Radiant Red Fiesta RS Turbo progress/build
03-05-2018, 06:32 PM
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Tonight we got the new heater matrix fitted onto the car and also refitted the front seats, only job left now is to fit/plumb in aem wideband gauge before it heads off to be set up 
30-06-2018, 05:41 AM
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not updated this for a while
The car will be up for sale around late July/early August once iv had it in up at GT Motorsport to get the fuelling and cam timing all set up so it will be absolutely spot on for any potential new owner.
Quite a few genuine reasons for selling up, one of the main ones being we are looking into getting a mortgage on a new property and not having a garage really opens up our options (cba having one built either). Like i say theres a few more reasons also.
It will be priced sensibly to sell and i wont take a penny less. Iv always been more than fair when selling any motor price wise i think.
I will set a price that realistic not like some of these other overpriced examples, all in my opinion of course.
I have already had some interest in the car to which iv pointed people to this thread as i think its a great way of looking at just how much has been done to make it a much better car.
The car will be up for sale around late July/early August once iv had it in up at GT Motorsport to get the fuelling and cam timing all set up so it will be absolutely spot on for any potential new owner.
Quite a few genuine reasons for selling up, one of the main ones being we are looking into getting a mortgage on a new property and not having a garage really opens up our options (cba having one built either). Like i say theres a few more reasons also.
It will be priced sensibly to sell and i wont take a penny less. Iv always been more than fair when selling any motor price wise i think.
I will set a price that realistic not like some of these other overpriced examples, all in my opinion of course.
I have already had some interest in the car to which iv pointed people to this thread as i think its a great way of looking at just how much has been done to make it a much better car.
02-07-2018, 12:52 PM
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Send me a PM if you need any help or guidance on the mortgage front (I am a broker)
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04-10-2018, 01:29 PM
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Hi guys after what seems like an age i have somethings to update on the car
firstly
the car is 100% not for sale after speaking with my wife and my brother who both said id be mad to let the car go after getting it so far along. This car was always intended for us to have as a family for days out etc and if that means it has to be made fit wherever or whatever we do then so be it
secondly
Had to admit defeat with some form of electrical gremlin which isnt letting the fuel pump prime, tried so many things and even tried things that were suggested by a few different people to no avail.
So the car is now booked in on October 22nd with my mate at GT Motorsport to get that sorted (which im very honourd as he doesnt touch old cars anymore). Iv also got the uprated clutch to go on along with beige injectors/uprated actuator ready for stage 3 power, and the cam timing will need a fine tune as well.
talking of power we were discussing the ecu situation and i could very well be going for some form of standalone ecu (either me221 or emerald k6) which will then be mapped by Mark at GT Motorsport this seems to be the best way to go imo.
so fingers crossed we just might finally start to get some use outta this car
firstly
the car is 100% not for sale after speaking with my wife and my brother who both said id be mad to let the car go after getting it so far along. This car was always intended for us to have as a family for days out etc and if that means it has to be made fit wherever or whatever we do then so be it
secondly
Had to admit defeat with some form of electrical gremlin which isnt letting the fuel pump prime, tried so many things and even tried things that were suggested by a few different people to no avail.
So the car is now booked in on October 22nd with my mate at GT Motorsport to get that sorted (which im very honourd as he doesnt touch old cars anymore). Iv also got the uprated clutch to go on along with beige injectors/uprated actuator ready for stage 3 power, and the cam timing will need a fine tune as well.
talking of power we were discussing the ecu situation and i could very well be going for some form of standalone ecu (either me221 or emerald k6) which will then be mapped by Mark at GT Motorsport this seems to be the best way to go imo.
so fingers crossed we just might finally start to get some use outta this car
04-10-2018, 03:27 PM
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Is Mark really not touching old cars now?
12-10-2018, 03:24 PM
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Really toying with the idea of going aftermarket ecu as it will give us a far greater scope tuning wise, Mark at GT seems to be adamant its a no brainer over the pretty basic oe ecu. Seriously looking at the ME221 ecu which looks a great bit of kit and good value tbh, or it could be an Emerald as iv had one of them on one of my older cars and it was really good also.
Not sure if the ecu idea will be done on this visit to GT as i just want the niggles sorted and fuelling set up along with cam timing fine tuned so i can just get a few miles on the thing and use it (and yes i will use it over winter if possible)
Iv actually just been out to the car and sat in it for the 1st time since about June/July time gotta get the love back for the car as it did escape in a big way.
im going to make a list of the few odds and ends that need finishing etc and maybe make a start on them on Sunday as the weather forecast is horrid.
Not sure if the ecu idea will be done on this visit to GT as i just want the niggles sorted and fuelling set up along with cam timing fine tuned so i can just get a few miles on the thing and use it (and yes i will use it over winter if possible)
Iv actually just been out to the car and sat in it for the 1st time since about June/July time gotta get the love back for the car as it did escape in a big way.
im going to make a list of the few odds and ends that need finishing etc and maybe make a start on them on Sunday as the weather forecast is horrid.
12-10-2018, 04:51 PM
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Aftermarket ECU based on what the tuner says to spec is a great option in my opinion.
12-10-2018, 04:55 PM
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exactly my thoughts fella like i say im not too fussed if we just get it running sound so i can whack a few miles on it then go for the ecu after, but if mark is up for doing the ecu and base map on this visit then ill go for it ( just waiting on the nod from him on what to get)
12-10-2018, 05:01 PM
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exactly my thoughts fella like i say im not too fussed if we just get it running sound so i can whack a few miles on it then go for the ecu after, but if mark is up for doing the ecu and base map on this visit then ill go for it ( just waiting on the nod from him on what to get)
12-10-2018, 05:08 PM
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i bloody love the old 1.9gti's as well mate such a great car even better with some boost chucked in
12-10-2018, 05:10 PM
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i think thats exactly what it needs as iv never had chance get a bond with the car, i bet its not done 100 miles since iv owned it. I must admit though when i sat in it earlier i got a bit of that fizz that james may used to go on about so that can only be a good thing
i bloody love the old 1.9gti's as well mate such a great car even better with some boost chucked in
i bloody love the old 1.9gti's as well mate such a great car even better with some boost chucked in
12-10-2018, 05:43 PM
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15-10-2018, 03:09 PM
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well iv had a job postpone on me due to the weather being a bit british.
anyway iv spoke to mark up at GT Motorsport and we are now getting my car upto him this Wednesday so who knows i could be out boosting in it this weekend
Iv also just purchased a new battery for it as the one that was on there has never been too great tbh
anyway iv spoke to mark up at GT Motorsport and we are now getting my car upto him this Wednesday so who knows i could be out boosting in it this weekend
Iv also just purchased a new battery for it as the one that was on there has never been too great tbh
15-10-2018, 05:21 PM
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Cool. Post up the results and let us know what it’s like to drive, I do like these cars.
16-10-2018, 05:55 PM
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today i got the car ready to go upto gt motorsport tomorrow, this was much easier said than done haha as its been so long since i went near it i couldnt remember just where it was at and what needed putting where etc.
anyway fitted a new battery as well as the old one was pretty shot (took advantage of the many eurocarparts sales)
going pop out 1st thing tomorrow and get a jerry can of super unleaded so theres plenty of fuel in there theres around 1/4 tank atm
just a couple of random pics
im hoping to give the car a quick wash off in the morning as you can imagine its covered in quite a bit of dust etc
anyway fitted a new battery as well as the old one was pretty shot (took advantage of the many eurocarparts sales)
going pop out 1st thing tomorrow and get a jerry can of super unleaded so theres plenty of fuel in there theres around 1/4 tank atm
just a couple of random pics
im hoping to give the car a quick wash off in the morning as you can imagine its covered in quite a bit of dust etc
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16-10-2018, 07:06 PM
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Fuel goes off so quickly now, I would brim it with super before the mapping to dilute the old,stuff. Even my lawnmower won’t start if I leave it a month.
17-10-2018, 10:24 AM
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everything went as smoothly as possible earlier car was collected at 9.45am and is now up with mark at gt motorsport
Had my Dad call across help me get the car just onto the slope on the drive first thing this morning then i managed give the car a quick wash and clean inside nothing major as its still got a tonne of protection on there.
anyway took a few pics outside here and up when it was dropped off
Had my Dad call across help me get the car just onto the slope on the drive first thing this morning then i managed give the car a quick wash and clean inside nothing major as its still got a tonne of protection on there.
anyway took a few pics outside here and up when it was dropped off
25-10-2018, 03:08 AM
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Got the call iv been waiting for earlier saying my car was ready
firstly a massive thanks to my good mate Mark at GT Motorsport for sorting it out and especially due to finding the car had a bent valve hence why it was running a bit rough, now i had nothing to do with timing the cam up on the build and im also not pointing any fingers its just one of them things and its now sorted.
fuelling is now bang on cam timing is perfect and iv had him turn the boost right down whilst im doing the first 200 miles before changing the oil for some proper stuff.
really felt good to have a little drive earlier even though i had to virtually come straight home and fetch my van so i could go get my son from nursery. And below is what he got home to and loved it
He actually cried when i said id got put the car away, little petrolhead
and a little video of the car running sweet as a nut with my son enjoying it, please note hes not even 3 yet and there was absolutely no chance he could let the handbrake off or anything like that.
firstly a massive thanks to my good mate Mark at GT Motorsport for sorting it out and especially due to finding the car had a bent valve hence why it was running a bit rough, now i had nothing to do with timing the cam up on the build and im also not pointing any fingers its just one of them things and its now sorted.
fuelling is now bang on cam timing is perfect and iv had him turn the boost right down whilst im doing the first 200 miles before changing the oil for some proper stuff.
really felt good to have a little drive earlier even though i had to virtually come straight home and fetch my van so i could go get my son from nursery. And below is what he got home to and loved it
He actually cried when i said id got put the car away, little petrolhead
and a little video of the car running sweet as a nut with my son enjoying it, please note hes not even 3 yet and there was absolutely no chance he could let the handbrake off or anything like that.
26-10-2018, 08:55 PM
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Sounds and looks great, and nice to see your starting him young lol.
27-10-2018, 04:23 AM
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hes 100% a little petrolhead going back to when he was in the wifes stomach id be sat watching old group b vids and he would kick like mad when he heard them especially the quattro
28-10-2018, 12:48 PM
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had an hour or so on the car this morning so got the interior trim refitted/ rear lower seat back in, wiring all tidied up from the fuse box etc, fitted a richbrook ford gear knob which feels good and looks better than the completely knackered one that was in.
then decided to check all tyre pressures and sort them out whilst the car was running followed by a little unplanned drive out, only did around 6 miles but car felt great obviously taking it easy until we drop this running in oil and put some proper stuff in (only another 194 miles to go) haha.
It really does feel good to finally get out and drive the thing after so long cant wait until i can start giving it some boost and then get some half decent power out of it.
then decided to check all tyre pressures and sort them out whilst the car was running followed by a little unplanned drive out, only did around 6 miles but car felt great obviously taking it easy until we drop this running in oil and put some proper stuff in (only another 194 miles to go) haha.
It really does feel good to finally get out and drive the thing after so long cant wait until i can start giving it some boost and then get some half decent power out of it.
29-10-2018, 08:31 AM
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and to answer that i certainly am and proud of it haha
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01-11-2018, 06:17 PM
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Managed to purchase and Emerald K6 ECU via ebay for a quite considerable saving on buying new. It comes with everything barring the loom which ill order and sort out.
Its obviously going to be next year before this is fitted/mapped but thought i couldnt miss out and with having used Emerald before and Mark at GT really likes the ecus then were onto a winner
Not trying to break any records or anything power wise but cant be a bad thing going for something much more capable/modern than the oe ecu for tuning etc and it gives me a great scope if i decide to go for 250+bhp down the line, as we stand i cant see that happening as iv got the st180 having a 320+bhp turbo being built for me as we speak so it would be nice to try and keep the RS to my theme of OE+
Its obviously going to be next year before this is fitted/mapped but thought i couldnt miss out and with having used Emerald before and Mark at GT really likes the ecus then were onto a winner
Not trying to break any records or anything power wise but cant be a bad thing going for something much more capable/modern than the oe ecu for tuning etc and it gives me a great scope if i decide to go for 250+bhp down the line, as we stand i cant see that happening as iv got the st180 having a 320+bhp turbo being built for me as we speak so it would be nice to try and keep the RS to my theme of OE+
