Yellow HTP D20 Build Log - The Ford Focus Forum

**HTP Designer** · 04-12-2009, 03:01 AM

So I decided it was time to really start transforming my car into what we think it should be. There will be a slew of new ideas, prototypes and new products applied to the car, so check back often for pics and information.

2006 ZX3 with 14k on it now and I go and cut it up

I will let the pics do the talking

**fastway40** · 04-12-2009, 03:07 AM

nice lookin plan, where did u get the parts, leo.. lol

**HTP Designer** · 04-12-2009, 03:22 AM

Leo

4x100 17.5 14.5lb SSR C RS wheels

Rubber will be Hooser 225/40R17 R6's

**CaysE** · 04-12-2009, 11:47 AM

Awwwwww yeeeeaaaa!

**MonkeyGein** · 04-13-2009, 01:55 PM

wow, nice.. love to see how this ends up.

**fastway40** · 04-13-2009, 05:46 PM

this is gonna be one awesome car, what color ideas for paint?

**HTP Designer** · 04-13-2009, 07:03 PM

Yellow, lol. I wouldn't have it any other way.

**NHFocus** · 04-13-2009, 08:07 PM

Bout time you got down to business on that thing. Can't wait to see (and purchase) this slew of HTP parts

**HTP Designer** · 04-13-2009, 10:10 PM

Look at the flare! So sexy

**NHFocus** · 04-14-2009, 05:39 PM

Yeah, those things are gonna look ridiculous when they're painted. George's 'RS' looked SOOOOO good with the flares.

Hopefully you'll have some more **** on when i head down in a few weeks to pick up the parts we just ordered

**starfuryt550** · 04-14-2009, 11:59 PM

Those rims are beautiful, as is the car cant wait to see the rest!

Was thinking about getting your 4x100 hubs all around...I would want some wheels 16x9 or 17x9, any ideas where I can find any in that bolt pattern for your set of hubs?

**AerofurySC** · 04-17-2009, 11:42 PM

Needs a set of SVT Mirrors!

**HTP Designer** · 04-18-2009, 12:08 AM

Will carbon fiber do?

**FORD_07** · 04-18-2009, 03:58 PM

what brakes are on this car?

**racemtb** · 04-18-2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HTP Designer

Will carbon fiber do?

How about a photo of the mirrors , who makes them ?

**IslandFocus** · 04-18-2009, 07:11 PM

Hey, let me know if you guys find a good source for the misc stuff like the lower front undertray/splash guard, the front bumper to fender brackets, the inner fender liners, etc. I think if you guys can fab up the stuff in aluminum like the bumper to fender brackets and the front bumper undertray/splash guard for an affordable price I would be interested in purchasing them from you.

**only_in_a_domestic** · 04-19-2009, 01:55 PM

god i wanna do a svt front and rs rear on my 05... looks so good

**Ray** · 04-23-2009, 07:03 AM

Now i see what you meant when you said 128 or whatever spot welds on the quarters. You really are crazy, Jason.

**HTP Designer** · 04-28-2009, 01:45 PM

Thanks for the compliment Ray. For those who know me well, this is like... Normal

**SuperFlea** · 05-02-2009, 04:39 PM

Wow!! Hadn't seen this thread!! Freaken awesome!!

**NHFocus** · 05-02-2009, 05:33 PM

^ Now he just needs to work on the damn thing some more

**SuperFlea** · 05-02-2009, 07:35 PM

Yes in deed. I'm a big fan of HTP, me likey their products

**HTP Designer** · 05-07-2009, 11:14 PM

Updates, here we go:

I was expecting the weld in pieces from Auto Power to arrive today but they did not, I hope they will be in tomorrow so I can TIG weld them in this weekend. As for now, the Momo seat, Sabelt 6 point harness and the AP roll bar have not been installed. Once I finish the roll bar and it has the harness bar, cross bar and head restraint welded in, I can bolt it in and get the seat and harness in.

I dropped the motor over 1 inch to lower the center of gravity. I will post up more info on this once I have run the car a few times and know everything is safe. I am also going to hold off on details to how I did it, but will release them once every things is proved safe and reliable.

I machined spacers for the lower radiator support and dropped that 2.5" in order to place the new radiator lower (lower CG) and more in route with the bumper opening. We are modding an entirely different radiator to replace the Fluidyne that was in there before. Our entire purpose for this in lower CG and to make room up top for FI options later on. My goal is to have an entirely new lower support in the near future.

A new battery mount, well actually two styles, is also in the works. Here is a pic of it on rnap83's car. Ken let me install it before his auto x this past weekend and we were very pleased with the 28lbs of weight lost and how well it worked. I hope to have another in my car soon.

**only_in_a_domestic** · 05-08-2009, 01:21 AM

lemme know how you like that brail battery, my friend had it in his evo and didnt last for crap... idk why

other than that it looks amazing as always

**CaysE** · 05-08-2009, 08:20 AM

Did you just stand there drooling for 15 minutes with the front bumper and fenders fitted? I know I did when Dominic and I tested them on his drag car.

