Focus TDCI aftermarket parts

Loris · 16-08-2008, 09:31 PM

Anyone know of any sites which sell aftermarket parts for the focus tdci ?

Ive found this site: http://www.focussport.com/index.htm

but im not sure what products actually can be used on this model focus.. i dont see tdci mentioned anywhere..
In Europe do they call the TDCI another name?

Any info on this would be appreciated!

cheers
Loris

Mullett · 16-08-2008, 10:27 PM

Focussport is US, and all the US models ran on the Focus1 chassis and body up until the 2008 model, so all their stuff is only useful to those with pre-05 focus. I wanted a turbo kit :(

On that note, i don't think they export many diesel cars to the US, especially small ones. I think a car that uses 10L/100km is enough of a shock for the US market, they don't need to know that cars can use 5.

RM.

Lanyi · 16-08-2008, 10:41 PM

Firstly, what aftermarket goodies are you actually after - performance or asthetic stuff?

Asthetic stuff - a lot of people here will mention european-parts.net
Performance - depends on what you need.

Btw, do a search on the forums. This is a on-going popular topic. I am sure you will find what you're looking for.

Loris · 16-08-2008, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lanyi

Firstly, what aftermarket goodies are you actually after - performance or asthetic stuff?

Asthetic stuff - a lot of people here will mention european-parts.net
Performance - depends on what you need.

both really, on european-parts.net what is the model for the tdci ?

I ordered my tdci today should be here next week.. cant wait.. just wanting to know what sort of mods are out there.. but its pretty hard to know when the australians use a different name to the europeans etc.

when i was at the dealer i asked for just small things like the handbrake cover, sports gear knob and pedals.. i was told that i couldnt get the the gear knob because the sports one doesnt have the mechanism to engage reverse (the lift)..
after looking at european-parts i found this:
http://www.european-parts.net/catalo...roducts_id=367
which looks exactly the same.. was the dealer lieing to me? has anyone else got the sports gear knob on the tdci 6speed ?

AnthonyTDCi · 16-08-2008, 11:18 PM

im pretty sure ford dont make a sports knob for the tdci.

this is the section you need for your car. it covers all of the LS/LT models...
http://www.european-parts.net/catalo...x.php?cPath=58

some parts obviously wont fit.....some xr5 stuff like bodykits and grilles and stuff.

if you are unsure about what will and wont fit just ask someone on here.

Loris · 16-08-2008, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnthonyTDCi

im pretty sure ford dont make a sports knob for the tdci.

this is the section you need for your car. it covers all of the LS/LT models...
http://www.european-parts.net/catalo...x.php?cPath=58

some parts obviously wont fit.....some xr5 stuff like bodykits and grilles and stuff.

if you are unsure about what will and wont fit just ask someone on here.

Thanks Anthony, and everyone else.. appreciate the help

Mullett · 17-08-2008, 01:22 PM

Save your money, and save up for an XR5

RM.

*counting pennies*

Loris · 17-08-2008, 04:34 PM

has anyone had any experience on this product:
http://tdi-tuning.co.uk/store/index....&productId=340

?

AnthonyTDCi · 18-08-2008, 12:23 PM

im curious about it too...

wonder how the fuel economy would be once fitted?

Mullett · 18-08-2008, 05:56 PM

Does it explain anywhere how it works? i'm guessing that it interferes with the signal from the ECU and either increases the fuel pressure, or increases the duration of the injectors. Either way, it should make more power, but it'd need to be done right, otherwise it'd drive strange, use more fuel and possibly stutter.

RM.

Loris · 19-08-2008, 08:04 PM

hey guys ive been going back and forth with someone from the sales team for this product: here is the email..
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should be read from the bottom up!
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Hi Loris,

Thanks for your mail. This product is a fully digital system which will increase your performance by 25bhp whilst increasing your Torque by 50Nm and improving your Fuel Efficiency by 3-4MPG on average. The additional Power & Torque is highly beneficial for towing and over taking.

This system retails at £234.99 including VAT & 1st Class Recorded Insured Postage.

The link to your system is:

http://www.tdi-tuning.co.uk/store/in...&productId=340

Please note our website is under some development and the bhp refered in this product may differ from your engine's output however please be assured this is for your vehicle.

Please note that we can accept Paypal payments to sales@TDI-tuning.co.uk or alternatively we can accept Credit Card payments by calling our sales office on 01245 392255 Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm. Your item will be dispatched immediately upon confirmation of completed transaction.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email, as this will enable us to respond to your question quicker and more efficiently.

Kind Regards,

Graeme

Sales Consultant

>Hi Graeme,
>Can you please provide a link to the item specified below.
>
>Regards,
>Loris
>

>Hi Loris,
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>for the 2.0 TDCI 2008 engine we would recommend the CRTD3 unit at
>£328.99, this system will give you smooth power delivery of an extra
>25bhp and increase your MPG by 3-4.
>we can take an order on 01245 392255 Mon-Fi 8-5pm GMT.
>
>thanks
>Graeme
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>>Thank you for using our on-line form.
>>Your entries were as follows -
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>>Query - Hi, Im from Australia and have recently bought a 2008 Ford
>>Focus
>TDCi:
>>http://www.ford.com.au/servlet/Conte...249624&pagenam
>>e=FOA%2F
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>>FYPage%2FDefault1024&c=DFYPage
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>>Just wondering which kit you would recommend, as I am not sure of what
>>the equivalent model is in the UK.
>>Thanks
>>Loris
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>>Please check the details and ensure they are correct We will do our
>>best to contact you within 48 hours with a reply
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>>Many thanks
>>TDI-tuning team
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>If we can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.
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>Kind Regards,
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>Graeme
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Loris · 19-08-2008, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mullett

Does it explain anywhere how it works? i'm guessing that it interferes with the signal from the ECU and either increases the fuel pressure, or increases the duration of the injectors. Either way, it should make more power, but it'd need to be done right, otherwise it'd drive strange, use more fuel and possibly stutter.

