LW Titanium with sports pack panther black - Page 2

wombat66 · 06-05-2012, 08:51 AM

Ours has "Ford" scuff plates too.

Foconatic · 06-05-2012, 02:30 PM

My Focus has Ford scuffs as well. I think the brochure has the Focus ones as an accessory.

Matty4 · 06-05-2012, 07:56 PM

Our Feb '12 Focus has the FORD scuff plates too..

unida767 · 06-05-2012, 08:45 PM

Am I right in thinking the wrong ones have been fitted? Ihave seen American Focus' with the "Focus" plates.
It states in the brochure “Front door scuff plates –stainless steel with etched vehicle logo” “A” for ambiente/trend “S” for sport/titanium. They are standard on sport and Ti.
Off to the dealer I go. . .

Smoke Pursuit · 06-05-2012, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by unida767

Am I right in thinking the wrong ones have been fitted? Ihave seen American Focus' with the "Focus" plates.
It states in the brochure “Front door scuff plates –stainless steel with etched vehicle logo” “A” for ambiente/trend “S” for sport/titanium. They are standard on sport and Ti.
Off to the dealer I go. . .

They arent supposed to have Focus on them... They are supposed to have FORD.

unida767 · 06-05-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

They arent supposed to have Focus on them... They are supposed to have FORD.

Nup wrong

Stylish protection plates made from brushed stainless steel
Features the 'Focus' logo
Enhance the appearance of the vehicle
Help protect doorsteps from scratches and scuffs
Set of two front
Standard on Focus Sport,Titanium

Part Number: AMBM5JX132A18AA

wombat66 · 06-05-2012, 10:04 PM

Perhaps the ones that come with the Sport and Ti are the Ford ones but the "add on" ones that you can get for the Amb & Trend have Focus on them.

Foconatic · 06-05-2012, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by unida767

Am I right in thinking the wrong ones have been fitted? Ihave seen American Focus' with the "Focus" plates.
It states in the brochure “Front door scuff plates –stainless steel with etched vehicle logo” “A” for ambiente/trend “S” for sport/titanium. They are standard on sport and Ti.
Off to the dealer I go. . .

Good luck. They told me my sedan would have LED taillights. All I got was a free service for the 15000 klm in return.

Smoke Pursuit · 06-05-2012, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by wombat66

Perhaps the ones that come with the Sport and Ti are the Ford ones but the "add on" ones that you can get for the Amb & Trend have Focus on them.

Correct...

The factory fitted ones have a Ford logo... the dealer fit for base models have Focus on them...

Dont ask me why.

unida767 · 07-05-2012, 03:31 PM

The wording on the brochure and the accessories site made me think it had to be wrong. My dealer confirmed the "Ford" ones are correct and the "Focus" ones are an option to buy through spares. Weird. Any way all sorted now.
Phil wanted in on the shot.

Foconatic · 07-05-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by unida767

The wording on the brochure and the accessories site made me think it had to be wrong. My dealer confirmed the "Ford" ones are correct and the "Focus" ones are an option to buy through spares. Weird. Any way all sorted now.
Phil wanted in on the shot.

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Phil loves Focus,I love dogs, your dog got my name.

dannyhilton · 29-05-2012, 10:41 AM

Reversed my car out of the work car park yesterday, as I selected reverse and the car began rolling backwards, herd a huge pop and air gushing. Found a piece of metal (work at a metal company) stuck in my tyre. Took it to the tyre place today, they’re gonna try and fix it with some special method but it may require a new tyre.

The happy side is today I received my wheel from James (perfect timing!) Mate, can’t thank you enough. Driving around with the black spare just wasn’t doing it for me hey! You’re a legend mate

unida767 · 29-05-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dannyhilton

Reversed my car out of the work car park yesterday, as I selected reverse and the car began rolling backwards, herd a huge pop and air gushing. Found a piece of metal (work at a metal company) stuck in my tyre. Took it to the tyre place today, they’re gonna try and fix it with some special method but it may require a new tyre.

The happy side is today I received my wheel from James (perfect timing!) Mate, can’t thank you enough. Driving around with the black spare just wasn’t doing it for me hey! You’re a legend mate

Man that is amazing timing. I'm really glad it arrived safe too.
Now you just have to find the btard who put the metal behind your wheel.

Amazing to think you're driving around with one of my wheels. Great stuff. I'm glad I helped you out.

unida767 · 29-05-2012, 03:13 PM

A recent addition - Trav all Dog Guard. Updated my signature too

unida767 · 29-05-2012, 03:21 PM

Side Body Mouldings can also see the NA fog bezels.

dannyhilton · 29-05-2012, 03:33 PM

Looking good mate. How much did you pay for the tint? Been quoted $395 for ‘Octane’ which I’m told is slightly darker than ‘Midnight Express’ which sounds ok to me. Wheels look great though hey!

The clear puddle lamps look ACE! Much nicer than the 'yellow' look of mine.

unida767 · 29-05-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dannyhilton

Looking good mate. How much did you pay for the tint? Been quoted $395 for ‘Octane’ which I’m told is slightly darker than ‘Midnight Express’ which sounds ok to me. Wheels look great though hey!

The clear puddle lamps look ACE! Much nicer than the 'yellow' look of mine.

That is a great price I paid $460 for mine including the windscreen bar. I couldn't see much difference in either tint but thats just me and my computer tech eyes. Will you get their Sirius paint protection? I just need a day off and I will get it.

I put LED bulbs in my puddles to try and get closer to the licence plate white light. Might try a higher SMD but I like them.

PS the wheels don't show the dreaded brake dust they go a kind of gun metal colour. Niiiice.

vhcbm · 29-05-2012, 06:12 PM

That's a big bit of metal!

Car looks great unida767. You and your dog are good mates hay!

unida767 · 29-05-2012, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by vhcbm

That's a big bit of metal!

Car looks great unida767. You and your dog are good mates hay!

It's surprisingly light though.

Thanks man. The doggers love it they can finally go for drives.

Nichol · 29-05-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dannyhilton

Reversed my car out of the work car park yesterday, as I selected reverse and the car began rolling backwards, herd a huge pop and air gushing. Found a piece of metal (work at a metal company) stuck in my tyre. Took it to the tyre place today, they’re gonna try and fix it with some special method but it may require a new tyre.

The happy side is today I received my wheel from James (perfect timing!) Mate, can’t thank you enough. Driving around with the black spare just wasn’t doing it for me hey! You’re a legend mate

Ouch! Speaking of tyres, I need to pump mine up...I'll just need to figure out how to use the damn tyre pumps first. Haha. :(

totallysour · 30-05-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Nichol

Ouch! Speaking of tyres, I need to pump mine up...I'll just need to figure out how to use the damn tyre pumps first. Haha. :(

Had to show a guy in a brand spanking new BMW M3 how to use them the other day! "My car told me to check tire pressure"... Helped him check 3 wheels to find the fourth completely flat - duh!

Foconatic · 30-05-2012, 02:44 PM

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Amazing to think you're driving around with one of my wheels. Great stuff. I'm glad I helped you out.[/quote]

Thanks for being a Forgan donor.

unida767 · 30-05-2012, 02:59 PM

Ha! love it.

Stugots · 31-05-2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dannyhilton

Reversed my car out of the work car park yesterday, as I selected reverse and the car began rolling backwards, herd a huge pop and air gushing. Found a piece of metal (work at a metal company) stuck in my tyre. Took it to the tyre place today, they’re gonna try and fix it with some special method but it may require a new tyre.

The happy side is today I received my wheel from James (perfect timing!) Mate, can’t thank you enough. Driving around with the black spare just wasn’t doing it for me hey! You’re a legend mate

I feel your pain. My work carspace is in front of an electrical spare parts & service department that loves spilling sharp little screws and computer chips all over the ground. Could they save the tyre? General rule is less than an inch from the sidewall = new tyre. Your's looks pretty close.

dannyhilton · 01-06-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Stugots

I feel your pain. My work carspace is in front of an electrical spare parts & service department that loves spilling sharp little screws and computer chips all over the ground. Could they save the tyre? General rule is less than an inch from the sidewall = new tyre. Your's looks pretty close.

Should know today if it can be fixed, which is $50 as opposed to $300 for a new tyre. Fingers crossed.

dannyhilton · 01-06-2012, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stugots

I feel your pain. My work carspace is in front of an electrical spare parts & service department that loves spilling sharp little screws and computer chips all over the ground. Could they save the tyre? General rule is less than an inch from the sidewall = new tyre. Your's looks pretty close.

$265 later, the tyre is stuffed. Price varied from $350 from a national dealer, to $265 by a local guy! Payes to shop around. Will have a new one on Tuesday

unida767 · 01-06-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dannyhilton

$265 later, the tyre is stuffed. Price varied from $350 from a national dealer, to $265 by a local guy! Payes to shop around. Will have a new one on Tuesday

I hope it works out ok man.

unida767 · 21-07-2014, 05:05 PM

Progress report two and a bit years ownership still going great. Tuning made all the difference.

Found a set of wheels I'd been hunting.

Also a RS replica wing.

If anyone is interested in them these are for sale:

They are the factory American 17" wheels for the LW Ford Focus 5X108 17x7 black machined face. With near new Goodyear directional 5 tyres 235/45

PM for details

Coilovers tomorrow