Spend My Money For Me...

[Mental_Atom]

As you're all probably fed up of hearing by now, my new ZS is arriving at the end of October.

My old driving instructor who I finally managed to get hold of owes me some money (in the region of £100-130) which I am now finally going to get back off him! I would also like to allocate this money to doing some little bits to my car when it finally arrives.

So...

Within a budget of £100-130, tell me what mods you would do/items you would buy (not performance related, so cosmetic mods/bulbs and stuff) for that money.

One thing I think I'll probably go for is the lockwood scuff plates, but past that I'm open to suggestions.

I can get my shopping list ready :D

[SandyCat]

October..............Hmmmmmmm......................tax disc holder? :D

[Willy]

Some decent bulbs so you can see were your going at night.

Osram Night Breakers or Philips X-treme Vision. There much better than what comes with the car.

[Adam1991]

i would go with some decent bulbs again, osram night breakers i like :) and some wind deflectors, some decent matts ( if you already ahve some ) then some ford owners stickers! :) bit of money left over some gel badges too and a phone holder. I find theres no where decent to put your phone!

[Willy]

a phone holder. I find theres no where decent to put your phone!

I keep mine in my pocket :p

[Adam1991]

I keep mine in my pocket :P

when its synced then yeah might aswell tbh haha

but i have the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with a case and its effing huge! i can hardly fit it in my pocket normally let alone sitting down! + i like empty pockets :) just cant find anywehre in the car to sit the phone .. lay it down in the door sometimes but then it vibrates against the plastic alot

[Mental_Atom]

bulbs are firmly on the list...

So far:

Sidelights: http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/501-W5W-Osram-Halogen-Cool-Blue-Intense-Sidelight-Bulbs.html?bulb_search=car

Dipped Lights: http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/H7-OSRAM-Night-Breaker-Unlimited-110-Upgrade-Xenon-Headlight-Bulbs-pair.html?bulb_search=car

Also, in as a maybe...

Indicators: http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/581-Philips-Silver-Vision-indicator-bulbs.html?bulb_search=car

I can't see much in terms of upgrades for the main beams, do people have any recommendations?

In terms of a phone holder I think I'm fine, as much as I'll have a sat-nav if I need it, I'd far rather have no extra screens in the car if I can help it as it's just one more distraction. Another reason Sync will be so good :)

[Paramanic]

Warning Link Intense!

you could change the Fogs to Cree Lights can also be used for reverse light http://www.alltronix.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=521&zenid=gmk4v4gbn2767rjg2fcav30f34

Lenny in the forum recommends them (check out this thread) http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/61146-cree-led-headlight-bulbs/

also talks about decent bulbs at the front of the car called Osram Cool Blue Intense (http://www.amazon.co.uk/INTENSE-halogen-headlamp-64210CBI-HCB-double/dp/B005Q0F9PA)

and interior lights is another change you could do if i remember the interior lights is 501 capless so for interior i would go with these 194 501 T10 Wide Angle 12 LED Wedge bulbs (http://www.wardenjp.com/stores/194.html)

You get them in 4 colours Amber, Blue, Red and Xenon white all geat lights and trust worthy supplier

personally a went for the blue lights for my footwells and courtesy lights

I used these for my map reader lights and my registration lights and they are exelent VERY BRIGHT! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390920555502

I picked the longer version for the boot light http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371013417114?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

You can also de-tango your indicator lights by replacing them with Philips SilverVison http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/car-maintenance-accessories/bulbs/interior-bulbs/?48177516S&0&cc5_201

ive still to do this lol but wee hint if you sign up to this forum premium you get discounts from that place 25% off a think lol (waiting to i get paid lol)

if your interested you can get mats for your cup holders and storage which look really good they even have a white one that glows in the dark! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181429330308?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT i love these :)

and if you want to keep ur key in good nick i got this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251407574392?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Many more things you can do but all upto you and your taste :D :P

[Mental_Atom]

Warning Link Intense!

