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They have to make the "accident" as realistic as possible so use the car most likely to be involved in one Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC mobile app

I'll echo what FOCA says about the blanking plate. I noticed a difference straight away. Careful with the DMF as well. If I give my car a moderate amount of boot now, there is a small amount of quiver around 1800 revs. Uh oh...

Its the DPF you need to heat up - not the inside of the car! Any performance increase may be due to the DPF unblocking rather than a the remap Remaps can be done specifically to increase bottom end power, on some diesels the bottom end power/ torque is restricted to help put less strain on the DMF (dual mass flywheel) mant remappers simply increase the fuelling so the remap "follows" the original map and the "low down restriction" is still in place - a better/ more expensive remap is more sophisticated and can increase bottom end but you may need to strengthen the transmission to cope with the extrabottom end torque A tuning box often increases bottom end power/ torque more than a remap A DPF delete can reduce turbo lag by allowing the turbine to spool up quicker - along with back box delete and decat can make a big difference , (as well as a free- flowing exhaust, as lenny has suggested)

Thanks Lenny, MFK Autocare is actually who remapped the car for me. I told them I would be up to their location in Westmeath in the New Year to get my DPF removed at some point. Do you know do they have a rolling road at their own garage? I actually blanked my EGR valve about 2 weeks ago using your guide (very good write up by the way!) but I didn't notice any difference with the car after doing it (maybe the EGR wasn't in bad condition in the first place?) I forgot to tell Mathew I had the EGR blanked until after he had mapped and he said that's a pity because he would of mapped it slightly different knowing that. I also have a K & N air filter fitted two weeks ago aswell. I'm assumimg that if I get the DPF removed the car will need to be remapped again?...Would the DPF have any effect on turbo lag do you know? A few cars ago I had a 1.9TDI 130bhp Passat and it seemed to have absolutely no turbo lag whatsoever which made it extremely easy to drive...I know it's a differnent car and different engine but hoping to reduce the lag as much as possible

IMO the standard ST wheels look better than the alternatives you mention, & those last ones look like something I'd see on a 10 year old corsa in a McDonald's car park.

smd blue dash conversion done :), and st glove box and vents

After seeing the stain of soot below my exhaust after the forced DPF regeneration the tuner did today I decided I would give the car a good long drive and try clean it out to see if there was any truth in what he was saying. After work I drove 70miles out the motorway in 3rd gear at 120km/h so the car was reving at slightly above 4000rpm. I also turned on the heater and the back window heater to try get the car as hot as possible. After driving for about half an hour in 3rd gear I turned around and said I'd drive my car home normally now and see if there's any change. To my surprise there seemed to be a big difference in performance. The car seemed more responsive and there was a far stronger pull when I accelerated harder. Could not get over the difference! :) There is still a bit of turbo lag which I was hoping the map would sort but considering how the car was driving immediately after the remap there is a vast difference. The forced DPF regeneration and my 70 mile drive today must of cleared alot of the soot. As South_Bound also stated, driving in normally you would not really notice much of a difference but if you accelerate hard it definitely has far more of a pull and a kick off the turbo. Considering completely removing the DPF now as my next mod as I'm shocked at the difference it made today

Well, i got my 1.6 TDCI 110bhp remapped this morning. Before the remap the guy doing it said it should bring the car up to around 140bhp so that sounded good to me. I also told him that in particular I wanted more low end torque for easier driving. I got a call then after an hour and a half to say the remap was done so I went to collect the car. The fella told me that he probably didn't get it up as much as he hoped to because the DPF was quite clogged and the egr valve needed a bit of cleaning. He did a forced DPF regeneration to try clear some of the soot and I could see a mark on the ground bellow the exhaust from all of this soot. He advised me to clean the egr valve and possible down the line remove the dpf. He also told me that I might not feel the full difference immediately but over the next week of regular driving it should become a bit faster. On the drive home to be honest I really didn't notice much of a difference at all. There's possibly a bit more of boost mid range, but no difference low range and doesn't feel like 140bhp. I've read people saying remapping has completely transformed how their car drives but I can't say the same, definately doesn't feel like €275 worth of a difference anyway. He said that two faults came up on his diagnostics for the DPF and the EGR but I didn't get any warning lights on my dash. I also told him I blanked my EGR last week so maybe that's why and he recommended I unblank it and clean it out as the turbo needs some of the gas recirclant for better boost. I'm wondering firstly is their any truth in the fact that it could take over a week to feel the full extent of the remap? And also if the dpf has a bit of a build up could that sap alot of the power I had hoped to gain from the remap? Feeling a bit dissapointed at the moment :(

