The Rotten Cherry's Debut - Page 4 - Focaljet

**sleeperlove** · 06-03-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by recar

HPDE at Pocono Raceway, PA. I think the 16" wheels on the cherry are too light?

How can they be too light?

**BUR_ZX3** · 06-03-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sleeperlove

How can they be too light?

They can't be. But they can be too small.... spec rules require 17" Ford OE wheels only.

**BigSandwich** · 06-03-2008, 11:30 AM

Where is your rear tow hook attached? If it is attached to the bumper support you will want to move it since that support is very insecurely attached to the car. I can send you picture when mine was pulled through the bumper skin when trying to move the car.

Otherwise looks like a great race car.

**sleeperlove** · 06-03-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BUR_ZX3

They can't be. But they can be too small.... spec rules require 17" Ford OE wheels only.

Right, but thats a non issue until he starts competition.

**InFocusTraSTi** · 06-03-2008, 01:18 PM

He is in the same boat as me... We have race cars but no license. I will need the spec suspencion before racing but meanwhile driving time is the most important thing even if the car is not totally up to spec...

**brads03zx3** · 06-03-2008, 02:40 PM

I think his comment had to do with one (and almost two) wheels being off the ground in this corner. Maybe a tongue in cheek comment

**recar** · 06-03-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by brads03zx3

I think his comment had to do with one (and almost two) wheels being off the ground in this corner. Maybe a tongue in cheek comment

We've got a winner.

**recar** · 06-03-2008, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigSandwich

Where is your rear tow hook attached? If it is attached to the bumper support you will want to move it since that support is very insecurely attached to the car. I can send you picture when mine was pulled through the bumper skin when trying to move the car.

Otherwise looks like a great race car.

The rear tow hook is a strap style that is bolted inside of the "frame."

Thanks for the compliment.

**SVTBuckeye** · 06-03-2008, 09:15 PM

A very nice looking Focus. Congrat's

Hope to see you at Mid Ohio in July, or August, or Sept, or all three.

**03_SPI_Sedan** · 10-08-2008, 12:25 PM

This car looks amazing in person. Thanks again for letting me take a look at it and for the info. I want to know where you got the enclosed air filter...

**recar** · 10-08-2008, 10:33 PM

**03_SPI_Sedan** · 10-13-2008, 04:45 PM

Found it somewhere else on sale for only $50 for the filter an enclosure, I'll be picking it up next paycheck. Thanks for the ideas!

**recar** · 11-05-2008, 08:21 AM

The Rotten Cherry's last outing this year at Limerock Park.

**sleeperlove** · 11-05-2008, 09:35 AM

What is that you used to plug the holes where the door mouldings were?

**68 Touring Car** · 11-05-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sleeperlove

What is that you used to plug the holes where the door mouldings were?

Different model year used 2 sided tape on moldings.

**sleeperlove** · 11-05-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 68 Touring Car

Different model year used 2 sided tape on moldings.

Right, Mine had 2 sided tape and the guide holes. Which I have yet to plug. It looks like he plugged holes with something there, I probably should do the same.

**recar** · 11-05-2008, 06:04 PM

I plugged the holes using plastic "Christmas tree" body fasteners that are the appropriate size for the holes. I added a little 3m trim adhesive to the heads of the fasteners to make them watertight and secure.

**ghostrider86** · 11-12-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jezwald101

looks just as good as the outside,,,what is the blue/silver thingy where your radio was????what region are you going to race in...

A lap timer.

06-03-2008, 11:30 AM	#78
BigSandwich Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,142	Re: The Rotten Cherry's Debut Where is your rear tow hook attached? If it is attached to the bumper support you will want to move it since that support is very insecurely attached to the car. I can send you picture when mine was pulled through the bumper skin when trying to move the car. Otherwise looks like a great race car. __________________ 2001 ZX3 Spec Rally Car - Build Thread 1990 Audi 90 1985 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE

06-03-2008, 01:18 PM	#80
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 195	Re: The Rotten Cherry's Debut He is in the same boat as me... We have race cars but no license. I will need the spec suspencion before racing but meanwhile driving time is the most important thing even if the car is not totally up to spec...

06-03-2008, 02:40 PM	#81
brads03zx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 9,069	Re: The Rotten Cherry's Debut I think his comment had to do with one (and almost two) wheels being off the ground in this corner. Maybe a tongue in cheek comment __________________ 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

06-03-2008, 09:15 PM	#84
SVTBuckeye TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pataskala Ohio Posts: 683	Re: The Rotten Cherry's Debut A very nice looking Focus. Congrat's Hope to see you at Mid Ohio in July, or August, or Sept, or all three. __________________ LEM 2007 & 2008 NASA Spec Focus racer w/ LCR racing 2002 SVT, Sonic Blue, NO options, vehicle 896 of 4788 Held at the factory Apr-June 02

10-08-2008, 12:25 PM	#85
03_SPI_Sedan TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The 860 Posts: 838	Re: The Rotten Cherry's Debut This car looks amazing in person. Thanks again for letting me take a look at it and for the info. I want to know where you got the enclosed air filter... __________________ 95 Dodge Stratus ES 03 ZX3 (some assembly required)

10-08-2008, 10:33 PM	#86
recar Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,476	Re: The Rotten Cherry's Debut K&n

10-13-2008, 04:45 PM	#87
03_SPI_Sedan TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The 860 Posts: 838	Re: The Rotten Cherry's Debut Found it somewhere else on sale for only $50 for the filter an enclosure, I'll be picking it up next paycheck. Thanks for the ideas! __________________ 95 Dodge Stratus ES 03 ZX3 (some assembly required) Last edited by 03_SPI_Sedan : 10-13-2008 at 04:53 PM.

11-05-2008, 08:21 AM	#88
recar Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,476	Re: The Rotten Cherry's Debut The Rotten Cherry's last outing this year at Limerock Park.

11-05-2008, 09:35 AM	#89
sleeperlove You wouldn't like me when I'm angry. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the dirt Posts: 8,495	Re: The Rotten Cherry's Debut What is that you used to plug the holes where the door mouldings were? __________________ I'm in ur posts changin ur werdz.

11-05-2008, 06:04 PM	#92
recar Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,476	Re: The Rotten Cherry's Debut I plugged the holes using plastic "Christmas tree" body fasteners that are the appropriate size for the holes. I added a little 3m trim adhesive to the heads of the fasteners to make them watertight and secure.

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