Lenny Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Think the next thing is gonna be, some new tyres. Really don't like the Maxxis Pro-R1's that are fitted. Been looking at Goodyear Efficient grip performance, rated B fuel efficiency and A wet grip, and only 69db. Then in the new year, I'll be getting it remapped. Probs be some other small bits done too. :D Those tyres sound good mate, You may also consider Avon ZV5's there also A Rated for Grip, Remap will definitely put a smile on your face aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I moved from ZZ3's to EGP's and am very satisfied with the grip and wear life. Definitely personally recommended. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Those tyres sound good mate, You may also consider Avon ZV5's there also A Rated for Grip, Remap will definitely put a smile on your face aswell. Ok cheers Lenny, yeah it will. :D I moved from ZZ3's to EGP's and am very satisfied with the grip and wear life. Definitely personally recommended. Cool, hopefully I can get them for a good price. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 Bit of a change of plan. Tyres are on hold for a few months as I've still got 3.5-4mm left on them, so might as well wait till there down to 2mm. And remap might not happen, as I just got a ear bashing off the wife lol As she says, I've got the mk3 Escort to play with, and do engine mods etc on. She doesn't mind me modding the Focus but not the best part of £300 on mapping and extra insurance premium. I can basically do want I want with the mk3 Escort. :D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4zz Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 liking the new bulbs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 Cheers mate. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 This arrived today. :) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Have you fitted it yet? It'd be interesting to see how much difference the smaller antenna makes to the signal strength I need to replace mine soon as it's falling to bits, can't decide wether to go for one same as this or just a regular long one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 No not yet, not long in from work......will do it at the weekend in daylight. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Ariel fitted, haven't tried it yet though. :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Looks good!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Looks like the bonnet lip will have to be repainted, it's started to blister in the frost. Must of had some moisture in there. Fog surrounds are fine (were done on a warmer day). Might carbon wrap it, not decided yet. Or just put the chrome one back on. And respray that one in the summer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy.B1971 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 my blooming aeriel base was loose only found out when I saw water dripping from the interior light :( , How's the reception with the stubby ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Good reception mate, just as good as the standard one. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy.B1971 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 looks really good , I will have to clean the oxidisation up on the bases connection and look for another aerial base as some git has glued it in tight no no foo*ing tight :(. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 I used loctite my ariel whips on, so they didn't get nicked. Till someone snapped the Base trying to nick it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy.B1971 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Well I suppose that may of happened, a pain tho as maybe it was my tugging to remove the aerial may have made it come loose, pain pain pain pain !!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Good reception mate, just as good as the standard one. :)log on to http://www.priracing....php/144/1/fordand get 20% Discount off any Ritchbrook branded stock by entering Discount Code: RICHBROOK20 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 Mine was £12.49 Inc free first class postage on eBay. Item no 371156319995 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassen Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 This arrived today. :) Apologies if you posted the link already, but where did you get it from and how much please? Thanks. Considering changing my ariel as the radio reception isn't great at the moment. My wife's stock stereo gets better reception in the same area and she keeps reminding me of that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 Here you go mate. :D Mine was £12.49 Inc free first class postage on Ebay. Item no 371156319995 Apologies if you posted the link already, but where did you get it from and how much please? Thanks. Considering changing my ariel as the radio reception isn't great at the moment. My wife's stock stereo gets better reception in the same area and she keeps reminding me of that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassen Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Cheers man. How is the reception with it? Looks so much slicker than the stock one and something I can definitely afford at the mo :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassen Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 And also, how hard/easy was it to install? Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 Better reception than stock ariel, 2 mins to install. Don't need any of the adapters, just had to use a small rubber o ring so the Ford badge was in the right place. :) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassen Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Cheers for all the info man. Appreciate it. Sounds like a good upgrade and would make my radio listening better :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Ford UK Shop
Sponsored Ad
Name: eBay
Ford Model: FordUK Shop
Ford Year: 2024
Latest Deals
Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessoriesDisclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.