SmudgerByName

My name is Ian, some of you know me as Smudge and this is 'Han' my '02 Fiesta Zetec S and over the last 6 months has been through quite a change.


However it hasn't always looked like this...

The car was bought from a dealership just outside of Birmingham, in Bedford. Was originally taken as a part-ex and the dealer just wanted to get rid. Was advertised at a little over 1k and after going to view the car I knew I would be able to get it for less.
However there was more to this car then I originally thought. The car had only had 4 owners from new, with the last 2 owners being from the same family (Father and Son, which becomes clear later on) It also had a complete service history which apart from the last 4 years was all completed at a Ford Dealership, however the remaining work was also done at a recognized dealer.

But the car had a few issues to begin with...

The previous owner had tried doing some work to the car himself in the form of some rust repair on the offside rear arch. Wasn't the highest standard of work I have seen but then again I've seen a lot worse than this as well. From a distance it just looks like he hasn't applied any top coat causing not only a matt finish to the arch but some rust start to appear again. He had also attempted to remove the badges on the rear of the car and from what I can see on the bootlid didn't really do the best of jobs so yet again a poorly finished attempt but atleast he tried.

This led to a few lesser issues but equally irritating problems with the car. He had decided that he didn't know what the car was he driving so started placing Mk6 Fiesta ST 'S' badges all over the car (Well when I say ALL Over I mean the interior, lower front grill and on the bootlid) But the SINGLE most irritating issue with the car was this...


Tinted or Smoked Rear Lights, I HATE this mod. More than any other issue with the car this really got to me purely because the tint applied to the car was so dark he had to fit extra reflectors underneath the lights to make them legal...(This however was the ONLY issue with the car during its MOT, which was brought to my attention as an advisory only which wasn't the end of the world)He has also fitted a new headunit as well which for now will do the job since it has an Iphone AUX in port so until I can find the headunit I really want is worth keeping.

As for the purchase of the car, the dealer didn't really know much about the car or whether there were any common issues with the ZS. So during a test drive I discovered that this one did have a faulty HCV as well as a faulty battery so after a bit of a barter I managed to get the car for £800 with a diagnostic check done and a new battery fitted as well so all in all was a good buy on my part.

After a few days of owning the car the heat got unbearable (especially since at the moment the UK is in the middle of a heatwave) so the first thing on my list to address was the HCV. Hoping that this was the issue and nothing to do with the panel itself I decided to fit an after market unit just to see whether or not it fixed the issue and luckily enough it did. So further down the line this will be replaced with a genuine Ford unit. So now having some AC in the car I could finally get to sorting out the rear lights and badges. Thanks to Mclaren Dan I was able to get hold of a set of original brake lights so that I can start getting the body back to the level it should be at.

I WAS tempted not to fully modify this car but keep it as standard as possible. With all this talk of whether or not the Mk5 ZS is a future classic or not got me to thinking that since this one is in such good condition it might be more beneficial in the long term to keep it going as an ongoing restoration rather than stripping it out and using it on the track.

This, as with everything when it comes to projects might change as I already have some plans if I decide to go another route. Time will tell which idea I choose and whether its successful but in the mean time will be posting updates here to see which way I decide to go.

Let's give y'all some details about the car in it's current Specification:

Exterior:
- Rear 'Smoked' Lights replaced with Standard Lights
- European Brake Light fitted
- Trim Panels Painted in Gloss Black
- Upper and Lower Grills Painted in Gloss Black
- Roof Rails painted in Gloss Black
- Door Handles painted in Gloss Black
- Removed 'Zetec S' Badges
- Team Heiko Wind Deflectors Fitted

Interior:
- Black Leather Steering Wheel an optional extra from the Ford Puma
- Black Sparco Turino Seats with Ford Racing Puma Bases
- Black Leather Rear Seats fitted from Black Edition Fiesta
- Black Leather Door Cards fitted from Black Edition Fiesta
- Ford Puma Gearknob
- Fascia adaptor for stereo
- Kenwood Stereo
- Alpine 10" Sub
- Alpine Amp

Chassis:
- Lowered on GAZ GHA Coilovers
- Fiesta ST150 Calipers
- Fiesta ST150 283mm Discs
- Ferodo Fast Road/Racing Pads
- Rear Drums Painted Black
- Ford Racing Ka 15" Alloys Painted in BMW Sparkling Graphite
- OMP Upper Front Strut Brace

Engine:
- K&N Panel Filter Fitted
- 4-2-1 Milltek Manifold
- Milltek Non-Resonated Centre Pipe
- Milltek Cat-Back Exhaust

Upcoming Modifications:

- 12.5mm Rear Axle Spacers (Purchased)
- OMP Lower Front Strut Brace (Purchased)

Future Plans/Purchases:
- Pair Shawspeed SS4 Blank cams
- MSD Evolution Chip Remap
- Heavy Duty big end bolts
- Omex rev limiter
- Rear Drum innards upgraded
- Braided Hoses
- Polyflex Bushes
- Ford Racing Ka Alloys refurbished and finished in Moondust Silver
- Fiesta Ghia Rear Leather Seats (with Headrests)

I am aiming for a about 150bhp in a car that is comfortable and used on a daily basis. Nothing over the top but something that is still noticeable as being a OEM modified car.

STeve

iTrader: (11)

great little car as I use one for a daily runner and I reckon standard is the way to go, ultra clean and standard FTW

SmudgerByName

Thats what I am thinking mate. These things are getting rarer and rarer in good condition so returning it too standard is the first thing I'm going to do. tempted to find another one though for some track day action

STeve

iTrader: (11)

plenty of choice out there but I dont rate the phase one models it has to be said unless its running a puma engine for track

SmudgerByName

Well hopefully I'll get the little bits of the body sorted in time for Ford Fair and maybe I'll have the cleanest ZS on the stand

STeve

iTrader: (11)

well you never know but you will have to beat my daily lol

SmudgerByName

challenge accepted...

STeve

iTrader: (11)

your car is only 3 weeks newer than mine, as yours is a 02 as for challenge dunno about that

SmudgerByName

As in bought 3 weeks newer or build? lol I know just gives me something to aim for hahaha

STeve

iTrader: (11)

no built as mine was 11/09/01 and yours was 01/10/01

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Looks like a clean example.

SmudgerByName

Cheers, will feel a little cleaner once I get the arch sorted then I'll be happy

Daniel-1986

ill keep an eye out for it when i'm out and about

SmudgerByName

I'm over your side of Brum quite a bit atm mate so yeah you probably will do

you going to Ford Fair BTW?

Daniel-1986

cool, no wont be doing ford fair this year going to bruntingthorpe on the Saturday for a works charity thing and being allowed to drive 38tn trucks and got a christening on the sunday, mite do it next year

SmudgerByName

Right guys here is a quick update since it has been a little bit manic trying to get everything sorted in time for Ford Fair!

Had a trip down to Pumabuild this afternoon in order to get some work sorted before the show so the car has now been booked in to have the Rear Arch replaced and resprayed as well as a full service (the money I actually managed to save on the car I'm spending on this so I don't mind)

So once the car is back hopefully I will have time to fit the following:

- Euro Rear light to fit to get rid of the reverse light currently fitted.
- Puma Gear knob to fit to replace the standard one.
- Leather front and rear seats (thanks to Tom) that will also need fitting to the car before the show

Hopefully I will get the car back the Friday before the show so I have time to get everything fitted (Going to be a manic Saturday trying to get it all done)
However this leaves me with a slight diema...

Now I am on the look out for:
- a black Leather steering wheel
- Leather door cards as well to do with the interior
- Front strut bar

And if I decide to go down the route of modifying the car before the show then im looking at/for:

- Some FRKs or some Team Dynamics
- 280/300mm Brake Upgrade
- Coilovers or Spring/Damper set
- Flocked steering wheel
- Found some very nice seats (not saying what they are just yet)

All getting hectic making my mind up

STeve

iTrader: (11)

looking forward to seeing this as I know you have put money and time into it

SmudgerByName

Right then guys quick update. Had a productive day yesterday. ALOT of swearing and bruised knuckles but managed to get a few things sorted to the car before I goes in for some rust repair...

