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Old 03-02-2006, 10:52 PM   #1
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Not quite fitting so we build another.

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Old 04-02-2006, 12:45 AM   #2
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Grrr teaser alright...need the pic with the turbo on it :P just makes me wanna get 1 more and more
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Old 04-02-2006, 01:03 AM   #3
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Awesome, mate this is the day we've ALL been waiting for!! I'll buy you lunch the day it is complete!!! Deal??!!!!
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Old 04-02-2006, 10:36 AM   #4
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Great work Resty,

I cant wait until you have finished and let us all know the final results. Makes me want to get one too
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Old 08-02-2006, 10:35 AM   #5
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Looking good, Resty, all looking good. Keep them coming!

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Old 08-02-2006, 12:17 PM   #6
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Resty, how is Rob Herrod finding it, working on a Focus after all those Falcons???
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Old 08-02-2006, 02:57 PM   #7
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His confidence is not swayed at all. He was actually the first person to say "yes we can do it".

Initially my problem was finding a capable tuner. Rob is kinda treating it as a walk in the park. I will have updates as I get them.

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melbzetec when you putting turbo/supercharger on your car?
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Adam,

My dream upgrade is the Cosworth Powerworks supercharger....plus Quaife differential, plus a brake upgrade. But at $4800 US plus freight for the supercharger, plus installation, plus exactly the same ECU issues Resty has had, plus two kids in private school next year, plus a bathroom and kitchen that desperately need renovation plus, plus plus............... You get the picture
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Old 08-02-2006, 09:53 PM   #10
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My dream upgrade is the Cosworth Powerworks supercharger....plus Quaife differential, plus a brake upgrade. But at $4800 US plus freight for the supercharger, plus installation, plus exactly the same ECU issues Resty has had, plus two kids in private school next year, plus a bathroom and kitchen that desperately need renovation plus, plus plus............... You get the picture
Adam,

Rob reckons he will have no drama's using his stealth tuner. Quaife is a great idea, I bought one. Personally I would not buy the supercharger for the $$$, although I must admit it is a quality kit.
Renovate instead. or go turbo.

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Resty, I'm Adam, you were quoting Steven (not to sure on the spelling different people spell it differently.) I hear a supercharger is better than a turbo. Would like to get one, But to justify that sort of money on a car, I just can't. If I win tatt's by all means I would buy 1 and for everyone else in the club that wants it done. But till then I will just be asking for rides in you car when its done
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Old 09-02-2006, 03:08 PM   #12
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Without getting into a huge SC vs Turbo dicussion :P I just wanna make sure people understand it took me 2 years to make my decision. Yes there are many debates about SC and turbo. After 2 years I say each to their own. Let it be known however there is no replacement for the potential power output of a turbo zetec in any of the produced kits than that of one with a turbo period.

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Old 09-02-2006, 04:33 PM   #13
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Like you said each to their own. I was just curious of the differances. But like I said I will just get rides off you :P
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Absolutely agree with Resty. Nothing will give more power than the turbo. I only lean to supercharging for my own personal reasons, buy it won't give as much power as the turbo.
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Absolutely agree with Resty. Nothing will give more power than the turbo. I only lean to supercharging for my own personal reasons, buy it won't give as much power as the turbo.
i was looking through an old Fast Fords british mag yesterday, and i saw this lime green focus with a s/c.

thing is, the pulleys are on the left hand side of the motor, and the s/c was on the right. the pulleys were turning a shaft which was the length of the motor, which in turn, was connected to the blower. interesting nonetheless, but my question is....

melbzetec, if you were to eventually get this s/c, would your s/c be on the left or the right side of the motor?
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i was looking through an old Fast Fords british mag yesterday, and i saw this lime green focus with a s/c.

thing is, the pulleys are on the left hand side of the motor, and the s/c was on the right. the pulleys were turning a shaft which was the length of the motor, which in turn, was connected to the blower. interesting nonetheless, but my question is....

melbzetec, if you were to eventually get this s/c, would your s/c be on the left or the right side of the motor?
The Cosworth is at the back of the motor (behind the fuel rail) with belts running down the left hand side of the engine (standing at the front of the car looking into the engine bay).

But given I am about to go into hock to totally rebuild the kitchen, including a new floor, the supercharger is becoming more and more of a dream.

Resty, the project is looking fantastic, and very hard core. Brilliant
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Old 28-02-2006, 03:34 PM   #17
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Here's an update.



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Old 28-02-2006, 03:43 PM   #18
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Can you take some pics of my car when your there please... I am stuck at home for another 5 weeks!!!

Btw, it looks like a great project
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Can you take some pics of my car when your there please... I am stuck at home for another 5 weeks!!!

Btw, it looks like a great project

I'll be there next tuesday or maybe even 2mora. Which is your car? I took some photos of the cars in driveway as well.

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I'll be there next tuesday or maybe even 2mora. Which is your car? I took some photos of the cars in driveway as well.

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Mines the Blue Ts50, with the Stickers on the back windows, minus and engine: which may or may not be back in.

Thanks for that.
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Keep it coming...slow and steady wins the race
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Old 28-02-2006, 05:04 PM   #22
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Minge's car is the T3 TS50. Blueprint if I'm not mistaken.
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Yeah baby, looking good!! Love your work Resty!!!
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Old 22-05-2006, 05:03 PM   #24
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Resty,

Are you alive? Have not seen or heard any news on the turbo fitting.

Please dont tell me you wrapped it around a lamp post on the first drive.
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Old 23-05-2006, 11:45 AM   #25
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looking good, i've been in contact with capa about turbo and supercharger kits they're developing for my car as well...
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Old 23-05-2006, 01:35 PM   #26
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Hey Riz,

Noticed in Pic 3 there's a Mustang. I'm pretty sure I've seen it around the racetracks in the past. The Focus is looking good though. If I see Rob at the track in the near future I'll ask him all about it! If you're ever at the racetrack I'm sure the guys from BEST RACING would be interested in a closer inspection.
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Riz, dude. If I have to wait another day you're not getting your $10 lunch money back!!!
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Car is looking good Resty

Someone mentioned our kit a little whole ago. Just incase they're not able to buid it all themselves like you have.

Here ours

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Has made 180kW at the tyres on 16psi
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Old 07-09-2006, 08:20 PM   #29
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hey resty NICE ride dude.....was wondering if Rob Herrod has any idea on how to put a Turbo on a Fiesta...?? would be really helpfull..
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Old thread I know... any updates? Anyone else gone turbo or SC on a Focus?
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