SVT Saga [Project Low] ---> Round III...FIGHT - Page 4 - The Ford Focus Forum

**theindustrialist** · 09-14-2009, 09:33 PM

Thanks for all the comments!

SVT3658 good luck finding those coils.

thenorm, the guard I made was in reality only a fabrication exercise. Like I mentioned before, it got torn off on the first or second day driving. Ideally I'd need 1/4" thick sheetmetal or something...the piece I used was measly 14 or 16ga. It got destroyed.
And you're correct; I'm loving the acceleration I have now. The car rolls up to four and five thousand so easily.

I do have a completed o2 guard, which I hope to install maybe this week.

So far I've driven about 4000miles at this height. There was only 1 time I thought I was seriously stuck. But i got over it

**ProSvt** · 09-15-2009, 12:17 AM

does it rubb?

**Paladin** · 09-15-2009, 01:28 AM

i have aquestion for you. did you modify the feder liners in the fron or have those gone the way of the dodo on your car. i seem to ahve a rubbing issue at full stuff on a 1.5 inch drop running a 215-45-17. i'm sure i'm hitting the liner. any input as to waht i can do to allevate ths short of removing it entirely? (i need it for rain and winter harshness right now.. i dont have a winter beater)

**theindustrialist** · 09-15-2009, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProSvt

does it rubb?

At first it didn't; now it rubs on the liners at full lock while u-turning or parking. liners are still there, but the edges nearest the fenders are slowly wearing away.

Paladin:
If you look up in your fender well and see a little metal tab that branches off of the actual fender, and points inward toward the tire, bend it up into the fender. Also, you can probably look and see what you're rubbing on; wear marks and such. Trial and error but eventually you'll get it gone

**NHFocus** · 09-15-2009, 11:02 PM

Still in awe of this car. I'm also impressed at how often you drive it - it takes a real man to daily drive a car such as yours. (And one with quick reaction times for those potholes)

**Paladin** · 09-16-2009, 12:37 AM

thanks for the tip. i'll get er done real soon here. as it is i need new front struts. so i been pondering coilovers. i think i can do it the roads here arent too bad.

**frdfocszx3** · 09-16-2009, 04:30 AM

Dang! that's what I call sittin low. Looks good. Just watch out for any pennies on the road.

**98LowRanger** · 09-16-2009, 10:13 PM

I'm your cars biggest fan

I hope to see it in person some day....maybe at Southern Worthersee next year

Thanks again for all your help and advice on my setup.

**tuxflobib** · 09-16-2009, 10:24 PM

Cheers and we look forward to your Forum Favourites selections!

**FocusSTGuy** · 09-17-2009, 01:40 AM

becuase of you i took the perch off my coilovers in the rear and lower the front even more..

**SVT0209** · 09-17-2009, 03:03 AM

i like the pic with the lego dude thats hella low

**NHFocus** · 10-30-2009, 09:46 AM

Bump for an old thread man, I've been looking everywhere, but can't find what Im looking for.

Did you ever take measurements from ground to fender? I'm curious how much lower than me you are

(If it's here and I missed it, my bad...I was just skimming posts looking for #'s)

**theindustrialist** · 10-30-2009, 05:53 PM

21" in the front.
1.5" from pavement to sub-frame.

There aren't any really decent pics of the car up...so I'm going to put up some more. -->Check Pg 1.<--

**98LowRanger** · 10-31-2009, 01:55 AM

I'm still in love with your car and it's stance

I seriously hope to see it in person at Southern Worthersee next year. So anything else planed for her (not that it needs anything) on the horizon?

**WildBill02** · 10-31-2009, 03:42 AM

car looks amazinggg!!! it looks like it needs more euroness to it tho

**bunksvt** · 10-31-2009, 10:18 AM

im so jealous of your stance and wheels.

**RallyRide** · 10-31-2009, 02:14 PM

oh man. this is cool. what do alignment shops think when they have to get this car on their lift?

**NHFocus** · 10-31-2009, 07:31 PM

Oh man, you're still an inch lower than me in the front. jesus christ!

Should have seen the look on the shop workers and people watching when i got the car dyno'd today...i think there was MAYBE 2 mm of clearance from my rockers over the dyno.

I am so jealous of that stance you have, but i honestly dont think i can go any lower and still enjoy the car.

**98LowRanger** · 10-31-2009, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NHFocus

I am so jealous of that stance you have, but i honestly dont think i can go any lower and still enjoy the car.

Yea I am in the 23" height range (from ground to top of fender from the middle of the hub) and I think anything below that is pretty hardcore in my opinion.

**NHFocus** · 10-31-2009, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98LowRanger

Yea I am in the 23" height range (from ground to top of fender from the middle of the hub) and I think anything below that is pretty hardcore in my opinion.

