Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... - Focaljet

**COCHYN** · 05-06-2008, 04:26 PM

Since my car died a horrible death 2 weeks ago, its kinda left that horrible void in my life that I need to fill with power.

So I went out and bought myself an RS

Probably won't be as mad as my Focus was, and its pretty hard to make these cars stand out, but give me time and I'll be on my way to making something special outta this one before going the Escort Cosworth route

Basic story, oil pump died at a pathetic 70mph on the motorway late at night, she threw a rod and **** its guts all over the place. That was fine in a way, I can rebuild that, but the oil caught the turbo and lit up...

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Nice big hole going through one end of the bottom end to the other...

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New car, picking it up this week

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**boostedzx3** · 05-06-2008, 04:32 PM

Nice pick up for a loss. The header wrap on that car held up amazingly well!

**BackNBlackSVT** · 05-06-2008, 04:33 PM

Wow sorry to hear about your car but I'm sure the RS will help you recover nicely.

**orangeZXT** · 05-06-2008, 04:35 PM

wow that sucks man, u had to down grade to a damn RS i feel so bad for u wow that sucks im ging to go shot myself now.............

**4drfocus** · 05-06-2008, 04:42 PM

Did you save the the rims?

**hksvt_03** · 05-06-2008, 04:52 PM

Wow man, sorry about the loss. It looks like you're recovering pretty well though! Excellent looking RS!

Alex

**COCHYN** · 05-06-2008, 04:59 PM

It actually is a downgrade to me. I built my Focus from the ground up and was a proper legend...now I have to deal with a car that's already modified like hell. What can I do that hasn't been done before to an RS? I'm guessing maybe a repaint in white, mainly coz there aren't any genuine white Focus RS's

We'll see. Might just keep this for 6 months and go the Cossie route.

But I'd rather have my focus back

**OmniFocus** · 05-06-2008, 05:00 PM

Man, that's a major bummer.

**orangeZXT** · 05-06-2008, 05:01 PM

it doesn't need anything other than 275 more hp

**brads03zx3** · 05-06-2008, 05:03 PM

Sorry about your loss. Fire does wreak havoc on an auto. Am I the only one that finds it ironic that there is a fire extinguisher in that mess

**Chalz** · 05-06-2008, 05:03 PM

Come on, dude, that would have buffed right out.

Nice new RS, though!

**hotrodkris** · 05-06-2008, 05:34 PM

A white RS would be awesome.

Sorry about your loss, though.

**focus-blue** · 05-06-2008, 05:38 PM

That's a shame about your car, but you have a pretty nice replacement!

**zetecgt** · 05-06-2008, 05:40 PM

omg........

I am so sorry to hear the loss of the Cochyn legend car....

I know it doesn't take the place, but atleast you have tons of pics and the memories of having one of the cleanest European foci on this forum....

dave.

**MattZTS** · 05-06-2008, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brads03zx3

Sorry about your loss. Fire does wreak havoc on an auto. Am I the only one that finds it ironic that there is a fire extinguisher in that mess

nope i thought the same thing. maybe it ran out before it was able to put the fire out

sucks about the car tho. i loved that car. now you still have a sweet car tho.

**01focuszx3** · 05-06-2008, 05:57 PM

That sucks really bad, i think the rs is better tho. But i know that you loved your car and you did all the mods yourself, so i can see what your saying. Good luck with your new car!

**zombie** · 05-06-2008, 06:05 PM

bloody hell cochyn RS' were so last week thats why i sold mine :-p get with the times lad!

only messin when ya get it *** pick me up! i miss mine like mad

**zombie** · 05-06-2008, 06:06 PM

why the hell does "c-u-m" short for "come" get "***" out???

**R0B** · 05-06-2008, 06:07 PM

omg! i loved that car, so sorry to hear about that

well at least you were not hurt

**saurin37** · 05-06-2008, 06:24 PM

Wheels definitely look like they could have been salvaged, any luck?

**ridindirtyzx3** · 05-06-2008, 06:38 PM

wow, that fire really sucked. but the rs looks awesome, and would look really cool if it were painted white. any pix of what ur car looked like before the fire?

**Spatakula** · 05-06-2008, 07:49 PM

My jaw honestly hit the floor when i saw the first pic. damn.... sorry about your loss.

the new whip is hot! not as hot at the last ride. ba dum chhhhh

-spatakula

**Random Select** · 05-06-2008, 08:14 PM

At least you're alive.

But everything else just so wrong.

Wrong that you lost your car.

Even more wrong that you got an RS as a replacement.

America is just so wrong that we can't even get the regular Euro Focus, RS, ST, etc here.

