My new car. Focus ST170
26-08-2015, 07:40 AM
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Yeh it looks miles better. I want a set of number plates next then try and get the grill and bumper painted.
May aswell try it on it...
Practice makes perfect
26-08-2015, 06:39 PM
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Steve i like the lights how they are.
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26-08-2015, 06:40 PM
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May aswell try it on it...
I dont wanna fook the paint. Ive seen loads of cars where it looks like the paint has been burnt cause of a mop.
26-08-2015, 08:52 PM
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I dont wanna fook the paint. Ive seen loads of cars where it looks like the paint has been burnt cause of a mop.
What have you got?
Rotary or Da?
26-08-2015, 09:06 PM
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Don't forget to take the resonator out for some free induction roar lol
26-08-2015, 09:31 PM
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very nice Glenn. I kinda fancy 1 of these myself, don't really need a diesel now, and mrs as the Picasso if need to anywhere of distance.
27-08-2015, 08:50 AM
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Looks very nice Glenn!
Just goes to show what a bit a bit of elbow grease can do eh?
I miss the silver one I had a little while ago, good clean car that was. If it wasn't for the fact my daughter is miles away, I'd have another one like a shot! Need mpg over bhp now!
27-08-2015, 09:50 AM
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What have you got?
Im not sure. I will have to take a pic to show you. I think its a rotary. Its a bit like a big grinder.
27-08-2015, 09:51 AM
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Don't forget to take the resonator out for some free induction roar lol
Does it make that much of a difference?? I might try it.
27-08-2015, 09:52 AM
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Looks very nice Glenn!
Just goes to show what a bit a bit of elbow grease can do eh?
I miss the silver one I had a little while ago, good clean car that was. If it wasn't for the fact my daughter is miles away, I'd have another one like a shot! Need mpg over bhp now!
A bit of tlc and it looks like a different car.
27-08-2015, 11:19 AM
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If you have a DA polisher there are some good guides on youtube, I watched them and then attacked the mother in laws fiesta, it came up well.
27-08-2015, 03:26 PM
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Does it make that much of a difference?? I might try it.
Yes mate, just pull the whole airbox upwards out of its rubber mounts, pull the resonator out of the side then push the airbox back in to its mounts. Takes 60 seconds at the most!
27-08-2015, 04:40 PM
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The momo's look quite good on it, does work strangely.
27-08-2015, 06:13 PM
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If you have a DA polisher there are some good guides on youtube, I watched them and then attacked the mother in laws fiesta, it came up well.
Cool matey. What polish/cutting compound did you use.
27-08-2015, 06:14 PM
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The momo's look quite good on it, does work strangely.
Yeh they do work dont they. They arnt staying though.
27-08-2015, 06:15 PM
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Yes mate, just pull the whole airbox upwards out of its rubber mounts, pull the resonator out of the side then push the airbox back in to its mounts. Takes 60 seconds at the most!
Coolio. I will try that.
27-08-2015, 07:58 PM
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Cool matey. What polish/cutting compound did you use.
I used Megs 105 on a orange he pad and then refined it with megs 205 and a green hex pad.
I cant find the before pictures but this car had only ever been through automated car wash or Ł5 scratch washes.
This pic shows what the bonnet was like on the left prior to me having a go.
27-08-2015, 08:32 PM
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you could always do what I did to my OE airbox and fit a SVT snorkel rather than just removing the resonator box
27-08-2015, 08:34 PM
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Looks a top job Stu.
27-08-2015, 08:36 PM
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Ive noticed you have the different grill panel that directs the air from the grill to the snorkle.
27-08-2015, 08:43 PM
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Ive noticed you have the different grill panel that directs the air from the grill to the snorkle.
its the upgrade from auto models and it forces more air direct into airbox
27-08-2015, 08:47 PM
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The only reason you would take the resonator off is for a bit of induction noise. A deflector panel will just direct air in from the grille instead of from somewhere under the bonnet lol
28-08-2015, 07:16 AM
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Surely its better getting cold air from the grill than it is a small gap in between the bonnet and the top of the grill.
28-08-2015, 07:18 AM
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its the upgrade from auto models and it forces more air direct into airbox
Can you still get these if so how much. Why were they a upgrade for.
28-08-2015, 08:39 AM
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Automatic models had them fitted, not sure why!!
28-08-2015, 08:55 AM
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Steve mentioned that comic
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I was expecting them to be a fortune.
29-08-2015, 08:34 PM
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Todays update. I fitted the rear discs and painted the calipers black.
Took the back wheels off so i can repaint them.
One of the grotty wheels.
Sanded.
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30-08-2015, 07:23 AM
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Nice job on the wheels mate. Been there done that with my Peper pots. Took bloody ages lol
30-08-2015, 05:35 PM
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I painted 2 of them today. There not the best job but they will do fo now.
30-08-2015, 05:47 PM
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Looking good Glenny! Hope you didn't do them on the wife's carpet....
30-08-2015, 05:52 PM
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Thats in my garage matey.
30-08-2015, 06:46 PM
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Carpeted garage ya posh bugger lol
31-08-2015, 11:00 AM
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Dam right. I dont want the cossie getting cold lol.
31-08-2015, 11:33 AM
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looks a lovely car now, bet your pleased your bit of elbow grease has made a silk purse!
31-08-2015, 12:01 PM
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Nice mate, amazing how the little details can transform the look of a car. Got yourself a bargain!!
31-08-2015, 01:27 PM
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looks a lovely car now, bet your pleased your bit of elbow grease has made a silk purse!
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Nice mate, amazing how the little details can transform the look of a car. Got yourself a bargain!!
Thanks people. It looks really well now even if i do say so myself.
31-08-2015, 01:28 PM
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I noticed yesterday when i did the back brakes that both rear coil springs have snapped.
31-08-2015, 01:34 PM
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Not uncommon that mate. Perfect excuse for some lowering springs then!
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