Hey guys, I'm new to the site. I moved up to MN from FL this June and thought I'd register over here to keep informed of any local happenings. I'm registered as Metal on both FJ and FF, although I don't post very much and as of the last 6 months I haven't been much into the focus scene due to being so busy with moving and starting at a new job.
A bit of info on myself first (for anyone who may be interested), born and raised in Florida, lived most of my life in Ft Lauderdale then went to Orlando to go to UCF for school in 2003. Graduated UCF in Dec of 08 with a Major in Information Technology and a minor in Computer Science. After that I decided that 24 years in Florida is enough and I needed a change. I chose Minnesota because I had met a good friend at school who lives up here and he offered me a cheap place to stay, in Wayzata about a mile from Lafayette Bay on Lake Minnetonka. For the past 6 months I have been working for Wand Corporation as a Software Developer.
Now for the car stuff, I drive a 03 SVT Focus with a custom turbo kit on it. T3/T4 turbo, 15psi, 3" turbo-back exhaust, 60lb injectors, etc, etc never had it dyno'd though so I don't know exact numbers. Unfortunately time has taken it's toll on my baby and she's a bit run down in the looks department. Engine is still running strong, but the exhaust has broken loose in the rear and rattles, I lost my front lip to a road gator, and the front bumper has a lot of paint chips on it. I also have an 06 Escape Limited AWD V6 that I just recently bought to be my new daily driver. Here is a link to various pics of my focus from stock up through it's various stages, I don't have any pics of the current turbo setup though just these of the very first which I changed after 2 weeks to the much more efficient setup that I run now. Pics 1 Pics 2
Starting this winter I will be taking the focus apart and buying up some parts to start making her look good again. I've seen some really nice foci on FF and FJ from MN and I'm looking forward to getting the chance to meet some of you guys.
New to MN
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viciousvermin
- Posts: 74
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- Car: 2002 Infra Red SVT
- Location: Shoreview, MN
Welcome!
2002 SVT Focus /for sale, 36000 miles, never driven in winter, and always stored.
Welcome to MinneSNOWta!
2008 Bone Stock VW GLI
2004 Sonic Blue SVT ZX3, #1593 of 1978 Born 4/8/04
Stage 2 ported TB, Semi-custom Borla center exit, FSWerks CAI, FS front strut bar, suspension by FR/Multimatic gone, but not forgotten
2004 Sonic Blue SVT ZX3, #1593 of 1978 Born 4/8/04
Stage 2 ported TB, Semi-custom Borla center exit, FSWerks CAI, FS front strut bar, suspension by FR/Multimatic gone, but not forgotten
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HotRodWagon
- Cajun Mafia
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Welcome....are you nuts? lol j/k
...always in focus...
...costra nostra tobasco
...costra nostra tobasco
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Steve@Tasca
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The car looks great! Welcome to the site!
You've got some fun ahead of you in the next few months
we'll have to have a February meet again. 
BTW-let me know if you need any OEM or FRPP parts, I've got the best prices anywhere. Gauranteed.
In fact I have a couple SVT Borlas left at $363.00 that would solve your exhaust issues.
You've got some fun ahead of you in the next few months
we'll have to have a February meet again. BTW-let me know if you need any OEM or FRPP parts, I've got the best prices anywhere. Gauranteed.
In fact I have a couple SVT Borlas left at $363.00 that would solve your exhaust issues.Tasca Auto Group- Employee pricing on all parts.
http://www.tascaparts.com/partlocator/i ... eid=213668
1-800-598-1484 or spowell@tasca.com
http://www.tascaparts.com/partlocator/i ... eid=213668
1-800-598-1484 or spowell@tasca.com
Thanks for the welcome's. I have gotten the "are you nuts" comment quite a few times since the move lol
Steve, I've actually bought several parts from you in the past, and in the next couple of weeks I will be contacting you to get a new thermostat housing as it looks like mine has sprung a leak. I used to run a borla before I upgraded to 3", still have it sitting down in FL too, but it's to small for the turbo
Steve, I've actually bought several parts from you in the past, and in the next couple of weeks I will be contacting you to get a new thermostat housing as it looks like mine has sprung a leak. I used to run a borla before I upgraded to 3", still have it sitting down in FL too, but it's to small for the turbo
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HilloNative
- Posts: 426
- Joined: Mon Aug 13, 2007 6:38 pm
- Car: 2004 Sonic Blue SVTF
- Location: Minnetonka
Welcome Dude! Btw, i live in minnetonka , so if you need a help with the car im going to have a lot of free time this winter.
Nacidos Ford... Nacidos Fuerte...
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Redlineracer12
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Welcome fellow software developer
You shouldn't have that problem heremetal wrote:I lost my front lip to a road gator
3 Fords, 1 Mercury, 1 Honda, 1 Yamaha
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Forbidn
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- Car: 2004 Mach1/2002 SVT Focus
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Welcome Welcome, This Is Ironic... My Mother Just Moved To Florida lol. If You Ever Need Any Help Just Let Us Know
2002 CD Silver SVT Focus (1 of 513) 03 Comp Orange SVT EAP Focus (1 of 301)
2003 Chili-Red MiniCooperS 2004 Oxford White Mach1 (1 Of 512)
2003 Chili-Red MiniCooperS 2004 Oxford White Mach1 (1 Of 512)