Gross, I Stepped In Something Sticky! (Lots o' Pics) - Focaljet

**hEaT** · 07-15-2008, 09:38 PM

I got some new wheels and tires put on the XR finally. Not much to say really. She's pretty stock, some suspension work and other little odds and ends. 67k on the clock.
Wheels are BSA 333's, 17x7 +40mm and tires are Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs in 215/45/17. No more one tire fires with these...I'm unable to spin them

Plans for the car include finishing up the rear suspension, suspension/steering bushings, intercooler, 3" turbo elbow, DP, exhaust, Cossie grill (unsure about headlights, mine are in great shape for the age). I have Collins BOV, LA3 and big VAM sitting here that needs to go in when the FMIC goes in as well.

**FORDSVTPARTS** · 07-15-2008, 09:50 PM

Looks great! Those are fun cars.

We used to have people abandon them at the dealership due to high repair costs, used to be able to pick them up for a song.

I wish I would have snagged one now.

**angels** · 07-15-2008, 10:35 PM

the car looks great nice rims.

**thefrush** · 07-15-2008, 10:38 PM

Are those TE37 Cups?

**hEaT** · 07-16-2008, 09:00 AM

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by thefrush

Are those TE37 Cups?

I wish! They are BSA 333's. Unfortunately, the XR is blessed with the same wonderful 4x108 bolt-pattern as the Focus, but needs more offset than the Focus(35-40ish) so it makes finding wheels a bit harder.

**Ataru** · 07-16-2008, 09:16 AM

So you are the one that bought GoatRoper's old wheels.

I love the look of those wheels on the XR, but I am still not a fan of bronze wheels on a silver/grey car.

And shame on frush for thinking those were TE37 Cups since he used to own some Volks himself.

**hEaT** · 07-16-2008, 09:25 AM

I actually bought them from a guy from the Merkur Club forum. I saw GoatRoper's for sale after I bought these.

**sleeperlove** · 07-16-2008, 09:29 AM

Those look really good on there!

**Ataru** · 07-16-2008, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hEaT

I actually bought them from a guy from the Merkur Club forum. I saw GoatRoper's for sale after I bought these.

Are these kinda common for Merkurs? When GR got them they were such an odd offset for the Focus and I had never seen them before, and now you have a set the exact same as he did.

**03_SPI_Sedan** · 07-16-2008, 09:49 AM

Lookin fresh!

Can't wait to see a FMIC behind that mouth.

**slverfocus13** · 07-16-2008, 09:49 AM

god i want your car its so clean...i just cant seem to find one anywhere

**hEaT** · 07-16-2008, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ataru

Are these kinda common for Merkurs? When GR got them they were such an odd offset for the Focus and I had never seen them before, and now you have a set the exact same as he did.

I've never seen them on another XR before. I just checked his thread and it seems he was running a 35mm offset. Mine are 40mm.

http://forums.focaljet.com/handling/...45-rubber.html

That gives me hope that I can run these on the Focus for AutoX

**Ataru** · 07-16-2008, 10:03 AM

Well, you need to get GR's now! The 35mm offset would be even better for the XR......and the grey color of them would go perfect with the car too!

I forgot his were grey and not bronze.

**Ray** · 07-16-2008, 02:18 PM

Joe, autoX the XR.

Needs tints and a drop tho

**SuperFlea** · 07-16-2008, 04:11 PM

This thread needs more engine pics

**biscuitninja** · 07-16-2008, 04:18 PM

Pssh... whatever... the glory of this car is in the engine bay...
-bix

**hEaT** · 07-16-2008, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperFlea

This thread needs more engine pics

Quote:

Originally Posted by biscuitninja

Pssh... whatever... the glory of this car is in the engine bay...
-bix

It's almost stock motor wise which I why I chose not to. Filthy too. I just have a cone filter and a MBC (set at the stock 15psi currently). I can try to grab some later today. Just be warned, nothing too impressive

**biscuitninja** · 07-16-2008, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hEaT

It's almost stock motor wise which I why I chose not to. Filthy too. I just have a cone filter and a MBC (set at the stock 15psi currently). I can try to grab some later today. Just be warned, nothing too impressive

You know what to do next the...
-bix

**PBSVT02** · 07-16-2008, 05:30 PM

looks good joe

**SVTADAM** · 07-17-2008, 09:33 AM

There he goes again gettin all crooked with his pics. Dude you need a lighter camera!