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Not aware of DAB being an option with the asure unit, can't see anything in the manual but haven't specifically asked the question. Could be that it'll accept an input from a DAB receiver but I'd want it integrated so you can pick channels from the head unit itself. Is that how the eonon unit would handle it? My unit also came with some version of Igo Primo nav software, got 2 different versions of it now as when I queried the missing SD card they provided download link plus the replacement card had another version already on it. I've not really tested it's abilities that much and have still to learn how best to set it all up.

They are all essentially clones of something, but everyone an their aunty has slightly different versions produced some better than others. My new one has an option for Dab+, there is a separate box that you can purchase. as for the sat Nav, the software is really nothing to do with the headunit, unless you buy it with it. so the sat nav is really as good as you want it to be. ive been tweaking mine, primo 2.4, its pretty much perfect for my needs

I emailed MFK Auto Car today and they said they would do a DPF removal for €325 for me since I already got a remap and they would also do the EGR valve included while I was there. Looks like they did a very tidy job on your car which is the key of getting it done really. I was always against the idea of removing the DPF incase of the NCT but once they do a decent job they shouldn't know the difference, and your Focus and wallet will thank you down the line :) Brilliant stuff man, I'll crack open a cold beer and those videos should keep me entertained for awhile anyway :)

Ive had refurbed powdr coating st170 wheels costing £55 a corner inc valve balanced .mss alloys morley leeds. Yunii

That's good to hear. Biggest worry is buying something off ebay and turns out to be sh*t and the seller won't stand over their product or do much to oblige. Yeah DAB radio is another feature I want to have on the new headunit, I think with that particular unit you have there is an option for DAB on it is there? Is the sat nav any good on it?

Having a strange problem with my Mk2.5 Focus 1.6 TDCI. Of recent I find that if I accelerate heavily the car doesn't seem to pick up speed properly, this isn't always the case however it's only sometimes. Last week for about 4 days the car didn't have the power it's supposed to and could be a bit jerky at times but not terrible either. I drove a 100 mile trip out the motorway last Friday and on the way up car again had reduced power, seemed heavy at times and I noticed the fans stayed on for a minute after I turned off the engine. Drove home then on the Sunday and since then the car seems back to its regular self. This happens every few weeks and I don't know what to put it down to. Dash isn't displaying any fault codes either. Any help or thoughts would be greatly appreciated

If it spins in both, it has to be the key wearing down doesn't it? Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC

Crikey haha, well either way you got there, your turn. :)

I've also got a remap but I'd say it does make a little difference, definitely makes more noise ;) Definitely worth the money too.

It looks like this when it's installed

195K on the factory turbo!?!...Wow! Didn't think it could alst anywhere near that. Then again most people buying cars especially diesels don't do there research, and the 1.6 DV6 engine is not one that tollerates neglect. Lenny is your Focus the 90bhp or the 110? I have a bottle of Redex in my boot to clean the injectors but I need to get a special fuel funnel first before I can put it in strangely

If you ever find the secret of keeping a white car clean do let me know haha ;)

Or their overwhelming recall numbers Sent via carrier pigeon using Ford OC

There's a how too guide with all the part numbers and prices for the ST valance here http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/tutorials/article/233-ford-fiesta-mk75-rear-diffuser-upgrade-st/ And an ST rear valance for sale here ;) http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/64926-fiesta-st-180rear-valance-in-midnight-sky/#entry438607

Thanks for the guide, it really helped. However, I did come across a problem. I couldnt actually get the panel to come off after taking the clips and windscreen wipers off. They seemed to have gone a bit mad with the glue between the panel and the windscreen! But I managed to take the panel off underneath and just man handled the stuck panel out the way to get access where I needed to. I also did this job as part of changing the fuel filter which made access easier. And so far no warning lights and hopefully will bring some benefits! Cheers.

Looking good mate, Didn't realise the ST had that bit of chrome on the handle looks good. The airvents make a nice upgrade too. Keep us posted on these aswell mate what's required to fit and if they are a straight swap.Also what size Torx is required to remove the seats? Im sound deadening in spring and need to remove my seats but i don't have a Torx big enough and need to purchase.