Yeah, I'm almost into the 21's (need another 1/8 in. drop in the rear and 1/16 in. the front), and i can't even begin to comprehend how he drives that car daily. theindustrialist, you sir, are crazy!

Granted, if I didn't rub it wouldn't be that bad, but still. You're hardcore haha.

**theindustrialist** · 11-03-2009, 11:27 AM

Ty again for the comments.

A local shop has a sunken alignment rack which I barely make it on.

95% of the time, daily-ing this height really isn't an issue.
The only scary thing is going new places

@ 98lowranger, I probably won't be at sowo next year

Though I might be at Import Alliance. Not sure yet.

**98LowRanger** · 11-03-2009, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theindustrialist

@ 98lowranger, I probably won't be at sowo next year

Though I might be at Import Alliance. Not sure yet.

What!? Why not? Import Alliance is in Nashville right?

**theindustrialist** · 11-03-2009, 04:26 PM

You have PM.

Yea IA is in Nashville; I think it's towards the end of July.

**HotRodKristina** · 11-03-2009, 04:34 PM

mmmm... scrapy scrapy. So nice. Well done.

**AllBlackSvt** · 11-03-2009, 06:46 PM

holy cow! i would be WAY to scared to drive it around. looks killer though man. great job, just be careful not to tear your cat off!

09-14-2009, 09:33 PM	#76 (permalink)
theindustrialist TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro ATL, GA Posts: 649	Re: SVT Saga [Project Low] ---> Round III...FIGHT Thanks for all the comments! SVT3658 good luck finding those coils. thenorm, the guard I made was in reality only a fabrication exercise. Like I mentioned before, it got torn off on the first or second day driving. Ideally I'd need 1/4" thick sheetmetal or something...the piece I used was measly 14 or 16ga. It got destroyed. And you're correct; I'm loving the acceleration I have now. The car rolls up to four and five thousand so easily. I do have a completed o2 guard, which I hope to install maybe this week. So far I've driven about 4000miles at this height. There was only 1 time I thought I was seriously stuck. But i got over it __________________ 2003 5Door SVT Transmission : CFM Rear Torque Mount, CFM Adjustable Short Throw with Razo Rally knob Footwork : H&R Coilovers & Volk GTP

09-15-2009, 12:17 AM	#77 (permalink)
ProSvt Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 56	Re: SVT Saga [Project Low] ---> Round III...FIGHT does it rubb?

09-15-2009, 01:28 AM	#78 (permalink)
Paladin TEAM Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: menasha, wi Posts: 109	Re: SVT Saga [Project Low] ---> Round III...FIGHT i have aquestion for you. did you modify the feder liners in the fron or have those gone the way of the dodo on your car. i seem to ahve a rubbing issue at full stuff on a 1.5 inch drop running a 215-45-17. i'm sure i'm hitting the liner. any input as to waht i can do to allevate ths short of removing it entirely? (i need it for rain and winter harshness right now.. i dont have a winter beater) __________________ stupid minds creating acts of sheer genius on accident. that's how.

09-15-2009, 11:02 PM	#80 (permalink)
NHFocus TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Epsom, NH Posts: 553	Re: SVT Saga [Project Low] ---> Round III...FIGHT Still in awe of this car. I'm also impressed at how often you drive it - it takes a real man to daily drive a car such as yours. (And one with quick reaction times for those potholes) __________________ 2005 CD Silver ZX3 5-Speed D23 Steeda \| D2 \| K&N \| FRPP \| Quaife \| Crower \| Exedy \| HTP \| FSWerks \| CFM

09-16-2009, 12:37 AM	#81 (permalink)
Paladin TEAM Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: menasha, wi Posts: 109	Re: SVT Saga [Project Low] ---> Round III...FIGHT thanks for the tip. i'll get er done real soon here. as it is i need new front struts. so i been pondering coilovers. i think i can do it the roads here arent too bad. __________________ stupid minds creating acts of sheer genius on accident. that's how.

09-16-2009, 04:30 AM	#82 (permalink)
frdfocszx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Sandnes, Norway Posts: 4,327	Re: SVT Saga [Project Low] ---> Round III...FIGHT Dang! that's what I call sittin low. Looks good. Just watch out for any pennies on the road. __________________ 2009 Impreza WRX 1991 Toyota Chaser 2000 Focus ZX3 (sold)RIP

09-16-2009, 10:24 PM	#84 (permalink)
tuxflobib Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	Re: SVT Saga [Project Low] ---> Round III...FIGHT Cheers and we look forward to your Forum Favourites selections! __________________ Property, asset, project, document and internet management software

09-17-2009, 03:03 AM	#86 (permalink)
SVT0209 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NOR.CAL TRACY Posts: 61	Re: SVT Saga [Project Low] ---> Round III...FIGHT i like the pic with the lego dude thats hella low __________________ 2K2 SVT # 209 of 4788 2K2 SVT # 2930 of 4788 RIP Colin McRae AKA volcomstone1966

