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Zachary Hancock: 2014 Ford Focus ST

Zachary Hancock has loved cars as a kid. As with most kids his age, it really shot off when the Fast and the Furious movies and Need for Speed Underground video games came out. "By the time I was old enough to drive," mentions Hancock, "my grandfather taught me to drive and do basic maintenance on cars."

Hancock (really) started looking into doing more work on cars and learning how cars worked (inside and out) while he was in college in 2012. He made small modifications to his Toyota Solara and tried to make it something cool to have. "I started going to the local car meets," he states. "I didn't really know anyone, and definitely didn't have what people would think of as a 'cool car'." He met a few people here and there but never really made too many connections.

A few years later, it was time to grow up and purchase his first car on his own, "I got a 2014 Focus ST." Hancock had gained experience working in a couple automotive shops, and had helped a few friends with working on and modifying their cars. "It was time to start something for myself." It began with a couple mods here and there, and then it snowballed. "It's something that I love doing," mentions Hancock. "I love to see a personality in a car, and bring it out (with a twist of my own personality here and there)."

Aside from the tune and the exhaust welding, Hancock has done most of the work himself and with some help from friends.

"I haven't really built anything before this car, but I know it's something I'm going to be doing for the rest of my life."

Owner: Zachary Hancock
Location: Smyrna, GA
Vehicle: 2014 Ford Focus ST
Horsepower: 294
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SOCIAL
Facebook: /zac.hancock.9
Instagram: @zesty.st

Photography by Brian Martin, Zachary Hancock.

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ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

  • Torque Solutions Rear Motor Mount
  • Turbosmart 50/50 Blow Off Valve
  • K&N Drop-In Air Filter
  • Velossa Tech Big Mouth
  • Levels Performance Intercooler
  • Damond Motorsports Stage 1 Oil Catch Can
  • Cobb Sound Symposer Delete
  • Denso Iridium ITV22 Spark Plugs

EXHAUST

  • CNT Racing Catless Downpipe with Vibrant Performance defouler
  • Custom 2.5" cat-back exhaust with 18" Magnaflow Resonator

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PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

  • Cobb Accessport V3 with custom tunes from JST Performance and Stratified Automotive Controls

DRIVETRAIN

  • Steeda Short Shifter Arm
  • Steeda Short Shifter Plate

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WHEELS & TIRES

  • Radi8 R8S5 Wheels - 18"x8.5" et +35
  • Toyo Proxes HPii Tires - 225/40/18

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

  • BC Racing "Extreme Low" Coilovers
  • Steeda Rear Sway Bar

EXTERIOR

  • DIY Shaved Grille
  • DIY Wing Risers
  • Fifteen52 Cup Spoilers
  • Vega Modified 3-piece Front Splitter
  • Maxton Design Rear Valence RS-style

LIGHTING

  • LED Headlights
  • LED Fog Lights
  • Philips LED dome Lights
  • LEDGlow Interior Footwell Lights

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INTERIOR

  • In.Focus Shift Boot
  • Billetworkz Shift Knob
  • A-Pillar Mount for Cobb Accessport

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA

  • JL Audio 10-TW3
  • JL Audio RD500/1
  • Custom sub-floor sealed enclosure by SDK Enclosures

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FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"I'd say the Radi8 wheels are my favorite right now. They just made the car look so different from before and really stepped things up a bit for me."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

  • 326power 18k/20k Springs
  • Rebel Devil Android Radio
  • Thinking about carbon fiber pieces here and there

SHOPS & MECHANICS

  • G&S Muffler
  • JST Performance
  • Stratified Automotive Controls
  • Nalley Collision Center

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

  • Clean Culture ATL Stadium Showcase 2018
  • Helen Import Day 2018
  • Summit Racing All Ford Show (Won Top 20 Non-Mustang)

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