Focaljet Exclusive: Phase X RWD Focus! - Focaljet

**focaljet-1** · 10-09-2002, 05:35 PM

Check out the story on the front page of www.focaljet.com

**focusdchaos** · 10-09-2002, 05:36 PM

I want it.

**ZX3_Phocus** · 10-09-2002, 05:37 PM

about time. i've emailed Phase-X to tell us and update us. good. good news. now i want to know about the AWD that they were thinking of doing.

**Ollie18** · 10-09-2002, 05:38 PM

that looks cool...I wonder how loud that will be...awesome idead though...Ollie [img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img]

**focusownerskid** · 10-09-2002, 05:38 PM

Finally, more people get to know about it.

[img]graemlins/evilgrin.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/evilgrin.gif[/img]

Me, want. Me want so bad.

[img]graemlins/evilgrin.gif[/img]

Quote:

Originally posted by Ollie18:
I wonder how loud that will be

Did you not watch the vid? [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

- Drew

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**Ollie18** · 10-09-2002, 05:41 PM

I can;t...I'm in night class...teach woudln;t appreciate it. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

will check it out though. Ollie

**Thameth** · 10-09-2002, 05:41 PM

Wooohoo its up! [img]graemlins/evilgrin.gif[/img]

Zx3_Phocus:

They said an AWD version has currently taken a backburner until they get the RWD version done and ready for sale. But its not completely out of the picture. They just think they can be much quicker with this RWD version. [img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img]

**Bofeeka** · 10-09-2002, 05:42 PM

wup i need some napkins for my mess [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

**Wedge1212** · 10-09-2002, 05:42 PM

wow! surprise!

**focaljet-1** · 10-09-2002, 05:44 PM

Thanks to Phase X for giving us the Scoop! and props to Thameth for getting out his arse out there to cover it.

[img]graemlins/thumbdown.gif[/img] to me for not getting it up sooner.

**bgkast** · 10-09-2002, 05:48 PM

Ha, Its like a VW! Thats sweet. [img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img]

**Egz** · 10-09-2002, 05:48 PM

Sweet Merciful Crap!

[img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

I forgot about them. Time to read.

Is it still considered an engine swap if its the same engine? [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

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**nazthug** · 10-09-2002, 05:49 PM

WTF?

Anyways, ron, how bout you finally put a link to all those sponsors, you know, on their name, so people can click on it and go straight there, i think its simple, but would make life 100 times easier, just an observation

[img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img]

**the6148** · 10-09-2002, 05:53 PM

Cool! It's a Phrase X turned a Focus into Clio! [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

I am sure the project is cool as hell. However, what's the front and rear weight ratio after mod? With RWD now, it might be quite hairy to drive this car if the weight shift more to the back.

V · 10-09-2002, 05:57 PM

now that is awesome

Nice video....just wish there was more [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

**focusownerskid** · 10-09-2002, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by the6148:

I am sure the project is cool as hell. However, what's the front and rear weight ratio after mod? With RWD now, it might be quite hairy to drive this car if the weight shift more to the back.

Quote:

The first goal is to reach a 48/52 (F/R) weight distribution



Straight from the article.

[img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

- Drew

**focaljet-1** · 10-09-2002, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nazthug:

Anyways, ron, how bout you finally put a link to all those sponsors, you know, on their name, so people can click on it and go straight there, i think its simple, but would make life 100 times easier, just an observation

[img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img]

Off topic, but yes once the new site goes live those will be clickable.

**nick** · 10-09-2002, 06:01 PM

What about heat from the engine? What about cooling? Noise? Safety? Its a bad ass idea dont get me wrong. I just wondering! Dont flame me [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

**belacyrf** · 10-09-2002, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wrcfan:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by nazthug:

Anyways, ron, how bout you finally put a link to all those sponsors, you know, on their name, so people can click on it and go straight there, i think its simple, but would make life 100 times easier, just an observation

[img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img]

Off topic, but yes once the new site goes live those will be clickable.<hr /></blockquote>Nooooo it's more fun just to hit refresh 20 times until the sponser banner you are looking for comes up [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img]

**focaljet-1** · 10-09-2002, 06:02 PM

Read the story first before asking questions! [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

**Maxximtl** · 10-09-2002, 06:06 PM

I imagine heat is a bit of an issue inside the cabin. Well, at least it will keep you nice and toasty during the winter. hehehe.

