It Begins! Cage Prep // Project SVT Focus Rally Car

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It's time to build the beginner level SVT Focus rally car. First step, strip interior and prep for cage!
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@therealvlad2201 5 лет назад

Before you go too much further check the build regs of the class you want to compete in. Saves building the car twice! Great start & best of luck.

@pauljenkins2501 5 лет назад

Absolutely correct. You may find (I don't know about this, but you had better check) that the standard seat mounting points are not deemed to be strong enough to just bolt a seat to. They may possibly have to be reinforced with steel plate welded underneath. You must not, ever, take any chances with your safety where rally car builds are concerned, apart from the fact that you won't be allowed to run in events if the car doesn't meet the build regulations....

@RossEvrett 5 лет назад

This is an excellent build! I definitely agree with all the comments on checking build specs for the class you are going to run in. If you do scca events you can find the updated rules at dk1xgl0d43mu1.cloudfront.net/user_files/scca/downloads/000/043/364/2019_SCCA_RallyCross_Rules.pdf?1549659012 Find a local rally group and get some help, or come to Denver and I’ll help! :)

@jody024 5 лет назад

This! She should look in to that first.

@pauljenkins2501 5 лет назад

Sarah, be careful that you know what you are building! Is it for Rallycross (which in UK at least is run as 4 cars at a time racing multiple laps of a short circuit composed of both tarmac and loose surfaces, usually with a jump or two included). No passenger permitted in Rallycross, so only one seat and very highly tuned racing engines used? Or is it for stage rallying (cars start each timed stage at 30 second or 1 minute intervals. Two occupants to each car, the driver and the navigator or co-driver, who calls out directions from a "road book", as competitors are generally not allowed to drive the timed stages in advance of the competition). Rallies tend to have lots of different classes of vehicles competing on the same route, for overall victory but also for class wins, and the amount of tuning allowed to engines and suspensions depends on the build regs for that class. The build regs for the two sports will be very different, so be clear exactly what you intend to be doing with your car before you start to build it.....

@fostbitten5721 4 года назад

It is funny but, people racing RC cars will not do this either!!! They just start buying parts and installing them, then get mad when those parts are not legal for the class they want to race in!! As well as other common mistakes. General racing common sense is lost on people.

@peterolson823 5 лет назад

Safety glasses. Hate to see you get injured. Also, just sub out the sunroof glass for plexiglass. Keep the stock seal.

@alainpednault6926 5 лет назад

Or in polycarbonate (impact resistant)

@thehammerwell 5 лет назад

Most U.S. rally organizations require a metal roof in their rule book, anything other then metal won't pass tech.

@gregpetroski6333 5 лет назад

yup, what David said. Acrylic (plexiglass) should never be used for any window in a car. Polycarbonate is fine for side and rear windows only for rally and usually the rule is the thickness must be same or greater than the stock glass. Sunroofs can ONLY be replaced with metal for every north american rally rules that I've seen. That means no plastic, carbon fiber, fiberglass, whatever... Aluminum is fine. I did this to the bmw rallyx car myself and a buddy have. Just riveted it to the roof and sealed with silicone... looks surprisingly good with no creases or anything. Metal must of of same or thicker than the material the roof is made of.

@ChrisLocke1969 5 лет назад

Why not make a metal sunroof to replace the glass? It'd double as an emergency escape hatch, too! 😉

@carbo19 5 лет назад

Or polycarbonate?

@smg1707 5 лет назад

Have a glass shop put in a pop in window.

@19digupherbones 5 лет назад

I was thinking a lexan replacement for the sunroof. Then just wrap over it.

@markpugliese177 8 месяцев назад

Hi, Sarah! I wanted to give you a helpful hint for when you next replace factory bucket seats with after-market. 1. Remove the factory seats but leave the factory seat rails where they are. 2. Cut a square piece of aluminium checker plate (yes, I'm Australian) large enough so you can bolt the factory runners onto it. 3. Bolt the after-market seat to the aluminium checker plate! It's a strong and simple fix that rally / race car drivers do, and it gives you the flexibility to put the original seat back into the car while you transplant the after-market seat into the next project.

@FierceMotorworks 5 лет назад

I give you props for working with your hair down. Whenever I work on my car, I have to put it up or else it gets in my face, in the oil, etc

@vanwiseman 5 лет назад

Good call painting the interior white - it's so much easier to see things when you're installing bits, or troubleshooting.

