WINNER of May FOTM: They Don't LOOK Like Knock-Offs! - The Ford Focus Forum

**Ataru** · 05-11-2008, 12:46 AM

The Competitors

The Winner:

Mrs. Blue and Mr. Blue

Quote:

So the story of Animal ( yes, Jen named the car Animal) is five years in the making. Lorin and I got this crazy idea to campaign an H Stock Focus. The requirements were that the car had to be a base model (not even air conditioning), a 5 speed and a 2.3L Duratec. Jen and I had decided that we were just not having much fun in our 01 Cobra so we decided to trade it in for a Focus. That's when the love affair began.

In the first 3 months of ownership the car had Konis, an H-stock modified FocusSport exhaust, a lap harness, and a leather wrapped steering wheel. We had fun for a couple of autocross seasons and decided we needed more parts. Cosworth here we come!

The CAI was the first purchase and the beginning of the DuraMonster. As time went by the desire for more horsepower got stronger. After the first ride in Lorin's parents FSP car Jen and I were sold on the rest of the Cosworth goodies. Thanks to many Jetters selling off parts we managed to pick up an intake manifold and throttle body for our car. As well as getting an exhaust and Tein Coliovers and EDFC off of a wrecked Focus (RIP Lowlifestyle SVT!!) We also decided to replace our soft, not quite right factory clutch with the newly available Exedy stage one clutch and flywheel, Quaife and 4.06 gears. With all these new parts it was off to Randy to have him tune our car. That was the longest, loudest ride to FS but way worth it. But we needed it to be faster and louder. The header is the last engine piece we added. We wanted louder and faster and that's what we got. With a slight tweak of the tune by Randy for the header we ended up where we are today. The car is loud and definitely does not compromise for comfort in most conceivable ways but it is a blast and a definite part of the family.

The appearance of the car has changed drastically over the 5 years. At this point it is pretty close to completion.

Planned Future Additions:

SVT Brake Kit
F2 RS Replica painted fiberglass spoiler
Roll cage
Glossy window trim
A new front bumper

Rob campaigning our H Stock Focus

Our nearly bone stock Focus (It had Konis and an FS exhaust)

Custom vinyl by bigdaddyzx3

At Jetfest w/Jen's hetero lifemate Queen Jade

On our way to Oregon for the Larrison Hill Climb

Jen auto-crossing in Atwater

**ladybug04** · 05-11-2008, 01:04 AM

grats on the WIN!!!!

sweet! i seen youre thinking bout a new front bumper what class are you running in right now?

i know at least in STS you can put on whatever bumper you want, so id say some euro-ness would be sweet! and itll help you get a little more room out front for dodging cones!

**HotRodKristina** · 05-11-2008, 01:04 AM

Congratulations guys!!!

**ZXTHR33** · 05-11-2008, 01:25 AM

I still love the classic look of those wheels. For a while I really wanted to pick up the other set that was out there. Your whole car is so clean and obviously put to good use. Congrats!!!

**hillandl** · 05-11-2008, 12:12 PM

Awesome Pics

**Phacade** · 05-11-2008, 12:30 PM

Nicely done!

**slverfocus13** · 05-11-2008, 12:57 PM

congrats on the win...ur car is awesome

**thefrush** · 05-11-2008, 02:32 PM

Well deserved!

**brads03zx3** · 05-11-2008, 11:13 PM

Very awesome car

**01focuszx3** · 05-12-2008, 12:22 PM

congrats!

nice car

**BroncoBusterZero** · 05-12-2008, 02:59 PM

Hey i live in atwater.

nice car.

**02AllBlackSVT** · 05-12-2008, 03:23 PM

Congrats on the win Blue.

Andrew

**Nickgt40** · 05-12-2008, 03:24 PM

Very very nicely done

**bigdaddyzx3** · 05-13-2008, 01:35 AM

One of my favorite Focus' ever!

**sleeperlove** · 05-13-2008, 08:49 AM

I seriously need to hear this thing in action.

Congrats!

**brads03zx3** · 05-13-2008, 10:14 AM

Yes you do

**Mr. Blue** · 05-13-2008, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleeperlove

I seriously need to hear this thing in action.

Congrats!

Ask and you shall receive. This is from inside Omni's car but you can very clearly hear our car over his as he chases me.

Pardon the bad lines. I was a little rusty.

Video Link

**Stolle** · 05-13-2008, 02:47 PM

WHP numbers?

**Mr. Blue** · 05-13-2008, 03:54 PM

It hasn't been dyno'd since the header install.

Judging by some like cars out there it should be making between 175 and 180 whp.

