Build Plans:

OEM RS Parts
-Focus RS Build All Exterior OEM Parts
-RS Engine
-RS Gearbox
-RS Suspension
-RS Gauges

Non OEM
-Team Dynamics Pro 1.2 Anthracite 18x8
-Sachs RS OEM Shocks with Vogtland Springs (Will eventually be running GAZ Coilover Setup)
-Eibach Swaybars
-Full Prothane Kit
-Autopower roll bar
-Hella Mach HID
-Carbon Fiber Hood Painted
-FIA Approved Seats (OMP WRC, Sparco Corsa, Cobra Suzka Pro)
-Airbag Delete and OMP Superquadro wheel
-Shortened Borla Exhaust
-Carbon Front Lip

 

these type of builds tend to get really costly, so i hope to see this completed! so what have you collected so far?

 

As far as RS parts go everything but:
-rear quarter mouldings
-Brand New RS Grill (have a perfect rs collection grill and an oem rs grill in need of repair)
-RS Center Console if I decide to use it.

I might be forgetting a small piece or two but for the most part I have everything.

This Project will be completed, I thought long and hard about the late 80's vintage 911 I could have by the time this thing is done. But if I don't build one now chances are the opportunity to own one will be gone.

 

Door Cards

Instead of importing the RS door cards I decided to build them.

Stencil

Clamp to hold foam tight for even expansion

Glued and Pinned

Fitted

 

Subscribed! Can't wait to see it completed!

 

man, if you want to focus RS turbo, i have most of the parts, i have been(like you) getting RS bits for the past 3 years, manly turbo and some other parts, i also have the brembo RS calipers. Pm for some pictures or some info if you are interested.

 

Vary nice. I cant wait to see the end product.

 

The only RS Parts I am interested in are the ones I mentioned above. I already have the brembo calipers and I am going with topspeed for the turbo. Thanks though.

Here is a link to some people who might be interested in your parts -
http://forums.focaljet.com/exterior-modifications/599974-focus-rs-conversion-discussion.html

 

Wow! So you have all of that??? I'm very impressed and quite excited to see this through!

Hope all goes well!

 

How hard is it to get RS parts. I would imagine you got to get them from the UK right?

 

If you haven't sourced your parts for this build yet it will be almost impossible to complete or you better have a lot of money. Part are mainly sourced from the U.K. with some parts coming from the USA and Germany.

what did you use for the door panels? i want to do that this spring!

I used a thin fiber board which I found at menards, I ordered some suede in from hungary, found some foam for the padding and lots of epoxy! I helped someone else on here who I now believe has a sticky in the how to section.

Are you doing the bodywork or fitting a look alike body kit?

All OEM Exterior (all metal panels)

Any projected time for completion?

-I want the body completed and in for paint by May at the latest
-I want the engine and running gear in and dyno'd by July
-If all goes well its First Trackday will be in October after the couple month break-in

I might be done before these dates but only time will tell.

 

This is awesome! One of the reasons I wish I didn't sell my focus.

 

Subscribed :]

Good luck with the build. Any projected time for completion?

 

also---SUBSCRIBED!

 

Good luck with the build.

-Ray-

 

Subscribed. I love threads like this. Are you doing the bodywork or fitting a look alike body kit?

 

what did you use for the door panels? i want to do that this spring!

 

I love RS conversion threads! good luck with the project!

 

I like this very much. I can't wait to see it finished.

 

MOAR pics, and update often.

 

In for this. Can't wait for updates!

 

My only update is from this weekend Dropped both front and rear subframes. Ran into a problem with the front subframe as I didn't have the tool for the quick spring coupling on the power steering. I will be running to autozone for that tonight.

Next:
-finish dropping front subframe
-Finish pulling all heat shields
-Cut out Front bumper

 

Great thread, good luck with your conversion.

 

^ Thanks, and you said it perfectly. Unless you began this project a couple of years ago (and had a bidding war against all the UK and US buyers) it will be almost impossible to complete.

Nzwinrz has been a great resource and he has completed a fantastic build which still has more to come! If I ever have questions he's always there to help.[thumb]

 

definitely, i've been tempted to start a thread in the showroom and rigz showcasing his work with a few pics, he's kept it strictly to our rs thread on focaljet so no one really knows his car exists! easily the best focus build in the states.

 

Update from the weekend:
-Removed front lower subframe
-Removed radiator
-cut out front bumper

I think I will be able to mount the euro front bumper onto the stock plates but room will be tight
I also noticed the two plates are not mounted symetrical to each other (notice the angle on this one where the other is flush)

I also found some extra wiring work as the previous owner thought is was a good idea to wire strobes and other electronics into the ignition and oil pump harness.[?|]

Next:
-pulling engine and everything else from engine bay
-finish removing heat shields
-remove rear windows

 

I think I will be able to mount the euro front bumper onto the stock plates but room will be tight
I also noticed the two plates are not mounted symetrical to each other (notice the angle on this one where the other is flush)

May be too late but this is what the Euro front mounts look like;

 

Subscribed. Cant wait to see the outcome.

Are you keeping it all Twilight Blue, or going Imperial Blue?

 

Nice man, can't wait to see more pic's.