I just found this thread. I can say I thoroughly enjoyed the pics and the banter between others! I love little cars like the Focus. I have mainly V8 cars now but back in the day I used to have Escorts. I had an 86 Escort GT that would blow the doors off of stock Mustang GTs, IROCs, & Trans Ams. I did a bunch of silly stuff to it (lots of head work and a bigger cam). It took a lot of people by surprise. It used to torque steer like hell but it was like a ridiculously fast go-cart! The Focus (and especially the new ST) is SOOOO much better! That ST is a bad@ss little car. It isn't cheap but you still get a lot for your money.
Cool mods and nice car. I bet with those brakes on it you have to be careful not to hit your head on the dash! LOL