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25-08-2013, 10:29 AM | #1351 | ||
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Just turn it off by holding the ESC button down for 5 seconds
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25-08-2013, 10:29 AM | #1352 | |||
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On XR5's the limp home figure is around the same power. I think it's 115-119kw. There's been quite a few caught out unsuspectingly by tuners.
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25-08-2013, 04:00 PM | #1353 | ||
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In the XR5 you are correct, the ABS fuse needs to be removed to stop them going into limp mode - this is because the ESP cannot be completely switched off - despite the fact that the switch indicates otherwise.
The ST on the other hand has a fully off mode - and it actually does as it promises. The ST which DJ and myself are referring to had nothing else done bar turning the ESP into full off mode. I'm not sure how or why Herrods vehicle went into limp mode, but I would be very surprised if it was ESP related unless they didn't even turn it off. |
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31-08-2013, 06:45 PM | #1354 | |||
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This may or may not be news to those who are patiently waiting for Mountune upgrades
http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...257BD600124EA7 Quote:
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31-08-2013, 06:57 PM | #1355 | ||
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I did see this, i doubt it will be that much, from the contact ive with MT it looks likely but i have my doubts still.
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31-08-2013, 07:00 PM | #1356 | ||
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Will this be an option for new vehicles only (eg. Pre customer delivery fitment) or will someone with a 2 year old car be able to go to a supported dealer and have the pack fitted?
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31-08-2013, 08:44 PM | #1357 | ||
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Sounds like the usual package offered to us here, too late, too expensive, cant help thinking I have around 200kw at the flywheel with a Unleashed tune alone. Will accept the warranty argument blah blah blah, I will make my own way.
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31-08-2013, 08:54 PM | #1358 | |||
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Kinda like a Rubicon pack on a Jeep Wrangler. Can come as a standard package with warranty, but not covered by warranty if you buy the parts and do it yourself. ionno.. |
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31-08-2013, 09:03 PM | #1359 | ||
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In the Uk the package can be added to a 'used' car and it doesn't void the remainder of the new car warranty. I would expect it to be no different here
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31-08-2013, 09:08 PM | #1360 | ||
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If they are suitable for new does that mean if you have say 10K the modification isn't?
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31-08-2013, 09:08 PM | #1361 | ||
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Who knows... This is Australia remember.
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31-08-2013, 09:54 PM | #1362 | ||
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The way the article reads it could be interpreted that way I guess
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31-08-2013, 11:05 PM | #1363 | ||
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This is the way it will happen.
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01-09-2013, 12:02 PM | #1364 | ||
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Also the package has to be installed by a Mountune certified workshop/dealer. So if you buy the parts and install yourself it voids the new car warranty.
Hence why I haven't bought directly from the UK already
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02-09-2013, 05:33 AM | #1365 | ||
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Just had confirmation from Dave at MT if FoA support it it won't matter how much warranty is left on the car it will still be warranted.
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03-09-2013, 05:00 PM | #1366 | ||
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A question for the blokes (and girls?) that have had their ST Focus for a good while now....
I'm just wondering if the seats have become softer or somewhat more forgiving over time? How do they go, comfort-wise, for day to day driving or commuting? How do they go, comfort-wise, for a long haul drive on a 500km road-trip run? My issue to date in considering one of these cars is the comfort factor of the seats as they felt 'very tight and firm' to me on first impressions when I checked one out at a car yard. This is in comparison to my BA with full leather that I have had for the past 5 years. (I'm not an overly big bloke, but I'm not skinny either..... 83kg and 5'11"). Any comments would be appreciated. Cheers.
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03-09-2013, 06:08 PM | #1367 | ||
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I cannot fault the seats in any way, had the car since 12/2012. Even after 2 or 3 hours in them they still feel like you just got in. They do not appear to have changed or softened in any way but I realise slow changes are never noticed if they do occur. My first impression was firm, and still is, but that is what I loved about them. I am 5'9" 70 kg if that helps.
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03-09-2013, 06:32 PM | #1368 | ||
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I cant fault mine, i have had a bad back for a while but i havnt had any issues and if i have its not from the car.
The telling thing for me will be when we head south (17hrs south) in it in a months times cause the XR5 seats really did hurt my back and these are much tighter. But all in all i cant fault them. Im 5 foot 10 and 70KG aswell.
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03-09-2013, 06:59 PM | #1369 | ||
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I've sat in the Focus and given the Fiesta ST a test drive and didn't find any discomfort (coming from a leather FG daily driver).
Sure the seat felt snug at first but I didn't notice it once I was driving. 6'4" 90kg. There's the seat height adjustment which also adjusts the "lumbar" angle a tad. |
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03-09-2013, 07:14 PM | #1370 | ||
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I think we discussed the seats earlier, but as a 6' 100kg person, they are great. We do a sydney/Canberra run at least monthly.
The base hasn't softened at all, but I think the back has spread a tad but it was never too tight. If you have really broad shoulders or wide hips/thighs you may not like them though. |
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03-09-2013, 07:49 PM | #1371 | ||
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I'm 6'8" and heavier than everyone else that's posted up here so far, I did find the seats tight at first - but after 13000km they are really good. Equally as good as my XR5, not as soft as my FG but much more supportive.
I've done 8 hour stints behind the wheel, no back pain but I did find my right thigh got a bit tender after 4 hours solid driving. Admittedly after I stopped and walked around for a few minutes I was fine for the rest of the journey. |
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03-09-2013, 07:56 PM | #1372 | ||
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What's the latest with SYNC text messaging support for iPhones? Obviously it doesn't work with iPhones at the moment. Is this something Ford can get sorted in the near future?
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03-09-2013, 08:02 PM | #1373 | |||
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03-09-2013, 08:04 PM | #1374 | ||
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And at 6'8" I will not argue with your decision!! Surprised you can fit into one!
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03-09-2013, 08:17 PM | #1375 | ||
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i did a trip from adelaide to perth earler in the year, 1560kms the 1st day, then on to perth the second day, i'm a 6 ftr & weigh 110 wet. the 1st day was easy in the saddle,i did all the driving, the second day my right upper leg started to get a bit sore, all up we did about 7k kms in 18 days. I've now clocked up 18k kms in the st & have found them to be the most comfortable seats ive ever had in any car ive owned, the seats still feel firm, but have bedded in to me. Over time you will be more than happy with them
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03-09-2013, 09:38 PM | #1376 | ||
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6 foot 4 - 124kg (yes im a fat krunt). one month of ownership, and they have become more comfortable than the first day i sat in them. as DJ mentioned, I also have a shoddy back with the odd knee pain. i dont have any issues
ive also done a 3hr stint in mine which i had no issues with
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03-09-2013, 10:10 PM | #1377 | |||
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I've had no issues with any of the multiple phones I've paired to mine, 3 different Nokia models as well as 3 different Android based devices, all running different OS versions. All functioned faultlessly. |
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03-09-2013, 10:20 PM | #1379 | ||
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Thanks everyone for the detailed comments on the seats. It would seem that some of
my concerns have been allayed. Time for another look at the ST I think!
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