New car arrived today - back in a Ford

[gingerdave]

Well looking at your tyre/brake wear you must try harder!

 

[Dal]

Yeah, I should try harder! Just had fun with the Fiesta since getting it. Will make an effort to get out in the Focus more.

 

[DOH]

Hi Dal
I note that each side of the car in the above table has 3 columns for the tyre depths. Which almost looks like you have 12 tyres instead of 4. Any idea what the third column is for?
I understand the left set is nearside and the right is off side, however which is the front and rear readings for each side?

Or is it 3 measurements for each tyre i.e. inside edge , middle and outside edge?

 

[Dal]

[post]368837[/post] Or is it 3 measurements for each tyre i.e. inside edge , middle and outside edge?

Yeah, that. ose2:

 

[Frank]

I can't see this is important, but it is news and has only just been decided - Ford will no longer be selling the Fiesta, Focus, CMax(?) and 2 other models in the USA.

 

[Dal]

Yeah, the smallest cars they'll sell is the Focus Active and the Mustang. Not really the market over there for smaller cars.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a20066196/ford-killing-focus-fiesta-north-america-2022/

They're more interested in these sort of things:

Expertly modeled by Cherie. (less expert is my photography into the sun.. lol)

 

[Dal]

The Focus finally got a proper modification! (the mudflaps don't really count do they?)
Got some Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 (18x8 ET45) shod in Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (235.40.18) Protected them with Gtechniq C5 ceramic coating with C2V3 over the top for some slickness. Should make cleaning a doddle in the future.

Must say that for my style of driving they're spot on. A tad more compliance but still with the pin sharp handling. I might even have a go at the odd track day now!

 

[Dal]

Well I don't know where those 3 years have gone since picking him up from the dealers inkeye:

Car now has a fresh MOT and his 3rd year service done.

 

[Dal]

Bit late to the party but after 3 and a half years I've finally got around to getting the FPM375 kit on my car after years of dithering....

Went down to Mountune HQ for the fitting today and couldn't be happier. Very professional and thorough. The 95 mile drive home certainly proved I've waited far too long to get it done. Mid range torque and noise are much improved!

New hard cross-pipe and flex connector as well as an open holed K&N style filter. Also not seen is a new re-circulation valve, sound suppression chamber and the remap:

Shiny:

Warranty friendly documentation:

On the mountune wall: