my new pile of sheet metal. (project RoRo Revive) - Page 9 - Focaljet

**TXFO** · 05-15-2008, 08:39 PM

good advice! I'll try the roll on.

Now that some parts have arrived, I've done some good work. I brought the engine and trans down to Prestige and started bolting it all up. I got the new tensioner on and the alternator. I found out the injector harness I bought wont work because the main plug is wrong. And the escape harness that came with it is also worthless because the plug is on the wrong side and the wires are too short to flip to the other side.

I also found out my idler is wrong. so gotta go shopping again.

bolted the missing shift cable bracket onto the trans,

my junk pile is building up.

LOTS more parts are en route and more frequent updates should be occuring.

**PGZX3** · 05-15-2008, 09:42 PM

Looking forward to updates.

**1svt4u2c** · 05-16-2008, 01:11 PM

^^x2. In the mean time....look at them tail lights!

-Matt

**TXFO** · 05-16-2008, 07:25 PM

first two parts arrived today. ES mount bushings and a ZF power steering resevoir. Is it OEM plus if you use OEM parts from other makes?

I bought the BMW resevoir because its a hell of alot nicer than the Ford POS. Nasty yellow plastic.

**1svt4u2c** · 05-17-2008, 01:30 AM

^^Do I see V8 to the right in that picture? No alcohol? Oh, and a jar of baby food?.....Either, the stuff you're drinking is making you crave some awkward stuff, or the wife took that last picture.

I kid I kid. That reservoir should look nice vs the yellow factory ford one.

-Matt

**RoRo** · 05-21-2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZX3autoxtasy

[still waits for roro to chime in]

sigh

Sorry took soooooooo long..

My psychologist has advised me to not think about that old car anymore. I still have NIGHTMARES...Just let that CAR DIE!!!!

Just kidding....looks like you are bringing it back. I wish you the best of luck.. Here are a couple of pictures of that car back in the day just for inspiration or something:

**Thameth** · 05-21-2008, 04:52 PM

Uh oh, he found the thread!!! Hide the Aveo!!

**RoRo** · 05-21-2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thameth

Uh oh, he found the thread!!! Hide the Aveo!!

HAHA, please tell me someone did not go to the junkyard and buy that Aveo for a resurrection too!

**TXFO** · 05-21-2008, 05:34 PM

so now that you are here, how did this thing end up as a junk pile? I noticed a few body fitment issues with the front right corner, did it get wrecked?

And I didnt buy it because I wanted to restore it. I bought it because I was looking for a shell and this one was available.

But it is cool that it has a story.

**Thameth** · 05-21-2008, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXFO

so now that you are here, how did this thing end up as a junk pile? I noticed a few body fitment issues with the front right corner, did it get wrecked?

And I didnt buy it because I wanted to restore it. I bought it because I was looking for a shell and this one was available.

But it is cool that it has a story.

You paid for it????

**TXFO** · 05-21-2008, 07:26 PM

500 bucks.

plus 700 to truck it from Florida..

**Thameth** · 05-21-2008, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXFO

500 bucks.

plus 700 to truck it from Florida..

Wow that kinda sucks, the last two times the car has been passed on it was for free. And its not like you got it in much better shape then when it left here. $500 isn't much, but......

**boostedzx3** · 05-21-2008, 08:27 PM

O my, he has spoken. It is a very very rare occasion to see that name present on these boards. He may be gone again, we may never know the answer.

**orangeZXT** · 05-21-2008, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thameth

Wow that kinda sucks, the last two times the car has been passed on it was for free. And its not like you got it in much better shape then when it left here. $500 isn't much, but......

i only charged him whatr i put into it bro (gas tank, harness,fuel pump,fuel lines,gauge cluster, ect ect yes there where lotssss of parts missing)

**RoRo** · 05-21-2008, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXFO

so now that you are here, how did this thing end up as a junk pile? I noticed a few body fitment issues with the front right corner, did it get wrecked?

And I didnt buy it because I wanted to restore it. I bought it because I was looking for a shell and this one was available.

But it is cool that it has a story.

I was just messing around, the thought never entered my head that you were trying to restore it back to what it was or anything.

I never wrecked it. I just had 2 turbo installs go bad on it and blew the engine twice. After the 2nd turbo kit failed, I pretty much threw in the towel and sold it to Drew for the cost of a pizza.

