What spare parts might I need at the track? - Focaljet

**Matt Marks** · 06-28-2007, 01:34 PM

Putting together a list of spare parts and any Focus-specific special tools to bring to the track. As this will be my first outing, and I don't know what breaks on these cars - is there a list out there?

I'm assuming the usual sockets/wrenches/torque wrenches, and the usual track supplies (sunscreen, bug spray, post race beers, etc.), but as far as actual parts - any ideas?

Oil
Filter
Brake Pads F/R
F/R disks
Rain Tires
Axle
Brake Fluid
Pressure Bleeder
Strut
Shock

What else should I have? Hubs? Spindles? Fenders?

**Ted7rns** · 06-28-2007, 02:07 PM

Well mainly Axles, Hubs, Spindles and Axle Grease.

Bring extra studs and lugs. You also might want to change to ARP studs. The OEM studs break pretty easy. A extra master cylinder also.

**68 Touring Car** · 06-28-2007, 02:19 PM

Matt, If you want to make sure you can get your competitors to help and give you there spare parts bring 4-5 spare of these ->
www.umbrellagirlsusa.com/

**Matt Marks** · 06-28-2007, 02:54 PM

Why stop at 4 or 5? ;-)

Both front and rear hubs? or just front?

Also - I should know this, but are the hubs/spindles unique to the 2005 cars? Also, any special tools needed to change them out?

**Ted7rns** · 06-28-2007, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 Touring Car

Matt, If you want to make sure you can get your competitors to help and give you there spare parts bring 4-5 spare of these ->
www.umbrellagirlsusa.com/

Leo, I've been with you at two races, and You have never brought any umbrellagirls. What's up with that?

**jinstall** · 06-28-2007, 03:43 PM

also hands, feet and probably a side of backs

**HTP Designer** · 06-28-2007, 06:18 PM

Since we are on the subject of replacement parts. What about those who have the multimatic kit and blow a rear shock? Would they need that exact shock or what spare do you recomend.

Of some of the parts listed above, what have some of you broken and how many or how often?

**Ted7rns** · 06-28-2007, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jborden

Since we are on the subject of replacement parts. What about those who have the multimatic kit and blow a rear shock? Would they need that exact shock or what spare do you recomend.

Of some of the parts listed above, what have some of you broken and how many or how often?

That's the $1,000 question right now. I should know better in a week or so. I believe FRPP will have something for that.

**HTP Designer** · 06-28-2007, 10:07 PM

Koni coil over kit or bust

**airforcefocus** · 06-29-2007, 03:14 AM

Don't forget Serpentine belt. Nothing cheaper than that can ruin your day more if it breaks and you don't have one. Ditto on the master cyl. too, and on top of wheel studs, bring extra nuts.

**68 Touring Car** · 06-29-2007, 09:09 AM

Duct Tape

**Cameroon** · 06-30-2007, 05:37 PM

Not car related but depending on the venue can be an absolute life saver...

Toilet paper!

**HTP Designer** · 06-30-2007, 05:57 PM

How many people have broken wheels studs and how many? Front, rear?

**68 Touring Car** · 06-30-2007, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jborden

How many people have broken wheels studs and how many? Front, rear?

I have never broke one yet.

**Ted7rns** · 07-01-2007, 02:19 AM

Mainly fronts. I broke 3 before I change to the ARPs

**Silonius** · 07-02-2007, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jborden

How many people have broken wheels studs and how many? Front, rear?

Never while driving but I've snapped at least 3 up front and 2 in the back. I even snapped some of the H&R hardened lug studs. I finally got some anti-seize for my new APR studs.

**ZX3autoxtasy** · 07-02-2007, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jborden

How many people have broken wheels studs and how many? Front, rear?

I've snapped 1, and stripped about 3. This was all in changing out wheels and tires.

Trust me, do yourself the favor and invest in some lugs and studs.

Hell, a regular Ford wheelstud is like $1.77. I keep atleast 5 in my garage just in case.

**jezwald101** · 07-16-2007, 12:11 AM

lets see,,,inner and outer tierods,balljoints(atleast 2 of each)wheels,incase you go off track,(not that anyone will ever do that)swaybar links (front mostly atleast 1)spare trans if applicable(if you can afford)accelerator cable,master cylinder,calipers,lines,battery,starter,radiator,t iming belt and pulleys,fead idlers,tensioner,serpentine belt,allot of brake fluid...ill stop here.....jesse

**recar** · 07-16-2007, 10:39 PM

Spare shifter cables?

**Ted7rns** · 07-17-2007, 12:04 AM

....and Spare shifter plate brace

06-28-2007, 01:34 PM	#1
Matt Marks TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 237	What spare parts might I need at the track? Putting together a list of spare parts and any Focus-specific special tools to bring to the track. As this will be my first outing, and I don't know what breaks on these cars - is there a list out there? I'm assuming the usual sockets/wrenches/torque wrenches, and the usual track supplies (sunscreen, bug spray, post race beers, etc.), but as far as actual parts - any ideas? Oil Filter Brake Pads F/R F/R disks Rain Tires Axle Brake Fluid Pressure Bleeder Strut Shock What else should I have? Hubs? Spindles? Fenders?