I realize that it will be an enclosed compartment when it is done, but it is just funny to see an engine sitting in the hatch. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

If you got a race header, you could have a big megaphone exhaust sticking out the back, ala bug style. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

In all honesty, I didn't think they were gonna be able to do this. It's cool to see that they actually followed through with the project.

**Thameth** · 10-09-2002, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Maxximtl:
I imagine heat is a bit of an issue inside the cabin. Well, at least it will keep you nice and toasty during the winter. hehehe.

I realize that it will be an enclosed compartment when it is done, but it is just funny to see an engine sitting in the hatch. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

If you got a race header, you could have a big megaphone exhaust sticking out the back, ala bug style. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

In all honesty, I didn't think they were gonna be able to do this. It's cool to see that they actually followed through with the project.

From the 5 min ride i got in the car i honestly didn't notice much heat coming into the front of the cabin. But again the engine was covered for our ride. Also noise wasn't too bad either, nothing more than a focus with an aftermarket exhuast.

While i was looking at the engine in the hatch i actually thought of the old style beatles with that huge exhuat pipe. It would look pretty kool for a few laughs on a zx3 [img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img]

**Skyline** · 10-09-2002, 06:24 PM

I want that so bad. So bad.

Huge props to Phase X for undertaking this!

**Egz** · 10-09-2002, 06:28 PM

Know what I would do with this?

Take it to a Ford dealer for warrenty work, and video tape the mechanics reactions.

"Hey Bob, take a look at this. This car ain't go no engine!"

**Pzevinside** · 10-09-2002, 06:30 PM

Another alternative instead of getting rid of my focus. Stick the engine in the back. Now that is Tight.

10-09-2002, 05:35 PM	#1
focaljet-1 Small Car Czar Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: On the RotorMedia helipad Posts: 29,076	Focaljet Exclusive: Phase X RWD Focus! Check out the story on the front page of www.focaljet.com

10-09-2002, 05:36 PM	#2
focusdchaos [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 8,353	Re: Focaljet Exclusive: Phase X RWD Focus! I want it.

10-09-2002, 05:37 PM	#3
ZX3_Phocus TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Dagnasty hotel Posts: 715	Re: Focaljet Exclusive: Phase X RWD Focus! about time. i've emailed Phase-X to tell us and update us. good. good news. now i want to know about the AWD that they were thinking of doing.

10-09-2002, 05:38 PM	#4
Ollie18 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: (Ollie) Cologne/Germany - somewhere in MI Posts: 7,307	Re: Focaljet Exclusive: Phase X RWD Focus! that looks cool...I wonder how loud that will be...awesome idead though...Ollie [img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img]

10-09-2002, 05:41 PM	#6
Ollie18 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: (Ollie) Cologne/Germany - somewhere in MI Posts: 7,307	Re: Focaljet Exclusive: Phase X RWD Focus! I can;t...I'm in night class...teach woudln;t appreciate it. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] will check it out though. Ollie

10-09-2002, 05:41 PM	#7
Thameth Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: North Miami Beach, FL USA Posts: 37,597	Re: Focaljet Exclusive: Phase X RWD Focus! Wooohoo its up! [img]graemlins/evilgrin.gif[/img] Zx3_Phocus: They said an AWD version has currently taken a backburner until they get the RWD version done and ready for sale. But its not completely out of the picture. They just think they can be much quicker with this RWD version. [img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img]

10-09-2002, 05:42 PM	#8
Bofeeka TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: wntprk,fl Posts: 776	Re: Focaljet Exclusive: Phase X RWD Focus! wup i need some napkins for my mess [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

10-09-2002, 05:42 PM	#9
Wedge1212 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 5,089	Re: Focaljet Exclusive: Phase X RWD Focus! wow! surprise!

