Street Tuner Challenge season 3 - Page 4 - Focaljet

**focusownerskid** · 10-10-2007, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ted7rns

Not to take away from what FS did with their car at Jetfest2, That car was very fast for a Focus and FS built a great car. But, it still wasn't as fast as Dieter's Evo or the Crawford STi. Of course some of that could have been the suspension.

It's just really hard to compare a Focus with a AWD Turbo Evo, STi or S4. Those things can be monsters. Evo's took the top 3 positions in TTR at NASA Nationals.

It was also on factory ZX3 brakes(uprated pads) w/ stock rear drums.

- Drew

**focaljet-1** · 10-10-2007, 01:27 AM

Peep the front page.

http://www.focaljet.com/

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**rejectZX3** · 10-10-2007, 02:19 AM

Hmmm ... the drawing doesn't do it for me for some reason. Not sure why though. Not one of my favorites of Mr. TMoore's pieces.

And before anybody says anything, remember, I am one of the ones that actualy likes the '08's look so far.

**wilko** · 10-10-2007, 05:51 AM

Hmmmm. Ive seen that design before. Or somthing along those lines.

**whyme** · 10-10-2007, 08:20 AM

so on the main page implies that it is a 08 coupe but the linked pic is a 05 sap (we would hope ST).

on one hand id love to see the 08 get some good attention (even though i think its uber ugly) but the ST would be an awsome base platform to build a monster since all the big numbers so far have been the 2.3.

**focaljet-1** · 10-10-2007, 08:33 AM

The car that will be appearing in the series is a 2008 Coupe. The Silver SAP car is a current FocusSport project car. When the promo shots for the show were taken, the '08 wasn't even available yet. So, the Silver car was needed as a "stand in".

Here is a shot that was done just before the start of filming. Sorry, the pic quality is not as good as the others.

**whyme** · 10-10-2007, 08:35 AM

as im unfrimiliar with the show, can someone explain the rules? i am particularly intrested in the idea of a d23 swap.

**focaljet-1** · 10-10-2007, 08:37 AM

This article on a earlier season might give a little more insight:

http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto...festyle/20047/

**whyme** · 10-10-2007, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by focaljet-1

This article on a earlier season might give a little more insight:

http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto...festyle/20047/

indeed it did, thanx.

**j20000** · 10-10-2007, 08:52 AM

I would imagine that it is going to be a D23 swap. Given FS' track record

**j20000** · 10-10-2007, 08:57 AM

I lightened it up a little and cropped it, it lost some clearity, but you can see the car a little better.

**CrUziN4L** · 10-10-2007, 09:16 AM

wow the focus looks a lot better than the MINI from this shot

**chaz493** · 10-10-2007, 09:24 AM

yeah something about the location of the grille and the headlights makes the mini look like it has downs syndrome

**Spatakula710** · 10-10-2007, 09:33 AM

^

The new front page rocks!

-spatakula

**ZX3autoxtasy** · 10-10-2007, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by focaljet-1

Peep the front page.

http://www.focaljet.com/

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I saw this drawing before at a Ford media testing thing.

HRK's and YNOTS looked better

**focaljet-1** · 10-10-2007, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ZX3autoxtasy

I saw this drawing before at a Ford media testing thing.

HRK's and YNOTS looked better

I have no idea who HRK is, and the FS rendering was done by YNOT.

**j20000** · 10-10-2007, 10:11 AM

HRK = Hot Rod Kris

**mysvtftoy** · 10-10-2007, 10:27 AM

Note about first show time. The FJ front page states:

"The first episode will air on Fri, Oct 19 at 5:00PM. "

Checked the speedtv.com site to set up the DVR and it appears the first episode initially airs Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET) , followed by the next three episodes at the same time on the subsequent Wednesdays. Check here:

Link ==> SpeedTV.com schedule page (you'll need to set the timezone manually)

Link ==> General program schedule (Eastern Time)

**focaljet-1** · 10-10-2007, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j20000

HRK = Hot Rod Kris

I realized that later. I thought he was talking about a company.

**focaljet-1** · 10-10-2007, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mysvtftoy

Note about first show time. The FJ front page states:

"The first episode will air on Fri, Oct 19 at 5:00PM. "

Checked the speedtv.com site to set up the DVR and it appears the first episode initially airs Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET) , followed by the next three episodes at the same time on the subsequent Wednesdays. Check here:

Link ==> SpeedTV.com schedule page (you'll need to set the timezone manually)

Link ==> General program schedule (Eastern Time)

Thanks for the heads up. They changed that since last night! I'll fix the front page.

