Pitmonster

Etis says my Focus is a C-Max, so it does sometimes contain errors

To clarify : when my mate got pulled and fined, it was perfect visibility.
While I appreciate that the "100 meters" visibility is a fine line that can be debated when it's foggy or misty or whatever, this did not apply in his case because there was no fog or mist at all - it was perfectly clear and there was no justification to use them.

Finally got the job done, at a local independent garage (he's the cousin of my best mate).

I agreed to change the whole front lower wishbones, because although the part is more expensive it makes the labour cheaper, and ultimately is a more thorough job. Each wishbone was £44 each.

He also did the rear bushes without removing the subframe. No idea how, but the whole job front and rear only took 3 hrs.

The total price including parts, labour and VAT was £232 which around 1/3 the price Ford wanted. There may be a bit of "mates rates" in that, but I am a happy bunny indeed.

The car feels so much better now, and the constant jitter over small bumps has gone completely. I was also getting a squeak from the front-left over bumps, and that's gone too. The whole ride and steering have been improved massively.

Tomorrow I'm taking the car for 4-wheel laser alignment, so everything should be sorted.

Using fog lights in the daytime - or when it's not foggy - will *ahem* change the way other drivers percieve you... in a bad way, if you know what I mean ;-) *

Also, fogs dazzle oncoming drivers, because they are designed for low-visibility conditions and are higher intensity than normal lights.

Modifying your fog lights can also be an MOT failure.

Finally - and most importantly - it will also get you a fixed penalty notice, which means 3 points and a £60 fine.
Happened to a mate of mine a couple of years ago.

So please don't use your front fogs like this, or modify them in any way. If you want DRLs then buy & fit some proper ones. The £60 fine you avoid will easily pay for a good set.

Sorry if I sound like an ar5e, but its something I feel strongly about.



* if you didn't get the subtle hint, it means that other drivers will call you very bad names, no matter how good you think it looks.

 
 
Hi,
 
I do get a wobble when braking also, but I have been told my discs are warped and this is what's causing it??
I have ordered new discs and pads and will fit them soon.
 

Can you describe where the lower arm bushes are?  I'm more of a computer tech than a car tech.
 
 
 
Please let me know if any of the work completed on your car fixes the wobble Pitmaster.
 
 
Thanks.

I had new discs & pads fitted at the front and rear not that long ago, so I can be pretty confident my vibration isn't caused by warped discs.

While this vibration under braking is a symptom of warped discs, its not guaranteed that it's the cause, and because you have a vibration at speed also its worth getting someone to check the bushes - especially before you pay out for new discs which may not actually be necessary.