AG Focus Cosworth Project (Update 26/01/2012)

COCHYN · 26-08-2009, 01:55 PM

Since dabbling in pretty much everything to do with a Focus, thought this would be the logical choice. Fancied going the RWD Focus RS using a suitable gearbox on the original FRS lump, but then thanks to Carlo and Andrew Gallacher, they informed me that this one was back up for sale. Searched for a decent Escort Cosworth, but I'm guessing my timing is wrong for one at the moment

But as for the FoCos, it was bought well over a year ago from Andrew and went to a nice chap called Mark (I believe his username here is Macca???) in Belfast, but was sadly unused for all that time. Fetched her yesterday on a horrible ferry ride from Anglesey to Dublin which honestly, I could have swam the crossing quicker

So keep an eye on this thread, a few updates coming as and when I get the time. Just wanna thank Blacky, Wenny and John Cole (johnyjn) for helping me up to this point...and most likely for the forseable future

Also a big thanks to Mark for answering all my repetative questions for the last 2 weeks

First job was to sort the brake servo. Sat for such a long time in all weathers, appeared to be shafted. But after a slight tap it came back into life. Works well now and I have brakes!

Next step will be MOT, sort the breather and then sort the small cosmetic issues on the bodywork.

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Tev · 26-08-2009, 02:02 PM

sweet looks a nice car

Staffi_ · 26-08-2009, 02:04 PM

I just love that cus it looks SO unasuming, brilliant car.................

Gaz 88 · 26-08-2009, 02:06 PM

i knew i was right

looks a good motor take it ag did the conversion in the first place?

keep us updated alan

Spatakula · 26-08-2009, 02:11 PM

Total sleeper.

-spatakula

rst-g · 26-08-2009, 02:13 PM

woooooooooooooooooo!! lol nice one Al

made up for ya

G950KDT · 26-08-2009, 02:15 PM

sleeper and a half! very nice indeed!

Chip · 26-08-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Staffi.

I just love that cus it looks SO unasuming, brilliant car.................

Agreed, some more subtle wheels (even just a change of colour on those ones) and it would be a proper sleeper.

Loving it

carlo · 26-08-2009, 02:16 PM

Have you driven it yet & if so did you change your pants due to that weather?

proper side on if you did. Nice one mate glad you got it in the end im sure you will get it back to standard.

DanCossie · 26-08-2009, 02:18 PM

Love that Car !!!

Glenn. · 26-08-2009, 02:59 PM

Nice one you aventualy got it.I will be keeping my eye on your car cause it will end up being mint.Blacky and Wenny are sound lads they have helped me out so much too.

dingla rs · 26-08-2009, 03:01 PM

very nice m8 take it wot the bootlid for ? shuda said u wer geting 1 ida deliverd the bootlid for bit extra cash ,

COCHYN · 26-08-2009, 03:18 PM

@ Dingla RS

You might have to pal, I'm getting raped at work with the hours at the mo

@ Glenny boy

Yeah they told me you need help

But totally agree, the boys are really great and very patient!

@ Carlo

Sorted the brakes so had a little burn on a private road/drive way with some very nice quick corners, can't really take it on the main roads without all the legal stuff

Tell you what though, solid rear beam mounts really do help tell you what a car's doing....as you frantically hold onto the jebus handle above your head!

But I gotta say, I'm fully aware that eventually I'm gonna get slated to hell by anal people because I've bought a Focus Cossie that's already been converted. So all I can say is....I was sensible, because the amount of work involved is unimaginable and those who have done these themselves deserve more than praise! But there's still plenty left to do to get it up to my spec

dingla rs · 26-08-2009, 03:29 PM

woudnt mind sum pics engine bay at sum point m8 ,mite help me wana get on wiv mine when it cums bak

y build 1 when u can buy 1 an mod to hw u want it ,wish i cuda found 1 when i started i cuda bn frashing it around buy now lol

steviecossie · 26-08-2009, 03:29 PM

Looks like a proper sleeper, and it will be built to very high standards.

