The Psychedelic Socialist's Focus ST

The Psychedelic Socialist · Monday at 1:50 PM

Flob said:
I just think he has a new car and is probably excited and likely doesn't need peoples inner most thoughts about an i30n, whether or not I love it is beside the point tbh and I'm just happy he is happy.

I'm just happy to be included in the conversation.

*internetfriends*

Flob · Monday at 3:08 PM

The Psychedelic Socialist said:
I'm just happy to be included in the conversation.

*internetfriends*

R3k1355 · Monday at 3:46 PM

SC03OTT said:
Certainly can be in my Golf. Agreed that it’s a total s**t feature. Mainly as it doesn’t just pick up signs on the road you’re on but, also those on backs of vehicles, side roads and any temporary limits (I’m thinking those 20mph school limits that are active when the lights are flashing). Absolute gash.

Must be hilarious being in one of those vans that has several speed signs printed on the back of it.

Brigsy · Monday at 3:48 PM

I wonder if it would pick up the one on the rear of my Kangoo. It says 60 but ive modified it with a sharpie so it says 160mph

R3k1355 · Monday at 3:49 PM

The Psychedelic Socialist said:
I've decided to keep it standard for the time being at least, with a view to maybe have the Mountune M330 map and intercooler fitted next year which would take it to (funnily enough) 330bhp and 515nm of torque, both comfortably more than the old Fiesta.

Do certain Mountune maps retain the original warranty? Have I remembered that right?

The Psychedelic Socialist · Monday at 6:00 PM

R3k1355 said:
Do certain Mountune maps retain the original warranty? Have I remembered that right?

Nope. That hasn't been the case since the Mk2 IIRC.

My warranty only runs until next Feb I think, so that's an ideal time to start spending...

-Jamie- · Monday at 9:05 PM

McGherkin said:
You know you don't have to talk about Volvos, don't you?

I just mean we have fantastic chassis these days, cars that handle brilliantly, but they all sound exactly the same. I could put you in a dark room and play you the sound of a Megane, Focus, i30N and Civic and you simply would not know. I just wish manufacturers could build something that sounds different.

Likewise, you stick one of these next to an i30n and take the badges off.... same car.

Like I said, these are great cars, absolutely. I just wish they had a bit more soul like the old ones had. Especially as the Focus was one of the least restrained in the styling department.

Least restrained?

They looked like a boggo focus with two exhaust tips 😂

The Psychedelic Socialist · 2025-04-02T08:37:14+0100

Batter is definitely fucked.

Left it on a charger overnight and it's only made it back to 63% SoC so it simply can't take a charge. Faulty buttons did all work though post-charging so I'm confident they'll work full-time once the battery is replaced.

Only annoyance now is that I can't book it in with Ford until the 16th and even then it's for a diagnostic which may then require another booking / wait to actually get a battery out of them. It'll be particularly annoying if they then just replace it with another 60Ah unit.

What are my chances of asking the supplying Ford dealer to simply go halves on a Halfords 75Ah battery?

MLB · 2025-04-02T08:40:45+0100

If they're anything like BMW I've dealt with less than zero 😂

But can always try, especially on such a new car.

Hixle · 2025-04-02T09:18:06+0100

I like that. Gel badges next?

ForceIndia · 2025-04-02T09:24:04+0100

Hixle said:
I like that. Gel badges next?

Gally · 2025-04-02T10:25:56+0100

I like it! Driven a few and they always seemed more... tighter than the mk3 ever felt. Can't think of another word. Also felt lighter on it's feet than the mk3.

My brother had his Puma in this colour, love the brakes and wheels, i'm not normally a black wheel fan, atually I dislike them, but that green doesn't suit silver/lighter wheels for some reason. My Brother's Puma ST had the twisted grey ones, they looked alright.

Rojer · 2025-04-02T10:29:30+0100

The Psychedelic Socialist said:
Batter is definitely fucked.

Left it on a charger overnight and it's only made it back to 63% SoC so it simply can't take a charge. Faulty buttons did all work though post-charging so I'm confident they'll work full-time once the battery is replaced.

Only annoyance now is that I can't book it in with Ford until the 16th and even then it's for a diagnostic which may then require another booking / wait to actually get a battery out of them. It'll be particularly annoying if they then just replace it with another 60Ah unit.

What are my chances of asking the supplying Ford dealer to simply go halves on a Halfords 75Ah battery?