06-28-2007, 02:07 PM	#2
Ted7rns Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Thousand Oaks, California Posts: 4,202	Re: What spare parts might I need at the track? Well mainly Axles, Hubs, Spindles and Axle Grease. Bring extra studs and lugs. You also might want to change to ARP studs. The OEM studs break pretty easy. A extra master cylinder also. __________________ 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.

06-28-2007, 02:19 PM	#3
68 Touring Car Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Motor City Posts: 1,181	Re: What spare parts might I need at the track? Matt, If you want to make sure you can get your competitors to help and give you there spare parts bring 4-5 spare of these -> www.umbrellagirlsusa.com/ __________________ Leo NASA Spec Focus Series Director www.capaldiracing.com "Quitters Never Win"

06-28-2007, 02:54 PM	#4
Matt Marks TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 237	Re: What spare parts might I need at the track? Why stop at 4 or 5? ;-) Both front and rear hubs? or just front? Also - I should know this, but are the hubs/spindles unique to the 2005 cars? Also, any special tools needed to change them out?

06-28-2007, 03:43 PM	#6
jinstall [FJ] Addict Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Manassas/Ft Belvoir VA Posts: 12,983	Re: What spare parts might I need at the track? also hands, feet and probably a side of backs

06-28-2007, 06:18 PM	#7
HTP Designer TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Keene, NH and Raynham, Ma Posts: 823	Re: What spare parts might I need at the track? Since we are on the subject of replacement parts. What about those who have the multimatic kit and blow a rear shock? Would they need that exact shock or what spare do you recomend. Of some of the parts listed above, what have some of you broken and how many or how often? __________________ HTPerformance Chief Designer Quality Engineering and Track tested products Have a question? Instant messege screen name: *HTP Designer* on aim. Or send an email to: jason@htperformance.net

06-28-2007, 10:07 PM	#9
HTP Designer TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Keene, NH and Raynham, Ma Posts: 823	Re: What spare parts might I need at the track? Koni coil over kit or bust __________________ HTPerformance Chief Designer Quality Engineering and Track tested products Have a question? Instant messege screen name: *HTP Designer* on aim. Or send an email to: jason@htperformance.net

06-29-2007, 03:14 AM	#10
airforcefocus [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moreno Valley , Calif. Posts: 5,828	Re: What spare parts might I need at the track? Don't forget Serpentine belt. Nothing cheaper than that can ruin your day more if it breaks and you don't have one. Ditto on the master cyl. too, and on top of wheel studs, bring extra nuts. __________________ http://www.redlinetrackevents.com http://www.barberdrivingexperience.com http://www.stoutperformance.net coming soon! 2008 GTI MKV2008 F-150 FX42009 Focus Coupe

06-29-2007, 09:09 AM	#11
68 Touring Car Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Motor City Posts: 1,181	Re: What spare parts might I need at the track? Duct Tape __________________ Leo NASA Spec Focus Series Director www.capaldiracing.com "Quitters Never Win"

06-30-2007, 05:37 PM	#12
Cameroon [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wherever peculiar people congregate Posts: 5,411	Re: What spare parts might I need at the track? Not car related but depending on the venue can be an absolute life saver... Toilet paper! __________________ Any day above ground is a good one. '04 ZX5 D23E 5spd, FocusSport/SCT/ITG/VF Eng./H&R/KW/Moog/MBRP/SVT 149whp/150wtq '02 ZTS Zetec 5spd, FocusSport/ITG/SVT 115whp/120wtq "Money trumps peace" - Pres. George W. Bush Feb 14,2007 Gas was $1.47, oil $35 a barrel and the Euro was $0.85 when Bush took office.

06-30-2007, 05:57 PM	#13
HTP Designer TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Keene, NH and Raynham, Ma Posts: 823	Re: What spare parts might I need at the track? How many people have broken wheels studs and how many? Front, rear? __________________ HTPerformance Chief Designer Quality Engineering and Track tested products Have a question? Instant messege screen name: *HTP Designer* on aim. Or send an email to: jason@htperformance.net

07-01-2007, 02:19 AM	#15
Ted7rns Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Thousand Oaks, California Posts: 4,202	Re: What spare parts might I need at the track? Mainly fronts. I broke 3 before I change to the ARPs __________________ 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.

07-16-2007, 12:11 AM	#18
jezwald101 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Westland,MI Posts: 166	Re: What spare parts might I need at the track? lets see,,,inner and outer tierods,balljoints(atleast 2 of each)wheels,incase you go off track,(not that anyone will ever do that)swaybar links (front mostly atleast 1)spare trans if applicable(if you can afford)accelerator cable,master cylinder,calipers,lines,battery,starter,radiator,t iming belt and pulleys,fead idlers,tensioner,serpentine belt,allot of brake fluid...ill stop here.....jesse

07-16-2007, 10:39 PM	#19
recar Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,475	Re: What spare parts might I need at the track? Spare shifter cables?

07-17-2007, 12:04 AM	#20
Ted7rns Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Thousand Oaks, California Posts: 4,202	Re: What spare parts might I need at the track? ....and Spare shifter plate brace __________________ 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.

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