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Stoneys word is good enough for me, he has been with the force for long enough to know whats what. Why are we even still discussing this lol, the car is a write off now!

I'm in a new to me truck today. A 63 plate DAF and what a ruddy excellent option it's got. Four sensors down the nearside and when I indicate left a loud voice states Warning. Vehicle Turning Left. I think all trucks should have that option. I've seen many a startled pedestrian in my mirrors. I like it.

Started new job and a very nice office but man the country road to work is nerve ranking especially coming home. People using full beams Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

Shh!!! No - seriously - my glasses were broken in the crash, and I only had one pair of non-tinted lenses.

I do like having the offer of attending an open day tomorrow to discuss a potential new job... Couldn't really come at a worse time after the accident, but if I can get dressed and put up a "everything is OK" front for a few hours, I could secure myself a new job which could earn me more money and get me out of the current job which I hate. I also like ordering two new pairs of glasses online for less than I would pay for one at a high street opticians.

Nobody is ever completely happy these days! That is the right of the great British public, to complain. Nothing said at the beginning of this thread sounds that bad to me. Have a look at the Discovery Sport Forum if you want to see expert complaining. Jim

Ha, yes that would be good! It isn't even worth going through insurance to be honest, I'll see if a local scrap yard can collect it and perhaps give me £50 or something, like they did with the Fiesta (not the old Ghia, but the newer silver model that I planned on fixing up but never did). I could probably get £300 from the insurance, but then would have to pay £500+ more next year for having a claim, just not worth it.

What's happening to the car now? I hope they're recovering it and leaving it outside your neighbours for the insurance assessor....

wtf!!! that was a lucky escape, when you said about parking the merc up off road due to mot running out, i wasnt expecting that. i would cancel the mot booking though. glad to here your ok.

If you connect the yellow and red cable from the headunit into the the larger connector as in the diagram in the top right of your third picture it will work I dependant if the ignition switch but, you will have to remember to turn the headunit off or you will have a flat battery.

I might as well start an introduction and brief history of the cars I've owned. Over the short period I've been driving I've owned may Ford's. Most have been Fiesta's with the odd Vauxhall thrown in. In 2010 i owned my favourite car, a Profomance Blue Focus ST3. Anyone that's ever owned a 5 pot Volvo powered Ford will know they make an awesome noise. After saying goodbye to the fuel hungry Focus I went back to the Fiesta and the new 1.0 Ecoboost 125ps version. In fact I had 2 in 4 years. You all know what I did to the little fiesta mods wise and had loads of fun doing it. I planned on keeping my Titanium X for a while but as usual Ford release something I like and I get distracted. This new distraction was the sudden announcement of a 5 door Fiesta ST in the UK. To me this was the one car I always wanted as a 5 door option and I'd been waiting 10 years for it to happen. With this news I rushed down to my nearest dealer with a wad full of cash. Fast forward 8 weeks and the new ST is nearly here and only 2 weeks to go. On order is one of the first firsta 5 door ST3's in the UK. I went for Spirit Blue out of the 5 colour options available. I've already started collecting part, some from my Titanium and some from Facebook / Internet. While I'm waiting for the car to arrive I might as well list the things I have planned for when it arrives. So here goes.... First thing strangely will be the wheel center caps. Ford decided that this year everyone will get black center caps. I'm getting spirit blue so want blue. https://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford_fiesta_alloy_wheel_centre_caps_set_of_4_2008-2012_f_KIT1429118_c_478.htm Next on the list is mist / fan washer jets. I personally love them so decided to get some new ones. there only £4 so why not. Mist Jets http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford_focus_non_heated_windscreen_washer_jet_f_1708796_c_923.htm I have an ST space saver wheel but not the correct retaining bolt or foam padding so there also to be added to the ST. it will come with the inflator but don't plan on using that. Wheel Parts http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford_fiesta_spare_wheel_fixing_screw_130mm_f_1766944.htm http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford_fiesta_space_saver_spare_wheel_spacer_from_2012_onwards__f_1778266.htm Bulbs are next. Osram NightBreaker lazer H7s and Nightbreaker H1s all ready to be fitted. H1s http://www.powerbulbs.com/product/osram-night-breaker-unlimited-h1 H7s http://www.powerbulbs.com/product/osram-night-breaker-laser-h7-twin 5 door sill plates from EBay next. personally think these should have been provided considering its an ST 3. http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/291861292898?_mwBanner=1 I still kept my Mountune airbox from the Titanium and will be sticking it in the ST too. to compliment that I've purchased a Mountune induction hose from our friends on Facebook. Also purchased were 2 hose clips. Airbox. https://www.mountunestore.com/collections/mk7-fiesta-st/products/fiesta-b299st-mtune-215-power-upgrade-kit Hose https://www.mountunestore.com/collections/mk7-fiesta-st/products/fiesta-b299st-high-flow-induction-hose?variant=780300821 Hose Clips http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/140763609769?_mwBanner=1 Obviously a map is planned and the MP215 kit is gunna be my choice. because of my many purchases from mountune I've been offered a very reduced rate. https://www.mountunestore.com/collections/mk7-fiesta-st/products/fiesta-b299st-mtune-215-power-upgrade-kit Possible gunna add the Mountune Gator again. https://www.mountunestore.com/collections/mk7-fiesta-st/products/fiesta-b299st-leather-gaiter Last on the initial list is a foot rest. I've seen loads and can't decide on a style yet. personally I might change the pedals to the older ones (spots) and get a plate to match. any ideas would be welcome. Well that's it for now so keep coming back for updates. I'll put up some links to the mods so far and add piccies. Thanks for reading