Looks good Joe. Nice choice on the wheels. Time to clean up the nose a bit. Poor dry skin!

He doesnt tell you that the background is the University of Connecticut. Good old HorseBarn Hill. You should have driven to the top, unless they blocked off that road, or you didnt want to get it dirty.

**hEaT** · 07-17-2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVTADAM

There he goes again gettin all crooked with his pics. Dude you need a lighter camera!

Looks good Joe. Nice choice on the wheels. Time to clean up the nose a bit. Poor dry skin!

He doesnt tell you that the background is the University of Connecticut. Good old HorseBarn Hill. You should have driven to the top, unless they blocked off that road, or you didnt want to get it dirty.

Thanks Adam.

I should have driven up there! I have some pictures of the Focus on that road I think, but it was at night.

**K STYLEZ** · 07-17-2008, 11:07 AM

Looks good. Those Dunlops FREAKIN RULE too! Awesome tires.

07-15-2008, 09:38 PM	#1
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,646	Gross, I Stepped In Something Sticky! (Lots o' Pics) I got some new wheels and tires put on the XR finally. Not much to say really. She's pretty stock, some suspension work and other little odds and ends. 67k on the clock. Wheels are BSA 333's, 17x7 +40mm and tires are Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs in 215/45/17. No more one tire fires with these...I'm unable to spin them Plans for the car include finishing up the rear suspension, suspension/steering bushings, intercooler, 3" turbo elbow, DP, exhaust, Cossie grill (unsure about headlights, mine are in great shape for the age). I have Collins BOV, LA3 and big VAM sitting here that needs to go in when the FMIC goes in as well. __________________ 2001 Twilight Blue ZX3 - Volant Intake, FC 65mm TB, SVT Header, RT High Flow Cat, SVTF Borla Exhaust, Koni's 1985 Nimbus Grey Merkur XR4Ti - Work In Progress Tuned By: Bristol Dyno Last edited by hEaT : 07-15-2008 at 09:48 PM.

07-15-2008, 09:50 PM	#2
FORDSVTPARTS TEAM Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,450	Re: Gross, I Stepped In Something Sticky! (Lots o' Pics) Looks great! Those are fun cars. We used to have people abandon them at the dealership due to high repair costs, used to be able to pick them up for a song. I wish I would have snagged one now. __________________ We are Tousley Ford offering all OEM Ford and Ford Racing parts at 10% over cost. PM me here or call Steve at 1-800-328-9552 during regular business hours. Now accepting online orders here http://www.tousleyfordparts.com You can also find us here http://forums.focaljet.com/tousley-ford/ 2002 Silver SVT focus , custom CAI , Stage 2 throttle body, VF rear mount, FRPP 9mm wires, EAP/MACH HID's, Borla exhaust, K-W springs, FRPP UDP, Brisk LGS plugs, Screamin Demon coil, Diablo predator tune via Mike at Unique tuning. 153.27whp-140.56 lb.ft.

07-15-2008, 10:35 PM	#3
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07-15-2008, 10:38 PM	#4
thefrush I <3 dyno queens Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 9,633	Re: Gross, I Stepped In Something Sticky! (Lots o' Pics) Are those TE37 Cups? __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "shaft" in crankshaft. Fear usually limits us in seeing things clearly. Fear usually just gets in the way of us being happy.

07-16-2008, 09:16 AM	#6
Ataru Team Sonic Racing Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Where the winds come sweeping down the plains Posts: 11,487	Re: Gross, I Stepped In Something Sticky! (Lots o' Pics) So you are the one that bought GoatRoper's old wheels. I love the look of those wheels on the XR, but I am still not a fan of bronze wheels on a silver/grey car. And shame on frush for thinking those were TE37 Cups since he used to own some Volks himself. __________________ Owner of SONIC - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Focus ZX5 Yes, Sonic has a Car Domain Page [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions?

