The New (Old) Toy - Page 3 - Focaljet

**hEaT** · 07-19-2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by biscuitninja

<--- might have a ported Powerheads Turbo head for sale....<-- ninja is also switching to an Aluminum head!

-bix

Baby steps for me

I don't even have a MBC on it yet hah

**biscuitninja** · 07-19-2007, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hEaT

Baby steps for me

I don't even have a MBC on it yet hah

You mean an adjustable fish bowl valve?

So weak and SAD!
-bix

**Ray** · 07-19-2007, 03:25 PM

yo bix pm me about that head

**hEaT** · 07-19-2007, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biscuitninja

You mean an adjustable fish bowl valve?

So weak and SAD!
-bix

Shhh

I got paid today. I'm excited.

Quote:

Originally Posted by demonfire

yo bix pm me about that head

You don't want that. DOHC Volvo head or nothing. Pussy.

**hEaT** · 07-22-2007, 09:50 AM

Tinted the tails and put a good bead of silicone on there to hopefully stop them leaking during the rain. Hopefully I can do the front turn signals as well today. May sand the headlights as well to get the cloudiness out.

**hEaT** · 07-25-2007, 08:31 AM

Tail lights not longer leak. New vacuum lines run for the BCS. Headlights sanded and compounded, really didn't do much unfortunately. Entire hatch is gutted and rear seats are gone now.

**Ray** · 07-25-2007, 08:39 AM

Joe leave the interior in that car. it's in too nice shape to gut out.

**hEaT** · 07-25-2007, 08:45 AM

It's not getting thrown out and I bagged and tagged all the hardware.

**SVTADAM** · 07-25-2007, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demonfire

Joe leave the interior in that car. it's in too nice shape to gut out.

**hEaT** · 07-25-2007, 08:54 AM

Ah well, it will be better if it does all go back in then it was before because I pulled some RANK smelling suff out of that car including a mouse nest full of turds.

**Bparks717** · 07-26-2007, 06:05 AM

what the rims on ur focus they are so freakin sexy!!

**hEaT** · 07-26-2007, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bparks717

what the rims on ur focus they are so freakin sexy!!

Thanks man

Those are the Ford Racing "Rally" 15 spokes. They are the same as the EAP SVT wheels, but Ford Racing powdercoated them gold and used a silver Ford Racing centercap instead of the black SVT one.

**hEaT** · 07-26-2007, 05:55 PM

Removed driver's side kickpanel, lower dash, and pedal assembly. Clutch adjustment piece thing or whatever is broken, but I'm going to try to rig it back together. Should be interesting.

Also sanded the painted the airbox black.

**hEaT** · 07-29-2007, 10:22 PM

Will it hold? Taking bets.

The tip of the screw went in a bit far, but just hit it real quick with a file so it won't interfere with the rod that slides though.

**Ray** · 07-30-2007, 09:41 AM

Joe,

Just get another one, or the DG piece. That might last a few months...

edit: there isn't any epoxy on there? just a screw?!?

**SVTADAM** · 07-30-2007, 09:51 AM

I hate to say it, but that wont hold. I didnt see the screw in it when you sent me the pics.

Maybe if you scuffed it up and used some JB weld and a tiny screw...but that one is...huge!

**hEaT** · 07-30-2007, 11:03 AM

I'm going to throw some epoxy on it today when I get home. If it does break, I know how to adjust it manually so no biggy.

**hEaT** · 07-31-2007, 09:29 AM

It's slathered in plastic epoxy. It should go back in today or tomorrow.

**Majikal** · 08-02-2007, 04:55 PM

I bet $.35 that you break it trying to put it back in.

On a side note, do you live at Walden during school Joe or at home? My girl said she saw you at Walden when she was moving in. If you live there I might actually enjoy this semester. lol

**hEaT** · 08-02-2007, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majikal

I bet $.35 that you break it trying to put it back in.

On a side note, do you live at Walden during school Joe or at home? My girl said she saw you at Walden when she was moving in. If you live there I might actually enjoy this semester. lol

Got it in two days ago. Finished installing it today. Not broken. Went for a 15min drive today. Went to pull the cluster out which in turn broke the hazard switch...which led to smoke and no more XR driving for a while

I went to put the switch back in after it broke and the both signals would stay on all the time...if I pushed it more it would turn the ignition on and if I pulled it up a bit I would hear relays clicking and smoke started to come from the switch. I think I need a new signal/hazard switch.

Yeah, I'll be at Walden. My roommate is also on here, but doesn't post anymore. JPZX3. He's got a white ZX3 with the same kind of work I have done. Where's your girl living? My g/f lives up on the top part and I'm on the bottom.

**Majikal** · 08-02-2007, 07:52 PM

Well then, I owe you 35 cents. She lives on the bottom part. Me and you are gonna get real close... REALLLLLL close. lol. If you're ever there on the weekend at least

**hEaT** · 08-02-2007, 09:03 PM

Ahaha, sweet. Time for some FJ bonding.

There is a pool. Sometimes it's open at night

Back on topic...

Here are some updated pictures:

The "fixed" clutch adjuster:

Ran new vacuum lines for the BCS and had Ray (Demonfire) run an aux line from the alt to starter solenoid since the stock one was pretty beat. He also redid the neg battery terminal since the crimp connection was too big for the gauge wire used. It's disconnected now since I'm working on a new signal switch. Also repainted the airbox cover since it was pretty rusted.

