Don't think I've shown you this yet...sorry, kinda boring [Sorry 56k] - Focaljet

**So_Broke** · 08-15-2008, 08:30 PM

I've been a lurking member for awhile now, but a Focus member for around 2 and a half years.

I'm going to start being around here a lot more so I figured I'd show off The Snot Rocket.

Back in Nov 07 my buddy and I painted her up and decided to go with a custom color we call "Titanium". Really it's just 1 part Fords Spruce Green and 1 part Liquid Gray. It came out weird but I love it now. The roof is Black with a Sapphire effect that you really can only see in the sun. Kinda pointless but I think the fumes got to our heads...lol.

Started off originally as an S2

I like how the S2 wing, Roush mid-wing and the Xenon lower lip all flow together. Completely by mistake...haha. The Roush exhaust is painted in high heat black and tucked away.

Recently had the inserts painted black. There are a lot of imperfections in the front because of lazy prepping, so in the spring we're going to repaint her.
And I've really got to fix that sag, wow that's really bad.....

Ebay lights. Meh, I don't like the angel eyes. I'll be changing those to ST170's eventually. And I think I'll paint my grill black again instead of color matched.

Ebay taillights too. But I nite-shaded them and put in some LED cluster bulbs with load resistors.
Might go back to stock sometime though. lol

Interior has been three different colors finally landing on black. Console and handles has been smoothed down. I'll be taking this back to the shop for more clear and polish. The bottom half of the dash was painted black with vinyl paint. So far no issues with it and I love it. Wish I had better pics of it though. Ebay gauge overlay. Wish I never did it. I'll be replacing that soon too with an ST bezel and some speedhut gauges maybe.

Yes it's an Automagic. Hey, I can't drink my coffee and drive stick at the same time...lol. Nah, I might swap her out for an mtx-75 sometime.

I dyed the headliner and painted all pillars black with vinyl paint. I also did the seats but now they attract so much hair and fur and crap that I'll be getting some new seats sometime. It's really driving me nuts.

Powder Coated my Euro's that I got from MEANSVT (thanks dude). Slapped on some Nitto Neo-Gens.
They're okay tires, but I think i'll go with some dedicated summer tires next time.

Bunch of mods under there. Huge K&N filter, upgraded ground, Xcal2 with the generic FocusSport tune, ect, ect. Will be throwing on a header/flex soon, but I need to save for ceramic coating so I can do it all at once.

A gaggle of us going on a cruise through the twisties which ultimately destroyed my rotors. Got some Centric blanks and Hawk Pads on the way as well as an ES master bushings kit.

And this is what happens when you're in the shop around all those fumes for a few days straight.
Chevy Focus

And I REALLY wish I could have gone to FOTB. I used to ride my bike to Goleta beach everyday after work. Man I miss that. I flipped a lid when I saw it was there!

Peace out for now, hope this thread didn't piss anyone off or blow up any serv3rz.....

**TXFO** · 08-15-2008, 08:39 PM

I think that color looks nice! Im not so hot on the whale tail but overall I like what you've done.

**So_Broke** · 08-15-2008, 08:51 PM

Thanks. Yeah, if I could do it over again (which I may) I'll probably drop the wings and go Euro. I know that's a popular decision by a lot, but for good reason....it looks clean and incredible!

**guitarseth** · 08-15-2008, 09:00 PM

I really like the color, although I think a bit more green would really pop it. I'm having a hard time getting a good read on it, with the various lighting that the pictures have. Some pictures make it almost look like a pearl.

I agree that the mid-wing is questionable, but the rest of the kit makes it work. My only other suggestion would be to tone down the glossiness (is that a word?!) on the interior.

Can't wait to see pictures once you repaint it, and I think you're a little bit hard on yourself for the mods that are on it. It looks good.

**RUN_ZX3** · 08-15-2008, 09:32 PM

love the color.

**hotrodkris** · 08-15-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RUN_ZX3

love the color.

