My NEW Spec Focus - Page 2 - Focaljet

**InFocusTraSTi** · 08-01-2008, 03:09 PM

got the safety equipment!!! I should probably post pics of those too!!

It is a 2.3 with the 3.82 gears.

**InFocusTraSTi** · 08-01-2008, 10:01 PM

Hey Guys some shots of the interior!!

**InFocusTraSTi** · 08-01-2008, 10:02 PM

Just wondering... Those that look like the 5Lb minimum size bottle?

**Ted7rns** · 08-02-2008, 12:24 PM

Is there two main Hoops?

**f2focus** · 08-02-2008, 01:46 PM

No there is only one....remember that is the one that John Lindsey had us change way back in the beginning because he wanted a main hoop on the cage. So then I changed it and he said perfect!

**JimmySolo2** · 08-02-2008, 09:23 PM

Is the diagonal bar in the main hoop one piece or two?

**InFocusTraSTi** · 08-02-2008, 10:30 PM

From the rule it should be one piece. that is the correct way. ON the CRR they have diagrams. One piece is Correct. Split but along a line is acceptable. Anything beside this (like an angle change on the second half or simply not in line is not accepted)

**Ted7rns** · 08-03-2008, 11:26 AM

You're right Hector, it falls under acceptable category. Just have Leo check the whole car, he's one of the Tech Inspectors for the Midwest/Great Lakes Area.

**InFocusTraSTi** · 08-03-2008, 12:48 PM

Will do. Can he assign a log book?

**Ted7rns** · 08-03-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InFocusTraSTi

Will do. Can he assign a log book?

Yes

**InFocusTraSTi** · 08-03-2008, 06:18 PM

Ok THANKS!!!

**mysvtftoy** · 08-04-2008, 12:46 PM

Comment from the peanut gallery: I really like the accelerator pedal extension. Bet that makes the HT reach easier (it's a little harder for me now with the 6-point harness setup). I've got an OMP off-the-shelf piece that is not bad, but I've always envied the BMW guys with the pedal that extends up from the floor. Those seem much more practical for HT...at least to me.

**Tampa's silver focus** · 08-04-2008, 10:03 PM

What no FF.com sticker???? hahaha J/P

**JimmySolo2** · 08-04-2008, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ted7rns

You're right Hector, it falls under acceptable category. Just have Leo check the whole car, he's one of the Tech Inspectors for the Midwest/Great Lakes Area.

That's awesome, maybe mine is acceptable too.

**InFocusTraSTi** · 08-05-2008, 10:03 AM

I might be going to Capaldi this weekend but I do know the car is not fully legal yet... need new Springs right hand net and the right tires. I want him to check the essentials beside these 3 things and maybe give me some tips!!

**Ted7rns** · 08-05-2008, 01:45 PM

Hector,

One thing you will have to change is the doors. Gutting the doors are not allowed in Spec Focus. Gutting the door on the driver side to make room for door bars are fine... but the other door cannot. So, you should only have to replace one door.

**Matt Marks** · 08-05-2008, 01:55 PM

If you're taking the car to Capaldi's this week, have them give it the once over and come out to Mid-Ohio next week and do the HPDE :-)

**InFocusTraSTi** · 08-05-2008, 02:48 PM

I will try but next weekend is kind of busy for me (moving from michigan to Dayton, Ohio...)

**brads03zx3** · 08-05-2008, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ted7rns

Hector,

One thing you will have to change is the doors. Gutting the doors are not allowed in Spec Focus. Gutting the door on the driver side to make room for door bars are fine... but the other door cannot. So, you should only have to replace one door.

I would suggest looking at revising this rule. The car has a passenger seat, and I feel it should be allowed that both doors can be clearanced for door bars. I would assume the basis for the rule would be for weight, but all cars have a minimum weight and this would not significantly affect CoG.

**BadIdea** · 08-05-2008, 10:26 PM

My read was that you can cut what's necessary from the door to accomodate door bars. I think this winter I'll add nascar bars to the right side as well.

**CCapaldi** · 08-05-2008, 10:40 PM

Badidea,

I believe you are correct, on the other hand, by the time you add the extra weight of "nascar bars" to the passenger side its pretty close to a wash when it comes to weight removed from the door. Now, if someone plans to have a passenger ride along alot, the extra room to weight issue makes more sense.

