Focus RS Conversion Discussion - Page 39 - The Ford Focus Forum

**spudo** · 11-02-2009, 01:17 PM

My car is 99.9 % complete. I have been driving it all summer, just want to change paint color.

**CaysE** · 11-02-2009, 01:35 PM

Well yeah, you bought the car 90% done! LOL

**spudo** · 11-02-2009, 05:33 PM

I knew I was lucky when I snatched up this car, it saved me time & money

**WRCwannabe** · 11-02-2009, 10:18 PM

how mad would you get cayse if i got a jrsc bbk and a fc hood?

i have an offer on the table right now to trade my pc for that stuff.

haha i dont think i could do it just because, although ive wanted that damn hood for 4 years now haha

but i really want to have the Fantastic Four haha

all svt sc rs conversions haha

**WRCwannabe** · 11-03-2009, 12:51 PM

got some good news today and im so ecstatic

**WRCwannabe** · 11-03-2009, 08:20 PM

dont flame me for having 3 post in a row please but
to svt2rs: do you have the oem rs suspension?
like the knuckles and all that poop?

cause on capaldi little website thing talking about the suspension kit it comes with the axle shafts, but will the axle shafts work in the Getrag tranny?

**SVT2RS** · 11-03-2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRCwannabe

dont flame me for having 3 post in a row please but
to svt2rs: do you have the oem rs suspension?
like the knuckles and all that poop?

cause on capaldi little website thing talking about the suspension kit it comes with the axle shafts, but will the axle shafts work in the Getrag tranny?

FLAME ON... j/k.

No, I do not have the RS suspension. I have the Tein SuperStreet adjustable coilovers.

I was thinking on the drive home today though, all I need to do is get an actual mk1 RS into my driveway, slap my license plates on it, and few would ever know what the f!kc just happened. If only I could get a car through the border... could pick up a nice mk1 for 12-14k these days. Ah well, pipe dream I guess, at least until I get shady and lucrative in my smuggling techniques.

**WRCwannabe** · 11-03-2009, 09:47 PM

im scared of ordering the suspension kit because if the axles wont fit then im screwed haha.

im telling you you could import one and 90%of the people wouldnt notice at all haha.

**CaysE** · 11-03-2009, 10:05 PM

The Focus RS uses an upgraded MTX75 trans, so no, the axles won't fit.

**WRCwannabe** · 11-03-2009, 10:12 PM

ok i wanted to just make sure and understand.

**faster_than_u** · 11-03-2009, 10:20 PM

well in Canada we will soon be able to legally import an mk1 rs. In 2018

**REVSWIN** · 11-04-2009, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by WRCwannabe

where did i post?

the carbon fiber hatch is all over ebay too.
btu its not worth it to me in my opinion, i guess maybe for overall weight reduction maybe but you will ahve a very very light rear end, and i like my car to be all 1 color haha.

I am against them, assuming they are not as good as having the metal trunk... But, my trunk is rusting, as 75% of all the Foci trunks here in MI do after 5-6 years. So I have been thinking about the CF hatch for the sheer fact it wont rust in the long run like a metal one. Of course I would paint it body color. CF hatch never had the wow factor to me.

**SVT2RS** · 11-04-2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faster_than_u

well in Canada we will soon be able to legally import an mk1 rs. In 2018

Looks like I might be driving one back from across the border in a few years then...

Quote:

Originally Posted by REVSWIN

I am against them, assuming they are not as good as having the metal trunk... But, my trunk is rusting, as 75% of all the Foci trunks here in MI do after 5-6 years. So I have been thinking about the CF hatch for the sheer fact it wont rust in the long run like a metal one. Of course I would paint it body color. CF hatch never had the wow factor to me.

This is a valid point about corrosion resistance, but my concern is the longevity of CF hatches, seems like a few years down the road it's going to crack from being shut over and over, they are very different than standard trunks in their stress upon closing.

**spudo** · 11-04-2009, 10:24 AM

Rust Proofing. I have an old spray gun that i use just for rust proofing 80% gear oil 20% paint thinner. Pull your inner panels off put down rags & cardboard & spray away, let it drip out wipe clean and drive down the dustiest road you can find. It works great just a little extra clean up for the first few washes. My 1980 Celica that I purchased 29 years ago still looks new no RUST!!