**ZX3autoxtasy** · 10-10-2007, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by focaljet-1

I have no idea who HRK is, and the FS rendering was done by YNOT.

I'm pretty sure he did one more for the Ford people...I forget. Maybe it was another FJ'ers I really liked.

**ZX3autoxtasy** · 10-10-2007, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by focaljet-1

I realized that later. I thought he was talking about a company.

She did actually give it some name. It was lake HRK Designs or somthing.

**slidemaster** · 10-10-2007, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ted7rns

Not to take away from what FS did with their car at Jetfest2, That car was very fast for a Focus and FS built a great car. But, it still wasn't as fast as Dieter's Evo or the Crawford STi. Of course some of that could have been the suspension.

It's just really hard to compare a Focus with a AWD Turbo Evo, STi or S4. Those things can be monsters. Evo's took the top 3 positions in TTR at NASA Nationals.

I agree totally Ted, really it was the fastest focus. But it has a good shoe behind the wheel, which is lots. Crawford had something like 200k in one of the STIs that Craig Dabbs was driving about 2 years ago. Its rival was a EVO prepped by "Road Race Engineering" and really the STI had it covered in the straights. I can appreciate what a nice job Focus Sport does, but to say that it would beat a Z06 with a good driver is a touch one for me. Especially at Fontana or Willow Springs!

**wilko** · 10-10-2007, 11:40 AM

The way the cars will be compared is HP gained over stock, style after mod, 1/4 mi drag (mod vs stock), hot lap (time difference mod vs stock). If the Evo goes from 300 hp to 415, they gained 115 hp. If the focus goes from 140 to 300, they gained 160 & beat the EVO in the hp gained.

Sure the evo has more horses than the Focus, but this isnt a max hp comparison.

10-10-2007, 01:27 AM	#77
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10-10-2007, 02:19 AM	#78
rejectZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,623	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 Hmmm ... the drawing doesn't do it for me for some reason. Not sure why though. Not one of my favorites of Mr. TMoore's pieces. And before anybody says anything, remember, I am one of the ones that actualy likes the '08's look so far. __________________ R.I.P. Bro - Garret McIntire [7.25.1984 - 4.14.07] Like Fantasy Football? Take it to the next level! Join Goal Line Blitz!

10-10-2007, 05:51 AM	#79
wilko Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: WNY Posts: 1,195	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 Hmmmm. Ive seen that design before. Or somthing along those lines.

10-10-2007, 08:20 AM	#80
whyme Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: angola, NY Posts: 1,663	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 so on the main page implies that it is a 08 coupe but the linked pic is a 05 sap (we would hope ST). on one hand id love to see the 08 get some good attention (even though i think its uber ugly) but the ST would be an awsome base platform to build a monster since all the big numbers so far have been the 2.3. __________________ 2006 zx3, 2.0 PZEV. Toreador red Body Mods: Roush front fascia, HIDs (6k), 5% Tint, Blue turns, Silverstar fogs, painted headlights, BOSCH wipers. Performance Mods: MBRP exhust, F2 CAI, F2 Header, Cosworth Cams, CFM 65mm TB, FC short throw, Steeda MIL eliminator, energy dogbone inserts, SVT 5 spoke wheels w/ Hankook K106 rubber, SVT dampers and FRPP 1 1/2 drop springs, Bix RSB retrofit, Eibach anti-roll kit(22mm front/25mm rear), slotted rotors and Hawk HPS pads, XCAL2 by FocusSport.

10-10-2007, 08:33 AM	#81
focaljet-1 Small Car Czar Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: On the RotorMedia helipad Posts: 28,716	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 The car that will be appearing in the series is a 2008 Coupe. The Silver SAP car is a current FocusSport project car. When the promo shots for the show were taken, the '08 wasn't even available yet. So, the Silver car was needed as a "stand in". Here is a shot that was done just before the start of filming. Sorry, the pic quality is not as good as the others.

10-10-2007, 08:35 AM	#82
whyme Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: angola, NY Posts: 1,663	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 as im unfrimiliar with the show, can someone explain the rules? i am particularly intrested in the idea of a d23 swap. __________________ 2006 zx3, 2.0 PZEV. Toreador red Body Mods: Roush front fascia, HIDs (6k), 5% Tint, Blue turns, Silverstar fogs, painted headlights, BOSCH wipers. Performance Mods: MBRP exhust, F2 CAI, F2 Header, Cosworth Cams, CFM 65mm TB, FC short throw, Steeda MIL eliminator, energy dogbone inserts, SVT 5 spoke wheels w/ Hankook K106 rubber, SVT dampers and FRPP 1 1/2 drop springs, Bix RSB retrofit, Eibach anti-roll kit(22mm front/25mm rear), slotted rotors and Hawk HPS pads, XCAL2 by FocusSport.

