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26-10-2011, 01:49 PM
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Zetec MC Hatch TDCi
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 61
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G'day All,
Have been lurking reading a number of threads this week whilst waiting a chance to post. Picked up my Ink Blue Zetec Hatch MC TDCi (demo unit) last Monday & gotta say in the short time I've had it I'm stoked! This thing drives like it's on rails compared to the 1999 AU Fairmont Wagon I traded on it. Also the finish is far superior & switches feel like they are quite sturdy & hopefully won't give me the constant problems my AU gave me. The window & reading switches on that vehicle were absolute crap & if not used regularly would cease to function. Also so far I'm not missing moving from the six. Will get a better idea this weekend as I plan to do my fav circuit up through Maleny via the Bruce Hwy & back down to Brissy through Mt Mee. Some nice tight curves with steep grades plus a bit of 110kph highway cruising to see how she goes. I'm finding out new things with the Mondy almost daily as the manual is such a hefty read. Can't believe there is so much in these vehicles for the price. Hopefully looking forward to many years of happy motoring. Although I am taking it back to the dealers this Friday as the OAT read out appears to be stuck on 60 deg. I know this car is hot but that is rediculous! LOL Cheers, Ross |
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26-10-2011, 07:22 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 614
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there's tuning options for the TDCi if you want to beef it up a bit...
 i think you'll be pretty happy. mondeo is the best kept motoring secret in australia. people (read falcadore owners) keep running them down, but if they actually every drove one they'd change their mind pretty quick... ;)
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Ex-ride: 2010 MB Mondeo - Panther Black - Just a little bit modified  New ride: 2010 LV Focus XR5 - Moondust Silver - More mods than you can poke a stick at 
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26-10-2011, 11:02 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Auckland, NZ
Posts: 1,255
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yes, they're a good car and great value. And you will save so much money on fuel costs.
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MB Mondeo TDCi wagon, sea grey, on MAK Invidia 16" wheels. |
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27-10-2011, 10:59 AM
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Zetec MC Hatch TDCi
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 61
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Thanks for the replies guys.
Mondo, sounds interesting re the tuning options. Not sure if I'd do any changes to stock as yet but am interested in finding out what's possible. Also just a question as to what you guys use to clean the dash with? I used to use Kitten/Armor All(??) on the AU however the finish on the Mondy doesn't look like it would look too good with the shine these products produce. |
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27-10-2011, 11:01 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Auckland, NZ
Posts: 1,255
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Someone should start a thread on diesel tuning options...
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MB Mondeo TDCi wagon, sea grey, on MAK Invidia 16" wheels. |
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27-10-2011, 05:32 PM
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Tippy-tronic Free Zone
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 897
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Armor All leaves a shiny film (slightly greasy) and will reflect badly in the windscreen.
Damp cloth only. |
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28-10-2011, 01:04 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Sydney
Posts: 917
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31-10-2011, 02:15 PM
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Zetec MC Hatch TDCi
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 61
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Thanks for the replies guys.
Have decided I will definitely not be using Armor All type productd on this dash. Will stick to damp cloth I guess. |
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