Focus Challenge @ Buttonwillow Results! - Page 2 - Focaljet

**slidemaster** · 11-07-2006, 01:54 PM

Just a word to the guys that do the track thing, adjustablility is everything out there. With the new set up on the mustang (brakes, KW dampeners, tires, wheels, ride height and alignment)....we were actually slower in the Morning Saturday, but with adjustable KW V3s and bias and height adjustment made up about 4 seconds by 2nd session saturday.

**thefrush** · 11-07-2006, 01:55 PM

^^ What about that sweet adjustment I made to the rear wing? I bet that took at LEAST 3 seconds off!

**airforcefocus** · 11-07-2006, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by thefrush

Yup. Allan took it for a spin and gave them some feedback and I know Stout was taking some people around in it.

Yeah....ummm....DAMN! That car was fun!

It really needs more tire and suspension to be fit for track use, but it was stock except for the blower. I would not recommend the kit to someone who has a young kid driving the car.

It requires some restraint and control. It was harder to throttle steer than a N/A car due to awesome throttle response and stock tires. I forget who was under the passenger helmet at the time, but we tried it in a few corners and wound up with a poor exit line....but LOTS of smiles!

Thanks to Mark for the keys! I owe you one for sure.

**slidemaster** · 11-07-2006, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by thefrush

^^ What about that sweet adjustment I made to the rear wing? I bet that took at LEAST 3 seconds off!

well it did help, especially in the sweeper...your official crew! Wish we had the GPS data on the car because I am fairly sure we ran close to 2 flat

**tallguy2.3** · 11-07-2006, 04:50 PM

congrats again Josh!

**Jefe** · 11-07-2006, 07:51 PM

Does anybody know if the times throughout the day are going to be posted online somewhere, and if so, where? I forgot to go check my times at the end of the day.

**FocusAZ1** · 11-07-2006, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by airforcefocus

I forget who was under the passenger helmet at the time, but we tried it in a few corners and wound up with a poor exit line....but LOTS of smiles!

That passenger helmet was me...and it was SWEET! Crazy acceleration and throttle response, made further crazy by those stocker tires!

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Originally Posted by Jefe

Does anybody know if the times throughout the day are going to be posted online somewhere, and if so, where? I forgot to go check my times at the end of the day.

Chris from Redline told me that he would post them on their website in a couple of days. Let's hope he makes good on that...

**jr_psychologist** · 11-08-2006, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by airforcefocus

Yeah....ummm....DAMN! That car was fun!

It really needs more tire and suspension to be fit for track use, but it was stock except for the blower. I would not recommend the kit to someone who has a young kid driving the car.

It requires some restraint and control. It was harder to throttle steer than a N/A car due to awesome throttle response and stock tires. I forget who was under the passenger helmet at the time, but we tried it in a few corners and wound up with a poor exit line....but LOTS of smiles!

Thanks to Mark for the keys! I owe you one for sure.

What??? More fun than the parade lap in the

Lightning on Saturday???

No wai!

**Jefe** · 11-08-2006, 11:45 AM

Here's my flat-spotted tire:

**airforcefocus** · 11-08-2006, 12:19 PM

Damn! Check out that bald spot!

**Jefe** · 11-08-2006, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by airforcefocus

Damn! Check out that bald spot!

Are you bowing to yourself, or is that a hint to all of us?

**slidemaster** · 11-08-2006, 03:42 PM

^^ the actual definition of flat spot

**Z63R** · 11-08-2006, 09:34 PM

airforcefocus = Chris Stout = Flatspot.

Hey! Flatspot! Whaddup?

**BUR_ZX3** · 11-08-2006, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jefe

Does anybody know if the times throughout the day are going to be posted online somewhere, and if so, where? I forgot to go check my times at the end of the day.

They should get updated on the MyLaps.com website.... I'll ask Nik and Chris to see if and when they'll be uploaded.

**airforcefocus** · 11-09-2006, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jefe

Are you bowing to yourself, or is that a hint to all of us?

Hey, I don't do anything half-arse.

**airforcefocus** · 11-11-2006, 12:16 PM

Update on my car: Clutch fragged and a segment was stuck between the disc and the pressure plate. That's why it would not dis-engage.

**belacyrf** · 11-11-2006, 11:00 PM

Did you get it fixed?? Are you going to be there tomorrow?

**airforcefocus** · 11-12-2006, 12:36 AM

Yep, got her in! I'll be there!

**FocusAZ1** · 11-12-2006, 12:12 PM

I love posts that casually describe the fact that you found that your clutch was "fragged" and "stuck" and "un-dis-engageable," as some simple find. Changing out a clutch sucks...especially on a garage floor...but no worries..."Yep, got her in."

Glad to hear she's back up Chris.

**airforcefocus** · 11-13-2006, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by FocusAZ1

I love posts that casually describe the fact that you found that your clutch was "fragged" and "stuck" and "un-dis-engageable," as some simple find. Changing out a clutch sucks...especially on a garage floor...but no worries..."Yep, got her in."

Glad to hear she's back up Chris.

Yeah, it does suck, but it's getting easier after like the 10th one.

New dyno today at 247 whp and 193 Tq with the curve looking like a cliff.

**FocusAZ1** · 11-13-2006, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by airforcefocus

New dyno today at 247 whp and 193 Tq with the curve looking like a cliff.

Dude....Sweet!

If it looks like a cliff I guess you'll just have to stay at Redline right?!

**slidemaster** · 11-13-2006, 12:39 PM

Just got a e-mail, coverage of the Tire test and the methods we used should be in the March, April and May issues. 3 months of coverage!!

**FocusAZ1** · 11-13-2006, 01:37 PM

Way to go Slide! That's stellar news for sure. You guys definitely deserve it...there was a lot of hard work coming out of your pit area, and it was apparent on the track.

**slidemaster** · 11-14-2006, 10:42 AM

Thanks,

The one thing I came away with is that the S197 chassis is so good. The leather, 500 watt, 3500lb white car ran within 2.6 seconds of the gray fox gutted full track car. Man I would love to have a new one to build.

Big thanks for the work that Scottys "Haggis racing" put in!! We did some early adjusting then quit to allow for accurate reporting of the tire performance and the demonstration of what we as a group can show for the media. I also had to show to them my abilities, that I could do what I had stated

11-07-2006, 01:54 PM	#26
slidemaster Professor PowerSlide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,902	Re: Focus Challenge @ Buttonwillow Results! Just a word to the guys that do the track thing, adjustablility is everything out there. With the new set up on the mustang (brakes, KW dampeners, tires, wheels, ride height and alignment)....we were actually slower in the Morning Saturday, but with adjustable KW V3s and bias and height adjustment made up about 4 seconds by 2nd session saturday. __________________ Watch for "Road Trip" coming soon- check with your cable provider

11-07-2006, 01:55 PM	#27
thefrush I <3 dyno queens Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 9,629	Re: Focus Challenge @ Buttonwillow Results! ^^ What about that sweet adjustment I made to the rear wing? I bet that took at LEAST 3 seconds off! __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "shaft" in crankshaft. Fear usually limits us in seeing things clearly. Fear usually just gets in the way of us being happy.

11-07-2006, 07:51 PM	#31
Jefe TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 715	Re: Focus Challenge @ Buttonwillow Results! Does anybody know if the times throughout the day are going to be posted online somewhere, and if so, where? I forgot to go check my times at the end of the day. __________________ '01 Focus SE - JCM Racing #41 For Pics & Mod list visit: Jefe's Pad

11-08-2006, 11:45 AM	#34
Jefe TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 715	Re: Focus Challenge @ Buttonwillow Results! Here's my flat-spotted tire: __________________ '01 Focus SE - JCM Racing #41 For Pics & Mod list visit: Jefe's Pad

11-08-2006, 12:19 PM	#35
airforcefocus [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moreno Valley , Calif. Posts: 5,828	Re: Focus Challenge @ Buttonwillow Results! Damn! Check out that bald spot! __________________ http://www.redlinetrackevents.com http://www.barberdrivingexperience.com http://www.stoutperformance.net coming soon! 2008 GTI MKV2008 F-150 FX42009 Focus Coupe

11-08-2006, 03:42 PM	#37
slidemaster Professor PowerSlide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,902	Re: Focus Challenge @ Buttonwillow Results! ^^ the actual definition of flat spot __________________ Watch for "Road Trip" coming soon- check with your cable provider

11-08-2006, 09:34 PM	#38
Z63R Official [FJ] Distinguished Advisor Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 20,140	Re: Focus Challenge @ Buttonwillow Results! airforcefocus = Chris Stout = Flatspot. Hey! Flatspot! Whaddup? __________________ . “Nothing like cad plated steel to impress the ladies." - FocusSportVP 2.3 Duratec ZX3 + some bits + another pic :-)~

11-11-2006, 12:16 PM	#41
airforcefocus [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moreno Valley , Calif. Posts: 5,828	Re: Focus Challenge @ Buttonwillow Results! Update on my car: Clutch fragged and a segment was stuck between the disc and the pressure plate. That's why it would not dis-engage. __________________ http://www.redlinetrackevents.com http://www.barberdrivingexperience.com http://www.stoutperformance.net coming soon! 2008 GTI MKV2008 F-150 FX42009 Focus Coupe

11-11-2006, 11:00 PM	#42
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11-12-2006, 12:36 AM	#43
airforcefocus [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moreno Valley , Calif. Posts: 5,828	Re: Focus Challenge @ Buttonwillow Results! Yep, got her in! I'll be there! __________________ http://www.redlinetrackevents.com http://www.barberdrivingexperience.com http://www.stoutperformance.net coming soon! 2008 GTI MKV2008 F-150 FX42009 Focus Coupe

11-12-2006, 12:12 PM	#44
FocusAZ1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,400	Re: Focus Challenge @ Buttonwillow Results! I love posts that casually describe the fact that you found that your clutch was "fragged" and "stuck" and "un-dis-engageable," as some simple find. Changing out a clutch sucks...especially on a garage floor...but no worries..."Yep, got her in." Glad to hear she's back up Chris. __________________ JCM Racing - "Corner Workers Needed" www.focuschallenge.com #37

11-13-2006, 12:39 PM	#47
slidemaster Professor PowerSlide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,902	Re: Focus Challenge @ Buttonwillow Results! Just got a e-mail, coverage of the Tire test and the methods we used should be in the March, April and May issues. 3 months of coverage!! __________________ Watch for "Road Trip" coming soon- check with your cable provider

11-13-2006, 01:37 PM	#48
FocusAZ1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,400	Re: Focus Challenge @ Buttonwillow Results! Way to go Slide! That's stellar news for sure. You guys definitely deserve it...there was a lot of hard work coming out of your pit area, and it was apparent on the track. __________________ JCM Racing - "Corner Workers Needed" www.focuschallenge.com #37

11-14-2006, 10:42 AM	#49
slidemaster Professor PowerSlide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,902	Re: Focus Challenge @ Buttonwillow Results! Thanks, The one thing I came away with is that the S197 chassis is so good. The leather, 500 watt, 3500lb white car ran within 2.6 seconds of the gray fox gutted full track car. Man I would love to have a new one to build. Big thanks for the work that Scottys "Haggis racing" put in!! We did some early adjusting then quit to allow for accurate reporting of the tire performance and the demonstration of what we as a group can show for the media. I also had to show to them my abilities, that I could do what I had stated __________________ Watch for "Road Trip" coming soon- check with your cable provider