Spec Focus Build 56k no way - Focaljet

**lapp** · 03-21-2007, 06:19 AM

Updated with pics July 8 see post #41
Well I finally got around to uploading pictures Ive been taking along the way and I will continue to add pictures as I take them
Link to my album

Notice the front clip is not straight, this has since been fixed

On its way to F2 for the roll cage

03/20 got some presents today

**homegrown2nr** · 03-21-2007, 09:11 AM

Nice dude ... Looks like a sick build

**ckisner** · 03-21-2007, 12:06 PM

thanks for posting your pics. i'm in the middle of my spec focus build also. i had a question about your cage.

is your diagonal brace welded to the main roll hoop on the passenger side floor? it looks like its just welded to the mounting plate.

**Silonius** · 03-21-2007, 01:35 PM

WOW! That head is gorgeous! Stage 3 cams I assume?

Are you just fitting everything and then going back and painting the roll cage? Or just leaving it bare metal?

And are you taking the tranny to a shop so they can install the Torsen? Quaiffe? (Not sure which LSD that is) and install the new final drive? Did you go with the 4.06?

The adjustable sub-frame is nice too!

Good luck finishing it up!

**lapp** · 03-21-2007, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ckisner

is your diagonal brace welded to the main roll hoop on the passenger side floor? it looks like its just welded to the mounting plate.

its just welded to the mounting plate

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Originally Posted by Silonius

Stage 3 cams I assume?

yes

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Are you just fitting everything and then going back and painting the roll cage? Or just leaving it bare metal?

Im not sure yet, I would like to paint the interior eventually but thats not gonna happen any time soon.

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And are you taking the tranny to a shop so they can install the Torsen? Quaiffe? (Not sure which LSD that is) and install the new final drive? Did you go with the 4.06?

Torsen 4.06 gears, I plan to put them in myself unless I run into too many problems, I should be fine though

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Good luck finishing it up!

Thanks

**lapp** · 03-22-2007, 06:30 AM

Started taking out the rear suspension/subrame

opened up the tranny

SVT rims with toyo RA-1s, already with a weekend on them

**Silonius** · 03-22-2007, 09:06 AM

I've never seen inside a Focus tranny before, is this all of it or just one side? The biggest gear on the bottom is the differential and where does the new final drive go?

I guess I could do a search for this, but I'm feeling lazy.

**Ted7rns** · 03-22-2007, 02:03 PM

Looks good Mark!! WTG.

Sorry I didn't have too much time to talk. I was busy the whole day. Look me up at Buttonwillow.

**lapp** · 03-22-2007, 05:31 PM

^will do ted

Silonius, when I figure out how to take all that crap out of the tranny Ill be able to explain it better, Ill be sure to get pics for ya
the big gear on the bottom is part of the final drive "kit", the other part goes in the middle I think. in the picture you can see the bellhousing I guess its called off to the right, the other half or cover of the tranny where the clutch goes

**f2focus** · 03-23-2007, 12:55 AM

So Mark are you going to Buttonwillow next month? It would be cool if you did there is something I am working on there. Let me know.

**BUR_ZX3** · 03-23-2007, 01:15 AM

Are you leaving all that dynamat in?

**lapp** · 03-23-2007, 01:18 AM

I will be there, cant wait.
I may even have this running by then, not finished

but running

**lapp** · 03-23-2007, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BUR_ZX3

Are you leaving all that dynamat in?

haha yes, until I can figure out a better way to get it off that is.
I dont really feel like dealing with it right now

**68 Touring Car** · 03-23-2007, 07:08 AM

Good to see a Spec Focus on the west coast and it looks like it is coming along. If we can be any help please feel free to email me any time. tech@capaldiracing.com

**lapp** · 03-28-2007, 10:40 PM

Could it be?

Woot!

Also..

**Egz** · 03-29-2007, 09:14 AM

Very nice. Looks like you'll have a nicely sorted out race car when you are done.

**Silonius** · 03-29-2007, 03:23 PM

Ooooooooh, aaaaaaaaaah.

What are these?

I love these build threads. Thanks for keeping us posted!

**lapp** · 04-16-2007, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lapp

Quote:
Originally Posted by ckisner
is your diagonal brace welded to the main roll hoop on the passenger side floor? it looks like its just welded to the mounting plate.

its just welded to the mounting plate

So I went and looked at it more closely and it is welded to the main hoop and the plate.
just the side of the bar is welded to the main hoop

So I got the bushing kit I needed and have pressed most of them in. Im glad I have access to a very sweet press and other special tools I might need at work

. I still have to burn out the trailing arm bushings and put the new ones in, Im not looking foreward to that...

