I need Therapy

bigwhitecobra · 05-19-2001, 12:58 AM

My wife and I have had our Focus for a week now, and we can't wait to install a turbo, or a supercharger on it. Then today I came to a realization, why in God's name would I spend that much on a Focus? Have I lost my mind? Or is the Horsepower bug just that unstopable?
I should be spending all that hard earned cash on the Cobra like any other red blooded American. We've already bought and installed a K&N, and have settled on a suspension kit for it. All I can hope for is that I do not turn into a "Ricer", but in case I do, someone swear to me that they will shoot me.....please!

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The Black Mamba 11.2@124

Mercury · 05-19-2001, 01:21 AM

Its the horsepower bug man. And it sounds like you got it.

I know I do

My mom is thinking on giving me her 1978 Caddillac Fleetwood (with only 74,000 org mi) to "tune up"

. I found myself instantly hitting the net of hot rod parts for the 425.

Then while at a swap meet, I saw a Eaton roots blower from a Super coupe and thought about buying it to convert my moms 88 Cougar to a SC 3.8 . Cougar

Then there was the lawn mower incident.

Oh yeah, I've got the power bug bad....Okay nevermind..I've said to much.

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64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. 289, C4, 3:1 rear gear. Mallory duel point. Ported & Polished 65 heads shaved .01 with 351 windsor valves, 11:1 comp, 1.7:1 sled rockers, blue wolverine lumpy cam, modified autolite 4100 Hipo 4 barrel. And to many others to list

2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. BBK Underdrive pulleys, Flotech off-road H pipe. Hurst T-Handle

64 1/2 red 6cyl coupe. Auto. project car.

[This message has been edited by Mercury (edited 05-19-2001).]

Power · 05-19-2001, 01:53 PM

Ever seen those lawnmower races? Pretty hilarious. Bunch of beer guzzling oldtimers drag racing riding lawn mowers. I think its on TNN once in awhile.

05-19-2001, 04:05 PM

Don't you dare spend hard earned money on a blower for that Focus. what are you.. crazy?? I'd put that money to good use, maybe something for the Cobra. That focus is transportation... that's it! Thats the way I look at it anyhow

The lawnmower thing sounds good to me though, lots cheaper too. I'll go hang out with the beer guzzling old timers..

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Rick
My 89lx(updated 2/21/2001)
My 97 Cobra

Rev · 05-19-2001, 07:23 PM

Hey, what's wrong with a 60 mph lawn mower? Chug-a-lug, chug-a-lug.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

joe4speed · 05-19-2001, 08:13 PM

LOL I just inherited (sp?) my Dad's Olds eighty eight, and already am looking for the supercharger that came as an option for it... I have a K&N on it now... lol
So far all I can get is 16's with it on the G-Tech, but I'll be happy with 15's!!
Have fun, but don't forget the Cobra!! If you're running out of things to buy the Cobra, then by all means, upgrade the Focus... Just don't put one of those huge exhausts on it!!!!

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Joe!
1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:
www.joe4speed.com
1999 Ninja ZX-6R 10.32@135mph!
1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

Thad · 05-19-2001, 09:49 PM

You mean a FART CAN!! LOL!!!

To Be honest i like the Focus but definately put the cash into the Cobra.

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90 LX 5.0 ,bored 302, MSD 6AL, Twisted Wedge TrickFlo HDs, World class T5, BBK fender cold air induct., 70mm TB,Edelbrock performer Intake, aluminum Drve shaft, 3.55 Gears, Long Tube Headers to Flowmasters.

tireburner163 · 05-20-2001, 12:40 AM

Hey, what's wrong with a 60 mph lawn mower? Chug-a-lug, chug-a-lug.

Rev a 60HP lawn mower. Shame!!! It sould be 110HP

Power · 05-20-2001, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rev:
Hey, what's wrong with a 60 mph lawn mower? Chug-a-lug, chug-a-lug.

Rev

I rest my case!

bigwhitecobra · 05-20-2001, 04:31 PM

Not exactly the kind of therapy I was looking for, but it helped! Can you see me running 13's on a Cub Cadet?
Now that would be Therapy, or dire need of it. One or the other.
The Cobra will never be done, ever. I can name 10 things I need right this minute:
1. New driver's side mirror.
2. New headlights (my 7 year old son helped wash the car with a brillo pad)
3. Valve seals.
4. Oil pan gasket.
5. New heads or Port work.
the list goes on and on and on and on and on......

