thielt1

The doors are back together and I started on the electrical.

I also have a majority of the euro locks installed. (you actually have to cut the pin out of the rear hatch lock!)

Sound proofing from second skin is on the way, should make it here before the weekend.

thielt1

Mk1 Focus headlight adjustment motors?
If someone could help me locate a set of these along with the plugs I would really appreciate it!!!

Here is the part number I believe:

XS4X 13K198 AB

Thanks!

H3lsing

I think this is what you require? link they are Ł90 each, not including shipping.

thielt1

Yea those are it but I really need to find a used set as I can't afford that kind of money for these. Thanks for the pic!!!

When I found them on ebay a couple of weeks ago they were 10 pounds each plus shipping.

Dimma4x4

Luv it

McGoo 69

so good to see this amount of effort going into a U.S focus to turn it into a RS

top work

thielt1

Moving along again, soundproofing and electrical well on its way. Still a little more soundproofing to go in the quarters. I really hope the wiring harness for all the rear lights was a direct hookup because it will save me a lot of time!







I would like to make it to the metal frame of the dash then I am going to hold off so I can route the brake lines, fuel lines, main power cable, etc. through the interior.

Also my new shift cables showed up which are specific to the RS shift tower.

Dicko&Vacant

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Awesome project mate, it's going to be a stunning car when finished

crazydan

Project looks awesome

I was looking at the arms you got from Dominant Engineering I've tried emailing him but got no response how did you get in touch with him?

Mr.T

So lets get things straight here....they never made a focus RS for the us market?

Sticky.

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Looks amazing.

Twins

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Fantastic work!!! And a fantastic work shop too

COLEYST200

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stunning work mate i love it keep us up to speed

thielt1

Wiring loom for front bumper lighting has been completed, I just need to run my city lights to a constant source and wire my fender indicators in.

Next up wire relay for starter button and wire in harness for radio surround clock

My parts arrived from ford (new bolts for front and rear subframes, trim, heat shields)



So I started putting my subframes back together (I still need some sprrings, strut tops front and rear, and the lower ball joints for the front arms)





Cleaned up the fuel tank, I haven't decided yet if I'm going to design my own fuel pickup (using external holly pickup pump) or if I'm going to use the standard pump for the pickup pump. Either way it will be feeding the swirl and then a bosh 044.



Should be cutting my fuel tank access door soon along with reassembling the bottom of the car.

Pudnpepsi

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spot on that mate.. i wish i still had my one now!

RSRick3290

Top work keep the updates coming

thielt1

Started working on the front subframe, I had to make some sleeves for the LCA's as the prothane kit didn't include them and I didn't keep my old ones.



Picked up a new gun for the sandblasting cabinet and now I have some stuff ready for powdercoat.



Table full of parts to put the car back together!



I thought this was kind of fun but can you believe that these screws cost more than $40!!! (oh the small joys of building a European car)



Should be welding up the new fuel tank access cover today or tomorrow and maybe some reassembly this weekend.

whizzisat114

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Where do those screw's go on the car? i dont recognize them

LHD220Turbo

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Great project

If there's any obscure parts you need posting to the US i dont mind helping out with postage to the US

i know some companies or even ebay purchases in the UK dont like posting abroad so i dont mind helping out

Cheers

nevsrevs

Keep it up buddy nice work! Like the rear arms, we are thinking of ditching the rear arb to see if it helps rear traction

thielt1

Indicator screws, clear for rs or orange for standard.

B19LRW

i have a few FRS bits knockig around if you need any!

thielt1

Thanks for offering help with parts as well! I don't need anything right now but I will let you guys know if I do.

thielt1

Little bit of progress:

Fuel access door finished:




I didn't have time to run to a junkyard and cut one out so I made my own cover, I felt like I was welding up Iron Man's first suit of armor!!!

Also my doorcards, gearbox, and ac unit showed up from the UK



I was going to put my rear subframe in this weekend but I noticed I am missing a heat-shield yet in the rear

nevsrevs

Keep it up mate! Getting there soon be on the black top.

Glenn_

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I like your front suspension arms.

PaulinhoT

Brilliant looking project, well done.

thielt1

Started getting the subframes in place this weekend:





(I feel like I should be putting this together in a hardware store with all the rusty bolts I've had to replace or refinish!)

RobbieBambino

Wow what a project!!! Sooooooo much time and effort gone into this to get it spot on! Cant wait to see it finished, should be pushing out some big power too!

Zetecfiesta

Great car, i really dont know where those gold screws go, ive never seen em on a FRS before!

lukefrs

what a project,its been done to very high stnadard.id have to have the shell just sat in the garage it looks sooo good.lol.


what did these cost from Dom????

Glenn_

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Good progress.

Doncarlyon

Lurverly

Brendan

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well done that RS is really starting to look good! Oh to have maybe a 1/3 the space you do! - one day maybe!

thielt1

Parts arrival:

1.5L Swirl Pot



Braille Battery (I will probably mount this right behind the passenger seat)



Bosh 044 fuel pump (I'm going to try and mount this on the side of the spare tire well under the car)



Placing an order for all my brake lines, fittings, tools, an fittings, braided hose, within the next week just need to get a few measurements yet.



I apologize for the slow progress, this car has gone on the back-burner as we have been busy prepping for the upcoming year of this series http://www.usf1000.com/

I will also post a link up to my page so anyone who is interested can follow my progress throughout the season as well as watch some in car videos.

White focus

Hi grate build hear m8 .
Are you still looking for the headlight levelling motors ?
If so I have a pair !

turbo-herman

great build. makes me want one

thielt1

Things are starting to move again, I have the remaining missing parts of my suspension in the mail. I also have a time table of where I would like to be. I am still aiming for Focus Rising but it looks more and more bleak that I will actually make it. I will be finishing up lots of odds and ends so hopefully I have at least one update a week for the next couple of months.

April:
-Rest of suspension install
-Tires on wheels and mounted
-Last of electrical finalized and mounted (there will still be some odds and ends I'm sure but I would like to get anything missing in the dash and engine bay finished)
May:
-Gauges
-Brake and fuel Lines installed
June:
-last of engine components installed including custom intake manifold

Like I said I would like this to be completed by June but I can easily see this being pushed into July but at least it will be running this summer.

Few pics:

RS collection grill that I had powdercoated (I think it looks much better this way)



I had to order door bezels from Germany to fit the door cards fro right hand drive, well they showed up more grey charcoal than black so I dyed them to match and I think they turned out pretty good!

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Looking good.

thielt1

Finally have my hood mesh installed, this was an absolute pain as my tolerances around the hood vent were so tight and stainless does not like to cut or bend in any way.



On the flip side I should have my suspension installed this weekend if my retaining nuts arrive, but I am still waiting on rear rotors from puma speed.