August Focus of the Month: Make a Statement! - Hooked Again - Focaljet

**Ataru** · 08-11-2006, 10:39 AM

The Competitors

And the winner:

Hooked Again

Quote:

History:

Believe it or not, this started out as a 2000 Windstar Limited minivan, at least that’s what we ordered from the local dealer. Since the dealer didn’t have the guts to tell us we missed the final date for assembly of Windstars and we were in desperate need for a car with air conditioning because our ’88 Accord was on its last legs we went to the dealer to see what we could work out.

As we walked on to the dealership I noticed a brown Focus ZX3 sitting by the front doors. At the time I didn’t care one way or another about the Focus, but the 16” polished rims, roof rack, bike tire tread side moldings and that color really intrigued me. The more I looked at the car the more I liked it, and it came with a bike as well! So we bought it after “test fitting” our family of five. We decided it was to become my car after a year, at which time we would look for a car for my wife…another minivan.

So once we got the car I started looking on-line for information about it and stumbled upon Focaljet.com. I discovered all that could be done to modify it and make it even more unique. My life hasn’t been the same since! I’ve made a ton of new friends and spent an uncounted amount of time and money because of this car. I believed I had gotten over the car addiction but once again became intoxicated with cars and horsepower, thus my screen name…Hooked Again.

After six years and several changes of direction as to how and what I wanted to do with this car, the addiction is still strong. I never thought I would keep the car this long yet I still have more I want to do to it. I love driving it everywhere and have no problem driving long distances. I also have never had a major problem with the car even considering it’s a 2000. I don’t “baby” it but I do take better care of the Kona than our other cars.

I think I’ll keep it another six years!

Model:
2000 ZX3 Kona Edition – Dirt Brown Metallic
Engine:2.0L Zetec
Horse Power/Torque: 156 fwhp/131 lbs-ft

Engine Mods:
FocusSport CoolFlo intake
Focus Central G3 70MM throttlebody
Jackson Racing Supercharger

Exhaust:
SVT header w/EGR and OEM SVT cat and flex
2.25” MBRP catback exhaust

Drive train:
’00 MTX-75 five speed
Stock axles
Brembo drilled & slotted rotors
EBC green pads
Stock rear drums
Rota 16 X 7 Bronze Grid wheels wrapped w/Goodyear F1 GS-D3 205/50/ZR16 tires
Eibach sway bars front and rear
Eibach Sportline Springs w/Eibach Pro struts and shocks

Exterior:
Full Reiger R-RX body kit
Carbon Fiber FX Yellow Kevlar hood
’02 Euro upper grill
ST170 Euro grey head lights
Hella Micro DE Foglights
Custom windshield banner

Interior:
Euro SVTF Recaro seats
B&M short shifter
SVT steering wheel
Billet aluminum HVAC knobs w/SVT HVAC assembly
Billet aluminum Euro style handbrake lever

Various items lying around the house waiting to be installed:
Powerworks Supercharger w/BBK
Ported/polished Zetec head w/Crower Stg I cams
’00 MTX-75 w/Quaife LSD
Clutch Masters Stg 3 clutch and pressure plate
Fidanza Aluminum flywheel
SVT engine block w/Eagle Rods…pistons undetermined
Fluidyne Aluminum radiator w/dual Derale manual controlled fans
Brembo slotted rotors w/Hawk pads
SVT center console wired to heated Recaro seats

**thefrush** · 08-11-2006, 11:22 AM

Great guy and well deserved! Congrats Dave! Can't wait to see it with all those bottom list parts.

**Dev** · 08-11-2006, 01:54 PM

Congrats Dave..

**Massive** · 08-11-2006, 02:11 PM

Congrats! That's one of my favorite front bumpers, and the bronze grids look so good on a dirt brown car

**GtnMaZumOn** · 08-11-2006, 03:54 PM

Holy Moly, Dave...what are you stockpiling all those parts for, Armegeddon???

Way to go, old man! I've always loved your car!!!

**sleeperlove** · 08-11-2006, 04:01 PM

a worthy car.

Ban hamster is coming if the waiting list doesnt happen soon!

**emgc64** · 08-11-2006, 07:31 PM

Very nice car... he deserves it....

**hotrodkris** · 08-11-2006, 08:47 PM

Nice lookin car for an OLD guy

**bigdaddyzx3** · 08-12-2006, 12:45 AM

Awesome, AWESOME car Dave!!!