**Nliiitend1** · 05-16-2008, 03:14 AM

Man I love those RBs, and I wish I could have enjoyed mine for longer...I'm shipping them out to a fellow Jetter tomorrow...

Congrats on the honors!

**pdxfocus** · 05-16-2008, 07:10 PM

SO FRESH AND SO CLEAN!! lol nice focus man!

**Tobyboom** · 05-16-2008, 07:16 PM

<------Sore loser LOL

**Pixie Jen** · 05-16-2008, 10:05 PM

Awww. Toby, if anyone definitely had a worthy car this time around it was you. Your car definitely puts down some VERY impressive numbers. It has to be a blast. On top of that it looks like yours definitely gets put to use as well. It was an honor to compete with you.

**CheckMyVitals** · 05-25-2008, 02:30 AM

Well deserved. One of my fav all time Foci. If you guys ever throw ST170s and a '98 grille in there I'll die.

**Nliiitend1** · 05-25-2008, 01:37 PM

^^^NOOOOO!!! He must never part with the RBs.

05-11-2008, 01:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
ZXTHR33 TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 368	Re: WINNER of May FOTM: They Don't LOOK Like Knock-Offs! I still love the classic look of those wheels. For a while I really wanted to pick up the other set that was out there. Your whole car is so clean and obviously put to good use. Congrats!!! __________________ His: '05 Hyper Blue MINI Cooper S Hers: '03 Twilight Blue ZX3 -- (formerly Majikal's ride) SOLI DEO GLORIA

05-11-2008, 12:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
hillandl Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Extreme, OH Posts: 4	Re: WINNER of May FOTM: They Don't LOOK Like Knock-Offs! Awesome Pics __________________ It don't matta!!!!

05-11-2008, 12:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Phacade Team Sonic Racing Pit Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,217	Re: WINNER of May FOTM: They Don't LOOK Like Knock-Offs! Nicely done! __________________ 2003 EAP SVT "Attila" - ST170 Headlights ■ Hofele grill ■ SAP rear defuser ■ Clear corners ■ Taylor 8.2mm plug wires ■ Saleen/Eibach suspension kit ■ Focus Central short shift ■ Steel Grey Rota Grids ■ Massive front strut bar ■ Euro rear wiper ■ Shorty antenna ■ SVT-logo Redline carpet kit ■ Powdercoated valve cover ■ Billet aluminum fuel door ■ K&N drop-in filter ■ Debadged ■ Euro HVAC ■ ...and then of course me (being a narcissist, I consider this to be the most important mod). ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

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slverfocus13 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 2,162	Re: WINNER of May FOTM: They Don't LOOK Like Knock-Offs! congrats on the win...ur car is awesome __________________ 2002 CD Silver ZX3(soon to be its a secret but its got BOOST) Emissions...whats that?

05-11-2008, 02:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
thefrush Just Dri-Fit! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: I LIVE IN SACRAMENTO LOL Posts: 10,938	Re: WINNER of May FOTM: They Don't LOOK Like Knock-Offs! Well deserved! __________________ ((. When someone asks me the cause of a minor injury, like a scrape on my leg, .)) I like to tell them something extreme happened. Like I got attacked by a bear. ((. They're way more impressed than if I was missing an arm or something. .)) Obviously that bear didn't have crap on me. ((. .)) http://www.papabarter.com/sacstate

05-11-2008, 11:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
brads03zx3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 11,661	Re: WINNER of May FOTM: They Don't LOOK Like Knock-Offs! Very awesome car __________________ Mountain Tested----'03 zetec ZX3 vs MNTN - 15-1 & ZX3 vs TRACK - 23/1 *JCM Racing #88* Back to Dual Purpose Focusing Vacuum Vulture Racing - We add stiffness

05-12-2008, 12:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
01focuszx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherryville NC, Posts: 1,257	Re: WINNER of May FOTM: They Don't LOOK Like Knock-Offs! congrats! nice car __________________ Marshall

05-12-2008, 02:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
BroncoBusterZero TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atwater, California Posts: 861	Re: WINNER of May FOTM: They Don't LOOK Like Knock-Offs! Hey i live in atwater. nice car. __________________ '01 ROUSH FOCUS ZX3

05-12-2008, 03:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
02AllBlackSVT My iPhone Shoots Roosters! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,301	Re: WINNER of May FOTM: They Don't LOOK Like Knock-Offs! Congrats on the win Blue. Andrew __________________ 03 Infra-Red SVTf #2935 of 3985 - Built June 13, 2003 97 Integra GSR - Fully Built - It RUNS!!!! 09 GSXR600