Me too!

Liquid Green? lol

Nice ride

**98LowRanger** · 08-16-2008, 01:52 AM

Wow, I love it!! The one off color that appears more grey then green looks sweet especially with all the black accents. You just made me want to paint the pillars/roof of my Liquid Grey ZX3 black...haha. I love how you FULLY carried out the black accent theme with the tinted tails, black headlights, tint, painted black roof, wheels, and bumper accent. You seem like a bit of a perfectionist....haha. I think that the items that you seem less then thrilled about and plan to change really aren't that bad at all. You made the ebay tails better by tinting them and adding the LEDs, which by the way look pretty cool in that night shot. Where did you get that grill because it appears to fit flawlessly (no not the Chevy one). Only thing I would really change is the S2 wing. I've never been a fan of it, but it's your car. I love what you have done and your future plans for it. Feel free to post more pics and keep us updated with your progress!!!!

**Ataru** · 08-16-2008, 03:35 AM

You should go ahead and make the drive donw to T-Town on Sunday for our meet. I would love to see your car in person.....I am sure your brakes will be fine.

**1badassfoci** · 08-16-2008, 03:50 AM

I love that color! Awesome!!!

-Ashley

**theaadman** · 08-16-2008, 05:54 AM

i did the same thing to my headliner and i have loved it every since. the car is looking real good. keep it up

**Phacade** · 08-16-2008, 06:49 PM

You ought to come down to Tulsa this weekend...I'd love to see my old wheels again!

**2focusd** · 08-16-2008, 07:23 PM

Oh man, that color is freakin' awesome

And I think you've just made up my mind that I need to buy some vinyl/fabric dye and do my headliner. My buddy and I have been talking about doing it forever, but we've never gone through with it yet

-Brian

**boostedzx3** · 08-17-2008, 06:18 AM

Yea that color does look very good

**Ray** · 08-17-2008, 06:59 AM

Wow, i really like what you've done with the car. (sans mid wing. i hated those even when they were more popular)

The color is pretty trick, i like what you've done with the interior, etc.

**svt4d** · 08-18-2008, 12:36 AM

Yeah, this is a very clean focus. The color is great.. The only hang up i have is its a ....automatic...

**Dave&KersFocus** · 08-18-2008, 01:32 AM

Dude the color is definately original, i like that its not the same as everyone elses you know? My ONLY drawback is the mid-wing. The car would look soo much cleaner without it, but other than that its a GREAT lookin car keep up the hard work.

**1svt4u2c** · 08-19-2008, 01:18 AM

Nice touch on the front bumper! I ALWAYS wanted to see how that would look! Only thing I would get rid of would be that top wing. Oh, and what rear lip is that? I dont think I've ever seen that one before.

Very nicely done so far, keep up the good work!

-Matt

**98LowRanger** · 08-19-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 1svt4u2c

Nice touch on the front bumper! I ALWAYS wanted to see how that would look! Only thing I would get rid of would be that top wing. Oh, and what rear lip is that? I dont think I've ever seen that one before.

Very nicely done so far, keep up the good work!

-Matt

He doesn't seem to be on here too much (hasn't responded to my PM yet) so I'll answer your question...haha. The rear lip is Xenon. I'm totally with you about the S2 top wing. I have NEVER liked those on ANY focus, but to each there own. A lot of people don't like the WW mid wing (what he has on his focus), but I like it.

**ridindirtyzx3** · 08-19-2008, 03:59 PM

i really like the whole car, and the color is really cool too!!!

**aaron_zx3** · 08-19-2008, 05:10 PM

Love the car... just one question...

What's the deal with the crank for the sun roof?

Almost looks like a camper vent.

Sorry... I'm just playin'. I've just never seen anything like that in a car before.

**kipp** · 08-19-2008, 11:21 PM

dude i've ssen you driving around in OP for quite a while. great lookin car and good to finally know who it belongs to

**SVT3658** · 08-19-2008, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaron_zx3

What's the deal with the crank for the sun roof?