PGkelly · 05-20-2001, 08:07 PM

YES! turbo the focus. see signature

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If it ain't broke, make it go faster

AOL: MCVillain45

13sec95vert · 05-20-2001, 08:25 PM

if u get the turbo and i shoot u like u wanted can i keep ur cobra

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1995 gt convertible:
3.55 gears, underdrive pulleys, cobra intake , fenderwell cold air, 65mm throttle body, 75mm mass air meter, off-road h pipe, borla cat back, 155lph fuel pump, yokohama a520(drag radials) 275s, 5 speed conversion with t-5 and all ford racing parts, and a dino tuned diablo chip done at strictly performance in houston

bigwhitecobra · 05-24-2001, 07:22 AM

You can only shoot me if I turn into a Ricer. You know, the whole huge wing on the back, 18" chrome wheels with tires that stick out 5" from the fender, the huge fart can out the back, and stickers all over the car thing.

The turbo is just to wake the thing up a bit. Did you know that Steeda has an underdrive pulley for it? And I mean pulley as in one pulley. Ehh, whatever.

I'm getting off work early tonight to take it to the track to see what it will run. I'm guessing mid to upper 11's on the 1/8. But I'll post them later.

WHITECOBRAGIRL94 · 05-24-2001, 11:37 AM

Sorry 13sec95vert, if you
shoot him, I still get the
Cobra.(seeing as how it is in
my name). So you'd have to
shoot me too.

I agree some mods need to be
done to the focus, like
lowering. That cars a**
sticks so far up in the air,
worse than the Cobra. And
larger tires(It has 195
series!) But hey you spin
them in 1st and 2nd quite
easily and I beat a new GT
for about the first half
second the other day. He he!

bigwhitecobra · 05-24-2001, 11:44 PM

Honey....no offence, but you are a dork. A big raging dork. Ok, I'm done.

05-24-2001, 11:49 PM

First the blower controvery, now this.. sounds to me like someone is going to be living in the van, down by the river...

lyonsd · 05-25-2001, 08:04 AM

Did somebody say "Therapy"? http://turboconnection.com/showcase/therapy

WHITECOBRAGIRL94 · 05-25-2001, 12:06 PM

A dork? Ha! You could only wish you could
marry someone that dumb so you would have
control. I don't see you figuring out which
bill to pay when.

bigwhitecobra · 05-26-2001, 05:39 PM

Speaking of RIVER......I'm headed out there now. We are going to be doing a little grillin' and fishin'. God, aren't we rednecks? Or is that AIN'T we rednecks? Eh, whatever.

On the Focus front, everything has been put on the back burner for the time being. I want to get the Cobra and GT going first, for obvious reasons. But the turbo is in the works.......sort of. Ok, I'm done, the wife is accusing me of blabbing. do I sound like I'm blabbing, nope didn't think so. But....

Later.

05-19-2001, 12:58 AM	#1
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	I need Therapy My wife and I have had our Focus for a week now, and we can't wait to install a turbo, or a supercharger on it. Then today I came to a realization, why in God's name would I spend that much on a Focus? Have I lost my mind? Or is the Horsepower bug just that unstopable? I should be spending all that hard earned cash on the Cobra like any other red blooded American. We've already bought and installed a K&N, and have settled on a suspension kit for it. All I can hope for is that I do not turn into a "Ricer", but in case I do, someone swear to me that they will shoot me.....please! ------------------ The Black Mamba 11.2@124

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Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	Its the horsepower bug man. And it sounds like you got it. I know I do My mom is thinking on giving me her 1978 Caddillac Fleetwood (with only 74,000 org mi) to "tune up" . I found myself instantly hitting the net of hot rod parts for the 425. Then while at a swap meet, I saw a Eaton roots blower from a Super coupe and thought about buying it to convert my moms 88 Cougar to a SC 3.8 . Cougar Then there was the lawn mower incident. Oh yeah, I've got the power bug bad....Okay nevermind..I've said to much. ------------------ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. 289, C4, 3:1 rear gear. Mallory duel point. Ported & Polished 65 heads shaved .01 with 351 windsor valves, 11:1 comp, 1.7:1 sled rockers, blue wolverine lumpy cam, modified autolite 4100 Hipo 4 barrel. And to many others to list 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. BBK Underdrive pulleys, Flotech off-road H pipe. Hurst T-Handle 64 1/2 red 6cyl coupe. Auto. project car. [This message has been edited by Mercury (edited 05-19-2001).]

05-19-2001, 01:53 PM	#3
Power Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 420	Ever seen those lawnmower races? Pretty hilarious. Bunch of beer guzzling oldtimers drag racing riding lawn mowers. I think its on TNN once in awhile.

