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14-02-2009, 07:53 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Does anyone here own any model Focus Ghia?? they are most likely owned by retireee age people, so many not in majority of owners on here.., but i think one would be a handy acquisition 2nd hand, being in Qld the climate control would be handy, can this be retro fitted to an LX model? hmmm
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14-02-2009, 10:35 PM
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Starter Motor
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At the very least , you'll be looking at this job list to change over from Manual AirCon to Auto AirCon ...
Dash out , change wiring loom in dash , change complete heater box over , degas AirCon system , drain radiator coolant then refill . Then you may need to get the Ford Dealer Diagnostic tool to programme the system to your particular car ... Best option is to look around for a wreck and get the whole system complete . Good luck if you go down this road . |
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15-02-2009, 12:43 AM
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Badly Focused
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For the LS/LT models I have seen an aftermarket modules which simply click into the round port where the fan speed switch and temperature control and take over by digital climate control.
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07 LT CL, CAI, timing, XR5 springs, LS Zetec wheels 16.045...0.05 of a second! I wanted a 15sec pass! 93 GSR/Evo3...too much to mention, 12.2sec 1/4, FOR SALE! *Maybe we don't try putting holes in things that sink, yeah?* |
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15-02-2009, 09:32 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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RM, you mean something Like This?
Didnt look like a massive package either, might be cheapish to post as well... |
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15-02-2009, 12:39 PM
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Old enough to know better
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Location: Melbourne
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You'll often find used auto climate controls for the LR on UK Ebay
eg http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Focus-Ghi...1%7C240%3A1318 Not sure what is involved in fitting however. I'm sure FFOC has how to's
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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15-02-2009, 12:47 PM
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Old enough to know better
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Just had a look on the FFOCUK website on what's involved, and 3 very experienced guys, who know what they're doing, took 3 long days to do it.
Their advice? "It's a massive pain in the ****, and DON"T do it"
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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15-02-2009, 09:03 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Hahaha, if its that hard to do..... my question becomes, do i find a LS Ghia, or stick to a LS LX.... and just manually adjust as i have done for years.... my the main family car will have climate when it arrives.....
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16-02-2009, 04:54 AM
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Badly Focused
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Quote:
-RM.
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07 LT CL, CAI, timing, XR5 springs, LS Zetec wheels 16.045...0.05 of a second! I wanted a 15sec pass! 93 GSR/Evo3...too much to mention, 12.2sec 1/4, FOR SALE! *Maybe we don't try putting holes in things that sink, yeah?* |
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16-02-2009, 08:39 AM
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Yet again you can ask yourself this, is it worth changing to a different car for the sake of having gucci digital climate control. I personally wouldn't bother, but I have seen people do similar things before though. I live up in Townsville and just have the aircon all the time, if it gets too cold just turn the knob up a couple notches on the temp adjuster, or reduce the fan. Sure beats going through all the work to get a new car or even ripping the dash/console apart to change a unit.
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16-02-2009, 08:40 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Sorry, i think i have confused.... Im trading my LR Zetec in on a LS LX or LS Ghia.... Im just going to have a good look around at what i can get If i can get a Ghia cheap enough the climate would be handy, but an LX would do the job just as good
Was more of a theoretical question, could it be done? but it seems a little too complex for me to complete... and not worth paying for someone to do it... if i feel its required, i just find a ghia, if one is available. |
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17-02-2009, 12:43 AM
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Badly Focused
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Oh, in that case, get the ghia, no question. The price difference will be pretty minimal, but you'll have to deal with it being an auto...
-RM.
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07 LT CL, CAI, timing, XR5 springs, LS Zetec wheels 16.045...0.05 of a second! I wanted a 15sec pass! 93 GSR/Evo3...too much to mention, 12.2sec 1/4, FOR SALE! *Maybe we don't try putting holes in things that sink, yeah?* |
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17-02-2009, 11:49 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Its all good... have to report on findings! Only thing i dont like about the Ghia is the wheels.... i prefer the LX wheels... |
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17-02-2009, 12:27 PM
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Eat my Brake Dust
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Wheels can be changed a little easier than the a/c...
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