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I personally want my own Bang Stick to take home for when the Zombie Apocalypse comes. Bottom line is, my cardio isn't what it used to be...

They sent me a mail, as they've owed me money for about 2 years. Said I can have a ticket for this show or Ford Fair in lieu. Ford Fair track action had almost zero view points last year and this one doesn't have any track events. Therefore, I've basically said I'll have my money back, but still waiting. I think they've shot themselves in the foot with this one and maybe it won't go ahead due to the lack of live action and location. I'd like to see myself proved wrong though.

Yes, sounds like a cold and worn oil. Again, going back to the transmissions on the vehicle I work with, the trans has to be brought up to a given working temp before testing any solenoids or clutch fill pressures. This is the same before driving off, the operator is taught to bring the trans up to temp before driving. If you're going for an oil change, you will also need to consider the filter too.

I've just done a bit more searching and it's a minefield. Phone the Ford Dealer with your chassis number, so I can't be held responsible... 😂

I'm guessing that one of those is your transmission and the other is power steering. I think your best course of action is to actually go into a Ford Dealership with your chassis number, as your car could be built different to a 2.0 UK spec car with a 4 speed auto , which is what I'm using as a comparison. Have a look inside one of your door pillars for the build sticker and take a picture of it. Additionally, can you see a build tag somewhere on your trans, possibly on a bellhousing bolt? Sometimes oil choices can be a nightmare. The transmission oil used in the vehicles that I currently work with has 7 different choices in the manufacturers workshop manual. We then had to give them a sample of oil for them to trial for comparison and warranty purposes.

I think yours is Mercon V. Have you got an Owners Handbook in the glove box?

This was a really good event too. Loads of cars on display and good track action.

I used to be attracted to Bush at night. Getting a bit older now though, but still get drawn in and mesmerised occasionally by the scent 😛

You forgot to add how easy it goes from Jeckyll to Hyde

Lot of lads are now rebuilding their 2.3 engines into a modded 2.0 block. Not sure on the whys and wherefores, but it's giving them a stronger engine for more power. Friend of mine paid £32k for his MK3 RS and is probably on his 3rd modded engine now, with about another £20k out of his pocket. Car is in excess of 500 bhp and his missus uses it for the occasional school run 😂

Regarding my previous about going for a smaller bore exhaust 😁 Some good vids done by Graham, fair play.

I find this set up really good for the roads that I drive on and is so much better than my old Bilstien GP1's for puttering about. To be honest, when we say Fast Road this and Fast Road that, at my age, I'm not actually being chased on a daily basis by Rosco P Coltrane. 😁

I had the same issues. Removed my Gp1 Bilstiens as they were seriously too hard. Couldn't find any B6. Went with 146ib Gartrac single leaf and AVO adjustable shocks, set on 6 of 18. These are much more pleasant to drive on a normal road. Was actually opting for Gaz (Col recommended), but was a massive lead time on them.

I would have thought it has some kind of transponder and antenna system, but am guessing at this. Has the key got a small red tab on it?

My old man paid around £45 for a transponder key for his vauxhall about 2 years back.

Massive following of the Ford Focus in the Uk and also fairly big in the U.S. Shows like Ford Fair are now dominated by these, along with Fiesta ST's, as I think its more affordable for the younger petrol heads. Friend of mine paid £32k for a new Mk3 Focus RS when they first came out and has spent over £18k on modifications, although the car externally still looks pretty much standard. Having been in it as a passenger, it is VERY impressive. Have a look at some of the videos and builds on Youtube by BD Performance, as they do some big power mods.

Right, just figured out that the plate on mine is where the servo would go, hence home fabbed plate 👍

Not a chance locally where I live. Choices are rusty, creosote or powdercoat.

Have a look in the engine bay, where the clutch cable goes through the bulkhead. Have you got a plate to the left of it? I have a plate similar plate to this just there, but it looks home fabbed. I'd take a pic, but you'll only say its in its working clothes... 😂

Remember the auctioneers : Presented in her working clothes 😂 Thing is, the catch next to it has recently been powder coated, but I didn't take this off.

They are adjustable in length. I'll measure mine now for spring setting. If someone else with a flat front can do the same...

Just watched this morning and looking forward to following the project. 👍

I wasn't aware that they were different. Here's mine anyway for comparison to the one currently on ebay. The cone shaped adjuster is inside mine, as the thread is turned into the bonnet.

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There's a gasket on there, but not the softest. It is whole though.