WINNER of December FOTM: Gone But Not Forgotten - G_wagen! - The Ford Focus Forum

**Ataru** · 12-19-2008, 11:26 AM

The Competitors

The Winner:

G_wagen

Quote:

Thank you to everyone who voted for my car for FOTM. For anyone who knows me, they know that this car was my baby. I obsessed over this car. I would park in the furthest parking spot just so no other cars would be near it to give me door-dings, or shopping carts to hit it, etc. I have to thank everyone at FocusSport for putting up with me and this car over all of the years and helping to get it to where it was. I know my car wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea-but no one could ever argue that it wasn’t a complete original. I had the first Focus I had seen with completely painted interior-and also the only one I have seen with a white interior. She went through many phases, and I was almost done making modifications when I wrecked her. I got her in 2002 and wrecked her in 2007. As life would have it, I wrecked her one month before my last car payment was due. Grrrrr! I was truly devastated when I had to let go of this car. I cried for so long afterwards. I’m getting teary-eyed just writing this. (I know, I’m such a girl!) I tried to convince myself that it could be re-built, but Randy had to talk sense into me and tell me to let it go. I know that it was “just a car” but it wasn’t to me. So much love and hard work went into her and I miss that car so damn much! She is gone, but definitely not forgotten.

FS/VF Supercharger - stage 3 intercooled
FS/SCT XCal2
FS 4-1 race header
FS stealth exhaust
FS wires
FS front stress bar
FS valve cover
Kent cam gears
RS front bumper
Euro rear bumber
SVT sideskirts
Euro grill
Mach HIDs
Lamin-X
H&R coilovers
OZ Racing 18x7 Record wheels
SSBC brake kit
Toyo tires
B&M short shifter
Katskinz white vinyl seats
Custom Ultrasuede & Cloth gold interior
Custom painted white & gold interior
Ford Focus Aluminum B-Pillar Trim
Ford Focus Aluminum Kick Plates
Clarion Head Unit

I have never shared these, but given the category of the win, I figured it was appropriate.

**Spatakula** · 12-19-2008, 11:31 AM

Wow those pics are hard to look at.

Congrats on winning but it sucks it was in this category for FOTM.

-spatakula

**alk.3_st** · 12-19-2008, 11:34 AM

ouch. Congrats on the win!

**NCedillos** · 12-19-2008, 11:37 AM

Congrats. Was a beautiful car.

**Voortrek3** · 12-19-2008, 11:41 AM

Congrats!

**Nickgt40** · 12-19-2008, 11:55 AM

Ouch, those are hard to see. Congrats though, awesome focus for sure.

**HotRodKristina** · 12-19-2008, 01:03 PM

Oh man. Those pics....

Damn tho, you sure took out that light pole!

G_wagen sez if I'm goin' down, then you're goin down with me!

**FocusSportVP** · 12-19-2008, 01:12 PM

Agh, I hate those wrecked pics. That was an awful day.

I'm glad you won, though! That ZX3 was a good car, driven arcross the country and all around the East Coast and West Coast, too.

The Legend will never die...

**BUR_ZX3** · 12-19-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FocusSportVP

The Legend will never die...

Damn straight!

Congrats Rachel! If thats appropriate. Seriously, your car was always one of the top cars @ FOTB in my book. So perfectly well maintained, both aesthetically and mechanically. You really loved that car, and she loved you right back.

**Z63R** · 12-19-2008, 01:29 PM

Congrats!

The G_Wagen certainly deserves this posthumous recognition as it was indeed one of the nicest Focuses anywhere on the planet. Srsly.

**tparker** · 12-19-2008, 05:43 PM

Congrats, it is too bad it had to win FOTM for this category, it should have won a lot of other months.

**hEaT** · 12-19-2008, 06:13 PM

Such a nice car

**FORDSVTPARTS** · 12-19-2008, 06:18 PM

Congratulations, that car was gorgeous!

Very depressing pics at the end

**1svt4u2c** · 12-19-2008, 11:55 PM

.............wow..............

congrts on the win though.

**ZXTHR33** · 12-19-2008, 11:58 PM

Congrats on the win as well!

What kind of car are you in currently?

**FocusSportVP** · 12-20-2008, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tparker

Congrats, it is too bad it had to win FOTM for this category, it should have won a lot of other months.

I agree 100%.

**WanabeRS** · 12-20-2008, 02:07 AM

Congratulations Rachel!