Good buy mate

COCHYN · 26-08-2009, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dingla rs

woudnt mind sum pics engine bay at sum point m8 ,mite help me wana get on wiv mine when it cums bak

y build 1 when u can buy 1 an mod to hw u want it ,wish i cuda found 1 when i started i cuda bn frashing it around buy now lol

Nah mate, if I had the time and more resources, I would have built one. I'm pretty good with my welding and tigging, but no jig or anything remotely close to what these other lads have. So this was the best option I though for me, can't wait to really get stuck in

PM me what engine pics you want mate

steviecossie · 26-08-2009, 03:39 PM

so what's all the plans for it mate??

fezzajsy · 26-08-2009, 03:40 PM

would luv something like this..enjoy it mate

dingla rs · 26-08-2009, 03:40 PM

looks like it needs a strip dwn an paint buy rust i can see luks like got sum nice bits on anyway

FOCUSTARD PIE · 26-08-2009, 03:48 PM

Very nice

I,ll be watching this thread, I would still love a Focos, some really nice ones about.

I miss my Focus :-(

dingla rs · 26-08-2009, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FOCUSTARD PIE

Very nice

I,ll be watching this thread, I would still love a Focos, some really nice ones about.

I miss my Focus :-(

get ur self ebay there 2 for sale!!

Ed_van_Dijk · 26-08-2009, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dingla rs

get ur self ebay there 2 for sale!!

He has only just sold the white one in his sig! It was a monster, loved the look of it!

focus 4x4 · 26-08-2009, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FOCUSTARD PIE

Very nice

I,ll be watching this thread, I would still love a Focos, some really nice ones about.

I miss my Focus :-(

Get in touch .......

DanCossie · 26-08-2009, 04:09 PM

how much do these go for usually????

FOCUSTARD PIE · 26-08-2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dingla rs

get ur self ebay there 2 for sale!!

Yep

Been watching the ones on e-bay !

FOCUSTARD PIE · 26-08-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed_van_dijk

He has only just sold the white one in his sig! It was a monster, loved the look of it!

You told me not to sell it ! should have converted it to RWD.

Ed_van_Dijk · 26-08-2009, 04:34 PM

I did tell you not to sell it, If i could have had it i would, then i would have convereted it to rwd, then you would have been jealous!

steve st220 · 26-08-2009, 06:06 PM

that looks fuckin awsome fella, proper sleeper.

Drunken Master · 26-08-2009, 06:09 PM

Cool project! Will keep an eye on this, you planning to use it on track/road or both?

bigpower · 26-08-2009, 06:13 PM

Looks nice mate...seen the car before, you can only make it better!

madmack99 · 26-08-2009, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanCossie

how much do these go for usually????

theres a nice white one for 8k
blue one for 11,500
and a rediculously prices blue one for 30k

robp-tt · 26-08-2009, 06:22 PM

nice car

always liked this one when i saw the original pics, there is nothing wrong with buying it already done because it saves you money so you can put your owne touch on it

rstdave · 26-08-2009, 06:23 PM

Cool wicked car mate....proper sleeper and loads of fun i bet being rwd

!!!!

focus 4x4 · 26-08-2009, 06:26 PM

All it needs is big arches now......

COCHYN · 26-08-2009, 06:33 PM

Hell no, be like the rest of you sheep then

Keeping it as is looks wise (yeah right

), but obviously sorting out the cosmetic side of things.

Didn't get much of a chance to sort out MOT, but I did go to the DVLA to re-register it and put it in my name. So that's a little bit done. Log book here mid of next week hopefully, so will arrange MOT then and get tax same day....just in time to return home after loosing it around my roads

madmack99 · 26-08-2009, 06:33 PM

lots of potential will it have the very kool headlamp air feed as on your other focus.

COCHYN · 26-08-2009, 06:37 PM

nah pal, I think I'll be sending the filter down to the front of the bumper like on Ian's Reyland Focus

andy130 · 26-08-2009, 06:42 PM

i can see a 500bhp engine coming

looks mint there with the wheels

Twins · 26-08-2009, 06:42 PM

Nice project there

madmack99 · 26-08-2009, 06:43 PM

oh right im with you either way it will look very kool.