07-16-2008, 09:25 AM	#7
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,646	Re: Gross, I Stepped In Something Sticky! (Lots o' Pics) I actually bought them from a guy from the Merkur Club forum. I saw GoatRoper's for sale after I bought these. __________________ 2001 Twilight Blue ZX3 - Volant Intake, FC 65mm TB, SVT Header, RT High Flow Cat, SVTF Borla Exhaust, Koni's 1985 Nimbus Grey Merkur XR4Ti - Work In Progress Tuned By: Bristol Dyno

07-16-2008, 09:29 AM	#8
sleeperlove You wouldn't like me when I'm angry. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the dirt Posts: 8,510	Re: Gross, I Stepped In Something Sticky! (Lots o' Pics) Those look really good on there! __________________ I'm in ur posts changin ur werdz.

07-16-2008, 09:49 AM	#10
03_SPI_Sedan TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The 860 Posts: 839	Re: Gross, I Stepped In Something Sticky! (Lots o' Pics) Lookin fresh! Can't wait to see a FMIC behind that mouth. __________________ 95 Dodge Stratus ES 03 ZX3 (some assembly required)

07-16-2008, 09:49 AM	#11
slverfocus13 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,865	Re: Gross, I Stepped In Something Sticky! (Lots o' Pics) god i want your car its so clean...i just cant seem to find one anywhere __________________ [eat][sleep][_/\_] 2002 CD Silver ZX3 1989 Nissan 240sx (soon to be drift slut) Emissions...whats that?

07-16-2008, 10:03 AM	#13
Ataru Team Sonic Racing Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Where the winds come sweeping down the plains Posts: 11,487	Re: Gross, I Stepped In Something Sticky! (Lots o' Pics) Well, you need to get GR's now! The 35mm offset would be even better for the XR......and the grey color of them would go perfect with the car too! I forgot his were grey and not bronze. __________________ Owner of SONIC - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Focus ZX5 Yes, Sonic has a Car Domain Page [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions?

07-16-2008, 02:18 PM	#14
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,770	Re: Gross, I Stepped In Something Sticky! (Lots o' Pics) Joe, autoX the XR. Needs tints and a drop tho __________________ Cable Ties. Is there anything they can't fix? Driver > Car - in memory of GaryK *Roadtrippin.org* \| CART

07-16-2008, 04:11 PM	#15
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07-16-2008, 04:18 PM	#16
biscuitninja [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,646	Re: Gross, I Stepped In Something Sticky! (Lots o' Pics) Pssh... whatever... the glory of this car is in the engine bay... -bix __________________ 2008 Prediction: In the immortial words of Clubber Lang... "my prediction ... PAIN! " Waiting to pounce on a foreclosed home!

07-16-2008, 05:30 PM	#19
PBSVT02 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 83	Re: Gross, I Stepped In Something Sticky! (Lots o' Pics) looks good joe

07-17-2008, 09:33 AM	#20
SVTADAM Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3,083	Re: Gross, I Stepped In Something Sticky! (Lots o' Pics) There he goes again gettin all crooked with his pics. Dude you need a lighter camera! Looks good Joe. Nice choice on the wheels. Time to clean up the nose a bit. Poor dry skin! He doesnt tell you that the background is the University of Connecticut. Good old HorseBarn Hill. You should have driven to the top, unless they blocked off that road, or you didnt want to get it dirty. __________________ Black Aria...#1211 built in 2002 Rain...1990 Ford Escort Wagon "Dear Diary...Jackpot!" Giggity Giggity Goo! Last edited by SVTADAM : 07-17-2008 at 09:55 AM.

07-17-2008, 11:07 AM	#22
K STYLEZ Premier Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chi-town, IL Posts: 2,394	Re: Gross, I Stepped In Something Sticky! (Lots o' Pics) Looks good. Those Dunlops FREAKIN RULE too! Awesome tires. __________________ Never interrupt your opponent while he's making a mistake. www.massivespeedsystem.com -The Midwest's Focus Power Source-

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