[Darksabre]

Anybody Charlotte and west should come out to Asheville tomorrow for autocross. It would be great to have a couple more RSs! We're a smaller club so it would be perfect for someone who hasn't autocross'd before.

https://www.facebook.com/events/481832645489014/

Huh, I live down in Fletcher, NC and I've not heard of this. The AG center is practically down the street.

 

[McLilySladentine]

Huh, I live down in Fletcher, NC and I've not heard of this. The AG center is practically down the street.

Come out tomorrow! Usually it's on Tuesday Nights so people can come after work.

 

[NCRS2]

Absolute Black here. I live in the Goldsboro Area.

 

[dbotkin]

Checking in from the Raleigh area. Just picked up a 2017 SG. Hope to see you guys around!

 

[misterchonger]

Anyone know of a good alignment shop near Fayetteville, NC? Looking for someone who will not scratch their head if I mention camber plates and a custom alignment.

 

[dbotkin]

It may be a bit of a drive for you, but I've always used Performance Chassis in Cary. They've never let me down. One of the owners is an Evo owner and former track enthusiast so they're pretty good w/ performance oriented setups.

 

[dbotkin]

Well, 174 miles in and I already get to file an insurance claim. Yay. :livid: Leaving work this afternoon I was passing a dumptruck and as I'm next to the truck a very large rock or something nailed the windshield. I'm not sure what it was, but it was large enough that I instinctively dodged in my seat. Fortunately it didn't hit anything but the windshield so no body/paint damage.

EDIT: I was going to share pics of the damage here, but apparently I'm too new here haha

It might be repairable, but it's right in front of me and I know it will bother me that it's there so I'm going to have the windshield replaced. I read several threads earlier about windshield replacement, and I'm still not sure about which windshield I should be expecting. Sounds like several people received either ST or just regular Focus windshields. I called Ford and had them give me the part # (BM5Z5803100D). I told Safelite that I was specifically requesting a Ford OEM replacement and gave them the part # so we'll see how it goes. Have any of you had to deal with a windshield replacement locally?

 

[dbotkin]

Well, after having my windshield cracked on the 2nd day of ownership, I got it replaced today. It's a bit unnerving to see your brand new car sitting in the garage with no windshield.

I specifically requested an OEM windshield replacement and ended up having to double check with them because they had the wrong part # the first time, but Safelite did a great job with this one. If anyone needs a windshield replaced in the Raleigh area, I'd suggest requesting Melvin. He did a very thorough job.

 

[misterchonger]

It may be a bit of a drive for you, but I've always used Performance Chassis in Cary. They've never let me down. One of the owners is an Evo owner and former track enthusiast so they're pretty good w/ performance oriented setups.

Thank you, I will look them up!

 

[NHRS]

Moving to Greensboro next week, any recommendations on dealers to use int he area for service, hangouts in the area.

Thanks

 

[telamon]

Asheboro Ford

 

[dbotkin]

Here's Ford's Official Warranty Fix for Focus RS Head Gasket Failure

Well, with an official "fix" now released, do any of you guys in the Raleigh area have experience with Crossroads or Capital in terms of significant repair work like this? Is one better than the other?

 

[Disqo]

I don’t have any experience at Crossroads but I do have mine scheduled for the pressure test next Tuesday. I can let you know how it goes.


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[Disqo]

Anybody else planning to be at the Wake Forest cars and coffee tomorrow morning? I know that I sometimes see at least one or two other RS is there.


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[dbotkin]

I don't normally make it to the Wake Forest C&C, but I tend to go to the Morrisville/Airport Blvd C&C. Weather permitting I'll be there next Saturday.

 

[Disqo]

Had my car in for the pressure tested today at Crossroads in Wake Forest. Overall happy with the experience. They say the head gasket is on back order and they are waiting on mine and one other right now. They will call me to schedule the head gasket repair after they know when they will have the parts.


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[Cneuhauser]

Ok folks where are you taking your car for the head gasket? Did I really see Asheboro listed?

Does this mean Crossroads and Capital are a no go?

 

[dbotkin]

I don’t have any experience at Crossroads but I do have mine scheduled for the pressure test next Tuesday. I can let you know how it goes.


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Any update on your test? Which dealer did you end up using?

 

[Disqo]

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[Disqo]

Let’s try this again. Had the pressure test done today at Crossroads in Wake Forest and was pretty happy with the care. They have ordered the HG kit, but say it is in backordered and that I and one other customer of theirs is waiting now. They will call to schedule the gasket replacement after they know when they are getting the parts. They seemed happy to help me and did not push back at all about doing the work.


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