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Beginning the new year (and some admin stuff)
#1
Hi Everyone,

I guess I should apologize for not being as active on the site lately. I could say I've had 'one of those years - or two', but it boils down to a few key things really:
1) Family stuff (mother with Alzheimer's, legal stuff, etc.)
2) Personal stuff (work, struggles with depression and medication)

So it's been difficult to sit down and do real work on the site other than doing what I can to make sure the Script Kiddies™ don't win.

But now it's the new year... so what's on deck you ask?

Well, first off, there is a bit of renewed interest in the focus from folks like turbotom, so there's a bit of work that I've been doing including the following:
1) getting the CMS side (blogging, user garages) programmed and up and running
2) getting an online store up and running that's native to the site.

I usually make the big push for these things over the Holidays, but it just isn't reasonable to do so anymore with the family things.

I haven't forgotten about them, I'm just not getting as much time as I'd like to work on it. Winter is a pretty good time though when it's dark and cold, so I hope to get back to it by February once work settles down.

That's where things currently stand, but there's also some administrative stuff I'd like to address (thanks ZTWSquared for poking me awake from hibernation).

Moderators
I want to go over the list of moderators and start promoting active members to moderators, and removing some moderators that aren't as active any more.

As such, if you're a current moderator, please feel free to respond here if you'd like to remain a moderator.

If you're not a moderator, and would like to become one, or know someone who meets the following criteria, please let me know.

Moderator responsibilities include
- banning bots and Script Kiddies from the site
- disabling posts that are not appropriate
- approving posts by sellers
- keeping the peace and being helpful to new/existing users.

I'll do my best to post more frequent updates on what's going on with the site, so bear with me as we continue to slowly move forward.

thanks to all our members for their continued dedication and contribution to FocusCanada, and from me to you,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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#2
Good to hear from you minus the struggles. I think i'm online often enough (Especially Weekdays) to throw my name into the moderator hat. I also Think Scorcher and GFX Jamie would be great mods.
DruZX3 You Tube Page
My Rides on Car Domain

2001 Ford Focus ZX3 - Daily Driver
2008 Lincoln MKX Limited Edition - Grocery Getter
2007 Suzuki GSXR 600 - Rode and Sold
2004 Jeep Liberty Renegade - Offroaded and Sold
2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X - R.I.P. Electrical Fire
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 - Traded in Now DrunkinMonkeys Car
2003 Ford Taurus Wagon - Inherited Drove and Sold
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 Turbo - Award Winning 336 WHP - Parted and Scraped
1990 Ford Festiva - My 1st Car

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#3
(01-08-2014, 05:50 AM)ZX3_2NV Wrote: Good to hear from you minus the struggles. I think i'm online often enough (Especially Weekdays) to throw my name into the moderator hat. I also Think Scorcher and GFX Jamie would be great mods.

Agreed on all 3 counts.
2008 Fusion SEL MTX - DD1 * 2009 Fusion SEL - DD2 * 2007 Focus ZXW - R*I*P * 2004 Focus ZTW CD Silver - sold * 2004 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2003 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2001 Focus ZTW Gold - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Black - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Gold R*I*P

2003 Focus ZX5 infra-red Track Rat - R*I*P
2003 ZX5 CD Silver Track Rat - retired, but still in the driveway


New track rat: 2000 ZX3, Atlantic Blue * JRSC with lots more to come

* New Zetec crate motor - NFG - thanks Topspeed *
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#4
Thanks for the feedback so far guys.. I really appreciate it!
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#5
Id be game for a moderator spot. I know things have been slow around here lately but I'm sure with some of the builds we have going on, we can get some more traffic and posts keeping up with it all.

I gotta get some other people to sign up and post their stuff they have going on.
2007 ZX4 2.0l unaturally aspirated
FSwerks stage 2 Turbo kit, Cosworth Intake Manifold, 3" custom HKS turbo back
regular stage 2 @10ps : 232whp/219wtq
stage 2 plus @ 13psi: 278whp/229wtq
Stage 2 plus @15psi: 296whp/240wtq

2013 Focus ST Tuxedo Black - The daily
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#6
Good to hear from you DP!! Life is a bitch and we deal with it the way each of us think is best. We are all hear to talk if people need a open ear.

Thanks for the recomendation Dru, and yes I would be up for it too!

