//www.focuscanada.net/forum/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:37:18 +0000 MyBB //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=22224 Fri, 30 May 2014 20:46:43 +0000 //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=22224 :

hey guys i am at a cross roads as to what to do with my cars, I haven't started my build yet but I am planning to this summer. my problem is now i am not sure what vehicle to set as my daily driver, and what to build on (over a few years mind you) as my rally car and am looking for advice/opinions on what to do.

right now i am running my 06 Focus GFX as my daily, and the car sitting is my 02 Focus SVT. the original plan was to run the SVT, but seem to be more expensive to run over several day events. so currently i am thinking of switching gears and putting the SVT on as my daily and taking the GFX off the road to work on.

now that being said, my SVT needs work, there is a bit of surface rust (not of my doing i only bought the car a few weeks ago) and it needs new tie rods, and a shifter cable adjustment as well as a major interior overhaul. the GFX on the other hand is in good shape over all less a good paint job, but there is 0 rust on the body and rockers etc. of course the biggest difference is the power output of each engine 170hp vs 145hp, which i realize is not the most important factor in rallying or rallyX but it helps. the bonus though, ive already done most of the work to the GFX, which means i could begin running it much sooner, but could be disappointing results before boosting or doing engine upgrades in the future. The GFX is already set up with 15s which means i wont have to go through the hassle of changing the brake sizes and finding wheels to fit the 4x108 pattern. also it already looks like more of a rally car lol. being as i work in the parts business I have parts for both, stock and performance, available to me readily for the initial build, but the costs over time seem to be better with the GFX.

they both have their pros and cons and i want a second opinion on this, i am certain that i have other thoughts about this but i am at work and typing this in segments, so if something does not seem to make sense thats why.]]> :

hey guys i am at a cross roads as to what to do with my cars, I haven't started my build yet but I am planning to this summer. my problem is now i am not sure what vehicle to set as my daily driver, and what to build on (over a few years mind you) as my rally car and am looking for advice/opinions on what to do.

right now i am running my 06 Focus GFX as my daily, and the car sitting is my 02 Focus SVT. the original plan was to run the SVT, but seem to be more expensive to run over several day events. so currently i am thinking of switching gears and putting the SVT on as my daily and taking the GFX off the road to work on.

now that being said, my SVT needs work, there is a bit of surface rust (not of my doing i only bought the car a few weeks ago) and it needs new tie rods, and a shifter cable adjustment as well as a major interior overhaul. the GFX on the other hand is in good shape over all less a good paint job, but there is 0 rust on the body and rockers etc. of course the biggest difference is the power output of each engine 170hp vs 145hp, which i realize is not the most important factor in rallying or rallyX but it helps. the bonus though, ive already done most of the work to the GFX, which means i could begin running it much sooner, but could be disappointing results before boosting or doing engine upgrades in the future. The GFX is already set up with 15s which means i wont have to go through the hassle of changing the brake sizes and finding wheels to fit the 4x108 pattern. also it already looks like more of a rally car lol. being as i work in the parts business I have parts for both, stock and performance, available to me readily for the initial build, but the costs over time seem to be better with the GFX.

they both have their pros and cons and i want a second opinion on this, i am certain that i have other thoughts about this but i am at work and typing this in segments, so if something does not seem to make sense thats why.]]> //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=21888 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 12:22:30 +0000 //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=21888
tires are ventus v12's. street tires....hate them. lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cHTno2B...ata_player]]>
tires are ventus v12's. street tires....hate them. lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cHTno2B...ata_player]]> //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=21244 Thu, 30 May 2013 23:54:17 +0000 //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=21244 What an incredible part of the country.


Anyone who has ever been here knows it makes the prairies look like like nothing...










And a Chevy Traverse's top speed in miles per hour is 116mph across the i80...]]> What an incredible part of the country.


Anyone who has ever been here knows it makes the prairies look like like nothing...










And a Chevy Traverse's top speed in miles per hour is 116mph across the i80...]]> //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=21150 Thu, 09 May 2013 14:48:10 +0000 //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=21150
its 60$ for the entire weekend if you camp
had an insane blast last time. the smell of alcohol fuel and melting rubber
pro mods , jet cars, bikes, turbos, supercharges, adrenaline filled weekend

fire works
fire pits
tents, trailers
washrooms on site

i already know a few of us are going up
its friday-monday










http://www.torontomotorsportspark.com/dr...a_day.html]]>
its 60$ for the entire weekend if you camp
had an insane blast last time. the smell of alcohol fuel and melting rubber
pro mods , jet cars, bikes, turbos, supercharges, adrenaline filled weekend

fire works
fire pits
tents, trailers
washrooms on site

i already know a few of us are going up
its friday-monday










http://www.torontomotorsportspark.com/dr...a_day.html]]> //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20663 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:07:46 +0000 //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20663
1.13.1 !!

Sasha still did really really good in his 350Z that pushes around 350whp I believe.

1.13.5]]>
1.13.1 !!

Sasha still did really really good in his 350Z that pushes around 350whp I believe.

1.13.5]]> //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20522 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:03:20 +0000 //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20522
Got to ride in 2 CUP race cars. Mazda RX-7 and BMW M3. Everything else is slow afte being in those cars.

At the end of the day one GTR crashed at turn #2

http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?se...958&type=3 ]]>
Got to ride in 2 CUP race cars. Mazda RX-7 and BMW M3. Everything else is slow afte being in those cars.

At the end of the day one GTR crashed at turn #2

http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?se...958&type=3 ]]> //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20506 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:22:12 +0000 //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20506 Met mechanical engineer there who just finished building his Lotus 7 with Nissan RB20DET engine. The car is a beast!!!! Weights around 1200lbs and pushes 220ish to the wheels. Almost scary on straights.



