER
Location: Midwest
Model: ZX3
Color: Malibu Blue


Why he loves his Focus:
"The Focus was picked out by my daughters. I was going to get a GT convertable. But getting the Focus and not paying high insurance or payments has meant I can have much more fun. I have learned a lot about the Focus's suspension and engine and have grown quite fond of them. Needless to say, this Focus has become one of the favorite cars I have ever owned.
I have owned a 1968 Olds Cutless with a 455 cid, dual quad Offy intake manifold with dual 630 Holleys.... And I would choose the Focus over it any day of the week. I also feel it's a much more complete vehicle next to the Mustang. This coming from a designer that has worked on the last two generations of Mustangs. SN95 and S197, including Cobras."

His future plans:
"Future plans include transmission work. Lots of it. I've got all the power I need, now my next challenege is to be able to effectivly use it. Torsen, clutch, syncros, etc."

MODIFICATIONS:

EXTERIOR:
Clear corners
rear wiper removal
Window tints
Euro Headlights
Euro upper grill
SVT rear bumper
VIS carbon fiber hood
SVT rear bumper

ENGINE DRESS-UP:

INTERIOR:
Reverse indiglo gauges
Momo shifter knob/hacked down shifter
Stewart/Warner Boost and EGT gauges
Forza seat w/ Simpson 5 pt harness
oil pressure gauge in dash
A/F gauge

I.C.E.:
Pioneer Premier 850-something
Infinity basslink
4 - Kenwood excl 6X8s

PERFORMANCE:
Garret GT28R Custom Turbo manifold
Bell custom intercooler to support 250+ whp
(18X6X4.5 Core)Forge
Fast Road Closed Loop Diverter Valve (piston)
Pre-turbo oil filter
Relocated IAT using IAT from the LightningBoost controller
3" custom SS downpipe
Tial 35 mm wastegate
1.5 SS wastegate pipe w/ss flex
All aluminum tubing handcut and fitted powdercoated
Too much Russell lines and fittings to list Euro headlights & grill (for extra air flow)
3" SS exhaust
Livernois ported & polished head/valve undercut
valve relief etc.
55 lb injecters
Ported 2000 intake manifold
FC 65mm TB
Iceman/Pro-M intake w/mass air sensor
Steeda fuel rail /fuel pressure gauge
Removed EGR Removed and replaced breather system & added breather can w/ braided SS lines
180 thermo
Screamin' Demon coil and wires
Denso iridiums two steps colder
Hayame Cam gears (tuned)
Crane Stage 2 cams (prototypes)
Battery relocated to hatch w/vent tube
remote oil filter and braided SS lines
FAL fan
custom computer reflash
ARP head studs
main studs and rod bolts
AFX UP

SUSPENSION:
Focussport front and rear bars
Mazda 3 style rear suspension brace
Tein Coilovers w/EDFC Poly bushings through out

WHEELS, TIRES & BRAKES:
17" Enkei CDR9 wheels w/Toyo tires

MISC.:
Fog-light mod

[Chick]

MAY RIDE OF THE MONTH(2005)

Member name: GOAT ROPER
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Model: ZTS (Centennial Edition)
Color: Pitch Black

Why he loves his Focus:
"I have always been a fan of taking four-door cars and making them into they really weren't intended to be, fast. Goes all the back to my first car, a 1977 Dodge Monaco (the "duct-tape mobile") where I did nothing but put a glass pack on it I had sniped from my fathers pick-up to what I have now, my 2003 ZTS that has almost every bolt-on you can find.
So why exactly do I love my Focus? The "Centennial Edition" being all black combined with the dark tint really make the car stand out I believe. Handling is superb, even more so than stock with the Eibachs and 18" Enkei's. The power I am getting out of my little normally aspirated 2.0L Zetec is outstanding, mainly thanks to Karl @ Massive Speed System, J.T. @ Extreme Parts and of course Randy @ Focus Sport for his superb tunes on my SCT."