This spring I can see more members signing up. The newer Focus crowd seems to be rising and I will get soe of those cards made up for ppl to drop off in the windows to get new memebers hooked lol

A garage would be cool so everyone can see how hard we work on our toys. I can't wait to show it off lol
Currently - 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4X4 Work Truck. Needs a Super Charger
2012 F150 Eco Boost Work Truck < Died several times and now it's some farmer problem.
No Longer Sleeping/In Surgery Having A Heart Transplant - 2005 Focus ZX5 Sonic Blue Modified
Sold - 1992 Astro Van CS Sky Blue Stock
Sold - 1994 Excel 2DR HB Teal First Car

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#7
dp is alive!!
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#8
<<<<<for Mod
2002 Ford Focus ZTS (Gave it away)
125whp/129wtq
2006 Subaru Impreza WRX with JDM 6 speed
207whp/273wtq Innovative tuned on Mustang dyno (Stage 2)13.9@99mph
320whp/330wtq Innovative tuned on Mustang dyno (Stage 3)
352whp/360wtq Dynojet
13.3@106mph
2004 Ford F-150 Lariat
2008 Honda CBR600RR "Silver Bullet" R.I.P.
2009 Honda CBR600RR "To Punish & Enslave"
2001 Honda CBR F4i Stunt bike "Burn the Rubber, not your soul"
2013 China 90cc dirt bike
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#9
(01-09-2014, 11:04 PM)NikiterZTS Wrote: <<<<<for Mod

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#10
After the site goes thought the update I can make a push for members on Focus_on_instagram Wink
DruZX3 You Tube Page
My Rides on Car Domain

2001 Ford Focus ZX3 - Daily Driver
2008 Lincoln MKX Limited Edition - Grocery Getter
2007 Suzuki GSXR 600 - Rode and Sold
2004 Jeep Liberty Renegade - Offroaded and Sold
2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X - R.I.P. Electrical Fire
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 - Traded in Now DrunkinMonkeys Car
2003 Ford Taurus Wagon - Inherited Drove and Sold
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 Turbo - Award Winning 336 WHP - Parted and Scraped
1990 Ford Festiva - My 1st Car

[Image: ZX3PixelCarEngineVIEW.png]
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#11
Any update or direction from the Big Boss Man? I've noticed some changes to my account.
DruZX3 You Tube Page
My Rides on Car Domain

2001 Ford Focus ZX3 - Daily Driver
2008 Lincoln MKX Limited Edition - Grocery Getter
2007 Suzuki GSXR 600 - Rode and Sold
2004 Jeep Liberty Renegade - Offroaded and Sold
2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X - R.I.P. Electrical Fire
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 - Traded in Now DrunkinMonkeys Car
2003 Ford Taurus Wagon - Inherited Drove and Sold
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 Turbo - Award Winning 336 WHP - Parted and Scraped
1990 Ford Festiva - My 1st Car

[Image: ZX3PixelCarEngineVIEW.png]
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#12
I don't mind being a mod still, as for stickers a new source is ideal, I have limited time to do physical labour Smile

Sorry to hear about the family, my wife is going through similar issues with her mother/grandmother its a terrible feeling.
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#13
I say it's time for beer and wings.
TEAM PITA Don't settle for a wannabe, only accept the real deal.

One day I will rule the world. For now, I have to settle for this place.
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#14
Mine changed too!!! And Beer and Wings are on the 20th but it might be too far for you. If we set one up on a Saturday would that make things easier for people?
Currently - 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4X4 Work Truck. Needs a Super Charger
2012 F150 Eco Boost Work Truck < Died several times and now it's some farmer problem.
No Longer Sleeping/In Surgery Having A Heart Transplant - 2005 Focus ZX5 Sonic Blue Modified
Sold - 1992 Astro Van CS Sky Blue Stock
Sold - 1994 Excel 2DR HB Teal First Car

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#15
I'm in the club. Cool

Is there a super secret sub forum we can talk smack about each other in? LOL
2007 ZX4 2.0l unaturally aspirated
FSwerks stage 2 Turbo kit, Cosworth Intake Manifold, 3" custom HKS turbo back
regular stage 2 @10ps : 232whp/219wtq
stage 2 plus @ 13psi: 278whp/229wtq
Stage 2 plus @15psi: 296whp/240wtq

2013 Focus ST Tuxedo Black - The daily
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