10-30-2009, 09:46 AM	#87 (permalink)
NHFocus TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Epsom, NH Posts: 553	Re: SVT Saga [Project Low] ---> Round III...FIGHT Bump for an old thread man, I've been looking everywhere, but can't find what Im looking for. Did you ever take measurements from ground to fender? I'm curious how much lower than me you are (If it's here and I missed it, my bad...I was just skimming posts looking for #'s) __________________ 2005 CD Silver ZX3 5-Speed D23 Steeda \| D2 \| K&N \| FRPP \| Quaife \| Crower \| Exedy \| HTP \| FSWerks \| CFM

10-30-2009, 05:53 PM	#88 (permalink)
theindustrialist TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro ATL, GA Posts: 649	Re: SVT Saga [Project Low] ---> Round III...FIGHT 21" in the front. 1.5" from pavement to sub-frame. There aren't any really decent pics of the car up...so I'm going to put up some more. -->Check Pg 1.<-- __________________ 2003 5Door SVT Transmission : CFM Rear Torque Mount, CFM Adjustable Short Throw with Razo Rally knob Footwork : H&R Coilovers & Volk GTP Last edited by theindustrialist; 10-30-2009 at 06:49 PM.

10-31-2009, 03:42 AM	#90 (permalink)
WildBill02 Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 42	Re: SVT Saga [Project Low] ---> Round III...FIGHT car looks amazinggg!!! it looks like it needs more euroness to it tho

10-31-2009, 10:18 AM	#91 (permalink)
bunksvt TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ripperside Posts: 615	Re: SVT Saga [Project Low] ---> Round III...FIGHT im so jealous of your stance and wheels. __________________ I like it rough

10-31-2009, 02:14 PM	#92 (permalink)
RallyRide Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 1,424	Re: SVT Saga [Project Low] ---> Round III...FIGHT oh man. this is cool. what do alignment shops think when they have to get this car on their lift? __________________ 01' Rainforest ZX3 _/\_ #3 FSP SCCA _/\_

10-31-2009, 07:31 PM	#93 (permalink)
NHFocus TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Epsom, NH Posts: 553	Re: SVT Saga [Project Low] ---> Round III...FIGHT Oh man, you're still an inch lower than me in the front. jesus christ! Should have seen the look on the shop workers and people watching when i got the car dyno'd today...i think there was MAYBE 2 mm of clearance from my rockers over the dyno. I am so jealous of that stance you have, but i honestly dont think i can go any lower and still enjoy the car. __________________ 2005 CD Silver ZX3 5-Speed D23 Steeda \| D2 \| K&N \| FRPP \| Quaife \| Crower \| Exedy \| HTP \| FSWerks \| CFM

11-03-2009, 11:27 AM	#96 (permalink)
theindustrialist TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro ATL, GA Posts: 649	Re: SVT Saga [Project Low] ---> Round III...FIGHT Ty again for the comments. A local shop has a sunken alignment rack which I barely make it on. 95% of the time, daily-ing this height really isn't an issue. The only scary thing is going new places @ 98lowranger, I probably won't be at sowo next year Though I might be at Import Alliance. Not sure yet. __________________ 2003 5Door SVT Transmission : CFM Rear Torque Mount, CFM Adjustable Short Throw with Razo Rally knob Footwork : H&R Coilovers & Volk GTP

11-03-2009, 04:26 PM	#98 (permalink)
theindustrialist TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro ATL, GA Posts: 649	Re: SVT Saga [Project Low] ---> Round III...FIGHT You have PM. Yea IA is in Nashville; I think it's towards the end of July. __________________ 2003 5Door SVT Transmission : CFM Rear Torque Mount, CFM Adjustable Short Throw with Razo Rally knob Footwork : H&R Coilovers & Volk GTP

11-03-2009, 04:34 PM	#99 (permalink)
HotRodKristina Team Klyvenhüven Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 29,940	Re: SVT Saga [Project Low] ---> Round III...FIGHT mmmm... scrapy scrapy. So nice. Well done.

11-03-2009, 06:46 PM	#100 (permalink)
AllBlackSvt Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area California Posts: 68	Re: SVT Saga [Project Low] ---> Round III...FIGHT holy cow! i would be WAY to scared to drive it around. looks killer though man. great job, just be careful not to tear your cat off! __________________ K&N Typhoon Intake-67mm Throttle body-MSD coil pack with wires-Focus Sport stress bars Front and Rear-Borla exhaust with CFM offroad pipe-Steeda Short Shifter-Powerslot rotors-KYB AGXs with Koni Springs-Turn signal mod-Foglight mod-8" JBL in stock location-Alpine 400w amp-sony head unit-Carbon fiber dash kit-Focus RS E-brake handle-Tint 35%,20%-Black Racing Rally Rims with SVTcenter caps-Clear corneres- Eyelids(TFB)

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