I just wish the EP had the drivetrain/powertrain of the current because i was a fan of that hatch! I was in love with the 00Si and almost got one when i was looking for a car in 2000-2001, but when i got wind of the focus i wanted to be original and went for it...wish i waited a year for the SVT
i am really excited and happy to hear you posting on a Focus forum....really it says a lot that there are guys out there that just love cars and arent jackasses to all those that arent the same as their's. While i have a lot of friends with civics/others that love my car, there are just too many out there that have egos bigger than their machinery. I knew if i posted up on honda forums with my car it would just be flame bait all around.
Welcome man, love to hear your into the racing scene and LEGAL...you'll find a lot of good people here and super knowledgable all around (not to mention many people owning cars of all types including hondas)
Where are you in jersey? We should be getting a CT/NY/etc meet together before the end of the summer and you are more than welcome. Check out the regional sections, both MidAtlantic and NewEngland.
-chris