05-13-2008, 08:49 AM	#15 (permalink)
sleeperlove You wouldn't like me when I'm angry. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Apex hunting Posts: 9,824	Re: WINNER of May FOTM: They Don't LOOK Like Knock-Offs! I seriously need to hear this thing in action. Congrats! __________________ “Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless - like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.” - Bruce Lee

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brads03zx3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 11,661	Re: WINNER of May FOTM: They Don't LOOK Like Knock-Offs! Yes you do __________________ Mountain Tested----'03 zetec ZX3 vs MNTN - 15-1 & ZX3 vs TRACK - 23/1 *JCM Racing #88* Back to Dual Purpose Focusing Vacuum Vulture Racing - We add stiffness

05-13-2008, 02:47 PM	#18 (permalink)
Stolle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Drafted (Stop Lossed) in the US Army Posts: 3,274	Re: WINNER of May FOTM: They Don't LOOK Like Knock-Offs! WHP numbers? __________________ Andy. {262 Crew!} West Bend Wisconsin at Heart. Always. 262 CREW! Deployed to Afghanistan 2009 OEF 09 & 10. Stop Lossed. ='( "Despite Secretary Gates's order, by April 2008 use of stop-loss had increased by 43%" "Never in my life have I seen a focus pull like that before!" - STI Owner Stollen\|Werks! "I couldn't repair your brakes,so I made your horn louder"

05-13-2008, 03:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
Mr. Blue Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 4,177	Re: WINNER of May FOTM: They Don't LOOK Like Knock-Offs! It hasn't been dyno'd since the header install. Judging by some like cars out there it should be making between 175 and 180 whp. __________________

05-16-2008, 03:14 AM	#20 (permalink)
Nliiitend1 Educating Mazda Owners One Thread at a Time Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: 32224 Posts: 5,051	Re: WINNER of May FOTM: They Don't LOOK Like Knock-Offs! Man I love those RBs, and I wish I could have enjoyed mine for longer...I'm shipping them out to a fellow Jetter tomorrow... Congrats on the honors! __________________ Former: Modified Liquid Grey S2: 5-speed Modified 2001 White ZX3: 5-speed Current: 2008 MS3 GT w/ no options 2006 Suzuki SV650N

05-16-2008, 07:10 PM	#21 (permalink)
pdxfocus TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 229	Re: WINNER of May FOTM: They Don't LOOK Like Knock-Offs! SO FRESH AND SO CLEAN!! lol nice focus man! __________________ 2007 Red Focus ZX3 (Gone) 2006 Aspen White Subaru WRX STi :) Still working on modding it. Tuned by PRE. 350 WHP 425 WTQ Go to http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3006197 RED ARMY

05-16-2008, 07:16 PM	#22 (permalink)
Tobyboom Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 4,064	Re: WINNER of May FOTM: They Don't LOOK Like Knock-Offs! <------Sore loser LOL __________________ 2009 True Red MazdaSPEED3 2000 Black ZX3 with a custom hair dryer setup 1/4 Mile: 12.557 @ 112mph POWER: 302.25 HP 278.66 TQ

05-16-2008, 10:05 PM	#23 (permalink)
Pixie Jen Girly, Girly with Hot Sauce! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Beat-boxin' w/Grand Master Mabel Posts: 2,206	Re: WINNER of May FOTM: They Don't LOOK Like Knock-Offs! Awww. Toby, if anyone definitely had a worthy car this time around it was you. Your car definitely puts down some VERY impressive numbers. It has to be a blast. On top of that it looks like yours definitely gets put to use as well. It was an honor to compete with you. __________________ Jen to Leslie: so u down for some Edward and Jacob candy tonight Leslie: they have that? Jen: yep Leslie: it better be hard candy so I can suck on Edward all through the movie

05-25-2008, 02:30 AM	#24 (permalink)
CheckMyVitals Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 3,494	Re: WINNER of May FOTM: They Don't LOOK Like Knock-Offs! Well deserved. One of my fav all time Foci. If you guys ever throw ST170s and a '98 grille in there I'll die.

05-25-2008, 01:37 PM	#25 (permalink)
Nliiitend1 Educating Mazda Owners One Thread at a Time Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: 32224 Posts: 5,051	Re: WINNER of May FOTM: They Don't LOOK Like Knock-Offs! ^^^NOOOOO!!! He must never part with the RBs. __________________ Former: Modified Liquid Grey S2: 5-speed Modified 2001 White ZX3: 5-speed Current: 2008 MS3 GT w/ no options 2006 Suzuki SV650N

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