Oh, it could be either DPF then lol, that was the crossover point for the Euro 5 emmisions.
My problem with speed in the Focus isn't so much standing start speed (although the EGR mapping dip is annoying). If you push it in every gear from standstill it's surprisingly quick (took an '08 Astra diesel from the lights the other day as he was edging and revving next to me
) ...but if someone pulls out and I have to let off then accelerate again once they've moved over there's just no 'oomph' in any gear. It's like turbo lag but without the expected boost afterwards lol. Just sort of slowly gets moving while there are BMWs and Range Rovers building up behind me and I can only assume it's down to too much weight and not enough gears to keep torque up top? Doesn't give any confidence overtaking on the dually after getting stuck behind a lorry as it needs such a big gap to pull out and make 70 from 50 in 5th or even tried dropping to 4th. Don't know why it seems much quicker from a standstill though, odd! Also seems to be worse with the AC on but I was under the impression AC should cut out under full throttle?
A solid Swedish estate must weigh more than a flimsy Ford hatch surely!?
My problem with speed in the Focus isn't so much standing start speed (although the EGR mapping dip is annoying). If you push it in every gear from standstill it's surprisingly quick (took an '08 Astra diesel from the lights the other day as he was edging and revving next to me
) ...but if someone pulls out and I have to let off then accelerate again once they've moved over there's just no 'oomph' in any gear. It's like turbo lag but without the expected boost afterwards lol. Just sort of slowly gets moving while there are BMWs and Range Rovers building up behind me and I can only assume it's down to too much weight and not enough gears to keep torque up top? Doesn't give any confidence overtaking on the dually after getting stuck behind a lorry as it needs such a big gap to pull out and make 70 from 50 in 5th or even tried dropping to 4th. Don't know why it seems much quicker from a standstill though, odd! Also seems to be worse with the AC on but I was under the impression AC should cut out under full throttle?(25-08-2015, 11:45 AM)Anton Wrote: Don't think theres much weight difference between a Focus and a V50, it's a 59 plate for reference.
A solid Swedish estate must weigh more than a flimsy Ford hatch surely!?