New to MN
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:52 pm
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.
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.
we'll have to have a February meet again. 
In fact I have a couple SVT Borlas left at $363.00 that would solve your exhaust issues.