March FOTM: This IS My Winter Beater - The Ford Focus Forum

**Ataru** · 03-11-2007, 03:04 AM

The Competitors

and the winner:

focusownerskid

Quote:

Originally Posted by focusownerskid

Focaljet is more than a website for me, it is a family. For many, I know, it's the same. I have met some of my best friends here, have brought a lot of friends here and feel that I am better person for being here.

My (extended) family has given me so much, more than I could ever give back. Always there. Through the good times and the not so good times, everyone has never hesitated to lend a helping hand. Sometimes making for a big change in my life.

This site is more than just something I browse while online. It's the reason i'm online. I want to know what's new and I want to be able to know what's going on with all of my dear friends here. So many wonderful people have branched out to me from here, so much information and so much amazing advice.

One of the foremost reasons I drive, and will continue to do so, a Focus is because everytime I hop in, I feel that family bond. Ask anyone, the car fits me.

This particular Foci will be counted as my 5th. I cannot take credit for the (majority) of the maintenance and modifications. She has been cared for since she was new in '01 by 3 Stripes(Andrew).

I met Andrew shortly after he bought the car, and proceeded to make him catch the modding bug. I have seen this car take many different forms. Hell I sold him most of the parts

When she was up for grabs due to a MS3 purchase, I just couldn't let it slip by me. I had to have it. With 150K, she still doesn't miss a beat. She needs some more basic maintenance before she is dead reliable. She also needs a little cam timing tuning, but that will happen soon enough. But, she does very well for herself right now.

Overall, I am extremely happy with my newest purchase and wish I could have more Foci to my name.

'01 Focus ZX3
Twilight Blue
Cruise, A/C, 5-Spd
161,539 Miles

Motorwerks/
FocusSport/ITG Intake
Pro-M MAF
Iceman Tubing
Ported Stock T/B
Ported 2000 Intake Manifoldd
Crower 'Old School' Stage 2 Cams
Esslinger Cam Gears
FocusSport Race Header
FocusSport Flex Pipe
Apex'i 2.35in Exhaust
SCT 'Old School' 4 Bank Chip

Suspenders-Stoppers/
Progress Springs
KYB AGX
Progress 25mm Rear Swaybar
FocusSport Front/Rear Stress Bars
FocusSport/VF Eng. Dogbone
EBC Rotors
Mintex Pads

Rollers/
17" OZ Superleggeras/White - Contisport Contacts: 215-45R17
14in LX Steelies w/ Trim Rings - 185-65R14 Firestone Winterforces
15in Orangetacular Split 5 Spokes - 205-50R15 Falken Azenis

I.C.E./
Pioneer 6400 In-Dash 6.5in Screen
XM Roady Receiver
Kuda I-Pod Mount
Valentine 1

Insides/
Various Carpet Stains
FORD RACING Floormats
Orange 16in SVT Spare Tire/Wheel
SPI Shift Knob
Steeda Shifter

Outside/
Carbon Fiber Hood
Autozone Hood Pins
Custom Zip Tie Hood Pin Tie Downs
Focaljet Plate Frame
New Edge Performance Sticker
Massive Speed System Sticker
Focaljet Stickers
FocusSport Sticker
BEAT3R Plate

**Ray** · 03-11-2007, 07:20 AM

the custom zip tie hood pin tie downs are fantastical.

**Chaney** · 03-11-2007, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demonfire

the custom zip tie hood pin tie downs are fantastical.

We needed something to hold them, and could not really think of anything else. So I grabbed our Zip tie gun and we make some really long zip ties and called it a day. Once i get home i have more pictures of Drew's beat3r that we took this weekend.

**Dracconix** · 03-11-2007, 12:37 PM

Like I said in the other thread... I could not have lost to a better Jetter... (hmmm Drew... the "Better Jetter")...

And nothing beats the night we shared at Mid-Ohio in the Van... *wink wink*

**Zekester** · 03-11-2007, 01:18 PM

Congarts Drew....! Nice to see a fellow, (former) "TNE" 'Jeter win! In honor of your win, I actually got around to giving my car a decent bath today. Again congrats, well deserved......!

**orangeZXT** · 03-11-2007, 01:24 PM

sweet car drew

**Chaney** · 03-11-2007, 10:43 PM

**3 Stripes** · 03-12-2007, 09:28 AM

Nice Pics guys

Congrats Drew I couldn't think of a better person to sell it to. I have had that car dirty but nothing like you have with the snow and slush.

If I remember correctly that grill isn't held in very well so maybe zip tying to it isn't the greatest of ideas.

**focusownerskid** · 03-12-2007, 08:35 PM

Thanks everyone, thanks so much.

I love this car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3 Stripes

Nice Pics guys

Congrats Drew I couldn't think of a better person to sell it to. I have had that car dirty but nothing like you have with the snow and slush.

If I remember correctly that grill isn't held in very well so maybe zip tying to it isn't the greatest of ideas.

The hood pins hold the grille, not the other way around.

- Drew

**2focusd** · 03-13-2007, 01:34 PM

Congrats dRew

I think if you keep up all the positive words after having five Foci you may convince me to buy a third

-Brian

**avengerc4** · 03-22-2007, 11:37 PM

haha that's awesome

I do that stuff with my car also

good times!

**lepak91** · 03-26-2007, 08:35 PM

Way to go!

**Z63R** · 03-27-2007, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Chaney

Ahhh, that's beautiful.

Drew, your devotion to the Focus is inspiring even to a Focus enthusiast like myself... even your beater looks hawt and makes me want to lower my car just a lil' bit more...

CoRngrats.

