Restorations, Rebuilds & Projects. Restoring her to Concourse? Just getting her running again? Or got a mad project? This is your room.

My MK4 Mondeo - rollin' on 20s!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 17-01-2014, 08:42 AM
  #81  
Carlos-Titx
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Carlos-Titx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 8,944
Received 103 Likes on 86 Posts
Default

Just 1" changes the ride that much on your st?

If it does make that big a difference better to play it safe then.



*forgot you had this lowered as well.
Old 17-01-2014, 12:07 PM
  #82  
RichieST
15K+ Super Poster!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
RichieST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 18,732
Received 449 Likes on 397 Posts
Default

Yes it was a surprising difference. The springs did firm it up quite a bit then the 19s would crash through bumps in the road and shook the thing to bits. The springs that I've got on the mondeo now don't affect the ride quality at all.

Sticking with the same tyre size that they put on as standard on the mondeos with 19s so hopefully should be ok. Touch wood lol
Old 18-01-2014, 03:57 PM
  #83  
RichieST
15K+ Super Poster!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
RichieST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 18,732
Received 449 Likes on 397 Posts
Default

Ordered the 19s earlier on today, should be here in a couple of days hopefully
Old 18-01-2014, 08:11 PM
  #84  
Carlos-Titx
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Carlos-Titx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 8,944
Received 103 Likes on 86 Posts
Default

Nice!

Could you do us a favour Richie. When you take your rear wheels off can you have a look at what the studs are and let me know. Got to change my back discs and pads and need to know what tools I need.
Old 18-01-2014, 08:40 PM
  #85  
RichieST
15K+ Super Poster!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
RichieST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 18,732
Received 449 Likes on 397 Posts
Default

No problem mate, have you got a Haynes manual for it? If not I'll scan the page in and post it if you like.
Old 18-01-2014, 08:42 PM
  #86  
Carlos-Titx
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Carlos-Titx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 8,944
Received 103 Likes on 86 Posts
Default

I've not no.

That'll be perfect mate thank you.

Do you know if the pistons press in it screw in?

It's been years since I've done anything on my own car. I can see this going wrong lol
Old 18-01-2014, 10:17 PM
  #87  
RichieST
15K+ Super Poster!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
RichieST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 18,732
Received 449 Likes on 397 Posts
Default

Pretty sure they screw in. I'll dig the Haynes book of lies out tomorrow!
Old 18-01-2014, 10:29 PM
  #88  
Carlos-Titx
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Carlos-Titx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 8,944
Received 103 Likes on 86 Posts
Default

Haha cheers Richie.
Not sure if hex type or torx to get them out.

You're a star.

End of the month I'll be posting for help after I cock it up
Old 19-01-2014, 01:14 PM
  #89  
RichieST
15K+ Super Poster!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
RichieST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 18,732
Received 449 Likes on 397 Posts
Default

I've scanned the manual in mate, PM me your email address and I'll send them over
Old 22-01-2014, 01:47 PM
  #90  
RichieST
15K+ Super Poster!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
RichieST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 18,732
Received 449 Likes on 397 Posts
Default

I fitted the skirts at the weekend and had a little delivery this morning!

Got them straight on and gave the car a quick wash, I'm really pleased with it now

Name:  20140122_142256_RichtoneHDR.jpg
Views: 3977
Size:  70.9 KB
Old 22-01-2014, 02:08 PM
  #91  
GingeRS2K
Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!!
 
GingeRS2K's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

That looks pukka!!

