went to the track with loco this past tuesday

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and here is how I did:
16.996 @ 80.85
17.073@80.26
17.353@79.18 (car was getting WAY TOOO HOT) time to install a new thermostat...
and after a break...
16.820@82.33
17.110@82.47
after my last run the temp was sitting on the L on normal

so I decided to stop.

16.820@82.33. Nice run, sounds like it is time to update the sig.

Congrats on busting 81 too!

I wish every 2.0L Tour owner was on here, I read on FocalJet somewhere about some Tour had a race header, etc., etc...I just want to here about a Zetec breaking 16!

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Originally posted by Ausgedient
16.820@82.33. Nice run, sounds like it is time to update the sig.

Congrats on busting 81 too!

I wish every 2.0L Tour owner was on here, I read on FocalJet somewhere about some Tour had a race header, etc., etc...I just want to here about a Zetec breaking 16!

Just did that....

I think bnoons TB helped me get my MPH up...

Loco is on here.... he is the one with the race header...
he got a 17.3@?? the same day...

Yes a larger/more optimized TB would definitely improve your top end.

I know Loco has a race header, but it was a totally different person. I went and digged up the thread for ya:
http://www.teamfocaljet.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=008460

Here is the quote:
"Actually, you are not the first to do this. There is a Contour at the shop I have some of my work done that has had the FocusSport race header for about a year now. He went as far as to get the FOCUS bulkhead and oil pan just to have it clear correctly. At the moment He is in the process of putting a turbo on it using the JBA header similar to what Alamo did with their Focus."

that's hector.... AKA loco....

I was with those ladies also and ran a 17.5 with a Bone Stock Ford Focus. I was a fun day. That was my eight run of the day too.

I ran 17.3 at 80mph! I improved 3 tenths of a second with the optimized TB. I think that is an improvement. Not to mention the temp outside was much better this time around. For those who didn't know I'm LoCoZetec on Focaljet.

Yes I was able to put those names together, and I know you started the thread. I was just referring to the quote inside it, one of the last posts. I quoted it.

Hate to invade Zetec country, but Joe please remember that Hector has an ATX... But your 16.2 run is fantastic!

Seriously we should just rename ATX to XDL (extra drivetrain loss)...

Yeah, it's definatelly tough man... I mean, it's like being behind the 8 Ball. You know that no matter how much you mod your car, the ATX is gonna suck that power right up. Unless you have a huge motor in there, the ATX is the single biggest killer of power... But you know what? Hector's ride is pimp!

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Originally posted by Milan007
Hate to invade Zetec country, but Joe please remember that Hector has an ATX... But your 16.2 run is fantastic!

who ran a 16.2???? wasn't me.... I ran a 16.8

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Originally posted by Milan007
Yeah, it's definatelly tough man... I mean, it's like being behind the 8 Ball. You know that no matter how much you mod your car, the ATX is gonna suck that power right up. Unless you have a huge motor in there, the ATX is the single biggest killer of power... But you know what? Hector's ride is pimp!

Thanks I try.

Sorry Joe, my bad! Still a fantastic run though. And Hector man, you know I love your car!

Originally posted by Milan007:
Sorry Joe, my bad! Still a fantastic run though. And Hector man, you know I love your car!

you should of come with us... I could of given you a ride there... you don't live that far from me...

Actually, I was in Toronto... Must have missed my post before it all went down. But thanx Joe!