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Post by markharnett on Oct 9, 2011 22:52:02 GMT
Hi all!
It is about a month until my kit is ready, so I thought I would start my build diary now as the Focus is now in the "workshop" and I am going to start stripping it tomorrow.
This build diary is largely for my own posterity, but hopefully you will all find it interesting as well.
So, the options I have chosen are as follows:
Orange chassis
Black panels
Double hoop roll bar
Standard seats
Quickrack steering
Hi Spec calipers front and rear
I have also ordered a quickshift gear lever and pedal kit from Paul.
So, a month to strip the required donor parts, then get them cleaned up. I also really need to find the time to go and visit Jim as his build looks amazing and there us definitely some things I can learn there!
I will update with pictures as soon as I take them!
Cheers
Mark
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Post by jonb2010 on Oct 10, 2011 19:01:14 GMT
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Post by JimK on Oct 15, 2011 19:38:45 GMT
Hi Mark
Good luck with the build, I always enjoy looking at the build stories as they unfold.
Regards
Jim
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Post by markharnett on Oct 15, 2011 23:15:47 GMT
Cheers guys.
I am making good progress on the focus. Another couple of hours work and I'll be able to take the engine/gearbox out.
Jim- I'll give you a call later in the week as hopefully I'll be able to pop round later in the week if you are around?
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Post by markharnett on Oct 16, 2011 17:06:08 GMT
Just a quick update on the progress of stripping the focus, so nothing too exciting I'm, afraid! Here is the Focus in-situ in my Dad's barn:  And here is the progress so far on stripping it down:  I must say that it would have been a right pain if I was trying to strip it whilst keeping everything intact! Lots has just fallen apart due to rust, but luckily nothing that I want to keep. I was planning on keeping the original catalytic converter to start with, but even that needs a bit of TLC! You can just see it in the picture, but the bracket that holds it on about halfway down is completely gone on the front side due to rust! Anyway, another couple of hours and hopefully will have the engine and g/box out. Then I can start cleaning the gearbox up get it sorted out! |
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Post by airforceone on Oct 16, 2011 17:12:51 GMT
I had the same problem with mine. Looking like I'll end up buying everything new, I am after a new reg for the kit, the old bits I've kept aren't up to much, the brake/clutch res I have just fitted has broken just as I was fitting the hose onto it, and I've just bought some new driveshafts at a very good price. So all I have left from the donor is the steering column.
Bang goes the budget.
Ned.
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Post by markharnett on Oct 16, 2011 18:37:37 GMT
I am starting to see it that way too....don't see the point make it all nice and shiny only to fit old dirty resevoirs, but I'll have to wait and see!
Where did you get the driveshafts from?
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Post by markharnett on Oct 28, 2011 7:35:55 GMT
Quick update:
Paid 50% to RTR as they have started to build the chassis. This is a week ahead of where I was expecting it to be so you can imagine how excited I am getting!
I have decided to go for an Omex ECU, Viper brake line kit and Vibra Technic mounts all supplied through RTR. Hopefully this will make it a lot easier!
More updates soon I hope!
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Post by JimK on Oct 28, 2011 11:47:30 GMT
Hi Mark,
Good choice, you will not regret buying these components.
Regards
Jim
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Post by airforceone on Oct 28, 2011 12:28:38 GMT
Going the Omex route myself.
If you don't mind me asking, how much did the vibra tech mounts cost.
I've just spent a few hours cleaning the old focus ones and they still
Look a bit rough. New Ford ones would cost almost £200 including p&p.
So I'm trying to talk myself into getting the vibra tech's.
Cheers
Ned
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Post by markharnett on Oct 28, 2011 14:12:14 GMT
Hi Ned,
The 3 mounts through RTR are £387.60
I think they will definitely be worth it!
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Post by airforceone on Oct 28, 2011 16:09:15 GMT
Thanks Mark
Need to think about that, that extra £400 could pay for my exhaust from RTR. Maybe an upgrade for next year.
Cheers
Ned
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Post by markharnett on Nov 1, 2011 20:35:19 GMT
Heard from Leighton today that my chassis is at the powder coaters!
Can't be long now!
I feel like a kid at christmas......hang on a sec, it is nearly Christmas and I am a big kid!
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Post by jonb2010 on Nov 1, 2011 21:03:40 GMT
Heard from Leighton today that my chassis is at the powder coaters! Can't be long now! I feel like a kid at christmas......hang on a sec, it is nearly Christmas and I am a big kid! We are men therefore we are all big kids ;D |
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Post by markharnett on Nov 9, 2011 19:22:51 GMT
Going to collect it next Wednesday (16th)!
This is going to be the longest week ever!
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If there is only one event you take your car to this year then believe me this is the one to go to. 