**WRCwannabe** · 11-04-2009, 12:09 PM

live in the south and you wont have rust.

butttt then again you guys dont have to endure 100* weather and like 90% humidity haha

**WRCwannabe** · 11-04-2009, 09:44 PM

spudo have you seen someone rolling around with the RS center caps?
if

**spudo** · 11-04-2009, 10:03 PM

I have not been looking, i think they were taken from my church parking lot????

**SVT2RS** · 11-05-2009, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spudo

I have not been looking, i think they were taken from my church parking lot????

The Lord works in mysterious ways...

**CaysE** · 11-05-2009, 08:21 AM

**WRCwannabe** · 11-05-2009, 05:33 PM

im stuck on wheel size.
im hopefully going to be ordering wheels by my b-day (dec7th)
and then wait two months to get them but hey what can you do.
i have a little trick up my sleeve i will reveal next week.

**spudo** · 11-05-2009, 07:18 PM

Stoped by the CF guy today he is going to starton RS parts in 1 week he is finishing up a 69 Firebird trans am project, he said he will alter the F2 splitter he wil make so it is a 100% fit and he can do them in fiberglass also for much less. Will do trunk moldings also.

**thielt1** · 11-06-2009, 03:18 PM

It seems like a lot of people are doing the rs conversions with svt's. Is there anyone else doing the rs conversion with a zx3 with rs suspension. Also How does everyone feel about bride gias lo max seats. I will not be doing an exact interior because I do not feel like importing the parts but it will have similarities.

**SVT2RS** · 11-06-2009, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thielt1

Is there anyone else doing the rs conversion with a zx3 with rs suspension. Also How does everyone feel about bride gias lo max seats. I will not be doing an exact interior because I do not feel like importing the parts but it will have similarities.

English is leaning towards the zx3 build atm I think, as are a few others, but I think in 6-8months we're going to see a plethora of RS conversions pop up on the forums, so only only time will tell for sure.

As for the seats, any pics of what you have in mind?

**English** · 11-06-2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVT2RS

English is leaning towards the zx3 build atm I think, as are a few others, but I think in 6-8months we're going to see a plethora of RS conversions pop up on the forums, so only only time will tell for sure.

As for the seats, any pics of what you have in mind?

Still not sure what base car Im going to start with.

**spudo** · 11-07-2009, 12:44 AM

ebay UK RS interior for sale now, so temped to buy for one of you to pick up from me later, I have my sister in the UK as my shipping hub.

11-02-2009, 01:17 PM	#951 (permalink)
spudo TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lakeville MN Posts: 145	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion My car is 99.9 % complete. I have been driving it all summer, just want to change paint color. __________________ 2004 Focus RS Replica 2.3 Turbo 1983 Toyota Hilex 3/4 Ton Long Box 4X4 Cam,Pistons,Weber,Header 1980 Celica Coupe TRD suspension, 4 Wheel Disc Brakes,18RG Yamaha Twin Cam, Dual Weber 44s 1971 Chevy Elcamino SS Injected L98 Vette Engine, 700R4 Trans, 355 12 Bolt 1959 VW Baja 2180 CC Dual Weber 44s, Full Cage, Reduction Hubs from a 1 Ton Transporter AND MORE

11-02-2009, 01:35 PM	#952 (permalink)
CaysE EDM Specialist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 10,765	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion Well yeah, you bought the car 90% done! LOL __________________ 2002 Liquid Grey ZX3 ··· SVT replica-in-progress 2003 Vermilion Red SVTf ··· ported JRSC BBK, ported head, 3" exhaust, Euro interior, more to come! strictly/focused • team edm

11-02-2009, 05:33 PM	#953 (permalink)
spudo TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lakeville MN Posts: 145	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion I knew I was lucky when I snatched up this car, it saved me time & money __________________ 2004 Focus RS Replica 2.3 Turbo 1983 Toyota Hilex 3/4 Ton Long Box 4X4 Cam,Pistons,Weber,Header 1980 Celica Coupe TRD suspension, 4 Wheel Disc Brakes,18RG Yamaha Twin Cam, Dual Weber 44s 1971 Chevy Elcamino SS Injected L98 Vette Engine, 700R4 Trans, 355 12 Bolt 1959 VW Baja 2180 CC Dual Weber 44s, Full Cage, Reduction Hubs from a 1 Ton Transporter AND MORE

11-02-2009, 10:18 PM	#954 (permalink)
WRCwannabe TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 924	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion how mad would you get cayse if i got a jrsc bbk and a fc hood? i have an offer on the table right now to trade my pc for that stuff. haha i dont think i could do it just because, although ive wanted that damn hood for 4 years now haha but i really want to have the Fantastic Four haha all svt sc rs conversions haha __________________ Wings & Teeth ™ ("I'm U.S. with a little bit of U.K. swagger" ™ ) Last edited by WRCwannabe; 11-03-2009 at 12:46 AM.

11-03-2009, 12:51 PM	#955 (permalink)
WRCwannabe TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 924	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion got some good news today and im so ecstatic __________________ Wings & Teeth ™ ("I'm U.S. with a little bit of U.K. swagger" ™ )

11-03-2009, 08:20 PM	#956 (permalink)
WRCwannabe TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 924	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion dont flame me for having 3 post in a row please but to svt2rs: do you have the oem rs suspension? like the knuckles and all that poop? cause on capaldi little website thing talking about the suspension kit it comes with the axle shafts, but will the axle shafts work in the Getrag tranny? __________________ Wings & Teeth ™ ("I'm U.S. with a little bit of U.K. swagger" ™ )

11-03-2009, 09:47 PM	#958 (permalink)
WRCwannabe TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 924	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion im scared of ordering the suspension kit because if the axles wont fit then im screwed haha. im telling you you could import one and 90%of the people wouldnt notice at all haha. __________________ Wings & Teeth ™ ("I'm U.S. with a little bit of U.K. swagger" ™ )

11-03-2009, 10:05 PM	#959 (permalink)
CaysE EDM Specialist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 10,765	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion The Focus RS uses an upgraded MTX75 trans, so no, the axles won't fit. __________________ 2002 Liquid Grey ZX3 ··· SVT replica-in-progress 2003 Vermilion Red SVTf ··· ported JRSC BBK, ported head, 3" exhaust, Euro interior, more to come! strictly/focused • team edm

11-03-2009, 10:12 PM	#960 (permalink)
WRCwannabe TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 924	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion ok i wanted to just make sure and understand. __________________ Wings & Teeth ™ ("I'm U.S. with a little bit of U.K. swagger" ™ )

11-03-2009, 10:20 PM	#961 (permalink)
faster_than_u TEAM Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 731	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion well in Canada we will soon be able to legally import an mk1 rs. In 2018

11-04-2009, 10:24 AM	#964 (permalink)
spudo TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lakeville MN Posts: 145	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion Rust Proofing. I have an old spray gun that i use just for rust proofing 80% gear oil 20% paint thinner. Pull your inner panels off put down rags & cardboard & spray away, let it drip out wipe clean and drive down the dustiest road you can find. It works great just a little extra clean up for the first few washes. My 1980 Celica that I purchased 29 years ago still looks new no RUST!! __________________ 2004 Focus RS Replica 2.3 Turbo 1983 Toyota Hilex 3/4 Ton Long Box 4X4 Cam,Pistons,Weber,Header 1980 Celica Coupe TRD suspension, 4 Wheel Disc Brakes,18RG Yamaha Twin Cam, Dual Weber 44s 1971 Chevy Elcamino SS Injected L98 Vette Engine, 700R4 Trans, 355 12 Bolt 1959 VW Baja 2180 CC Dual Weber 44s, Full Cage, Reduction Hubs from a 1 Ton Transporter AND MORE

11-04-2009, 12:09 PM	#965 (permalink)
WRCwannabe TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 924	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion live in the south and you wont have rust. butttt then again you guys dont have to endure 100* weather and like 90% humidity haha __________________ Wings & Teeth ™ ("I'm U.S. with a little bit of U.K. swagger" ™ )

