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Paddys Zetec. Updated 01/10/16


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Morning,

Just got myself a 58 plate 2.0 TDCI Zetec with the sport pack.  Thought I would do a small thread as I change things. 

First thing to do was upgrade the bulbs, not much point taking a picture as its not getting dark before 10 (ish). But I had them in my last car and they where spot on.

Giving it a good clean this afternoon.

Ordered the ST grills, fog light surrounds and some pressed plates to go on. Will bang some pics up soon as they turn up.

Next will be to stick some more light in the boot as its naff as is.

Then stick some red paint on the calipers.

Pedals and a few other interior bits to add too.

Couple of pics straight after picking it up.

 

Cheers.

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13 hours ago, Paddy.t said:

Morning,

Just got myself a 58 plate 2.0 TDCI Zetec with the sport pack.  Thought I would do a small thread as I change things. 

First thing to do was upgrade the bulbs, not much point taking a picture as its not getting dark before 10 (ish). But I had them in my last car and they where spot on.

Giving it a good clean this afternoon.

Ordered the ST grills, fog light surrounds and some pressed plates to go on. Will bang some pics up soon as they turn up.

Next will be to stick some more light in the boot as its naff as is.

Then stick some red paint on the calipers.

Pedals and a few other interior bits to add too.

Couple of pics straight after picking it up.

 

Cheers.

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Nice, look forward to seeing this take shape.

Are you going to add more lights in the boot or just upgrade the bulbs?

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Ill add some more, upgraded the bulb and its still pants. The diffuser seems more the problem.

Cheers.

 

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Not much to tell today, fitted the ST lower grill yesterday but while fitting the paint chipped as the plastic bent slightly. Waiting to hear back from seller.

If I get no joy ill get it hydro-dipped.

Another issue is the reg plate backing is too big and has predrilled holes so need to come up with a way to fill the space. Either a plate holder or a custom size plate.

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liking the st grill look forwred to seeing the progress you make

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Cheers B4ZZ.

Little update today; had email back from seller regarding grill, they recognise its faulty due to the flaking paint. Waiting for them to get back to me, hopefully saying they will replace it. 

Word of warning to anyone buying this grill, its designed for US cars (only found out after email to seller) so thats why the reg plate backing is too deep for a UK plate. 

Plate holder will solve it I reckon, found one on eBay just the right depth.

Gave it another wash and rainX today.

Thinking of getting it machine polished and paint corrected due to a few stone chips and dull spots im not happy with.

Next quick job is to replace the boot gas struts as they are a bit weak. Crossing my fingers the ones ive got will fit.

Paddy👍

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Bore alert...

Done a bit more today, my replacement grill came. And so did my plate holder.

All ready to go on the car now. Soon as the rain stops.

Next thing is a new LED light for the boot. Got this little beauty to fit. Genuine ford from a transit.

 

Paddy👍

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Quick update.

Grill fitted.. LED boot light fitted.. Reg plate lights fitted.. Side lights fitted.. New wheel caps fitted.. Red dust caps.

 

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Honey comb upper grill and egr blank ordered this morning. Also booked in for DPF and EGR delete wednesday.

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This is a nice focus. I like the things you have done so far! I have the same model but in blue and tempted by the grills and DRLs

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2 hours ago, blue crush said:

This is a nice focus. I like the things you have done so far! I have the same model but in blue and tempted by the grills and DRLs

Cheers :) im nearly happy with it. Got a few more bits planned. Biggest thing will be powdercoating the rims black at some point. 

If you like the grill Ive stuck one on eBay cheap that needs painting/hydrodipping. Does have two broken clips but is secure when fitted. Wasn't happy with the finnish of paint so contacted seller and they replaced it.

Going to spray fog light surrounds, mud flaps and sill where wipers are this week. 

Most of the bits I want to do are just to freshen it up. 

More polishing too.

 

Paddy👍

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Sound like you have a lot planned.

Have you got a closer interior shot? Ive never seen red seats before - rare?

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looking good and like the new addictions so far liking the sound of the other plans you have got

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Cheers for the comments chaps. Ill take some interior shots later. 

Painted and lacquerd the fog lights last night, cleaned the chrome ring's up and sorted the fitment of the DLR'S. First image is before paint. Second all done.

 

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22 hours ago, blue crush said:

Sound like you have a lot planned.

Have you got a closer interior shot? Ive never seen red seats before - rare?

 

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Got the front mud guards painted and fitted. Also fitted the top honey-comb grill this morning. 

Off for a DPF and EGR delete this afternoon.

Currently say at dealers waiting for tyres sorting.

 

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Latest update;

My car does not have a DPF. Sooo its just a egr delete tomorrow... And maybe a remap😱.

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looking good love the new top grill looks like the one I got

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18 minutes ago, b4zz said:

looking good love the new top grill looks like the one I got

Cheers, I think it finnished the front off very nicely.

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Fitted the EGR blanking plate this morning, 5 min job. Im pritty sure its made a difference. Seems to rev a bit more freely.

Also got the bee-sting aerial fitted. Looks much better.

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Edit; just dropped it off for a map and egr delete. Will update late on tonight.

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Remap update; 175 bhp and 330 ft/lbs. See how she goes now.

Ordered another plate holder for rear reg plate. And will be ordering LED replacements for rear lights.

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Remap update; pulls very well right from the off. Picks up even better when higher up the box. More fun to drive but still seeing 45mpg giving it some and 50ish steady so im happy.

Going to move the AUX cable to centre console tomorrow (if cable arrives) and fit the rear plate holder (if it arrives). Also need to retune radio after fitting stubby aerial. 

Need to find the time to get wheels off and paint the calipers.

Paddy👍

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Just fitted a long AUX cable to move it to the arm rest.

 

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wow looks like some one has been busy

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On Friday, June 17, 2016 at 5:06 PM, Paddy.t said:

Need to find the time to get wheels off and paint the calipers.

Paddy👍

Focus looks great,

Some hammerite smooth finish silver paint also looks good on the spacer section of the brake discs while you have the wheels off,

Ensure to purchase "smooth finish" not "hammerd finish" if purchasing 

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