A few Q's for my Focus!

[#Russ#Es#]

Originally Posted by casabonka

ahh awesome - least i now know im looking for an ashtray!!

THANKS!! No luck on ebay uk, but will keep an eye out

The name I found on FFOC was 'Receptacle and housing optimum aluminium'

Not sure if a Ford Dealer here will recognise that name, and imagine they would charge pretty generously in their favour! Cost was quoted at £64.20 inc vat new on FFOC, but no links to online stores unfortunately. They seem pretty hard to find!

[casabonka]

well - had my first blown headlight yesterday, so changed over the globe (passenger side) what an effort that was!! I went to change the drivers side at the same time but couldn't - Firstly I couldnt get the wiring loom off the headlight, and then when I went to just take the globe out, it wouldn't budge - I couldn't pull the wire off the back of the globe.

Are they generally a bit of a pain to get off? I was a bit frustrated - all on the same day my glovebox decided it doesnt want to close anymore - thats at least fixed now!

[#Russ#Es#]

Originally Posted by casabonka

well - had my first blown headlight yesterday, so changed over the globe (passenger side) what an effort that was!! I went to change the drivers side at the same time but couldn't - Firstly I couldnt get the wiring loom off the headlight, and then when I went to just take the globe out, it wouldn't budge - I couldn't pull the wire off the back of the globe.

Are they generally a bit of a pain to get off? I was a bit frustrated - all on the same day my glovebox decided it doesnt want to close anymore - thats at least fixed now!

Maybe because you haven't removed your headlights many times, you might find it a little tricky at first (the clips and wiring loom can be pretty tight). Once you've done it a few times though, you'll find it a breeze. I remove mine in about 30 sec - love how they designed the lights! Drivers side is definitely a tad more difficult, less room to get your hand down to undo the clip - best to use a long screwdriver.

I've only started doing this recently, but when removing bulbs, leave the metal clip clamped down to hold the bulb in, and then pull off the plug. This makes it much easier to remove the bulb, the bulb+clip doesn't get tangled up in the wires.

I've replaced both bulbs (at different times) twice in the past 12 months. Further reason to replace my dampers! If you want some decent bulbs at a good price: http://www.powerbulbs.com/ VERY impressed with these guys, their prices are very keen, they offer good brands, and they do free worldwide shipping (they do pack their stuff well and shipping is pretty quick).

[casabonka]

just ended up gettign Narva globes as i needed to replace a blown one!
I tried leaving the metal down and still no luck on the drivers side. I think its never been changed!!

[DBourne]

Great to meet you mate, hope you are enjoying the new rotors n pads!

[casabonka]

Likewise mate - love your car, wish mine could grow a cylinder and a turbo!
So far the brakes seem good! Cant wait til they are fully bed in!

[#Russ#Es#]

Originally Posted by casabonka

Likewise mate - love your car, wish mine could grow a cylinder and a turbo!
So far the brakes seem good! Cant wait til they are fully bed in!

Casa - just remember we expect a fully detailed report once they've bedded in

[casabonka]

Haha, happy to report. New driveshaft also fitted today, so im a verry 'appy boy!
My mate has already asked when the next Road trip to Bathurst is!

Only a quick drive in traffic and rain tonight back from the dealer - so cant wait til the weekend to test them out!!

[casabonka]

went for my first proper drive with the new brakes (quick drive down to the gong and back) def happy with the brakes - going through the royal national park felt a lot better!
now just cant wait to get the sway bar - hopefully only another week or so

[leakey]

Chris, do you mind me asking how much all up you've forked out?

[casabonka]

Originally Posted by leakey

Chris, do you mind me asking how much all up you've forked out?

yeah no dramas - it was $575 for;
RDA slotted rotors
EBC Green stuff pads
Fitting (took them about 35 mins!)

That was through Race Brakes Sydney. $100 of that was labour, so if you can be arsed doing it yourself you can save a few $$

**EDIT** That was front only

[DBourne]

Glad to see you are happy mate!

The sway bar is definitely worth while

[casabonka]

ordered the sway bar today!! should get it mid this week, just gotta get it fitted!
can't wait!!

[casabonka]

Sway Bar has arrived - Hoping to fit it on Sat. Will do my best to a photo guide (of how to fail installing it most likely :P)

[Mad_Aussie]

I'm ordering a whiteline sway bar next week, did you go for the 22mm one or the 24mm? I'm wanting to go for the X/heavy duty 24mm one but wondering about people opinions?

[DZFord]

Originally Posted by casabonka

Sway Bar has arrived - Hoping to fit it on Sat. Will do my best to a photo guide (of how to fail installing it most likely :P)

That will be great! There is a good guide on the XR5 forums if you get stuck. Mine has arrived but I'm too busy to install it for at least the next month.

[casabonka]

Originally Posted by Mad_Aussie

I'm ordering a whiteline sway bar next week, did you go for the 22mm one or the 24mm? I'm wanting to go for the X/heavy duty 24mm one but wondering about people opinions?

I went the 22mm adjustable - didnt even know you could get 24mm

@ DZ thanks for that, will check it out. I havn't really opened the package yet, but should've it come with the U Brackets/bolts?

Cheers

[DZFord]

Yeah I think it does, I haven't even completely opened mine either yet. It's just sitting there, collecting dust for now!

[casabonka]

I fitted the bar this morning - was surprised how easy it was! took about an hour or so. Was made easier up on wheel ramps! I almost doubted myself when it was done thinking I forgot something!