Street Tuner Challenge season 3 - Page 11 - Focaljet

**MrTea** · 10-18-2007, 01:54 PM

the 600hp mini was a drag car they build. you can usually find it by searching "worlds fastest mini" if that helps. think it was a 10.7 car or something on the 1.6 with mucho boosto. but can they do that and make the car turn.....i haven't seen that from them yet?

...and i haven't checked other forums yet. but did they not show that opening sequence to anyone before letting it be put on there?? i mean, it can't just be us that thinks it was horrible, can it?

**OmniFocus** · 10-18-2007, 01:56 PM

They may have a challenge with the new Mini motor since it doesn't share anything with the old one.

**only_in_a_domestic** · 10-18-2007, 02:00 PM

the boys at focussport were lookin pretty sexy on tv. lol

can't wait to see more

really hope you guys win... and great publicity!!

**CleanZX3** · 10-18-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by S. on Da 5

I had no idea the Focus Sport guys looked like such nerds.

LOL! Well...they are VW guys as well, so that explains it.

(kidding)

**Thameth** · 10-18-2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by focaljet-1

Just so everyone stops mentioning/asking...

The initial filming for the show's first segment started before Job 1 for the '08 Focus. FS had no choice but to bring their ST as a stand-in as the car that they are using for the build still needed to be built and ship across the country.

Yea, but it did look like FS got a preproduction car and not a standard factory car. The car looked like it had some miles on it in the shop along with it being covered in rust for a brand new car. Looked like it had been on the streets for a few weeks already.

**FocusSportVP** · 10-18-2007, 03:23 PM

The car we got is a pre-production car that was used for testing in Michigan, so its got some rusty parts on it, yes.

**whyme** · 10-18-2007, 04:14 PM

did ford give it to you to make the show or did you have to pull teeth to make them sell you one?

**paulhaskew** · 10-18-2007, 04:31 PM

just watched the show, interesting format... We need more smiles

**focaljet-1** · 10-18-2007, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Thameth

Yea, but it did look like FS got a preproduction car and not a standard factory car. The car looked like it had some miles on it in the shop along with it being covered in rust for a brand new car. Looked like it had been on the streets for a few weeks already.

OK, it was their SEMA car that had yet to be built. But as Randy said, the pre-production model they got still did not reach them in time for the opening credits shoot.

**SuperFlea** · 10-19-2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MrTea

....and i just finished uploading the torrent of tonights episode, didnt' trim any fat though, it's commercials and all. thepiratebay.org/tor/3846900/STC.S3.E1

I can't see / download this. How does it work?

**Chalz** · 10-19-2007, 12:02 PM

It is a torrent file. To learn more:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent

**Justacarguy** · 10-19-2007, 05:12 PM

I have a question about the 08 Foc they are using in the Challenge. If it is an 08 the brakes are front disc rear drum setup. It would make things a little dicey if the team puts 330 HP to the wheels. The Foc would be a wild bandit because it wouldn't be able to stop. So does anybody know if the Foc used on the show has front and rear disc or the stock disc/drum factory combo.

The reason I ask this is because I just read Car and Drivers initial review of the 08 Foc and they recorded a whooping 190 foot stopping distance.

http://www.caranddriver.com/shortroa...ons-page2.html

Now Car and Driver did not specify if they had ABS equipped on there test car or not. However, if it was equipped with ABS and it does have the stopping distance of 190 feet with only 140 Hp. Imagine what the stopping distance would be if the Foc had 330 HP. That would kill the cars handling. The driver would have to ride the brakes all the time.

**Thameth** · 10-19-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Justacarguy

I have a question about the 08 Foc they are using in the Challenge. If it is an 08 the brakes are front disc rear drum setup. It would make things a little dicey if the team puts 330 HP to the wheels. The Foc would be a wild bandit because it wouldn't be able to stop. So does anybody know if the Foc used on the show has front and rear disc or the stock disc/drum factory combo.

The reason I ask this is because I just read Car and Drivers initial review of the 08 Foc and they record a whooping 190 foot stopping distance.

http://www.caranddriver.com/shortroa...ons-page2.html

Now Car and Driver did not specify if they had ABS equipped on there test car or not. However, if it was equipped with ABS and it does have the stopping distance of 190 feet with only 140 Hp. Imagine what the stopping distance would be if the Foc had 330 HP. That would kill the cars handling. The driver would have to ride the brakes all the time.