**boostedzx3** · 05-21-2008, 10:34 PM

I guess ya could say that focus is kinda like the FJ whore, ya never know who's gonna have it next.

**MattZTS** · 05-22-2008, 08:03 PM

well txfo seems to have the most drive to actually get the car fixed and running again. so we will see if he to gives up.

**Stolle** · 05-22-2008, 08:13 PM

SOOO ugly compared to todays trends. lol

**COSitsWORTHit** · 05-22-2008, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boostedzx3

I guess ya could say that focus is kinda like the FJ whore, ya never know who's gonna have it next.

ROFL!!!!!!!! OOOOHHHH thats great!

**focusownerskid** · 05-22-2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXFO

so now that you are here, how did this thing end up as a junk pile? I noticed a few body fitment issues with the front right corner, did it get wrecked?

When I got it, it looked as it did in the pictures RoRo posted, aside from a few missing interior bits.

I was not smart w/ it and I deemed it to be a 'parts car', it was originally dismantled(quite rudely) by myself and some choice Floridians.

The car has had most of it's body panels removed and sold, then replaced and taken off again, so fitment issues would make sense.

- Drew

**Stolle** · 05-22-2008, 09:19 PM

Lol^^

**TXFO** · 05-22-2008, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattZTS

well txfo seems to have the most drive to actually get the car fixed and running again. so we will see if he to gives up.

dont even ****in doubt me man. I may not get it done as fast as I want to but I'll get it done. That engine you see, has been sitting in my dad's garage since 2003. Its a brand new surplus engine that has never even seen the inside of a car. I've been working on this project for 5 years. If you dont think I'll finish, you're crazy.

Since my last post, a few more parts have showed up and more are coming. Im planning on having the motor stabbed in the next 2 weeks. from there, its just nickel and dime **** untill its running. (except for the damn SVTF axles, that aint nickel and dime

)

**focusownerskid** · 05-22-2008, 11:06 PM

I've got a set of SVTF axles, they may need to be greased and cleaned(been outside), but they are definately good.

Want em?

- Drew

05-15-2008, 08:39 PM	#201
TXFO Not Special Enough Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: My sweet insanity Posts: 12,963	Re: my new pile of sheet metal. (project RoRo Revive) good advice! I'll try the roll on. Now that some parts have arrived, I've done some good work. I brought the engine and trans down to Prestige and started bolting it all up. I got the new tensioner on and the alternator. I found out the injector harness I bought wont work because the main plug is wrong. And the escape harness that came with it is also worthless because the plug is on the wrong side and the wires are too short to flip to the other side. I also found out my idler is wrong. so gotta go shopping again. bolted the missing shift cable bracket onto the trans, my junk pile is building up. LOTS more parts are en route and more frequent updates should be occuring. __________________ German and Italian car tech. Chloroform Girl - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2r4HE29qSs

05-15-2008, 09:42 PM	#202
PGZX3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Debi > post whoring Posts: 8,749	Re: my new pile of sheet metal. (project RoRo Revive) Looking forward to updates. __________________ Mike & Debi & Abigail Michelle & Michael Dillon Cordell 2007 Honda Civic Ex w/ Navi 2003 GMC Yukon Yes, Another One

05-16-2008, 01:11 PM	#203
1svt4u2c Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 1,601	Re: my new pile of sheet metal. (project RoRo Revive) ^^x2. In the mean time....look at them tail lights! -Matt __________________ 2003 Infra Red SVT #2940 of 3985 AEM SRI, CFM 67mm TB, FC Pulley's, ORP - MIL, Magnaflow Exhaust, VF Rear Engine Mount, FC STS, SCT II [Ray@McNews Tune], Weighted Shift Knob, Slotted and Drilled R1 Rotors, Removed Rear Seats, Competition Stage II Clutch, Spec Flywheel, Torsen LSD and Black TYC Tails

05-16-2008, 07:25 PM	#204
TXFO Not Special Enough Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: My sweet insanity Posts: 12,963	Re: my new pile of sheet metal. (project RoRo Revive) first two parts arrived today. ES mount bushings and a ZF power steering resevoir. Is it OEM plus if you use OEM parts from other makes? I bought the BMW resevoir because its a hell of alot nicer than the Ford POS. Nasty yellow plastic. __________________ German and Italian car tech. Chloroform Girl - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2r4HE29qSs