20's?
Old 22-01-2014, 02:11 PM
  #92  
RichieST
15K+ Super Poster!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
RichieST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 18,732
Received 449 Likes on 397 Posts
Default

Thanks mate! No they are 19s, I wanted 20's but just didn't want to risk it being too harsh as it is my daily drive.
Old 22-01-2014, 02:26 PM
  #93  
Carlos-Titx
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Carlos-Titx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 8,944
Received 103 Likes on 86 Posts
Default

That looks absolutely mint!
Old 22-01-2014, 04:00 PM
  #94  
RichieST
15K+ Super Poster!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
RichieST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 18,732
Received 449 Likes on 397 Posts
Default

Cheers dude, another couple of pics

Name:  20140122_142306_RichtoneHDR.jpg
Views: 5545
Size:  67.1 KB

Name:  20140122_142331_RichtoneHDR.jpg
Views: 4641
Size:  76.4 KB
Old 22-01-2014, 06:29 PM
  #95  
Glenn_
Glennvestite
iTrader: (1)
 
Glenn_'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Darlington county durham
Posts: 62,755
Received 1,042 Likes on 996 Posts
Default

Looks mint that ball bag.
Old 22-01-2014, 06:48 PM
  #96  
RichieST
15K+ Super Poster!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
RichieST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 18,732
Received 449 Likes on 397 Posts
Default

Cheers fuck nugget!
Old 22-01-2014, 08:36 PM
  #97  
Mondi-DZK
Advanced PassionFord User
iTrader: (1)
 
Mondi-DZK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Belgium
Posts: 1,770
Received 178 Likes on 165 Posts
Default

Really nice ride as a daily mate

Needs nothing more.
Old 22-01-2014, 08:38 PM
  #98  
Glenn_
Glennvestite
iTrader: (1)
 
Glenn_'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Darlington county durham
Posts: 62,755
Received 1,042 Likes on 996 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by RichieST
Cheers fuck nugget!
Fuck nugget..... I like it.
Old 23-01-2014, 07:59 AM
  #99  
RichieST
15K+ Super Poster!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
RichieST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 18,732
Received 449 Likes on 397 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Mondi-DZK
Really nice ride as a daily mate

Needs nothing more.
Thanks mate, might get some clear side indicators for it, then maybe get the rear windows tinted a bit.
Old 23-01-2014, 08:33 AM
  #100  
dojj
Resident Wrestling Legend
iTrader: (3)
 
dojj's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Little India
Posts: 50,018
Received 258 Likes on 221 Posts
Default

it's starting to look like a volvo in some of your pics
Old 23-01-2014, 08:55 AM
  #101  
DavebST170
PassionFord Regular
 
DavebST170's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Ripley, Derbyshire
Posts: 376
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Looks really smart. Wheels really finish it off!!!
Old 23-01-2014, 10:15 PM
  #102  
James B
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
James B's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Essex
Posts: 857
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I think that's the nicest Mondeo I've ever seen!

You certainly have an eye for mods!
Old 24-01-2014, 08:16 AM
  #103  
RichieST
15K+ Super Poster!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
RichieST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 18,732
Received 449 Likes on 397 Posts
Default

Thanks guys much appreciated
Old 21-03-2014, 02:58 PM
  #104  
600andy
Virgin
 
600andy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Reading
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Side Indicators

Hey mate, great car, but you must get a set of these;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-MONDE...item19ea2c5683

Andy
Old 22-03-2014, 11:53 AM
  #105  
RichieST
15K+ Super Poster!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
RichieST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 18,732
Received 449 Likes on 397 Posts
Default

Thanks Andy, they are a bit dear aren't they!
Old 22-03-2014, 03:00 PM
  #106  
Glenn_
Glennvestite
iTrader: (1)
 
Glenn_'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Darlington county durham
Posts: 62,755
Received 1,042 Likes on 996 Posts
Default

40 quid l0l. Fook that.
Old 28-03-2014, 12:12 PM
  #107  
DanW@FastFord
Spelling Club King!
iTrader: (1)
 
DanW@FastFord's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Fast Ford
Posts: 10,415
Received 21 Likes on 15 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by RichieST
Thanks Andy, they are a bit dear aren't they!
They aren't very good quality either. They leak!
Old 29-03-2014, 02:10 PM
  #108  
RichieST
15K+ Super Poster!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
RichieST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 18,732
Received 449 Likes on 397 Posts
Default

Well had a spare headlight in the garage after curing the fault I had a little while ago with the active headlamps, so thought I would do some black eyes. Have looked on the Mondeo forum and they were supposed to be a complete pig to do, but to be honest I found it really easy, had the first headlight apart in 10 mins! I've ordered another headlamp off the bay of E, so will do that when it turns up and whack them on.

