RS sold, new project on the go! - Page 3 - The Ford Focus Forum

**GuidoTheKid** · 09-18-2009, 12:30 PM

inlet? is that what you call an intake manifold in England? Just like a bonett not a hood. I like Europe.

**twistyeyes** · 09-18-2009, 03:10 PM

you gonna build anouther one of those track ram air ducts like you had on the RS? you know the one you used with a butter box or something.

**BlkThunder** · 09-18-2009, 03:19 PM

2x amazing machines. Those wheels are a bit on the ugly side tho. Im sure you'll be taking care of that soon.

**frdfocszx3** · 09-18-2009, 05:06 PM

I would kill to have either one. Selling the rs must have been tough. I know I would not want to sell it.

**nick** · 09-19-2009, 06:32 PM

Nice! I love that swap. No need for a V8 swap.

**COCHYN** · 09-24-2009, 08:03 AM

The RL7 wheels on my Focus Cossie are rarer and worth more than the Compomotives on my old RS....I won't be changing those

@ Guidothekid

Same difference yeah mate, inlet manifold = intake manifold. And I'm Welsh, not English

Only pic I have of the build so far, because its almost complete and we'll hopefully be fitting it in next weekend (3rd Oct).

Nicely honed and painted block, skimmed head and polished crank...

And whilst a mate concentrates on the engine, I've been doing a few jobs on his 3dr Sierra Cosworth...

**CaysE** · 09-24-2009, 09:13 AM

That does it. A Cossie conversion is now in my future.

**focusownerskid** · 09-24-2009, 09:23 AM

Love it, love it...LOVE IT.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlkThunder

Those wheels are a bit on the ugly side tho. Im sure you'll be taking care of that soon.

- Drew

**BlkThunder** · 09-24-2009, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by focusownerskid

- Drew

???

**COCHYN** · 09-24-2009, 10:02 AM

I think he's laughing at your lack of knowledge

**2focusd** · 09-24-2009, 10:15 AM

Yep, those RL7 are uber baller wheels

I can't wait to see completed pictures of this one, mate

-Brian

**BlkThunder** · 09-24-2009, 10:17 AM

Doesnt change the fact that they're ugly. Im not the kinda person to overlook the asthetic value of something for its "baller status."

**COCHYN** · 09-25-2009, 09:42 AM

Yes, one of Ford's heritage rally wheels do look hideous don't they....

**Spatakula** · 09-25-2009, 09:46 AM

I think the wheels looks flippin sick!

-spatakula

**BlkThunder** · 09-25-2009, 10:44 AM

See thats the wonderful thing about opinions, mine only really matters to me. If the owner likes em, great! I just dont share his opinion.

**COCHYN** · 09-25-2009, 01:22 PM

Yeah see, when its slating a well known wheel, I normally keep my ignorance to myself

**BlkThunder** · 09-25-2009, 01:58 PM

Say what you will about my "ignorance"... but those wheels and the leg humping that follows is one band wagon i wont be jumping on.

Again, since we've gone a bit off course, x2 Amazing machines!!!

**darkpuppet** · 09-25-2009, 02:25 PM

A RWD conversion with IRS... nice! screw the v8 and the i-beam in the back.. this rocks.

**CaysE** · 09-25-2009, 02:57 PM

Sorry Cochyn, you and I both know our stuff, but I'm in the same camp as BlkThunder; those wheels look a lot better on an Escos, not so well on a Focus.

**tallguy2.3** · 09-25-2009, 03:26 PM

When it's up and running again, broken in, etc.... then it becomes VIDS OR BAN time!
Fantastic!

I actually saw the thread, saw you were getting rid of your RS and said out loud, to the monitor, "Stupid!".
Then I saw the replacement. And said, "Ohhhhhh".

**blackbird** · 09-25-2009, 04:01 PM

Very nice and so lucky to even be able to have owned one, let alone both those cars. On quick question though. Is that rear suspension grafted on from one of the older cars?

**bringler26** · 09-25-2009, 07:27 PM

I cant say Im a fan of the wheels but i think its because the pictures dont do them any justice. Can you post more details about the rear suspension?

**lowlowaction** · 09-30-2009, 11:59 PM

omg so sick... i dont know how i missed this post!!
jesus loves you... ha

**COCHYN** · 10-03-2009, 01:40 PM

Update 3/10/09

My mate John and I did a bit more work on the engine and car today. After stripping the entire head and leaving to soak in a bath of petrol, she was cleaned up and air lined dry before having new seals fitted and the valves lapped. The block had a few bits fitted, but majority of the work will happen mid this week when one or two parts arrive to finish the whole engine off

EXCITEMENT!!!

So hopefully we'll fit it and start the running in process when I get some time off from work.

Also fitted the bush to the bottom of the steering column, since the steering was a "little" shakey :cry: but there's still another part to fit to the column before we're happy.

Crap pics, but you get the jist. Empty engine bay...

Block with alternator drop bracket added...

New engine mounts...

**CheckMyVitals** · 10-04-2009, 04:12 AM

I flocking love it.

09-18-2009, 12:30 PM	#51 (permalink)
GuidoTheKid Revrent Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: At the Foot of the Cross in Auburn Ca Posts: 2,965	Re: RS sold, new project on the go! inlet? is that what you call an intake manifold in England? Just like a bonett not a hood. I like Europe. __________________ 2002 Ford Focus SVT Infra RED #4308 "NIkki" *All for the Alpha & Omega...PHN* *http://www.ironhorseministries.org/* Followers of Christ Social Group <--------

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twistyeyes TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: arvada, co Posts: 428	Re: RS sold, new project on the go! you gonna build anouther one of those track ram air ducts like you had on the RS? you know the one you used with a butter box or something. __________________ Originally Posted by pitchblack23 I like my chili with kilobeans.