His future plans:
"I think FordDesigner said it best last month when he won ROTM, "transmission work, lots of it". Later on this month the stock clutch will be voted off the island with either the Centerforce or Spec clutch. While I have that tore apart a lightweight flywheel might as well be put in as well. A Torsen or Quaife along with the 4.06 gears may make an appearance yet this summer. The remainder of my engine mounts that need to be replaced will occur before July, replaced by the VF's.

Long term, I have to decide which fork in the road I want to take since I am running out of things to do, build up on mean N/A engine or go PowerWorks. In all reality I want to hit the magical 100 HP per liter while staying N/A, if for nothing else than my own selfish need to do it"

MODIFICATIONS:

EXTERIOR:
Grillcraft lower grill (replaces hoaky one vehicle came with)
Custom upper grill (meshed factory grill)

ENGINE DRESS-UP:
Ford Racing engine cover
Painted engine bay pieces

INTERIOR:
Focus Central Short-Throw
A-pillar gauge pod

I.C.E.:

PERFORMANCE:
Focus Sport ported cylinder head
Kent Stage 3 cams
Focus Sport UDPs
Focus Sport Cool-Flo CAI
Focus Sport SCT
Focus Central Cam Gears
2000 ported intake
Focus Central 4-2-1 Race Header
Custom 3" Exhaust
Focus Central 65 mm Throttle Body
Screamin' Demon Coil Pack
LW/Denso wires/plugs
Centerforce Clutch
Fidanza Flywheel
All VF mounts
70 MM MAF
30# injectors

SUSPENSION:
Eibach Sportlines 2" drop
Focus Central Strut Bar

WHEELS, TIRES & BRAKES:
Enkei RS-5 18" wheels

MISC.:

[Chick]

JUNE RIDE OF THE MONTH(2005)

Member name: BELACYRF
Location: Orange County, California
Model: SVT (3 door)
Color: Sonic Blue


Why he loves his Focus:
"I really dont have anything inspiring to say as to why I love my focus, I guess the reason I love my car is because it is my car and there aren't any other like it. I could have modified it with kits and bolt ons, but lots of people can do it. I really wanted to make a car that could perform as well as it looks and still be unique. I guess that's why I like my car."

His future plans:
"CGI Block
Cosworth Rods and & Pistons
Corbeau Seats
Wilwood Big Brake upgrade from TCE
Front Bumper upgrade to allow more airflow... probably the WRC replica front
Replace Clutchmasters clutch with Spec Sintered Iron disc clutch
Rear Hatch stiffeners from EM Racing
Upgrade to GT3071R turbo"

MODIFICATIONS:

EXTERIOR:
ST170 Headlights
Focus Central Carbon Fiber Hood
Shorty Antenna
Euro Grill

ENGINE DRESS-UP:
Blue Powder Coated Valve Cover

INTERIOR:
Autometer Pro-Comp Ultralight Gauges (Boost, EGT, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp)
Steeds STS

I.C.E.:

PERFORMANCE:
Custom GT28RS Turbo w/ T3 Exhaust Housing from ATP
Custom SS Tubular Turbo Manifold by Tom
Bell Intercooler Front Mount Intercooler
Custom Turbo Charge Piping by GT Fabrications
Turbosmart Ultragate 35mm wastegate
Greddy Profec Spec A boost controller
ITG Filter
HKS SSQV Blow Off Valve w/ Bypass Adapter
Mustang GT Maf
72# RC Injectors
Kenne Bell Boost-A-Pump
SCT Tune by focusSport
PWR Radiator
Flex-a-lite dual fans w/ External Controller
Odyssey Drycell Battery in Custom Bracket by Tom
2.5" MBRP Exhaust
Quaife ATB Differential
Focussport Flywheel
Clutchmasters Stg IV Clutch
VF Engineering Motor Mounts (all 3)
Kent Adjustable Cam Gear
Random Tech Hi-Flow Cat
180* Thermostat

SUSPENSION:
H&R Coilovers
KMAC Adjustable Camber Plates
FocusSport Front and Rear Strut Bars
H&R Rear Sway Bar

WHEELS, TIRES & BRAKES:
17x7.5 Rota Attacks Wheels
Nitto Neo Gen 215/45/17 Tires

MISC.:
FJO Wideband Oxygen Sensor