@bytorsnowdog5885 2 месяца назад

Great job Sarah. Just an FYI, the restraints control module has a huge capacitor. It can deploy the air bags up to 2 minutes after loosing 12 volt battery voltage. To ensure you discharge the capacitor, once you disconnect the negative hold it against the positive for 15 seconds. This will quickly discharge the capacitor. Love Love your videos.

@mikepawloski6430 5 лет назад

Looking forward to following Sir Codsworth's journey from the beginning. Your excitement with this new project is contagious!

@tjs4519 5 лет назад

You could have multiple people working, but lets be real, we tune in to watch you tear it up girl keep at it.... Much Love.

@todddembsky8321 5 лет назад

You look so happy and excited. For the sunroof, fabricate an air vent with a blower in it. You will be hot(er than normal) and sticky. being able to get some air moving in the car will really help. Plus it will help remove the dust and scent of burnt clutch....

@scottibass 5 лет назад

I love your car reviews btw, it's informative without being boring or long winded.

@thatdutchguy2882 5 лет назад

*Sarah's car reviews are definitely worth watching peeps,....give them a try, c'mon.*

@ernestoojeda6780 5 лет назад

Sir Codsworth it is! The only sage advice would be for you to wear safety glasses. 🤗

@delukxy 5 лет назад

Also, wear a dust mask if you have mould allergies. Lots of old sponge, adhesive particles along with general dust too, better on the mask than in your lungs. We appreciate your lungs too.

@hickslightfoot 5 лет назад

Really looking forward to this project... great channel... always look forward to your videos...

@cvlschuckyve6872 4 года назад

I could have sworn you had help and am totally shocked to learn you're doing it all by yourself ... Bravo lady you are amazing and very humorous I love your deadpan Style🐧🐧💛💜💟

@lonniethornsbury5167 4 года назад

You are a very special lady you make my day everytime I watch your videos

@ArmandoMartinez 5 лет назад

Taking apart a car actually looks like a lot of fun.

@alrestauro 5 лет назад

I love the way you attack a project! I can't wait for the next video in what your gonna do! Awesome work, Sarah!

@barrylinkiewich9688 5 лет назад

Such a detailer.... "I'm tearing all this crap out, but first let me clean it"

@rennkafer13 5 лет назад

The next thing you'll want to do is decide what sanctioning body you're going to be rallying with, get their rulebook, and do nothing else until you've read it carefully. Different organizations have differing rules on things like seats, as an example, or what stock interior pieces you may have to retain, or how (or if) they'll let you fill the sunroof. It will save you a LOT of grief and wasted money in the long term. Take it from a long time racer who also worked in a high-end race shop for a decade... the rulebook determines what you can do and in many cases, what you can't do.

@wyattoneable 5 лет назад

I've said this before but your editing is fantastic. I know that takes a lot of extra time but between that, your choice of music and the other visuals your videos are a joy to watch.

@stevesautomotivedetailing8308 5 лет назад

Yeah the scoop idea would be cool, connected as a cold air intake. Looks like fun!

@imachrajeev 5 лет назад

WoW!!! This project is moving fast forward... Awaiting see you rallying

@jimsparks696 5 лет назад

I really like where this build is going. FYI...An old square milk crate works well as a temporary seat to move the car around. Keep up the good work.

@mikeshandiservice4246 5 лет назад

Don't worry your video's are never boring, you're informative and funny so keep them coming.

@athtsak1 5 лет назад

Once upon a time I had an MK1 VW Jetta 1981 when I deleted the sunroof, I cut to fit a piece of plexiglass in the opening and used a generic weatherstrip molding to secure it. Then I painted it to match the car. Later I even replaced the 1/4 and backglass with plexi as well.

@russellpetrie119 5 лет назад

I am super pumped about this project because I would love to do this too I live in the uk and im surprised more people don't do this due to the pot holes and rough roads and the amount of traffic your car would still look super cool no matter what you throw at it

@LonH77 5 лет назад

I suggest getting a rule book, from the sanctioning body you plan to race with. Also, go to the rally's you want to run in, and meet everyone, look at all the cars, and take notes. Best thing also is if they allow it, volunteer to help with the races. For the sunroof, a piece of sheetmetal that fits the opening and use tabs and rivnuts. Good luck, look forward to seeing this car sliding around in the woods or desert.

@DiegoBello 5 лет назад

It's so much fun just to watch this! I'm looking forward to the next video.

@wyo906 5 лет назад

I raced a 1966 911s that had a sun roof. What we did was cut an aluminum pannel that was over sized and pop riveted it in. We used the same aluminum to make door skins also. Good luck with the project.

@18_rabbit 5 лет назад

Thank u very much for enduring the stress of doing all this alone-- truth is that seeing u working on cars has gotten my car work and fixing desires and confidence back. You're a very talented mechanic actually.

@damish141 5 лет назад

Gotta love demolition day. Lots of fun.

@53rdcards 5 лет назад

Time saving tip, when you find a need for a tool, call around to the places that have such in your area, not only will you shorten your search time, they will hold it at the register for you

@neathway382 5 лет назад

Selling off the stock interior is smart. Recoups a large portion of the cost of the car, plus you won't need to find a place to store the parts. Love your car reviews. Car reviews done by someone who is a car enthusiast are always far better than reviews done by advertisers. Yours are great. Looking forward to the next one.

@anderl001 5 лет назад

Great new project !!!

@adamc668 5 лет назад

For your sun roof delete find a car without a sun roof and chop the roof oversized for the hole so you have the right contours and fix in place with sealer and rivets then add a functional roof scoop so you will have positive pressure to keep dust out. Check your door and boot seals to stop dust. Also hopefully you kept the fixings for seats and seat belts you may need them later. If you want to remove the torx without the correct bit try a flat driver or if you had a welder just weld a nut and drive it off or maybe you can even try strong glue or cut a flat slot with an angle grinder then use a flat driver. If you are installing a cage with door bars you will need to ditch the door cards for something flat. Also once you install the cage always drive with helmet on as you don't want to crack your melon on the cage in a crash. Lights stuck on full beam a sure sign this is a night rally car. Looking forward to the build 👍🏻 Have a look at this rally project: ru-vid.com/group/PLQ750IVvcIXONLtVkt3tZidWzjfq6DnAr

@heithwatkins 5 лет назад

Great job.

@mm7686 5 лет назад

You are doing a great job with your content. Your style is unique and very relatable to the average car owner/buyer. Keep grinding and making informative/entertaining videos

@RCHyperRacing 5 лет назад

I love your car reviews! I can’t wait to see how you build this car up. Keep up the great work.

@TishaHayes 5 лет назад

A louvered panel for the roof for ventilation. attach it with aircraft quarter-turn fasteners so you can remove the louvered panel. Make a second panel out of plexiglass with quarter-turn fasteners to keep the rain out and to act as a manual sunroof. You can get those quarter-turn fasteners out of the junk pile from the air force where you worked (you should be very familiar with those). If you are going to rally I assume that you will not have air-conditioning, but you will want some sort of air-flow through the car, the louvered panel will let the heat out and the pitch of the louvers will act as a way to draft the air out of the car.

@carlpaladino427 5 лет назад

Your car reviews are great. Just as good as the build content. Keep it up.

@jammymark 5 лет назад

I've seen people take the sunroof out and use it as a mould for a carbon insert panel. Just coat with release agent, lay carbon mat over it, cover with resin and then pop it off and bond it in place. You could even get creative and make it include your roof scoop. Carbon sheet repair kits are pretty cheap now as well! 👍

@Zadnak1 5 лет назад

As someone who has had a lot of different race seats in their car trying to find the right one, my advice is take your time, go to a race shop, and sit in every seat until you find the right one. Then sit in it for another 20 minutes to ensure it really is comfortable. You want snug, but not tight. Since it's going to be a race car, don't bother with any seat that doesn't have head containment. Race car is all about safety first. Absolutely do not buy anything not FIA rated. Because my car is a street car first and a track car second, and I want to occasionally drive the car to work, I settled on Sparco Ergo seats. The Ergo is the only seat with removable head containment. Last but not least, race seats are expensive. They are easily the most expensive thing I've had to buy for my car.

@RetemVictor 5 лет назад

Rivet in a panel and seal it with seam sealer! Also you can make door cards out of plastic, I'd check for what thickness and type is best suited for the heat out there. For the sound deadning try and air needle descaler.

@Rkw7225 5 лет назад

If anyone from Speed Network hasn’t contacted you yet for a TV show about your build and reviews, they are really missing out. “Rally My Ride with Sarah” would be a big hit. Now that you’ve put Mr Codsworth on a interior weight loss program, now he needs a little weight redistribution (battery, fuel cell, etc.). And a panel for the sunroof that can be knocked out in a pinch for an emergency exit. Also for any of you that have not seen her reviews, I strongly recommended that you check them out. Very well thought out, very well executed and edited, and done in a way that us ordinary average drivers can relate to. It’s one of only 2 channels I watch for auto reviews (real car reviews is the other). If Speed Network picked up her reviews, they would have an instant hit show.

@isk8ip0kesm0t 5 лет назад

Congrats on the new bits 😎

@thetoneknob4493 4 года назад

i love your car reviews! you work so hard but you love what you do and that comes threw very strong! absolutely adore your content!

