Parts Collection Deadline
September 21, 2026
Paint Deadline
October 21, 2026
Reveal Date
November 21, 2026
SHHHHHHHH!!!!! THIS IS A SURPRISE!!!!
For Devon, 2026
[FJ] ZX3FORD
Some of us have been around the Focus since the very beginning. Devon King was one of the first, one of the OGs who helped shape what Focaljet became back in the early 2000s. Twenty-six years later, the cars have changed, the forums have changed, but the people haven't. We've drifted in and out of each other's lives, but we've never really lost touch.
Now Devon needs a kidney. He's been on the transplant list for nine years. The medical bills have been brutal, and the strain has forced him and his wife to sell nearly everything, including all of his enthusiast cars. They're down to one vehicle between them.
This is where we come in. As a group of OGs, we're buying Devon another Focus. We're going to fix it up, make it right, and hand it over to him this November. It's a small thing next to what he's facing, but it's ours to give, and it's ours to do together.
This page is the home for the project. You'll find the details here, the progress, and the ways you can help. We have a long way to go on the money, and every bit of it matters.
This could be any of us. It just happened to be Devon.
Every donation of $10.00 or more gets a free 4DEV26 decal!
Be sure to reach out to James after donating to send your mailing address.
PAINT SHOP
We have several parts that need to be painted to match the car, so need help finding a reputable autobody shop in the Greater Phoenix AZ area. If you know of a shop, let us know! If you want to help find a shop, let us know!
Get Involved
REVEAL LOCATION/SHOP
We are in need of an official location to surprise Devon at in the Tahoe/Reno/Carson City area. We may have a last minute install to do and we’ll need to detail the car the day-of, so if anyone has suggestions or would like to take on the responsibility, please reach out to us today!
The Car
2007 Ford Focus ZX3 | 2.0L Duratec | 5-Speed Manual | ~170k
Existing Modifications
FocusSport stealth exhaust
Apex Springs
New KYB adjustable shocks / struts
ST black / red cloth interior. Minty
SVT center console
Steeda STS
Nice Pioneer Bluetooth Double DIN
Sub and Amp using OEM enclosure
Rostra Cruise Control Kit
New Modifications
To Install/Complete:
SVT Rear Bumper
SVT Mirrors
SAP Front Bumper
Kona Side Molding
Kona or Ford Accessories Roof Rack
Kona Floor Mats
Ford Racing Tuner Wheels
Painted Door Handles
SVT or SAP Spoiler
Glossy B-Pillar Wrap
Retro Graphics
Edge/Mazda 3 Wiper or Delete
Headlight Retrofit
SVT/Massive Rear Disc Brake Conversion
Massive Toe Arms
Massive Camber Arms
Complete:
Custom Kona Blast Mountain Bike
Mods Under Review
2.5L Duratec Engine Swap
Steeda Rear Sway Bar
Recaro Seats
Paintable Hatch Strip
Before (current) Photos
The Bike
2000 Kona Blast - Ford Focus Edition - Project Blasted
The 2000 Ford Focus Kona Edition remains the only Ford vehicle ever sold with a matching bicycle. Devon’s first Focus was one of these rare Kona Editions, so as we bring the Kona trim and accessories to this custom Focus, we’re also including a Kona Blast Ford Focus Edition mountain bike—fully customized to match Dev’s new car.
This particular bike carries its own piece of Focus community history. In 1999–2000, FocusRush.com owner James Stanley was working his first job as a bike builder at Mission Cyclery in San Diego when Ford contracted the shop to assemble and tune every Kona Blast bike destined for Southwest dealerships. This exact bike is one of the originals James built.
Fast-forward to today, and James has completely reimagined it to complement Dev’s Focus. Only four original parts remain: the seat post, seat-post clamp, stem, and handlebars. Everything else has been upgraded, replaced, or modified. It’s not an extreme race machine, but the leap in component quality and performance is substantial.
Meet the Team
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Andrew James Brown
Project Lead
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James Stanley
Marketing & Web
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Jason Hodges
Treasurer
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Chris Becker
Transparency Auditor
Donors
Business Donations
Rear Disc Brake Conversion
Wheel Powder Coating
Wheel Repair
Branding, Web page, Decals
Cash Donations
Jeff Bosse
Chris Becker
Jason Hodges
Alex Frush
Alan Bowers
Joe Regner
Vince Legnaioli
Tracey Bee
Rachel Perez
Rob Luebs
Camden McCoy
Jeffery Wolfe
Tyler Moody
Jonathan Soto
Mike Hatcher
Dustin Ewers
Robert Boatner
Lee Watkins
Brandon Redeker
Grant Heleski
Parts Donations
Jason Hodges
Kona Floor Mats and door moldings, Mazda 3 rear wiper
James Stanley
Customized Ford focus Kona Blast Mountain Bike, Custom Decals
Victor Hale
SAP Front Bumper, SVT Rear Bumper, SVT Mirrors
Sean Smith
SVT Side Skirts
Aaron Safioles
Lower Stress Bar
Nick Orabona
Wheels
Jarrod Lainson
Massive Toe and Camber Arms
Time, Service & Logistics Donations
Andrew Brown
Project Lead / Coordinator
James Stanley
Parts transport and bike builder
Chris Becker
Transparency Auditor
Jason Hodges
Treasurer, Powder coating logistics
FAQ
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All funds are being sent to the paypal account of long-time and trusted focus community member, Jason Hodges. Chris Becker will be an independent auditor to make sure all funds are accounted for. Funds will be used for parts not donated that are needed for this project, shipping of donated parts when needed, paint of the new cosmetic parts, and transportation costs.
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No. This is a private fundraiser among friends.
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Any extra funds will be given directly to Devon to pay for tax, registration, and to help offset his medical bills.