b4zz Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 liking the new bulbs fella 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpg Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 liking the new bulbs fella Thanks. Definitely prefer the colour of 6000k over the 8000k. Far brighter, whiter light. Sent from my iPhone 5s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpg Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Just ordered a 55w 6000k HID set from car-mod-shop :) Sent from my iPhone 5s. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpg Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 The postman brought me a nice wee parcel today. Got my new HID set. Nice and white. Very pleased. I've noticed though that these being 55w, the 'click' I usually get when turning on my lights, from the fuse box, has gotten louder. More strain on the fuse/electrics possibly? Also, last weekend I was at a local tyre place to see if they could sort my alignment once again. Long story short: two front tyres are directional and were on the wrong sides. Swapped over, steering started pulling ever so slightly to the opposite side, mech said to switch front and rear tyres about. Did that today and alls well again. No pull and steering feels lighter. Happy boy. I managed to get one caliper painted then the rain started. Crap picture 1: Crap picture 2: Probably could have done with another coat but not to worry. I bought a can of Panther Black to paint my lower lip of the front bumper but didn't get around to it because of this useless climate we live in here. Sent from my iPhone 5s. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4zz Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 liking the green caliper paint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockstar Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Looks like the E-tech stuff I used a few years ago. I had a similar idea of green on a black car when I had my Bora. Looks good Kiefer! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpg Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 Looks like the E-tech stuff I used a few years ago. I had a similar idea of green on a black car when I had my Bora. Looks good Kiefer! Very nice indeed. I just got an unbranded tin from eBay. Named as kawasaki green. Have to wait til next weekend now to do the other side :( Sent from my iPhone 5s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpg Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 My car seems to lurch when moving off from standstill sometimes. I've have coil pack replaced which helped for a while but not for long. Also I get a tweeting/squeaking sound coming from timing belt area when I first start the car in the morning. This only started happening a couple weeks after I had timing belt changed. I'm convinced it wasn't done properly. Other things/noises/small running issues are making me feel that something bad could happen at anytime. Now after reading around various places and scenarios I've been thinking on getting all the parts needed for a major service rather than bits n pieces here and there. What I'm thinking is: - Timing belt, Tensioners and water pump - Thermostat - Coil pack with new leads and plugs - oil change with filter - Gearbox oil check Right now the car sounds a bit rattley and gurgly when accelerating and it's very unnerving. Any opinions/thoughts on what I've described or what I should do? It's a TiVct engine if that makes any difference. Sent from my iPhone 5s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 The postman brought me a nice wee parcel today. Got my new HID set. ImageUploadedByFord OC1425753207.718576.jpg ImageUploadedByFord OC1425753218.983606.jpg ImageUploadedByFord OC1425753228.216658.jpg Nice and white. Very pleased. I've noticed though that these being 55w, the 'click' I usually get when turning on my lights, from the fuse box, has gotten louder. More strain on the fuse/electrics possibly? Also, last weekend I was at a local tyre place to see if they could sort my alignment once again. Long story short: two front tyres are directional and were on the wrong sides. Swapped over, steering started pulling ever so slightly to the opposite side, mech said to switch front and rear tyres about. Did that today and alls well again. No pull and steering feels lighter. Happy boy. I managed to get one caliper painted then the rain started. Crap picture 1:ImageUploadedByFord OC1425753433.718060.jpg Crap picture 2: ImageUploadedByFord OC1425753443.534969.jpg Probably could have done with another coat but not to worry. I bought a can of Panther Black to paint my lower lip of the front bumper but didn't get around to it because of this useless climate we live in here. Sent from my iPhone 5s. Looking very Dr. Dre mate the green is nice with the black. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpg Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 So I've been crying a wee bit about how my cars running lately. Out of curiosity I was out checking the oil so I decided to check my air box and throttle bottle too. Air box and oil was fine as far as I could see. Looked in the throttle body and saw this: I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this question but I'm guessing it's not supposed to be that dirty in there? Symptoms I've been experiencing in the car is rough idle and poor acceleration under load. Sent from my iPhone 5s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Ik 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpg Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Ik Please elaborate lol :p Sent from my iPhone 5s. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Very Ik? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianb Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I was wondering if there was further explanation to Clive's eloquent input... Sent via carrier pigeon using Ford OC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpg Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 I was wondering if there was further explanation to Clive's eloquent input... Sent via carrier pigeon using Ford OC I am so completely and utterly lost ? Sent from my iPhone 5s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I am uniquely disinclined to aquiesce to that strident and pertinent requirement. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpg Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 "Does what it says on the tin....." Sent from my iPhone 5s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpg Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 All joking aside, is there a specific way to clean a throttle bottle or do I just go for it ? Sent from my iPhone 5s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Use Spray carb cleaner and a stiff nylon brush (a hard bristle toothbrush may suffice). Spray, scrub and wipe the loosened crud with paper towels then repeat until spotless. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpg Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Carb Cleaner. Cool. Was just googling for a while there and carb/contact cleaner seemed to be the most mentioned. Wil attack tomorrow :) cheers Clive. Sent from my iPhone 5s. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Can also take TB off, soak with foam oven cleaner , brush clean, then rinse and dry. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Oven cleaner stinks though. It's has ammonia in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpg Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 Well I cleaned it today with Wynn's Carburettor Cleaner. It fairly ripped through the dirt that was there. After putting the throttle body back in and going for a drive I notice no difference lol still bogging down/lurching when I out my foot down for a second. It's maybe a bit smoother in the gear changes and accelerating when up to speed but that's about it. Back to the drawing board with regards to the lurching/bogging down. Sent from my iPhone 5s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Have you checked your spark plugs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpg Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 Have you checked your spark plugs?Yep had them and the coil pack changed a while back. Might got for changing the coil, pack and plugs all in the one go next time.Sent from my iPhone 5s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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