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16-02-2010, 09:16 PM | #1 | ||
Starter Motor
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Hi all just a quick one to say hi. Just got myself a ford focus 2.0. So will have to start to meet up on those friday nights if they are still going.
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16-02-2010, 09:42 PM | #2 | ||
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Hey welcome to the forums got any pictures to post up of your new car?
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17-02-2010, 09:38 AM | #3 | ||
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Yeah, welcome H&S. What model you got? Pics?
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17-02-2010, 11:27 AM | #4 | ||
You mad, bro?
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Welcome to the forums. Hope you enjoy your new car
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17-02-2010, 01:11 PM | #5 | ||
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welcome aboard mate. congrats on the purchase.
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17-02-2010, 01:51 PM | #6 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Hi and welcome. I would also love to see some pics. What year Focus?
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17-02-2010, 04:03 PM | #7 | ||
Eat my Brake Dust
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Hey hideandseeko1.... welcome to the forums. How does it feel to be the proud owner of a Focus?? What plans have you got for her and PLEASE post pics.....my imagination can only take me soo far...
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17-02-2010, 07:19 PM | #8 | ||
Starter Motor
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HI All,
Thanks for your kind words. Well i was in fact after a xr5 however i am going to sign write it for work so i decided on the 2010 zetec.For all those who have one how do they go i actually get mine on Friday cant wait. |
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18-02-2010, 07:20 PM | #9 | ||
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Like the clappas! Manual/auto? Great handling car too.
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18-02-2010, 08:19 PM | #10 | ||
Starter Motor
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i pick it up on Friday it is a manual.Should look awesome when finished i will post some pics up.
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19-02-2010, 10:10 AM | #11 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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The manual's are great. With a bit of practice you'll rocket off the line. They love the highway too. 140kmph seems to be a sweet spot in 5th, and good strong pulling from about 80-110 in 4th.
I haven't had such a nice handling/touring car since my Calibra, and there's been a lot in between, especially since mine is a sub-$20K car new. Yours should be just that bit nicer..
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24-02-2010, 08:07 PM | #12 | ||
You can call me Chris
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Hey Mate, How did the pickup go on Friday? Were still waiting for some piccies!
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24-02-2010, 09:43 PM | #13 | ||
Starter Motor
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Mate not happy still have not got it. Some mix up with the delivery. Hopfully tomorrow
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25-02-2010, 06:25 AM | #14 | ||
You can call me Chris
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Damn, same thing happened with my mates mazda 3, had to wait about 2 weeks longer than told!
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25-02-2010, 12:08 PM | #15 | ||
Old enough to know better
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Here's the thing.
Car companies and Dealers HATE having stock that hasn't been sold. The obverse of that is, they see a "bank" of orders as really, really good. Irrespective that it ****es off customers. It is a car company culture mindset, not a customer service mindset (And obviously salespeople don't tell you about the delay up front, as they fear they may lose the sale if they tell the truth)
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25-02-2010, 06:42 PM | #16 | ||
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My dad i think holds the record for longest wait. 11 weeks for his fg xr8 ute. After being told 5 weeks!
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25-02-2010, 09:50 PM | #17 | ||
Starter Motor
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Well Latest is that the car has been sold what a ****a so i have changed my mind and gone for fiesta otherwise another 6 weeks wait what a joke.
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25-02-2010, 10:15 PM | #18 | ||
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no other Ford dealers close that have stock/can get it quicker?
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26-02-2010, 03:57 PM | #19 | ||
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Send all the Ford Dealers in the city telling them what happenned, what you were going to buy, and what price you were quoted.... and tell them that the best deal you get in 48 hours gets a rock solid sale
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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27-02-2010, 12:09 PM | #20 | |||
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27-02-2010, 01:42 PM | #21 | ||
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You'll notice a big difference between the Festi and the Focus.
Size(interior) power, handling.... cant you just find another dealer? Let them know what happened up front, they'll find a car for you quick smart I would think. If you do go Festi, I guess they still are a good car. Good luck either way
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03-03-2010, 07:51 PM | #22 | ||
Starter Motor
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Well picked up my festi what a difference between them both would of prefered the focus but done now.
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03-03-2010, 08:49 PM | #23 | ||
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Still, the Festi is a wicked little car dude. Congrats. Lots of fun mods you can do man.
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03-03-2010, 10:42 PM | #24 | ||
Starter Motor
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Yes i am looking forward to getting a few mods done cant go to much as previously stated i am using it for work once i have it sign writed i will post some pics
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