May FOTM: SVT Round 2 - mysvtftoy - Page 2 - Focaljet

**OmniFocus** · 05-19-2007, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mysvtftoy

In honor of my buddy Don Wooten (DFocusin) who took unwarranted abuse from a few folks here in FJ Team Rigz simply for showing some exuberance about a couple of relatively minor cosmetic changes to his new ride. He never once responded angrily to the (handful of) rude, unnecessary comments. You da' man, Don. Now you gotta win your AutoX open class!

You sir, are a quality gentleman.

**mysvtftoy** · 05-26-2007, 02:51 PM

One last update before this gets put to bed. Got to the track yesterday to run the car on NT01s for the first time (VERY similar behavior to RA1s) and the new FS camber kit. The car ran very well. Definitely sold on the NT01s. The only glitch was that the top nut on the driver's side camber kit worked its way loose (after hitting a rumble strip probably), but after applying a little torque wrenching -- that was that.

It was a great day at the track in Portland, warm (almost hot) and well-run.

Between sessions:

A couple small digicam videos:

Link: Heading into the chicane.

Link: Not enough room to pass.

**thefrush** · 05-26-2007, 03:33 PM

^^ Sounds soooooo sick! Love it!

**FORDSVTPARTS** · 05-28-2007, 09:44 PM

I want in car video, Hang a cam in there and give us a show

**mysvtftoy** · 05-28-2007, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FORDSVTPARTS

I want in car video, Hang a cam in there and give us a show

I have it, but have not had time to convert a lap to a web-friendly version. My computer does not have the proper port (it's a work computer), so I have to use the household portable which is pretty much getting heavy usage by the other family members.

**mysvtftoy** · 05-29-2007, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FORDSVTPARTS

I want in car video, Hang a cam in there and give us a show

Ok, here ya' go Steve...It's not the best resolution, but at 8+MB for one lap, I figured something small would be best. This is more or less representative of my in-the-clear laps for the day. There are basically three places where I KNOW I can shave time with little risk, but given the changed insurance environment, I'll be working on these changes gradually.

Link to YouTube movie ==> One lap with the Lotus club.

**thefrush** · 05-29-2007, 01:31 AM

^^ Very nice, love that sound!

**jimy_f_84** · 05-29-2007, 02:13 PM

That really sound like a race car!! nice

**mysvtftoy** · 07-16-2007, 12:12 PM

I lost my old video server (again) so finally got around to switching to YouTube and fixed the embedded links here.

I was out with the Mustangs Northwest guys (and a couple of Focus buddies) last week, so I've added another little in-car video to this thread (posted to my local crew last night too). I might update this thread with this kind of stuff from time to time, especially if I visit a new (to me) road course or something.

Link to YouTube Movie ==> Two Laps at Pacific Raceways (video resolution is best in the small image mode)

**SVT FanatiC** · 07-16-2007, 09:28 PM

sweet car, i plan on turning mine into a show car/ track car

**mysvtftoy** · 07-16-2007, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVT FanatiC

sweet car, i plan on turning mine into a show car/ track car

Mine's not much of a show car...I'm too lazy to cleanup after all the bugs and tar.

**mysvtftoy** · 02-23-2008, 08:36 PM

Rather than start a new thread, I decided to bring this one back from the dead with a couple of winter update pictures. After seeing several nasty rollover accidents at our local road course and hearing about others, I opted to get the front half of my cage finished off. It was not a cheap retrofit, but the builder did a good job of keeping the tubes tight to the interior without completely gutting the car. Here are some pics of the finished work.

I opted for a compromise side intrustion bar (vs NASCAR style or the rally-style X bars) as this car is only ever going to see HPDE usage. If someone *else* in the future wanted to use this car for other purposes, I think switching to another full cross tube to replace the brace I've got would be relatively easy (for an X at least).

This last one shows the relocated SPA Technique gauges. I might switch them because the bottom display of the gauge closest to the steering sheel is obscured by the wiper control lever. My least important reading will be water temp, so that's the one I could live without on-track.

Not real happy with the digicam just now. My daughter was messing with it and something seems off with the white balance and the exposures in general. Where is that manual?

