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She's finally home and I've been out a fair few hours, overall view.. perfect car :)

Went to Lexus to book in my car for a recall and I love when a couple came up to me to talk about the car and asked if they can even seat in it. Because they are looking to purchase the same. I felt like a sales man and I actually enjoyed it. Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

Looks great honey combe front really improves the look. Gloss black or colour coded bonnet lip will make the front end even better

Grills fitted today, I was a little apprehensive about the upper with what can happen with the lock but it was simple tbh, the fog surround were an absolute nightmare though as the clips just didn't want to fit in the slots! Also fitted nightbreakers to the fog lights too, which on the focus bulb list were H8 but were actually H11's

Yeah spotted one on eBay, just need the funds 😢

Better late than never. Didn't realise how bright they are

Sorry to hear that, job hunting is one of the most frustrating things you can do. Are you currently out of a job or just looking for something else?

Had mine sprayed gloss black along with mirror caps

Something like that is on my ever growing list of things to do. A splitter or I've seen a sea grey ZS spoiler for sale are next

4-electric windows (comfort windows) are completely different from the standard 2-electric windows. The standard 2-electric windows are controlled conventionally using switches and relays. The 4-electric windows are controlled digitally by the door modules and CANbus system. If you want to close the windows using the alarm system you have to send the correct command through the CANbus system to the door modules. The 4-electric windows (comfort windows) do have the global opening/closing system as standard. The windows can be opened/closed by long pressing the open/close button of the keyfob.

I do like buying a bottle of Tanqueray 43.1% gin!! A stiff G&T is just what the doctor ordered after today's drama.

Hi, newbie, owner of a 98 Escort GTi...North Essex UK...

theres no "conserving" the earths resources going on here. keep pumping the oil out the ground to fuel the v6 and v8 motors. we were at seaworld and they pretend to be conservationists, asking us to do our bit for the enviroment by using less plastic bags so they dont end up in the sea. then 30 mins later we are in walmart where the cashier bags our shopping up using nearly 1 bag per item !!! . we did laugh. 20 plastic bags for a little shop

Our two year old son In the Que at the Self Service Checkouts in Dunnes Stores 😁 special offer 2 for €4 on the triple pack Kinder Eggs I suppose we all have something which we like to get a good deal on 😅

If the cable is long enough run it under the dash, up behind the A pillar trim and up to the courtesy light surround. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

What size speakers is it front and back for a Ford Focus mk2?

Looks so much better than the standard spoiler

U got the model number of the jvc u bought?

Thanks, I thought so. I was thinking that perhaps Fiesta 2014 is heavier, or has more vibrations or something, compared to 2008

finding out your old focus mk2 is back on the road :-)

Do you mean rear spoiler?

Hi, I've just bought a Mondeo Zetec 2.0 TDCI. It's first Ford since owning a Mk III Cortina when I first passed my test...back in '88! I look forward to learning more about the car with help of this forum. Cheers

Track rod ends or potentially a worn steering rack/box. It could just be the tyres though if they are soft, worn or even just cheap brands.

Put your car registration or VIN in here- http://www.etis.ford.com/vehicleRegSelector.do;jsessionid=261B04526DFEF918F41FC877BCCF4885.eccvas507 That will give you the official specs.

Dealers do not perform update via USB. They have totally different procedure via IDS. Year ago when i went to my dealer for a warranty service i asked if they can perform update of my SYNC to 3.08 version. They asked about 50Euros for it...so i said that i will better do it myslef via USB. The reply was that they are not aware of any USB updates and i shoud no risk it because i can loose warranty. Well i am happy that did it hehe :)

Hi Welcome

Even on my hols , i can be of help. Lol

I wouldn't worry about it too much Albert, it will be so much easier next time round. I spent a good 2 hours on trying to get that filter on when all it needed was that bracket moving, do this and it should just screw straight on, start to finish I think should be a couple of hr job at the most, that included jacking it up, engine panel off etc. Can you have a look at your gearbox for me while you are there, see if there is a rectangle missing like there is on mine and see if yours has any oil on it too. I am wondering if this could be some sort of overflow or something. Good luck and keep us posted how you get on.

Final Update: Just a quick thanks for all the info you guys gave me. Been out doing the rear discs & pads today prior to MOT as the discs were in pretty bad condition. Job went smoothly, this is my third go at working on brakes and my confidence is growing - felt like I knew what I was doing today!! One thing of interest, I slapped 'eicher' pads on temporarily two months ago and replaced with Mintex today. The piston had screwed up the back plate of the pad, whether it's common or not I don't know or down to poor quality pads but will post a photo later. On a separate note for anyone reading this who is a beginner like me - a sledge hammer is essential - the discs wouldn't budge with a standard one and have to say its incredibly satisfying wacking them off And finally, with some plusgas & decent pliers, a hammer, and a screwdriver complete with half an hour's patience, i got the broken caliper spring out of the blind hole and replaced with a new one. Had a quote of £190 for the rear discs & pads + new spring. All done for £54! Happy Days!

nope, thats remains of heated windscreen ribbon on one end of that cable from what i can see. so either the heated screen doesnt work one side or a replacement screen has been fitted at some point.