I liked it the first time I saw it, and it has turned into one of the best Focus' out there!

Congrats!

**Zona Kona** · 08-12-2006, 11:54 AM

Blown and brown

. Congrats Dave!

the Dirt Brown Kona in Arizona

**Mrs. Hooked Again** · 08-13-2006, 11:25 AM

I feel as though I should begin with "This is Paul Harvey...."

Here's the REST of the story.

Dave can build a car from scratch blind folded - he is truly THAT talented. But as newlyweds with little money he found himself working on our cars because he HAD to - and grew to resent it. So I wasn't surprised when he swore he'd never work on another car!! He'd had enough.

Then he bought the Focus. And Hooked Again - yes - that's true.

Now you must know before I tell you this little story that Dave is a WONDERFUL husband and father. You folks know him and know his character as a good guy - it's that way at home too - He just REALLY is a terrific guy. So don't think poorly when I tell you this.....

Our oldest son had moved out so it was just Evan (who at the time was still not even 80 pounds soaking wet holding 50 pound weights) and our Catherine who was in a car seat - obviously not much additional weight. The four of us were in Dave's little car when a young guy in a red Honda pulled up next to us at the signal. Nobody said a thing but suddenly the air was electric!!!! The light turned green and off we went - neck and neck - to the next red light. Stop, wait for green, and off we go again - Honda vs Ford - young vs old - all the world at stake in this race through town. At each signal they traded who arrived first - the Honda would barely get there as we pulled up - but then the next signal we would arrive as the Honda pulled up behind us - neither of them REALLY flat out winning.

Dave just couldn't take it any more and well.... his racing blood just took over and his brain short circuited momentarily. (I'm SURE that's what happened.)

At the next signal he turned to me and well..... are you ready for this??? He says "Honey - please don't misunderstand, but would you mind getting out and waiting here for a minute? I swear I'll be right back!!!"

And he's still alive.

**thefrush** · 08-13-2006, 12:20 PM

^^ THAT STORY RULES!

I love you Dave.

**lordgoldthroneroom** · 08-13-2006, 12:29 PM

congrats man and all those parts just sitting around???...share the wealth!!! haha
-nate

**SVspeed** · 08-14-2006, 06:48 AM

what kind of honda was it??

**Ataru** · 08-14-2006, 09:15 AM

If all you can think of is "what kind of honda was it?", then you missed the WHOLE point of the story....

**TriniZX3** · 08-14-2006, 12:44 PM

what spoiler is that? very clean car btw, most have cost a fortune.

**tallguy2.3** · 08-14-2006, 12:55 PM

Thats an awesome story and an awesome wife for going along with it! If I tried that, it would never work.

**viatech** · 08-14-2006, 06:03 PM

Awesome looking car. I have seen it up close here in Modesto, definitely the nicest one around here. Congrats.

**Hooked Again** · 08-14-2006, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TriniZX3

what spoiler is that? very clean car btw, most have cost a fortune.

It was made in Spain and sold by Kurtz Kustomz Motorsports. Not an exact replica of the 2000 WRC wing, but a nice representation. I saw another vendor selling one quite similar but can't remember who it is. As for cost, I have never added it up...too afraid to really find out how much.

I look at ZonaKona's and think..."What the f*** have I done!"

Thanks everyone for all the compliments and the votes! I really am blown away by the attention.

**guitarseth** · 08-14-2006, 07:28 PM

Amazing car! Its perfectly put together in everyway. Good to see a person who knows how parts should be put together.

Is your CarbonFX hood tinted at all, or is that the way the yellow kevlar hood looks? It matches really freaking well, if so.

**Zona Kona** · 08-14-2006, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hooked Again

I look at ZonaKona's and think..."What the f*** have I done!"

Heck man want to trade

JK.

the Dirt Brown Kona in Arizona

**Housoft** · 08-14-2006, 07:52 PM

Very clean Kona.

"I also have never had a major problem with the car even considering it’s a 2000."

My 2000 ran like a champ besides a couple TSBs. It is what inspired me to get into my current paperweight.

**SVspeed** · 08-14-2006, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ataru

If all you can think of is "what

08-11-2006, 11:22 AM	#2
thefrush I <3 dyno queens Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 9,129	Re: August Focus of the Month: Make a Statement! - Hooked Again Great guy and well deserved! Congrats Dave! Can't wait to see it with all those bottom list parts. __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "shaft" in crankshaft. The ski bum trades security for face shots, the future for the moment. Considering how hollow the promise of a corporate career has become, who can say the ski bum is not the wiser investor in his or her youth?

