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Old 06-24-2008, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by unit213
What does that Focus run in the 1/4?
Not sure yet...I plan take it down the 1/4 soon, but I have also modded the COBRA and the L since then and to be honest, they will be the first down the track.

I expect the L to be mid 12's as I just added the 6lb lower kit and CAI. It is getting dynoed on Thursday the 26th, will post those numbers as well if anyone is interested. This will be on the Mustang Dyno up at Evolution Perf.
Jon Lund has done well with the COBRA and the mail tune, should even be better on the Dyno.

The FOCI is getting dynoed on Saturday, I will post the MASSIVE numbers for all to laugh at

Put more into the suspension and brakes on the focus getting ready for the next track day.

I am currently running a mail tune that has been working very well, but with future track events coming soon I am going on the Dyno to dial it in for sure.



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Old 06-24-2008, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ElkySS
i believe it was like low 16s. once again i feel the need to ask this question. if you are going to post anti-GM stuff in your sig why would you post on a gm-bias website? im sure ur all over the svt sites.
Just to stir the pot of course, and build my fan base
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Old 06-24-2008, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by WS-Six
So basically the only good from a Focus is when you take it to a road course...forget the 1/4 mile and the street...yep sounds like a waste of money. You could argue that it would wipe the street with me on a curvy street...but anybody dumb enough to pull crap like that on public roads is more than welcome, i'm not going to. So yeah, Focus sucks haha.

Nice little debate! But i guess it depends on what you like more, going fast or being able to turn well. (i chose going fast in a straight line)
I prefer to do both, go fast straight and in the curves.

What do you mean forget the street, we have some very nice and fun roads in the mountains.....and yes, I have driven my fair share of LS Fbods as well...
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Originally Posted by kens03cobra
I prefer to do both, go fast straight and in the curves.

What do you mean forget the street, we have some very nice and fun roads in the mountains.....and yes, I have driven my fair share of LS Fbods as well...
so you tried a Bowtie at some point then?
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he didnt like how fast it was N/A
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Old 06-24-2008, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ThoR294
couple little suspension tweaks and the fbody will spank the focus. FWD blows ***
Ummm, depends on the circuit...Preferably one without any real long straights
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Old 06-24-2008, 03:11 PM
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lets put it this way... straight line, fbody. circuit... driver
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Old 06-24-2008, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by kens03cobra
Just to stir the pot of course, and build my fan base
so in other words, just to act like a dick?
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The F-BODY always wins!!
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I like it!
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Old 06-24-2008, 05:05 PM
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Is this just a ford thing or do GM guys go to ford websites and act like duchdags to?if so GM guys are much bigger duchbags ford guys!
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Old 06-24-2008, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by kens03cobra
I prefer to do both, go fast straight and in the curves.

What do you mean forget the street, we have some very nice and fun roads in the mountains.....and yes, I have driven my fair share of LS Fbods as well...
What i mean is that i would never go flying around bends on roads where oncoming traffic is a possibility Going straight is the only thing i would do on the streets, cause i can see what's in front of me. I won't have to worry about ramming into a car with a family inside.
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This is stupid.

In before the lock.
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Originally Posted by kens03cobra
Just to stir the pot of course, and build my fan base
You are a tool, I cant wait for you to get slapped with the ban stick.
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so in other words, just to act like a dick?
Thats what I thought as well.
Originally Posted by BlackonBlackTA
This is stupid.

In before the lock.
+111123421545689
What did your post have to do with street racing or kill stories? Nothing? Ok so I thought......
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First off, glad to see you back, Ken. Haven't seen you in a while. Always good to see a little pot stirring.

That said, I just wanted to say that I don't care how fast or how shiny or how well it handles, I hate the Ford Focus more than any other car in the world and would gladly burn any to the ground given the opportunity to do so, speaking from personal experiences, of course. Ford can take that piece and shove it as high up there as possible.

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Old 06-24-2008, 05:41 PM
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Now here is some videos of the mighty focus in action:
Focus vs LT1 Camaro
http://youtube.com/watch?v=7d5gzyJLp5U

Focus vs a chick in a STOCK GT mustang
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0HUMI9PNxc0

Focus taking the jump vs RSX
http://youtube.com/watch?v=NNk0FESnUzU&feature=related

Hold on I finally found out how the focus wins.....
http://youtube.com/watch?v=pFoQEFjswSE
Yay!!! Go Focus!!!!
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The Focus is an Ugly POS. Its slow too. Plus its a Ford. Three strikes your out. The Euro RS version is kind of OK though. Ken quit trying to stir the pot so hard it spills.
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Old 06-24-2008, 06:22 PM
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I see things have not changed much around here. Been too busy at work to stir much over the past few months, but apparently still have it

You guys need to chill out and have some fun, and quit being so **** and chebby loyal that you can't have fun.



Thanks for the welcome back,


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my friend has a focus, and it does one thing for him. MPG
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