**cjmartinyzx3** · 03-27-2007, 08:22 AM

looks great Drew.. well the best a beater can look

hopefully we can get some new pics.. to bad she is down now

**Saleen S121** · 04-03-2007, 08:16 PM

FOTM....im so confused.....so we need to trash our cars and be proud of them to win anything? what has this world come to. im going the wrong direction some one please turn me arround and point me the right way!

**focusownerskid** · 04-03-2007, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saleen S121

FOTM....im so confused.....so we need to trash our cars and be proud of them to win anything? what has this world come to. im going the wrong direction some one please turn me arround and point me the right way!

FOTM = A Focus voted on by your peers deeming who is the best competitor in the category. No need to be confused.

When you start putting your own blood, sweat and tears into these cars, it becomes more clear.

Until then, onward with the confusion.

- Drew

**Ataru** · 04-03-2007, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saleen S121

FOTM....im so confused.....so we need to trash our cars and be proud of them to win anything? what has this world come to. im going the wrong direction some one please turn me arround and point me the right way!

FOTM has a different theme each month. If you checked out the Nominations thread for the March FOTM, you would have understood this:

http://forums.focaljet.com/team-rigz...er-beater.html

**stockfoci** · 04-04-2007, 03:48 AM

Down River represent!

**Shiftknob** · 04-09-2007, 04:27 PM

Haha that is awesome! I bet it is fun to drive. Are those stock steelies with the lip polished? I should do that to the steelies on my 06 beater!

03-11-2007, 07:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 28,121	Re: March FOTM: This IS My Winter Beater the custom zip tie hood pin tie downs are fantastical. __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing - I can fix your car with a hammer. Intelligence is largely at the mercy of self-control *Roadtrippin.org* \| CART

03-11-2007, 12:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dracconix Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 1,798	Re: March FOTM: This IS My Winter Beater Like I said in the other thread... I could not have lost to a better Jetter... (hmmm Drew... the "Better Jetter")... And nothing beats the night we shared at Mid-Ohio in the Van... wink wink __________________ FSWERKS & Cosworth.... Proving Power > Traction.... 14.01 @ 106.66

03-11-2007, 01:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zekester Sir Buffs A LOT Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Torrington, CT Posts: 2,223	Re: March FOTM: This IS My Winter Beater Congarts Drew....! Nice to see a fellow, (former) "TNE" 'Jeter win! In honor of your win, I actually got around to giving my car a decent bath today. Again congrats, well deserved......! __________________ '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....

03-11-2007, 01:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
orangeZXT Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: for sale forum Posts: 8,679	Re: March FOTM: This IS My Winter Beater sweet car drew __________________ [FJ] check out my new project hit ALT + F4 to view the pics -There is a fine line between "HOBBY" and MENTAL ILLNESS"- [FJ] "more psi than your tires"[FJ]

03-11-2007, 10:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chaney Frushie took advantage of me Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Brighton, Michigan Posts: 2,346	Re: March FOTM: This IS My Winter Beater

03-12-2007, 09:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
3 Stripes Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ft. Myers, FL Posts: 1,615	Re: March FOTM: This IS My Winter Beater Nice Pics guys Congrats Drew I couldn't think of a better person to sell it to. I have had that car dirty but nothing like you have with the snow and slush. If I remember correctly that grill isn't held in very well so maybe zip tying to it isn't the greatest of ideas. __________________ Florida cRacker "people need to get crackalackin"- CrUziN4L 07 Mazdaspeed 3 Cosmic Blue 02 LG ZX3 (Project Car) aka The Miracle

03-13-2007, 01:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
2focusd [FJ] Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 15,364	Re: March FOTM: This IS My Winter Beater Congrats dRew I think if you keep up all the positive words after having five Foci you may convince me to buy a third -Brian __________________ Godspeed, Colin McRae, may you live on forever as the reason countless people fell in love with the Ford Focus (myself included). 1968-2007 '08 Carbon Grey Metallic Hyundai Tuscani GT V6 Early '00 ZX3 - E-spec in progress (Rattletrap) - Gone but not forgotten!

03-22-2007, 11:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
avengerc4 TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 871	Re: March FOTM: This IS My Winter Beater haha that's awesome I do that stuff with my car also good times! __________________ SVT #3602 of 3985 Screaming Yellow 1 of 253

03-26-2007, 08:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
lepak91 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 389	Re: March FOTM: This IS My Winter Beater Way to go!

03-27-2007, 08:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
cjmartinyzx3 NA Zetec Driver //// Where Bolt ons + Cams = 120whp Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marysville, MI Posts: 4,375	Re: March FOTM: This IS My Winter Beater looks great Drew.. well the best a beater can look hopefully we can get some new pics.. to bad she is down now __________________ Proud member of the 150k+ mile club 2001 zx3 crower stg3 cams/FC race header/2.5in exhaust/intake/tune/all poly mounts/H&R RACE springs/Koni sport yellow dampers/SVT RSB/CM stg3 clutch/CM lightweight flywheel/Torsen T2 LSD/SVT front and rear bumper/SVT grill and headlights /RS Wing/AEM UEGO

04-03-2007, 08:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
Saleen S121 Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ft. Hood / Killeen TEXAS Posts: 48	Re: March FOTM: This IS My Winter Beater FOTM....im so confused.....so we need to trash our cars and be proud of them to win anything? what has this world come to. im going the wrong direction some one please turn me arround and point me the right way!

04-04-2007, 03:48 AM	#18 (permalink)
stockfoci TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 764	Re: March FOTM: This IS My Winter Beater Down River represent!

04-09-2007, 04:27 PM	#19 (permalink)
Shiftknob TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: south florida Posts: 222	Re: March FOTM: This IS My Winter Beater Haha that is awesome! I bet it is fun to drive. Are those stock steelies with the lip polished? I should do that to the steelies on my 06 beater! __________________ 2.0duratec 14.92@95.67 OBX Catback--KN cone--50 wet shot--Eibach Sportlines

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