My newly acquired Focus (56K Beware) - Page 4 - The Ford Focus Forum

**smokethebear** · 11-01-2006, 03:47 AM

I was thinking 2.3 turbo swap, but if that motor only has 32k miles, just powerworks it.

I love sleeper cars...

Lamar

**CWCZX3** · 11-13-2006, 07:54 PM

Edit: fixed all my image links and added the video of it running to the first post. So far i got about $260 in it and i will be getting a new rear window and tags on it to start driving it around.

**focuspl99** · 11-13-2006, 08:12 PM

lol keep us informed where your going with this dude.... please get it painted a single color...its like annoying me hahahhaha

anyways, cant wait too see updates! Project posts are the best!! wootwoot

**WinnipegZX3** · 11-15-2006, 05:32 PM

I vote for tungsten silver. Always have wanted to see a focus in that color, with svt svt or collection r/s bumpers.

**Minh826** · 11-15-2006, 08:10 PM

Where is the updated picture of the rear window?lol

**CWCZX3** · 11-16-2006, 12:33 PM

Another update.

**JFord** · 11-16-2006, 02:28 PM

Reminds me of this:
http://www.rossvw.com/vw/pics/harlequin/harlequin1.jpg

There is a harlequin owner in York so the owners sitE says. VOTE #1

**BowDown** · 11-16-2006, 04:22 PM

Gauge cluster broke? Or elec. problem?

**LornesBored** · 11-16-2006, 04:24 PM

^^ my question exatcly, maybe the battery was removed during the needle test lol

**CWCZX3** · 11-16-2006, 05:42 PM

Yes i was in the middle of testing/replacing the starter when i took those pics, but the clear part is broken.

**gemiller** · 11-19-2006, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWCZX3

Also it's wet in those pics and doesn't look as good in person.

LoL this quote made my day for some reason.. Everyone talks good and the owner is like nah its beat

Anyway you got yourself a nice trade off! Is it going to be a street to track car? or a dd?

**MrPotatoes** · 11-19-2006, 10:14 PM

that's a keeper

**CWCZX3** · 11-19-2006, 11:13 PM

It's already been on the street since friday. i had to replace the iac valve due to alot of corrosion in it cause some weird idling issues also replaced the tps before that but it ended up being the iac. It passed emmissions with flying colors. Now to get the bodywork done and get it shot with one color.

**CatMostFeared** · 11-20-2006, 07:59 AM

just one color

**02_SVT_Focus** · 11-20-2006, 08:53 AM

Why not make it a NASA Spec Focus Racer?! You already got it gutted, engine and tranny running. Just needs suspension, new rotors, pads, race seats, and roll cage.

**Z63R** · 11-20-2006, 08:56 AM

Just read the thread... yeesh.

Good luck with this project. How deep was the car submerged at one point?

Cool thing is that it's running and passes emissions testing.

Trade for radio control stuff... amazing. LOL. You win

**Black03ZX3** · 11-20-2006, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowDown

Gauge cluster broke? Or elec. problem?

It's just teh mad h0rspowers the car is making! 140 mph wtfomgbbq!!1!!1

You have to bring this beast to York one night...and when you do let me know! It's come quite a ways since I last saw it!

**CWCZX3** · 11-20-2006, 03:34 PM

It's out and about I will be driving it alot now. Come down almost any weekend it's not raining or snowing.

**xMandax** · 11-20-2006, 05:19 PM

haha the "River Rat" runs pretty good i was lucky enough to get a ride in it on saturday.

**Black03ZX3** · 11-20-2006, 09:25 PM

Did it still smell gross?

**CWCZX3** · 11-20-2006, 11:05 PM

most of the smell went with the carpet, thank god!

**1svt4u2c** · 11-21-2006, 01:33 PM

BAH! My wife got a ride in the river rat? lol, whats that? I didnt even get that ride in your Autumn Orange focus! YOU OWE ME! lol, jk. Glad to hear you have it up and running! I'll be looking for it.

-Matt

**xMandax** · 11-22-2006, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1svt4u2c

BAH! My wife got a ride in the river rat? lol, whats that? I didnt even get that ride in your Autumn Orange focus! YOU OWE ME! lol, jk. Glad to hear you have it up and running! I'll be looking for it.

-Matt

I' have gotten a ride in both so ha in your face!! thats what you get for not hanging out anymore........

**blackbird** · 11-22-2006, 10:42 PM

Looks like an interesting project, but curiosity has got the better of me. It never went "all the way under"? If it's running and the dash isn't ruined, the engine wasn't flooded but the trans did I'm guess just off a bank and a couple feet at most, correct?

**CWCZX3** · 12-01-2006, 08:16 PM

Bump for another update.

11-13-2006, 07:54 PM	#77 (permalink)
CWCZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: York, PA Posts: 3,505	Re: My newly acquired Focus Edit: fixed all my image links and added the video of it running to the first post. So far i got about $260 in it and i will be getting a new rear window and tags on it to start driving it around. __________________ 2000 Autumn Orange ZX3 "Beauty" 226hp 211tq Dyno Vid 13.243@105.49 June 06' Focus of the Month 2001 Flat Black ZX3 "Project River Rat"

11-13-2006, 08:12 PM	#78 (permalink)
focuspl99 [FJ] Racist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,527	Re: My newly acquired Focus lol keep us informed where your going with this dude.... please get it painted a single color...its like annoying me hahahhaha anyways, cant wait too see updates! Project posts are the best!! wootwoot __________________ Paul

11-15-2006, 05:32 PM	#79 (permalink)
WinnipegZX3 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Winnipeg MB Canada Posts: 660	Re: My newly acquired Focus I vote for tungsten silver. Always have wanted to see a focus in that color, with svt svt or collection r/s bumpers.

11-15-2006, 08:10 PM	#80 (permalink)
Minh826 Rookie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yorker, PA Posts: 17	Re: My newly acquired Focus Where is the updated picture of the rear window?lol

11-16-2006, 12:33 PM	#81 (permalink)
CWCZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: York, PA Posts: 3,505	Re: My newly acquired Focus Another update. __________________ 2000 Autumn Orange ZX3 "Beauty" 226hp 211tq Dyno Vid 13.243@105.49 June 06' Focus of the Month 2001 Flat Black ZX3 "Project River Rat"

11-16-2006, 02:28 PM	#82 (permalink)
JFord I Tease the Ban Hamster! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 4,810	Re: My newly acquired Focus Reminds me of this: http://www.rossvw.com/vw/pics/harlequin/harlequin1.jpg There is a harlequin owner in York so the owners sitE says. VOTE #1 __________________ 08 Volvo C30 Ice White www.joshfordphotography.com Become a Facebook Fan! Receive first look features and exclusive content! Personal Facebook Last edited by JFord; 11-16-2006 at 05:24 PM.

11-16-2006, 04:22 PM	#83 (permalink)
BowDown [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NY State SUCKS! Posts: 9,667	Re: My newly acquired Focus Gauge cluster broke? Or elec. problem? __________________ Project Red Sled: 2010 Sangria Red Metallic Fusion Sport - Custom SQ Stereo Underway, HID's on order... Project WTF: 2007 Blue Suzuki Hayabusa - Shaved, Rear Links/Spacers (Lowered 1.25"), VisionPro 6k HIDs, Sport Bags

11-16-2006, 04:24 PM	#84 (permalink)
LornesBored [FJ] Special Ed. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: West Van, BC, Canada Posts: 9,192	Re: My newly acquired Focus ^^ my question exatcly, maybe the battery was removed during the needle test lol

11-16-2006, 05:42 PM	#85 (permalink)
CWCZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: York, PA Posts: 3,505	Re: My newly acquired Focus Yes i was in the middle of testing/replacing the starter when i took those pics, but the clear part is broken. __________________ 2000 Autumn Orange ZX3 "Beauty" 226hp 211tq Dyno Vid 13.243@105.49 June 06' Focus of the Month 2001 Flat Black ZX3 "Project River Rat"

11-19-2006, 10:14 PM	#87 (permalink)
MrPotatoes Wanna touch my tots? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in your brain smoothing out the wrinkles Posts: 12,511	Re: My newly acquired Focus that's a keeper

11-19-2006, 11:13 PM	#88 (permalink)
CWCZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: York, PA Posts: 3,505	Re: My newly acquired Focus It's already been on the street since friday. i had to replace the iac valve due to alot of corrosion in it cause some weird idling issues also replaced the tps before that but it ended up being the iac. It passed emmissions with flying colors. Now to get the bodywork done and get it shot with one color. __________________ 2000 Autumn Orange ZX3 "Beauty" 226hp 211tq Dyno Vid 13.243@105.49 June 06' Focus of the Month 2001 Flat Black ZX3 "Project River Rat"

11-20-2006, 07:59 AM	#89 (permalink)
CatMostFeared Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crestwood,Ky Posts: 2,380	Re: My newly acquired Focus just one color __________________ 2000 Turbo WRC ZX3 www.focusxtreme.com/

11-20-2006, 08:53 AM	#90 (permalink)
02_SVT_Focus Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chalfont, PA Posts: 1,572	Re: My newly acquired Focus Why not make it a NASA Spec Focus Racer?! You already got it gutted, engine and tranny running. Just needs suspension, new rotors, pads, race seats, and roll cage. __________________ '02 Sonic Blue SVT. #246 CarDomain Profile Performance: JRSC BBK - FC 65mm TB - Focussport Coolflow - Random Tech ORP - Borla Catback" First Drag Night: 60ft (2.389) 1/4mi. (14.400) MPH (99.78) First Place 2007 Season Points SJR-SCCA Solo #20 SM Visit me on Myspace

11-20-2006, 08:56 AM	#91 (permalink)
Z63R Official [FJ] Distinguished Advisor Join Date: May 2004 Location: El Lay Ca Posts: 22,829	Re: My newly acquired Focus Just read the thread... yeesh. Good luck with this project. How deep was the car submerged at one point? Cool thing is that it's running and passes emissions testing. Trade for radio control stuff... amazing. LOL. You win __________________ . "I replaced the battery cables to the starter. I've been dreading it since the PowerWorks severely restricts access to the starter... A good job for a 6'2" 150lb pianist, but not so hot for a 5'10" 220lb wookie. - OmniFocus 2.3 Duratec ZX3 + some bits

11-20-2006, 03:34 PM	#93 (permalink)
CWCZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: York, PA Posts: 3,505	Re: My newly acquired Focus It's out and about I will be driving it alot now. Come down almost any weekend it's not raining or snowing. __________________ 2000 Autumn Orange ZX3 "Beauty" 226hp 211tq Dyno Vid 13.243@105.49 June 06' Focus of the Month 2001 Flat Black ZX3 "Project River Rat"

11-20-2006, 05:19 PM	#94 (permalink)
xMandax Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 3,658	Re: My newly acquired Focus haha the "River Rat" runs pretty good i was lucky enough to get a ride in it on saturday. __________________ 2004 Egg Yolk Yellow zx3 SCT XCAL3, MBRP cat-back exhaust, Short Ram Intake, Underdrive Pulley, OBX Race Header, SVT springs, SVT front bumper (soon to have rear done too), custom shorty antenna, 17" Drag Wheels, Painted Interior, Tenzo CF shift knob, STS, Momo Superturismo Pedals [FJ] ALL STAR

11-20-2006, 09:25 PM	#95 (permalink)
Black03ZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: University Park, Pa. Posts: 1,220	Re: My newly acquired Focus Did it still smell gross? __________________

11-20-2006, 11:05 PM	#96 (permalink)
CWCZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: York, PA Posts: 3,505	Re: My newly acquired Focus most of the smell went with the carpet, thank god! __________________ 2000 Autumn Orange ZX3 "Beauty" 226hp 211tq Dyno Vid 13.243@105.49 June 06' Focus of the Month 2001 Flat Black ZX3 "Project River Rat"

11-21-2006, 01:33 PM	#97 (permalink)
1svt4u2c Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 2,840	Re: My newly acquired Focus BAH! My wife got a ride in the river rat? lol, whats that? I didnt even get that ride in your Autumn Orange focus! YOU OWE ME! lol, jk. Glad to hear you have it up and running! I'll be looking for it. -Matt __________________ .._____ ............<--2003 SVT Focus /___l__\__ ........#2940 of 3985 l(o)____(o)l........Build Date 06/13/03

11-22-2006, 10:42 PM	#99 (permalink)
blackbird Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SoCal (High Desert) Posts: 1,349	Re: My newly acquired Focus Looks like an interesting project, but curiosity has got the better of me. It never went "all the way under"? If it's running and the dash isn't ruined, the engine wasn't flooded but the trans did I'm guess just off a bank and a couple feet at most, correct? __________________ Eric H. '04 SVTF (Screaming Yellow/EAP ZX3) - '02 SVTF (CD Silver - Vortech-equipped) '92 Dodge Daytona IROC R/T - '81 & '85 Chevy Citation X-11 - '93 Olds Achieva SCX W41 (x2) plus a Cobalt, a Neon, and a bunch of other stuff...

12-01-2006, 08:16 PM	#100 (permalink)
CWCZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: York, PA Posts: 3,505	Re: My newly acquired Focus Bump for another update. __________________ 2000 Autumn Orange ZX3 "Beauty" 226hp 211tq Dyno Vid 13.243@105.49 June 06' Focus of the Month 2001 Flat Black ZX3 "Project River Rat"

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