Well everybody I'm officially back in Focus!! And i've gone completely crazy, i just couldn't stay away.
Many Focaljet Vets will recognize this old school 2000 Zx3 that RoRo used to own. It was basically one of the first highly modified Foci back in 2001. It even made it into Sport Compact Car in July 2001 (Phantom Menace)
Well after a very long and interesting history, its now in my possession to be resurrected.
Picking the Focus up from where it was being stored on the west coast of Florida. This was my first ever towing experience.
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Now at its new home.....
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Interior when i received it....
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After some clean up and proper removal work with proper TOOLS.....
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The MINI has temporarly lost its new home.....
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Ohhhh and yes i washed it..... I'm anal that way.
Now this will be a LOOOOONG term project. Final goal is to make a great little track toy which could go from RallyX to Autox to Track(2yrs+). Hopefully the powerplant (as you can see is missing) will be a 2.3 Duratec eventually pushing 200whp through an MTX75 with 4.06 gearing and Quaife.
Short Term Goals:
- Getting a front clip on the car and making it a nice rolling chassis.
- CF Hood is being donated to the project (its used with bad clearcoat, but perfect since it will eventually get painted and its lightweight).
- Currently sourcing a left side Fender through the WTB and FS forums (eventuall CF Fenders???).
- Currently Sourcing Headlights and Taillights through the WTB and FS Forums (wish i had money for ST170's right now).
- Hitting the local junkyards soon looking for a Front bumper (stock will be fine for now but eventually want a Euro Front or SVT. Also want a euro rear long term).
- Looking for a set of stocker Focus wheels for rolling chassis duty and RallyX.
- Currently working on getting an SVT Suspension on the car for RallyX in the future and rolling chassis work.
Once the car looks like a total car again it'll be back outside in a parking space so the MINI can go back home heheh. So much work to be done but i can't wait cause its going to be a blast and an incredible learning experience. Plus i do have the PhaseX guys not too far away :evilgrin:
Any parts donations are greatly appreciated.... :evilgrin:
Many Focaljet Vets will recognize this old school 2000 Zx3 that RoRo used to own. It was basically one of the first highly modified Foci back in 2001. It even made it into Sport Compact Car in July 2001 (Phantom Menace)
Well after a very long and interesting history, its now in my possession to be resurrected.
Picking the Focus up from where it was being stored on the west coast of Florida. This was my first ever towing experience.
Now at its new home.....
Interior when i received it....
After some clean up and proper removal work with proper TOOLS.....
The MINI has temporarly lost its new home.....
Ohhhh and yes i washed it..... I'm anal that way.
Now this will be a LOOOOONG term project. Final goal is to make a great little track toy which could go from RallyX to Autox to Track(2yrs+). Hopefully the powerplant (as you can see is missing) will be a 2.3 Duratec eventually pushing 200whp through an MTX75 with 4.06 gearing and Quaife.
Short Term Goals:
- Getting a front clip on the car and making it a nice rolling chassis.
- CF Hood is being donated to the project (its used with bad clearcoat, but perfect since it will eventually get painted and its lightweight).
- Currently sourcing a left side Fender through the WTB and FS forums (eventuall CF Fenders???).
- Currently Sourcing Headlights and Taillights through the WTB and FS Forums (wish i had money for ST170's right now).
- Hitting the local junkyards soon looking for a Front bumper (stock will be fine for now but eventually want a Euro Front or SVT. Also want a euro rear long term).
- Looking for a set of stocker Focus wheels for rolling chassis duty and RallyX.
- Currently working on getting an SVT Suspension on the car for RallyX in the future and rolling chassis work.
Once the car looks like a total car again it'll be back outside in a parking space so the MINI can go back home heheh. So much work to be done but i can't wait cause its going to be a blast and an incredible learning experience. Plus i do have the PhaseX guys not too far away :evilgrin:
Any parts donations are greatly appreciated.... :evilgrin:
