Philf1 Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 At the end of the day if someone wants to take the car they will whatever you do they could just lift it onto a wagon and drive off but I’ve done as much as I can so hopefully they’ll leave me alone and go for someone else selfish I know but... www.tomholroydphotography.co.uk Sent from my iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vroomas Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Any plans to go visit Litchfield in the future? I’ve read good things about their RS packs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philf1 Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 Not going to do any performance upgrades at the moment until the blown engine faults are rectified www.tomholroydphotography.co.ukSent from my iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philf1 Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 Do have a visual mod coming soon that will change the way the car looks I hope for the better www.tomholroydphotography.co.ukSent from my iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vroomas Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Looking forward to it! I’m living vicariously through this thread...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan P Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 On 10/01/2018 at 11:00 PM, Philf1 said: So I’ve got the Autowatch Ghost fitted and I’m very impressed what a great piece of kit it is. Added bonus on the RS is that I now have auto door locking enabled Many thanks to Safe and Sound in Leeds excellent work https://www.sasmobile.co.uk/view-product/Autowatch-Ghost-Immobiliser www.tomholroydphotography.co.uk Sent from my iPhone I'm giving serious consideration to getting one of these - had someone break in after my keys recently (thankfully the burglar alarm scared them off so they just nicked my wind deflectors and fled) - so would like the additional layer of security. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vroomas Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Saw a copy of a letter today from Ford in the US, they’re recalling RS’ for the head gasket issue - hopefully UK isn’t far behind!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frembrit Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Just got this link in an email from Auto Express http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ford/focus/102413/ford-focus-rs-owners-offered-free-repair-for-white-smoke-issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philf1 Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 I'm giving serious consideration to getting one of these - had someone break in after my keys recently (thankfully the burglar alarm scared them off so they just nicked my wind deflectors and fled) - so would like the additional layer of security. That’s exactly what prompted me I’d been thinking about it since I got the car but kept putting it off. If you do don’t use the bluetooth app as they can read the rf just like with keys. Get yourself a Faraday bag for keys make sure you keep them upstairs at night and think about cctv as well. Finally get some ultion locks for your doors check the video in this linkhttps://www.ultion-lock.co.uk/www.tomholroydphotography.co.ukSent from my iPhone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philf1 Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 Saw a copy of a letter today from Ford in the US, they’re recalling RS’ for the head gasket issue - hopefully UK isn’t far behind!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Letters being sent next Monday allegedly for all RS built before July 2017 which will include mine www.tomholroydphotography.co.ukSent from my iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman600 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 There's a lot of news about the recall of the RS. warped cylinder heads due to excessive heat build up and quick cooling being too much for the alloy used in the cylinder block and head. The Mustang doesn't suffer this because it uses a different alloy.It's a shame so many fabulous cars have to go back on a recall. Just as well there won't be any charges to the customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal. Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 The Mustang doesn't do it because it has a different head gasket that's designed to work differently with a different head. The RS gasket and head cooling system is completely different. (When fitted correctly together) The 5 hour porosity test as part of the Field service Action will determine if the alloy composition is out of tolerance and if it needs replacing. The FSA is now live on ETIS so expect to be notified in due course. Personally I'm going to wait a while until the Tech's at my Dealers have done a few before doing mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil21185 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 On 23/01/2018 at 7:21 PM, Philf1 said: That’s exactly what prompted me I’d been thinking about it since I got the car but kept putting it off. If you do don’t use the Bluetooth app as they can read the rf just like with keys. Get yourself a faraday bag for keys make sure you keep them upstairs at night and think about cctv as well. Finally get some ultion locks for your doors check the video in this link https://www.ultion-lock.co.uk/ www.tomholroydphotography.co.uk Sent from my iPhone I hate to widdle on your strawberries but I used to be a locksmith and ultion locks (side pin or whatever) are not as difficult to pick it bump as thought. But as I always used to tell people, security is more about deterrent than actual effectiveness. If it LOOKS hard to get in, they won't bother. On the other hand, if someone is desperate to break in, they will find a way. Best 'locks' are probably sash jammers to be honest but even then they are only as strong as the screws you fix em on with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philf1 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 I hate to widdle on your strawberries but I used to be a locksmith and ultion locks (side pin or whatever) are not as difficult to pick it bump as thought. But as I always used to tell people, security is more about deterrent than actual effectiveness. If it LOOKS hard to get in, they won't bother. On the other hand, if someone is desperate to break in, they will find a way. Best 'locks' are probably sash jammers to be honest but even then they are only as strong as the screws you fix em on with... Ultion offer £1000 if anyone breaks in via the lock barrel. I have sash locks as well and a new alarm and cctv so as you say deterrent is there so hopefully he scum will go somewhere else https://www.tomholroydphotography.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philf1 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 The Mustang doesn't do it because it has a different head gasket that's designed to work differently with a different head. The RS gasket and head cooling system is completely different. (When fitted correctly together) The 5 hour porosity test as part of the Field Service Action will determine if the alloy composition is out of tolerance and if it needs replacing. The FSA is now live on ETIS so expect to be notified in due course. Personally I'm going to wait a while until the Tech's at my Dealers have done a few before doing mine! The issue appears to be that mustang head gasket have been incorrectly fitted to the RS lots of chatter about it on RS forums. I’ve got my recall via FordPass today https://www.tomholroydphotography.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainydays Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Hmm, I have yet to receive anything. Mine is a March 17 build. Spoke to soon! Dealer called me and I have my fix 8th -9th of February 2018. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman600 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Has anyone seen the article of a guy in I think Spain who has done near 80k miles in his car running it as a taxi? The car is an 18 month old Focus RS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philf1 Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 Norway actually but serious respect to that guy https://www.topgear.com/car-news/hot-hatch/look-ford-focus-rs-taxihttps://www.tomholroydphotography.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAIDER32 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Looks like a dream job where he lives. Don't forget the Subtitles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman600 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Norway Spain almost the same lol. Yup I sit corrected. I blame my naff memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zain611 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 2 hours ago, RAIDER32 said: Looks like a dream job where he lives. Don't forget the Subtitles I'd probably have anxiety if I made my fiesta zetec s a taxi. Getting any ol person in the car would worry me plus they probably won't even take care. Hitting their shoes on the door sill, wearing away and creasing the leather seat. I still worry when I have the family in the car. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philf1 Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 Bonnet vents fitted. https://www.tomholroydphotography.co.uk/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zain611 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 I like how it still makes the car look factory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4zz Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 loving the bonnet vents fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket_111 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Phil, Do you have a full side view picture of your car I could see please. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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