I've got an ancient K2.54 and it's pretty good...getting a little shaky and noisy, probably due to its age lol Try giving the hose a good stretch out

Another thing to consider if loosing coolant after topping up repeatedly could be a water pump issue. When was the timing belt or water pump last changed?

DOH!!! Done it again tonight - I'm an absolute idiot!!!

What's going on here lol

He did tell me but I forget the actual numbers - I wasn't looking for outright power so I think it was something like 130BHP. The guy I went to specialises in dpf deletes and remaps and writes his own code - he has done a good number of Focus and so had a suitable map ready to flash over. He is in the west of England of you were ever looking for an alternative, no exactly local for you but useful if you were ever that way.

No I didn't get a rolling road because the guy tuning the car travelled down to me, he does a mobile service and because of work I was finding it hard to get time to go somewhere with a rolling road so thought this would be handier. I rang the remapper there saying I wasn't happy with it and he as adimate that the problem was the EGR and DPF. He advised me to clean out the EGR first of all and see if that made any difference. He also said to take the car for a run for about 20mins, at about 100km in 3rd gear and that might clear out the DPF. After that he said if I'm still not happy he can either come back to me and map it again or I can go to his garage in Westmeath which i think has a rolling road which I wouldn't mind getting tested. I'm a bit annoyed at myself now because I should of got it done with a rolling road since they can alter the performance and gain levels to suit my specific car depending on what the car's output is...up until now i really only thought it was for getting a print out to say your car went from 109bhp to 143bhp or whatever. I wouldn't have though that the DPF could affect power that much, especially low down in the revs it's a bit sluggish. Does it have that dramastic a reduction in power with a relitavely clogged one?

I could be wrong. But I don't think I would have gone ahead with the remap if it was throwing up error codes. I would have addressed these first. but like I say I could be wrong in thinking this. Someone will hopefully confirm this soon. As for you saying if you had not been told it was remapped you wouldn't have suspected it was. You should have defo notice a remap. I got a remap years ago on my E90 and it was like night and day.

I had been doing a bit of research the last few months on remapping and this particular fella seemed to have good reviews which is why I went with him. Should he not of gone ahead with mapping it if the ECU was throwing out those fault codes in the first place? As I said I feel there amy be a small increase in power mid range...but if I drove the car and I wasn't told it was remapped I never would suspect that it was...

If the guy got these error codes up. Why did he carry on with the remap ?

That's dissapointing to hear! Is there any common reason for this?...As in why would he not be able to remap the car correctly? These are the fault codes I got in the diagnostic report: Diesel (G8DA - Duratorq-TDCi - ->03/08) DTC Description P0299 - Turbo / Super Charger Underboost - Intermittent P2458 - Particle filter regeneration duration - Intermittent P1402 - EGR system fault - Intermittent P1402 - EGR system fault - Intermittent Get EGR Cleaned and use Dipitene mixture through diesel for 1 month. Also change oil and get bung in sump changed

unfortunately i agree with this quote. the chaps lying. all maps are instant. ive had a few cars mapped and this is what should happen and not a blooming week later. get a refund.

wheelnuts fitted

New wheelnuts to go on

St front brakes purchased today, aswell as st under bonnet panel battery cover and strutbrace

I'll get some pictures of those dials for you over the weekend.

brand new tyres fitted too

What is it you want to do to the clocks? If you just want them to look better have you thought about a custom made? There is this company http://www.metal-monkey.co.uk/acatalog/Dials_and_Gauges.html and they can do whatever you like, custom colour LEDs to change through rev range, background colours, pretty much anything. A guy at work with an st170 just had some done for around £80 amd the look brilliant. Going to get mine done next year.

brand new center cap's, 3 quid of ebay bargin, right went to ford to get the facelift clocks fitted not joy because of 2 options my car is very early model or the clocks are from a late model can't get the keys to work with them, so I'm stuck do I get mk2 ghia locks and get the st rings round them or do that anyway to mine but mine have no trip computer or temp as it's one of the first models hmmm

New shoes facelift wheels in anthercite with good tyres

07 Sport.

What year is it mines 05

Much better.

Finally got the full carbon now from rs and st and also the black interior grab handles

If you think about it the only point of contact with the road are four little patches of rubber do you really want to chance it ? Get your tyre(s) properly checked out