Pooh_Bore

Did you order the S-Max. We have one and its top notch.

Interior & exterior pics here http://www.fordeurope.net/forum/viewtop ... c&start=50 doesn't look 100% new to me. The interior is horrible with the new Sony stereo plonked into the old dash.

Where are you - I know of a nice 1.6 loaded ghia thats for sale

I thought that this was a recall on the earlier cars to have a new switch fitted. If it was its a little concernng that new models are still having problems.

I thought you could get a full Ipod installation for the 6000 cd (centre volume knob) which charges it and allows you to control it from the stalk ??? http://www.focusowners.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20412

Our dealer didn't change the brake fluid until the 3 rd service. Big difference in braking after. He also forgot to check the rear pads on the second service. New discs and pads a fortnight later

I am determined to get an Ipod connection instead of a changer so is the 6000 radio mentioned above the one with central knob ? :shock:

I have just had a hands free kit fitted and the installer reckons my headunit is a quadlock / can bus connection. He says that its already wired for a cd changer but you could fit an Ipod interface. Whats he on about quadlock can bus - (I understand quad bike, cans, cancan or buses but ?????)? Where would the changer be and would the wiring be ready to plug a changer in ? if the wires are there what could I plug into it to get an Ipod type device working (Cheaply) Any advice would be most welcome Thanks Pooh (I.C.E. illiterate)

If its the 7500 system (roof mounted) I think it also has sockets to plug in 2 wired sets - but I dont know if that then deactivates the wireless. The headphones we have are infra red. hope that helps.

Slightly off topic but my new S-Max has a sticker inside the fuekl flap saying Ford recommends BP ultimate " However when we insured our car through Ford insure one of their promotions was £50 worth of Fuel vouchers for ...... youv'e guessed it .......Shell !

2004 1.6 tdci - 35k and 3 oil leaks (1k, 20k & 30K

Stick your hand into the gap between the base and the seat back and at the edge of the seat you should feel a horizontal bar each side. the plastic guides just clip over the bar holding the cloth out of the way. Extra guides cost us about £5 for our Britax car seat so £15 for 30 seconds work per seat is bonkers. Don't forget to check if the seat needs a top tether - our Britax one did

What don't i like about the C-Max ? That I'm driving it and my wife's driving our new S-Max :evil:

Ours with EPB had the pads and the discs replaced at 25k.....The garage foget to check them at the service and 2 weeks later we had the worn out pads pads replaced but they had wrecked the discs

Mothercare do a "neatseat" which is a thick rubber protector

Try this thread http://www.ffoc.co.uk/modules.php?name= ... roof+rails

Is Mastertech still about ???

Broadspeed.com have some good prices, and remember a few quotes from the net to waive at the salesman does wonders in the price negotiation !

It doesn't get you an insurance discount though ! :(

The wolfman lives here www.focusowners.com I think the cost is about £1200 painted and fitted.

Your car seat should come with one set of guides. Put your hand between the base and back of the rear outer car seats and you should be able to feel / see 2 horizontal bars approx 1.5 inches long. Your guides should clip over these to provide a "tunnel" through the cloth to allow the seat to clamp onto. Very important - your child seat may need a top tether in the C-Max (our Britax seat does).

Will you open up the other members only areas - if its only moderators & administrators posting ?

How do you adjust the Xenons for continental driving ? (We are going on holiday later in the year with the new car which will have Xeneons ?)

We have had our Travelpilot EX replaced under warranty recently and did not have to run the demo to set it up. As you havn't got a manual you need to recalibrate the unit when you change tyres. There were cd's on ebay for sale a while back and the 2006 version for GB & Ireland had: Connecting Road Network: Detailed street network of Great Britain. Detailed street network of Belfast, Greater Dublin and 15 Irish cities including Cork, Galway and Limerick. Major Road Network: In addition to the street network in Great Britain, Northern Ireland and Ireland this product includes

It would be handy if service reception staff could take a verbal statement from the customer about a fault and convert it into a meaningful statement for the mechanic to diagnose. I'm going to be outrageous and suggest that they give the mechanic the customers number if he is having trouble tracing a fault so we can aim for the holy grail of 1 visit to fix a fault ! :lol: