Interest in Wayne, MI G2G/Focus Plant Tour? - Page 3 - Focaljet

**CrUziN4L** · 04-10-2007, 08:26 AM

i'd definitely fly/drive there if the timing was right

-chris

**GoatRoper** · 04-10-2007, 08:54 AM

I would be down for this

**dmc1111** · 04-10-2007, 09:32 AM

Sign me up.

I'm new to the site, and this would be a perfect opp. to meet some of you. It also helps that I live around the corner from the plant.

**focaljet-1** · 04-10-2007, 11:39 AM

I've made contact with Ford on this issue and they think it's a great idea. The only real, main issue right now is timeframe. They are looking into when the best feasible time would be and will be getting back to me soon.

I'll update everyone when I have more info.

**KonaZXIII** · 04-10-2007, 11:52 AM

(I didn't read through all 3 pages so maybe this has been covered)

Other - Why does the East Coast get ignored?

Focal xplosion 2002 - Midwest
JF 1 - Midwest
JF 2 - Far West
All FOTB's - Far West
JF 3 - Still Midwest

I'm sure there are some events that weren't in the East Coast that I'm missing too.

East Coast = Red Headed Step Children?

**secondechomatt** · 04-10-2007, 12:07 PM

well, technically, Ron has said this isn't JF3.

But yes. we hate you all.

**Egz** · 04-10-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KonaZXIII

(I didn't read through all 3 pages so maybe this has been covered)

Other - Why does the East Coast get ignored?

Focal xplosion 2002 - Midwest
JF 1 - Midwest
JF 2 - Far West
All FOTB's - Far West
JF 3 - Still Midwest

I'm sure there are some events that weren't in the East Coast that I'm missing too.

East Coast = Red Headed Step Children?

FX02 and FX03 were equivilants to FOTB, and were held in Carlisle, PA. However, since 2003, FX dissolved, and now its just a yearly regional G2G, instead of a super G2G.

**KonaZXIII** · 04-10-2007, 12:12 PM

I know FOTB and FX weren't "put on" by FJ, but considering the Midwest and West coast get so much action the East Coast should get one at some point.

**GapBoyPCS** · 04-10-2007, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by focaljet-1

I've made contact with Ford on this issue and they think it's a great idea. The only real, main issue right now is timeframe. They are looking into when the best feasible time would be and will be getting back to me soon.

I'll update everyone when I have more info.

Just a thought as well...

If this was the plant tour, would people be more interested in seeing the 07's being built or the new 08? Any ideas when the Job 1 date is for the 08's?

Quote:

The PDMC Motorsports Focus is not running in World Challenge this season.

If this was going through, we should see if they're willing to haul the beast out for a showing.

Not to toss in more ideas, but the Ford Museum wouldn't be a far trek from there as well up to Dearborn.

**PARKINGLOT** · 04-10-2007, 04:01 PM

that's like a 3 hours drive for me...I'm in!!!

every year the Crown Vic/Grand Marquis guys come from all around to tour the Ford plant in talbotville, so I'd definatly be up for a tour of the focus plant..

**2Slik** · 04-10-2007, 04:25 PM

I agree that the first week of August would be better as the kiddies (like me) have school come the third week of the month. I do like a lot of the ideas introduced and it'd be nice to have an official focus dragstrip meet.

**GapBoyPCS** · 04-10-2007, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PARKINGLOT

that's like a 3 hours drive for me...I'm in!!!

every year the Crown Vic/Grand Marquis guys come from all around to tour the Ford plant in talbotville, so I'd definatly be up for a tour of the focus plant..

3 hours for you?

At most London is 2 hours from the border. From the maps, Wayne shouldn't be more than 20 minutes from the border. So probably 2.5 hours at the most.

Worse comes to worse...JetFest at the St. Thomas plant

**R0B** · 04-10-2007, 04:55 PM

sounds fun, if it happens ill be there

**the_Scholar** · 04-10-2007, 04:59 PM

I would definately be interested in coming out.

**68 Touring Car** · 04-10-2007, 05:23 PM

Ron, I hope it is not one of these NASA week ends

July 13th-15th Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Aug. 17th-19th Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Sept. 13th-16th NASA Championships—Mid-Ohio

**focaljet-1** · 04-10-2007, 05:23 PM

Just to clarify some points. This is NOT JF3. It is simply something we thought would be cool for Focus fans to do.

It's not a diss of the East Coast. Obviously the plant is where it is

we'd have to go to IT no matter where it was. It just happens to be in MI.

But don't worry, I'd love to head East, and we'll see what we can do in regards to future events.

We hope to put on a few, specialized G2Gs like this between now and the next JF. The Plant Tour G2G is not meant to be a national-level G2G, but of course everyone is welcome!

More than likely we will be seeing the '08s being built. I know that things will be crazy when the plant first re-opens after the new model year changeover. We will have to conform to their schedule, because in the first few weeks of production they may not even be offering tours.

I'm confident this G2G will happen, it's just a matter of when. We'll keep you posted.

**PARKINGLOT** · 04-11-2007, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GapBoyPCS

3 hours for you?

At most London is 2 hours from the border. From the maps, Wayne shouldn't be more than 20 minutes from the border. So probably 2.5 hours at the most.

Worse comes to worse...JetFest at the St. Thomas plant

actually, I've made it in about 1 3/4 hours from london to the ambassador in my work truck. I meant 3 hours giving me time to get thru customs, and stop at the service centers on the way down and stuff...

**SoundoffFocus** · 04-11-2007, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KonaZXIII

East Coast = Red Headed Step Children?

