Here ya go... update on the race car! 56k no way - Page 3 - The Ford Focus Forum

**Spatakula** · 01-29-2008, 09:56 PM

This post put a big ****ty grin on my face. Thanks.

-spatakula

**COSitsWORTHit** · 01-29-2008, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaidToRest

Nice! You should get white spray in bed liner, where your floor mats normally go.

wouldn't that negate the idea of gutting the car? Spray in liner is heaaavvyyy!

**Terrible1** · 01-30-2008, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spatakula710

This post put a big ****ty grin on my face. Thanks.

-spatakula

Why is that??

**JimmySolo2** · 01-30-2008, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spatakula710

This post put a big ****ty grin on my face. Thanks.

-spatakula

Did my car ever do that?

**So_Broke** · 01-31-2008, 01:00 AM

mmmmmm.......wires!!!!

**Terrible1** · 02-02-2008, 02:06 AM

Well I got all of the wires bagged up today. Took an entire 13 gallon trash bag filled to the brim! I'll have to get it weighed soon to gauge my progress....

Oh, I ordered some fun parts today as well. I'll post pics as they roll in. Lots more to come

**Spatakula** · 02-02-2008, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terrible1

Why is that??

Because it is filled with awesomeness.

And yes Jimmy, when i drove it to eat n park at the car show. hehe.

-spatakula

**Terrible1** · 02-02-2008, 07:23 PM

Been working hard today on the car. Got the toggle switches mounted in the dash to control the driver/pass side window and the fuel pump switch.
Then I pulled the pass. side airbag cover and mounted my gauges there. It turned out really nice!

I'll try and get some pics up soon

**Dukman** · 02-02-2008, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terrible1

I really want to get into Time Attack, and I race alot of local Autox and I'll be running in GT Live again this year. I just want to run the hell out of my car.... It's to much fun

And you're not all that far from Miller Motorsports Park either. Less than 3.5 hours if you drive like I do.

**Terrible1** · 02-02-2008, 08:16 PM

That is correct my friend!
I was there last year and ran the car. What a blast!
Will I see you there???

**Dukman** · 02-02-2008, 08:39 PM

Lemme know when you're heading this direction.

Now that I live during the day, I plan to head out there at least a few times during the summer. Not to race mind you, but to watch.

**Terrible1** · 02-03-2008, 12:32 AM

Not to race...... thats crazy talk!!!!!

**Terrible1** · 02-03-2008, 09:37 PM

Anyone else have any good affordable ideas on how to plug the sunroof???
Or better yet... any pictures of panels that have been riveted on?? Doesn't matter if it's a Focus or not. Just looking for as many pictures as I can find to get ideas. Thanks

**ZX3TUNING** · 02-04-2008, 12:04 AM

plug it with some Lexan!
get a sheet of Lexan machined with a deep lip on it you can mount a seal around the raised piece that pokes through the opening(flush with the roof) and then bolt it in place with some Carriage bolts http://www.aaronscapscrews.com/CarriageBolts.htm and washers and nylock nuts on the inside.

still gives you a nice view without major work to the roof!

**Terrible1** · 02-04-2008, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZX3TUNING

plug it with some Lexan!
get a sheet of Lexan machined with a deep lip on it you can mount a seal around the raised piece that pokes through the opening(flush with the roof) and then bolt it in place with some Carriage bolts http://www.aaronscapscrews.com/CarriageBolts.htm and washers and nylock nuts on the inside.

still gives you a nice view without major work to the roof!

Oooooooo.... I like that idea. Would it be SCCA/NASA legal though??

**Terrible1** · 02-04-2008, 05:32 AM

I just checked the SCCA rulebook and it can't be lexan

:

It has to be of similar material as the roof, so steel/aluminum/stainless steel

**focituner2** · 02-04-2008, 04:52 PM

why not some sheet metal? its cheap, durable and easy to work with.

**Terrible1** · 02-04-2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by focituner2

why not some sheet metal? its cheap, durable and easy to work with.

Thats probably what I'm going to do. Just have it cut a bit bigger and then rivet it to the roof.

**Terrible1** · 02-04-2008, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleeperlove

Definitely relocate the battery. Even though its a light weight one any weight you can get off the front wheels is great since they have so much work to do as it is.

How about this for a battery relocation kit???
It's out of an E30 BMW I believe since they come stock with a rear mounted battery. A buddy of mine is doing a battery relocation as well and he found these for $50. Everything is included...even the distribution block. What do you all think??

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**Terrible1** · 02-09-2008, 03:03 PM

Well I mounted the gauges on the pass. airbag cover.
Not sure if I'll keep them there...haven't decided yet. I'm so anal about these things

I was thinking about maybe mounting them where the air vents use to be on a plate of aluminum with angle rings. Similar to these but only aluminum plate instead of the plastic he used...

What do you all think??

**zx360** · 02-09-2008, 03:13 PM

^^i always liked that location for the gauges!

