XR4Ti Build Progress - Updated 06-23-08 - Page 20 - Focaljet

**Dukman** · 05-21-2007, 08:12 PM

When they first came out, I thought they were ugly as hell. A good friend of mine loved them.

Then as I got older and perspectives changed, I discovered that the XR4 was not exactly a pretty car, but still appealing in it own way.

Bitchin work Ray.

Id still like to see what it looks like squatting a bit lower, but I know that stance works best. (For now)

**biscuitninja** · 05-22-2007, 01:02 AM

I LOVE XR's, to me they are the euro version of the Fox Body Mustang. So many ways to modify, not exactly pretty, but a pretty damn good hammer!
-bix

**FoCAS'D** · 05-22-2007, 02:06 AM

I always liked XR4Ti's when I was a teenager. So much so I convinced my dad to buy a Scorpio. I used to drive that thing like a bat outta hell when he wasn't around and that thing could handle too. Scorpios were pretty nice inside. The had great seats with air pump bladders, good stereos, and the back seat had electric recliners. Scorpios were way uglier though. Anyhow nice job.

**Rodewaryer** · 05-22-2007, 04:43 AM

Nice work, neat cars the Sierra's, and of course the Merkurs. Cossies were running around English roads in Moonstone blue when I still lived there.

So were prototype Jaguar XJ220's........that was an awesome sight from the seat of a '66 Land Rover LWB......Jag coming up behind you at some thing like a 70-100 mph closing speed and I squeeze over to give him an easy pass, he blazes by.....it's wicked looking, esp from behind at those diffuser tunnels!

Luck with the Merkur! Glad you got the double wing version as well, the single spoiler one has a bit less personality.....

**Ray** · 05-22-2007, 06:54 AM

Lorin, i had some slight rubbage on the front left, which i fixed by raising that corner up 3/8". I need to remove / modify / cut / etc some more of the bracket that holds the marker lamp in.

For the rear i'm considering changing the springs to ones that are 0.75" lower (since the springs are mounted inboard, like the focus, effective lowering would be closer to 1.3" or so). I still need to corner balance the car, it would also be nice to get a total weight. I really like the raked look, but we'll see. Then again the springs are about the cost of a week and a half of daycare, and that comes first.

Jim, yeah those are pony wheels.

**hEaT** · 05-22-2007, 09:28 AM

Haha, saw those marks today on the way to work.

**steedafocusgirl** · 05-22-2007, 10:41 AM

I just bought another Xr4ti last night.

**belacyrf** · 05-22-2007, 05:42 PM

Wow Ray... awesome work... must be nice to not be afraid of electronics... I wet my pants just thinking messing with circuit boards

**Honkeytonk Monkey** · 05-22-2007, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hkysk8r07

how could you put down a xr4ti when you've been driving a micra.

Excuse me, it's a Micra with flames...

I'll forgive you this one time though

**hkysk8r07** · 05-22-2007, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honkeytonk Monkey

Excuse me, it's a Micra with flames...

I'll forgive you this one time though

wow well than that changes everything. the micra with flames is definately cooler

**Zekester** · 05-22-2007, 11:37 PM

Ray you are a man of "many" talents. Outstanding work & the car looks great........

**hEaT** · 05-22-2007, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zekester

Ray you are a man of "many" talents. Outstanding work & the car looks great........

That's what SHE said!

I feel like I'm back in 8th grade already.

**Ray** · 05-23-2007, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by belacyrf

Wow Ray... awesome work... must be nice to not be afraid of electronics... I wet my pants just thinking messing with circuit boards

thing about circuit boards are... they're just circuits. fixing cold solders and some broken leads is easy. testing caps and transistors and replacing them sucks.

**Ray** · 05-26-2007, 01:52 PM

couple more images

front clip:

and of course...

**tallguy2.3** · 05-26-2007, 02:24 PM

Noice

**Ray** · 05-28-2007, 04:06 PM

Couple updates (no pics, nothing exciting). Noticed i was getting piss poor fuel efficiency and my boost wasn't being consistant. Had it set fairly low (15psi or so) and recently it's been making 21 or so psi. something wasn't right. Went over the vacuum lines and found two split caps (they were replaced ... oh, maybe last fall? wtf why did they fail?). Anyway, fixed that, pulled the IC to TB charge pipe, wire brushed it, precleaned it and repainted that. Then i pulled the front grill and buffed the headlights clear (clearer than they were. look pretty good). Then i decided to maybe try and fix the windshield leak and pulled the rubber off then resiliconed it. Not happy with how it came out, will ahve to redo it. Of course, if it works i'll just maybe ignore the two spots the rubber no longer seats properly. heh.

**tallguy2.3** · 05-29-2007, 02:02 PM

Thats a lot of psi, what hp tq are you running again?

**Ray** · 05-29-2007, 03:41 PM

oem pressure is 14-15psi. car last i checked (last fall, before some more upgrades) was 203whp / 276wtq. that was on 17-18psi.

i think stock you're normally around 140whp / 175wtq

**tallguy2.3** · 05-29-2007, 03:53 PM

Wow, thats plenty of torque!

