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Old 12-08-2007, 02:05 PM
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Default Whitterz Fiesta, Back again.....

Well its been a really up and down 12 months for the fiesta, had some problems, but its back now, and just requiring a few finishing touches. Needs painting, Front bumper smoothing out, Oil leak fixing, New Intercooler and a Good tune. Heres some pics and a spec from the bit of work ive been doing

XR2 ENGINE ALL STRIPPED, READY FOR THE TURBO TECHNICS KIT



TURBO AND MANIFOLD ALL TIDIED UP AND PAINTED



WIRING LOOM ALL TIDIED



UNDERNEATH BEFORE I PAINTED IT BLACK



BEFORE THE ROBBERY I RECIEVED....




DASH BOARD TIDIED AND PAINTED UP



WHEEL CENTRES STRIPPED, SHOT BLASTED AND PRIMERED



PAINTED MG TROPHY BLUE TO MATCH THE CAR



FRONT END PAINTED AGAIN



WITH THE WHEELS ON FOR THE FIRST TIME



FIRST TIME OUT THE GARAGE ( RUNNING ) SINCE JANUARY




READY FOR FORD FAIR





...AND AT FORD FAIR, ITS BEEN A LONG TIME COMING, BUT IT WAS WELL WORTH IT, GOT A LOT OF ATTENTION, AND ITS GOT MY IMPETUS BACK IN IT. ITS INSURED NOW AND I PLAN TO MOT/TAX IT IN THE NEXT MONTH. IVE DRIVEN IT ROUND MY BLOCK AND ITS SOOOOO NICE WHEN THE BOOST KICKS IN. STILL SUFFERING A BIT OF FUEL SURGE, AND I HAVE AN OIL LEAK AND BLEEDING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES, BUT NOTHING MAJOR. IVE CHANGED THE TYRES FROM 195/50/15 TO 195/45 ON THE FRONT BUT THERE STILL RUBBING, I NEED TO STRIP MY SPLIT RIMS DOWN AND RE-BUILD THEM AND GET THEM RE-FURBED. I ALSO PLAN ON A SET OF COILOVERS FOR THE FRONT. HOPE YOU LIKE, COMMENTS WELCOME.







AND A SPEC SHEET.

Engine :

1.6 xr2 cvh,
34DMTR Carb Jetted for Turbo technics,
Turbo technics Plenum Chamber,
Turbo technics Dizzy unit,
R5 GTT Intercooler,
ERST Uprated Fuel Pump,
Ford Granada Inertia Switch,
Turbo technics T25 Turbo,
Turbo Technics Downpipe
-Peco 2.5" System.
Rs Turbo Sump,
Fuel pressure Regulator,
One Off Silicone Hose Set,
Magnecor blue HT leads,
Fabricated Water Swirl Pot,
Chrome Rocker Cover, Battery Cover, Bonnet Hinge,
-Thermostat Housing, oil breather, Strut tops,
-Coil Cover, Strut Brace, Strut Nuts, Batt surround

Exterior :

Panique Full Kit ( Front/Back Bumpers, Side Skirts, Arches )
Swage Lines Removed,
Bad Boy Bonnet,
Smooth Tailgate,
De-Locked All round,
Passenger handle Removed,
Passenger Mirror Removed,
F1 Style Drivers Mirror,
De-Badged all round,
Clear Rear Lights,
Clear Front Indicators,
Colour Coded Wipers,
Aerial/Side repeaters removed,
Full Respray in MG Trophy Blue,

Interior :

Corbeau Forza Bucket seats,
Sparco 3 Point Harnesses,
Rear Seats Removed,
Fusion Fabrications Chrome Cage,
Xr2 Dash Painted Black
-Surrounds MG Trophy Blue,
Stainless Steel Door Cards,
No.10 Pool Ball Gear Knob,
TIM Boost Gauge, Type-R Oil Temp gauge, Type-R Water Temp Gauge all in Din


Wheels:

15*8.5" Image Split rims in Mg Trophy Blue,
Goodyear 195/50/15 tyres @ Rear
Falken 195/45/15 Tyres @ Front

Suspension:

Avo Adjustable Suspension all round

Brakes :

Xr2 Master Cylinder/Servo Set up,
Lucas Vented Disks,
EBC Pads

ICE :

JVC CD Headunit,
JBL Front Components,
Mutant 350w Amp,
2 x 12" Subs in Rear
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Old 12-08-2007, 03:48 PM
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Nice one ,you say about a robbery in your post?
Old 12-08-2007, 06:40 PM
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i really like that.its different.
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His lock up was robbed last year IIRC. He got all his stuff back though I think
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That is the bailocks!!!

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that look great
Old 14-08-2007, 08:39 AM
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Thanks Guys
Old 14-08-2007, 08:49 AM
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great car whitterz
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