26-08-2009, 02:02 PM	#2
Tev PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 2,906 Rep Power: 8	sweet looks a nice car __________________

26-08-2009, 02:04 PM	#3
Staffi_ I LOVE CURRY Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Shell Garage... Posts: 17,302 Rep Power: 24	I just love that cus it looks SO unasuming, brilliant car................. __________________

26-08-2009, 02:13 PM	#6
rst-g ZETEC TURBO Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: upton,wirral Posts: 1,694 Rep Power: 6	woooooooooooooooooo!! lol nice one Al made up for ya __________________ FIESTA ZETEC TURBO RE-BUILD http://passionford.com/forum/restora...ild-start.html DA TURB RUNNA ROUND http://passionford.com/forum/restora...er-engine.html

26-08-2009, 02:16 PM	#9
carlo 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ayrshire (the bronx) Posts: 16,042 Rep Power: 23	Have you driven it yet & if so did you change your pants due to that weather? proper side on if you did. Nice one mate glad you got it in the end im sure you will get it back to standard. __________________ ps3 game tag carlo-ybe If you need cosworth parts contact mark 07548064979 www.mt-motorsport.com

26-08-2009, 02:59 PM	#11
Glenn. Professional Waffler Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 27,804 Rep Power: 33	Nice one you aventualy got it.I will be keeping my eye on your car cause it will end up being mint.Blacky and Wenny are sound lads they have helped me out so much too. __________________ NORTHEAST/NORTH YORKSHIRE ALL FORD MEET ORGANISER pm for details.

26-08-2009, 02:06 PM	#4
Gaz 88 Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,864 Rep Power: 7	i knew i was right looks a good motor take it ag did the conversion in the first place? keep us updated alan

26-08-2009, 02:11 PM	#5
Spatakula 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 26 Rep Power: 0	Total sleeper. -spatakula

26-08-2009, 02:18 PM	#10
DanCossie Post Whore 2004 BMW M3 Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Camden Posts: 6,452 Rep Power: 11	Love that Car !!!

26-08-2009, 03:01 PM	#12
dingla rs PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: catterick/sunny yorkshire Posts: 5,570 Rep Power: 8	very nice m8 take it wot the bootlid for ? shuda said u wer geting 1 ida deliverd the bootlid for bit extra cash ,

26-08-2009, 03:18 PM	#13
COCHYN Ginger Welsh Boy Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Wales....Macclesfield area now though! Posts: 8,014 Rep Power: 16	@ Dingla RS You might have to pal, I'm getting raped at work with the hours at the mo @ Glenny boy Yeah they told me you need help But totally agree, the boys are really great and very patient! @ Carlo Sorted the brakes so had a little burn on a private road/drive way with some very nice quick corners, can't really take it on the main roads without all the legal stuff Tell you what though, solid rear beam mounts really do help tell you what a car's doing....as you frantically hold onto the jebus handle above your head! But I gotta say, I'm fully aware that eventually I'm gonna get slated to hell by anal people because I've bought a Focus Cossie that's already been converted. So all I can say is....I was sensible, because the amount of work involved is unimaginable and those who have done these themselves deserve more than praise! But there's still plenty left to do to get it up to my spec __________________ Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...7-10-09-a.html Focus RS Toyhttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html Last edited by COCHYN; 26-08-2009 at 03:19 PM.

26-08-2009, 03:29 PM	#14
dingla rs PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: catterick/sunny yorkshire Posts: 5,570 Rep Power: 8	woudnt mind sum pics engine bay at sum point m8 ,mite help me wana get on wiv mine when it cums bak y build 1 when u can buy 1 an mod to hw u want it ,wish i cuda found 1 when i started i cuda bn frashing it around buy now lol

26-08-2009, 03:29 PM	#15
steviecossie PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 5,647 Rep Power: 13	Looks like a proper sleeper, and it will be built to very high standards. Good buy mate __________________ R.I.P Colin McRae (a motorsport legend) WR1 sold, time for a MK2 FRS

26-08-2009, 03:39 PM	#17
steviecossie PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 5,647 Rep Power: 13	so what's all the plans for it mate?? __________________ R.I.P Colin McRae (a motorsport legend) WR1 sold, time for a MK2 FRS