you could change the Fogs to Cree Lights can also be used for reverse light http://www.alltronix.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=521&zenid=gmk4v4gbn2767rjg2fcav30f34

Lenny in the forum recommends them (check out this thread) http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/61146-cree-led-headlight-bulbs/

also talks about decent bulbs at the front of the car called Osram Cool Blue Intense (http://www.amazon.co.uk/INTENSE-halogen-headlamp-64210CBI-HCB-double/dp/B005Q0F9PA)

and interior lights is another change you could do if i remember the interior lights is 501 capless so for interior i would go with these 194 501 T10 Wide Angle 12 LED Wedge Bulbs (http://www.wardenjp.com/stores/194.html)

You get them in 4 colours Amber, Blue, Red and Xenon white all geat lights and trust worthy supplier

personally a went for the blue lights for my footwells and courtesy lights

*I removed the picture to stop the quote being huge*

I used these for my map reader lights and my registration lights and they are exelent VERY BRIGHT! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390920555502

I picked the longer version for the boot light http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371013417114?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

You can also de-tango your indicator lights by replacing them with Philips SilverVison http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/car-maintenance-accessories/bulbs/interior-bulbs/?48177516S&0&cc5_201

ive still to do this lol but wee hint if you sign up to this forum premium you get discounts from that place 25% off a think lol (waiting to i get paid lol)

if your interested you can get mats for your cup holders and storage which look really good they even have a white one that glows in the dark! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181429330308?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT i love these :)

and if you want to keep ur key in good nick i got this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251407574392?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Many more things you can do but all upto you and your taste :D :P

You weren't kidding about link intense! I never knew the world of car bulbs was so complex... Thanks though, you're incredibly helpful! Unfortunately I'm going to reward you with more questions though!

Might look at those Cree bulbs for reverse/fogs, though I'm in no hurry to change the fog lights as we don't get fog terribly often. Can go on the to-do list though!

Erm, yeah I was thinking of changing the footwell lights, what do you mean by courtesy lights? Unfortunately, as a professional web developer I can't possibly buy anything from a site that looks that bad :D Is it an easy swap?

Are the map/registration/boot lights hard to change?

And finally (this is a more general question), what classes as "good" for car mats these days? Fabric, rubber?

[Paramanic]

Anytime mate :)

Yeah fogs (also reverse) are usefull but last thing really and courtesy lights is the light above you inside the car when u open the door the light turns on a changed mines to blue and looks awesome and believe it or not his bulbs are amazing quality bud (forget the page or maybe you can make him a new one get bulbs for free!)

Haha all the interior lights are simple to change the map lights are same as courtesy a flat headed screw driver and a bit of shuffleing and it comes of easy once you got the nack n boot light is worth the change to the long one as it's very bright! And very easy just pop it out with screwdriver and the smaller ones are amazingly bright so put them in map lights so bright seems like a bright day

The registration lights are a little harder but still easy you just put a small flathead screwdriver push the metal clip in and the sealed unit comes out you twist the light unit then it will come out and a straight swap then put back in twist and push back into the consealed unit then put them back in car I used the small led (same as map lights) in registration lights and lights up well

I got the fiesta car mats in my car when I got it there fabric ( tuff tho) and will keep them most year but when council puts the grit down am putting rubber in :)

(ps know how you feel when u see something gumf in ur profession .....I am (when I feel like it now) professional game tester and seeing all the games that are marketing towards teens now.....same feeling)

[Mental_Atom]

Anytime mate :)

Yeah fogs (also reverse) are usefull but last thing really and courtesy lights is the light above you inside the car when u open the door the light turns on a changed mines to blue and looks awesome and believe it or not his bulbs are amazing quality bud (forget the page or maybe you can make him a new one get bulbs for free!)