Haha, I love how the Ecoboost engines in America are 2.7 litres and here they are 1.0 litre!! Give me the American version any day of the week.

thx. I tried on this site but could find it , sorry. Have a nice day. Wiig

was going to have a ford edge 2.7 ecoboost v6 (315hp) but got beaten to that one by another group of tourists( basicaly you go to to the rental garage at airport and pick from a row of cars in your catergory you prevoisly chose, we paid for standard suv) so went for a dodge journey instead, bit old fashoined compared to the edge . still had 283hp from 3.6 v6. currently getting 18mpg lol

Now that I've got a spare engine to play with I took the opportunity to make an 'oil catcher' out of a old bottle: Does it work? Well, admittedly I haven't tried it yet. I'll report back in ~6 months time!

Pioneer AVH-8600BT Also if your Pioneer headunit supports the self calibration microphone; I can land it to you for optimum audio

Is that going by the ebay vehicle search option 'Find parts for your car' Helpful sometimes but sometimes not! Don't see why these wouldn't fit on your car.

Ok thx for the info I got it book in next week so I will wait and see what they say

Her attitude shows a very poor level of respect for you or herself. Some people can't exist without causing drama in everything they do, it gives them a false sense of being in full control of someone elses life and this gives her a buzz knowing that she's making you dance like her puppet. Cut her loose, move on and find someone who offers mutual respect. Apt is the phrase- 'plenty more fish in the sea'. I spend about 70% of my working time dealing with domestic problems, trust me when I say she's damaged goods and you deserve far better. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

I don't like the inappropriate volume of near stationary traffic I encountered on the A31 westbound from Ferndown onwards, as we returned from collecting Pipper's food for the next 2 months It was considerably worse than a typical Friday afternoon, when everyone is commuting home (both locally and regionally) Canford Bottom's poorly designed roundabout didn't help either Usually, it's a 20 minute drive there and back, to get some chicken for Pipper, a distance of about 12 miles We set off a little after 3pm and have only recently returned The local radio station 2CR, wasn't reporting any fatal accidents like yesterday, which resulted in it being shut west of Merley in both directions. So, it's a bit of mystery as to why the traffic was so dense, and for a Thursday afternoon too! I seem to recall quite a few Citroens had it, the starting off with 2.8L Traction Avant in 1954, then the DS, GS/GSA, CX, BX, some of the XM.

Dash cams not recording speed is rarely a problem, as most accidents (especially in town) aren't solely due to excessive speed. Yes, speed in many accidents exacerbates the crash that was going to happen anyway, but in town most of the crashes are simply people carrying out dangerous manoeuvres. So that idiot who pulls out on you, or the moron who cuts you up, or the expletive who drives aggressively, or the cyclist who has no lights. They are great for irrefutably recording what actually happened at that point in time. For the sake of £70 or £80 to buy a half decent camera, I think they are well worth it.

@Victory kind of stole your thunder there lol. I hit a fox once, may as well have been a donkey! Needed a new bumper, valance and protection tray from under the car, oh it also needed the radiator replaced can't forget that bit! Good job the bugger died or I would have gone over it again lol Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Fitted pedal covers tonight. Decided against paying the price for Ford ones. ignore the state of the carpets 😉 If anyone else or thinking about getting these id recommend, painting the metal tabs on the accelerator first.

I don't know as I usually listen to music through my phone, I'll have a try on the way home tonight and let you know.

In relation to dake_k reply above. Yes, I am always telling people this. So many people replace the water pump whenever the timing belt is done. I know that it can make sense due to the amount of work involved in changing the water pump at a later date. but the original ford pump might carry on working (and not leaking) longer than a cheap replacement, so using a cheap replacement can be worse than not changing the water pump

Don't even think of buying cheap sets! No doubt they'll be dodgy with kerbing & flat spots. Find a decent set and don't be caught out with damaged alloys. Personally I wouldn't want any of them styles! The first link are the type I had, reckon they was made out of monkey metal!

Hi, get the titanium 16s . Which look & suit better. Its a titanium so should look like a titanium not lower spec model. Get ones like these Yunii Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

Also my car needs 4 new CV joint.. £251+VAT each from Ford and not available elsewhere. Officially stopped spending

£60 for full LED rear end down to a tenner, or £6 a pair for silver indicators etc it seemed reasonable 👀

It'll be easier for me just go straight there but thanks for the invite! :) Sent from my C1905 using Ford OC mobile app

how do i upload more pics please?? i do like tha RS of yours what BHP it runnin??