Ford Focus ... V8

[RWD3M]

Another great installment, thanks.

May I take the liberty of asking a couple of questions?

Firstly, It was difficult to see from the video, but could you not have fitted those two awkward bolts through the exhaust valves, the other way round?

Secondly, I wouldn't be so crass as to ask how much you've spent on that car, but, do you know? I ask because, a couple of years ago I built myself a new shed (I say shed, I mean 800 Sq.ft. workshop) and I haven't yet been brave enough to tot up all the invoices (and I have them all!)

That exhaust is looking particularly good and puts me in mind of a US show I've been watching during lockdow called Kindig Customs (aka Bitchin Rides) where they employ what I think they call 'cut outs' on a lot of their exhaust systems. Is this a show you've had a chance to catch?

Looking forward to next week!

 

[Jaffman]

Another great installment, thanks.

May I take the liberty of asking a couple of questions?

Firstly, It was difficult to see from the video, but could you not have fitted those two awkward bolts through the exhaust valves, the other way round?

Secondly, I wouldn't be so crass as to ask how much you've spent on that car, but, do you know? I ask because, a couple of years ago I built myself a new shed (I say shed, I mean 800 Sq.ft. workshop) and I haven't yet been brave enough to tot up all the invoices (and I have them all!)

That exhaust is looking particularly good and puts me in mind of a US show I've been watching during lockdow called Kindig Customs (aka Bitchin Rides) where they employ what I think they call 'cut outs' on a lot of their exhaust systems. Is this a show you've had a chance to catch?

Looking forward to next week!

Course, that’s the whole point of the videos is to encourage conversation

the bolts are too long to go the other way so yes, if I cut them (spoiler alert - I can’t be arsed) but no. Lol
If I cut them a little bit then they’d go either way with no trouble but see answer above.

I do know, almost to the penny. It’s frightening how things add up. I’m not yet ready to own up to disclosing that number despite it starting off as a “budget” build. I mean both cars cost me less than £1100. Things have escalated since

no I’ve not watched it but it is on my watch list as my mate keeps mentioning it to me. I’m a bit of a youtube sucker so if it’s not on there I probably haven’t watched it lol

 

[RWD3M]

Course, that’s the whole point of the videos is to encourage conversation

the bolts are too long to go the other way so yes, if I cut them (spoiler alert - I can’t be arsed) but no. Lol
If I cut them a little bit then they’d go either way with no trouble but see answer above.

I do know, almost to the penny. It’s frightening how things add up. I’m not yet ready to own up to disclosing that number despite it starting off as a “budget” build. I mean both cars cost me less than £1100. Things have escalated since

no I’ve not watched it but it is on my watch list as my mate keeps mentioning it to me. I’m a bit of a youtube sucker so if it’s not on there I probably haven’t watched it lol

Ha ha, I'm not even brave enough to add mine up never mind disclosing!

I can highly reccommend Kindig Customs. They do some fantastic work, you do get to see an awful lot of it (unlike a lot of car shows these days - Car SOS for example!) and with a lot less of the drama queens, play acting and attitude.

 

[Jaffman]

Ha ha, I'm not even brave enough to add mine up never mind disclosing!

I can highly reccommend Kindig Customs. They do some fantastic work, you do get to see an awful lot of it (unlike a lot of car shows these days - Car SOS for example!) and with a lot less of the drama queens, play acting and attitude.

yeah that’s what my mate said. All car less drama. Which is why I’ve tended to stay away from tv car shows in general

 

[Jaffman]

Do I get a pass on the exhaust?

 

[RWD3M]

Hi Jaffman!

Hope you had a good Christmas and weren't banned from the garage like I was for a couple of days To be fair, I did have the 11 month old Granddaughter staying!

Can we expect a video this week or do I need to get my car building fix elsewhere?

Richard.

 

[Jaffman]

Ha no video this week - self imposed ban on doing car stuff. I need a break lol.

I was busy before Xmas going over mistakes made previously. Not filmed any of that though as it was a lot of trial and error.

see if you can spot it...

 

[RWD3M]

I hope you enjoyed your break and that Santa was good to you!

Aside from the wheel looking a lot more central (fore/aft) in the wheel arch in the lower (later) picture I'm not really seing anything too obvious.

 

[Lazurus]

Exhaust outlet?

 

[Barking Mat]

Half the cars changed colour,

Bits of wood and a trolley jack.

Axle alignment.

One was taken outside, one inside.

Where's Wally is over back top left.

 

[Jaffman]

I hope you enjoyed your break and that Santa was good to you!

Aside from the wheel looking a lot more central (fore/aft) in the wheel arch in the lower (later) picture I'm not really seing anything too obvious.

I’m still on a break. I just cba to go outside a minute. This is probably blasphemous on here but I’ve had a tit full of welding lol

Also yes you’re spot on. Wheel is now in the correct place

Exhaust outlet?

someone hasn’t watched the latest video

Half the cars changed colour,

Bits of wood and a trolley jack.

Axle alignment.

One was taken outside, one inside.

Where's Wally is over back top left.

all correct.

focus on the axle alignment though lol

 

[Jaffman]

with procrastination (because its bloody freezing!!!)

comes innovation...

 

[Ashley Burton]

@Jaffman How much longer have you got to go on this project?

Or is it one of those projects that will never be finished

 

[Jaffman]

@Jaffman How much longer have you got to go on this project?

Or is it one of those projects that will never be finished

It'll never be finished lol.

but I'm hoping to use it this year

 

[RWD3M]

with procrastination (because its bloody freezing!!!)

comes innovation...

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Will you leave that saying focus or maybe flexus?

 

[Jaffman]

Will you leave that saying focus or maybe flexus?

you lot are full of spoilers lol (pun intended LOL!)

ive actually got a design for the flexus in hand, but its never quite looked right, need someone who knows what theyre doing take a look over it.

but no, it wont say focus, it will say whatever i want lol

im also planning on selling these spoilers once ive done some testing so part of the sales process will be custom embossing.

made possible by a recent puchase...

 

[Barking Mat]

I'm missing my beginning of the week flexus instalment.

You on holiday @Jaffman ?

Just jesting....

Nice new purchase!

 

[Jaffman]

I'm missing my beginning of the week flexus instalment.

You on holiday @Jaffman ?

Just jesting....

Nice new purchase!

sorry, its bloody freezing outside lol

there may be something next monday, depends if i get my post through. dont like leaving episodes "open"

 

[Barking Mat]

sorry, its bloody freezing outside lol

there may be something next monday, depends if i get my post through. dont like leaving episodes "open"

Don't blame you, 'tis huddle round the fire time of the year.

Frozzing here too.

 

[Jaffman]

I normally wouldn’t mind bad weather, that’s where the garage earns its money. But when I can’t got 10’mins without losing feeling in my hands it’s time to find other things to do indoors lol