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Old 14-06-2011 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by leedsrhinos126
Car passed MOT this morning first time 'result'

Just got 2 advisories, a front wheel bearing which i knew about and a rear wheel bearing so get these sorted soon.

Went to a car show yesterday, 90 mile round trip and the little fezzy didn't miss a beat even when it was flat out, must av been doing 80-85 (cant tell because i still havnt got a speedo cable) with 3 people init so pretty impressed
You passed your test and have insurance and road tax then????
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[quote=24vcossiemat;5503812]So i'm assuming you now have a licence and insurance to put the car roadside then??????????? an road tax???

Yes passed and fully insured, taxed and mot'd
i did say this in previous posts

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Alright mate the car looking sweet! Car passed the mot without a speedo?
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I didn't think the speedo was checked on the mot, i have had a few cars pass with a dodgey speedo, they have no reason to drive the car so wouldn't know if it was working or not.
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Knight Rider, LED's are just abit of fun when its dark

Finally got hold of the correct speedo cable now and even bought a brand new speedo dial and the flippin thing still doesnt work, so all it can be now is it must be 2 worn where the cable goes into the gearbox. Or any other sugestions ??? Appriciated

OOOOOSH BANG TIDY look at these beauty's came from an old Impretza STI and are pretty much perfect condition. (Ł20 and my old car cd player, bargain or what). These were a real pain in the arse to fit as i had to use my standard runners and weld them on but well worth it, they fully recline aswell with 1 lever. i dont fall out of the seat now when cornering its great.

This cant get any better without spending big mnoney now as the new seats are slightly lower down, hold ur arse and back in the seats and with the tiny steering wheel and lowered suspension it honestly feels like a go kart.
In 2nd gear with this exhaust just sounds incredible, i try to stay in this gear as much as possible its that good.
Got a few good comments at the car show a couple of weeks ago, (this was only in the carpark not the show) and always keep getting people asking if im selling it, must av been about 25 times now but decline everytime as its such good fun.
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them seats

put some 90 spec tubbys in would look 10 times better
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them seats

put some 90 spec tubbys in would look 10 times better
would have but couldnt find any near me and i wasnt prepared to travel hundreds of miles. happy with these now
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can always bbe posted or could me half way,,

remove that stupid red strip aswell looks shit an chavvy
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Originally Posted by samsamz
can always bbe posted or could me half way,,

remove that stupid red strip aswell looks shit an chavvy
like i said its jut a bit of fun, it cant been seen during the day as its wired up to the lights and hidden behind the bonnet so whats the problem.
made this car to be fun and thats what it now is
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its going down hill again
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Originally Posted by Mr.T
its going down hill again
When you already have hit rock bottom its not easy to go downhill
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Originally Posted by Arne
When you already have hit rock bottom its not easy to go downhill
So very true.
Old 26-06-2011 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by samsamz
them seats

put some 90 spec tubbys in would look 10 times better
lol...
Old 26-06-2011 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.T
its going down hill again
So true

Its 2 step forward at at least 10 back
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Okay, the impreza seats are questionable...

The knight rider theme has no place on any car other than the original..

Please address this.

(Tip, Place bizarre red stripe in bin...walk away)
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hi im just wondering if anybody knows what size tyres are on the rear of this mk2 in the pictures with inspiration written above them?
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Originally Posted by andyxr2zetec
hi im just wondering if anybody knows what size tyres are on the rear of this mk2 in the pictures with inspiration written above them?
185 60 14
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just bought these on ebay 15" rs7 i think off an escort
got to pick them up on sunday and its a 100 mile round trip, going in the fezzy but do a quick engine service first just to be safe.
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don't forgot to change the tyres
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Originally Posted by luke19790_3
don't forgot to change the tyres
gonna save up for a bit and probily get a set of toyo proxes or have u got any other suggestions ??

what colour should i get the rims done ?
white or not
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Why not leave the wheels dark? Would suit far better than white.

Seats aren't my bag, each to their own. Bit too new for the Fez. Burn those stupid LEDs though!
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LED night rider light

You tit
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WTF!! mate you had it looking ok now youve just spoilt it again
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you wont travel to pic up some decent RST recaros but will travel to get wheels that will ruin the car.

dont like subaru seats full stop, i wouldnt put them in a subaru let alone in a classic ford.
that said its nice to know its working well
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Originally Posted by RichieST
LED night rider light

You tit
made me laugh, its only a led strip whats the problem it looks good at night
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Originally Posted by m4tt274
you wont travel to pic up some decent RST recaros but will travel to get wheels that will ruin the car.

dont like subaru seats full stop, i wouldnt put them in a subaru let alone in a classic ford.
that said its nice to know its working well
The recaros would have cost alot more than the scooby seats and these ones are really comfy

The new wheels should look alot better than the xr wheels, soon find out dunno if they'll fit yet

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I honestly think threads like this should be removed and the OP banned for life

I know the lad has to start somewhere but fuck sake this is shit
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Originally Posted by Dan F
I honestly think threads like this should be removed and the OP banned for life

I know the lad has to start somewhere but fuck sake this is shit
whats ur problem, here ive got a good condition mk2 fiesta with a mint xr2 body kit, lowered, new seats and many many new parts, its drives great and looks great
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Well take that stupid red fucking strip off then.
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Originally Posted by leedsrhinos126
made me laugh, its only a led strip whats the problem it looks good at night
But it doesn't look good at night! It looks tacky and shite you fool
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you can pick recaros up for less than Ł100!!!
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Originally Posted by leedsrhinos126
gonna save up for a bit and probily get a set of toyo proxes or have u got any other suggestions ??

what colour should i get the rims done ?
white or not

you need a 40 profile on them, guess they are a 195/50/15 at the minute?

don't fit them untill you get the correct profile.

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doesn't look that bad tbh better the then some of the mondeos i saw at castle combe

but please take the led piece of sh*t off
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Originally Posted by leedsrhinos126
whats ur problem, here ive got a good condition mk2 fiesta with a mint xr2 body kit, lowered, new seats and many many new parts, its drives great and looks great
My problem is exactly what you said, youve got a good condition mk2 yet you decide to put cheap crap on it, looks fucking chaved up and needs taking off you before any further hideous additions are put on it
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Originally Posted by luke19790_3
you need a 40 profile on them, guess they are a 195/50/15 at the minute?

don't fit them untill you get the correct profile.

Nah its 195/45 profile needed
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Originally Posted by luke19790_3
you need a 40 profile on them, guess they are a 195/50/15 at the minute?

don't fit them untill you get the correct profile.
gonna get a set of 195-45's
why not fit them as they are? do u thing they will rubb as they are
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Will handle shit and rub the arches
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it even fails in being an xr2 rep... its the wrong shade of red
the LED strip just looks pure shit, its like a christmas decoration or something
you had a clean fiesta that would look nice on a set of pepperpots, lowered 30/40mm and some recaros up front but instead, youve put aload of cheap shit on it and it looks poo :/

dont put those bloody black wheels on it lmao jheez
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he is a young lad, made many mistakes but dont we all, i went through the max power times and came out well,

let the op make his mistakes but the car is tidy runs ok just has a few "extras"
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i have to agree fox wheels no good ive got a mint fiesta 1.1 festival 30,000 from new no welding anywhere wife wants me to sell it i dont think id get another as mint as this totally orig bought from agranny 3 yrs ago with 19,000on it so gonna put either 13 s rs festa wheels or xr2 pots keep it subtle man quality not quantity in my opinion id love any ideas on what to do with mine as a novice owned 4 festas a mk1 1 sport x plate a mk3 2i a mk3 la auto and my mk2 1987 1.1.
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