@HJ-sn5gt 4 года назад

Love the fast forward. Great video thanks

@yv6eda 5 лет назад

What a funny project Sarah! Thanks.

@bernechad 5 лет назад

For larger Torx bits, I've used flatheads before. My old Saab had a T30 that I couldn't find, so found a bigass flat head that fit 2 of the splines and was able to get it out.

@r93364 5 лет назад

Love your Videos, you and little Sarah make a great team, great and informative content don't change a thing i think you guys are amazing.....nice to see some one genuine .

@moof2 5 лет назад

yayyyyyy taking apart stuff is fun !

@eb1941 5 лет назад

Great start. Looks to be a fun project. Love the car reviews.

@arjaitheoriginal 5 лет назад

+1 on the Carbon Fiber insert. I would make it removable, as well, for a possible escape hatch. Wiring...I would do a custom wire loom for the essentials (fuel pump, lights, battery cables). Also, I would place the battery in the back, with an external cutoff switch. Get rid of anything running along the roof line and put it on the floor running under the center console to the rear. The cage will be blocking up all those roof line wires, and you will need access to them. The wiring harness, for the front, can be left stock or, re wire it all using the stock as a guide for anything computer related. That way you have a dedicated harness for lights and a separate one for computer/ dash. It's a bit of work but, in the long run, will save a bunch of time chasing wires and frayed crap in the stock, aged, harness.

@rodmackinnon8497 5 лет назад

Wow that's a big project . . . good luck, should be interesting. Cheers.

@jshrawder49 5 лет назад

I also love your Car Reviews. Most unique reviews ever!!! BTW that’s a good thing!! :)

@680ecks 5 лет назад

I like the reviews and you get all dolled up ,nice. And the tech part is cool in the garage with the spec's. Real top gear the best car show ever , grand tour.

@charlesschneider7079 5 лет назад

FYI a Dremel can be used to cut a slot in the head and a screwdriver can then be used to remove a stubborn screw or bolt.

@jamesemcclure 5 лет назад

Wow! You filleted Sir Codsworth so fast, there's not a bone left on him. You're racing to get rallying. 😊 Sunroof delete. Perhaps make the cage with a metal sheet? This way you can ensure that it's larger than the existing hole for the sunroof. It then wouldn't matter how well you patched or replaced the existing sunroof. Any repairs to the outside would then be cosmetic and not depended on for safety.

@richr7604 5 лет назад

I think a dust mask and safety glasses are a must for this level of removal ..

@symonpalmer20 5 лет назад

Re the focus roof, the metal is thin and you are quite right, 'patching' has problems, as a rally car project a replacement roof skin is better, especially as you will be fitting a roll cage.

@stevegps 5 лет назад

I think all your videos are entertaining. Even when I have a bad day I can always get a good laugh from watching your videos. Thank you.

@victorpuiatti 5 лет назад

All I can say is whatever you decide to do I will definitely be watching!😁

@strongplanted 5 лет назад

I like watching both of your builds and reviews!

@graemelliott3942 5 лет назад

A thin aluminum panel pop riveted in place for the sun roof and door panels. If you're wrapping the roof it's the best way to go and it's not a lot of $$$

@thtwhitesilverado1992 5 лет назад

Beautiful

@mikaylajweighill 5 лет назад

I am so excited to follow this project....brilliant!!!!!

@jasonburdorff5283 5 лет назад

Sarah - for your sunroof delete, your sheet metal can definitely handle MIG welding if you want to close it off with a plate of similar gage. You can also have tube welded in or leave it open with a screen as you’re adding a roll cage if your rally rules allow. Warpage will be negligible.

@trickym5748 5 лет назад

You picked a great car to start with 👍

@Alexander_Ruis 5 лет назад

FINALLY! Been waiting days for this. Not complaining, just excited :)

@Dave-fx5zw 5 лет назад

I don't know if it's been suggested, but for the door panels, look into expanded PVC. You can get sheets that are big enough and it's pretty easy to work with, cuts with a razor, bends/molds with a heatgun, drills easy and a 3mm thick sheet would probably be rigid enough for what you need. Decently lightweight and you can get it in different colors too.