05-26-2007, 02:51 PM	#27
mysvtftoy Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 2,477	Re: May FOTM: SVT Round 2 - mysvtftoy One last update before this gets put to bed. Got to the track yesterday to run the car on NT01s for the first time (VERY similar behavior to RA1s) and the new FS camber kit. The car ran very well. Definitely sold on the NT01s. The only glitch was that the top nut on the driver's side camber kit worked its way loose (after hitting a rumble strip probably), but after applying a little torque wrenching -- that was that. It was a great day at the track in Portland, warm (almost hot) and well-run. Between sessions: A couple small digicam videos: Link: Heading into the chicane. Link: Not enough room to pass. __________________ money pit \| gas hog \| schedule \| YouTube vids Last edited by mysvtftoy : 10-29-2008 at 12:20 PM. Reason: Lost my old video server; switched to YouTube

05-26-2007, 03:33 PM	#28
thefrush I <3 dyno queens Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 9,633	Re: May FOTM: SVT Round 2 - mysvtftoy ^^ Sounds soooooo sick! Love it! __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "shaft" in crankshaft. Fear usually limits us in seeing things clearly. Fear usually just gets in the way of us being happy.

05-28-2007, 09:44 PM	#29
FORDSVTPARTS TEAM Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,450	Re: May FOTM: SVT Round 2 - mysvtftoy I want in car video, Hang a cam in there and give us a show __________________ We are Tousley Ford offering all OEM Ford and Ford Racing parts at 10% over cost. PM me here or call Steve at 1-800-328-9552 during regular business hours. Now accepting online orders here http://www.tousleyfordparts.com You can also find us here http://forums.focaljet.com/tousley-ford/ 2002 Silver SVT focus , custom CAI , Stage 2 throttle body, VF rear mount, FRPP 9mm wires, EAP/MACH HID's, Borla exhaust, K-W springs, FRPP UDP, Brisk LGS plugs, Screamin Demon coil, Diablo predator tune via Mike at Unique tuning. 153.27whp-140.56 lb.ft.

05-29-2007, 01:31 AM	#32
thefrush I <3 dyno queens Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 9,633	Re: May FOTM: SVT Round 2 - mysvtftoy ^^ Very nice, love that sound! __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "shaft" in crankshaft. Fear usually limits us in seeing things clearly. Fear usually just gets in the way of us being happy.

05-29-2007, 02:13 PM	#33
jimy_f_84 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 1,130	Re: May FOTM: SVT Round 2 - mysvtftoy That really sound like a race car!! nice __________________ 05 Sedan Turbocharged Focus JF

07-16-2007, 12:12 PM	#34
mysvtftoy Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 2,477	Re: May FOTM: SVT Round 2 - mysvtftoy I lost my old video server (again) so finally got around to switching to YouTube and fixed the embedded links here. I was out with the Mustangs Northwest guys (and a couple of Focus buddies) last week, so I've added another little in-car video to this thread (posted to my local crew last night too). I might update this thread with this kind of stuff from time to time, especially if I visit a new (to me) road course or something. Link to YouTube Movie ==> Two Laps at Pacific Raceways (video resolution is best in the small image mode) __________________ money pit \| gas hog \| schedule \| YouTube vids Last edited by mysvtftoy : 07-16-2007 at 09:49 PM.

07-16-2007, 09:28 PM	#35
SVT FanatiC Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Winchester, Virginia Posts: 49	Re: May FOTM: SVT Round 2 - mysvtftoy sweet car, i plan on turning mine into a show car/ track car

02-23-2008, 08:36 PM	#37
mysvtftoy Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 2,477	Winter 2008 update Rather than start a new thread, I decided to bring this one back from the dead with a couple of winter update pictures. After seeing several nasty rollover accidents at our local road course and hearing about others, I opted to get the front half of my cage finished off. It was not a cheap retrofit, but the builder did a good job of keeping the tubes tight to the interior without completely gutting the car. Here are some pics of the finished work. I opted for a compromise side intrustion bar (vs NASCAR style or the rally-style X bars) as this car is only ever going to see HPDE usage. If someone else in the future wanted to use this car for other purposes, I think switching to another full cross tube to replace the brace I've got would be relatively easy (for an X at least). This last one shows the relocated SPA Technique gauges. I might switch them because the bottom display of the gauge closest to the steering sheel is obscured by the wiper control lever. My least important reading will be water temp, so that's the one I could live without on-track. Not real happy with the digicam just now. My daughter was messing with it and something seems off with the white balance and the exposures in general. Where is that manual? __________________ money pit \| gas hog \| schedule \| YouTube vids Last edited by mysvtftoy : 05-16-2008 at 09:26 PM.

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