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Member ID: Ataru

Location: Claremore, OK

Vehicle Info

2003 Ford Focus SVT

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed140mph
  • HP170
  • Weight2850lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

  • Hawk Brakes 
  • H&R Springs 
  • KONI Shocks 

Exterior Styling

  • Kumho Tires 
  • MOMO Wheels 

Ratings

    • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Sep 13, 2009

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Jason’s Ford Focus SVT
“Sonic”

  • Currently 3.6846153846153 /5 Stars.
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So here's the progress of Sonic thorugh the years:


The day after Sonic was purchased from the dealership. August 22nd, 2003.


Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT
Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT

Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT




All of the modifications were done to either assist in autocross competition or enhance the appearance of the car in a subtle way. I wanted to keep clean lines and make people search for what was not stock.

 

And on to the mods.......

Redline Tuning Dead Pedal - Dec 2003............................Hatch Model - Apr 2004
Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT


35% 3M Window Tint - Jul 2004...........................................Autocross Number Plates - Jul 2004
Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT


Smoked Corners w LEDs - Dec 2004................................1998 European Upper Grill - Jan 2005
Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT


P-51 Rear Shock Shims - Jan 2005....................................Steeda Short Throw Shifter - Jan 2005
Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT


VF Engineering Rear Engine Mount - Jan 2005...............Foglight Converted to Turnsignals - Feb 2005
Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT


Mazda 3 Rear Wiper - Mar 2005.........................................Team Dynamics Pro Race 1 Wheels - Jun 2005
Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT


Black Painted Calipers - Jul 2005.......................................KYB AGX Dampers and Apex Springs - Oct 2005
Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT


Here's how Sonic looked at the beginning of 2006:
Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT
Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT


Street Appearance Rear Diffuser - Jan 2006....................XM Satellite Radio - Feb 2006
Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT


Bumper Build Number - May 2006......................................Removed Rear Muffler - Jun 2006
Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT


Redline Tuning SVT Floor Mats - Jul 2006........................Redline Tuning SVT Hatch Mat - Jul 2006
Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT


Sonic Graphic - Jul 2006.......................................................SVT Third Brake Light Cover - Jul 2006
Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT


Auto-X-ZTS 24mm Adjustable Rear Sway - Sep 2006.....HEDGHOG License Plate - Oct 2006
Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT


Bosch Icon Wipers - Dec 2006...........................................H&R Race Springs and Koni Yellows - Jan 2007
Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT


Camera Mount - Mar 2007....................................................iZoom Autocross Graphics - Mar 2007
Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT


Team Dynamics Pro Race 2 Wheels
and Falken Azenis Tires - Mar 2007.............................................Corbeau 3 Point Harness - Apr 2007
Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT


Centric Rotors and Hawk HPS Pads - Jun 2007.............Color Matched Aluminum Fuel Door - Jul 2007
Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT


Sonic Blue Interior Trim - Jul 2007......................................iPod Mount and FM Transmitter - Mar 2008
Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT 


Momo Corse REV Wheels - Apr 2008............................................ST170 European Headlights - Dec 2008

Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT

 

Green "City Lights" - Jan 2009...................................................City Lights meant to match Sonic's eyes

Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT

 

 

And here is how Sonic sits today: 


 Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT
Ataru's 2003 Ford Focus SVTAtaru's 2003 Ford Focus SVT 

The engine is still fairly stock to remain eligible in STS Autocross. Only other mods that have not been listed are FocusSport Plug wires


PAGE 1 - OVERVIEW
PAGE 2 - MODIFICATIONS
PAGE 3 - AUTOCROSS AND TRACK

 

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jtevofocus  

Posted by: jtevofocus

06/29/2009 05:22PM

Dam! nice ride!

dafordfocus03  

Posted by: dafordfocus03

06/28/2009 10:33PM

looks good keep it up come check my 03

Armanduhx3  

Posted by: Armanduhx3

06/28/2009 05:23PM

car looks great :) already saw it on fj hehe :) btw are your headlights facelifts?

SVT2RS  

Posted by: SVT2RS

06/23/2009 06:08AM

Always a pleasure to see your car ;)

Biggee72  

Posted by: Biggee72

05/07/2009 09:51AM

It's one of my dream cars..I like the rims a lot too.. Tasteful.

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: Ataru

Location: Claremore, OK