If it's under warranty just let them replace it and change the state of charge then it's a future you problem.

Gally · 2025-04-02T10:50:25+0100

Why would you buy a halfords battery? Wouldn't you just get a good yassa one or something?

I highly doubt they will fit anything upgraded, as it's not the correct battery, even offering to pay extra. I assuem it's needs coded etc for stop start?

The Psychedelic Socialist · 2025-04-02T11:01:19+0100

Gally said:
Why would you buy a halfords battery? Wouldn't you just get a good yassa one or something?

I highly doubt they will fit anything upgraded, as it's not the correct battery, even offering to pay extra. I assuem it's needs coded etc for stop start?

The standard Halfords recommended battery is a 75Ah EFB one which is an upgrade on the 60Ah EFB OE one.

I think the only thing you need to do is a BMS reset which either the installer does, or I can do in Forscan.

I'll probably just hang on for the warranty work and see what they say.

Mr Trailer Man · 2025-04-02T11:04:53+0100

Yuasa make the batteries for Halfrauds.

Suprised it's an EFB battery and not an AGM on a car this age.

The Psychedelic Socialist · 2025-04-02T11:06:42+0100

Mr Trailer Man said:
Yuasa make the batteries for Halfrauds.

Suprised it's an EFB battery and not an AGM on a car this age.

Me too, but all the online reg battery checkers say EFB and the forum reckon EFB too. I think because there's no hybrid gubbins whatsoever they cheaped out on a low capacity EFB.

Mr Trailer Man · 2025-04-02T11:11:55+0100

The Psychedelic Socialist said:
Me too, but all the online reg battery checkers say EFB and the forum reckon EFB too. I think because there's no hybrid gubbins whatsoever they cheaped out on a low capacity EFB.

You can step up to an AGM if you wanted, you just can't go the other way from AGM > EFB

Have a look on Tayna Batteries if you do replace yourself, cheaper than most places.

ForceIndia · 2025-04-02T11:32:12+0100

The Psychedelic Socialist said:
I can do in Forscan.

I definitely didn’t misread this and make the yuk face

The Psychedelic Socialist · 2025-04-02T14:51:01+0100

Glorious weather so thought I'd get around to the first proper clean. Nothing too fancy, just a wash and some SRP but the paint seems to be in pretty great condition so no need for any clay beforehand:

Clart · 2025-04-02T17:50:18+0100

What a fantastic colour that is

The Psychedelic Socialist · 2025-04-02T17:52:51+0100

Clart said:
What a fantastic colour that is

When I was shopping for one I was struggling to get the right spec so I started expanding the search to include grey ones as well. So glad I held out for the green...

fakeConcern · 2025-04-02T19:05:49+0100

Looks fab!

Mr Trailer Man · 2025-04-02T19:39:51+0100

Reminds me of Alien Green where the metallic in the paint comes out in the sun.

Lovely colour that.

The Psychedelic Socialist · 2025-04-02T20:34:39+0100

Sigh. And now the adaptive lights are failing-safe due to the battery and illuminating only the 2m in front of the car. So now I can't drive anywhere at night until Ford sort the f**king battery.

Flob · 2025-04-02T20:51:51+0100

Mr Trailer Man said:
You can step up to an AGM if you wanted, you just can't go the other way from AGM > EFB

Have a look on Tayna Batteries if you do replace yourself, cheaper than most places.

Tanya batteries are superb, arrive quick and have a great range.

The Psychedelic Socialist · 2025-04-02T21:00:23+0100

Presumably the minute I buy a battery myself I'll have no chance of getting it paid for by Ford?

Flob · 2025-04-02T21:03:28+0100

Correct I suspect.

Have they said anything useful?

Mr Trailer Man · 2025-04-02T21:05:27+0100

Surely they'll need to sort it asap.

Bit dangerous driving at night when it could fail at any time?

The Psychedelic Socialist · 2025-04-02T21:06:18+0100

Flob said:
Correct I suspect.

Have they said anything useful?

"Earliest we can book you in is 16th"

Matt Cup · 2025-04-02T21:12:46+0100

The Psychedelic Socialist said:
"Earliest we can book you in is 16th"

Do you not have manufacturers breakdown cover?

When the boot failed to lock on my Leon a quick call to the breakdown company which Seat have resulted in them taking my car to the dealers to be fixed and also arranging a hire car for me. Surely you could use the lights messing up as an excuse for them to pick the car up for you?

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