08-11-2006, 02:11 PM	#4
Massive Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,562	Re: August Focus of the Month: Make a Statement! - Hooked Again Congrats! That's one of my favorite front bumpers, and the bronze grids look so good on a dirt brown car __________________ *JCM Racing #1* Chris 2005 cd silver SvTt 251whp 227.5tq

08-11-2006, 03:54 PM	#5
GtnMaZumOn Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Livin' off the fat of our great land Posts: 2,587	Re: August Focus of the Month: Make a Statement! - Hooked Again Holy Moly, Dave...what are you stockpiling all those parts for, Armegeddon??? Way to go, old man! I've always loved your car!!! __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: Everyone else is just carrion...

08-11-2006, 04:01 PM	#6
sleeperlove Sleeper Cars Suck Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the dirt Posts: 8,044	Re: August Focus of the Month: Make a Statement! - Hooked Again a worthy car. Ban hamster is coming if the waiting list doesnt happen soon! __________________ A nursery teacher was observing her classroom of children while they were drawing. She would occasionally walk around to see each child's work. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, "I'm drawing God." The teacher paused and said, "But no one knows what God looks like." Without looking up from her drawing, the girl replied, "They will in a minute."

08-11-2006, 07:31 PM	#7
emgc64 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Doral, FL Posts: 504	Re: August Focus of the Month: Make a Statement! - Hooked Again Very nice car... he deserves it.... __________________ black Zx3

08-11-2006, 08:47 PM	#8
hotrodkris I wanna cast Magic Missile! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: MY LOVE FOR YOU IS LIKE A TRUCK! Posts: 26,396	Re: August Focus of the Month: Make a Statement! - Hooked Again Nice lookin car for an OLD guy __________________ Official Pace Car of Vacuum Vulture Racing - We put the "uck" in SUCK!

08-12-2006, 12:45 AM	#9
bigdaddyzx3 Chicks Dig Rodeo Clowns Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the garden Posts: 7,985	Re: August Focus of the Month: Make a Statement! - Hooked Again Awesome, AWESOME car Dave!!! I liked it the first time I saw it, and it has turned into one of the best Focus' out there! Congrats! __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "suspense" in suspension.

08-12-2006, 11:54 AM	#10
Zona Kona Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Zona Posts: 11,738	Re: August Focus of the Month: Make a Statement! - Hooked Again Blown and brown . Congrats Dave! the Dirt Brown Kona in Arizona __________________ For Sale: Pedals, Wiper Switch, Hazard Switch, Windshield Wiper Pump & Tank, Oil Pump, Speakers, Crank Shaft Timing Gear, Cruise Control Module, Rear Sway Bar, AC/Vent/Defroster Buttons, Front Struts & Rear Shocks, Turn Signal Switch, Power Mirror Switch, MAF Sensor

08-13-2006, 11:25 AM	#11
Mrs. Hooked Again Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Modesto, CA USA Posts: 32	Re: August Focus of the Month: Make a Statement! - Hooked Again I feel as though I should begin with "This is Paul Harvey...." Here's the REST of the story. Dave can build a car from scratch blind folded - he is truly THAT talented. But as newlyweds with little money he found himself working on our cars because he HAD to - and grew to resent it. So I wasn't surprised when he swore he'd never work on another car!! He'd had enough. Then he bought the Focus. And Hooked Again - yes - that's true. Now you must know before I tell you this little story that Dave is a WONDERFUL husband and father. You folks know him and know his character as a good guy - it's that way at home too - He just REALLY is a terrific guy. So don't think poorly when I tell you this..... Our oldest son had moved out so it was just Evan (who at the time was still not even 80 pounds soaking wet holding 50 pound weights) and our Catherine who was in a car seat - obviously not much additional weight. The four of us were in Dave's little car when a young guy in a red Honda pulled up next to us at the signal. Nobody said a thing but suddenly the air was electric!!!! The light turned green and off we went - neck and neck - to the next red light. Stop, wait for green, and off we go again - Honda vs Ford - young vs old - all the world at stake in this race through town. At each signal they traded who arrived first - the Honda would barely get there as we pulled up - but then the next signal we would arrive as the Honda pulled up behind us - neither of them REALLY flat out winning. Dave just couldn't take it any more and well.... his racing blood just took over and his brain short circuited momentarily. (I'm SURE that's what happened.) At the next signal he turned to me and well..... are you ready for this??? He says "Honey - please don't misunderstand, but would you mind getting out and waiting here for a minute? I swear I'll be right back!!!" And he's still alive. __________________ Just staying involved in the things that intrest my favorite men!! Wife to HookedAgain Mom to InSaNe - 17 (who sometimes makes his MOM insane!!) Mom to KidMudDuck - 14 (the one who quacks me up) Mommy to Cali - 3 going on 20 (the Princess) Last edited by Mrs. Hooked Again : 08-13-2006 at 11:35 AM.

