possible project

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Build-it-Yourself Ford Racing Focus RS8
2004 Focus ZX3 Premium $16,055
(The Premium model comes with power windows, locks, mirrors, and remote entry as did our test car)
Focus RS front fenders (pair) $549
Focus RS rear quarter panels (pair) $699
Focus RS scuff plates $44
Focus RS rear wing $295
OZ Racing Superleggera III wheels (set) $3280
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires (set) $1,138
Focus RS shift knob $54.95
Focus RS emergency-brake handle $62.99
Focus RS steering wheel $140
Ford Racing A-pillar gauges $75
Focus RS Brake and suspension kit $2,500
5.0L Cammer Engine $14,995
Kugel Komponents rear-drive conversion kit $6,000
8.8-inch, 4.10:1 Traction-Lok Axle $799
T-5 transmission bell-housing $195
T-5 5-speed manual transmission $1,395
Hurst shifter $180
T-5 leather shift boot $75
T-5 leather shift knob $45
V-8 clutch Linkage $49
Heavy-duty clutch kit $260
Focus RS seats (pair) $1,500
15-gallon racing fuel cell $1,500
Roll-cage and racing harnesses $850
High-output stereo system and sub-woofer $3,000
subtotal, parts $39,681
Labor $10,000
Grand Total: $65,737

http://motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0408_mismatched_wp/index.html

Looking for some feed back.

[FlyingOct]

65 grand for a focus? That might be a little extreme.

[Ryan]

I bet it's a really nice driving car when it is complete, but for that kind of money, buy a car that looks nice as well! :xyxthumb:

[SMG]

let me go grab the mag and show you the comparo between the 2 cars.

[NonZ3roPossibility]

Not my style, I don't like the focus, but if you are interested in it I am sure its worth it, have fun. Thats alota money to drop.

[SMG]

alot of it can be done for alot less like the engine go with a twin turbo 351 get a used rear end and rebuild it. there is a guy I know that is doing it right now and he said about $20,000 to $25,000 to get his done.

[NonZ3roPossibility]

Well it dose make it more attractive, I would just by a e36 lol, but that front kit on that focus is pretty sharp.

what are the figures its gonna reach at the end of it. Preformance wise.

[Syko]

Wow... 65k... it's still a Focus.

[E36DJ]

I'm sure it's very fast, but there's a lot more to a car than speed (at least it's got power windows though.. :headbang: )

[Syko]

My mom had a loaner one, it didn't have power windows and was the biggest POS ever.

[SMG]

But when not looking for a daily driver. Will get something else for that

Here is the comparo between the RS8 and the Lamborghini that motor trend did.

http://s94210260.onlinehome.us/Images/RS8&Gallardospecs.jpg

[Zor]

just buy a Cosworth Focus

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there is no such thing. It was never made.

[E36DJ]

just buy a Cosworth Focus
Howsabout don't buy a focus at all.. :nono:

There's almost always a better option.

[SMG]

i have one that got me through college and was just looking up things to do with it. I am looking at a lot of options looking in the 30,000 range suggestions there. looking for a new car.

[GIO]

Well if you are actually going to be doing some rally racing yeah its HOT, but just for a daily driver??? A girl won't be impressed, its still a Focus. And if you tell her about the mods and how much they are! She will laugh in your face and say you should have bought an M3 or a Porsche Boxster. Something cool with status already....

But thats just my opinion..... :idea:

[Timmah!]

it might be unique to be rolling in a car like that. still a Focus...if you have the green to spend...go for it. just make sure it's fast.

[Huy]

Yeah true on the rally aspect but for 65k... maybe a Skyline?

[petar7408]

it IS nice, but come'n too much money on a focus... for that money, get the new viper

[driveway]

they had those at nopi a few years back

[SMG]

yeah I could build that up for 30,000 but for 30,000 what should I do?

[FlyingOct]

For 30G? Get an FD RX7 or Mk4 Supra TT. Do all the preventative stuff then a single-turbo conversion. That's what I'd do. But I'm kinda weird about Japanes cars...