**David Anderson** · 05-06-2008, 08:17 PM

any pictures of car before you baked the paint on it?

**JPSilverZX3** · 05-06-2008, 09:12 PM

WOW! What a ****ty scenario... At least the header wrap held up

B-E-A-U-tiful RS!! What a great way to jump start your recovery!

05-06-2008, 04:26 PM	#1
COCHYN TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Wales, U.K. Posts: 258	Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... Since my car died a horrible death 2 weeks ago, its kinda left that horrible void in my life that I need to fill with power. So I went out and bought myself an RS Probably won't be as mad as my Focus was, and its pretty hard to make these cars stand out, but give me time and I'll be on my way to making something special outta this one before going the Escort Cosworth route Basic story, oil pump died at a pathetic 70mph on the motorway late at night, she threw a rod and **** its guts all over the place. That was fine in a way, I can rebuild that, but the oil caught the turbo and lit up... http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/e...DSCF0001-1.jpg http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/e...S/DSCF0002.jpg http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/e...S/DSCF0003.jpg Nice big hole going through one end of the bottom end to the other... http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/e...DSCF0004-1.jpg New car, picking it up this week http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...s/100_0486.jpg Fixed Links Last edited by Azwethinkweiz : 05-09-2008 at 01:08 PM.

05-06-2008, 04:32 PM	#2
boostedzx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Enola, PA Posts: 4,281	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... Nice pick up for a loss. The header wrap on that car held up amazingly well! __________________ 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

05-06-2008, 04:33 PM	#3
BackNBlackSVT TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 422	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... Wow sorry to hear about your car but I'm sure the RS will help you recover nicely. __________________ 2004 Pitch Black SVT ZX5

05-06-2008, 04:35 PM	#4
orangeZXT Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: for sale forum Posts: 8,118	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... wow that sucks man, u had to down grade to a damn RS i feel so bad for u wow that sucks im ging to go shot myself now............. __________________ [FJ] check out im new project hit ALT + F4 to view the pics -There is a fine line between "HOBBY" and MENTAL ILLNESS"- [FJ] "more psi than your tires"[FJ]

05-06-2008, 04:42 PM	#5
4drfocus TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In your trunk Posts: 251	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... Did you save the the rims? __________________ my intercooler keeps staring at me,chanting install me,install me.

05-06-2008, 04:52 PM	#6
hksvt_03 TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Iowa Posts: 306	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... Wow man, sorry about the loss. It looks like you're recovering pretty well though! Excellent looking RS! Alex __________________ "Never, under any circumstance, is it a good idea to stir fry naked." JCM Racing #136

05-06-2008, 04:59 PM	#7
COCHYN TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Wales, U.K. Posts: 258	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... It actually is a downgrade to me. I built my Focus from the ground up and was a proper legend...now I have to deal with a car that's already modified like hell. What can I do that hasn't been done before to an RS? I'm guessing maybe a repaint in white, mainly coz there aren't any genuine white Focus RS's We'll see. Might just keep this for 6 months and go the Cossie route. But I'd rather have my focus back

05-06-2008, 05:00 PM	#8
OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 25,589	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... Man, that's a major bummer. __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "whee" in wheel.

05-06-2008, 05:01 PM	#9
orangeZXT Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: for sale forum Posts: 8,118	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... it doesn't need anything other than 275 more hp __________________ [FJ] check out im new project hit ALT + F4 to view the pics -There is a fine line between "HOBBY" and MENTAL ILLNESS"- [FJ] "more psi than your tires"[FJ]

05-06-2008, 05:03 PM	#10
brads03zx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 8,448	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... Sorry about your loss. Fire does wreak havoc on an auto. Am I the only one that finds it ironic that there is a fire extinguisher in that mess __________________ 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 Executive Head Chief Administrative Supporting Subordinate Supervisor - Vacuum Vulture Racing

05-06-2008, 05:03 PM	#11
Chalz Ask me why I'm for Obama Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Home of the exatreagged baby killers Posts: 2,885	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... Come on, dude, that would have buffed right out. Nice new RS, though! __________________ I'm not voting against McCain.

05-06-2008, 05:34 PM	#12
hotrodkris I wanna cast Magic Missile! Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,369	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... A white RS would be awesome. Sorry about your loss, though. __________________ Official Pace Car of Vacuum Vulture Racing - We put the "uck" in SUCK!