08-13-2006, 12:20 PM	#12
thefrush I <3 dyno queens Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 9,129	Re: August Focus of the Month: Make a Statement! - Hooked Again ^^ THAT STORY RULES! I love you Dave. __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "shaft" in crankshaft. The ski bum trades security for face shots, the future for the moment. Considering how hollow the promise of a corporate career has become, who can say the ski bum is not the wiser investor in his or her youth?

08-13-2006, 12:29 PM	#13
lordgoldthroneroom TEAM Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Greensburg, PA Posts: 133	Re: August Focus of the Month: Make a Statement! - Hooked Again congrats man and all those parts just sitting around???...share the wealth!!! haha -nate

08-14-2006, 06:48 AM	#14
SVspeed TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Gabriel, CA Posts: 490	Re: August Focus of the Month: Make a Statement! - Hooked Again what kind of honda was it?? __________________ 2004 CD Silver SVT FocusSport UDP, FocusSport Euro Grill, Focus Central ORP, AEM CAI, Rieger RX bumper, Eibach Pro kit and Dampers, F1 rear motor mount, Fidanza FW, Sachs clutch kit NEXT: Eibach Sway bars, SCT,Vortech S/C Just stock it's a rice eater...

08-14-2006, 09:15 AM	#15
Ataru Bridesmaid status updated: Still a bridesmaid Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Where the winds come sweeping down the plains Posts: 10,921	Re: August Focus of the Month: Make a Statement! - Hooked Again If all you can think of is "what kind of honda was it?", then you missed the WHOLE point of the story.... __________________ Owner of SONIC - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Focus ZX5 Yes, Sonic has a Car Domain Page [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions?

08-14-2006, 12:44 PM	#16
TriniZX3 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 66	Re: August Focus of the Month: Make a Statement! - Hooked Again what spoiler is that? very clean car btw, most have cost a fortune.

08-14-2006, 12:55 PM	#17
tallguy2.3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 5,717	Re: August Focus of the Month: Make a Statement! - Hooked Again Thats an awesome story and an awesome wife for going along with it! If I tried that, it would never work. __________________ Cosworth Valve Springs for Duratec- STILL FOR SALE! http://forums.focaljet.com/power/582...ml#post6572555 Crane Cams for Duratec- thought they were sold, but they might not be http://forums.focaljet.com/power/582...ml#post6572543 Infra Red 05 ST- Blown motor, waiting on more info

08-14-2006, 06:03 PM	#18
viatech Rookie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 27	Re: August Focus of the Month: Make a Statement! - Hooked Again Awesome looking car. I have seen it up close here in Modesto, definitely the nicest one around here. Congrats. __________________ I hate my car.

08-14-2006, 07:28 PM	#20
guitarseth Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Wooster, OH Posts: 2,918	Re: August Focus of the Month: Make a Statement! - Hooked Again Amazing car! Its perfectly put together in everyway. Good to see a person who knows how parts should be put together. Is your CarbonFX hood tinted at all, or is that the way the yellow kevlar hood looks? It matches really freaking well, if so. __________________ French Blue 2003 ZX3 Power Premium MTX Mild Naturally Aspirated build - Modded for driving enjoyment My Car Please help me with my engine build, buy my engine parts.

08-14-2006, 07:52 PM	#22
Housoft TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Seattle, WA Posts: 587	Re: August Focus of the Month: Make a Statement! - Hooked Again Very clean Kona. "I also have never had a major problem with the car even considering it’s a 2000." My 2000 ran like a champ besides a couple TSBs. It is what inspired me to get into my current paperweight. __________________ 2000 2.0l Zetec Sedan Retired 2002 2.0l Zetec SVTF Pitch Black, Cold Weather Package, Power Moonroof, Audiophile. Waynes Tune, Steeda SRI, SRF Stage 2 TB, Magnaflow Catback. Near Future: ORP, 2.5" flex, New exhaust. After that I'm gonna get a little crazy.