Duratec Focus number 3... - Focaljet

**Mr. Blue** · 03-09-2008, 11:03 PM

So I guess I must really like Duratec Focii.

This is my third daily driver in the past 3 years. I think this one will last a while. Fell into an extrodinary deal on this car so the blue '03 Focus went away and this black '04 in now a part of the household.

I think I'll call it Carbon.

So far it's got a Cosworth Intake, Focussport Sport Exhaust with the muffler removed, H & R coil-overs, H & R rear sway bar with poly bushings, Centerline Storms in 15 x 7 with BFG G-Force Sports, and an Alpine CDA-9885.

**enflamednebula** · 03-09-2008, 11:08 PM

looks really really good, i love those wheels.

**Robs06** · 03-09-2008, 11:15 PM

Wow it does sound like you like Duratec Foci.

**s0lid** · 03-09-2008, 11:16 PM

I Want A Bike Rack For My Black Zx3. It Looks Soo Good On Ur Car!!!@@!

**ridindirtyzx3** · 03-09-2008, 11:21 PM

that looks awesome, im really liking the rims. im not a huge fan of the roof rack, but i guess as long as you like it or use it, thats all that really matters. so do u have any plans for any more mods?

**FocusSportVP** · 03-09-2008, 11:22 PM

You own 5 Duratecs and not one FocusSport turbo kit?!?!?! What the F?

**VizualXTacyZX3** · 03-09-2008, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusSportVP

You own 5 Duratecs and not one FocusSport turbo kit?!?!?! What the F?

hey now randy, we all dont have the ability to boost our foci as we like whenever we like

cuz trust me, you would've gotten a call a long time ago if so

nice fofo blue!!!

**FocusSportVP** · 03-10-2008, 12:02 AM

I'm 98% joking.

**Mr. Blue** · 03-10-2008, 12:11 AM

I think Randy knows how CA legal at least ONE of our Foci is.

Besides Randy, at least one of the Duratecs will have a piece of an FS turbo kit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ridindirtyzx3

that looks awesome, im really liking the rims. im not a huge fan of the roof rack, but i guess as long as you like it or use it, thats all that really matters. so do u have any plans for any more mods?

The roof rack gets used. I take my bike along with me to work occasionally for rides after work and to parks here and there on the weekends. It's quite a bit easier than cramming it in the hatch.

The only other mods this car will see may be a short shifter, shift knob, tune, and the rest of the stereo which is an Elemental Designs SQ10 in an Audiophile box with an Alpine MRP-M500 powering it.

We've got another Focus that gets most of the Focus mods and I've got a Mustang SVO in the garage in the middle of a DUratec swap amongst a lot of other mods that is my planned track toy. This one will stay mostly a fun daily driver.

**Wilshire** · 03-10-2008, 12:34 AM

The paint looks great in those pictures, I really need to detail my black SVTf. Oh and I like the roof rack on the daily driver.

**Z63R** · 03-10-2008, 01:16 AM

Beautiful, Rob!

**R0B** · 03-10-2008, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusSportVP

You own 5 Duratecs and not one FocusSport turbo kit?!?!?! What the F?

do i smell a FS Sponsored Turbo to Blue? lol j/k

**mjmallon** · 03-10-2008, 01:32 AM

Nice looking car, very clean, no paint the moulding, handles and mirrors to match!

I'm on my second duratec focus, both have been 2004 models with 2.3L PZEV engines, first has a black hatch, just like that, and while I loved the car, now I'm driving a CD silver sedan, which just blows it away.

As for the FS turbo, Randy if your kit were legal in CA you would have been my first purchase last summer after I bought my car, but my car's a 2004, and I have to drive it for at least 4-5 years, which means I'll have to smog it, which means your turbo is a no-go.

I'm sure there are a lot of focus owners in the same boat i'm in too.

cheers guys,

-- michael

**staunton** · 03-10-2008, 01:41 AM

very nice car

it would be perfect with a svt lip

**FocusSportVP** · 03-10-2008, 04:36 AM

You don't have to smog CA cars for at least 6 years if you are the original purchaser.

**LowTEC_ZX3** · 03-10-2008, 04:51 AM

nice quality pics and nice clean black focus!

**brads03zx3** · 03-10-2008, 10:09 AM

Very nice Rob. I promise to let you detail my cars so they look as good as yours

**o2_designs** · 03-10-2008, 12:34 PM

I love that rack...Did it involve drilling?

I'd like one for Chromie, but don't want the Kona ones becuase they drill holes...

**Mr. Blue** · 03-10-2008, 12:47 PM

No drilling. It clamps inside the tops of the doors. I've got a little bit of vinyl down underneath the metal clamps just to try and minimize any paint damage that might occur where those clamps attach. Otherwise it's feet with nice rubber pads everywhere else.

I'd also still like to get the aero panel that installs in the front of the rack as I've always liked the look of them and the rack whistles a bit on the freeway in its current state.

**02_smurf** · 03-10-2008, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Blue

No drilling. It clamps inside the tops of the doors. I've got a little bit of vinyl down underneath the metal clamps just to try and minimize any paint damage that might occur where those clamps attach. Otherwise it's feet with nice rubber pads everywhere else.