Here's him chasing me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iKgP4lViuc


Having issues posting a link to the album (????)

]]> Met mechanical engineer there who just finished building his Lotus 7 with Nissan RB20DET engine. The car is a beast!!!! Weights around 1200lbs and pushes 220ish to the wheels. Almost scary on straights.



Here's him chasing me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iKgP4lViuc


Having issues posting a link to the album (????)

]]> //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20504 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:42:06 +0000 //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20504
This saturday (August 18th) there's a Jbody big meet there. It's all Cavaliers, Pontiacs Sunfires ect. They're going to have lapping, drag and show and shine.

Lapping all day is $150+ HST. If you're gonna come with me we are gonna get lapping cost $120 cash. You won't need to register
Let's go and have fun.

http://jcobash.com/
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This saturday (August 18th) there's a Jbody big meet there. It's all Cavaliers, Pontiacs Sunfires ect. They're going to have lapping, drag and show and shine.

Lapping all day is $150+ HST. If you're gonna come with me we are gonna get lapping cost $120 cash. You won't need to register
Let's go and have fun.

http://jcobash.com/
]]> //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20503 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:25:06 +0000 //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20503
While we were there we met 4 men who work together (gold mining business). They brought Corvette Z06, Porsche Cayenne, Nissan 280Z and '95 Lotus Esprit (4 cylinder turbo.)
I got to ride in Lotus and it's a nice car. He also DD's it.

Some photos:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1...958&type=3
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While we were there we met 4 men who work together (gold mining business). They brought Corvette Z06, Porsche Cayenne, Nissan 280Z and '95 Lotus Esprit (4 cylinder turbo.)
I got to ride in Lotus and it's a nice car. He also DD's it.

Some photos:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1...958&type=3
]]> //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20499 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:30:29 +0000 //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20499 Sorry for those who doesn't own FB.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a...958&type=3

Should be an open to public album, let me know if not.
Thanks for viewing.

]]> Sorry for those who doesn't own FB.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a...958&type=3

Should be an open to public album, let me know if not.
Thanks for viewing.

]]> //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20357 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:58:16 +0000 //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20357 http://www.toronto-subaru-club.com/forum...grand.html

Basically Toronto Subaru Club is making a meet there. To get in it's free. You get to drive your car on the big track also for free. Not full out but it will be still quick with pace car at the front.
There will be some some race Porsche's, Vipers ect there.
10 tickets will be played out for people to come along in those cars. Will be fun and good time. All cars are welcome not just Subaru's.

Roll in at 9am.]]> http://www.toronto-subaru-club.com/forum...grand.html

Basically Toronto Subaru Club is making a meet there. To get in it's free. You get to drive your car on the big track also for free. Not full out but it will be still quick with pace car at the front.
There will be some some race Porsche's, Vipers ect there.
10 tickets will be played out for people to come along in those cars. Will be fun and good time. All cars are welcome not just Subaru's.

Roll in at 9am.]]> //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20344 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:30:58 +0000 //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20344
Anyone else? ]]>
Anyone else? ]]> //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20153 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:02:28 +0000 //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20153 //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20084 Fri, 25 May 2012 03:00:05 +0000 //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20084

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]]> //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20038 Mon, 07 May 2012 14:56:24 +0000 //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=20038

New suspension this year, took a long time to get used to it, was scared to hammer it our of some corners, rear end felt greasy, but as the night went on, I got more comfortable, not 100% yet, but almost there. Took a look at last years videos and I was way off on lots of my lines, cant wait to go back in June, probably with an instructor this time.

I have over 55 minutes of video...and I've run out of space on my vimeo account...

heres some that have been cut down to shorter vids.

me chasing a 911 Turbo



and another of just me and a passenger fawkin around.

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New suspension this year, took a long time to get used to it, was scared to hammer it our of some corners, rear end felt greasy, but as the night went on, I got more comfortable, not 100% yet, but almost there. Took a look at last years videos and I was way off on lots of my lines, cant wait to go back in June, probably with an instructor this time.

I have over 55 minutes of video...and I've run out of space on my vimeo account...

heres some that have been cut down to shorter vids.

me chasing a 911 Turbo



and another of just me and a passenger fawkin around.

]]> //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=19720 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 01:08:23 +0000 //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=19720 Video: Ford Focus ST-R Race Car Walkaround
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]]> //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=19526 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:43:18 +0000 //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=19526 Too bad none of us here can enter our "exotic" cars Oh well.
Starts at 10AM till 5pm.

]]> Too bad none of us here can enter our "exotic" cars Oh well.
Starts at 10AM till 5pm.

]]> //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=19497 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:46:34 +0000 //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=19497 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsP4DjEC8j4
Just thought i would post this slice of heaven.]]> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsP4DjEC8j4
Just thought i would post this slice of heaven.]]> //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=19459 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:45:39 +0000 //www.focuscanada.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=19459
Did it for the first time today... and I'm hooked. I had an absolute blast today and as I was doing more and more runs I was getting better and better times. Being my first time ever, I thought I'd do really poorly... so I got an instructor for the first few runs to give me pointers. First run he was saying when to brake or when to punch it. My focus ran really good and was actually a lot of fun to run hard especially as I grew more confident.

If you haven't autocrossed, ever, I highly recommend it!! Can't wait to do it again...]]>
Did it for the first time today... and I'm hooked. I had an absolute blast today and as I was doing more and more runs I was getting better and better times. Being my first time ever, I thought I'd do really poorly... so I got an instructor for the first few runs to give me pointers. First run he was saying when to brake or when to punch it. My focus ran really good and was actually a lot of fun to run hard especially as I grew more confident.

If you haven't autocrossed, ever, I highly recommend it!! Can't wait to do it again...]]>