26-08-2009, 03:40 PM	#18
fezzajsy 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (9) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: jeRSey..isles Posts: 12,459 Rep Power: 20	would luv something like this..enjoy it mate __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restora...y-tidy-up.html

26-08-2009, 03:48 PM	#20
FOCUSTARD PIE Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (7) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BRACKNELL Posts: 742 Rep Power: 5	Very nice I,ll be watching this thread, I would still love a Focos, some really nice ones about. I miss my Focus :-( __________________ RS focus rep and Frozen white RS gone, but not forgotten !

26-08-2009, 04:09 PM	#24
DanCossie Post Whore 2004 BMW M3 Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Camden Posts: 6,452 Rep Power: 11	how much do these go for usually????

26-08-2009, 04:34 PM	#27
Ed_van_Dijk PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Suffolk Posts: 7,186 Rep Power: 12	I did tell you not to sell it, If i could have had it i would, then i would have convereted it to rwd, then you would have been jealous! __________________ #69

26-08-2009, 06:06 PM	#28
steve st220 "SNIFF MY DIFF" Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Wales Posts: 562 Rep Power: 5	that looks fuckin awsome fella, proper sleeper. __________________ Blue Oval Enthusiasts Club<<<< click

26-08-2009, 06:09 PM	#29
Drunken Master I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,080 Rep Power: 7	Cool project! Will keep an eye on this, you planning to use it on track/road or both? __________________

26-08-2009, 06:13 PM	#30
bigpower PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: yorkshire Posts: 3,296 Rep Power: 12	Looks nice mate...seen the car before, you can only make it better! __________________

26-08-2009, 06:22 PM	#32
robp-tt ZETEC TURBO Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: southampton Posts: 818 Rep Power: 7	nice car always liked this one when i saw the original pics, there is nothing wrong with buying it already done because it saves you money so you can put your owne touch on it __________________ www.area-six.co.uk www.xrtwo.com mk3.5 zetec turbo project

26-08-2009, 06:23 PM	#33
rstdave Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bristol/Bath Posts: 2,436 Rep Power: 10	Cool wicked car mate....proper sleeper and loads of fun i bet being rwd !!!! __________________ RS Turbo being broken......Focus RS now here!!!

26-08-2009, 06:26 PM	#34
focus 4x4 Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colchester Posts: 2,405 Rep Power: 10	All it needs is big arches now......

26-08-2009, 06:33 PM	#35
COCHYN Ginger Welsh Boy Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Wales....Macclesfield area now though! Posts: 8,014 Rep Power: 16	Hell no, be like the rest of you sheep then Keeping it as is looks wise (yeah right ), but obviously sorting out the cosmetic side of things. Didn't get much of a chance to sort out MOT, but I did go to the DVLA to re-register it and put it in my name. So that's a little bit done. Log book here mid of next week hopefully, so will arrange MOT then and get tax same day....just in time to return home after loosing it around my roads __________________ Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...7-10-09-a.html Focus RS Toyhttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html

26-08-2009, 06:33 PM	#36
madmack99 I Love BooST Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dirty South Posts: 1,279 Rep Power: 5	lots of potential will it have the very kool headlamp air feed as on your other focus.

26-08-2009, 06:37 PM	#37
COCHYN Ginger Welsh Boy Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Wales....Macclesfield area now though! Posts: 8,014 Rep Power: 16	nah pal, I think I'll be sending the filter down to the front of the bumper like on Ian's Reyland Focus __________________ Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...7-10-09-a.html Focus RS Toyhttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html

26-08-2009, 06:42 PM	#38
andy130 PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 5,134 Rep Power: 9	i can see a 500bhp engine cominglooks mint there with the wheels

26-08-2009, 06:42 PM	#39
Twins 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ESSEX Posts: 15,575 Rep Power: 23	Nice project there __________________ My carbon clad s2

26-08-2009, 06:43 PM	#40
madmack99 I Love BooST Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dirty South Posts: 1,279 Rep Power: 5	oh right im with you either way it will look very kool.

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