Well the east coast has all the other events there. FFW, power tour, offroad jamborees, Nopi, NHRA sport compact, many many others.

The rockies are the readheaded step children of the country no major events with in 500+ miles of here.

I would be great to have a G2G at the birth place for a majority of the Focus. Maybe a tour of Roush( Livonia, MI) SVT( if they are still around) in Dearborn. Ford twin towers.

Tim

**secondechomatt** · 04-11-2007, 11:11 PM

I happen to know that the RS8 is being stored at the Roush facility at the moment.

I just know. dont ask.

**KonaZXIII** · 04-12-2007, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoundoffFocus

Well the east coast has all the other events there. FFW, power tour, offroad jamborees, Nopi, NHRA sport compact, many many others.

The rockies are the readheaded step children of the country no major events with in 500+ miles of here.

I would be great to have a G2G at the birth place for a majority of the Focus. Maybe a tour of Roush( Livonia, MI) SVT( if they are still around) in Dearborn. Ford twin towers.

Tim

None of theose are Focus or FJ events.

**GapBoyPCS** · 04-14-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by secondechomatt

I happen to know that the RS8 is being stored at the Roush facility at the moment.

I just know. dont ask.

Luckily that one didn't get into the chopper (unlike some other stuff

)

Question for the MI folks:
How far is the plant from the border, say from the Ambassador Bridge?

**secondechomatt** · 04-15-2007, 08:03 AM

20-25 mins.

View Poll Results: Are you interested in taking a tour of the Wayne Plant sometime in Aug./Sept. '07?
Yes, that would be cool!	107	72.30%
Sorry I wouldn't be able to make it.	31	20.95%
Other (please post comment in thread).	10	6.76%
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04-10-2007, 08:26 AM	#51
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04-10-2007, 08:54 AM	#52
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04-10-2007, 09:32 AM	#53
dmc1111 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Romulus, Michigan Posts: 2	Re: Interest in Wayne, MI G2G/Focus Plant Tour? Sign me up. I'm new to the site, and this would be a perfect opp. to meet some of you. It also helps that I live around the corner from the plant.

04-10-2007, 11:39 AM	#54
focaljet-1 Small Car Czar Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: On the RotorMedia helipad Posts: 28,716	Re: Interest in Wayne, MI G2G/Focus Plant Tour? I've made contact with Ford on this issue and they think it's a great idea. The only real, main issue right now is timeframe. They are looking into when the best feasible time would be and will be getting back to me soon. I'll update everyone when I have more info.

04-10-2007, 11:52 AM	#55
KonaZXIII Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Orlander, Flureduh Posts: 7,937	Re: Interest in Wayne, MI G2G/Focus Plant Tour? (I didn't read through all 3 pages so maybe this has been covered) Other - Why does the East Coast get ignored? Focal xplosion 2002 - Midwest JF 1 - Midwest JF 2 - Far West All FOTB's - Far West JF 3 - Still Midwest I'm sure there are some events that weren't in the East Coast that I'm missing too. East Coast = Red Headed Step Children? __________________ [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions? "In America, the only respectable form of socialism is socialism for the rich."-John Kenneth Galbraith

04-10-2007, 12:07 PM	#56
secondechomatt Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Boston, MI. Posts: 4,030	Re: Interest in Wayne, MI G2G/Focus Plant Tour? well, technically, Ron has said this isn't JF3. But yes. we hate you all. __________________ a jetter with a case of the "usta's" "The existence of flamethrowers is proof that someone, somewhere, said to himself, "I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't feel like walking over there to do it."

04-10-2007, 12:12 PM	#58
KonaZXIII Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Orlander, Flureduh Posts: 7,937	Re: Interest in Wayne, MI G2G/Focus Plant Tour? I know FOTB and FX weren't "put on" by FJ, but considering the Midwest and West coast get so much action the East Coast should get one at some point. __________________ [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions? "In America, the only respectable form of socialism is socialism for the rich."-John Kenneth Galbraith

04-10-2007, 04:25 PM	#61
2Slik Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: West Palm Beach, Fl Posts: 1,011	Re: Interest in Wayne, MI G2G/Focus Plant Tour? I agree that the first week of August would be better as the kiddies (like me) have school come the third week of the month. I do like a lot of the ideas introduced and it'd be nice to have an official focus dragstrip meet. __________________ I love my spaceship!

04-10-2007, 04:55 PM	#63
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04-10-2007, 04:59 PM	#64
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04-10-2007, 05:23 PM	#65
68 Touring Car Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Motor City Posts: 1,083	Re: Interest in Wayne, MI G2G/Focus Plant Tour? Ron, I hope it is not one of these NASA week ends July 13th-15th Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Aug. 17th-19th Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Sept. 13th-16th NASA Championships—Mid-Ohio __________________ Leo NASA Spec Focus Series Director www.capaldiracing.com "Quitters Never Win"

04-11-2007, 11:11 PM	#69
secondechomatt Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Boston, MI. Posts: 4,030	Re: Interest in Wayne, MI G2G/Focus Plant Tour? I happen to know that the RS8 is being stored at the Roush facility at the moment. I just know. dont ask. __________________ a jetter with a case of the "usta's" "The existence of flamethrowers is proof that someone, somewhere, said to himself, "I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't feel like walking over there to do it."

04-15-2007, 08:03 AM	#72
secondechomatt Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Boston, MI. Posts: 4,030	Re: Interest in Wayne, MI G2G/Focus Plant Tour? 20-25 mins. __________________ a jetter with a case of the "usta's" "The existence of flamethrowers is proof that someone, somewhere, said to himself, "I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't feel like walking over there to do it."