Sucks you had to win this category, it really is

But yeah, you really showed that pole who was boss!?

**CaysE** · 12-21-2008, 11:41 AM

Well... at the very least it's just more hard-to-swallow evidence that these cars perform excellently in crashes.

I've got to ask, are you working on a new project yet?

**S. on Da 5** · 12-22-2008, 06:00 PM

Congrats!!!

This build was a die hard for the win!

**Broke_Two_Foci** · 12-22-2008, 08:30 PM

Congrats on the win Rachel. sucks it had to be under such a sad situation. I know what it is like to have something you work so hard on taken too soon. I still had 3 months of payments on mine.

**o2_designs** · 12-22-2008, 08:36 PM

Bitter/Sweet Win I must say....

Those pics are devastating....

**Ray** · 12-23-2008, 06:49 AM

What a rediculously well thought out, immaculate specimen.

Again, too bad this car had to win this catergory.

**MachFive** · 12-23-2008, 09:32 AM

Congrats, Rachel! Still, it's like winning a cat poop-eating contest.

**G_wagen** · 12-27-2008, 01:34 AM

Thanks everyone for your kind words. It was a sucky category to win-but I'm glad other people thought my baby shouldn't be forgotten. Sorry I'm so late to reply-I've been outta town and my mom (even thought it's 2008) doesn't have a computer.....

**bryst06** · 12-27-2008, 02:06 AM

I hate to ask,.. but i never saw the pics before.. and was before my time on FJ.. how did that happen?

12-19-2008, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Spatakula Stoned Scorpion says, "GET OVER H.....OOhhh! Brownies!" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rälëigh, NC Posts: 10,689	Re: WINNER of December FOTM: Gone But Not Forgotten - G_wagen! Wow those pics are hard to look at. Congrats on winning but it sucks it was in this category for FOTM. -spatakula __________________ CAPS LOCK IS CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL.

12-19-2008, 11:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
alk.3_st TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 262, WI Posts: 151	Re: WINNER of December FOTM: Gone But Not Forgotten - G_wagen! ouch. Congrats on the win! __________________ '07 Focus ST '89 VW Golf

12-19-2008, 11:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
NCedillos TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 417	Re: WINNER of December FOTM: Gone But Not Forgotten - G_wagen! Congrats. Was a beautiful car.

12-19-2008, 11:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Voortrek3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Dimas, CA, USA Posts: 1,196	Re: WINNER of December FOTM: Gone But Not Forgotten - G_wagen! Congrats! __________________ 2009 Focus SES Coupe - Vista Blue "Go ahead, call 911....I'm off duty!"

12-19-2008, 01:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
HotRodKristina Team Klyvenhüven Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 29,940	Re: WINNER of December FOTM: Gone But Not Forgotten - G_wagen! Oh man. Those pics.... Damn tho, you sure took out that light pole! G_wagen sez if I'm goin' down, then you're goin down with me!

12-19-2008, 01:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
FocusSportVP Premier Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 23,210	Re: WINNER of December FOTM: Gone But Not Forgotten - G_wagen! Agh, I hate those wrecked pics. That was an awful day. I'm glad you won, though! That ZX3 was a good car, driven arcross the country and all around the East Coast and West Coast, too. The Legend will never die... __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President FocusSport / FSWerks www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 Check out our NEW video on www.TheFordStory.com. Please leave a comment! Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

12-19-2008, 01:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Z63R Official [FJ] Distinguished Advisor Join Date: May 2004 Location: El Lay Ca Posts: 22,829	Re: WINNER of December FOTM: Gone But Not Forgotten - G_wagen! Congrats! The G_Wagen certainly deserves this posthumous recognition as it was indeed one of the nicest Focuses anywhere on the planet. Srsly. __________________ . "I replaced the battery cables to the starter. I've been dreading it since the PowerWorks severely restricts access to the starter... A good job for a 6'2" 150lb pianist, but not so hot for a 5'10" 220lb wookie. - OmniFocus 2.3 Duratec ZX3 + some bits

12-19-2008, 05:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
tparker Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: @ the drag strip, auto X, road race & AZ G2G Posts: 3,289	Re: WINNER of December FOTM: Gone But Not Forgotten - G_wagen! Congrats, it is too bad it had to win FOTM for this category, it should have won a lot of other months. __________________ FS/VF SC w/IC blow thru mod 13.495 @ 102.306 best 1/4 current set up. July 06 FOTM My Focus Web Page JCM Racing #10