As many people have pointed out in other threads about the 08 Focus. The FocusSport White Hatch race car that pushes I think near 300hp is running a rear drum set up and did fine at the track while passing Corvettes.

I'm not for a drum setup at all, I agree this car should have rear disks. But its not something that will make the car squirrelly or dangerous by a long shot. Remember in small cars MOST of your braking is all up front...

**BUR_ZX3** · 10-19-2007, 05:19 PM

They can upgrade the brakes if they'd like.

**ClintB1321** · 10-19-2007, 05:21 PM

A focus can do wonders with a good brake set-up

**Thameth** · 10-19-2007, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ClintB1321

A focus can do wonders with a good brake set-up

The SVTF is one of the best set of brakes I've ever felt in any car i've driven...

**FocusSportVP** · 10-19-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Justacarguy

I have a question about the 08 Foc they are using in the Challenge. If it is an 08 the brakes are front disc rear drum setup. It would make things a little dicey if the team puts 330 HP to the wheels. The Foc would be a wild bandit because it wouldn't be able to stop. So does anybody know if the Foc used on the show has front and rear disc or the stock disc/drum factory combo.

The reason I ask this is because I just read Car and Drivers initial review of the 08 Foc and they record a whooping 190 foot stopping distance.

http://www.caranddriver.com/shortroa...ons-page2.html

Now Car and Driver did not specify if they had ABS equipped on there test car or not. However, if it was equipped with ABS and it does have the stopping distance of 190 feet with only 140 Hp. Imagine what the stopping distance would be if the Foc had 330 HP. That would kill the cars handling. The driver would have to ride the brakes all the time.

The car in my signature is running the stock size rotors cross drilled with high performance pads and the stock rear drums. We've already proven it can be done and you can see it in action here:

http://focussport.com/jetfest2_video2.htm

The good stuff starts about 2 minutes into the footage.

**Justacarguy** · 10-19-2007, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusSportVP

The car in my signature is running the stock size rotors cross drilled with high performance pads and the stock rear drums. We've already proven it can be done and you can see it in action here:

http://focussport.com/jetfest2_video2.htm

The good stuff starts about 2 minutes into the footage.

Damn................... you passed a Porsche and a Vette. I thought you couldn't have a Disc/drum setup in a high performance car because the drums would burn up. I guess that answers my question.

**Black'02SVT** · 10-20-2007, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FocusSportVP

...see it in action here:
http://focussport.com/jetfest2_video2.htm

Nice Video!

I definately enjoyed seeing you guys on the show. I think you guys came off the best of the three teams as well. I look forward to seeing your build unfold!

**focaljet-1** · 10-20-2007, 11:14 PM

I heard that Mark Fields mentioned FocusSport and their effort in the Street Tuner Challenge in company-wide broadcast to employees earlier this week.

Pretty impressive when an executive at that level gives you props.

Congrats FocusSport!

**MattZTS** · 10-21-2007, 12:34 AM

focus sport does the focus proud. im glad there getting props from a ford exec. maybe with them being on this show ford will see theres a market for a performance focus.

ive only saw the first episode and it already makes me want to get an 08. i know 90% of people here dont like it, but i see the potential.

**nepa03focus** · 10-21-2007, 06:02 AM

finally just watched it, props to focus sport. but i feel dumber after watching the beginning about the cars lol mini cooper ss? i wish they would have done this earlier and used a hatchback lol.

**Draxas** · 10-21-2007, 11:03 AM

There are a number of Focus owners who regularly track their cars (including me) that still have the factory rear drums installed. Sure, it would be nice to have rear discs on my car, but the drums have held up just fine. Maybe I need to get in a car that has the rear discs so I can make a good comparison...

Egz,

does your car have rear discs?

**Egz** · 10-21-2007, 03:03 PM

Yes. A junkyard set from an 2001 AdvancTrac Focus. I'm sorry that when you got your hands on it, I was down to my last cm of brake pad in the front. Those are now in the trash, and almost all the parts for my 2005 front conversion is here.

