Focus RS Conversion Discussion - Page 30 - The Ford Focus Forum

**NZWINRZ** · 10-15-2009, 11:34 AM

I'm not the one worrying about me or my passengers, OR THE LEGAL STAND POINT, he was talking about his passenger safety is all

**Ataru** · 10-15-2009, 11:35 AM

Your post implied that you were damning him about the airbags. Sorry for the confusion.

**CaysE** · 10-15-2009, 11:38 AM

Angry Jase is loose! Lock up the women!

**lapse138** · 10-15-2009, 11:39 AM

**** just got real.

**Ataru** · 10-15-2009, 11:40 AM

Yeah, things have been rough for me lately and I slipped. I try not to lash out like that, but poor judgement prevailed that time.

**NZWINRZ** · 10-15-2009, 11:45 AM

Note: also told how to get around the light being on, thought it would help get past his consern of the bags working, but hay I've been doing this for 32 years for a living, my advise means nothing.

**CaysE** · 10-15-2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZWINRZ

Note: also told how to get around the light being on, thought it would help get past his consern of the bags working, but hay I've been doing this for 32 years for a living, my advise means nothing.

32 years ago there were no airbags.

I'm just teasing! Everyone play nice.

**Ataru** · 10-15-2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaysE

32 years ago there were no airbags.

What are you talking about? Men had wives back then!

BA DING CRASH!

**CaysE** · 10-15-2009, 12:02 PM

Touché, salesman.

**WRCwannabe** · 10-15-2009, 12:09 PM

will it hurt if i ride around without a frnot bumper for awhile?

**SVT2RS** · 10-15-2009, 12:16 PM

You guys crack me up!

"I like you... but you're crazy!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAbWp...eature=related

http://www.entertonement.com/clips/t...William-Scott-

Granted this car is not exactly "legal" by any stretch, but "safe", I'd like to go on thinking so. I just think a little ingenuity into correcting the function of the wheel and passenger front airbag is worth a little thought and attention, if for nothing else than to ease my mind. With a 5pt harness though, you'd never reach the airbags anyway.

In all honesty... I'm on pace to drive this car less than 100mi a year now. It's basically for show (the STi will be my "go"). Plus if anything ever happened to this car, I'd be more worried about the safety of whomever is in the other car that hit me... if you know what I mean

note: Progress made on vent gauge pod! Looks like two will fit great after all, even under the outer vent ring, should look stock too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRCwannabe

will it hurt if i ride around without a frnot bumper for awhile?

I wouldn't do it personally, though I did drive for 20 miles from house to bodyshop that way when I was taking the car in the first time. Too much stuff exposed to the elements. Again, I wouldn't suggest doing this.

**CatMostFeared** · 10-15-2009, 12:27 PM

Warning Cat's focus does not meet federal crash regulations.

No airbags and incorrert safety bumper without crash foam.

Riding in my car will be psychical and mental to your health.

Cat will not be responsible or your well being dude to carelessness.

If you understand these action and want the ride of your life then,

sign here _________________________________ Date__/__/_____

**CaysE** · 10-15-2009, 12:29 PM

I have an idea that may work... but you may need to investigate how the stitching comes apart on seat covers that have airbags in them.

Swap the foam bolsters and seat covers onto your existing seats.

**NZWINRZ** · 10-15-2009, 12:56 PM

You're soooooo right, I deleted my airbag twice now

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ataru

What are you talking about? Men had wives back then!

BA DING CRASH!

**NZWINRZ** · 10-15-2009, 01:10 PM

Never had anyone ask (before climbing in) DO YOUR AIR BAGS WORK...I MEAN YOUR WIFE COMING WITH US

**lapse138** · 10-15-2009, 02:16 PM

i'll just leave this here...

http://london.craigslist.co.uk/pts/1408682452.html

**WRCwannabe** · 10-15-2009, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lapse138

i'll just leave this here...

http://london.craigslist.co.uk/pts/1408682452.html

haha i forget to check foreign craigslist.

for real though good deal

**REVSWIN** · 10-15-2009, 08:31 PM

It is the start of the winter season here so I will have nothing to report until Spring. Only thing I can do for the next 6 months is search for parts and work as much as I can.