New interior fitted...




As well as a puma gear lever



Fitted a Euro light as well with the reverse delete and 'attempted' to fit some wind deflectors but given up on them for now

STeve

iTrader: (11)

you need the leather door cards to match the seats now boyo as I need a new drivers side zs one

SmudgerByName

I am trying to find some door cards now for it. harder to find then i realized. the ZS interior is MINT though but I might have a spare ZS door card about somewhere...

STeve

iTrader: (11)

I bought a whole interior months back from a phase 1 just for the doorcards and they were wrong shade of grey , previous owner to me did not know how to remove door card it seems and split the drivers side one near the mirror

SmudgerByName

That sucks. Well you can have 1st dibs for when I get the doorcards for mine now

STeve

iTrader: (11)

no worries, keep the updates coming

SmudgerByName

Will do mate. Hopefully get a few little things sorted before the show now. IE keeping an eye out for some doorcards (If you hear of any you know where I am)

SmudgerByName

Alright guys quick update.

Today has been a day of ups and downs:

1) My 'BLACK' edition leather wheel has turned up as well as some Aero wipers I have ordered and a KA rear wiper
2) Received confirmation of my cleaning kit being dispatched so should be here tomorrow (Thank god for 24 hour delivery)

however this is where the good news ends...

Got a call from Puma Build in Perry Barr, Birmingham. There was more rust then was expected on the car whilst the rear arch was getting repaired. The car should've been back today so that I have a few days to get it all finished in time for the Ford Fair. However now due to this they aren't going to be able to get the bodywork finished until tomorrow at the earliest. THey are pulling a late night tonight though to get all the prep work sorted so that they can concentrate on the paint tomorrow and 'hopefully' the car will be back with me either late tomorrow night or Saturday morning.

Looking forward to all the last minute work I'm going to have to do to get this ready for Sunday

gingerturbo

iTrader: (2)

All this rush rush rush but it will be worth it

SmudgerByName

If the damn car is ready then yeah it'll be worth it lol

gingerturbo

iTrader: (2)

Lol mines nowhere near ready but hey ho

SmudgerByName

I wouldn't mind but I have had the last two weeks off work as well so I can try and get this all sorted

gingerturbo

iTrader: (2)

Oh dear I've just bin working and ain't had much time :-(

SmudgerByName

Well it isn't all been bad news. Just got a call from Puma Build and the car is ready. apart from going out for a test drive in the morning the car is ready for me to collect. Going to head over there in the morning giving them chance to valet the car and get it all ready for me... Finally some good news and a chance to get it all ready for Sunday

gingerturbo

iTrader: (2)

Ah that's ain't bad then, I've just got lots of cleaning to do as its a daily and I'm always filthy dirty lol

SmudgerByName

Yeah same here so it's been difficult with it not being available

gingerturbo

iTrader: (2)

Yeh and it don't help when it keeps raining either lol

SmudgerByName

Tell me about it. Gonna spend the day tomorrow finishing it all off so hopefully it stays dry

gingerturbo

iTrader: (2)

Yeh I got the afternoon to do some more to mine

SmudgerByName

Interior is finally sorted. It is filthy so need to get it cleaned then I will post some pictures of it but the leather doorcards improve the inside soooo much. Also went a picked up some new wheels for the car if anyone can guess what they are???
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Just need to sort out a front brake upgrade and some coilovers now to sort the stance of the car as well
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Mk4 Rick

Nice motor mate.What yr was the change over from the mk4 to mk5 then

SmudgerByName

Right guys been a while since I was active on here so heres a quick update with some pics. Car has changed quite a bit since Ford Fair...

SmudgerByName

After going to Ford Fair as well as Trax I knew that I wouldn't be happy until I got the car up to the standard I wanted it to be at. It seemed a little over shadowed at the shows...