Almost looks like a camper vent.

Sorry... I'm just playin'. I've just never seen anything like that in a car before.

Manual sun roof ftw haha. One of my buddies with an old gti has a manual sunroof...it's awesome

The car looks great man (even though it has a mid wing lol)

**1svt4u2c** · 08-20-2008, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98LowRanger

He doesn't seem to be on here too much (hasn't responded to my PM yet) so I'll answer your question...haha. The rear lip is Xenon. I'm totally with you about the S2 top wing. I have NEVER liked those on ANY focus, but to each there own. A lot of people don't like the WW mid wing (what he has on his focus), but I like it.

Thanks! Yea, I like that bottom wing (the 3 piece). I'd like to get that and some sort of top wing as well, but I'm torn between to many. But one thing is for sure, its not going to be the S2 wing.

And

@ the "chevy focus" picture. I saw the picture before I read the caption, and I'm like "*double take* wtf.....chevy focus....hahahaha"

-Matt

08-15-2008, 08:30 PM	#1
So_Broke TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 203	Don't think I've shown you this yet...sorry, kinda boring [Sorry 56k] I've been a lurking member for awhile now, but a Focus member for around 2 and a half years. I'm going to start being around here a lot more so I figured I'd show off The Snot Rocket. Back in Nov 07 my buddy and I painted her up and decided to go with a custom color we call "Titanium". Really it's just 1 part Fords Spruce Green and 1 part Liquid Gray. It came out weird but I love it now. The roof is Black with a Sapphire effect that you really can only see in the sun. Kinda pointless but I think the fumes got to our heads...lol. Started off originally as an S2 I like how the S2 wing, Roush mid-wing and the Xenon lower lip all flow together. Completely by mistake...haha. The Roush exhaust is painted in high heat black and tucked away. Recently had the inserts painted black. There are a lot of imperfections in the front because of lazy prepping, so in the spring we're going to repaint her. And I've really got to fix that sag, wow that's really bad..... Ebay lights. Meh, I don't like the angel eyes. I'll be changing those to ST170's eventually. And I think I'll paint my grill black again instead of color matched. Ebay taillights too. But I nite-shaded them and put in some LED cluster bulbs with load resistors. Might go back to stock sometime though. lol Interior has been three different colors finally landing on black. Console and handles has been smoothed down. I'll be taking this back to the shop for more clear and polish. The bottom half of the dash was painted black with vinyl paint. So far no issues with it and I love it. Wish I had better pics of it though. Ebay gauge overlay. Wish I never did it. I'll be replacing that soon too with an ST bezel and some speedhut gauges maybe. Yes it's an Automagic. Hey, I can't drink my coffee and drive stick at the same time...lol. Nah, I might swap her out for an mtx-75 sometime. I dyed the headliner and painted all pillars black with vinyl paint. I also did the seats but now they attract so much hair and fur and crap that I'll be getting some new seats sometime. It's really driving me nuts. Powder Coated my Euro's that I got from MEANSVT (thanks dude). Slapped on some Nitto Neo-Gens. They're okay tires, but I think i'll go with some dedicated summer tires next time. Bunch of mods under there. Huge K&N filter, upgraded ground, Xcal2 with the generic FocusSport tune, ect, ect. Will be throwing on a header/flex soon, but I need to save for ceramic coating so I can do it all at once. A gaggle of us going on a cruise through the twisties which ultimately destroyed my rotors. Got some Centric blanks and Hawk Pads on the way as well as an ES master bushings kit. And this is what happens when you're in the shop around all those fumes for a few days straight. Chevy Focus And I REALLY wish I could have gone to FOTB. I used to ride my bike to Goleta beach everyday after work. Man I miss that. I flipped a lid when I saw it was there! Peace out for now, hope this thread didn't piss anyone off or blow up any serv3rz.....