I broke a part of one of the front lower control arms and had to get a new one. Ill get a picture to better explain it.

I have assemled the front suspension with the LCR camber plates but haven't installed it yet because I haven't even started on the brakes really.

I STILL DONT HAVE THE ENGINE

, hes still waiting on the pistons. Its hard to find stock weight and shape aftermarket pistons so he had to special order them. Oh well, Im not really ready to put it in anyway but it will be nice motivation just having it there and Ill be able to start assemling the top end.

Ive been pretty busy the last few weeks so I should be picking up the pace with this build and this thread so expect more updates soon!

**Nikzts** · 05-01-2007, 09:33 PM

omg, this thread is awesome.....can i ask you of how much money are u dropping into this project?

**tallguy2.3** · 05-09-2007, 02:55 PM

Nice pics!

**slverfocus13** · 05-09-2007, 04:19 PM

nice Spec so far dude..good luck with the build

**CCC** · 05-10-2007, 10:33 AM

Holy crap

...I had no idea there was so much involved with Spec'n a Focus. I guess I'm happy I'd be starting with an SVT, oh and most importantly not looking to be terribly competitive...

CCC

**brads03zx3** · 05-10-2007, 11:35 AM

It doesn't have to be this involved. Minimum requirements are safety equipment. Remove enough interior to install cage and a few other goodies, get required personal safety pieces, and drop the hammer. This direction on the other hand, is much more race-car oriented. I can't wait until I am getting the cashflow to support this type of habit, or hobby, etc. Build looks like a blast

**lapp** · 05-10-2007, 06:55 PM

Yeah this will probably end up more "race prepped" than Leos cars or most others Ive seen. It will be dedicated to SF with a trailor and not ever driven on the street(ok maybe a little

).

Ive been so busy, Its eating me alive seeing this thing just sit when there is so much to be done. I'm finally free this weekend and next saturday so I should get a pretty good amount done. If anyone wants to come by and turn a wrench just let me know, Id be glad to have you and there would most likely be pizza involved.

Edit: I STILL DONT HAVE THE ENGINE. The builder (Hawaii Racing) STILL doesn't have the rods

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03-21-2007, 06:19 AM	#1
lapp TEAM Sponsor Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ventura County California Posts: 1,117	Spec Focus Build 56k no way Updated with pics July 8 see post #41 Well I finally got around to uploading pictures Ive been taking along the way and I will continue to add pictures as I take them Link to my album Notice the front clip is not straight, this has since been fixed On its way to F2 for the roll cage 03/20 got some presents today __________________ NASA Spec Focus Series Last edited by lapp : 07-08-2007 at 11:54 PM.

03-21-2007, 09:11 AM	#2
homegrown2nr TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dahlgren, Va. Posts: 629	Re: Spec Focus Build 56k no way Nice dude ... Looks like a sick build __________________ Parts/Service by: Massive Speed System Great Parts and Customer Service! 2007 VW Rabbit - 2DR Hatch with 6spd Trip.

03-21-2007, 12:06 PM	#3
ckisner TEAM Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 244	Re: Spec Focus Build 56k no way thanks for posting your pics. i'm in the middle of my spec focus build also. i had a question about your cage. is your diagonal brace welded to the main roll hoop on the passenger side floor? it looks like its just welded to the mounting plate. __________________ Spec Focus Advisory Board Member '02 Sonic Blue Focus SVT (Spec Foci)

03-22-2007, 06:30 AM	#6
lapp TEAM Sponsor Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ventura County California Posts: 1,117	Re: Spec Focus Build 56k no way Started taking out the rear suspension/subrame opened up the tranny SVT rims with toyo RA-1s, already with a weekend on them __________________ NASA Spec Focus Series

03-22-2007, 09:06 AM	#7
Silonius TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 705	Re: Spec Focus Build 56k no way I've never seen inside a Focus tranny before, is this all of it or just one side? The biggest gear on the bottom is the differential and where does the new final drive go? I guess I could do a search for this, but I'm feeling lazy. __________________ 2004 Black ZX3 Zetec Spax adjustable struts, BAT springs,Ford Racing short shifter, Falken RT 615 205/50/15 Underdrive pulley and shorty header, H&R 5mm spacers and hardened lugs, Hawk HP+ front pads, SPC camber plates Up next short term: Rally brake kit Up next long term: cage and Rally Spec Focus!

03-21-2007, 01:35 PM	#4
Silonius TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 705	Re: Spec Focus Build 56k no way WOW! That head is gorgeous! Stage 3 cams I assume? Are you just fitting everything and then going back and painting the roll cage? Or just leaving it bare metal? And are you taking the tranny to a shop so they can install the Torsen? Quaiffe? (Not sure which LSD that is) and install the new final drive? Did you go with the 4.06? The adjustable sub-frame is nice too! Good luck finishing it up! __________________ 2004 Black ZX3 Zetec Spax adjustable struts, BAT springs,Ford Racing short shifter, Falken RT 615 205/50/15 Underdrive pulley and shorty header, H&R 5mm spacers and hardened lugs, Hawk HP+ front pads, SPC camber plates Up next short term: Rally brake kit Up next long term: cage and Rally Spec Focus!

03-22-2007, 02:03 PM	#8
Ted7rns Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Thousand Oaks, California Posts: 4,202	Re: Spec Focus Build 56k no way Looks good Mark!! WTG. Sorry I didn't have too much time to talk. I was busy the whole day. Look me up at Buttonwillow. __________________ NASA Spec Focus Series Director \| NASA HPDE Instructor 2002 Ford Focus ZX3 Malibu Blue <23> NASA is dedicated to aspiring or accomplished Focus racers and track enthusiast.

03-22-2007, 05:31 PM	#9
lapp TEAM Sponsor Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ventura County California Posts: 1,117	Re: Spec Focus Build 56k no way ^will do ted Silonius, when I figure out how to take all that crap out of the tranny Ill be able to explain it better, Ill be sure to get pics for ya the big gear on the bottom is part of the final drive "kit", the other part goes in the middle I think. in the picture you can see the bellhousing I guess its called off to the right, the other half or cover of the tranny where the clutch goes __________________ NASA Spec Focus Series

03-23-2007, 12:55 AM	#10
f2focus Associate Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 1,996	Re: Spec Focus Build 56k no way So Mark are you going to Buttonwillow next month? It would be cool if you did there is something I am working on there. Let me know. __________________ 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)

03-23-2007, 01:15 AM	#11
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03-23-2007, 01:18 AM	#12
lapp TEAM Sponsor Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ventura County California Posts: 1,117	Re: Spec Focus Build 56k no way I will be there, cant wait. I may even have this running by then, not finished but running __________________ NASA Spec Focus Series

03-23-2007, 07:08 AM	#14
68 Touring Car Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Motor City Posts: 1,181	Re: Spec Focus Build 56k no way Good to see a Spec Focus on the west coast and it looks like it is coming along. If we can be any help please feel free to email me any time. tech@capaldiracing.com __________________ Leo NASA Spec Focus Series Director www.capaldiracing.com "Quitters Never Win"

03-28-2007, 10:40 PM	#15
lapp TEAM Sponsor Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ventura County California Posts: 1,117	Re: Spec Focus Build 56k no way Could it be? Woot! Also.. __________________ NASA Spec Focus Series

03-29-2007, 09:14 AM	#16
Egz Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tappahannock, VA Posts: 19,432	Re: Spec Focus Build 56k no way Very nice. Looks like you'll have a nicely sorted out race car when you are done.

03-29-2007, 03:23 PM	#17
Silonius TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 705	Re: Spec Focus Build 56k no way Ooooooooh, aaaaaaaaaah. What are these? I love these build threads. Thanks for keeping us posted! __________________ 2004 Black ZX3 Zetec Spax adjustable struts, BAT springs,Ford Racing short shifter, Falken RT 615 205/50/15 Underdrive pulley and shorty header, H&R 5mm spacers and hardened lugs, Hawk HP+ front pads, SPC camber plates Up next short term: Rally brake kit Up next long term: cage and Rally Spec Focus!

05-01-2007, 09:33 PM	#19
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05-09-2007, 04:19 PM	#21
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05-10-2007, 10:33 AM	#22
CCC Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,594	Re: Spec Focus Build 56k no way Holy crap...I had no idea there was so much involved with Spec'n a Focus. I guess I'm happy I'd be starting with an SVT, oh and most importantly not looking to be terribly competitive... CCC __________________ *"The Raven"* 150.5hp / 131.8tq 2002 Pitch Black SVT (#2610 of 4788)

05-10-2007, 11:35 AM	#23
brads03zx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 9,069	Re: Spec Focus Build 56k no way It doesn't have to be this involved. Minimum requirements are safety equipment. Remove enough interior to install cage and a few other goodies, get required personal safety pieces, and drop the hammer. This direction on the other hand, is much more race-car oriented. I can't wait until I am getting the cashflow to support this type of habit, or hobby, etc. Build looks like a blast __________________ Mountain Tested----'03 zetec DuraMonster---'03 duratec ZX3 vs MNTN - 9/0 & ZX3 vs TRACK - 4/1 *JCM Racing #88* Bouncing Back---Bigger, Faster, Stronger Vacuum Vulture Racing - We put the ARG in 'CHARGED