10-09-2002, 05:44 PM	#10
focaljet-1 Small Car Czar Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: On the RotorMedia helipad Posts: 29,076	Re: Focaljet Exclusive: Phase X RWD Focus! Thanks to Phase X for giving us the Scoop! and props to Thameth for getting out his arse out there to cover it. [img]graemlins/thumbdown.gif[/img] to me for not getting it up sooner.

10-09-2002, 05:48 PM	#11
bgkast TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pullman WA Posts: 145	Re: Focaljet Exclusive: Phase X RWD Focus! Ha, Its like a VW! Thats sweet. [img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img]

10-09-2002, 05:48 PM	#12
Egz Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tappahannock, VA Posts: 19,418	Re: Focaljet Exclusive: Phase X RWD Focus! Sweet Merciful Crap! [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] I forgot about them. Time to read. Is it still considered an engine swap if its the same engine? [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] [size="1"][ 10-09-2002, 05:55 PM: Message edited by: Egz ][/size]

10-09-2002, 05:49 PM	#13
nazthug [FJ] Addict Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: san ramon, ca, usa Posts: 14,215	Re: Focaljet Exclusive: Phase X RWD Focus! WTF? Anyways, ron, how bout you finally put a link to all those sponsors, you know, on their name, so people can click on it and go straight there, i think its simple, but would make life 100 times easier, just an observation [img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img]

10-09-2002, 05:53 PM	#14
the6148 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,773	Re: Focaljet Exclusive: Phase X RWD Focus! Cool! It's a Phrase X turned a Focus into Clio! [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img] I am sure the project is cool as hell. However, what's the front and rear weight ratio after mod? With RWD now, it might be quite hairy to drive this car if the weight shift more to the back.

10-09-2002, 05:57 PM	#15
V Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: (V) Burbs of Chicago, IL USA Posts: 3,503	Re: Focaljet Exclusive: Phase X RWD Focus! now that is awesome Nice video....just wish there was more [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

10-09-2002, 06:01 PM	#18
nick Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: orlando Posts: 3,613	Re: Focaljet Exclusive: Phase X RWD Focus! What about heat from the engine? What about cooling? Noise? Safety? Its a bad ass idea dont get me wrong. I just wondering! Dont flame me [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

10-09-2002, 06:02 PM	#20
focaljet-1 Small Car Czar Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: On the RotorMedia helipad Posts: 29,076	Re: Focaljet Exclusive: Phase X RWD Focus! Read the story first before asking questions! [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

10-09-2002, 06:06 PM	#21
Maxximtl [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: In the trunk Posts: 5,716	Re: Focaljet Exclusive: Phase X RWD Focus! I imagine heat is a bit of an issue inside the cabin. Well, at least it will keep you nice and toasty during the winter. hehehe. I realize that it will be an enclosed compartment when it is done, but it is just funny to see an engine sitting in the hatch. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] If you got a race header, you could have a big megaphone exhaust sticking out the back, ala bug style. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] In all honesty, I didn't think they were gonna be able to do this. It's cool to see that they actually followed through with the project.

10-09-2002, 06:24 PM	#23
Skyline TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Newport, OR Posts: 379	Re: Focaljet Exclusive: Phase X RWD Focus! I want that so bad. So bad. Huge props to Phase X for undertaking this!

10-09-2002, 06:28 PM	#24
Egz Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tappahannock, VA Posts: 19,418	Re: Focaljet Exclusive: Phase X RWD Focus! Know what I would do with this? Take it to a Ford dealer for warrenty work, and video tape the mechanics reactions. "Hey Bob, take a look at this. This car ain't go no engine!"

10-09-2002, 06:30 PM	#25
Pzevinside [FJ] Addict Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: New Owner of HELL Posts: 12,684	Re: Focaljet Exclusive: Phase X RWD Focus! Another alternative instead of getting rid of my focus. Stick the engine in the back. Now that is Tight.

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