**NZWINRZ** · 10-15-2009, 08:37 PM

What price were they charging and for what?

Quote:

Originally Posted by CatMostFeared

Got everything from HTP

I just havent decided to chop up my skittles car or find another ZX3

**WRCwannabe** · 10-15-2009, 08:44 PM

1200 for qp's and fenders i believe,

**NZWINRZ** · 10-15-2009, 08:51 PM

This is a 40mph rollover from a Camry doing a u-ee from the right shoulder, side airbags
generally only work when hit from the side. This Pumpkin Quash happen on of all days Halloween wk-end in 04, had 18k on the odometer. Bought it back from insurance for 1200 and parted out for 4800, paid my taxes in 05

When and if a Focus does get hit, there's usually no coming back, get your stuff off and get another

**REVSWIN** · 10-15-2009, 09:07 PM

Quote:

When and if a Focus does get hit, there's usually no coming back, get your stuff off and get another

I could not agree MORE.

**NZWINRZ** · 10-15-2009, 09:23 PM

Giving up the air bags? Its the seat heaters I'm gonna miss, now that's the one item(and the HID's) that I had to have when I searched for SVT#2, the black 04 I bought from dealer in Philly with 6900 and drove it back to Dallas on Thanksgiving(one month after the Pumpkin-Quash of the 03. So if I give up the Recaro's for Sparco or whatever, gotta get rewired for HEAT

**WRCwannabe** · 10-15-2009, 09:42 PM

i really wanted a euro blue or silver svt,
i dont care so much about the heated seats, but i really want hids.

**CaysE** · 10-16-2009, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZWINRZ

This is a 40mph rollover from a Camry doing a u-ee from the right shoulder, side airbags
generally only work when hit from the side. This Pumpkin Quash happen on of all days Halloween wk-end in 04, had 18k on the odometer. Bought it back from insurance for 1200 and parted out for 4800, paid my taxes in 05

When and if a Focus does get hit, there's usually no coming back, get your stuff off and get another

Here's my 40mph rollover... side airbag deployed.

10-15-2009, 11:34 AM	#726 (permalink)
NZWINRZ TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 282	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion I'm not the one worrying about me or my passengers, OR THE LEGAL STAND POINT, he was talking about his passenger safety is all

10-15-2009, 11:35 AM	#727 (permalink)
Ataru Team Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Oklahoma (Jason) Posts: 14,039	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion Your post implied that you were damning him about the airbags. Sorry for the confusion. __________________ Owner of SONIC the HEDGEHOG - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Focus ZX5 [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions?

10-15-2009, 11:38 AM	#728 (permalink)
CaysE EDM Specialist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 11,139	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion Angry Jase is loose! Lock up the women! __________________ 2003 Vermilion Red SVTf ··· ported JRSC BBK, ported head, 3" exhaust, Euro interior, more to come! 2002 Liquid Grey ZX3 ··· SVT replica · RIP 2010 2002 CD Silver SVTf ··· stock · RIP 2005 strictly/focused • team edm

10-15-2009, 11:39 AM	#729 (permalink)
lapse138 TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: covington, ky Posts: 244	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion **** just got real.

10-15-2009, 11:40 AM	#730 (permalink)
Ataru Team Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Oklahoma (Jason) Posts: 14,039	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion Yeah, things have been rough for me lately and I slipped. I try not to lash out like that, but poor judgement prevailed that time. __________________ Owner of SONIC the HEDGEHOG - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Focus ZX5 [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions?

10-15-2009, 11:45 AM	#731 (permalink)
NZWINRZ TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 282	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion Note: also told how to get around the light being on, thought it would help get past his consern of the bags working, but hay I've been doing this for 32 years for a living, my advise means nothing.

