Talk me out of it! - Focaljet

**airforcefocus** · 08-14-2006, 04:32 PM

I was thinking of selling the RBR car and getting my hands on the up and coming Focus Coupe to turn it into a Spec Focus car. Has anyone seen or heard news on suspension changes (if any) or other info regarding the car? It's tough to weigh the benefits without any info.

I know my current platform will be cheaper and it's easier to change a few smaller things on that car than to build another outright, but I think that the coupe will get more exposure, which may benefit me in the long run.

**f2focus** · 08-14-2006, 05:23 PM

Well from what I have heard it is very similar to the c30 but no one will confirm yet.

I want to get one as well, maybe we can work on it together!

**hkysk8r07** · 08-14-2006, 05:39 PM

will you sell the RBR car for $1??

**Reza** · 08-14-2006, 05:45 PM

please no after all that work? why?

**Ted7rns** · 08-14-2006, 06:03 PM

Well, I think that would look cooler then changing your BRB car to a SF car. I think it will have a simular setup to what the Volvo C30 has, and we're looking into SF Suspensions for that car.

But it would get more exposure and maybe some test items for the car. We will need to some testing with it. I think that is something that would be good.

Leo is going to have a 2.0 Duratec SF, so we'll have more realtime data on that motor.

**Ted7rns** · 08-14-2006, 06:59 PM

I know we’ve had a lot of talk on what motor platform is best for the Spec Focus, and there’s a lot that goes into that…like cost and etc. Plus the motors might act different at different tracks.

Everyone has their favorite like the SVT, Zetec and 2.3L. But, there’s one motor that hasn’t been talked about much and it might have the best all around performance and that is the 2.0L Duratec. This is a motor that might do very well in race conditions. I would think the coupe would be a 2.0L Duratec.

**OmniFocus** · 08-14-2006, 11:53 PM

As much as I love your car, I think I'd like to see that done.

...but I think I'm supposed to be talking you OUT of it.... Sorry, no can do.

**airforcefocus** · 08-15-2006, 01:55 AM

I love the car and I have spent literally thousands of hours on it over the years, but sometimes it's time to move on and try something different. The whole "rolling stone gathers no moss" thing.

It would be VERY hard to sell the car, but I cannot afford 3 projects at the same time, nor can I afford the purchase price of the coupe without selling something. Believe me, I would be very perticular about who I sell it to, it would have to be a track rat for sure. I was in a huge funk after selling the flea, and I'm sure it will be no different now. Maybe I'll have to contact Ford's dollar people and see if I can get another one.

**f2focus** · 08-15-2006, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airforcefocus

I love the car and I have spent literally thousands of hours on it over the years, but sometimes it's time to move on and try something different. The whole "rolling stone gathers no moss" thing.

It would be VERY hard to sell the car, but I cannot afford 3 projects at the same time, nor can I afford the purchase price of the coupe without selling something. Believe me, I would be very perticular about who I sell it to, it would have to be a track rat for sure. I was in a huge funk after selling the flea, and I'm sure it will be no different now. Maybe I'll have to contact Ford's dollar people and see if I can get another one.

Chris, just wait because I am working on the coupe. I already know what drive train I want to use it for show and then we put it back so we can make it a race car for you. What do you think, lets talk about it sometime. Call me I am still up working!!!

**sleeperlove** · 08-15-2006, 12:32 PM

You want to get rid of the RBR car

sadness

That car is ultra badass at least thats how i see it.

I guess everyone has to move on to new and better things. A SF focus coupe would be a cool project to watch I would love to see it take shape. All of this on the condition the RBR car is well represented here just like it is now out on the track all the time and or The Blower kit is sold to me

Good luck sir either way you know FJ will be behind you and always trying to catch up

**airforcefocus** · 08-15-2006, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f2focus

Chris, just wait because I am working on the coupe. I already know what drive train I want to use it for show and then we put it back so we can make it a race car for you. What do you think, lets talk about it sometime. Call me I am still up working!!!

Hmmm.... May be a viable option. Yeah, we'll have to talk for sure.

**focaljet-1** · 08-23-2006, 10:18 AM

Go for it Chris!

08-14-2006, 04:32 PM	#1
airforcefocus [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moreno Valley , Calif. Posts: 5,828	Talk me out of it! I was thinking of selling the RBR car and getting my hands on the up and coming Focus Coupe to turn it into a Spec Focus car. Has anyone seen or heard news on suspension changes (if any) or other info regarding the car? It's tough to weigh the benefits without any info. I know my current platform will be cheaper and it's easier to change a few smaller things on that car than to build another outright, but I think that the coupe will get more exposure, which may benefit me in the long run. __________________ http://www.redlinetrackevents.com http://www.barberdrivingexperience.com http://www.stoutperformance.net coming soon! 2008 GTI MKV2008 F-150 FX42009 Focus Coupe Last edited by Ted7rns : 08-14-2006 at 06:03 PM.