**Terrible1** · 02-10-2008, 10:16 AM

It needs to warm up here so I'm not just sitting on the computer brainstorming about the car

Here is the latest idea I saw. Now before you flame me for adding weight back in, just hear me out.
I was thinking about welding a THIN layer of sheet metal on the driver and pass. side front floor boards.... just to clean things up a little and smooth it out. Should only add a few pounds.
Input?!?!?!?!?!?!

**guitarseth** · 02-10-2008, 10:21 AM

If you don't need it, don't do it. That would be my premise for what goes into a racecar.

**Terrible1** · 02-10-2008, 10:28 AM

There are several holes I need to plug in the floor where the rubber slugs use to be, so this was just kind of a lazy way to do it

Anyone seen a Focus or similar car with something like this???

**Terrible1** · 02-16-2008, 09:25 PM

Next small project:
What to do with the pass. airbag cover area????

The cover is all dicked up on the edges and I drilled some holes in it to mount the gauges. After all was said and done, I hated the gauges over there. Not sure why, I just couldn't stand it

So now I have the hole where the cover use to be left WIDE open. The factory airbag cover has some weight to it, so I'm looking for other options. At first I was thinking the euro pocket panel option, but that would be pretty pointless on this car.

My ideas as of now are:
A- Leave it the way it is without a cover ( pretty ugly )
B- Make a thin aluminum panel to fit over where the factory cover use to be
C- Your ideas

What do you think??

01-29-2008, 09:56 PM	#51 (permalink)
Spatakula Stoned Scorpion says, "GET OVER H.....OOhhh! Brownies!" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rälëigh, NC Posts: 10,689	Re: Here ya go... update on the race car! 56k no way This post put a big **ty grin on my face. Thanks. -spatakula __________________ CAPS LOCK IS CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL.**

01-31-2008, 01:00 AM	#55 (permalink)
So_Broke TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 289	Re: Here ya go... update on the race car! 56k no way mmmmmm.......wires!!!!

02-02-2008, 02:06 AM	#56 (permalink)
Terrible1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 2,628	Re: Here ya go... update on the race car! 56k no way Well I got all of the wires bagged up today. Took an entire 13 gallon trash bag filled to the brim! I'll have to get it weighed soon to gauge my progress.... Oh, I ordered some fun parts today as well. I'll post pics as they roll in. Lots more to come __________________ Time Attack Unlimited FWD Class #26 SCCA E-Modified Class #26 Too many mods to list... Here is a link to my build thread http://forums.focaljet.com/team-rigz...6k-no-way.html

02-02-2008, 07:23 PM	#58 (permalink)
Terrible1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 2,628	Re: Here ya go... update on the race car! 56k no way Been working hard today on the car. Got the toggle switches mounted in the dash to control the driver/pass side window and the fuel pump switch. Then I pulled the pass. side airbag cover and mounted my gauges there. It turned out really nice! I'll try and get some pics up soon __________________ Time Attack Unlimited FWD Class #26 SCCA E-Modified Class #26 Too many mods to list... Here is a link to my build thread http://forums.focaljet.com/team-rigz...6k-no-way.html

02-02-2008, 08:16 PM	#60 (permalink)
Terrible1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 2,628	Re: Here ya go... update on the race car! 56k no way That is correct my friend! I was there last year and ran the car. What a blast! Will I see you there??? __________________ Time Attack Unlimited FWD Class #26 SCCA E-Modified Class #26 Too many mods to list... Here is a link to my build thread http://forums.focaljet.com/team-rigz...6k-no-way.html

02-02-2008, 08:39 PM	#61 (permalink)
Dukman Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Right over there in Clearfield UT. Posts: 4,104	Re: Here ya go... update on the race car! 56k no way Lemme know when you're heading this direction. Now that I live during the day, I plan to head out there at least a few times during the summer. Not to race mind you, but to watch. __________________ 2001 ZX3, Rainforest Green - Somewhat un-modified. 2008 Mustang GT, Vapor Gray - FRPP handling pack, 4.10 gears. Drive truck smart. Not Semi-stupid.

02-03-2008, 12:32 AM	#62 (permalink)
Terrible1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 2,628	Re: Here ya go... update on the race car! 56k no way Not to race...... thats crazy talk!!!!! __________________ Time Attack Unlimited FWD Class #26 SCCA E-Modified Class #26 Too many mods to list... Here is a link to my build thread http://forums.focaljet.com/team-rigz...6k-no-way.html

02-03-2008, 09:37 PM	#63 (permalink)
Terrible1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 2,628	Re: Here ya go... update on the race car! 56k no way Anyone else have any good affordable ideas on how to plug the sunroof??? Or better yet... any pictures of panels that have been riveted on?? Doesn't matter if it's a Focus or not. Just looking for as many pictures as I can find to get ideas. Thanks __________________ Time Attack Unlimited FWD Class #26 SCCA E-Modified Class #26 Too many mods to list... Here is a link to my build thread http://forums.focaljet.com/team-rigz...6k-no-way.html

02-04-2008, 12:04 AM	#64 (permalink)
ZX3TUNING Black EAPs = Love. Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC. Canada Posts: 2,284	Re: Here ya go... update on the race car! 56k no way plug it with some Lexan! get a sheet of Lexan machined with a deep lip on it you can mount a seal around the raised piece that pokes through the opening(flush with the roof) and then bolt it in place with some Carriage bolts http://www.aaronscapscrews.com/CarriageBolts.htm and washers and nylock nuts on the inside. still gives you a nice view without major work to the roof! __________________ Power in Style.... *ZX3Tuning* Part of Conglomerate Motorwerks! Mitch A.