04-12-2009, 03:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
HTP Designer Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 30 First Street, Bridgewater, Ma 02324 Posts: 1,179	Yellow HTP D20 Build Log So I decided it was time to really start transforming my car into what we think it should be. There will be a slew of new ideas, prototypes and new products applied to the car, so check back often for pics and information. 2006 ZX3 with 14k on it now and I go and cut it up I will let the pics do the talking __________________ Jason Borden Founder - Head of R&D *HTPerformance Chief Designer* Quality Engineering and Track tested products Have a question? *HTP Designer* on aim. Or email: jason@htperformance.net *Find us on the Forum Here !! HTP RS Build Underway!!* Last edited by HTP Designer; 04-13-2009 at 10:04 PM.

04-12-2009, 03:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
fastway40 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 545	Re: Yellow HTP D20 Build Log nice lookin plan, where did u get the parts, leo.. lol __________________ *-Chase#40* 2000ZX3 Hey NW racers, check this site out - http://www.nwtrackdays.com/forum/index.php

04-12-2009, 03:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
HTP Designer Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 30 First Street, Bridgewater, Ma 02324 Posts: 1,179	Re: Yellow HTP D20 Build Log Leo 4x100 17.5 14.5lb SSR C RS wheels Rubber will be Hooser 225/40R17 R6's __________________ Jason Borden Founder - Head of R&D *HTPerformance Chief Designer* Quality Engineering and Track tested products Have a question? *HTP Designer* on aim. Or email: jason@htperformance.net *Find us on the Forum Here !! HTP RS Build Underway!!*

04-12-2009, 11:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
CaysE EDM Specialist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 10,765	Re: Yellow HTP D20 Build Log Awwwwww yeeeeaaaa! __________________ 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

04-13-2009, 01:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
MonkeyGein TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 277	Re: Yellow HTP D20 Build Log wow, nice.. love to see how this ends up. __________________ *MonkeyGein*------>GO TO THE 507 --------------------------m-------m------ For Sale: 2007 Salvage ZX3 or any part off it. . . . . . . . . \| \|(o O)\| \| http://forums.focaljet.com/vehicles-...le-07-zx3.html . . . .\|\| (~) \|\|

04-13-2009, 05:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
fastway40 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 545	Re: Yellow HTP D20 Build Log this is gonna be one awesome car, what color ideas for paint? __________________ *-Chase#40* 2000ZX3 Hey NW racers, check this site out - http://www.nwtrackdays.com/forum/index.php

04-13-2009, 07:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
HTP Designer Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 30 First Street, Bridgewater, Ma 02324 Posts: 1,179	Re: Yellow HTP D20 Build Log Yellow, lol. I wouldn't have it any other way. __________________ Jason Borden Founder - Head of R&D *HTPerformance Chief Designer* Quality Engineering and Track tested products Have a question? *HTP Designer* on aim. Or email: jason@htperformance.net *Find us on the Forum Here !! HTP RS Build Underway!!*

04-13-2009, 08:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
NHFocus TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Epsom, NH Posts: 551	Re: Yellow HTP D20 Build Log Bout time you got down to business on that thing. Can't wait to see (and purchase) this slew of HTP parts __________________ 2005 CD Silver ZX3 5-Speed D23 Steeda \| D2 \| K&N \| FRPP \| Quaife \| Crower \| Exedy \| HTP \| FSWerks \| CFM

04-13-2009, 10:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
HTP Designer Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 30 First Street, Bridgewater, Ma 02324 Posts: 1,179	Re: Yellow HTP D20 Build Log Look at the flare! So sexy __________________ Jason Borden Founder - Head of R&D *HTPerformance Chief Designer* Quality Engineering and Track tested products Have a question? *HTP Designer* on aim. Or email: jason@htperformance.net *Find us on the Forum Here !! HTP RS Build Underway!!*

04-14-2009, 05:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
NHFocus TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Epsom, NH Posts: 551	Re: Yellow HTP D20 Build Log Yeah, those things are gonna look ridiculous when they're painted. George's 'RS' looked SOOOOO good with the flares. Hopefully you'll have some more ** on when i head down in a few weeks to pick up the parts we just ordered __________________ 2005 CD Silver ZX3 5-Speed D23** Steeda \| D2 \| K&N \| FRPP \| Quaife \| Crower \| Exedy \| HTP \| FSWerks \| CFM

04-14-2009, 11:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
starfuryt550 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 600	Re: Yellow HTP D20 Build Log Those rims are beautiful, as is the car cant wait to see the rest! Was thinking about getting your 4x100 hubs all around...I would want some wheels 16x9 or 17x9, any ideas where I can find any in that bolt pattern for your set of hubs?

04-17-2009, 11:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
AerofurySC TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Williamsburg, PA Posts: 280	Re: Yellow HTP D20 Build Log Needs a set of SVT Mirrors! __________________ 2003 Competition Orange SVT Focus - Too many mods, Too much money.

04-18-2009, 12:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
HTP Designer Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 30 First Street, Bridgewater, Ma 02324 Posts: 1,179	Re: Yellow HTP D20 Build Log Will carbon fiber do? __________________ Jason Borden Founder - Head of R&D *HTPerformance Chief Designer* Quality Engineering and Track tested products Have a question? *HTP Designer* on aim. Or email: jason@htperformance.net *Find us on the Forum Here !! HTP RS Build Underway!!*

04-18-2009, 03:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
FORD_07 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 73	Re: Yellow HTP D20 Build Log what brakes are on this car? __________________ silver 07 zx3, fs cai, trubendz 2.5

04-18-2009, 07:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
IslandFocus Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nassau, Bahamas Posts: 2,702	Re: Yellow HTP D20 Build Log Hey, let me know if you guys find a good source for the misc stuff like the lower front undertray/splash guard, the front bumper to fender brackets, the inner fender liners, etc. I think if you guys can fab up the stuff in aluminum like the bumper to fender brackets and the front bumper undertray/splash guard for an affordable price I would be interested in purchasing them from you. __________________ 2000 Focus ZX3: Xios Turbo Kit on Built Motor in Progress!!

04-23-2009, 07:03 AM	#18 (permalink)
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 28,121	Re: Yellow HTP D20 Build Log Now i see what you meant when you said 128 or whatever spot welds on the quarters. You really are crazy, Jason. __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing - I can fix your car with a hammer. Intelligence is largely at the mercy of self-control *Roadtrippin.org* \| CART

04-28-2009, 01:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
HTP Designer Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 30 First Street, Bridgewater, Ma 02324 Posts: 1,179	Re: Yellow HTP D20 Build Log Thanks for the compliment Ray. For those who know me well, this is like... Normal __________________ Jason Borden Founder - Head of R&D *HTPerformance Chief Designer* Quality Engineering and Track tested products Have a question? *HTP Designer* on aim. Or email: jason@htperformance.net *Find us on the Forum Here !! HTP RS Build Underway!!*

05-02-2009, 04:39 PM	#20 (permalink)
SuperFlea Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fixing Something! Posts: 4,592	Re: Yellow HTP D20 Build Log Wow!! Hadn't seen this thread!! Freaken awesome!! __________________ I <3 My Wagon!

05-02-2009, 05:33 PM	#21 (permalink)
NHFocus TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Epsom, NH Posts: 551	Re: Yellow HTP D20 Build Log ^ Now he just needs to work on the damn thing some more __________________ 2005 CD Silver ZX3 5-Speed D23 Steeda \| D2 \| K&N \| FRPP \| Quaife \| Crower \| Exedy \| HTP \| FSWerks \| CFM

05-02-2009, 07:35 PM	#22 (permalink)
SuperFlea Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fixing Something! Posts: 4,592	Re: Yellow HTP D20 Build Log Yes in deed. I'm a big fan of HTP, me likey their products __________________ I <3 My Wagon!

05-07-2009, 11:14 PM	#23 (permalink)
HTP Designer Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 30 First Street, Bridgewater, Ma 02324 Posts: 1,179	Re: Yellow HTP D20 Build Log Updates, here we go: I was expecting the weld in pieces from Auto Power to arrive today but they did not, I hope they will be in tomorrow so I can TIG weld them in this weekend. As for now, the Momo seat, Sabelt 6 point harness and the AP roll bar have not been installed. Once I finish the roll bar and it has the harness bar, cross bar and head restraint welded in, I can bolt it in and get the seat and harness in. I dropped the motor over 1 inch to lower the center of gravity. I will post up more info on this once I have run the car a few times and know everything is safe. I am also going to hold off on details to how I did it, but will release them once every things is proved safe and reliable. I machined spacers for the lower radiator support and dropped that 2.5" in order to place the new radiator lower (lower CG) and more in route with the bumper opening. We are modding an entirely different radiator to replace the Fluidyne that was in there before. Our entire purpose for this in lower CG and to make room up top for FI options later on. My goal is to have an entirely new lower support in the near future. A new battery mount, well actually two styles, is also in the works. Here is a pic of it on rnap83's car. Ken let me install it before his auto x this past weekend and we were very pleased with the 28lbs of weight lost and how well it worked. I hope to have another in my car soon. __________________ Jason Borden Founder - Head of R&D *HTPerformance Chief Designer* Quality Engineering and Track tested products Have a question? *HTP Designer* on aim. Or email: jason@htperformance.net *Find us on the Forum Here !! HTP RS Build Underway!!*

05-08-2009, 08:20 AM	#25 (permalink)
CaysE EDM Specialist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 10,765	Re: Yellow HTP D20 Build Log Did you just stand there drooling for 15 minutes with the front bumper and fenders fitted? I know I did when Dominic and I tested them on his drag car. __________________ 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

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