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The CD player time changed automatically on Friday (5 days after summer time change), it updated itself whilst receiving a travel alert!! Anyways better late than never Russell

Hi I am having trouble in changing the time (adding one hour for summer time). I go into the menu system, adjust the time - then after a few minutes it changes back. I don't know if the system is using RDS time & date. Any suggestions place. Regards Russell

The MS Design Body Kit supplied and fitted by C D Bramall (Leicester) is excellent kit See photos at http://www.com247.net/fordfocus.htm Russell

I am collecting some price data for various regions. What is the typical price being asked for a first time service (1.6 Petrol 12500miles) from the Ford Dealers around the country? Prices in Leicester vary from £124.50 to £160.00 (nearly +30% difference) It pays to shop around! Table of prices and details to be posted on this forum shortly Russell Pictures of New Ford Focus MK2 Titanium with MS Design Body Kit at http://www.com247.net/fordfocus.htm

I am a technical colorist, and have experience paint match problems for Ford and from dealers like C D Bramall. Commercially, Ford attempts to colour macth to best ability and limits variation from one substrate to another (painted metal, to ABS or Plastic bumpers etc.) All substrates (depending on base colour) will appear different if painted with same paint colour formula. The quality (colour temperature) and intensity of light (Lux) will have dramatic effect of the perception of colour, different viewing angles will also give different results. Some paints contain pearl effects, and will ap

Ford has just released software fix (available on disk for Dealers) to fix the problem of the SONY 6CD player locking up. (Enable to eject disks and load new disks when all 6 were previously loaded. The Ford Technical Service Bulletin is 49/05. Russell

I have the new TITANIUM in Aquarius Blue. The MS body kit was coloured matched, but since this is plastic (ABS) it does not match the metal body work exactly. The factory fitted bumpers did not match too. Its a problem with using metallic/pearl effect paints. The viewing angle changes the appearance and also the colour looks slightly different as the daylight colour changes. This is normal and is considered commercial. ABS, fibre class, metal body panels are different substrates and paint up slightly different to each other. Russell PS Stay away from metalic and pearl effect paints if you wan

You didn't press the MAX button by mistake did you? My Air Condioning works fine. I usually use on AUTO setting, at 20oC. Keeps the car nice and cool. Russell

Have managed to get oC on A/C and MPG Following the advice given on here it is possible to get your trip computer to work in MPG and display the temperature on both the A/C and computer in oC. Instructions ------------- 1/ Change to MPG (using imperial / metric selection) 2/ The cycle to OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE on trip computer and press the reset/select button until oC is displayed. This way you can simple switch to oC or oF and still maintain MPG on your fuel displays. Simple - The dealer didn't even know! Thanks Russell

SONY 6CD PLAYER - Only operates correctly when 5 or less discs are loaded! The Ford Motor Company has today issued a broadcast message to all dealers - dated 5/5/2005. It basically says that there is a known problem (not associated to any particular batch), that the Sony CD unit locks up and does not eject the discs. The temporary solution is to disconnect from the power supply (removing fuse), repower up and remove 1 disc. Using 5 or less discs will ensure correct operation. Dealers have been specifically instructed under no circumstances should units be replaced!. How does this effec

If you switch to Fuel consumption to MPG, you get oF on computer and on the AC display. I don't think its possible to get oC with MPG. Unless somebody can tell me how? Ford has got this totally mixed up!. I think they need to do a software/firmware update for UK users Russell

52 Litres X 86p (Leicester Prices) = £44.72 Unless the petrol pumps are outside calibration! Russell

I am only getting around 25-30 MPG (mixture of town and motorway driving!). My old 1.6 got around 45-50 MPG. Can any one offer any advice. I think I need to get the engine examined by the dealer. At this rate a full tank does around 300 miles (Expensive at £45). Russell

Very nice car - same body kit (MS Designs) as mine Photos at http://www.com247.net/fordfocus.htm Russell

Finally arrived and fitted by the dealer, the new FOCUS and TITANIUM logo's. Russell

Sat Nav and Road Angel works ok through the Ford Heated Screens, no need to have external GPS aerials fitted. The only screen that gives some problems with GPS reception is the Anti-Solar Glare one from Ford. In any case both screens have areas at each side of the mounted 'rear view' mirror that you can attach gps aerials to, these are orginally designed by Ford to stick 'road toll transmitters' for the use in Europe and other countries. Russell

I opted for permanent fixed wiring. The units are both fixed on the dash board compartment flap (easily replaced later), and wired into ignition circuit 1. No wires flapping around the console area, and very neat install using the brackets supplied with the equipment. Russell

Hi, colour was important for me too. My old Focus 02 Reg was the limited edition 'Silver' in machine silver. I wanted a totally different colour for my new car, and really wanted INK BLUE in the Titanium model, which wasn't available, so I opted for the metallic Aquarius Blue. On seeing the car, this colour is eye catching and lots of people say 'nice colour' Russell

The suspension is standard. I had lowered suspension of my last focus (Limited edition Silver), and it was a nightmare for parking. I think I will leave this alone for the first year at least - the 18" wheels look in portion to the new car shape and height. Russell

I will do more close-up photos tomorrow morning of the wheels, exhaust pipe, and body kit parts. Russell

The wheels are the ones in the top photo. Silver ones (chrome) not the matt finished ones. Russell

Hi Guys... As promised here are some photos of my New Focus MK2 (Titanium 115PS) with MS Design Body Kit Titanium MK2 with Full Leather Seats, Dual Auto A/C, 18" Ford Silver Alloys and Sony 6CD. Mods are Ford (MS Design) Full Body Kit (Coloured Matched), with twin s/s exhaust tail pipe. This was expertly fitted by the lads at C D Bramall in Leicester. The fitting of the kit did not affect my insurance premium (Ford Insure), as this is an approved Ford Body Kit and fitting was done by a Ford Dealership. Let me know what you think Russell http://www.com247.net/fordfocus.htm

Looks good - top style! If you dont mind me asking how much was the kit? and much did it cost to fit? Russell PS My car is in the garage for the rest of the week, having a full MS Design Kit fitted onto it. Pick it up on Friday afternoon - can't wait to see it.

Hey, I have heard of a lot of complaints regards the badging of the New Titanium Model. This is currently the top of the range product offering from the Ford Motor Company, It seems that they can't deliver the cars with the correct badges on, some have 'Sport' or 'Ghia' fixed in error and lots without badges at all. If they can't get the badges right, this surely indicates an issue with their quality assurance systems! - are we sure that the car contains the correct parts in other places? What is the official Ford response to this?? Ford Press Department 01277 253000 - May have the answe

I have had my new Ford Focus since 1st March (05 Reg). This is a Titanium model in Aquarius Blue, with Ford Silver 18" Alloys, Auto Dual A/C & Sony 6CD Upgrade and Full Leather heated seats. This is my 3rd Focus, last Focus was the limited edition "Silver". The Titanium is very nice to drive, smart interior and the looks are impressive. I have ordered the MS Designs Body Kit, and this is being fitted by C D Bramall starting tomorrow (Wednesday/Thursday). I will post some photographs as soon as possible for all to see!. P.S. Has any one got the official "TITANIUM BADGE" yet, my car was deli