C30, is there a driver's footwell light?

[kmb]

Morning folks, I've had my C30 for 7 months now and only just noticed that there is no driver's side footwell light when I get in, although there is a passenger side one...

Is there a light this side and where is it? I've looked around and couldn't easily see where the bulb would be, clearly needs replacement if there is one.

Cheers, it's a very minor thing but slightly annoying

[T5R92011]

Yup, theres a bulb under there at the far edge of the plastic trim

[kmb]

Thanks for the confirmation, it'll prevent my old bones and me laying upside down searching for something that may not have existed!

I'll get it replaced.

[Markos01]

Originally Posted by kmb

Thanks for the confirmation, it'll prevent my old bones and me laying upside down searching for something that may not have existed!

I'll get it replaced.

Off-topic KMB, but how is your C30? Are you loving it still and has it been behaving?

[kmb]

Originally Posted by Markos01

Off-topic KMB, but how is your C30? Are you loving it still and has it been behaving?

Hello car twin buddy - 7 or 8 months in and still enjoying it, although I'm quite a low user and have only covered 2500 miles. The exhaust pops always bring a smile!

The only issue I've suffered was poor and inefficient air con, tried a regas and this only lasted a month, the tracer in the refridgerant confirmed that the condensor needed changing. Bought a Valeo condensor online and it was nearly another £300 to get it fitted (including a new dryer and seals as well for good measure).

How about your one? No issues with the large wheels? I believe you chose 19"?

[Markos01]

Originally Posted by kmb

Hello car twin buddy - 7 or 8 months in and still enjoying it, although I'm quite a low user and have only covered 2500 miles. The exhaust pops always bring a smile!

The only issue I've suffered was poor and inefficient air con, tried a regas and this only lasted a month, the tracer in the refridgerant confirmed that the condensor needed changing. Bought a Valeo condensor online and it was nearly another £300 to get it fitted (including a new dryer and seals as well for good measure).

How about your one? No issues with the large wheels? I believe you chose 19"?

Glad you're enjoying it and the pops! My custom exhaust is definitley louder than stock but doesn't pop... in fact it drones a little so I might see what I can do about that, but it's so much better than stock regardless!

Unlucky on the AC issue... at least it's sorted now I guess.

New 19s are a success I think as I love how it looks with them! Don't think it's affected the ride too much either (was already on 18s and I discovered the car has been on its Koni/Eibach set up its entire life) so I'm really happy with my choice on those. Later this month I'm taking the car to a specialist for it's first service under my ownership and technically it's a little early but I'm getting the cambelt and ancilliaries changed, plus the block mod as it seems a good time to do it with the belts. Will get the brake fluid changed too a I'm a little underwhelmed by the brakes plus I've no record of when it was last changed. Will be an expensive month I think!

[kmb]

Good update.

I'm also thinking of getting a brake fluid change on the next service for the same reasons, was wondering if something uprated might slightly improve brake feel. Let me know what you do on that front

Since I'm only just at 50k miles and not 9 years old yet the cambelt can wait until the scheduled time

[Markos01]

Originally Posted by kmb

Good update.

I'm also thinking of getting a brake fluid change on the next service for the same reasons, was wondering if something uprated might slightly improve brake feel. Let me know what you do on that front

Since I'm only just at 50k miles and not 9 years old yet the cambelt can wait until the scheduled time

Will let you know on the brakes kmb. My suspicion is the pads are part of the issue (Delphi I think) as the first couple of brake applications are poor, very little bite. Might be something I have to live with until the pads are done. Would love the Focus ST brake upgrade for bigger discs/calipers but unless I see a set come up for sale for very reasonable money I can't really justify the cost and don't really want to 'mod' the car beyond wheels and exhaust – but the standard brakes do seem pants! Will let you know if the brake fluid achieves much...

[kmb]

The chap that owned mine put on some fancy grooved discs and pads on the front about 10k miles ago, no idea what brand but they are effective.

Just would like to see if the brake fluid change helps 'feel' as much as it did in my previous 850 T5, massive improvement but it was probably much older fluid.

[Markos01]

Originally Posted by kmb

The chap that owned mine put on some fancy grooved discs and pads on the front about 10k miles ago, no idea what brand but they are effective.

Just would like to see if the brake fluid change helps 'feel' as much as it did in my previous 850 T5, massive improvement but it was probably much older fluid.

Grooved discs and pads sound great kmb: I'll have those too as well as all your extras!!