10-15-2009, 12:02 PM	#734 (permalink)
CaysE EDM Specialist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 11,139	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion Touché, salesman. __________________ 2003 Vermilion Red SVTf ··· ported JRSC BBK, ported head, 3" exhaust, Euro interior, more to come! 2002 Liquid Grey ZX3 ··· SVT replica · RIP 2010 2002 CD Silver SVTf ··· stock · RIP 2005 strictly/focused • team edm

10-15-2009, 12:09 PM	#735 (permalink)
WRCwannabe Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: DFW TX Posts: 1,543	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion will it hurt if i ride around without a frnot bumper for awhile? __________________ Wings & Teeth™ "Dont hate the 4x108" - Nick J. Mods:OEM RS body parts.

10-15-2009, 12:27 PM	#737 (permalink)
CatMostFeared Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crestwood,Ky Posts: 2,388	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion Warning Cat's focus does not meet federal crash regulations. No airbags and incorrert safety bumper without crash foam. Riding in my car will be psychical and mental to your health. Cat will not be responsible or your well being dude to carelessness. If you understand these action and want the ride of your life then, sign here _________________________________ Date__/__/_____ __________________ 2000 Turbo WRC ZX3 www.focusxtreme.com/

10-15-2009, 12:29 PM	#738 (permalink)
CaysE EDM Specialist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 11,139	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion I have an idea that may work... but you may need to investigate how the stitching comes apart on seat covers that have airbags in them. Swap the foam bolsters and seat covers onto your existing seats. __________________ 2003 Vermilion Red SVTf ··· ported JRSC BBK, ported head, 3" exhaust, Euro interior, more to come! 2002 Liquid Grey ZX3 ··· SVT replica · RIP 2010 2002 CD Silver SVTf ··· stock · RIP 2005 strictly/focused • team edm

10-15-2009, 01:10 PM	#740 (permalink)
NZWINRZ TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 282	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion Never had anyone ask (before climbing in) DO YOUR AIR BAGS WORK...I MEAN YOUR WIFE COMING WITH US

10-15-2009, 02:16 PM	#741 (permalink)
lapse138 TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: covington, ky Posts: 244	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion i'll just leave this here... http://london.craigslist.co.uk/pts/1408682452.html

10-15-2009, 08:31 PM	#743 (permalink)
REVSWIN I'm bringing Zetec back... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 3,275	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion It is the start of the winter season here so I will have nothing to report until Spring. Only thing I can do for the next 6 months is search for parts and work as much as I can. __________________ 2001 MK fOCUS ZX3 *Half aRSe* 2001 B7 fOCUS ZX3 powerworks

10-15-2009, 08:44 PM	#745 (permalink)
WRCwannabe Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: DFW TX Posts: 1,543	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion 1200 for qp's and fenders i believe, __________________ Wings & Teeth™ "Dont hate the 4x108" - Nick J. Mods:OEM RS body parts.

10-15-2009, 08:51 PM	#746 (permalink)
NZWINRZ TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 282	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion This is a 40mph rollover from a Camry doing a u-ee from the right shoulder, side airbags generally only work when hit from the side. This Pumpkin Quash happen on of all days Halloween wk-end in 04, had 18k on the odometer. Bought it back from insurance for 1200 and parted out for 4800, paid my taxes in 05 When and if a Focus does get hit, there's usually no coming back, get your stuff off and get another

10-15-2009, 09:23 PM	#748 (permalink)
NZWINRZ TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 282	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion Giving up the air bags? Its the seat heaters I'm gonna miss, now that's the one item(and the HID's) that I had to have when I searched for SVT#2, the black 04 I bought from dealer in Philly with 6900 and drove it back to Dallas on Thanksgiving(one month after the Pumpkin-Quash of the 03. So if I give up the Recaro's for Sparco or whatever, gotta get rewired for HEAT

10-15-2009, 09:42 PM	#749 (permalink)
WRCwannabe Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: DFW TX Posts: 1,543	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion i really wanted a euro blue or silver svt, i dont care so much about the heated seats, but i really want hids. __________________ Wings & Teeth™ "Dont hate the 4x108" - Nick J. Mods:OEM RS body parts.

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