12-19-2008, 06:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
hEaT I <3 UC^3 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 7,447	Re: WINNER of December FOTM: Gone But Not Forgotten - G_wagen! Such a nice car __________________ 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

12-19-2008, 06:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
FORDSVTPARTS Premier Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8,240	Re: WINNER of December FOTM: Gone But Not Forgotten - G_wagen! Congratulations, that car was gorgeous! Very depressing pics at the end __________________ To order from me just call 1-800-328-9552 and ask for Steve or use one of the methods below. Now accepting online orders here http://www.tousleyfordparts.com You can also find us here http://forums.focaljet.com/tousley-ford/ 2002 Silver SVT #2952 , custom CAI , Stage 2 throttle body, VF rear mount, FRPP 9mm wires, EAP/MACH HID's, Borla exhaust, K-W springs, FRPP UDP, Screamin Demon coil, Tuned by Mike at Unique Tuning in S.C.

12-19-2008, 11:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
1svt4u2c Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 2,840	Re: WINNER of December FOTM: Gone But Not Forgotten - G_wagen! .............wow.............. congrts on the win though. __________________ .._____ ............<--2003 SVT Focus /___l__\__ ........#2940 of 3985 l(o)____(o)l........Build Date 06/13/03

12-19-2008, 11:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
ZXTHR33 TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 368	Re: WINNER of December FOTM: Gone But Not Forgotten - G_wagen! Congrats on the win as well! What kind of car are you in currently? __________________ His: '05 Hyper Blue MINI Cooper S Hers: '03 Twilight Blue ZX3 -- (formerly Majikal's ride) SOLI DEO GLORIA

12-21-2008, 11:41 AM	#18 (permalink)
CaysE EDM Specialist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 10,765	Re: WINNER of December FOTM: Gone But Not Forgotten - G_wagen! Well... at the very least it's just more hard-to-swallow evidence that these cars perform excellently in crashes. I've got to ask, are you working on a new project yet? __________________ 2002 Liquid Grey ZX3 ··· SVT replica-in-progress 2003 Vermilion Red SVTf ··· ported JRSC BBK, ported head, 3" exhaust, Euro interior, more to come! strictly/focused • team edm

12-22-2008, 06:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
S. on Da 5 Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: S. Cali., USA Posts: 12,632	Re: WINNER of December FOTM: Gone But Not Forgotten - G_wagen! Congrats!!! This build was a die hard for the win!

12-22-2008, 08:36 PM	#21 (permalink)
o2_designs Resident Wheel-Whore Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: mnfocus.com Posts: 11,156	Re: WINNER of December FOTM: Gone But Not Forgotten - G_wagen! Bitter/Sweet Win I must say.... Those pics are devastating.... __________________ TUNED By FSWerks -- Parts by TOUSLEY Ford ~~BOOST CREW, Bottled Fresh since 2006 ~~ Vacuum Crew, Stirring things up since 2008~~

12-23-2008, 06:49 AM	#22 (permalink)
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 28,121	Re: WINNER of December FOTM: Gone But Not Forgotten - G_wagen! What a rediculously well thought out, immaculate specimen. Again, too bad this car had to win this catergory. __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing - I can fix your car with a hammer. Intelligence is largely at the mercy of self-control *Roadtrippin.org* \| CART

12-23-2008, 09:32 AM	#23 (permalink)
MachFive Moderator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Lancaster, Pa, USA Posts: 4,438	Re: WINNER of December FOTM: Gone But Not Forgotten - G_wagen! Congrats, Rachel! Still, it's like winning a cat poop-eating contest.

12-27-2008, 01:34 AM	#24 (permalink)
G_wagen [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: DC Metro Posts: 9,280	Re: WINNER of December FOTM: Gone But Not Forgotten - G_wagen! Thanks everyone for your kind words. It was a sucky category to win-but I'm glad other people thought my baby shouldn't be forgotten. Sorry I'm so late to reply-I've been outta town and my mom (even thought it's 2008) doesn't have a computer.....

12-27-2008, 02:06 AM	#25 (permalink)
bryst06 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,931	Re: WINNER of December FOTM: Gone But Not Forgotten - G_wagen! I hate to ask,.. but i never saw the pics before.. and was before my time on FJ.. how did that happen? __________________ "I was thinking the FS turbo kit but I absolutely have to have a BOV..."

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