08-15-2008, 08:39 PM	#2
TXFO Not Special Enough Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: My sweet insanity Posts: 12,960	Re: Don't think I've shown you this yet...sorry, kinda boring [Sorry 56k] I think that color looks nice! Im not so hot on the whale tail but overall I like what you've done. __________________ German and Italian car tech. Chloroform Girl - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2r4HE29qSs

08-15-2008, 08:51 PM	#3
So_Broke TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 203	Re: Don't think I've shown you this yet...sorry, kinda boring [Sorry 56k] Thanks. Yeah, if I could do it over again (which I may) I'll probably drop the wings and go Euro. I know that's a popular decision by a lot, but for good reason....it looks clean and incredible!

08-15-2008, 09:00 PM	#4
guitarseth Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Wooster, OH Posts: 3,010	Re: Don't think I've shown you this yet...sorry, kinda boring [Sorry 56k] I really like the color, although I think a bit more green would really pop it. I'm having a hard time getting a good read on it, with the various lighting that the pictures have. Some pictures make it almost look like a pearl. I agree that the mid-wing is questionable, but the rest of the kit makes it work. My only other suggestion would be to tone down the glossiness (is that a word?!) on the interior. Can't wait to see pictures once you repaint it, and I think you're a little bit hard on yourself for the mods that are on it. It looks good. __________________ French Blue 2003 ZX3 Power Premium MTX Mild Naturally Aspirated build - Modded for driving enjoyment My Car Please help me with my engine build, buy my engine parts.

08-16-2008, 01:52 AM	#7
98LowRanger Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Oak Ridge, North Carolina Posts: 1,350	Re: Don't think I've shown you this yet...sorry, kinda boring [Sorry 56k] Wow, I love it!! The one off color that appears more grey then green looks sweet especially with all the black accents. You just made me want to paint the pillars/roof of my Liquid Grey ZX3 black...haha. I love how you FULLY carried out the black accent theme with the tinted tails, black headlights, tint, painted black roof, wheels, and bumper accent. You seem like a bit of a perfectionist....haha. I think that the items that you seem less then thrilled about and plan to change really aren't that bad at all. You made the ebay tails better by tinting them and adding the LEDs, which by the way look pretty cool in that night shot. Where did you get that grill because it appears to fit flawlessly (no not the Chevy one). Only thing I would really change is the S2 wing. I've never been a fan of it, but it's your car. I love what you have done and your future plans for it. Feel free to post more pics and keep us updated with your progress!!!! __________________ 03 LG Focus ZX3 - Daily driver 98 Ranger - Show Truck

08-16-2008, 03:35 AM	#8
Ataru Team Sonic Racing Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Where the winds come sweeping down the plains Posts: 11,487	Re: Don't think I've shown you this yet...sorry, kinda boring [Sorry 56k] You should go ahead and make the drive donw to T-Town on Sunday for our meet. I would love to see your car in person.....I am sure your brakes will be fine. __________________ 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?

08-16-2008, 03:50 AM	#9
1badassfoci Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Longview, Wa. Posts: 2,347	Re: Don't think I've shown you this yet...sorry, kinda boring [Sorry 56k] I love that color! Awesome!!! -Ashley __________________ http://www.myspace.com/focusash If your going to request me on myspace please send a message with it saying your from focaljet and your screen name please! Or else I wont accept you! THANK YOU;)

08-16-2008, 05:54 AM	#10
theaadman TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oak Grove, Ky Posts: 234	Re: Don't think I've shown you this yet...sorry, kinda boring [Sorry 56k] i did the same thing to my headliner and i have loved it every since. the car is looking real good. keep it up __________________ Currently in good ol' mother Iraq!!! (Again)