I will change my bulbs soon and get 6000k side lights, dipped and main beams maybe then if anyone tries it with me will do it back to them. Cos I see it's mostly white lights. Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

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No wonder the banks are in so much of a mess

In that case I would write a letter and sign it in his name. It is ridiculous, but possiby the only way to stop the packs.

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As above plus K&N E-9289 filter will give you the best of both worlds. It has a removable bung on the side to give you some induction noise and blow off hiss (like a mini dumpvalve) without the much debated heatsoak issues with open cone filters (I am still waiting to see actual proof on that one!). I have the K&N on my 182 and the difference was instantly noticeable, the car feels like its being strangled if you drop a standard filter back in. Its the filter out of the 57s-4000 kit. The only difference is youre not paying an extra hundred odd quid for a lid with a K&N logo. Then there is this option available now too! http://www.autospecialists.co.uk/Focus-ST250-RS-Style-Induction-Kit-Product-2640.html Lots more goodies here - http://www.autospecialists.co.uk/Focus-Mk3-ST250--Zetec-S-2012-PRESENT-Category-93.html

Interesting, come on now, was it really black ice or the need for new glasses?

Exactly. If it is in the Road Traffic Act, then it is good enough for me regardless of what an individual's opinion may be. As you say, it is a redundant discussion now anyway.

That will work but there is a software update to fix it from happening again. Stand your ground and have them fix it with a software update.

WE are restricted to Ford, Vauxhall and Renault which does not give much choice for an AWD 4X4 I would not have spent £33k on an Edge if it was my money so I am stuck. One good point though I am averaging 42-45mpg which is all I could get from the Kuga on a good day

Just read through this - very inspiring and a great looking example! As for the consideration for an estate, I would! Not being biased or anything...

Just noticed both front door window seals on my mk2.5 r showing signs of mould and the rubber is starting to break up. I believe the correct name is the exterior cantrails? Could be wrong though. Anyway anyone got any idea how I can remove the mould without resorting to replacing the entire rubber seal but if I have too how much of a job is it to swap them out?

I do like the fact that finally I will be going out in a big boys truck tonight, with another driver for a week or so before being let loose on my own back on the road. It will be so nice after being stuck in the yard for over a year and a half shunting. Most likely a Volvo FH, will find out where I am going tonight. I have been itching to get behind the wheel since passing my test back in July. Finally had my driving assessment done last week so now i'm all good to go.

Subject to finding someone to sit Brandy, that also she's happy to go with, I want to go this time. I couldn't find anyone that was practical this year, and had to miss out.

I've just returned from taking the Mk1 Focus for it's MOT, which it passed (again) with no advisories (again). This brings my unblemished record of continually getting MOT passes to 40 Spread amongst 2 Foci, a Peugeot, 406, 2 BMW 7 series, several Volvos and an Astra. It goes to show if maintain and service your cars properly, the MOT is a annual formality, like Xmas and birthdays, I also like finding a massive box from Makita in the hall as I entered. I assume the courier put it there, as my elderly Mum struggles with a 4pt carton of milk, I can't see moving a 30Kg box from the doorstep into the hall It may be, but I'd reached the limit of how girthsome I was prepared to put up with. On October the 3rd I decided it was too much and needed curtailing. Due to the fact it takes 3-4 weeks to become keto-adapted, I shall probably continue to diet during Xmas, added to which you have to carefully re-introduce carbs gradually when you want to stop dieting. I think it's something like, add 3g per kilo of body weight, per day, over an extended period until you're back to a normal amount. The liver can't cope with it, if you return to normal suddenly.

