10-28-2014, 01:30 PM
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New to me 2013 Ford Focus SE
Just picked my first big boy purchase, a 2013 Ford Focus SE. After years of driving beater cars, I am excited to have something fresh to drive. It has the DCT automatic that many people don't tend to like but coming off of 2 previous stick shifts, I am used to the slightly jerky shifting of the DCT. I am interested mostly in engine improvements and possibly some aerodynamics, I already adjust my driving style accordingly to improve as much as I can without being an intense hypermiler. Pics below!
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10-28-2014, 03:47 PM
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Congrats - nice looking car!
Can you neutral coast that transmission (engine on or off)?
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10-28-2014, 03:49 PM
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Congrats - nice looking car!
Can you neutral coast that transmission (engine on or off)?
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Thanks! Yes you can neutral coast, how hard is that on the transmission going back and forth between in and out of gear? |
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10-28-2014, 04:05 PM
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Well, that's what I was hoping you would answer. 
If it re-engages smoothly, then I personally would have no hesitation using N while underway where it's beneficial.
You might get some input from one of our other members who has a Fiesta with the automated manual. He neutral coasted in his all the time because his was a rebuilt car with no warranty, but said he'd be wary about it if he had a warranty.
See: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...tml#post362243 |
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10-28-2014, 04:26 PM
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Congrats on the new ride. What kind of mileage are you getting so far?
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10-28-2014, 04:41 PM
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Congrats on the new ride. What kind of mileage are you getting so far?
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I am currently averaging 30 mixed city and highway, I should be getting more  so I am trying to figure that out now... |
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10-28-2014, 04:46 PM
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Not bad for a machine
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How many miles are on it? It might get better after everything has broken in.
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10-28-2014, 04:47 PM
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How many miles are on it? It might get better after everything has broken in.
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Oh no its broken in plenty lol it has close to 45k on it already.
My only thought right now is that the dealership had Ford reset the transmission computer and I have heard that these new DCTs "learn" how you drive and perform better has you drive more. I am not sure though. |
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10-28-2014, 04:54 PM
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Not bad for a machine
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That is cool. I wonder to what extent it works. The car looks pretty aerodynamic but there is always more you can do lol.
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10-28-2014, 07:15 PM
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oooh i wonder if you can retrofit the active grill shutters from the other ford models
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