11-04-2009, 09:44 PM	#966 (permalink)
WRCwannabe TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 924	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion spudo have you seen someone rolling around with the RS center caps? if __________________ Wings & Teeth ™ ("I'm U.S. with a little bit of U.K. swagger" ™ )

11-04-2009, 10:03 PM	#967 (permalink)
spudo TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lakeville MN Posts: 145	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion I have not been looking, i think they were taken from my church parking lot???? __________________ 2004 Focus RS Replica 2.3 Turbo 1983 Toyota Hilex 3/4 Ton Long Box 4X4 Cam,Pistons,Weber,Header 1980 Celica Coupe TRD suspension, 4 Wheel Disc Brakes,18RG Yamaha Twin Cam, Dual Weber 44s 1971 Chevy Elcamino SS Injected L98 Vette Engine, 700R4 Trans, 355 12 Bolt 1959 VW Baja 2180 CC Dual Weber 44s, Full Cage, Reduction Hubs from a 1 Ton Transporter AND MORE

11-05-2009, 08:21 AM	#969 (permalink)
CaysE EDM Specialist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 10,765	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion __________________ 2002 Liquid Grey ZX3 ··· SVT replica-in-progress 2003 Vermilion Red SVTf ··· ported JRSC BBK, ported head, 3" exhaust, Euro interior, more to come! strictly/focused • team edm

11-05-2009, 05:33 PM	#970 (permalink)
WRCwannabe TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 924	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion im stuck on wheel size. im hopefully going to be ordering wheels by my b-day (dec7th) and then wait two months to get them but hey what can you do. i have a little trick up my sleeve i will reveal next week. __________________ Wings & Teeth ™ ("I'm U.S. with a little bit of U.K. swagger" ™ )

11-05-2009, 07:18 PM	#971 (permalink)
spudo TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lakeville MN Posts: 145	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion Stoped by the CF guy today he is going to starton RS parts in 1 week he is finishing up a 69 Firebird trans am project, he said he will alter the F2 splitter he wil make so it is a 100% fit and he can do them in fiberglass also for much less. Will do trunk moldings also. __________________ 2004 Focus RS Replica 2.3 Turbo 1983 Toyota Hilex 3/4 Ton Long Box 4X4 Cam,Pistons,Weber,Header 1980 Celica Coupe TRD suspension, 4 Wheel Disc Brakes,18RG Yamaha Twin Cam, Dual Weber 44s 1971 Chevy Elcamino SS Injected L98 Vette Engine, 700R4 Trans, 355 12 Bolt 1959 VW Baja 2180 CC Dual Weber 44s, Full Cage, Reduction Hubs from a 1 Ton Transporter AND MORE

11-06-2009, 03:18 PM	#972 (permalink)
thielt1 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kiel, Wisconsin Posts: 15	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion It seems like a lot of people are doing the rs conversions with svt's. Is there anyone else doing the rs conversion with a zx3 with rs suspension. Also How does everyone feel about bride gias lo max seats. I will not be doing an exact interior because I do not feel like importing the parts but it will have similarities. __________________ Focus RS Build in Progress - (plans) Color - Imperial Blue Wheels - OZ Superturismo 18" in black Carbon Fiber Hood - Dual air intake holes with mesh Mach Hid Turbocharged (Looking to hit 300hp 300ftlb)

11-07-2009, 12:44 AM	#975 (permalink)
spudo TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lakeville MN Posts: 145	Re: Focus RS Conversion Discussion ebay UK RS interior for sale now, so temped to buy for one of you to pick up from me later, I have my sister in the UK as my shipping hub. __________________ 2004 Focus RS Replica 2.3 Turbo 1983 Toyota Hilex 3/4 Ton Long Box 4X4 Cam,Pistons,Weber,Header 1980 Celica Coupe TRD suspension, 4 Wheel Disc Brakes,18RG Yamaha Twin Cam, Dual Weber 44s 1971 Chevy Elcamino SS Injected L98 Vette Engine, 700R4 Trans, 355 12 Bolt 1959 VW Baja 2180 CC Dual Weber 44s, Full Cage, Reduction Hubs from a 1 Ton Transporter AND MORE

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