I know this is a bit late to the thread, but when you put your H&R springs on, did you have any noises when braking afterwards? Got mine fitted the other day and my mechanic couldn't find the cause of it. Thinks it might be the anti roll bar rubbing because it's sitting at a different angle now? Cracking work you've done to your car so far though ;)

What I'm concidering buying is this grill: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Focus-Mk2-Facelift-Mk4-Honeycomb-ST-Style-Front-Bumper-Grill-Grille-08-11-/191880538406?hash=item2cacf8a926:g:zTgAAOSwNsdXQ3o8 I havent found a similar part for the upper grill yet. Not sure if it would look good on the car with this color.

When i did mine i put a little bit of silicon on it

If you view the video posted earlier you can see the difference and which way round it should go.

Cheers Lenny Appreciate the help.

Please make this Ford...

Perhaps I should call Autoglass... I'm sure their chip repair would work on that, it is only a small area of damage!

Thanks all for the messages (even the sarcasm from Wes! ), just home now after spending 6 hours in hospital... Extended throughout the afternoon due to them thinking I might have damaged my kidneys somehow. Thankfully a CT scan proved negative and although they wanted to keep me in overnight for observation, that wasn't happening!! What I need is a cup of tea and my own bed.

ST's here 🤗

I don't like spending the past four hours in A&E after hitting a patch of black ice on the drive to work this morning. The Mercedes is a complete write-off, but thankfully I escaped with only minor injuries. I'm just grateful no other cars were involved. The paramedic took a picture of the car and sent it to my phone (which thankfully was retrieved alongside my wallet), and it really is quite a state. Frankly, I wouldn't have been surprised if somebody had died looking at the front end. God was on my side today, that's for sure. As the temperatures were above zero it never occurred to me that there may be black ice, but that's what happens when you assume. Just be careful if you are traveling on country roads when it has been freezing overnight, even if you are familiar with the road (as I was).

I'm now starting the 10th week of my diet and Tuesday is my weekly measurement and stats day. Last week, I've lost another 0.5% of body fat and gained 0.2% muscle mass, my girth is 12mm less again, I seem to have settled into losing 12mm a week at the moment. This is third week it's been 12mm! If he goes to a toddler group, you could work out some complicated mathematical formulae that contained "Plus" and the answer was in fact "8" and use it to confound all the other parents and staff, with your "maths genius son"

It can also send info about whether airbags and the fuel shut off has been triggered, to give the emergency services an idea of the severity. I don't think it stores this any longer than needed to make the call though.

this is normal for an aftermarket stereo radio comes on with the ignition. this is to prevent battery discharge.

"Lady" is one of my favourites, as well as "You Decorated My Life". "Through The Years" is a classic, and another favourite of mine... I have a lot of favourites!!

Woohoo!! Onward to bigger and better things...

Only having 11 more Workdays before Holidays. been working six days per week since January and it's really getting to me now as the year has flown.

In 2 years I might 😆

you need to establish if there is output from the audio unit. I would get an old car speaker with some wires on (do you have one laying around in your shed or so something) and push the bare wires down into the plug behind the audio unit (in the holes for the correct wires of course) and see if you can get some sound there. You don't want to go pulling trim off here there and everywhere to access all of the wiring if you have not proved beyond doubt that sound is being output from the audio unit on the rear speaker ouput

I've always been a little disappointed with the lack lustre acceleration and overall performance on my 1.6 Ti-VCT 2011 Focus. It was ok, but simply felt that it was underperforming on power. There seemed to be a little 'lag' on acceleration, getting the revs up past 3k, and related speed seemed non linear to me. It annoyed the hell out of me TBH. Despite Ford saying they could not feel anything wrong with the car after they took it out for a test drive, they upgraded the PCM and for a while it seemed better, but in hind sight that may have been because the PCM was 're learning' To cut a long story short, I have been trawling through the web, desperately trying to find a solution to this. I found this on the Focus Fanatics website: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/duratec-ti-vct-performance-2012-current/297795-snorkel-delete.html?utm_source=FordOwnersClub&utm_medium=ForumLinks&utm_campaign=referrals I was sceptical, but thought what the heck, and fitted a K&M filter (E-9289) and carried out the snorkel delete. Wow, what a difference that made to the performance, the linear acceleration is now how it should be, along with a beautiful air induction noise. Not had a chance to verify yet, but many are saying there maybe an increase to the MPG with these mods. Just wanted to share that with you guys, great mods and worth every penny. Now, all have to do is learn to fall back in love with my car now that it performs as I would expect!

Paramaniac Please try link below it has many pics of my car. Having issues trying to get the exact link as PhotoBucket is very slow this morning. http://s1208.photobucket.com/g00// This is the direct link Please note the housing is a work in progress there is much to finish but it gives you an idea of what I am going for.

Some pics of my birthday surprise: Looks awesome. A lot bigger than Slave 1. Shelf is coming along nicely too.