@andrewsgarage796 5 лет назад

Major project girl very cool

@surfdaze 5 лет назад

Dremel a long straight line in the t45 bolt (or any bolt) and use a flathead screwdriver to get them out. I had to do that a million times on stripped out bolts and screws on several old motorcycles I had. :)

@TheMrpunisher77 5 лет назад

You ROCK...and love your car reviews they are awesome

@jeromeburrasca6710 5 лет назад

Just set in a fixed smoked black plastic roof panel to save weight and for easy roll cage access. Use a double channel rubber gasket, like pickup rear glass windows do. ;)

@daveh9415 5 лет назад

Stay focused Sarah, for the doors get some thin aluminium and same for the rear to cover in all the holes.

@whysoserious447 5 лет назад

Yeah that would look sweet White inside it plus you could see the dirt we all know how much Sarah likes to clean.

@HP-mx6jb 5 лет назад

A roof scoop feeding air to a cooler for the Cod.😁

@beengineering4653 5 лет назад

I thought the same thing. Lol Kinda like how stock cars have side air intakes to cool the driver. But she would have to put in a rainwater drain system for the inevitable rain day. Lots of work for just her.

@KarelBeelaertsvanBlokland 5 лет назад

BRAVO Sarah ..at least a project entertainer who cleans out a car before advancing...

@jshrawder49 5 лет назад

Your doing a great job Sarah!!!

@tubemoozful 5 лет назад

U r so dedicated , so good at your craft Another well made video

@popcorn32145 5 лет назад

Yay another video! Keep it up Sarah!

@cumminsredneck 5 лет назад

Cut out a patch panel 1” wider than the sunroof hole for a 1/2” overlay and panel bond with rivets the patch to the roof making sure you work from the middle out when installing the rivets to prevent a wave in the middle. This will also give you something to mount a roof scoop to.

@bernd2244 5 лет назад

Yeah, off to an awesome project start Sarah. Sunroof delete and scoop? How about cutting a seciton out of a Subaru engine hood to patch in? Also, the airbag sensor/ECU is probably under the center console, bolted to the floor between the shifter and the firewall. Most cars have it thereabout. Easy to find because yellow cables/connectors. Unplug it and look if the car still starts and drives. Could be tied into the engine-ECU worst case. Seats, remember that race buckets (and belts) expire, so you want to delay that date as far as possible. Get a seat from a base 5dr Mk1 Focus meanwhile. Can't wait for the next episode... :D

@jeffmanzonehtdforlife832 5 лет назад

Love all your videos. Car review are awesome you do a great job

@barry1527 5 лет назад

Really enjoy the car review videos.

@Spale80 5 лет назад

There's your chance to practice welding when you stitch every seam between front and back suspension. The factory spotwelds won't hold in a rally car. Do not stiffen anything before or after suspension struts so that if you crash, it will absorb some of that energy.

@QuickSpeedShop 5 лет назад

I'd form a panel to bolt into the sunroof hole. You might be able to use the glass as a mold and layup fiberglass or carbon fiber over it, with a release agent, to make a lightweight, but strong panel. You could then glue or screw the panel into the channel around the sunroof hole.

@jffrocks 5 лет назад

I really like your car reviews! Keep doing what you are doing...

@pkane5472 5 лет назад

Great Job Sarah. There ain't nothing you can't do!

@themanontheroad 5 лет назад

Looking forward to this build👍

@ProfessorOzone 5 лет назад

Pull the sunroof. Make a metal plate the same size as the sunroof. Put the gaskets from the original sunroof on the panel and bolt it in place. Seal where required. No welding needed.

@stephenmoxley3004 5 лет назад

Wow...you're getting down and dirty right away! What a great start to this new adventure, that I'm certain all of us will follow you every step of the way on. I also like the name you chose for the car. Make sure to keep us posted on what happens to Teeter Tot, OK? Love your channel.

@russellpetrie119 5 лет назад

i love your car reviews

@ramiavi 5 лет назад

Wow so much work in one video 👍👍👍 And so many "that what she said" moment... ;)

@cityjenkins7500 5 лет назад

Roof scoop for the rear mounted radiator... don’t worry about the metal having waves. Little body filler to level it out and put the Vinyl wrap on!!! If your going to say “Because Race Car” don’t get caught up in making it perfect.... “You can Do It”!!!

@HammerPowered 5 лет назад

Sir Codsworth. I love it...never could come up with something that creative myself lol. As to the car review videos you mentioned - I enjoy them. Most times, they're not a car I would personally choose for myself but it's interesting to hear stuff about other vehicles that I wouldn't consider. Can tell you put a lot of work into them too.

@TheNaturalMatt 5 лет назад

SVT Rep. Hell yeah!

@Mapavia89 5 лет назад

Hey Sarah! It be a good idea too put the bolts back that are on the floor or where there mite be a chance of getting outside air in. You don’t want to get fumes coming in.