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Old 06-24-2008, 10:44 AM
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Hi, did not want to Hijack the other thread too much longer so thought I would start this.

First off, some of you know me, some may not. If you simply want to be an *** hat and flame away, feel free to do so. It is more than welcomed here


I know, I just can't put down the stir stick


In the other thread there was much Whining about how slow a Focus is, well, take a look at this puppy...under the stock hood to boot!!!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=wvmb4ueEg6c





Having fun, just stirring, CHILLAX!!!!

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Old 06-24-2008, 10:55 AM
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Isnt there one called the RS8 also?

I like the civette better
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Old 06-24-2008, 10:58 AM
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that vid is way old. i still haven't seen anybody else do it. i like the crx one better.
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no body else does it cause the car is butt ugly. i hate the rear end of those focus'
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Old 06-24-2008, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by ThoR294
no body else does it cause the car is butt ugly. i hate the rear end of those focus'
Must be because you are always behind them



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This should get good.
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So that Focus is nice.

How exactly does it make the other focuses stop sucking?
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Originally Posted by kens03cobra
Must be because you are always behind them
I hope you are either on crack or just kidding...

and you gotta be bored with lots of money to waste it on a conversion like this...
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Originally Posted by WS-Six
I hope you are either on crack or just kidding...

and you gotta be bored with lots of money to waste it on a conversion like this...
Looks like a fun toy...


I am neither on crack or kidding.


Lets say this, we go down the 1320 and you beat me 3 seconds....then we go to the road course and I beat you by 3 minutes...


I know I know, but F-bods are still ugly






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Originally Posted by ThoR294
Isnt there one called the RS8 also?

I like the civette better
x2! 2200 pound 6th gen Civic hatch, full C5 Vette supsension & 400+ whp LS1 FTMFW!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2Mc8...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEatBcNuXso
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DudjN...eature=related
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I don't rag on the Foci.
They do quite well in the WRC, probably the toughest series on the planet.
They were actually the manufacturer champions last year in that series!!

I just wish Ford would build/bring over one with a forged/built bottom end, high boost, and an XTRAC AWD system so we could have a domestic nameplate challenger to the Nippon 'rallycars' (Evo, STI) competition!!

But I WILL rag on "Bluebloods" who defend/worship any/all import nameplates over other domestic nameplated rides.
Just as I will rag on LSx/GM/f&y body owners who do the same.

BTW; I would take a Focus SVT any/everyday over a 'duh, or any other equivalent class import nameplate as a dailydriver/economobile.

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Originally Posted by Sarge_13
This should get good.
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someone must not be getting enough attention lately........
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Old 06-24-2008, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dailydriver
I don't rag on the Foci.
They do quite well in the WRC, probably the toughest series on the planet.
They were actually the manufacturer champions last year in that series!!

I just wish Ford would build/bring over one with a forged/built bottom end, high boost, and an XTRAC AWD system so we could have a domestic nameplate challenger to the Nippon 'rallycars' (Evo, STI) competition!!

But I WILL rag on "Bluebloods" who defend/worship any/all import nameplates over other domestic nameplated rides.
Just as I will rag on LSx/GM/f&y body owners who do the same.

BTW; I would take a Focus SVT any/everyday over a 'duh, or any other equivalent class import nameplate as a dailydriver/economobile.
Well said, and I enjoyed driving the old LT1 95 Impala SS.....

the EX got it in the Divorce, still only has 20K on the clock and is is mint condition.


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Id take a skittle over a focus anyday
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Originally Posted by kens03cobra
Looks like a fun toy...


I am neither on crack or kidding.


Lets say this, we go down the 1320 and you beat me 3 seconds....then we go to the road course and I beat you by 3 minutes...


I know I know, but F-bods are still ugly






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good kill
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV18ZBXwwYM

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What does that Focus run in the 1/4?
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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.
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Originally Posted by kens03cobra
Looks like a fun toy...


I am neither on crack or kidding.


Lets say this, we go down the 1320 and you beat me 3 seconds....then we go to the road course and I beat you by 3 minutes...


I know I know, but F-bods are still ugly






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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)
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couple little suspension tweaks and the fbody will spank the focus. FWD blows ***
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