05-19-2001, 04:05 PM	#4
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	Don't you dare spend hard earned money on a blower for that Focus. what are you.. crazy?? I'd put that money to good use, maybe something for the Cobra. That focus is transportation... that's it! Thats the way I look at it anyhow The lawnmower thing sounds good to me though, lots cheaper too. I'll go hang out with the beer guzzling old timers.. ------------------ Rick My 89lx(updated 2/21/2001) My 97 Cobra

05-19-2001, 07:23 PM	#5
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Hey, what's wrong with a 60 mph lawn mower? Chug-a-lug, chug-a-lug. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

05-19-2001, 08:13 PM	#6
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	LOL I just inherited (sp?) my Dad's Olds eighty eight, and already am looking for the supercharger that came as an option for it... I have a K&N on it now... lol So far all I can get is 16's with it on the G-Tech, but I'll be happy with 15's!! Have fun, but don't forget the Cobra!! If you're running out of things to buy the Cobra, then by all means, upgrade the Focus... Just don't put one of those huge exhausts on it!!!! ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website: www.joe4speed.com 1999 Ninja ZX-6R 10.32@135mph! 1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

05-19-2001, 09:49 PM	#7
Thad Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Stuart, FL US Posts: 192	You mean a FART CAN!! LOL!!! To Be honest i like the Focus but definately put the cash into the Cobra. ------------------ 90 LX 5.0 ,bored 302, MSD 6AL, Twisted Wedge TrickFlo HDs, World class T5, BBK fender cold air induct., 70mm TB,Edelbrock performer Intake, aluminum Drve shaft, 3.55 Gears, Long Tube Headers to Flowmasters.

05-20-2001, 12:40 AM	#8
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Hey, what's wrong with a 60 mph lawn mower? Chug-a-lug, chug-a-lug. Rev a 60HP lawn mower. Shame!!! It sould be 110HP

05-20-2001, 04:31 PM	#10
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	Not exactly the kind of therapy I was looking for, but it helped! Can you see me running 13's on a Cub Cadet? Now that would be Therapy, or dire need of it. One or the other. The Cobra will never be done, ever. I can name 10 things I need right this minute: 1. New driver's side mirror. 2. New headlights (my 7 year old son helped wash the car with a brillo pad) 3. Valve seals. 4. Oil pan gasket. 5. New heads or Port work. the list goes on and on and on and on and on......

05-20-2001, 08:07 PM	#11
PGkelly Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 274	YES! turbo the focus. see signature ------------------ If it ain't broke, make it go faster AOL: MCVillain45

05-20-2001, 08:25 PM	#12
13sec95vert Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 70	if u get the turbo and i shoot u like u wanted can i keep ur cobra ------------------ 1995 gt convertible: 3.55 gears, underdrive pulleys, cobra intake , fenderwell cold air, 65mm throttle body, 75mm mass air meter, off-road h pipe, borla cat back, 155lph fuel pump, yokohama a520(drag radials) 275s, 5 speed conversion with t-5 and all ford racing parts, and a dino tuned diablo chip done at strictly performance in houston

05-24-2001, 07:22 AM	#13
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	You can only shoot me if I turn into a Ricer. You know, the whole huge wing on the back, 18" chrome wheels with tires that stick out 5" from the fender, the huge fart can out the back, and stickers all over the car thing. The turbo is just to wake the thing up a bit. Did you know that Steeda has an underdrive pulley for it? And I mean pulley as in one pulley. Ehh, whatever. I'm getting off work early tonight to take it to the track to see what it will run. I'm guessing mid to upper 11's on the 1/8. But I'll post them later.

05-24-2001, 11:37 AM	#14
WHITECOBRAGIRL94 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 105	Sorry 13sec95vert, if you shoot him, I still get the Cobra.(seeing as how it is in my name). So you'd have to shoot me too. I agree some mods need to be done to the focus, like lowering. That cars a** sticks so far up in the air, worse than the Cobra. And larger tires(It has 195 series!) But hey you spin them in 1st and 2nd quite easily and I beat a new GT for about the first half second the other day. He he!

05-24-2001, 11:44 PM	#15
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	Honey....no offence, but you are a dork. A big raging dork. Ok, I'm done.

05-24-2001, 11:49 PM	#16
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	First the blower controvery, now this.. sounds to me like someone is going to be living in the van, down by the river...

05-25-2001, 08:04 AM	#17
lyonsd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Flowery Branch, GA Posts: 236	Did somebody say "Therapy"? http://turboconnection.com/showcase/therapy

05-25-2001, 12:06 PM	#18
WHITECOBRAGIRL94 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 105	A dork? Ha! You could only wish you could marry someone that dumb so you would have control. I don't see you figuring out which bill to pay when.

05-26-2001, 05:39 PM	#19
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	Speaking of RIVER......I'm headed out there now. We are going to be doing a little grillin' and fishin'. God, aren't we rednecks? Or is that AIN'T we rednecks? Eh, whatever. On the Focus front, everything has been put on the back burner for the time being. I want to get the Cobra and GT going first, for obvious reasons. But the turbo is in the works.......sort of. Ok, I'm done, the wife is accusing me of blabbing. do I sound like I'm blabbing, nope didn't think so. But.... Later.