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**o2_designs** · 07-03-2009, 07:42 PM

Um....I'd prob say about 7:45 because registration starts at 8.

**Johnny_P** · 07-04-2009, 11:22 AM

enjoy it!

**FORDSVTPARTS** · 07-04-2009, 12:09 PM

Yup, I've said it before but all the hot Foci seem to end up in Minnesota eventually.

What's up with that anyways?

**o2_designs** · 07-04-2009, 12:23 PM

We horde all the nice cars then don't or barely drive them half the year...lmao

**SVTgirliegirl** · 07-04-2009, 01:06 PM

I am glad to see that the car went to someone that will appreciate it.

**hafftrak** · 07-05-2009, 11:18 PM

**o2_designs** · 07-05-2009, 11:30 PM

Great meeting you today!

BTW, did'nt see you after all the dust settled, what kind of times did you finesh with?

**hafftrak** · 07-05-2009, 11:34 PM

Hey, you too! My best time was 86.something before penalties. I was murdering those cones today.
What times did you run?

**2focusd** · 07-05-2009, 11:48 PM

It's great to see that after owning the car for less than a week you've managed to use it more than I did in almost 6 years

-Brian

**o2_designs** · 07-05-2009, 11:55 PM

I believe I fineshed with a 82.4, fastest time was a low 80.XXX with a cone...

**hafftrak** · 07-05-2009, 11:57 PM

That was a tricky (but fun) course. That's my favorite out of all the courses we run because of the elevation changes.

**o2_designs** · 07-06-2009, 12:01 AM

I like it because of the variations and the long slalom...which the wagon hauls ass thru...lol
But yea, it really is a different course, its not just a parking lot...

If anyone is wondering, its kinda like the Tire Rack's test course, but with more hills and elevation changes...
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...h&z=16&iwloc=A

**boostedzx3** · 07-06-2009, 12:19 AM

keep us updated on here man!

**CheckMyVitals** · 07-06-2009, 02:11 AM

Glad to see this made it into good hands. MaliBlue is one baller colour. Love it.

**cobrawannabe cdw27** · 07-06-2009, 09:34 AM

Wow, this thread is jam-packed full of win

**Spatakula** · 07-06-2009, 09:42 AM

Its nice to see the new owner actually uses the car instead of complaining about it on FJ.

-spatakula

**MachFive** · 07-06-2009, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spatakula

Its nice to see the new owner actually uses the car instead of complains about it on FJ.

-spatakula

Bah!

Congrats, Dean! Glad to see the whip went to a good home.

**2focusd** · 07-06-2009, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spatakula

Its nice to see the new owner actually uses the car instead of complaining about it on FJ.

-spatakula

I know, right?

-Brian

**hafftrak** · 07-06-2009, 03:32 PM

A couple more -

**2focusd** · 07-06-2009, 04:20 PM

It looks like she was meant to be on the track

I figured that I'd feel sad and mopey about selling the car, but words can't express the joy I'm feeling when I'm looking at these pictures, Dean. I can't wait to see how she progresses with the AutoX-ing

-Brian

**hafftrak** · 07-06-2009, 05:29 PM

Yup, that suspension works pretty well on the track. Good to see you're diggin it!

**2focusd** · 07-06-2009, 05:41 PM

The biggest complaint I've seen on here a lot is that the Sportlines make the car a bit too soft for as low as they drop it. I never really had that problem, though after being with Shawn in his SVT with KW V1s, I definitely noticed a difference. With some wider wheels I think the ol' girl could be quite a successful track car

-Brian

**hafftrak** · 07-06-2009, 05:54 PM

I think that's because a lot of people use their stock mushy shocks with them. When paired with a good set of shocks, they are fine. I've had no problems with them bottoming out or body roll.
Wheels and tires are on the list of things to do, still deciding which way to go on that.

**Focusized1976** · 07-07-2009, 04:05 AM

Love that color Fofo, but why is the exhaust tip sticking so far out? That would drive me nutz!

Enjoy the car OP.

**hafftrak** · 07-08-2009, 10:45 PM

07-03-2009, 07:42 PM	#26 (permalink)
o2_designs Resident Wheel-Whore Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: mnfocus.com Posts: 11,155	Re: Rattletrap Um....I'd prob say about 7:45 because registration starts at 8. __________________ TUNED By FSWerks -- Parts by TOUSLEY Ford ~~BOOST CREW, Bottled Fresh since 2006 ~~ Vacuum Crew, Stirring things up since 2008~~

07-04-2009, 11:22 AM	#27 (permalink)
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07-04-2009, 12:09 PM	#28 (permalink)
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07-04-2009, 12:23 PM	#29 (permalink)
o2_designs Resident Wheel-Whore Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: mnfocus.com Posts: 11,155	Re: Rattletrap We horde all the nice cars then don't or barely drive them half the year...lmao __________________ TUNED By FSWerks -- Parts by TOUSLEY Ford ~~BOOST CREW, Bottled Fresh since 2006 ~~ Vacuum Crew, Stirring things up since 2008~~

07-04-2009, 01:06 PM	#30 (permalink)
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07-05-2009, 11:18 PM	#31 (permalink)
hafftrak TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 181	Re: Rattletrap __________________ Dean MNfocus.com