10-18-2007, 01:54 PM	#251
MrTea TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 259	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 the 600hp mini was a drag car they build. you can usually find it by searching "worlds fastest mini" if that helps. think it was a 10.7 car or something on the 1.6 with mucho boosto. but can they do that and make the car turn.....i haven't seen that from them yet? ...and i haven't checked other forums yet. but did they not show that opening sequence to anyone before letting it be put on there?? i mean, it can't just be us that thinks it was horrible, can it? __________________ '03 Mazda6i with a few mods http://members.cardomain.com/mrtea

10-18-2007, 01:56 PM	#252
OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 25,823	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 They may have a challenge with the new Mini motor since it doesn't share anything with the old one. __________________ Check out the shiny new PirateNinjasWithLasers.com for the latest updates in 24 Hours of LeMons goodness. Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "rad" in scrub radius, and the "ack" in ackerman.

10-18-2007, 02:00 PM	#253
only_in_a_domestic Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,525	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 the boys at focussport were lookin pretty sexy on tv. lol can't wait to see more really hope you guys win... and great publicity!! __________________ ClutchMasters is Garbage

10-18-2007, 03:23 PM	#256
FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,496	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 The car we got is a pre-production car that was used for testing in Michigan, so its got some rusty parts on it, yes. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

10-18-2007, 04:14 PM	#257
whyme Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: angola, NY Posts: 1,668	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 did ford give it to you to make the show or did you have to pull teeth to make them sell you one? __________________ 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.

10-18-2007, 04:31 PM	#258
paulhaskew Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pierce County, WA Posts: 3,263	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 just watched the show, interesting format... We need more smiles __________________ 2005 CD Silver ST-T - Too much FWHP! Motive Racing - [> = my friend! I, like God, do not play with dice and do not believe in coincidence. Words are the means to meaning, and for some, the annunciation of truth. And the truth is, there is something terribly wrong with this country.

10-19-2007, 12:02 PM	#261
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10-19-2007, 05:12 PM	#262
Justacarguy Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 23	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 I have a question about the 08 Foc they are using in the Challenge. If it is an 08 the brakes are front disc rear drum setup. It would make things a little dicey if the team puts 330 HP to the wheels. The Foc would be a wild bandit because it wouldn't be able to stop. So does anybody know if the Foc used on the show has front and rear disc or the stock disc/drum factory combo. The reason I ask this is because I just read Car and Drivers initial review of the 08 Foc and they recorded a whooping 190 foot stopping distance. http://www.caranddriver.com/shortroa...ons-page2.html Now Car and Driver did not specify if they had ABS equipped on there test car or not. However, if it was equipped with ABS and it does have the stopping distance of 190 feet with only 140 Hp. Imagine what the stopping distance would be if the Foc had 330 HP. That would kill the cars handling. The driver would have to ride the brakes all the time. Last edited by Justacarguy : 10-19-2007 at 05:33 PM.

10-19-2007, 05:19 PM	#264
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10-19-2007, 05:21 PM	#265
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10-20-2007, 11:14 PM	#270
focaljet-1 Small Car Czar Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: On the RotorMedia helipad Posts: 28,987	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 I heard that Mark Fields mentioned FocusSport and their effort in the Street Tuner Challenge in company-wide broadcast to employees earlier this week. Pretty impressive when an executive at that level gives you props. Congrats FocusSport!

10-21-2007, 12:34 AM	#271
MattZTS [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Clifton, NJ Posts: 5,266	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 focus sport does the focus proud. im glad there getting props from a ford exec. maybe with them being on this show ford will see theres a market for a performance focus. ive only saw the first episode and it already makes me want to get an 08. i know 90% of people here dont like it, but i see the potential. __________________ 2005 satin silver mustang v6

10-21-2007, 06:02 AM	#272
nepa03focus TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 454	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 finally just watched it, props to focus sport. but i feel dumber after watching the beginning about the cars lol mini cooper ss? i wish they would have done this earlier and used a hatchback lol.

10-21-2007, 11:03 AM	#273
Draxas Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 1,582	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 There are a number of Focus owners who regularly track their cars (including me) that still have the factory rear drums installed. Sure, it would be nice to have rear discs on my car, but the drums have held up just fine. Maybe I need to get in a car that has the rear discs so I can make a good comparison... Egz, does your car have rear discs? __________________ Nikolas www.RedlineTimeAttack.com www.RedlineTrackEvents.com Host of the Focus Challenge www.FocusChallenge.com

10-21-2007, 03:03 PM	#274
Egz Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tappahannock, VA Posts: 19,343	Re: Street Tuner Challenge season 3 Yes. A junkyard set from an 2001 AdvancTrac Focus. I'm sorry that when you got your hands on it, I was down to my last cm of brake pad in the front. Those are now in the trash, and almost all the parts for my 2005 front conversion is here.