As for revising the rule set, it seems pretty clear that the door may be clearenced if the cage protrudes into the stock door area. Its hard to tell by the photos, but Hectors door bar seems to run flush between the "a" and "b" pillars (correct me if I'm incorrect Hector) reguardless if theres a passenger seat in the car or not.

All silly little issues aside, Hector when are we going to see you at the track with us! Oh, and I noticed you asked if Leo can issue log books which he can, but wasn't your car already run in NASA? If so it should already have the cage stamped and a log book issued.

**f2focus** · 08-05-2008, 11:41 PM

Well yes this car was checked over by the west region and John Lindsey and Ryan personally along with our Spec Focus Director and the issues they had were already fixed. Ted had a log book already for this car but not sure where it is at this point.

**InFocusTraSTi** · 08-06-2008, 12:13 AM

Well if Ricardo have a log book then that would make things easier. STill need to work some small details.

On the Door subject. The passenger area does the exact same thing you see on the driver side. The cage barely touches the outside skin of the door. In my opinion it looks stronger, stiffer and safer than either just a bar runing completely outside the door.

BTW thanks for all the comments and HELP!!!

**f2focus** · 08-06-2008, 02:18 AM

Hector...Ted had the log book not me....so you will have to ask him about it....

Of course the cage is stronger the way it is...we built it for safety. I remember the tech chief when he looked at it was like you guys went well beyond what we require. So yes I believe it is stronger and safer....

**68 Touring Car** · 08-06-2008, 06:40 AM

Hector,
Call and make an appointment to come buy our shop (586-336-RACE ). Then we will go over the car with you and do a NASA tech and get you a log book so you can get on track

08-01-2008, 03:09 PM	#26
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 195	Re: My NEW Spec Focus got the safety equipment!!! I should probably post pics of those too!! It is a 2.3 with the 3.82 gears.

08-01-2008, 10:01 PM	#27
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 195	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Hey Guys some shots of the interior!!

08-01-2008, 10:02 PM	#28
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 195	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Just wondering... Those that look like the 5Lb minimum size bottle?

08-02-2008, 12:24 PM	#29
Ted7rns Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Thousand Oaks, California Posts: 4,198	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Is there two main Hoops? __________________ 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.

08-02-2008, 01:46 PM	#30
f2focus Associate Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 1,996	Re: My NEW Spec Focus No there is only one....remember that is the one that John Lindsey had us change way back in the beginning because he wanted a main hoop on the cage. So then I changed it and he said perfect! __________________ 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)

08-02-2008, 09:23 PM	#31
JimmySolo2 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Ross Twp[ N. Pittsburgh] Posts: 2,355	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Is the diagonal bar in the main hoop one piece or two? __________________ Who is John Galt?

08-02-2008, 10:30 PM	#32
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 195	Re: My NEW Spec Focus From the rule it should be one piece. that is the correct way. ON the CRR they have diagrams. One piece is Correct. Split but along a line is acceptable. Anything beside this (like an angle change on the second half or simply not in line is not accepted)

08-03-2008, 11:26 AM	#33
Ted7rns Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Thousand Oaks, California Posts: 4,198	Re: My NEW Spec Focus You're right Hector, it falls under acceptable category. Just have Leo check the whole car, he's one of the Tech Inspectors for the Midwest/Great Lakes Area. __________________ 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.

08-03-2008, 12:48 PM	#34
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 195	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Will do. Can he assign a log book?

08-03-2008, 06:18 PM	#36
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 195	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Ok THANKS!!!

08-04-2008, 12:46 PM	#37
mysvtftoy Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 2,477	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Comment from the peanut gallery: I really like the accelerator pedal extension. Bet that makes the HT reach easier (it's a little harder for me now with the 6-point harness setup). I've got an OMP off-the-shelf piece that is not bad, but I've always envied the BMW guys with the pedal that extends up from the floor. Those seem much more practical for HT...at least to me. __________________ money pit \| gas hog \| schedule \| YouTube vids

08-04-2008, 10:03 PM	#38
Tampa's silver focus TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Ghetto Posts: 187	Re: My NEW Spec Focus What no FF.com sticker???? hahaha J/P __________________ Koni Adjustables, Roush springs, K&N FIPK, SVT rear sway bar, FS strut bar, Cossie header, Cossie BSD, MTX-75. soon to be installed: Crane stg 2 , Cossie ITM, FC adjustable cam gears, sparco harness's, H&R 24mm front an steeda 28.6mm.

