JC600 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Double post, please delete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Failed it's MOT today, horn decided not to work on test! Only advisories were. Slight chaff on front brake flexi, and rear springs drop when jacked but assume correct position when driving. But knew that anyway as it's lowered. Will be fixed tomorrow, think it's blown a fuse.....as yesterday the isolation switch threw a hissy fit, flattened the battery, and lights etc were going crazy....so I went and took the cables off the switch and connected the main cables direct to the battery how it should be. Just need to remove switch and fill the hole in the scuttle panel. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 MOT passed now! Connector had come loose, drive shaft seals have also been done. So all good to go again. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 At a car show today, currently sat in the shade lol :) The Escort the night before. At the show 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 Got a few things to do, firstly I need the idle co2 setting. It's not rich enough so have to feather the throttle when in traffic etc. Remove stupid switch from scuttle panel, fill hole, paint and blend in. And all booked in for a custom longlife exhaust....Can't wait lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 The last pic of the car with This stupid thing And off Hole filled, and sanded back. And painted Just need to let the paint harden, then blend it in. It's not perfect......but first time I've filled a hole in on a car, and better than that switch lol :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan P Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Pardon my ignorance but what was that thing? Looks much better without it btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 1 minute ago, Dan P said: Pardon my ignorance but what was that thing? Looks much better without it btw. It was a isolation switch that the last owner fitted. Cuts power off...was a right pain, and was playing the electrics up. Cheers Dan, been bugging me since I brought the car. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Blended in as best I can, looks loads better than it did. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemfusion Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Was the painting just with an off-the-shelf spay can of the right colour? How did you blend it in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 1 hour ago, chemfusion said: Was the painting just with an off-the-shelf spay can of the right colour? How did you blend it in? Yeah, just a rattle can from Halfords. When painting I didn't paint right upto the tape, so I didn't get a hard edge. Once paint had hardened, I used cutting compound with 1500 then 2000 grit wet and dry. Till blended in. Paint is then left dull, so I done a few more passes with compound and a damp cloth. Then auto glym super resin polish, about 10 coats. To build the shine back up. In a week or so I'll add a few coats of wax. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Calipers and drums painted, another job off the list. :) Wheels back on. Happy with the results. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 First of all, a pic with no switch in the scuttle panel. :D Then, got a custom longlife exhaust system made. :D Downpipe silencer cut off, 2 1/4" bore to flange. 2" bore from downpipe back with 2 x silencers. 2 1/4" rolled out tip. Video clip, sounds great on road. Quite when cruising and a nice rasp when you put your foot down. Loads more responsive now too. :D https://youtu.be/nkNCUsOSvO8 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Exhaust looks & sounds great mate! Loving this thing at the minute! I'd love one! www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 29 minutes ago, GingerFlame said: Exhaust looks & sounds great mate! Loving this thing at the minute! I'd love one! www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality Detailing & Valeting supplies Cheers mate, it's great fun....I love working on it. :) Meant to Pm you, do you do any products that revitalise rubber window seals? :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Exhaust looks & sounds great mate! Loving this thing at the minute! I'd love one! www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality Detailing & Valeting supplies Cheers mate, it's great fun....I love working on it. :) Meant to Pm you, do you do any products that revitalise rubber window seals? :) Good old simple mechanics eh? Haha And by revitalise, are they dry/cracked? Or faded? Or are they actually pitted/etched? I've something to sort all the above! I just need to know what the best thing for you is :) www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 7 hours ago, GingerFlame said: Cheers mate, it's great fun....I love working on it. :) Meant to Pm you, do you do any products that revitalise rubber window seals? :) Good old simple mechanics eh? Haha And by revitalise, are they dry/cracked? Or faded? Or are they actually pitted/etched? I've something to sort all the above! I just need to know what the best thing for you is :) www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality Detailing & Valeting supplies Dry and cracked, but still give a good seal. So don't want to change them, unless I have to. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Cheers mate, it's great fun....I love working on it. :) Meant to Pm you, do you do any products that revitalise rubber window seals? :) Good old simple mechanics eh? Haha And by revitalise, are they dry/cracked? Or faded? Or are they actually pitted/etched? I've something to sort all the above! I just need to know what the best thing for you is :) www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality Detailing & Valeting supplies Dry and cracked, but still give a good seal. So don't want to change them, unless I have to. :) Let me have a read of the reviews I've had back & I'll get back to you! I've something in mine for you but want to check it's the best possible! www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 Thought I'd take the Escort shopping this morning, it's only down the road but done a 35 mile detour to get there lol.....love driving it, gets loads of attention and so much fun. :D Both of the Ford's together. :) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisroberson99 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 They look awesome, a real credit to you! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 24 minutes ago, chrisroberson99 said: They look awesome, a real credit to you! Cheers mate :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonelson96 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Both cars look awesome mate , loving the progress of your mk4 popular is brilliant every time the next photo comes up 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 11 minutes ago, Antonelson96 said: Both cars look awesome mate , loving the progress of your mk4 popular is brilliant every time the next photo comes up 😄 Cheers mate, it's getting there.....just love driving it......your Gti is looking good too. 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben87 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Love the escort mate looks spot on. Can't wait to see what you've got planned with this and the focus. Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 7 hours ago, Ben87 said: Love the escort mate looks spot on. Can't wait to see what you've got planned with this and the focus. Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Cheers mate, Focus is my family car lol.....so won't be too much, mainly tidying up and preserving to start with.....Escort is just general maintenance whilst it's show season. Then I'll start working on her again. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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