02-04-2008, 05:32 AM	#66 (permalink)
Terrible1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 2,628	Re: Here ya go... update on the race car! 56k no way I just checked the SCCA rulebook and it can't be lexan : It has to be of similar material as the roof, so steel/aluminum/stainless steel __________________ Time Attack Unlimited FWD Class #26 SCCA E-Modified Class #26 Too many mods to list... Here is a link to my build thread http://forums.focaljet.com/team-rigz...6k-no-way.html

02-04-2008, 04:52 PM	#67 (permalink)
focituner2 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: crystal lake, il Posts: 737	Re: Here ya go... update on the race car! 56k no way why not some sheet metal? its cheap, durable and easy to work with. __________________ Project 400hp focus begins 1/5/09 www.massivespeedsystem.com- My home away from home!

02-09-2008, 03:03 PM	#70 (permalink)
Terrible1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 2,628	Re: Here ya go... update on the race car! 56k no way Well I mounted the gauges on the pass. airbag cover. Not sure if I'll keep them there...haven't decided yet. I'm so anal about these things I was thinking about maybe mounting them where the air vents use to be on a plate of aluminum with angle rings. Similar to these but only aluminum plate instead of the plastic he used... What do you all think?? __________________ Time Attack Unlimited FWD Class #26 SCCA E-Modified Class #26 Too many mods to list... Here is a link to my build thread http://forums.focaljet.com/team-rigz...6k-no-way.html

02-09-2008, 03:13 PM	#71 (permalink)
zx360 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clayton, WI Posts: 687	Re: Here ya go... update on the race car! 56k no way ^^i always liked that location for the gauges! __________________ FocusNation FocusRevolution

02-10-2008, 10:16 AM	#72 (permalink)
Terrible1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 2,628	Re: Here ya go... update on the race car! 56k no way It needs to warm up here so I'm not just sitting on the computer brainstorming about the car Here is the latest idea I saw. Now before you flame me for adding weight back in, just hear me out. I was thinking about welding a THIN layer of sheet metal on the driver and pass. side front floor boards.... just to clean things up a little and smooth it out. Should only add a few pounds. Input?!?!?!?!?!?! __________________ Time Attack Unlimited FWD Class #26 SCCA E-Modified Class #26 Too many mods to list... Here is a link to my build thread http://forums.focaljet.com/team-rigz...6k-no-way.html

02-10-2008, 10:21 AM	#73 (permalink)
guitarseth Look under the curve... UNDER THE CURVE! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Wooster, OH Posts: 3,583	Re: Here ya go... update on the race car! 56k no way If you don't need it, don't do it. That would be my premise for what goes into a racecar. __________________ French Blue 2003 ZX3 Power Premium MTX Mild Naturally Aspirated build - Modded for driving enjoyment My Car

02-10-2008, 10:28 AM	#74 (permalink)
Terrible1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 2,628	Re: Here ya go... update on the race car! 56k no way There are several holes I need to plug in the floor where the rubber slugs use to be, so this was just kind of a lazy way to do it Anyone seen a Focus or similar car with something like this??? __________________ Time Attack Unlimited FWD Class #26 SCCA E-Modified Class #26 Too many mods to list... Here is a link to my build thread http://forums.focaljet.com/team-rigz...6k-no-way.html

02-16-2008, 09:25 PM	#75 (permalink)
Terrible1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 2,628	Re: Here ya go... update on the race car! 56k no way Next small project: What to do with the pass. airbag cover area???? The cover is all dicked up on the edges and I drilled some holes in it to mount the gauges. After all was said and done, I hated the gauges over there. Not sure why, I just couldn't stand it So now I have the hole where the cover use to be left WIDE open. The factory airbag cover has some weight to it, so I'm looking for other options. At first I was thinking the euro pocket panel option, but that would be pretty pointless on this car. My ideas as of now are: A- Leave it the way it is without a cover ( pretty ugly ) B- Make a thin aluminum panel to fit over where the factory cover use to be C- Your ideas What do you think?? __________________ Time Attack Unlimited FWD Class #26 SCCA E-Modified Class #26 Too many mods to list... Here is a link to my build thread http://forums.focaljet.com/team-rigz...6k-no-way.html

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