MarksST Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Thought I'd do a little thread on the mods I've done to my ST. This is my second ST and is a replacement for my ST2 which was unfortunately involved in an accident and wriiten off ST2 On Jamsports rollers where it ran 217bhp and 261lbs/ft, MP215 and intake hose Was quite pleased with the car after that till this happened. Car has been repaired and is currently on eBay, described as having a very light tap to the front lol. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261579190895 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261579385573 Anyway finally after a long wait with the insurance and the car being built, we picked the new ST3 on the 1st September, car is identical except this has sat nav which is the only option the last one didn't have. Just realised this is the only picture I've taken of the whole car but, I'm sure we all know what a Spirit blue ST looks like by now. Some of these mods where swapped from the old to the new so some pics will show the old car. Short richbrook aerial Climair wind deflectors Colour coded mist jets DMBs All interior and number plate bulbs changed to LEDs Key rings Chrome indicator bulbs all round, Halfords ultrabrilliance headlamp bulbs Clear brake light Having the engine cover panted and exterior plastics painted gloss black, which will look like this Had the MP215 fitted again on Friday, just need this now to complete it. intake hose is on, have got the intercooler, charge pipes, coolant hoses and short shift still to fit. Fitted some other Mountune mods but thse only give a few bhp lol Fuel flap sticker bomb fitted to engine cover, autospecialists oil and washer cap. mats include ing boot mat, gear gaiter fitted along with gloss black centre console to match the head unit Also change the door handle inserts to gloss black Last ST I had wrapped them in carbon fibre Fitted a hydraulic bonnet strut but not got a pic Leather armrest cover from redlinegoods Future plans hopefully the rest of the Mountune catalogue, couple more gloss black bits inside, rest of the AS caps and a speaker and sub upgrade. Thanks for taking the time to look, seems more when you write it down and feels a bit like attending an AA meeting, admitting you have a problem lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Cheung Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Immense effort! How easy do the door inserts come off? I tried to do this the other week and seemed pretty solidly attached ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarksST Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Immense effort! How easy do the door inserts come off? I tried to do this the other week and seemed pretty solidly attached ;) Start at the top, just on the bend or where it meets the door card, use a small flat screwdriver and a cloth to protect the plastic, prise it off,once one clip has released you can just pull the rest of the trim out by working your way down. At the bottom end it has a hook so once it looks like it's free you need to slide the trim towards the front of then car to remove completely. When you have removed it you will see the clips and hook, which will make taking the other one off and refitting easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan54771 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Coming together really nice matey, looks good with the bits you've added :) you got a link for the blue key cover (they do orange?) and mountune power button badge ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan54771 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 P.s what happened to the first one :o ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarksST Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 P.s what happened to the first one :o ? Misses was driving on a dual carriage way, the guty in front came to an abrupt stop for no reason and she went in the back of him, she still thinks it was a "crash for cash" accident. Starter badge, REVO is also available http://www.dmb.uk.com/prod/3083/m-logo-gel-badge-20mm#sub_question Key fob cover, can only find black but the seller may do other colours, orange was available when I got mine. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251636587462 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan54771 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Sorry to hear :( looks a mess, atleast you got a new st-3. Cheers for the links appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarksST Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Sorry to hear :( looks a mess, atleast you got a new st-3. Cheers for the links appreciate it Cheers and no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarksST Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Managed to get home early and decided to give the car it's first bath, wasn't that dirty but makes it look better. Wheels look loads better they had gone a darker grey with the brake dust. Will give it a better clean at the weekend and put some gtechniq on the wheels and windows and some sealant on the paintwork. Mountune boot mat Oh and forgot to put this vital Mountune upgrade in Smells like power, er actually on second thoughts it's vanilla lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molesy66 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Misses was driving on a dual carriage way, the guty in front came to an abrupt stop for no reason and she went in the back of him, she still thinks it was a "crash for cash" accident.Starter badge, REVO is also available http://www.dmb.uk.com/prod/3083/m-logo-gel-badge-20mm#sub_question Key fob cover, can only find black but the seller may do other colours, orange was available when I got mine. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251636587462[/quote I'd buy her a Vauxhall so the next time she does that it won't hurt..ps are u still togather ??? Lol. Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarksST Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Misses was driving on a dual carriage way, the guty in front came to an abrupt stop for no reason and she went in the back of him, she still thinks it was a "crash for cash" accident.Starter badge, REVO is also available http://www.dmb.uk.com/prod/3083/m-logo-gel-badge-20mm#sub_question Key fob cover, can only find black but the seller may do other colours, orange was available when I got mine. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251636587462[/quote I'd buy her a Vauxhall so the next time she does that it won't hurt..ps are u still togather ??? Lol. Of course, it's only a car at the end of the day. We were given a corsa 1.4 auto for a while, awful car used twice the fuel the ST did. Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarksST Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 She just said " if I make her drive a vauxhall she would probably crash it out of boredom" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molesy66 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 ame="molesy66" post="407412" timestamp="1410202881"](Just a car) u must be in love lol.Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyfullbrook Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 How hard is it to fit the wing mirror indicator bulbs? Wanna change mine to silver Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarksST Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 There is a guide in the owners manual, basically, tilt the mirror lens down shine a torch in and you will see 3 tags which need to be pushed/levered to release, once one has released you should also be able to gentle pull the cover at the same time as pushing the other tabs. Either hold on to the cover or put something on the floor as some people have dropped them which is easy to do. You need a chrome 501 bulb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyfullbrook Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Lovely, cheers matey! Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Cheung Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Start at the top, just on the bend or where it meets the door card, use a small flat screwdriver and a cloth to protect the plastic, prise it off,once one clip has released you can just pull the rest of the trim out by working your way down. At the bottom end it has a hook so once it looks like it's free you need to slide the trim towards the front of then car to remove completely. When you have removed it you will see the clips and hook, which will make taking the other one off and refitting easier. Star! Lesson learnt - if its not giving way at one end, try the other! I was wondering why it was still hanging on when i tried it from the bottom! managed to get them off easily now, although inevitably my screwdriver slipped at first attempt and now theres a minor scratch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarksST Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Star! Lesson learnt - if its not giving way at one end, try the other! I was wondering why it was still hanging on when i tried it from the bottom! managed to get them off easily now, although inevitably my screwdriver slipped at first attempt and now theres a minor scratch First time I took them off I pulled too hard and bent the hooked part luckily it didn't snap off, once clipped back in place it was fine though. Are you wrapping, painting or replacing yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Cheung Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Managed to get hold of some wrap but I'll see how it turns out. Will keep an eye out for breakers too if need be :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scousa Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Beautiful car that fella. Have you had this one on the rollers yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarksST Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Not yet, maybe after a few more miles, it would be nice to get similar figures but I'm happy with how it drives. Still hot to grit the intercooler and boost hoses and waiting for the exhaust to be released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarksST Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 ^^^^should read as. Still got to fit the intercooler etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarksST Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 In the last couple of weeks I've done the following Fitted gloss black plastics at the front and rear, makes such a difference, really should have been like this from the factory. Also fitted new mirror caps in grey to match the wheels. Uprated fog light bulbs and chrome side indicators fitted while covers were off. Will get pics of the rear which finally has it's Mountune badge fitted. Painted engine cover with Mountune sticker bomb and autospecialist oil filler cap. Autospecialists washer cap Before anyone mentions it i do dress the tyres lol http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x325/mark_weaver1/217fd5e70d1bbe34603f381e8cb8c14a.jpg[/img Mountune short shift fitted, can recommend this to any ST owner. Fitted the blackvue front and rear cameras with the help of a little friend. Bought the Mountune sport springs this week, need to get these fitted along with the intercooler, charge pipes and coolant hoses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam99 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Beautiful color! Lovely car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieM Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Looking good :) where abouts you get the mirror caps from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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