[Alb]

Assume you were already aware of the tyre condition?

 

[caprixpack]

Assume you were already aware of the tyre condition?

Yeah they still have just over 2mm of tread, so trying to get the most out of them before having to spend another £200.

 

[Bigayal]

Yeah they still have just over 2mm of tread, so trying to get the most out of them before having to spend another £200.

Going for f1 style slicks 😉😀

 

[caprixpack]

Going for f1 style slicks 😉😀

Naa, will just have to wait untill pay day next month.

 

[Bigayal]

Naa, will just have to wait untill pay day next month.

Pilots do wear away pretty quickly 😳

 

[caprixpack]

Just a little job today. The original aerial is well past it, and as they're only £13 it would be daft not to.

Genuine Ford Fiesta Focus Transit Conn Mondeo KA Puma Aerial Rod Antenna 1948182 | eBay

Safety & Security. You may have rights in certain circumstances toaccess, rectify, erase, block, restrict, object to or port your information. Drive Belt. Genuine Ford & Motorcraft Parts & Accessories Warranty.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Alb]

Was that chewed up in the process of removing it?

 

[caprixpack]

It did require grips to remove, but it was already in that condition.

 

[caprixpack]

I got to it this weekend with fitting the new forge actuator. Bit of a pain in the **** but a few banjo bolts out made things easier.

First off I removed all the obstructions, scuttle panel, crossover and heat sheild.

A bit of wiggling around and it was out.

Unfortunately the rubber hose that goes between the actuator and boost solenoid broke while I was trying to get it off the actuator leaving it about an inch to short.
Nowhere local has any 4mm vacuum hose, Halfords only had 3mm and 5mm so I've had to resort to Amazon in the hope it will be here sometime today.
Anyway I carried on fitting the new actuator and setting the pre load. I didn't get any pictures of this as I was already annoyed due to the hose breaking.

 

[caprixpack]

Surprisingly the 4mm vacuum hose just arrived.

 

[Bigayal]

Surprisingly the 4mm vacuum hose just arrived.
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Jesus where did you order that from lol

 

[caprixpack]

Jesus where did you order that from lol

Amazon, I was expecting Monday at the earliest.

 

[Bigayal]

Amazon, I was expecting Monday at the earliest.

That’s awesome service 🥰👍

 

[caprixpack]

Well I was hoping to get this done during the week but bad weather and being too busy meant it was pushed back until today.
Jacked the st up and took the arch liner off to get better access to the boost solenoid and fit the new length of vacuum hose.
While I was messing about I gave the crossover another try, I've bought several different angled silicone hoses and finally got it to fit. Unfortunately when I came to fit the MAF harness 2 of the wires fell out.

Thankfully I have a set of wiring terminal keys so managed to remove the rest of the wires and re pin the connection.

 

[NigelStap]

Yeah looks good.

 

[caprixpack]

My new bonnet arrived yesterday, I gave an ebay pre painted special a chance thinking it couldn't be any worse than whats fitted.

FORD FOCUS 2008-2011 BONNET PAINTED ANY COLOUR | eBay

PRE PAINTED BONNET. OUR DATABASE SYSTEM WILL CONVERT YOUR REG AND CONFIRM THE CORRECT COLOUR CODE. PAINTED IN ANY COLOUR OF YOUR CHOICE. FORD FOCUS. PROFESIONALLY PAINTED AND BAKED IN STATE OF THE ART BAKING OVENS.

www.ebay.co.uk

Sent them the paint code and registration and this came on a pallet. I was pleasantly surprised that the colour match is very good and paint finsh is decent too. While it's off the car I've given it a ceramic coating as well.

I also ordered a new trim piece as removing the old one would probably damage it, then thers the whole removing the double sided tape and re applying it.

And painted.

Now the reason for the new bonnet, while the st was off the road (around 5 months) it sat on my drive under a tree so was under a cover for a few months. I know, I want my backside kicking but being unsure if I was keeping it I couldn't be bothered washing it every few days. While the rest of the car came out unscathed the paint on the bonnet was ruined. As secure as the cover was (wasn't cheap and was a proper fitted one) dust and **** still found its way under as did moisture. This combined with some very strong winds left lots of deep scratches and blistering which when I tried to polish them out only made things worse. All I could do to prevent what was left of the paint flaking off was to go over it with a rattle can and touch up pen to hold it all in place.

Hopefully the weather stays nice this weekend and I can get it fitted.

 

[jboy]

My new bonnet arrived yesterday, I gave an ebay pre painted special a chance thinking it couldn't be any worse than whats fitted.

FORD FOCUS 2008-2011 BONNET PAINTED ANY COLOUR | eBay

PRE PAINTED BONNET. OUR DATABASE SYSTEM WILL CONVERT YOUR REG AND CONFIRM THE CORRECT COLOUR CODE. PAINTED IN ANY COLOUR OF YOUR CHOICE. FORD FOCUS. PROFESIONALLY PAINTED AND BAKED IN STATE OF THE ART BAKING OVENS.

www.ebay.co.uk

Sent them the paint code and registration and this came on a pallet. I was pleasantly surprised that the colour match is very good and paint finsh is decent too. While it's off the car I've given it a ceramic coating as well.
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I also ordered a new trim piece as removing the old one would probably damage it, then thers the whole removing the double sided tape and re applying it.
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And painted.
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Now the reason for the new bonnet, while the st was off the road (around 5 months) it sat on my drive under a tree so was under a cover for a few months. I know, I want my backside kicking but being unsure if I was keeping it I couldn't be bothered washing it every few days. While the rest of the car came out unscathed the paint on the bonnet was ruined. As secure as the cover was (wasn't cheap and was a proper fitted one) dust and **** still found its way under as did moisture. This combined with some very strong winds left lots of deep scratches and blistering which when I tried to polish them out only made things worse. All I could do to prevent what was left of the paint flaking off was to go over it with a rattle can and touch up pen to hold it all in place.
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Hopefully the weather stays nice this weekend and I can get it fitted.

Hi Steve
Why not just get the original bonnet painted

 

[caprixpack]

Hi Steve
Why not just get the original bonnet painted

I dont see what difference it makes, but I'm using it as my daily while I'm working on the puma.
Its far more effort to take the bonnet off, somehow get it to a body shop, have the car sat outside and being driven around in the rain with no bonnet for however long it takes. And the original bonnet isnt in the best condition with bits of rust underneath.

 

[caprixpack]

I found these in my garage this afternoon.

They've been sat on a shelf in a box of stuff since October last year.
Anyway, decided to finish off the 302mm rear brake upgrade. I fit the new sliders and boots and ordered the mk3 rs rear discs and a new set of pads.
Unfortunately being sat in a box of junk for so and moved about every so often the paint was scratched and chipped so I've had to touch it up and looks a bit of a mess, although once fitted it won't be noticed (hopefully).

 

[Vader225]

Beautiful 225...nice mods aswell!