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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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Is there any point in trying to improve on the focus chassis by fully space framing the front rear and floor sections or stick with the origional set up ?
My plan is to build a 2WD focus cosworth mainly for track thru out this year

Any input would be great I have a shell already for disection but would like to hear coments before i get the grinder out !


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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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thought the focus was pretty strong from the off Doug.

think you need to speak to Scotty, see what he has to say.
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
thought the focus was pretty strong from the off Doug.

think you need to speak to Scotty, see what he has to say.
Good idea to be honest the chassis is pretty strong ridgid and superb on handling but im wondering if i can improve via space frame i.e adjustment of camber caster to maximum values i.e wider track slightly longer wheel base with space frame ?


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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug
Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
thought the focus was pretty strong from the off Doug.

think you need to speak to Scotty, see what he has to say.
Good idea to be honest the chassis is pretty strong ridgid and superb on handling but im wondering if i can improve via space frame i.e adjustment of camber caster to maximum values i.e wider track slightly longer wheel base with space frame ?


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Keep it simple Doug,have a look at one of Scottys and you`ll be amazed how much of the original metal is untouched...
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug
Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
thought the focus was pretty strong from the off Doug.

think you need to speak to Scotty, see what he has to say.
Good idea to be honest the chassis is pretty strong ridgid and superb on handling but im wondering if i can improve via space frame i.e adjustment of camber caster to maximum values i.e wider track slightly longer wheel base with space frame ?


Regards Doug .
Keep it simple Doug,have a look at one of Scottys and you`ll be amazed how much of the original metal is untouched...
Thanks Diva ive heared he does minimal work spose I could just send him the shell to modify ?


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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
thought the focus was pretty strong from the off Doug.

think you need to speak to Scotty, see what he has to say.
Good idea to be honest the chassis is pretty strong ridgid and superb on handling but im wondering if i can improve via space frame i.e adjustment of camber caster to maximum values i.e wider track slightly longer wheel base with space frame ?


Regards Doug .
Keep it simple Doug,have a look at one of Scottys and you`ll be amazed how much of the original metal is untouched...
Thanks Diva ive heared he does minimal work spose I could just send him the shell to modify ?


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After seeing one,i would....

He is very reasonable too,by the time you have put all the hours in the Scotty one would be a cost effective idea...
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