08-05-2008, 10:03 AM	#40
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 195	Re: My NEW Spec Focus I might be going to Capaldi this weekend but I do know the car is not fully legal yet... need new Springs right hand net and the right tires. I want him to check the essentials beside these 3 things and maybe give me some tips!!

08-05-2008, 01:45 PM	#41
Ted7rns Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Thousand Oaks, California Posts: 4,198	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Hector, One thing you will have to change is the doors. Gutting the doors are not allowed in Spec Focus. Gutting the door on the driver side to make room for door bars are fine... but the other door cannot. So, you should only have to replace one door. __________________ 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. Last edited by Ted7rns : 08-05-2008 at 01:58 PM.

08-05-2008, 01:55 PM	#42
Matt Marks TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 237	Re: My NEW Spec Focus If you're taking the car to Capaldi's this week, have them give it the once over and come out to Mid-Ohio next week and do the HPDE :-) __________________ 2007 NASA Mid-Atlantic Spec Focus Champion (Undefeated in a class of 1) 2007 Spec Focus National Championship - 4th place 2006 NASA Mid-Atlantic 944 Supercup - Champion

08-05-2008, 02:48 PM	#43
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 195	Re: My NEW Spec Focus I will try but next weekend is kind of busy for me (moving from michigan to Dayton, Ohio...)

08-05-2008, 10:26 PM	#45
BadIdea Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,276	Re: My NEW Spec Focus My read was that you can cut what's necessary from the door to accomodate door bars. I think this winter I'll add nascar bars to the right side as well. __________________ '02 silver svt '08 tundra crewmax

08-05-2008, 10:40 PM	#46
CCapaldi Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, MI Posts: 74	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Badidea, I believe you are correct, on the other hand, by the time you add the extra weight of "nascar bars" to the passenger side its pretty close to a wash when it comes to weight removed from the door. Now, if someone plans to have a passenger ride along alot, the extra room to weight issue makes more sense. As for revising the rule set, it seems pretty clear that the door may be clearenced if the cage protrudes into the stock door area. Its hard to tell by the photos, but Hectors door bar seems to run flush between the "a" and "b" pillars (correct me if I'm incorrect Hector) reguardless if theres a passenger seat in the car or not. All silly little issues aside, Hector when are we going to see you at the track with us! Oh, and I noticed you asked if Leo can issue log books which he can, but wasn't your car already run in NASA? If so it should already have the cage stamped and a log book issued. __________________ 2007 & 2008 Spec Focus National Champion

08-05-2008, 11:41 PM	#47
f2focus Associate Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 1,996	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Well yes this car was checked over by the west region and John Lindsey and Ryan personally along with our Spec Focus Director and the issues they had were already fixed. Ted had a log book already for this car but not sure where it is at this point. __________________ 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)

08-06-2008, 12:13 AM	#48
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 195	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Well if Ricardo have a log book then that would make things easier. STill need to work some small details. On the Door subject. The passenger area does the exact same thing you see on the driver side. The cage barely touches the outside skin of the door. In my opinion it looks stronger, stiffer and safer than either just a bar runing completely outside the door. BTW thanks for all the comments and HELP!!!

08-06-2008, 02:18 AM	#49
f2focus Associate Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 1,996	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Hector...Ted had the log book not me....so you will have to ask him about it.... Of course the cage is stronger the way it is...we built it for safety. I remember the tech chief when he looked at it was like you guys went well beyond what we require. So yes I believe it is stronger and safer.... __________________ 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)

08-06-2008, 06:40 AM	#50
68 Touring Car Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Motor City Posts: 1,181	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Hector, Call and make an appointment to come buy our shop (586-336-RACE ). Then we will go over the car with you and do a NASA tech and get you a log book so you can get on track __________________ Leo NASA Spec Focus Series Director www.capaldiracing.com "Quitters Never Win"

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