**Ray** · 06-02-2007, 02:51 PM

Okay scratch that, just got back from the rollers. new ECM, big VAM netted me a few. made 216whp and 294 or something torque.

fun fun fun.

15psi (oem boost) was 198whp and 274wtq, upped it to 17-18psi and made the other numbers.

**Dev** · 06-02-2007, 02:59 PM

hehe...

I love your car.

**tallguy2.3** · 06-02-2007, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demonfire

Okay scratch that, just got back from the rollers. new ECM, big VAM netted me a few. made 216whp and 294 or something torque.

fun fun fun.

15psi (oem boost) was 198whp and 274wtq, upped it to 17-18psi and made the other numbers.

Holy Monkey! 300 wtq-burgers!!

**LornesBored** · 06-02-2007, 03:35 PM

that thing makes 15psi from the factory?

wowzers

**Ray** · 06-02-2007, 08:39 PM

some pics hEaT took today

some air filter heat shield decor...

Poland Springs brand FMIC spray. (vacuum line, water source, air compressor)

**biscuitninja** · 06-02-2007, 08:49 PM

Up the boost to 20 and see what happens. Add alky or blue bug juice injection and you'll make much better numbers. My numbers were 273rwhp and 320lb-ft from my old SVO. Not bad numbers for a Pinto motor with stock like parts.
-bix

05-21-2007, 08:12 PM	#476
Dukman Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Right over there in Clearfield UT. Posts: 3,623	Re: XR4Ti Build Progress - Update 4-19-07 When they first came out, I thought they were ugly as hell. A good friend of mine loved them. Then as I got older and perspectives changed, I discovered that the XR4 was not exactly a pretty car, but still appealing in it own way. Bitchin work Ray. Id still like to see what it looks like squatting a bit lower, but I know that stance works best. (For now) __________________ 2001 ZX3, Rainforest Green - Somewhat un-modified. 2002 SVTF, CD Silver - Vortech Supercharged. Drive truck smart. Not Semi-stupid.

05-22-2007, 01:02 AM	#477
biscuitninja [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,647	Re: XR4Ti Build Progress - Update 4-19-07 I LOVE XR's, to me they are the euro version of the Fox Body Mustang. So many ways to modify, not exactly pretty, but a pretty damn good hammer! -bix __________________ 2008 Prediction: In the immortial words of Clubber Lang... "my prediction ... PAIN! " Waiting to pounce on a foreclosed home!

05-22-2007, 02:06 AM	#478
FoCAS'D TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: H.B., CA Posts: 945	Re: XR4Ti Build Progress - Update 4-19-07 I always liked XR4Ti's when I was a teenager. So much so I convinced my dad to buy a Scorpio. I used to drive that thing like a bat outta hell when he wasn't around and that thing could handle too. Scorpios were pretty nice inside. The had great seats with air pump bladders, good stereos, and the back seat had electric recliners. Scorpios were way uglier though. Anyhow nice job. __________________ IF you ask me, I'd say all cars have partially nothing coming out of their tailpipes. PZEV CHEET!

05-22-2007, 04:43 AM	#479
Rodewaryer Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Phoenix, Az. USA Posts: 2,905	Re: XR4Ti Build Progress - Update 4-19-07 Nice work, neat cars the Sierra's, and of course the Merkurs. Cossies were running around English roads in Moonstone blue when I still lived there. So were prototype Jaguar XJ220's........that was an awesome sight from the seat of a '66 Land Rover LWB......Jag coming up behind you at some thing like a 70-100 mph closing speed and I squeeze over to give him an easy pass, he blazes by.....it's wicked looking, esp from behind at those diffuser tunnels! Luck with the Merkur! Glad you got the double wing version as well, the single spoiler one has a bit less personality..... __________________ Rodewaryer (Mel Gibson only acted the part) 2002 Sonic Blue SVT Once driven to the Darkside, there's no turning back.

05-22-2007, 06:54 AM	#480
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,770	Re: XR4Ti Build Progress - Update 4-19-07 Lorin, i had some slight rubbage on the front left, which i fixed by raising that corner up 3/8". I need to remove / modify / cut / etc some more of the bracket that holds the marker lamp in. For the rear i'm considering changing the springs to ones that are 0.75" lower (since the springs are mounted inboard, like the focus, effective lowering would be closer to 1.3" or so). I still need to corner balance the car, it would also be nice to get a total weight. I really like the raked look, but we'll see. Then again the springs are about the cost of a week and a half of daycare, and that comes first. Jim, yeah those are pony wheels. __________________ Cable Ties. Is there anything they can't fix? Driver > Car - in memory of GaryK *Roadtrippin.org* \| CART

05-22-2007, 09:28 AM	#481
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,646	Re: XR4Ti Build Progress - Update 4-19-07 Haha, saw those marks today on the way to work. __________________ 2001 Twilight Blue ZX3 - Volant Intake, FC 65mm TB, SVT Header, RT High Flow Cat, SVTF Borla Exhaust, Koni's 1985 Nimbus Grey Merkur XR4Ti - Work In Progress Tuned By: Bristol Dyno