10-10-2007, 08:37 AM	#83
focaljet-1 Small Car Czar Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: On the RotorMedia helipad Posts: 28,716	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 This article on a earlier season might give a little more insight: http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto...festyle/20047/

10-10-2007, 08:52 AM	#85
j20000 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hopewell, PA (But, San Diego at heart) Posts: 5,814	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 I would imagine that it is going to be a D23 swap. Given FS' track record __________________ NEW: 2008 Ford Focus SES - Stock (but Loaded) GONE: -2003 SuperBlack 350z Performance Edition. Bronze Work Emotion CR KAI's w/ Nitto 555's, Nismo Cat-Back Exhaust, Kinetix HFC, Kinetix V+ Intake Manifold, Eibach Sportline Springs, Jim Wolfe Technology/UTR Carbon Fiber Intake, Veilside V1 CF Lip, Stop-Tech Stage 2 Brake Upgrade. LamarWH: who the heck is Ron Paul? BigMacDaddie: Tall skinny black guy that dresses up like a lady... pretty dang hot lady if you ask me!

10-10-2007, 08:57 AM	#86
j20000 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hopewell, PA (But, San Diego at heart) Posts: 5,814	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 I lightened it up a little and cropped it, it lost some clearity, but you can see the car a little better. __________________ NEW: 2008 Ford Focus SES - Stock (but Loaded) GONE: -2003 SuperBlack 350z Performance Edition. Bronze Work Emotion CR KAI's w/ Nitto 555's, Nismo Cat-Back Exhaust, Kinetix HFC, Kinetix V+ Intake Manifold, Eibach Sportline Springs, Jim Wolfe Technology/UTR Carbon Fiber Intake, Veilside V1 CF Lip, Stop-Tech Stage 2 Brake Upgrade. LamarWH: who the heck is Ron Paul? BigMacDaddie: Tall skinny black guy that dresses up like a lady... pretty dang hot lady if you ask me!

10-10-2007, 09:16 AM	#87
CrUziN4L [FJ] Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NY Posts: 15,401	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 wow the focus looks a lot better than the MINI from this shot __________________ Wanna know how to score some awesome sigs?...Add beer to a group of FJ'ers at a car show and *MIX*. haha

10-10-2007, 09:24 AM	#88
chaz493 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: In Yo Mama Posts: 1,551	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 yeah something about the location of the grille and the headlights makes the mini look like it has downs syndrome __________________ “Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” - Mark Twain Previous:2001 White Focus SE sport lots of mods- SOLD Current :2005 Blue Saleen focus #31

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10-10-2007, 10:11 AM	#92
j20000 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hopewell, PA (But, San Diego at heart) Posts: 5,814	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 HRK = Hot Rod Kris __________________ NEW: 2008 Ford Focus SES - Stock (but Loaded) GONE: -2003 SuperBlack 350z Performance Edition. Bronze Work Emotion CR KAI's w/ Nitto 555's, Nismo Cat-Back Exhaust, Kinetix HFC, Kinetix V+ Intake Manifold, Eibach Sportline Springs, Jim Wolfe Technology/UTR Carbon Fiber Intake, Veilside V1 CF Lip, Stop-Tech Stage 2 Brake Upgrade. LamarWH: who the heck is Ron Paul? BigMacDaddie: Tall skinny black guy that dresses up like a lady... pretty dang hot lady if you ask me!

10-10-2007, 10:27 AM	#93
mysvtftoy Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 2,346	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 Note about first show time. The FJ front page states: "The first episode will air on Fri, Oct 19 at 5:00PM. " Checked the speedtv.com site to set up the DVR and it appears the first episode initially airs Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET) , followed by the next three episodes at the same time on the subsequent Wednesdays. Check here: Link ==> SpeedTV.com schedule page (you'll need to set the timezone manually) Link ==> General program schedule (Eastern Time) __________________ money pit \| gas hog

10-10-2007, 11:40 AM	#99
wilko Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: WNY Posts: 1,195	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 The way the cars will be compared is HP gained over stock, style after mod, 1/4 mi drag (mod vs stock), hot lap (time difference mod vs stock). If the Evo goes from 300 hp to 415, they gained 115 hp. If the focus goes from 140 to 300, they gained 160 & beat the EVO in the hp gained. Sure the evo has more horses than the Focus, but this isnt a max hp comparison.

10-10-2007, 01:31 PM	#100
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