05-17-2008, 01:30 AM	#205
1svt4u2c Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 1,601	Re: my new pile of sheet metal. (project RoRo Revive) ^^Do I see V8 to the right in that picture? No alcohol? Oh, and a jar of baby food?.....Either, the stuff you're drinking is making you crave some awkward stuff, or the wife took that last picture. I kid I kid. That reservoir should look nice vs the yellow factory ford one. -Matt __________________ 2003 Infra Red SVT #2940 of 3985 AEM SRI, CFM 67mm TB, FC Pulley's, ORP - MIL, Magnaflow Exhaust, VF Rear Engine Mount, FC STS, SCT II [Ray@McNews Tune], Weighted Shift Knob, Slotted and Drilled R1 Rotors, Removed Rear Seats, Competition Stage II Clutch, Spec Flywheel, Torsen LSD and Black TYC Tails

05-21-2008, 04:52 PM	#207
Thameth Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: North Miami Beach, FL USA Posts: 37,660	Re: my new pile of sheet metal. (project RoRo Revive) Uh oh, he found the thread!!! Hide the Aveo!! __________________ www.JosephRegner.com http://twitter.com/JRegner Average gasoline prices around the world The world does not revolve around you, so act like it

05-21-2008, 05:34 PM	#209
TXFO Not Special Enough Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: My sweet insanity Posts: 12,963	Re: my new pile of sheet metal. (project RoRo Revive) so now that you are here, how did this thing end up as a junk pile? I noticed a few body fitment issues with the front right corner, did it get wrecked? And I didnt buy it because I wanted to restore it. I bought it because I was looking for a shell and this one was available. But it is cool that it has a story. __________________ German and Italian car tech. Chloroform Girl - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2r4HE29qSs

05-21-2008, 07:26 PM	#211
TXFO Not Special Enough Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: My sweet insanity Posts: 12,963	Re: my new pile of sheet metal. (project RoRo Revive) 500 bucks. plus 700 to truck it from Florida.. __________________ German and Italian car tech. Chloroform Girl - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2r4HE29qSs

05-21-2008, 08:27 PM	#213
boostedzx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Enola, PA Posts: 4,585	Re: my new pile of sheet metal. (project RoRo Revive) O my, he has spoken. It is a very very rare occasion to see that name present on these boards. He may be gone again, we may never know the answer. __________________ Project s10 daily driver---is done thanks for the feedback! http://forums.focaljet.com/team-rigz...storation.html Project 351 swap in teh mustang--updated 6/15- 351 is in and done http://forums.focaljet.com/team-rigz...ml#post6540928

05-21-2008, 10:34 PM	#216
boostedzx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Enola, PA Posts: 4,585	Re: my new pile of sheet metal. (project RoRo Revive) I guess ya could say that focus is kinda like the FJ whore, ya never know who's gonna have it next. __________________ Project s10 daily driver---is done thanks for the feedback! http://forums.focaljet.com/team-rigz...storation.html Project 351 swap in teh mustang--updated 6/15- 351 is in and done http://forums.focaljet.com/team-rigz...ml#post6540928

05-22-2008, 08:03 PM	#217
MattZTS [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Clifton, NJ Posts: 5,279	Re: my new pile of sheet metal. (project RoRo Revive) well txfo seems to have the most drive to actually get the car fixed and running again. so we will see if he to gives up. __________________ 2005 satin silver mustang v6

05-22-2008, 08:13 PM	#218
Stolle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Killing Terrorists Posts: 2,303	Re: my new pile of sheet metal. (project RoRo Revive) SOOO ugly compared to todays trends. lol __________________ 2001 Zx3 with many parts. Thinking of selling/Parting out.

05-22-2008, 09:19 PM	#221
Stolle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Killing Terrorists Posts: 2,303	Re: my new pile of sheet metal. (project RoRo Revive) Lol^^ __________________ 2001 Zx3 with many parts. Thinking of selling/Parting out.

05-22-2008, 11:06 PM	#223
focusownerskid Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Monroe, MI Posts: 15,477	Re: my new pile of sheet metal. (project RoRo Revive) I've got a set of SVTF axles, they may need to be greased and cleaned(been outside), but they are definately good. Want em? - Drew __________________ '02.5 SVTF - For Sale; http://forums.focaljet.com/vehicles-...svt-focus.html '01 Turbo ZX3 - For Sale; http://forums.focaljet.com/vehicles-...ml#post6770262 type dRew & friends Motorsports.

05-22-2008, 11:22 PM	#224
TXFO Not Special Enough Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: My sweet insanity Posts: 12,963