Name:  20140329_140501.jpg
Views: 4081
Size:  91.3 KB
Old 29-03-2014, 06:11 PM
  #109  
dojj
Resident Wrestling Legend
iTrader: (3)
 
dojj's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Little India
Posts: 50,018
Received 258 Likes on 221 Posts
Default

They look very good mate, something ive not had the balls to do to my xenons
Old 29-03-2014, 06:20 PM
  #110  
Glenn_
Glennvestite
iTrader: (1)
 
Glenn_'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Darlington county durham
Posts: 62,755
Received 1,042 Likes on 996 Posts
Default

Looks well Ritchie boy.
Old 29-03-2014, 07:10 PM
  #111  
RichieST
15K+ Super Poster!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
RichieST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 18,732
Received 449 Likes on 397 Posts
Default

Thanks Gents.

Here's one the same colour as mine with the black eyes. Not too keen on the black grilles though.

Name:  null_zps6c95f853.jpg
Views: 7604
Size:  212.5 KB
Old 29-03-2014, 07:25 PM
  #112  
Carlos-Titx
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Carlos-Titx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 8,944
Received 103 Likes on 86 Posts
Default

I think the ST badge is more of a concern.
Old 29-03-2014, 11:10 PM
  #113  
RichieST
15K+ Super Poster!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
RichieST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 18,732
Received 449 Likes on 397 Posts
Default

I know mate!

You still got your Mondeo?
Old 29-03-2014, 11:15 PM
  #114  
Carlos-Titx
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Carlos-Titx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 8,944
Received 103 Likes on 86 Posts
Default

Yeah. Got to wait till mrs has had her
Licence a year or two till I can get rid.

Shame I've not been able to do anything with it. Kids bleed the bank account dry wouldn't change that though.
Old 29-03-2014, 11:17 PM
  #115  
RichieST
15K+ Super Poster!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
RichieST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 18,732
Received 449 Likes on 397 Posts
Default

I know mate, my one is bad enough! Good luck
Old 30-03-2014, 08:13 AM
  #116  
Glenn_
Glennvestite
iTrader: (1)
 
Glenn_'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Darlington county durham
Posts: 62,755
Received 1,042 Likes on 996 Posts
Default

That mondy looks well smart. I like the black grills. Shame about the ST badge.
Old 20-04-2014, 01:32 PM
  #117  
RichieST
15K+ Super Poster!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
RichieST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 18,732
Received 449 Likes on 397 Posts
Default

Got the headlights all done and fitted Friday!

Name:  20140420_140301_RichtoneHDR.jpg
Views: 4635
Size:  57.0 KB

Name:  20140420_140308_RichtoneHDR.jpg
Views: 4039
Size:  62.2 KB

Name:  20140420_140217.jpg
Views: 3934
Size:  60.4 KB
Old 20-04-2014, 01:45 PM
  #118  
Carlos-Titx
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Carlos-Titx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 8,944
Received 103 Likes on 86 Posts
Default

That looks brilliant Richie.

Good effort pal.
Old 20-04-2014, 05:52 PM
  #119  
Mondi-DZK
Advanced PassionFord User
iTrader: (1)
 
Mondi-DZK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Belgium
Posts: 1,770
Received 178 Likes on 165 Posts
Default

Doesn't look bad, nice touch.
Old 20-04-2014, 06:42 PM
  #120  
st220kyle
Advanced PassionFord User
 
st220kyle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: somerset
Posts: 1,817
Received 61 Likes on 56 Posts
Default

looks good does that

what's next on the list?


Quick Reply: My MK4 Mondeo - rollin' on 20s!



All times are GMT. The time now is 01:54 PM.