RM.

I just sent him another email asking how exactly the unit works.. will let you guys know the result

Loris · 19-08-2008, 08:40 PM

got a reply straight away this time

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Hi Loris,

The system connects to your Fuel pressure sensor on the common fuel rail on the top of your engine. it works by taking the fueling information from the ECU and making slight adjustments to it to release the additional power the engine is capable of producing. By increasing the engine power output your engine becomes more fuel efficient. typically increasing your MPG by 3-4.
Attached is an image of the TDCI common fuel rail and the connector at the front, your connector may be on the left hand side instead but its easily located with ease.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email, as this will enable us to respond to your question quicker and more efficiently.

Kind Regards,

Graeme

Sales Consultant
sales@tdi-tuning.co.uk
www.tdi-tuning.co.uk

>Hi Graeme,
>Is there any more info on how this unit works, eg. How is it able to
>produce the extra 25bhp\50Nm torque, what does it do to the engine
>exactly.. Im after the more technical side of it.. etc?
>
>Any more info on this would be great and very much appreciated and will
>help me decide on whether or not to buy the unit.
>
>Cheers,
>Loris.

BlackLS · 19-08-2008, 08:59 PM

Sounds like a sensor bender, but a very good one...

Mullett · 19-08-2008, 10:35 PM

yeah, that'd be my bet as well. I don't doubt that it'd make the extra power, but I'm curious about the extra fuel efficiency. There's two ways it could work, the first is to bend the signal all the time, hence higher fuel pressure, more power, more response, etc, but a higher idle speed and a bunch of other issues, or it could simply allow more 'headroom', so full throttle effectivly takes you further. That'd be the obvious solution, but it won't change fuel economy, unless you drive at full throttle everywhere, then it'd get worse.

RM.

Loris · 19-08-2008, 10:52 PM

if anyone is interested.. they are selling them on ebay as well and they are a shitload cheaper:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FORD-FOCUS-MO...QQcmdZViewItem

here is another brand:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Diesel-Tuning...QQcmdZViewItem

Mullett · 20-08-2008, 12:45 AM

I'd love to look inside...I almost think it'd just be a variable resistor or potentiometer...either way, if it works, it works...How is it adjustable though? Does it come with software and a cable?

That said...i'd just buy one and see if it works, pretty hard to blow a diesel up...

And if it doesn't work, you can send it back...

RM.

Loris · 20-08-2008, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mullett

I'd love to look inside...I almost think it'd just be a variable resistor or potentiometer...either way, if it works, it works...How is it adjustable though? Does it come with software and a cable?

Hi Loris,

The system in question is fully adjustable via a small screw on the rear of the unit which increases or decreases the amount of fuel pressure entering the injectors. the system is very easy to adjust and complete instructions are provided. This system cannot be connected to a PC.

thanks

Graeme

>Hi Graeme,
>
>Thanks again for the prompt reply!
>Is the unit adjustable? Can you choose how much power it increases by?
>Does it come with any software\cable to connect to a computer with?
>
>Thanks,
>Loris.

Mullett · 22-08-2008, 12:01 AM

That looks very much like a serial port on the module...I wonder what it's for? I'm guessing the screw adjusts a trimpot or something. Either ways, I'd get one, seems like a great idea, and if it fails, send it back. If you can spare the coin, get before and after dyno runs...

RM.

AnthonyTDCi · 22-08-2008, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mullett

If you can spare the coin, get before and after dyno runs...

RM.

i would definately factor the cost of a dyno run into it. would be pointless if you couldnt see what the ACTUAL gains were instead of just going by how the car feels.

davocol · 22-08-2008, 11:12 PM

Very interested in this, have been for a while. I have just purchased this car outright from the lease company. This might be my first mod I think.

RJO89 · 23-08-2008, 01:19 AM

I don't know about this sort of thing. Wouldn't you be best off to buy a Code:Red ECU tuner (similar to a dreamscience)? It's a well known brand, you can do a whole lot more with it, and although it costs an extra few bob, it'd probably be worth it in the long run...
But as I said, I don't know a whole bunch about this stuff.

melbzetec · 23-08-2008, 08:46 AM

eg.

http://www.european-parts.net/catalo...roducts_id=721

http://www.european-parts.net/catalo...roducts_id=765

http://www.european-parts.net/catalo...roducts_id=790

If it was me, I'd be looking at the Code Red Air Filter, and Code Red Chiptuner thru the ECU

melbzetec · 23-08-2008, 09:39 AM

p.s. If you can, get a copy of the current (July 2008) FastFord magazine (UK). It has a 6 page article on tuning the Ford TDCI engines

Turbodiesel · 23-08-2008, 11:26 AM

I'm interested to see if the "Better fuel economy" part actually works in practice. I have no doubt the engine has plenty of power left in it though, however the system would have to be easily switchable for when a service is needed...