spec focus dash case closed - The Ford Focus Forum

**jezwald101** · 07-15-2007, 11:43 PM

ok fine,ill use a full dash board anyways,,jesse,

**BUR_ZX3** · 07-16-2007, 12:00 AM

You're cruisin for a bruisin, aren'tcha?

Let it go man. Just let it go.

**Ted7rns** · 07-16-2007, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jezwald101

ok fine,ill use a full dash board anyways,,jesse,

That's good. I would too.

**jezwald101** · 07-17-2007, 02:53 AM

wow 32000 posts,,nothing better to do or what,,

**BUR_ZX3** · 07-17-2007, 03:36 AM

You're not even worth the response.

**JimmySolo2** · 07-18-2007, 10:26 PM

For clarification, did some of the early cars only have half a dash? I could swear I saw a SF car with only the upper half.

**68 Touring Car** · 07-19-2007, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmySolo2

For clarification, did some of the early cars only have half a dash? I could swear I saw a SF car with only the upper half.

Yes that was Ted's / Ricardo's car last year, I think it is a West Coast thing?? Only kidding

**f2focus** · 07-19-2007, 07:50 AM

That is funny Leo!

**JimmySolo2** · 07-02-2009, 10:10 PM

I'm still confused. I have my dash out to pull the heater core and whatnot. Can I hack up my dash to shave a couple lbs or not?

What about the thick heavy bar that runs behind the dash the steering column and passenger side airbag is bolted to?

**lapp4sm** · 07-02-2009, 11:33 PM

You do have to run the full dash. The rules first stated "Dash" then they were revised showing only the top half. They were again revised showing the entire dash, which I believe, was the intent from the start.

I don't know about the thick bar. We left it in our car because it does add strength.

**Ted7rns** · 07-02-2009, 11:38 PM

Rule 23.2 in the 2009 Spec Focus Rules states:

Gauges be added, replaced, or removed. They may be installed in the original instrument(s) location using a mounting plate(s) or any other location using a secure method of attachment.

Other than modifications made to mount instruments and provide for roll cage installation, the instrument panel/dash substrate / plastic main structure must remain complete.

So no, you can't up the dash... and I strongly recommend you keep the thick bar behind the dash, That is a safety item.

**BUR_ZX3** · 07-03-2009, 01:08 AM

I shaved off all the parts hangin off the thick bar (the radio support and the mounting for the airbag) but other than that, I applied a couple coats of flat black and threw it back in.

Doesn't the steering column mount to it too?

07-15-2007, 11:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
jezwald101 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Westland,MI Posts: 168	spec focus dash case closed ok fine,ill use a full dash board anyways,,jesse,

07-16-2007, 12:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
BUR_ZX3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Little Saint Clara, Isle of Queen Califia Posts: 36,454	Re: spec focus dash case closed You're cruisin for a bruisin, aren'tcha? Let it go man. Just let it go. __________________ Focus Challenge Director \| Redline Time Attack Host and Emcee \| Spec Focus Racer

07-17-2007, 02:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
jezwald101 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Westland,MI Posts: 168	Re: spec focus dash case closed wow 32000 posts,,nothing better to do or what,,

07-17-2007, 03:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
BUR_ZX3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Little Saint Clara, Isle of Queen Califia Posts: 36,454	Re: spec focus dash case closed You're not even worth the response. __________________ Focus Challenge Director \| Redline Time Attack Host and Emcee \| Spec Focus Racer

07-18-2007, 10:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
JimmySolo2 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Ross Twp[ N. Pittsburgh] Posts: 2,658	Re: spec focus dash case closed For clarification, did some of the early cars only have half a dash? I could swear I saw a SF car with only the upper half. __________________ .._____ .......<=2002 Ford Focus ZX3............ _______ /___l__\__ .......................................... . __/__\|__\|_ \| l(o)____(o)l 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer =>l(o)_____(o)l

07-19-2007, 07:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
f2focus Associate Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 2,433	Re: spec focus dash case closed That is funny Leo! __________________ 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, 2008 Focus Coupe, 2010 Mazda 3 (Coming), 2011 Fiesta (planned)

07-02-2009, 10:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
JimmySolo2 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Ross Twp[ N. Pittsburgh] Posts: 2,658	Re: spec focus dash case closed I'm still confused. I have my dash out to pull the heater core and whatnot. Can I hack up my dash to shave a couple lbs or not? What about the thick heavy bar that runs behind the dash the steering column and passenger side airbag is bolted to? __________________ .._____ .......<=2002 Ford Focus ZX3............ _______ /___l__\__ .......................................... . __/__\|__\|_ \| l(o)____(o)l 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer =>l(o)_____(o)l

07-02-2009, 11:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
lapp4sm TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 384	Re: spec focus dash case closed You do have to run the full dash. The rules first stated "Dash" then they were revised showing only the top half. They were again revised showing the entire dash, which I believe, was the intent from the start. I don't know about the thick bar. We left it in our car because it does add strength. __________________

07-02-2009, 11:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ted7rns Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Thousand Oaks, California Posts: 4,646	Re: spec focus dash case closed Rule 23.2 in the 2009 Spec Focus Rules states: Gauges be added, replaced, or removed. They may be installed in the original instrument(s) location using a mounting plate(s) or any other location using a secure method of attachment. Other than modifications made to mount instruments and provide for roll cage installation, the instrument panel/dash substrate / plastic main structure must remain complete. So no, you can't up the dash... and I strongly recommend you keep the thick bar behind the dash, That is a safety item. __________________ 2002 Ford Focus ZX3 Malibu Blue

07-03-2009, 01:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
BUR_ZX3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Little Saint Clara, Isle of Queen Califia Posts: 36,454	Re: spec focus dash case closed I shaved off all the parts hangin off the thick bar (the radio support and the mounting for the airbag) but other than that, I applied a couple coats of flat black and threw it back in. Doesn't the steering column mount to it too? __________________ Focus Challenge Director \| Redline Time Attack Host and Emcee \| Spec Focus Racer

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