gentil79 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Hi All, I recently bought a 2010 Focus 1.6 ZETEC and I am doing several jobs in it not only to keep it mechanically in shape, but also take care of a few issues related to the lack of history. All work is being recorded and videos being posted on Youtube. This is the first video of this car and there are a few others already published. Many more to come in the next few weeks. Cheers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl123 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Unbelievable, I have the same 2010 car as you and only after watching your video did I discover you can pull the driver's armrest out Only had the car for four years. Next second-hand car I buy had better come with a manual Looking forward to seeing more of your videos to see what else my car has hidden away 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScaniaPBman Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 That's two of us. I have just been out to check and blow me,my arm rest pulls out as well. ScaniaPBman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 On 9/29/2020 at 12:44 PM, Carl123 said: Unbelievable, I have the same 2010 car as you and only after watching your video did I discover you can pull the driver's armrest out Only had the car for four years. Next second-hand car I buy had better come with a manual Looking forward to seeing more of your videos to see what else my car has hidden away You've probably got a cooled glovebox if it's a Titanium...ideal for drink driving! And possibly voice control on the audio stalk? 'Oi radio - turn the volume up'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentil79 Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 On 9/29/2020 at 12:44 PM, Carl123 said: Unbelievable, I have the same 2010 car as you and only after watching your video did I discover you can pull the driver's armrest out Only had the car for four years. Next second-hand car I buy had better come with a manual Looking forward to seeing more of your videos to see what else my car has hidden away Cheers, more to come in the next few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentil79 Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 Hi Guys, I've uploaded a few more videos on Youtube. check the playlist on my channel: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentil79 Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 Major service has now been completed and the first part I said now on YouTube: Part 2 will be uploaded this weekend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentil79 Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 Hi all, service Part 2 is now up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botus Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 good purchase I own what is commonly regarded as the best car in the world... when new it cost 110k (not by me, has 60 k miles on it and is still visually like new), it is the biggest pile of ***** I ever owned, it has the most uncomfortable seats known to man, heated, vented, massaging, multi contour, active rubbish that gives me shoulder cramps and back ache for a week after a long trip. Its ride and handling is a sick joke, its just appalling. And even more alarmingly, it is the most unreliable costly wreck I ever worked on. I also have a Mk 2 focus worth about 1k, its done 3 times the mileage of the Merc, it is an utter pleasure to drive, very reliable, the ride and handling is fantastic, its comfort infinitely better, with incredible seats for what it is. Its even designed with more thought, by obviously better engineers. Simple stuff like waiting for the water to land on the screen before scratching it. Its way nicer to sit in and drive than the other wreck, and if I were the judge "more than 100 times better than the best car in the world". Two thing are wrong with the focus... I have to change gear.... and the retarded high beam switch is offensive. It takes more effort and longer (meaning you dazzle others) to flash the lights to dip, than to flick away (like normal cars) - why did they get that so VERY wrong? It is literally the one bit that would stop me buying another 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentil79 Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 Hi everyone and happy new year! It's been a while since I posted something here, so here are some more new videos of more bits of work done in my car: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentil79 Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 On 10/18/2020 at 10:22 AM, Botus said: good purchase I own what is commonly regarded as the best car in the world... when new it cost 110k (not by me, has 60 k miles on it and is still visually like new), it is the biggest pile of ***** I ever owned, it has the most uncomfortable seats known to man, heated, vented, massaging, multi contour, active rubbish that gives me shoulder cramps and back ache for a week after a long trip. Its ride and handling is a sick joke, its just appalling. And even more alarmingly, it is the most unreliable costly wreck I ever worked on. I also have a Mk 2 focus worth about 1k, its done 3 times the mileage of the Merc, it is an utter pleasure to drive, very reliable, the ride and handling is fantastic, its comfort infinitely better, with incredible seats for what it is. Its even designed with more thought, by obviously better engineers. Simple stuff like waiting for the water to land on the screen before scratching it. Its way nicer to sit in and drive than the other wreck, and if I were the judge "more than 100 times better than the best car in the world". Two thing are wrong with the focus... I have to change gear.... and the retarded high beam switch is offensive. It takes more effort and longer (meaning you dazzle others) to flash the lights to dip, than to flick away (like normal cars) - why did they get that so VERY wrong? It is literally the one bit that would stop me buying another I know the feeling, as I've been there a couple of times many years ago. I like the focus and its easy to work on and parts are cheap, i just wish it was a bit quieter on the motorway an even when replaced the tyres, the road noise is still a bit high. My wife's mk3 is way more quiet on similar tyres. Apart from that, I'm happy with it, despite the 1.6 being a bit gutless, but I've had worse, so I'm fine with it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHead1979 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 15 minutes ago, gentil79 said: Hi everyone and happy new year! It's been a while since I posted something here, so here are some more new videos of more bits of work done in my car: https://youtu.be/05jHTBAHwsQ https://youtu.be/fFGC55m_vEo Nice vids mate (liked and subscribed), that Halfords jack looks very good for the price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentil79 Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 Hi all, Another video upload where I replace my missus MK3 side mirror. A simple job really. Another video is coming in just over a week where I’ll be upgrading the mk2 windscreen washer jets to the MK3 ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentil79 Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 Hi all, just replaced the windscreen washer jets on my car with MK3 ones and I'm quite happy with the result. Definitely an improvement over the standard ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentil79 Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 Hello everyone! Last weekend I upgraded the interior lights using LED bulbs, footwell lights and additional boot light: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentil79 Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 Hi all. it’s been a while since I posted something, but weather has been rubbish and jobs had to wait. More videos coming very soon! Ford Focus 5000 mile report https://youtu.be/ZKquy6RKS3c 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentil79 Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 Focus MK2 Front Brake discs and pads replacement 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentil79 Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 My car is now cool again after this low cost repair, saving quite a bit compared to what a garage wanted to charge me. Focus MK2 aircon pipe replacement https://youtu.be/m6I9TmDa5LQ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentil79 Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 A job before the MOT… replacing the rear stabilizer links: Focus MK2 Rear Stabilizer link replacement - also suitable for Volvo S40 MK2, C30 and V50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentil79 Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 Focus MK2 front lower wishbone replacement 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentil79 Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 Another straightforward job! Focus MK2 facelift & MK3 wing mirror indicator / bulb replacement 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentil79 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 An essential job that is often overlooked: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 9/28/2021 at 7:44 PM, gentil79 said: Focus MK2 facelift & MK3 wing mirror indicator / bulb replacement I wonder why people still call them wing mirrors when they're bolted to the doors? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainies Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 I have had a Focus for 10 years a 2011, but the same as yours, and in all that time I never knew the armrest moved! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevejwalford Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 On 9/28/2021 at 7:44 PM, gentil79 said: Another straightforward job! Focus MK2 facelift & MK3 wing mirror indicator / bulb replacement Have you not thought about getting a set of these? https://amzn.to/3kVBGzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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