I'd also still like to get the aero panel that installs in the front of the rack as I've always liked the look of them and the rack whistles a bit on the freeway in its current state.

A little bit? My rack howls like crazy!

Car looks good bud.

**hotrodkris** · 03-10-2008, 01:52 PM

Since someone already mentioned the door handles, I won't say it.

hehe

Looks great

I've gotta get racks for the Vic for this summer!

**mjmallon** · 03-10-2008, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusSportVP

You don't have to smog CA cars for at least 6 years if you are the original purchaser.

Yeah, I know, but I'm not the original purchaser, and even if I were, 2010/11 is fast approaching for us with 2003/4 model cars.

**2focusd** · 03-10-2008, 03:14 PM

Oh man, why can't I find a car just like this one (preferably in a light color

) with that sort of mod list for a "steal" of a price?! Damn you Californians and your plethora of PZEVs

-Brian

**brads03zx3** · 03-10-2008, 03:18 PM

He didn't find that car with that sort of mod list, and not in California

All those mods were swapped from the blue car.

**2focusd** · 03-10-2008, 03:26 PM

Well, I'd be perfectly happy with a lower-mileage bone stock PZEV

-Brian

03-09-2008, 11:03 PM	#1
Mr. Blue Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Newark, CA Posts: 4,043	Duratec Focus number 3... So I guess I must really like Duratec Focii. This is my third daily driver in the past 3 years. I think this one will last a while. Fell into an extrodinary deal on this car so the blue '03 Focus went away and this black '04 in now a part of the household. I think I'll call it Carbon. So far it's got a Cosworth Intake, Focussport Sport Exhaust with the muffler removed, H & R coil-overs, H & R rear sway bar with poly bushings, Centerline Storms in 15 x 7 with BFG G-Force Sports, and an Alpine CDA-9885. __________________ Managing Director - Vacuum Vulture Racing We put the "boo" in boost!

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enflamednebula Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Omaha and Lincoln, NE Posts: 52	Re: Duratec Focus number 3... looks really really good, i love those wheels.

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ridindirtyzx3 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lebanon, PA Posts: 894	Re: Duratec Focus number 3... that looks awesome, im really liking the rims. im not a huge fan of the roof rack, but i guess as long as you like it or use it, thats all that really matters. so do u have any plans for any more mods?

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FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,833	Re: Duratec Focus number 3... You own 5 Duratecs and not one FocusSport turbo kit?!?!?! What the F? __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President FocusSport / FSWerks www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

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FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,833	Re: Duratec Focus number 3... I'm 98% joking. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President FocusSport / FSWerks www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

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Wilshire TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 126	Re: Duratec Focus number 3... The paint looks great in those pictures, I really need to detail my black SVTf. Oh and I like the roof rack on the daily driver.

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mjmallon TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Camarillo, Ca. Posts: 578	Re: Duratec Focus number 3... Nice looking car, very clean, no paint the moulding, handles and mirrors to match! I'm on my second duratec focus, both have been 2004 models with 2.3L PZEV engines, first has a black hatch, just like that, and while I loved the car, now I'm driving a CD silver sedan, which just blows it away. As for the FS turbo, Randy if your kit were legal in CA you would have been my first purchase last summer after I bought my car, but my car's a 2004, and I have to drive it for at least 4-5 years, which means I'll have to smog it, which means your turbo is a no-go. I'm sure there are a lot of focus owners in the same boat i'm in too. cheers guys, -- michael __________________ My (work in progress) "SVT" D23E sedan... done: EAP Recaro's ◆ HID's ◆ SVT & Euro styling ◆ BSD ◆ FS CAI ◆ ST exhaust ◆ Brisk LGS plugs ◆ SVT brakes & suspension ◆ SVT 5-spoke's ◆ Roush 22mm RSB ◆ front & rear strut bars ◆ blaupunkt

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staunton TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 106	Re: Duratec Focus number 3... very nice car it would be perfect with a svt lip

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FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,833	Re: Duratec Focus number 3... You don't have to smog CA cars for at least 6 years if you are the original purchaser. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President FocusSport / FSWerks www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

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Mr. Blue Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Newark, CA Posts: 4,043	Re: Duratec Focus number 3... No drilling. It clamps inside the tops of the doors. I've got a little bit of vinyl down underneath the metal clamps just to try and minimize any paint damage that might occur where those clamps attach. Otherwise it's feet with nice rubber pads everywhere else. I'd also still like to get the aero panel that installs in the front of the rack as I've always liked the look of them and the rack whistles a bit on the freeway in its current state. __________________ Managing Director - Vacuum Vulture Racing We put the "boo" in boost!

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brads03zx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 9,087	Re: Duratec Focus number 3... He didn't find that car with that sort of mod list, and not in California All those mods were swapped from the blue car. __________________ Mountain Tested----'03 zetec DuraMonster---'03 duratec ZX3 vs MNTN - 9/0 & ZX3 vs TRACK - 4/1 *JCM Racing #88* Bouncing Back---Bigger, Faster, Stronger Vacuum Vulture Racing - We put the ARG in 'CHARGED

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