RstAaron.

Howdy all, thought I should get some pics of my new car up and start a little project thread on it.

I recently purchased 'the MANJ' a reasonably well known Fiesta off of my friend after he decided to have a clear out and cut down on some of his 'stock'. I had to go for the car as I knew what it was like and I could see plenty of potential in it. At the moment my plans are just to tidy it up and sort a few niggles on it untill I have saved the necessary funds to carry out the big stuff.

Today I got the stereo sorted out properly as a small first step and I have also had her booked in for a touch of paint to smarten her up. Nothing major I know but it's a start.

Here's a few pics after a quick clean up.



















Let me know what you think!!

bubs_rsturbo

iTrader: (1)

looks mint mate! very sharp fresh red paint

Rst tyrone

iTrader: (4)

looks very tidy mate

Colin-Tempest

Love the Red and Black, nice wheels!!

RstAaron.

Photos can hide a multitude of sins... I'd call it a ten foot car, looks good from 10 feet away

Cheers mate, hope to make it even better soon

RstAaron.

Favourite colour combo for me. Can't beat a nice red car on black wheels.

robp-tt

iTrader: (1)

that looks really nice, what are the plans for it? what parts are you not happy with on it? never seen it in the flesh but aways looks mint in the photos

RstAaron.

Rear arches have been replaced and the paint is shocking on them tbh. Both sides will be re-done as a freshen up but I'll only be truly happy with a full respray in time.

Plans include sorting a proper braking system as what is on it isn't the best... Need to research other peoples setups. Carbon fibre is on the cards and hopefully a change of engine in time... Not sure what atm but plenty of time to make my mind up

Should be at Trax in it, not on a stand though.

gouch1

Looks mint finish on paint looks great

robp-tt

iTrader: (1)

what brakes are on it? is it running a servo if it is what one? ime running st170 rear discs and focus rs front brakes with a mondeo servo so hoping that setup will work ok but havent seen any one with the same setup

RstAaron.

Wilwood front calipers 300mm discs, focus rs rear setup on rear, rear mounted servo iirc (only had the car a week ). Just has no bite, needs a good shove to pull you up...

robp-tt

iTrader: (1)

rear mounted servo? how dose that work? have you got any pics of it, might be worth seeing what pads it has in it as they might not be getting up to temp

RstAaron.

Did wonder about the pads but even after 'enthusiastic' driving it still seems the same??

robp-tt

iTrader: (1)

what a strange setup, is there no room in the engine bay for a servo? that might be your issue as the servo might not be man enough to work the brakes propely

RstAaron.

6 speed box doesn't leave much room. Got to be a servo issue. If I push hard enough you soon stop, just lacks the initial bite.

grunter

I drove this a few years back when my mate owned it the conversion hadn't been done long.... what a toy :0)

RstAaron.

Great fun isn't it!

RS Grant

iTrader: (1)

Really, really like this wee Fiesta.


Cheers,
Grant

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Very nice mate.It looks well clean.The plate could stand for man juice lol.

wildheart

iTrader: (4)

I still remember your enthusiastic driving of it and the lack of brakes

grunter

Aaron it sure is mate lol as wildheart stated I don't remember being pre warned about the lack of brakes at the time or if I was I don't think I paid much attention lol...... the certainly kept you on the edge of your seat after the first time you erm attempted to stop lol.......

RstAaron.

They are bad but I have got used to them for now, won't be much use with my future plans though so they are high on my list of things to do

Emblem

I see you have given it a clean, you must like it.......

Brakes are bad i know, Doing some big mph down towards aroundabout the day we collected it from portsmouth.....and well not really slowing down.......Mitch's face was a picture
I still dont see why you could not put a smaller servo in the bay.
Does look good tho Aaron im glad you kept it in our group.....

RstAaron.

Cleaned it twice in a week! :O lol.

Will find a solution to the brake issue, will make it a MUCH better car.

RstAaron.

Just a quick update, she's in for a bit of paint and to have the arches trimmed to stop the slight rubbing issues. Also got some 15s so I can get hold of some track rubber for the future, MOs will be staying for the road though

muz

The car used to run a modified Compbrake pedal box in the standard position IIRC. Agreed about the paint. It was rough around the Edges when Jon bought it and he tried to paint it himself just before Central Day 2010, but I think the weather was a bit cold.

RstAaron.

Paint did spoil the car a touch so hoping it comes back a bit fresher. Will suffice til a full respray at least

fatmike

iTrader: (4)

nice to see manj still going a good friend of mine used to own and it looks like the brakes are still the same as when he sold it lol

RstAaron.

In good hands now mate

Brakes are still crap if thats what you mean lol

frsjon

im glad to see ts still about the paint is all my fault,first time id used a compressor and 2k paint..the brakes have always been bad,i changed the calipers,pads,balance bar,all the fluid to make no difference. the car originally had two servo's one for the front and one for the rear as the remote ones fitted only work on one line..i removed the front one as it didnt look good in the engine bay and to see if it made any difference as most people run without them.. it made no difference..the only thing left to change would be the master cylinders themselves...its a awesome car though..should still be fairly low miles and that engine and box has been in there for years! the first to use the st engine and the first to be fitted with a six speed box.and as far as i was ever aware the only car to be fitted with the lot...inlet,ecu,loom,dials etc.. enjoy

jon_ross

iTrader: (1)

lovley looking car dude, could you get a bias box in there atal or failing that a pedal box?

frsjon

it runs a bias box...think thats the problem lol

RstAaron.

Bloody thing lol. Drove my mates mk5 polo and kept headbutting the steering wheel when I used the brakes cos I was used to the Fiesta's lol.

She's back from having paint now, will get pics Sunday

frsjon

will be good to see the paint sorted..had a thought,get hold of simon at sitech,he does a mod to the gear selector so you can use the standard servo and master cylinder...all the brake probs will be solved