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Old Aug 11, 2011, 04:40 AM
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Smike's 2002 Focus SVT -- AX to TT

Car as it came to me from the previous owner, Michigan State University Racing President.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ot...kesvt-wut.html







Cleaning up and installing fresh pads:


First AX was within a week of buying her:


More AX on the East Coast:


Yes, that is a power slide:


Reworking the exterior:


Start of the race build:


Air glides for the brakes:


NT01s:


3rd set of wheels/tires:


Lapping Day at Hallett in Oklahoma:


2011 Season Prep (seats, Hoosier R6s, gutting, cage, harnesses):

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/se...ip-kirkey.html

















NASA HDPE Licensing:


NASA Time Trial at Mid Ohio:


Passenger is either scared as hell or mind is blown:


Goodyear Eagle RS AC tires:


Safety First:


Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxbPByezwgk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-96uFbMhS8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMdOrqctkjs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-QWWh9wgx4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW-mMHp9uUk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4t7o0gEcI4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ftwb7gU08O8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5lNXhm9NVY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xl7tJwDLw8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsHW1RBFgAI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f9HCav6_Js

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Old Aug 11, 2011, 04:42 AM
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And for the love of Pete. Do NOT quote all the photos and videos.
Old Aug 11, 2011, 04:58 AM
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Doh, typo. Saved for later.
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Boring....
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Originally Posted by MR Turco
Boring....
Better (make sure boss is not behind you):
http://thatsgank.files.wordpress.com...03/10folyx.gif
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Originally Posted by Smike
Better (make sure boss is not behind you):
http://thatsgank.files.wordpress.com...03/10folyx.gif
This thread has started meeting my expectations.
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I love the white rims. What are they?

You are a mod, edit the quote

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Old Aug 11, 2011, 06:16 AM
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I am not a SuperMod anymore. I cannot edit the post.
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Sorry, didn't realize.

But what are the white rims?
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Team Dynamic Pro Race 1.0 (old school)
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Ford power sir

Smike your still at it, that is very good.
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Originally Posted by apagan01
Ford power sir

Smike your still at it, that is very good.
Woot!

Believe 3 out of my 4 cars have Ford motors
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Car needs floppy bunny ears and a tail.

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Nice ride!

Looks crazy fun.
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Originally Posted by ninjacoco
Car needs floppy bunny ears and a tail.

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Car needs a pretty second driver.

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Originally Posted by golgo13
Nice ride!

Looks crazy fun.
Absolute blast around the track (and on the street).


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