09-18-2009, 05:06 PM	#54 (permalink)
frdfocszx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Sandnes, Norway Posts: 4,327	Re: RS sold, new project on the go! I would kill to have either one. Selling the rs must have been tough. I know I would not want to sell it. __________________ 2009 Impreza WRX 1991 Toyota Chaser 2000 Focus ZX3 (sold)RIP

09-19-2009, 06:32 PM	#55 (permalink)
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09-24-2009, 08:03 AM	#56 (permalink)
COCHYN TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Wales, U.K. Posts: 395	Re: RS sold, new project on the go! The RL7 wheels on my Focus Cossie are rarer and worth more than the Compomotives on my old RS....I won't be changing those @ Guidothekid Same difference yeah mate, inlet manifold = intake manifold. And I'm Welsh, not English Only pic I have of the build so far, because its almost complete and we'll hopefully be fitting it in next weekend (3rd Oct). Nicely honed and painted block, skimmed head and polished crank... And whilst a mate concentrates on the engine, I've been doing a few jobs on his 3dr Sierra Cosworth... __________________ FastFord (March 2005) Performance Ford (November 2005) FastFord Thrash (January 2008) Modified Nationals Top 25 (2005,2006) FastFord (May 2009) FastFord RS V ST Thrash (June 2009)

09-24-2009, 09:13 AM	#57 (permalink)
CaysE EDM Specialist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 10,765	Re: RS sold, new project on the go! That does it. A Cossie conversion is now in my future. __________________ 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

09-24-2009, 10:02 AM	#60 (permalink)
COCHYN TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Wales, U.K. Posts: 395	Re: RS sold, new project on the go! I think he's laughing at your lack of knowledge __________________ FastFord (March 2005) Performance Ford (November 2005) FastFord Thrash (January 2008) Modified Nationals Top 25 (2005,2006) FastFord (May 2009) FastFord RS V ST Thrash (June 2009)

09-24-2009, 10:15 AM	#61 (permalink)
2focusd [FJ] Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 15,364	Re: RS sold, new project on the go! Yep, those RL7 are uber baller wheels I can't wait to see completed pictures of this one, mate -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!

09-25-2009, 09:42 AM	#63 (permalink)
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Spatakula Stoned Scorpion says, "GET OVER H.....OOhhh! Brownies!" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rälëigh, NC Posts: 10,689	Re: RS sold, new project on the go! I think the wheels looks flippin sick! -spatakula __________________ CAPS LOCK IS CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL.

09-25-2009, 01:22 PM	#66 (permalink)
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09-25-2009, 02:25 PM	#68 (permalink)
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09-25-2009, 02:57 PM	#69 (permalink)
CaysE EDM Specialist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 10,765	Re: RS sold, new project on the go! Sorry Cochyn, you and I both know our stuff, but I'm in the same camp as BlkThunder; those wheels look a lot better on an Escos, not so well on a Focus. __________________ 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

09-25-2009, 03:26 PM	#70 (permalink)
tallguy2.3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 6,791	Re: RS sold, new project on the go! When it's up and running again, broken in, etc.... then it becomes VIDS OR BAN time! Fantastic! I actually saw the thread, saw you were getting rid of your RS and said out loud, to the monitor, "Stupid!". Then I saw the replacement. And said, "Ohhhhhh". __________________ ST -Cosworth-FSWerks-Quaife-Exedy-KW-Momo Sounds faster than it is.

09-25-2009, 04:01 PM	#71 (permalink)
blackbird Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SoCal (High Desert) Posts: 1,349	Re: RS sold, new project on the go! Very nice and so lucky to even be able to have owned one, let alone both those cars. On quick question though. Is that rear suspension grafted on from one of the older cars? __________________ Eric H. '04 SVTF (Screaming Yellow/EAP ZX3) - '02 SVTF (CD Silver - Vortech-equipped) '92 Dodge Daytona IROC R/T - '81 & '85 Chevy Citation X-11 - '93 Olds Achieva SCX W41 (x2) plus a Cobalt, a Neon, and a bunch of other stuff...

09-25-2009, 07:27 PM	#72 (permalink)
bringler26 TEAM Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 315	Re: RS sold, new project on the go! I cant say Im a fan of the wheels but i think its because the pictures dont do them any justice. Can you post more details about the rear suspension?

09-30-2009, 11:59 PM	#73 (permalink)
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10-03-2009, 01:40 PM	#74 (permalink)
COCHYN TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Wales, U.K. Posts: 395	Re: RS sold, new project on the go! Update 3/10/09 My mate John and I did a bit more work on the engine and car today. After stripping the entire head and leaving to soak in a bath of petrol, she was cleaned up and air lined dry before having new seals fitted and the valves lapped. The block had a few bits fitted, but majority of the work will happen mid this week when one or two parts arrive to finish the whole engine off EXCITEMENT!!! So hopefully we'll fit it and start the running in process when I get some time off from work. Also fitted the bush to the bottom of the steering column, since the steering was a "little" shakey :cry: but there's still another part to fit to the column before we're happy. Crap pics, but you get the jist. Empty engine bay... Block with alternator drop bracket added... New engine mounts... __________________ FastFord (March 2005) Performance Ford (November 2005) FastFord Thrash (January 2008) Modified Nationals Top 25 (2005,2006) FastFord (May 2009) FastFord RS V ST Thrash (June 2009)

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