Dropped... Finally! - Focaljet

**Nickgt40** · 07-02-2008, 11:39 PM

I was originally planning on not posting any pics until after FOTB. But after some nagging by my fellow Nor Cal Jetters in our world famous banter thread, I decided to take some pictures. Camera wasn't working correctly so some of the shots were coming out blurry even when on solid surfaces

And just to give some perspective...

Before:

And After:

I'm actually having some fairly nasty rubbing issues, as of now I'm trying to figure out the best way to take care of it.

Comments welcome!

**CheckMyVitals** · 07-02-2008, 11:41 PM

Muuuuch better.

Nice work.

Details?

**FORDSVTPARTS** · 07-02-2008, 11:43 PM

Looks good, it doesn't look like it's low enough that it should rub badly.

I'd guess you have the wrong offset wheels?

Your looks like it sits about the same as mine and I get no rubbing with my black 5 spoke SVT wheels.

**Z63R** · 07-03-2008, 12:34 AM

I think those might be 7.5-inch-wide wheels; no offset is good enough.

(I'm kidding... they're prolly a 45 mm offset)

Time to roll the fend0rz.

LOOKS GREAT, NICK!!!1!!

**OmniFocus** · 07-03-2008, 01:04 AM

You didn't get those where I think you did, did you?

**fordrykker** · 07-03-2008, 01:16 AM

can enyone tell me the name of the rims on the lovered pictures pleace

**OmniFocus** · 07-03-2008, 01:24 AM

They are Rota SDRs.

**Nickgt40** · 07-03-2008, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CheckMyVitals

Muuuuch better.

Nice work.

Details?

Ok, so the suspension is the H&R Cup Kit. I'm fairly pleased with it except I wish that it was a little more stiff actually. The wheels, as stated above are Rota SDRs. They are definitely heavier than my previous Centerlines but I paid less for the entire set than it would have cost me to replace the two damaged wheels. Not to mention I've always loved these wheels on a focus.

Since my last update I've also gotten rid of the horrible lunch box in the back, changed some stuff on the interior, installed an SVT front lip, removed the rear wiper, and put my stock headlights back on. I've got some MACHs in boxes in my room, one of them is damaged however and I haven't had time to fix it. Ultimately I wouldn't mind a trade for some ST170s but we'll see. Anyways, thanks for the comments so far. Keep them coming!

**brads03zx3** · 07-03-2008, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmniFocus

You didn't get those where I think you did, did you?

I don't know where you thought he got them, but he scored them from the For Sale are of the 'Jet.

Very nice Nick. Are you rubbing out back and up front, or just up front?

My suggestions...More negative camber

**MachFive** · 07-03-2008, 07:06 AM

Much better! I like your rim choice as well, looks sharp on black.

**01focuszx3** · 07-03-2008, 10:32 AM

Looks a hell of alot better

**zetecgt** · 07-03-2008, 10:44 AM

WORLD OF DIFFERENCE SIR

dave.

**fofofan24** · 07-03-2008, 10:55 AM

Damn Good!!

**SVTEuro** · 07-03-2008, 11:13 AM

sweet I like the wheels!

**hotrodkris** · 07-03-2008, 12:24 PM

Verrrrry secksi

**2006TZX4** · 07-03-2008, 03:47 PM

looks good

**SVTADAM** · 07-03-2008, 03:50 PM

Where are your storms?...Give them to me!

Nice

**Nickgt40** · 07-03-2008, 09:41 PM

This is what happened to one of them:

The other one isn't as bad but still took quite a hit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by brads03zx3

Very nice Nick. Are you rubbing out back and up front, or just up front?

My suggestions...More negative camber

As far as I can tell it's just in the front and I don't know if I want to go with much more... I think I'm already about 1.5 degrees.

**Dads03SVT** · 07-04-2008, 07:02 AM

Man i was wanting a set of those storms...they bend that easy?? They are so high in price.

**SVTADAM** · 07-04-2008, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickgt40

This is what happened to one of them:

The other one isn't as bad but still took quite a hit.

BAH...that will buff right out!

Sorry to hear. Love those wheels.

**Spatakula** · 07-04-2008, 11:40 AM

Night and day difference!

-spatakula

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