Haha all the interior lights are simple to change the map lights are same as courtesy a flat headed screw driver and a bit of shuffleing and it comes of easy once you got the nack n boot light is worth the change to the long one as it's very bright! And very easy just pop it out with screwdriver and the smaller ones are amazingly bright so put them in map lights so bright seems like a bright day

The registration lights are a little harder but still easy you just put a small flathead screwdriver push the metal clip in and the sealed unit comes out you twist the light unit then it will come out and a straight swap then put back in twist and push back into the consealed unit then put them back in car I used the small led (same as map lights) in registration lights and lights up well

I got the fiesta car mats in my car when I got it there fabric ( tuff tho) and will keep them most year but when council puts the grit down am putting rubber in :)

(ps know how you feel when u see something gumf in ur profession .....I am (when I feel like it now) professional game tester and seeing all the games that are marketing towards teens now.....same feeling)

You sir are clearly an expert on bulbs! So the footwell lights are just a single bulb to change? Might go for the white ones and then with the map lights too it'll be as bright as day in the car haha! I'll need sunglasses B)

So other than mats and those other mats you linked, do you have any more comsmetic mod recommendations that aren't bulbs?

[Paramanic]

Yeah one light per footwell and no cover or anything just straight swap mate a suggest the small and ones (eBay link) they would keep car very bright Lol and in registration too! Also get longer one for boot . Unfortunately you won't be able to swap the glove box light because the led lights r too big but I already had a Philips white wedge laying around that did the trick

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=111233035494&alt=web

(easy to put in just pull it out (the unit ) and change the bulb makes it look whiter

Oh that's what you mean the link I gave are cup holder mats and door storage mats need alterning to fit but looks good I think al show a pic tomorrow if a can (still working atm) but do look nice ye can get white ones that glow in dark too (click link to see because not feet car mats)

Erm other mods

Car door sills you can get them from Ford dealer (expensive ) or eBay and some eBay ones do look nice too just need to look I've still to buy them (skint already changed my front grill to Zs grill etc)

And last of all a wee cheap one I bought it but waiting on it coming .....taking a while

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2649-fiesta-car-stickers-carnival-car-stickers-carbon-fiber-brake-light-refires/1595370139.html

[Willy]

" cup holder mats and door storage mats need altering to fit but looks good I think al show a pictomorrow if a can "

I just ordered some James so I'm looking forward to the results. Don't forget to tell us how to modify them to fit.

[Paramanic]

Ok a will post tomorrow when I get home from work :)

[Mental_Atom]

These are going on the list too:

http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/fiesta-zetec-s-2008-on-sill-protectors-part-no-k01x-more-details-i1924.html

Cheers Paramanic, you're so helpful :D

[Clarky2013]

Get a few bulbs mate and spend the rest on fuel go for a some long drives in the country and enjoy the car :)

[Mental_Atom]

Get a few bulbs mate and spend the rest on fuel go for a some long drives in the country and enjoy the car :)

I think once it arrives I'm gonna be finding excuses to drive everywhere!

[SeanW]

I think once it arrives I'm gonna be finding excuses to drive everywhere!

"Dagnabbit...no sugar...I'll pop next door and borrow some"

*picks up car keys*

4 hours later...see half made cup of stone cold coffee...

"Oh yeah...I knew I forgot something!"

[Paramanic]

Right guys a took pics a altered them butbcutting them to fill gaps and fix to fit the doors but does look good!

[Paramanic]

Always here to help :D

Seen these would they fit Willy?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=351064617242&alt=web

[tfin25]

Interesting thread, I will have to have a good look though when I get my fiesta!

[Mental_Atom]

Hmm, my car is gonna be DIB, would you go for white or blue footwell/map/courtesy lights do you think?

[Paramanic]

Have to admit blue does set the car off as I got it in courtesy lights and footwells and have very bright white in my map lights bud :) so when you open car up it all goes blue but as you shut the door the blue goes off and you see the red trims lol nice!

[Paramanic]

A got osram cool blue intense and its good! Looks nice and getting silvervision for Philips indicators to de tango

Full beams osram nightbreaker unlimited is good

[Willy]

Always here to help :D

Seen these would they fit Willy?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=351064617242&alt=web

Don't see why not. Just need to wire them up somehow.