05-06-2008, 05:38 PM	#13
focus-blue TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 479	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... That's a shame about your car, but you have a pretty nice replacement! __________________ "Brace for the G's, with a fast heal-toe!"--Hunter S. Thompson

05-06-2008, 05:40 PM	#14
zetecgt EXTREME douche pickle! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: $@N @NT0N10, T3X@$ Posts: 6,965	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... omg........ I am so sorry to hear the loss of the Cochyn legend car.... I know it doesn't take the place, but atleast you have tons of pics and the memories of having one of the cleanest European foci on this forum.... dave. __________________ Ford Owners Club of San Antonio Oh! Don't mind me. I'm just upping my post count..... x p Making people reply with "WTF" since 2004

05-06-2008, 05:57 PM	#16
01focuszx3 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Morganton NC, Posts: 783	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... That sucks really bad, i think the rs is better tho. But i know that you loved your car and you did all the mods yourself, so i can see what your saying. Good luck with your new car! __________________ Marshall low priced euro foci parts!!

05-06-2008, 06:05 PM	#17
zombie Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 54	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... bloody hell cochyn RS' were so last week thats why i sold mine :-p get with the times lad! only messin when ya get it * pick me up! i miss mine like mad __________________ Driving a Ford Focus RS -now sold :( MY FOCUS RS HIGH-RES PIX (click on image then top left click on "ALL SIZES") http://flickr.com/photos/25472690@N07/sets/72157604638770478/**

05-06-2008, 06:06 PM	#18
zombie Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 54	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... why the hell does "c-u-m" short for "come" get "*" out??? __________________ Driving a Ford Focus RS -now sold :( MY FOCUS RS HIGH-RES PIX (click on image then top left click on "ALL SIZES") http://flickr.com/photos/25472690@N07/sets/72157604638770478/**

05-06-2008, 06:07 PM	#19
R0B a.k.a. TribalFocus Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Burbank, Ca Posts: 8,325	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... omg! i loved that car, so sorry to hear about that well at least you were not hurt __________________ Cheers,~Rob http://robert-farrell.blogspot.com/ [FJ] All-Star - The Jetter formerly known as TribalFocus 2000 Ford Focus Kona Dirt 2000 Ford Crown Victoria P71 "Car RamRod"

05-06-2008, 06:24 PM	#20
saurin37 TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buxton, ME Posts: 648	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... Wheels definitely look like they could have been salvaged, any luck? __________________ Ben P :: '03 Black PZEV 2.3L ZX3 :: FocusSport Stealth Exhaust :: Bronze SES 16"s :: Cosworth CAI [FootballJet] - Join [FJ] Fantasy Football 2008! SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!

05-06-2008, 06:38 PM	#21
ridindirtyzx3 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lebanon, PA Posts: 856	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... wow, that fire really sucked. but the rs looks awesome, and would look really cool if it were painted white. any pix of what ur car looked like before the fire? __________________ http://www.myspace.com/ruast8champ Mods: 17'' Enkei Evo 6 Rims, AEM CAI, OBX Header, Borla 2.25'' Exhaust, Steeda Short Shifter, Eibach Sportlines, Vis Invader Carbon Fiber Hood, 7'' In-Dash DVD Player, 12'' Kicker Sub, 1200W Sony Amp, Streetglow Gold-Line Underbody Kit (broken, but will soon be fixed), tint, and some other minor stuff

05-06-2008, 07:49 PM	#22
Spatakula cUsToM tItLe - You're Welcome. - Drew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 7,480	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... My jaw honestly hit the floor when i saw the first pic. damn.... sorry about your loss. the new whip is hot! not as hot at the last ride. ba dum chhhhh -spatakula __________________ Proud owner of the low n' slow '02 SVTF www.spatakula.com

05-06-2008, 08:14 PM	#23
Random Select Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,264	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... At least you're alive. But everything else just so wrong. Wrong that you lost your car. Even more wrong that you got an RS as a replacement. America is just so wrong that we can't even get the regular Euro Focus, RS, ST, etc here. __________________ Member of the National Sarcasm Society

05-06-2008, 08:17 PM	#24
David Anderson David Anderson Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Irving, Tx Posts: 5,477	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... any pictures of car before you baked the paint on it? __________________

05-06-2008, 09:12 PM	#25
JPSilverZX3 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 445	Re: Well she burnt...but my spirit ain't... WOW! What a ****ty scenario... At least the header wrap held up B-E-A-U-tiful RS!! What a great way to jump start your recovery! __________________ 2001 CD Silver ZX3 - Sold 2002 Silver SVTF ZX3 - Sold 2003 Mustang Cobra - Sold 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Sold 1989 Mustang LX Coupe - 9's or bust! 2006 Chevy Silverado - 22"s and bling! Fiance: 2005 Mazda6 - 17"s and bling! ((but she keeps 'em clean))