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Hi all, New to the site, just joined this week so here goes first post.

Had my Fiesta 6 months now and love it, not had one problem with it apart from this annoying rattling sound from the doors when the music is turned up and the windscreen pillar. My previous car which was a Corsa didn't do this and was about 5 years old! I thought these new Mk7's would be a descent build. I know they say you get what you pay for but come on!

Anyone else agree.. ? Also Would they sort a rattling problem on warranty?

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The problem with rattles is the way sound can manipulate in the car is the rattle is most likely coming form the speaker being loose in the housing, theirs nothing that can make a rattle in any car in the columns.

It would stand the best chance under warranty if you took it in saying it was the speaker, and not saying theirs some phantom rattle.

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Thats what I'll do then. Im taking it in to the dealer anyway to get rear speakers fitted as it doesn't have any!

how much are the rear Speakers costing you???

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Sorry to hijack thread, im getting my new Zetec MK7 next week, im pretty sure this dont have rear Speakers, is there space/ grills for the new Speakers to be fitted or will it take alot of work?

Also will it be easy to connect up to the head unit.

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build quality is probably worse on the valencia, spain built ones rather than the ones built in germany - can anyone back this up with some sort of evidence?

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build quality is probably worse on the valencia, spain built ones rather than the ones built in germany - can anyone back this up with some sort of evidence?

As you are suggesting it ,can you?

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build quality is probably worse on the valencia, spain built ones rather than the ones built in germany - can anyone back this up with some sort of evidence?

I would normally have come to this conclusion too for Ford vehicles, but I believe my MKII Focus was built in Spain and (knock wood), the build quality has been excellent.

Wasn't it the case that rust was, on anecdotal evidence, more likely to be a problem with Spanish-built cars?

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Its acually the clips which hold the door panel on that rattle. And yes, the build quality is poor.

The build quality is poor compared to what?

At least try to back up your generalised statements with some facts as to who has superior build quality.

Ive had over a dozen new cars and dont find the build quality on my Fiesta any worse than Vauxhalls,Toyotas,Peugeot and Other Ford models.

Dave

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build quality is probably worse on the valencia, spain built ones rather than the ones built in germany - can anyone back this up with some sort of evidence?

I think a ford Ka like you have , built in Poland on a shared Fiat production line is proberbly more likely to suffer build quality issues than a fiesta built in Valencia on a dedicated track.

Dave

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how much are the rear speakers costing you???

Ok ... I went to my local ford dealer earlier and they quoted me approx £160 labour just to fit the Speakers! (approx 1hr per rear panel)

The rear Speakers if Im correct are 3 way 180 watt Pioneer and was quoted approx £50 for the pair.

... So I think Im going to go a car audio centre that I know. There Is no way Im paying that!

Also does anybody know the product or model number for the rear Pioneer Speakers ?

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By default, what Speakers does a Fiesta Zetec have? Im guessing 2 in the front, does it have tweeters too?

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Ok ... I went to my local ford dealer earlier and they quoted me approx £160 labour just to fit the speakers! (approx 1hr per rear panel)

The rear speakers if Im correct are 3 way 180 watt Pioneer and was quoted approx £50 for the pair.

... So I think Im going to go a car audio centre that I know. There Is no way Im paying that!

Also does anybody know the product or model number for the rear Pioneer speakers ?

dam thats expensive. i want it done . but i aint paying that . i might try a local shop i know see what they quote. i would do it myself. but have no idea how to get those rear panels off as its a 3door. Speakers i could find and fit with no problem

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By default, what speakers does a Fiesta Zetec have? Im guessing 2 in the front, does it have tweeters too?

Yes the Zetecs without bluetooth/usb has 2 Speakers in front (lower door) and 2 tweeters (near door handles).

I think they are made by Pioneer.

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Do you know if there are grills on the back doors for the 2 additional Speakers, even if they are not fitted (5 door ver)

The version im getting does have Bluetooth/USB, does it still have the 4 in front and none in back?

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Ah cool nice one :)

I guess it will be a case of connect them and it work

Cheers

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No I think they should already work, if not take it your dealer and they should sort it.

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I think a ford Ka like you have , built in Poland on a shared Fiat production line is proberbly more likely to suffer build quality issues than a fiesta built in Valencia on a dedicated track.

Dave

you were almost there - but my ka is a mk1, built in valencia spain, and its had enough problems for an '08 reg which is what prompted me to suggest the spanish plant isnt so clever.

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Nowt wrong with mine, over 12 months old now and nothing has fell off and nothing rattles.

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I think build quality's decent - apart from some of the low down dash plastics and the rattling door trims when the stereo's on loud. It's about what I expected before I bought the car - no Audi but then I didn't pay Audi money.

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dam thats expensive. i want it done . but i aint paying that . i might try a local shop i know see what they quote. i would do it myself. but have no idea how to get those rear panels off as its a 3door. speakers i could find and fit with no problem

I'm upgrading the Speakers in my 5dr. The factory Speakers are 17cm, but are part of a one-piece plastic moulding including the baffle/spacer ring to mount them to the door. You can't just fit an aftermarket pair of Speakers - you'll also need either a dedicated plastic mounting ring (about £10/pair) or buy/make them from MDF or ply. I've made my own out of 18mm ply, which when padded out with foam/butyl dampener will match the 1 inch deep originals. I've not installed them yet (only made them on Sunday and I need to finish varnishing them to protect them from moisture). I'm also adding deadening (Silent Coat) and acoustic foam to reduce vibrations from the speaker and road noise (hopefully). I'll post some pictures when I'm done (should be a week or two). B)

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Sorry to hijack thread, im getting my new Zetec MK7 next week, im pretty sure this dont have rear speakers, is there space/ grills for the new speakers to be fitted or will it take alot of work?

Also will it be easy to connect up to the head unit.

Mine is a Zetec Mk 7 and it has rear Speakers. I thought all Zetec's and above had them.

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