The hatch is where I want it to be. I may do the DIY shock tower brace this weekend from Merkur Encyclopedia.

**Majikal** · 08-02-2007, 09:11 PM

tinted tails look good... we should just have a g2g taking your engine bay apart and painting it.

**hEaT** · 08-02-2007, 11:29 PM

Sounds like a plan. First I need to yank the A/C and get a nice FMIC setup.

**Ray** · 08-03-2007, 08:28 AM

You still have the AC in, Joe. Does it work?

07-19-2007, 03:25 PM	#53
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,770	Re: The New (Old) Toy yo bix pm me about that head __________________ Cable Ties. Is there anything they can't fix? Driver > Car - in memory of GaryK *Roadtrippin.org* \| CART

07-22-2007, 09:50 AM	#55
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,646	Re: The New (Old) Toy Tinted the tails and put a good bead of silicone on there to hopefully stop them leaking during the rain. Hopefully I can do the front turn signals as well today. May sand the headlights as well to get the cloudiness out. __________________ 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

07-25-2007, 08:31 AM	#56
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,646	Re: The New (Old) Toy Tail lights not longer leak. New vacuum lines run for the BCS. Headlights sanded and compounded, really didn't do much unfortunately. Entire hatch is gutted and rear seats are gone now. __________________ 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

07-25-2007, 08:39 AM	#57
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,770	Re: The New (Old) Toy Joe leave the interior in that car. it's in too nice shape to gut out. __________________ Cable Ties. Is there anything they can't fix? Driver > Car - in memory of GaryK *Roadtrippin.org* \| CART

07-25-2007, 08:45 AM	#58
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,646	Re: The New (Old) Toy It's not getting thrown out and I bagged and tagged all the hardware. __________________ 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

07-25-2007, 08:54 AM	#60
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,646	Re: The New (Old) Toy Ah well, it will be better if it does all go back in then it was before because I pulled some RANK smelling suff out of that car including a mouse nest full of turds. __________________ 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

07-26-2007, 06:05 AM	#61
Bparks717 TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida, Palm Coast Posts: 391	Re: The New (Old) Toy what the rims on ur focus they are so freakin sexy!! __________________ 80 Firebird=sold (sadly) 89 240sx= project 02 focus zts= automatic (TRADED IN THANK GOODNESS) 00 Focus ZX3= euro sex beast in production I live to praise my lord father Christ

07-26-2007, 05:55 PM	#63
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,646	Re: The New (Old) Toy Removed driver's side kickpanel, lower dash, and pedal assembly. Clutch adjustment piece thing or whatever is broken, but I'm going to try to rig it back together. Should be interesting. Also sanded the painted the airbox black. __________________ 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

07-29-2007, 10:22 PM	#64
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,646	Re: The New (Old) Toy Will it hold? Taking bets. The tip of the screw went in a bit far, but just hit it real quick with a file so it won't interfere with the rod that slides though. __________________ 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

07-30-2007, 09:41 AM	#65
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,770	Re: The New (Old) Toy Joe, Just get another one, or the DG piece. That might last a few months... edit: there isn't any epoxy on there? just a screw?!? __________________ Cable Ties. Is there anything they can't fix? Driver > Car - in memory of GaryK *Roadtrippin.org* \| CART Last edited by Ray : 07-30-2007 at 11:13 AM.

07-30-2007, 09:51 AM	#66
SVTADAM Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3,083	Re: The New (Old) Toy I hate to say it, but that wont hold. I didnt see the screw in it when you sent me the pics. Maybe if you scuffed it up and used some JB weld and a tiny screw...but that one is...huge! __________________ Black Aria...#1211 built in 2002 Rain...1990 Ford Escort Wagon "Dear Diary...Jackpot!" Giggity Giggity Goo!

07-30-2007, 11:03 AM	#67
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,646	Re: The New (Old) Toy I'm going to throw some epoxy on it today when I get home. If it does break, I know how to adjust it manually so no biggy. __________________ 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

07-31-2007, 09:29 AM	#68
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,646	Re: The New (Old) Toy It's slathered in plastic epoxy. It should go back in today or tomorrow. __________________ 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

08-02-2007, 09:03 PM	#72
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,646	Re: The New (Old) Toy Ahaha, sweet. Time for some FJ bonding. There is a pool. Sometimes it's open at night Back on topic... Here are some updated pictures: The "fixed" clutch adjuster: Ran new vacuum lines for the BCS and had Ray (Demonfire) run an aux line from the alt to starter solenoid since the stock one was pretty beat. He also redid the neg battery terminal since the crimp connection was too big for the gauge wire used. It's disconnected now since I'm working on a new signal switch. Also repainted the airbox cover since it was pretty rusted. The hatch is where I want it to be. I may do the DIY shock tower brace this weekend from Merkur Encyclopedia. __________________ 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

08-02-2007, 11:29 PM	#74
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,646	Re: The New (Old) Toy Sounds like a plan. First I need to yank the A/C and get a nice FMIC setup. __________________ 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

08-03-2007, 08:28 AM	#75
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,770	Re: The New (Old) Toy You still have the AC in, Joe. Does it work? __________________ Cable Ties. Is there anything they can't fix? Driver > Car - in memory of GaryK *Roadtrippin.org* \| CART