You wanna see the state of the wifes focus doors there marks all over them from car parks.

 

I hate parking lol......I Park miles from anyone, there's always some pleb parks 2" away from you though!

 

We just had a baby so we could park the cars in the parent and child spaces lol.

 

Congratulations mate........my son has just turned 16, don't think I could do it all again, but would have better parking spaces lol

 

First off, the jerking problem seems to of gone......noticed it was only doing it when I had less than 1/4 tank. So put some fuel system cleaner in and brimmed the tank. Used 1/2 a tank so far, and all good through the rev range so far. Fingers crossed.

Also brought a second hand gear knob (Cheers Steve (1-PD) with really good leather. But the polished finish was going grubby to quick. So sanded down with the drill, coloured the numbers dark blue and about 4-5 coats of clear acrylic metal lacquer.

Ready to go back in the car, but going to get some new gaiters first.

 

Nice shinny knob pal.

 

Cheers mate lol

 

Car goes for paint on Saturday, can't wait!

Also just been out for blast, still running spot on........so much fun to drive, and handles like it's on rails.

Once it's back from paint, I'll fit my refurbished gear knob with new gaiters. And treat all the leather trim.

Also trying to make my mind up wether to get new alloys or get the St ones refurbished with new Centre caps. *

 

st ones can look good if you go this route on my st estate ditching those pig ugly OE centre caps

 

Yeah, I've got some nice ford Centre caps but someone's gave my wheels a crap paint job. Looks ok from a distance but I know there rubbish lol.........was thinking of team dynamic pro race 1.2s.

 

 

Wheels are booked in to be refurbished in about 2 weeks time....getting them done in hi-power silver and going to buy some new oe Centre caps. *They also offer a caliper painting service whilst the wheels are being done, so thought it would be rude not to get them done too lol

 

Another very tidy lookng car you have Jamie, love your attention to detail.

 

Cheers mate, it's my ocd lol.

 

if you do ever go for them dont listen to what they tell you over offset go for et45 as they make them in that size but they sell et38 off the shelf so its easier for them to flog

 

OK, will do.......thanks mate.

The wheels I really want are 17" rs soft spokes, but there either miles away or extortionate.

 

softspokes buckle really easy especially 17s and are wrong offset for a focus and catch when run on original sized tyres

 

I'll give them a miss then lol..........just a thought lol.

Going to keep it OE looking, with maybe a few little tweaks here and there.

 

just the ticket

 

The name 'softspokes' doesn't exactly fill you with confidence does it?

 

lol

 

Progress pics from Smarter car cosmetics in Darlington.

 

Looking good

 

New gear lever and handbrake gaiters have arrived ready to fit at the weekend. *

 

Final pics from Smarter, *all done.......bumper and top of door painted, old touch up marks blended in, *and a full machine Polish and glaze. Can't wait to pick her up.

 

Looks like a top job

 

Yeah, he's done a top job.

 

Back home where she belongs. Well happy.

Wheels a week on Monday, *and will sort the interior stuff over the weekend. *











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Your ST looks lovely in Magnum grey and it looks like they've made a great job of the paintwork!!

I've always fancied a ST but never had one!!

 

Cheers, yeah brilliant job.......should get yourself one, it's a fun little car.

 

Gaiters replaced, gear knob fitted, leather treated and a good hoover.

Before





After







All clean



And because she looked so good!

 

on the knob, blue's a better choice for me too...

another cool car this one of yours. and those little repairs you're doing also make a big difference.
well done mate, (with both cars) !

 

Cheers mate, appreciate it.......will look even better when the wheels are done. Look ok in pics, but the paint on them is shocking.

 

Yeah I wish. My missus would go nuts if I did as I've got a mk2 Mondy as my daily and a mk5 Escort saloon under a cover on the drive as a project!!

 

Sure one more won't hurt lol

 

I didnt think so but unfortunately most women don't think the same!!

Plus I can't actually get into the Escort at the mo and I keep getting reminded about that by er in doors too!

 

lol........think my wife has given up telling me not to buy cars or parts haha

 

Is it a good job then matey. Where abouts in Darlington did you get the car done at.

If you dont mind telling me how much did they charge? You can pm me if you want.

 

Brilliant!!

 

Yeah, top job....looks better than I expected. Well happy with it. Smarter car cosmetics.

Sent you a Pm.