08-16-2008, 06:49 PM	#11
Phacade Double Entendre Master! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,619	Re: Don't think I've shown you this yet...sorry, kinda boring [Sorry 56k] You ought to come down to Tulsa this weekend...I'd love to see my old wheels again! __________________ 2003 EAP SVT "Attila" - ST170 Headlights, Hofele grill, SAP defuser, Clear corners, Taylor 8mm wires, Saleen/Eibach suspension kit, (really) short shift, Ford Racing 5-spokes, Massive front strut bar, Euro-ish rear wiper, shorty antenna, 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). ------------------------------------------------------------ I mock your cheese danish and all it stands for! ------------------------------------------------------------

08-16-2008, 07:23 PM	#12
2focusd [FJ] Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 13,424	Re: Don't think I've shown you this yet...sorry, kinda boring [Sorry 56k] Oh man, that color is freakin' awesome And I think you've just made up my mind that I need to buy some vinyl/fabric dye and do my headliner. My buddy and I have been talking about doing it forever, but we've never gone through with it yet -Brian __________________ Godspeed, Colin McRae, may you live on forever as the reason countless people fell in love with the Ford Focus (myself included). 1968-2007 http://www.f2focus.com

08-17-2008, 06:18 AM	#13
boostedzx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Enola, PA Posts: 4,572	Re: Don't think I've shown you this yet...sorry, kinda boring [Sorry 56k] Yea that color does look very good __________________ 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

08-17-2008, 06:59 AM	#14
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,770	Re: Don't think I've shown you this yet...sorry, kinda boring [Sorry 56k] Wow, i really like what you've done with the car. (sans mid wing. i hated those even when they were more popular) The color is pretty trick, i like what you've done with the interior, etc. __________________ Cable Ties. Is there anything they can't fix? Driver > Car - in memory of GaryK *Roadtrippin.org* \| CART

08-18-2008, 12:36 AM	#15
svt4d TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fircrest Posts: 501	Re: Don't think I've shown you this yet...sorry, kinda boring [Sorry 56k] Yeah, this is a very clean focus. The color is great.. The only hang up i have is its a ....automatic... __________________ EFIL180 SVT MK1 Motorsports EDM > JDM

08-18-2008, 01:32 AM	#16
Dave&KersFocus Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fountain Valley California Posts: 32	Re: Don't think I've shown you this yet...sorry, kinda boring [Sorry 56k] Dude the color is definately original, i like that its not the same as everyone elses you know? My ONLY drawback is the mid-wing. The car would look soo much cleaner without it, but other than that its a GREAT lookin car keep up the hard work. __________________ Life is only what you make of it....And your car is only as fast as what you put into it.

08-19-2008, 01:18 AM	#17
1svt4u2c Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 1,597	Re: Don't think I've shown you this yet...sorry, kinda boring [Sorry 56k] Nice touch on the front bumper! I ALWAYS wanted to see how that would look! Only thing I would get rid of would be that top wing. Oh, and what rear lip is that? I dont think I've ever seen that one before. Very nicely done so far, keep up the good work! -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

08-19-2008, 03:59 PM	#19
ridindirtyzx3 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lebanon, PA Posts: 894	Re: Don't think I've shown you this yet...sorry, kinda boring [Sorry 56k] i really like the whole car, and the color is really cool too!!! __________________ 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

08-19-2008, 05:10 PM	#20
aaron_zx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,637	Re: Don't think I've shown you this yet...sorry, kinda boring [Sorry 56k] Love the car... just one question... What's the deal with the crank for the sun roof? Almost looks like a camper vent. Sorry... I'm just playin'. I've just never seen anything like that in a car before. __________________ Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. --Washington.

08-19-2008, 11:21 PM	#21
kipp Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: OP, KS Posts: 1,095	Re: Don't think I've shown you this yet...sorry, kinda boring [Sorry 56k] dude i've ssen you driving around in OP for quite a while. great lookin car and good to finally know who it belongs to __________________ 2009 Vista Blue 5spd Coupe AKA Blue Reign - mods underway 2003 Focus SE - sadly sold, wish I had it back www.cardomain.com/id/blazer8302