Focus Cosworth RWD

[Cochyn]

Thanks. I would have used some wheels that look a little more standard, but nothing fits over Porsche Cayenne Brembo 6 pots and 360mm rotors

[scottos]

Oh wow, thats awesome!

What does it handle like? I realise this is a really broad question!

[Cochyn]

Amazing. Coilovers and full WRC style 6 degree rose jointed rear beam enable you to adjust camber, castor and toe which takes care of the rear end and the front has adjustable rose jointed track control arms and compression struts. Best thing you can do to a Sierra Cosworth, throw the running gear into a Focus

[ZX10R NIN]

Very nice work that's the third one I've seen like this they're a true sleeper.

[scottos]

Cochyn said:

Amazing. Coilovers and full WRC style 6 degree rose jointed rear beam enable you to adjust camber, castor and toe which takes care of the rear end and the front has adjustable rose jointed track control arms and compression struts. Best thing you can do to a Sierra Cosworth, throw the running gear into a Focus

Sounds awesome, so in effect its a really trick 2wd sierra set up in a mk1 focus dress?

[Cochyn]

Probably closer to 90's WRC standard really, but essentially yes.

[Cochyn]

Small warm up video at last year's Nurburgring trip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly1wrByA6-M

[Jimmy Recard]

Very cool OP. I really like what's been done with this car!

[Cochyn]

Few more...























Final polish of carbon and seals all finished off to neaten up the edges. Just waiting on the plaques off Dave now to cover the dip in the middle and it's all done.

Might make a centre console around the handbrake and gear stick next

[PBDirector]

Amazing work fella! This (or a fiesta equivalent) is EXACTLY what’s on my “one day” to do list.

Except I won’t have a clue, so I’ll be paying someone to do it and let me watch

[Cochyn]

When I got the shell, it needed to be fully overhauled really. Had to chop and re-weld so much, not to mention engine and transmission work etc. But it's been a full ground up build over the past 11 years. Worth every late night and pennies thrown at it, never let me down....touch wood!!!

[anonymous-user]

fking awesome.

Why rwd though didn't fancy awd?

[80sMatchbox]

The bees knees touching the dogs bks! What a great car!

[Cochyn]

Thesprucegoose said:

fking awesome.

Why rwd though didn't fancy awd?

Like FWD, it's gay-wheel drive

Nah but in all seriousness, 4x4 is too safe, not as much fun in my eyes. Plus, the expense of 4x4 transmission which are ridiculous, the standard T5 gearbox can handle all the power with ease and is really nice to live with on long haul European drives. Plus, since fitting a new flywheel, clutch and having the box rebuilt in January, the car just became more of gem to me

[W00DY]

Awesome!

I've often dreamed of doing something similar to an early Focus so to see the reality is fantastic!

[Spoon Burner]

What an amazing car OP, fantastic.

Did you do all the work yourself to the shell or have a company do it?

[zexel]

That is good work there, love it!

Can I ask what wheels they are and the wheel colour in the first pictures (not the white)?

[Cochyn]

The shell was converted by AG Motorsports in Scotland, but it was pretty poor by the time I got the rolling shell. I had to chop and re-weld a lot of the car, so a full ground up rebuild. Taken me 11 years to get where I wanted it

The wheels are Raceline RL7 8x18 ET33. They were used on the Escort WRC cars during testing, but very rare now really. Most have been repaired or are fetching prices around £1000-1200. The colour is anthrecite, not sure on any powdercoat codes, they were done at Diamond Wheels in Stockport so I'm sure you can ring them to ask.

[Its Just Adz]

Very nice!

A friend used to have one of these but a lot more standard looking, probably nowhere near the spec yours is but still they look great fun.

[Cochyn]

There's a tidy one on ebay now