carlo

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Whats common faults on them what to look out for?

Where do yoou get carbon front splitters?

I have already bought one just not picked it up yet?

Whats the do & donts

Miller 3

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not Kelvs one was it bud?

R5AAL

There are a couple of common issues lol

Heater matrix pipes bursting- roose make stronger ones
Crankcase breather pipe splitting/colapsing- again roose make upgrade
Thermostat housings crack - RSOC member makes aluminium ones
Oil cooler water pipe elbow corrode - nortech performance make upgrade
Chargecooler water pumps stop working - RSOC member recons them
Turbo oil return pipes corrode too - JEK performance make upgrade

Thats about it off the top of my head, dont be put off just things to check and replace in time.

DON'T fit an atmospheric dump valve - won't run right.

DO join the RSOC because the info/help/savings on parts is fantastic!

For a carbon splitter, you can only get them from one person but you need to be an RSOC member

AWESOME car, i love mine i'm sure you'll love yours too when ya get it.

Once your a RSOC member and use the forum you'll find out exactly what to do and where to get it from, 300bhp is easy

Gaz 88

defo join the rsoc carlo as above all the weak areas can be upgraded in time, and 300bhp is easy with NMM.
also big discounts off people on the rsoc for most things.

carlo

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Thanks for the info guys i am a rsoc member i had my 3 door over there for sale im picking my car up later in the week when the timing belts been fitted. must have tho is a carbon splitter they look great with them i saw one on ebay not sure if it was upto much i will post the link later im at work just now so cant get into ebay.

AJC

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you bought one from some one of here carlo?

Rs(555)

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ford motorsport manifold,forge actuator,k+n induction kit,full mongoose,front mount cooler,remap ,tuna,[blue fin and a e map} i thinkshould make a rapid car ,mine was .......my car kept hitting boost cut after it was remapped and kept going into limp modefitted forge actuator and all was well again......

carlo

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Andy i bought one from andy gallacher!

D5 was it the actuator that was at fault causing it to hit the boost cut ?

carlo

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The intercooler kits are a fortune for these cars

Gaz 88

it will do that, after the bluefin and decat actuator is the way to go running direct.

Gaz 88

the pro alloy one you can get for Ł950 now but it fits like a dog and you have to replace all the hoses. airtec do one for Ł650 that fits better and even a few people on the rsoc have made there own kit up, and they are cheaper

FOCUSTARD PIE

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Creative carbon do the splitters, vents and fog surrounds.

www.creativecarbon.com

carlo

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Cool thanks guys im usually into cosworths these are new to me! gaz when you say direct do you mean use a boost controller or bleed valve? instead of the original boost solenoid? what boost do they run with bluefin or remap!? i will get a decat & exhaust but will wait n find a 2nd hand one.

cootsie

If you have a map (Bluefin or whatever) you dont need a bleed valve or boost controller.

Leave the original solenoid connected electrically just remove the hoses.

Fit a forge actuator with the correct spring.

Connect the hose from the actuator to the turbine housing. Use a boost gauge to set what boost you want. (22psi should be fine)

Try going over the RSOC and all you questions will be answered

carlo

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Thanks mate just renewed my membership there

carlo

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Not a fan of the rsoc web site get lost on it there is that much on it! i will need to get the hang of it. I get what you mean about the actuator now. How much power are the standard charge coolers good for? if they are ok at 20 psi i wot be changing it.

Gaz 88

as coosie has said above about the actuator. there are people running over 370bhp on the standard charge coolers but people tend to go to air to air if doing a few track days!

as for the splitter get on the rsoc introduce yourself and send a pm to shins for the best price anywhere

Gaz 88

as said most people running 21/22psi running direct i know some are running over that!

carlo

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Thanks for your help mate i will get over there & order a splitter learning curve this

dingla rs

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you go ne pics new rs then carlo?

carlo

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Picked it up tonight get pics up at the weekend

dingla rs

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nice one i love the focus rs there great t drive ,bet u didnt get ne pics of me shell while u wer there lol ,shud be hme in few weeks for me look at neway

Rs(555)

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the charge cooler pumps can stop working matewhich can meen melting engine if temps get too hot .......my mate just fitted a airtec cooler kit on his frs ,said it was a git to fit but has increased the power of car just by fitting coolerand looks awsome behind grillmy frs kept hitting boost cut because ecu was shutting it down as overboost.....we disconected the boost solonoid and ran the boost direct through forge actuator and it was fine....i think you will be very happily surprised how well these cars go,handle......good luck with it anyway cheers jeff,oh and rsoc website there is lots of helpfull info ,bits for sale group buys etc..well worth a visit

carlo

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Dingla sorry mate i was jjust in & out because i was getting a lift to pick my other car up so was in a hurry!

How do you know if the pumps are working or not? thats a worry i will get over to the rsoc i couldnt find the guy with the splitters could someone point me his way

R5AAL

dingla rs

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no bover carlo

Gaz 88

also invest in a scanguage! could save your engine! thats how you know if the cc pump stops working!

carlo

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Cool will do i need one of they splitters scan gauge that sounds like a sec's monitor type thing very handy

stevenebm

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carlo for you insanity and wallet id say a splitter.set of wheels and lower it.i can see you saying to the chick ah fuck it the windows are ok as they are.

Gaz 88

get on the rsoc now mate! yer measure intake temps, water temps, voltage ect and plug into the odb port about Ł120 last time i checked! saved a few engines tho

Rs(555)

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to check is charge cooler is working properly you take the cap off the resevour [located on rear bulkhead area behind battery... and take cap off it ,when engine is running you should see water being squirted inside tank

carlo

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Like them loking standard mate , i want a splitter , exhaust ,andy remapped it & put a timing belt on it.

carlo

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D5 thanks mate i will sit at work 2 moro when quiet on the rsoc site & have a read really want a splitter

andrewg

you will see the water flowing through the wee resivoir on bulkhead,,,,not when your driving thou!

Gaz 88

Thats where the scanguage comes in, keep an eye on the temps!

woolford

dingla rs

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fitted scangauage on m8 other nite plugs in to diagnostic plug under dash .nice bit a kit for 120 quid

Focus Si

i am so after a front splitter, i got a MK1 Focus with reiger bumper, i have checked out creative carbon but no joy , could some one point me in the right direction? is fitting it easy how do u fit to the bumper ?

dingla rs

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pumaspeed m8 do spliters

CarbonRick

You got any pics up yet Carlo?