08-14-2006, 05:23 PM	#2
f2focus Associate Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 2,002	Re: Talk me out of it! Well from what I have heard it is very similar to the c30 but no one will confirm yet. I want to get one as well, maybe we can work on it together! __________________ Authorized Dealer for: Brembo Brakes, Clutchnet, Vogtland, Eibach, Koni, Tokico, Ingalls, Ireland Engineering, Crower Cams, Supertech, ACT Clutch, ARP Studs, Kyowa Wheels, Nitto Tires, Toyo Tires, StopTech Brakes, Centric Brakes, TurboSmart, Cosworth, Street Scene. www.f2focus.com Vehicles: 2008 Ford Fusion, 2009 Ford Flex (Coming), 2010 Mazda 3 (Coming)

08-14-2006, 05:39 PM	#3
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08-14-2006, 05:45 PM	#4
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08-14-2006, 06:03 PM	#5
Ted7rns Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Thousand Oaks, California Posts: 4,229	Re: Talk me out of it! Well, I think that would look cooler then changing your BRB car to a SF car. I think it will have a simular setup to what the Volvo C30 has, and we're looking into SF Suspensions for that car. But it would get more exposure and maybe some test items for the car. We will need to some testing with it. I think that is something that would be good. Leo is going to have a 2.0 Duratec SF, so we'll have more realtime data on that motor. __________________ NASA Spec Focus Series Director \| NASA HPDE Instructor 2002 Ford Focus ZX3 Malibu Blue <23>

08-14-2006, 06:59 PM	#6
Ted7rns Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Thousand Oaks, California Posts: 4,229	Re: Talk me out of it! I know we’ve had a lot of talk on what motor platform is best for the Spec Focus, and there’s a lot that goes into that…like cost and etc. Plus the motors might act different at different tracks. Everyone has their favorite like the SVT, Zetec and 2.3L. But, there’s one motor that hasn’t been talked about much and it might have the best all around performance and that is the 2.0L Duratec. This is a motor that might do very well in race conditions. I would think the coupe would be a 2.0L Duratec. __________________ NASA Spec Focus Series Director \| NASA HPDE Instructor 2002 Ford Focus ZX3 Malibu Blue <23>

08-14-2006, 11:53 PM	#7
OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 26,271	Re: Talk me out of it! As much as I love your car, I think I'd like to see that done. ...but I think I'm supposed to be talking you OUT of it.... Sorry, no can do. __________________ Check out the shiny new PirateNinjasWithLasers.com for the latest updates in 24 Hours of LeMons goodness. Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "rad" in scrub radius, and the "ack" in ackerman.

08-15-2006, 01:55 AM	#8
airforcefocus [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moreno Valley , Calif. Posts: 5,828	Re: Talk me out of it! I love the car and I have spent literally thousands of hours on it over the years, but sometimes it's time to move on and try something different. The whole "rolling stone gathers no moss" thing. It would be VERY hard to sell the car, but I cannot afford 3 projects at the same time, nor can I afford the purchase price of the coupe without selling something. Believe me, I would be very perticular about who I sell it to, it would have to be a track rat for sure. I was in a huge funk after selling the flea, and I'm sure it will be no different now. Maybe I'll have to contact Ford's dollar people and see if I can get another one. __________________ http://www.redlinetrackevents.com http://www.barberdrivingexperience.com http://www.stoutperformance.net coming soon! 2008 GTI MKV2008 F-150 FX42009 Focus Coupe

08-15-2006, 12:32 PM	#10
sleeperlove You wouldn't like me when I'm angry. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the dirt Posts: 8,526	Re: Talk me out of it! You want to get rid of the RBR car sadness That car is ultra badass at least thats how i see it. I guess everyone has to move on to new and better things. A SF focus coupe would be a cool project to watch I would love to see it take shape. All of this on the condition the RBR car is well represented here just like it is now out on the track all the time and or The Blower kit is sold to me Good luck sir either way you know FJ will be behind you and always trying to catch up __________________ I'm in ur posts changin ur werdz.

08-23-2006, 10:18 AM	#12
focaljet-1 Small Car Czar Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: On the RotorMedia helipad Posts: 29,114	Re: Talk me out of it! Go for it Chris!

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