07-05-2009, 11:30 PM	#32 (permalink)
o2_designs Resident Wheel-Whore Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: mnfocus.com Posts: 11,155	Re: Rattletrap Great meeting you today! BTW, did'nt see you after all the dust settled, what kind of times did you finesh with? __________________ TUNED By FSWerks -- Parts by TOUSLEY Ford ~~BOOST CREW, Bottled Fresh since 2006 ~~ Vacuum Crew, Stirring things up since 2008~~

07-05-2009, 11:34 PM	#33 (permalink)
hafftrak TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 181	Re: Rattletrap Hey, you too! My best time was 86.something before penalties. I was murdering those cones today. What times did you run? __________________ Dean MNfocus.com

07-05-2009, 11:48 PM	#34 (permalink)
2focusd [FJ] Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 15,364	Re: Rattletrap It's great to see that after owning the car for less than a week you've managed to use it more than I did in almost 6 years -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 '08 Carbon Grey Metallic Hyundai Tuscani GT V6 Early '00 ZX3 - E-spec in progress (Rattletrap) - Gone but not forgotten!

07-05-2009, 11:55 PM	#35 (permalink)
o2_designs Resident Wheel-Whore Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: mnfocus.com Posts: 11,155	Re: Rattletrap I believe I fineshed with a 82.4, fastest time was a low 80.XXX with a cone... __________________ TUNED By FSWerks -- Parts by TOUSLEY Ford ~~BOOST CREW, Bottled Fresh since 2006 ~~ Vacuum Crew, Stirring things up since 2008~~

07-05-2009, 11:57 PM	#36 (permalink)
hafftrak TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 181	Re: Rattletrap That was a tricky (but fun) course. That's my favorite out of all the courses we run because of the elevation changes. __________________ Dean MNfocus.com

07-06-2009, 12:01 AM	#37 (permalink)
o2_designs Resident Wheel-Whore Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: mnfocus.com Posts: 11,155	Re: Rattletrap I like it because of the variations and the long slalom...which the wagon hauls ass thru...lol But yea, it really is a different course, its not just a parking lot... If anyone is wondering, its kinda like the Tire Rack's test course, but with more hills and elevation changes... http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...h&z=16&iwloc=A __________________ TUNED By FSWerks -- Parts by TOUSLEY Ford ~~BOOST CREW, Bottled Fresh since 2006 ~~ Vacuum Crew, Stirring things up since 2008~~

07-06-2009, 12:19 AM	#38 (permalink)
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07-06-2009, 02:11 AM	#39 (permalink)
CheckMyVitals Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 3,494	Re: Rattletrap Glad to see this made it into good hands. MaliBlue is one baller colour. Love it. __________________ For Sale: Koni/Eibach ERS/GC Coils Car: 2004 Mazda3 Sport GT

07-06-2009, 09:34 AM	#40 (permalink)
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07-06-2009, 09:42 AM	#41 (permalink)
Spatakula Stoned Scorpion says, "GET OVER H.....OOhhh! Brownies!" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rälëigh, NC Posts: 10,689	Re: Rattletrap Its nice to see the new owner actually uses the car instead of complaining about it on FJ. -spatakula __________________ CAPS LOCK IS CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL.

07-06-2009, 03:32 PM	#44 (permalink)
hafftrak TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 181	Re: Rattletrap A couple more - __________________ Dean MNfocus.com

07-06-2009, 04:20 PM	#45 (permalink)
2focusd [FJ] Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 15,364	Re: Rattletrap It looks like she was meant to be on the track I figured that I'd feel sad and mopey about selling the car, but words can't express the joy I'm feeling when I'm looking at these pictures, Dean. I can't wait to see how she progresses with the AutoX-ing -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 '08 Carbon Grey Metallic Hyundai Tuscani GT V6 Early '00 ZX3 - E-spec in progress (Rattletrap) - Gone but not forgotten!

07-06-2009, 05:29 PM	#46 (permalink)
hafftrak TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 181	Re: Rattletrap Yup, that suspension works pretty well on the track. Good to see you're diggin it! __________________ Dean MNfocus.com

07-06-2009, 05:41 PM	#47 (permalink)
2focusd [FJ] Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 15,364	Re: Rattletrap The biggest complaint I've seen on here a lot is that the Sportlines make the car a bit too soft for as low as they drop it. I never really had that problem, though after being with Shawn in his SVT with KW V1s, I definitely noticed a difference. With some wider wheels I think the ol' girl could be quite a successful track car -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 '08 Carbon Grey Metallic Hyundai Tuscani GT V6 Early '00 ZX3 - E-spec in progress (Rattletrap) - Gone but not forgotten!

07-06-2009, 05:54 PM	#48 (permalink)
hafftrak TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 181	Re: Rattletrap I think that's because a lot of people use their stock mushy shocks with them. When paired with a good set of shocks, they are fine. I've had no problems with them bottoming out or body roll. Wheels and tires are on the list of things to do, still deciding which way to go on that. __________________ Dean MNfocus.com

07-07-2009, 04:05 AM	#49 (permalink)
Focusized1976 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Near a big arse lake..... Posts: 813	Re: Rattletrap Love that color Fofo, but why is the exhaust tip sticking so far out? That would drive me nutz! Enjoy the car OP.

07-08-2009, 10:45 PM	#50 (permalink)
hafftrak TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 181	Re: Rattletrap __________________ Dean MNfocus.com

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