05-22-2007, 10:41 AM	#482
steedafocusgirl Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Palm Beach, Fl Posts: 1,229	Re: XR4Ti Build Progress - Update 4-19-07 I just bought another Xr4ti last night. __________________ "Why dont you go shave your balls you dusty old fart! " Turbo Steeda Focus #42- 2001 89 Merkur Xr4TI I am the Turbo Princess

05-22-2007, 05:42 PM	#483
belacyrf [FJ] Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my home is Posts: 17,303	Re: XR4Ti Build Progress - Update 4-19-07 Wow Ray... awesome work... must be nice to not be afraid of electronics... I wet my pants just thinking messing with circuit boards __________________ 1995 Turbocharged Miata for sale Former owner of Turbo SVTF

05-22-2007, 11:37 PM	#486
Zekester Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Torrington, CT Posts: 2,077	Re: XR4Ti Build Progress - Update 4-19-07 Ray you are a man of "many" talents. Outstanding work & the car looks great........ __________________ '04 ZX3 Premium, 2.3L CD Silver 5spd ABS & Alarm, Crane Stage 1 cams, K&N AirCharger CAI, MBRP 2.25" Flex Back Exhaust, Cosworth Flex Pipe & BSD Kit, '06 "ST" 16" wheels w/ Pirelli P6's, ST170 Lights w/ Silverstars, Euro Upper & Lower Grills, Steeda Tri-Ax/F Shifter, SVT Suspension, Pedals & E-Brake, "Cup Lip", Ford Ground Effects Side Skirts & Rear Bumper Apron & S2 Rear Spoiler. Custom D23 Engine Bay Rewiring....

05-26-2007, 01:52 PM	#489
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,770	Re: XR4Ti Build Progress - Update 4-19-07 couple more images front clip: and of course... __________________ Cable Ties. Is there anything they can't fix? Driver > Car - in memory of GaryK *Roadtrippin.org* \| CART

05-28-2007, 04:06 PM	#491
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,770	Re: XR4Ti Build Progress - Update 4-19-07 Couple updates (no pics, nothing exciting). Noticed i was getting piss poor fuel efficiency and my boost wasn't being consistant. Had it set fairly low (15psi or so) and recently it's been making 21 or so psi. something wasn't right. Went over the vacuum lines and found two split caps (they were replaced ... oh, maybe last fall? wtf why did they fail?). Anyway, fixed that, pulled the IC to TB charge pipe, wire brushed it, precleaned it and repainted that. Then i pulled the front grill and buffed the headlights clear (clearer than they were. look pretty good). Then i decided to maybe try and fix the windshield leak and pulled the rubber off then resiliconed it. Not happy with how it came out, will ahve to redo it. Of course, if it works i'll just maybe ignore the two spots the rubber no longer seats properly. heh. __________________ Cable Ties. Is there anything they can't fix? Driver > Car - in memory of GaryK *Roadtrippin.org* \| CART

05-29-2007, 03:41 PM	#493
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,770	Re: XR4Ti Build Progress - Update 4-19-07 oem pressure is 14-15psi. car last i checked (last fall, before some more upgrades) was 203whp / 276wtq. that was on 17-18psi. i think stock you're normally around 140whp / 175wtq __________________ Cable Ties. Is there anything they can't fix? Driver > Car - in memory of GaryK *Roadtrippin.org* \| CART

06-02-2007, 02:51 PM	#495
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,770	Re: XR4Ti Build Progress - Update 4-19-07 Okay scratch that, just got back from the rollers. new ECM, big VAM netted me a few. made 216whp and 294 or something torque. fun fun fun. 15psi (oem boost) was 198whp and 274wtq, upped it to 17-18psi and made the other numbers. __________________ Cable Ties. Is there anything they can't fix? Driver > Car - in memory of GaryK *Roadtrippin.org* \| CART

06-02-2007, 02:59 PM	#496
Dev Coffee Black Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: (Devon)Citrus Heights, CA USA Posts: 29,562	Re: XR4Ti Build Progress - Update 4-19-07 hehe... I love your car. __________________ RIP Nazar aka 'nazthug' 1983-2006

06-02-2007, 03:35 PM	#498
LornesBored [FJ] Special Ed. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 9,002	Re: XR4Ti Build Progress - Update 4-19-07 that thing makes 15psi from the factory? wowzers __________________ Post whore turned super lurker...

06-02-2007, 08:39 PM	#499
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,770	Re: XR4Ti Build Progress - Update 4-19-07 some pics hEaT took today some air filter heat shield decor... Poland Springs brand FMIC spray. (vacuum line, water source, air compressor) __________________ Cable Ties. Is there anything they can't fix? Driver > Car - in memory of GaryK *Roadtrippin.org* \| CART

06-02-2007, 08:49 PM	#500
biscuitninja [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,647	Re: XR4Ti Build Progress - Update 4-19-07 Up the boost to 20 and see what happens. Add alky or blue bug juice injection and you'll make much better numbers. My numbers were 273rwhp and 320lb-ft from my old SVO. Not bad numbers for a Pinto motor with stock like parts. -bix __________________ 2008 Pre