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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 08:30 AM
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I was just watching "Dangerous Curves" on Spike TV and they spot-lighted a brand new Focus 3 door that's been totally modified for pacing races at Laguna Seca raceway.

The Focus has been converted to RWD, has the 430HP crate Cammer 5.0 in it linked to a Tremec 3650 driving a 8.8 Mustang rear axle capped with Cobra/Brembo brakes. Top speed is reached at redline in 5th at 158MPH. Has a rollbar built in for safety.

Can't tell you how nice this thing looked. They stated the install was actually not that bad.

They need to offer this car for street use!


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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 08:50 AM
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Time to move.
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 09:02 AM
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sorry but the man is right..moving to the general ford thread
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 12:19 PM
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Originally posted by 97svtgoin05gt@October 10, 2004, 8:33 AM


Can't tell you how nice this thing looked. They stated the install was actually not that bad.

They need to offer this car for street use!


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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 04:22 PM
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Go get an RS or RS8
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 06:29 AM
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I'm pretty sure he is talking about the RS8, featured in Motor Trend, racing a lamborghini
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?showtopic=2963

did any of you catch the illustration of the next RS in November's Motor Trend? Pretty hot, 280hp AWD, if i recall correctly.
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 06:55 AM
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They should use something like that on Rally racing.

And Focus should really get V6.
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 07:31 AM
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YOU can build your own pretty easily. Actually the pushrod 5.0 / 5-speed conversion sounds pretty easy, and I'd bet it could be done fairly cheap with a wrecked 5.0 Mustang Donor. You can pick up a decent Focus for under $5K any more... :scratch: The DOHC motors are significantly wider, but do fit - just more work and expense.

What a beast!
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