Chris Ecc Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 What stuff do you use on you're car Ben to clean it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbyleague Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Awesome mate done some great work on it! what u use to spray your exterior plastics or were ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 What stuff do you use on you're car Ben to clean it? Some cheap snowfoam for the prewash Then 2BM using Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo & Meguiars Lambswool Mitt Ford Fair Detail Wheels (powder coated recently): AutoGlym Super Resin Polish Poorboys Wheel Sealant Car: Cheap Snowfoam Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo & Meguiars Lambswool Mitt Autosmart Tardis AM Details Soft clay Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo & Meguiars Lambswool Mitt Poorboys Black Hole Poorboys Nattys Paste Wax (Blue) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 Awesome mate done some great work on it! what u use to spray your exterior plastics or were ? Wet & Dry Paper Tack Rag Plastic Primer Cellulose Primer Metallic Basecoat (colour matched to alloys) Lacquer Did it myself at the spray booth at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB S140 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 ben were do you work as if they do stuff like that for the public i might have a look lol. have to say again great job love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 ben were do you work as if they do stuff like that for the public i might have a look lol. have to say again great job love it. I work for a company that overhaul aircraft landing gears. Do stuff Luke what Rob? :S Cheers :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Eibach Lowering Springs :D Hasn't settled in the picture as it was as soon as I put it back on the ground ..So will go lower ;) Well happy though Guide .. http://fiestamk7.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=494 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Cheung Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Great job! adding those 17's and the lowering kit have now got it spot on! been following your threads for quite a while now; liked certain things you've done,not so much on others...but at the end of the day (like what most people have said) its always down to personal taste! well done for actually getting on with it :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tato Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 The car looks great with the lowering springs! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetecd Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Ben where did you get your springs from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 Thanks very much :D The springs came from DemonTweeks But I got a discount through d4nz0 on here. PM him and he will give you necessary details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tato Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Really excited about getting the springs, but somehow I am still worried about having 2 other passengers in the back and luggages in the trunk...any words of comfort? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 It will be fine mate. Ford wouldnt sell and fit them if the car became unfit for purpose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tato Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 It will be fine mate. Ford wouldnt sell and fit them if the car became unfit for purpose Agree! Probably I am just thinking to much :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetecd Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Thanks Ben but I just bought them after I asked you lol. I guy I work with new a guy got them for 120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4nz0 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Really excited about getting the springs, but somehow I am still worried about having 2 other passengers in the back and luggages in the trunk...any words of comfort? :D Springs are stiffer so will handle a heavuer load without compressing as much as the original springs. I had 4 adults in my car today with 17" streetpack alloys and not s single arch srub heard. Do it.... you know you want to :D Ben... why did you put compressors on front before you remove shock? then replace shock before removing compressors? The top mount holds the springs in place. The whole unit can be removed then use the compressors before you undo the top strut bolt. Alot easier to do with zero disadvantages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tato Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Springs are stiffer so will handle a heavuer load without compressing as much as the original springs. I had 4 adults in my car today with 17" streetpack alloys and not s single arch srub heard. Do it.... you know you want to :D Most likely will. Thanks for sharing your experience. Will help me with the decision :) Just have to find the right place to buy them from. I will ask Ford next week and see what price they come up with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4nz0 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Tato, as Ben said, he got em through me, a friend of mine will do em for around £135 delivered. Thats including vat. I couldn't find a better price. e.g. http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford_fiesta_2008_eibach_pro_spring_kit_2298.htm 137.40 before vat (+20%, roughly an extra £28) and still got delivery to put on top. http://www.accessoryplus.co.uk/product/Ford_Fiesta_09%7C2008%2B_Eibach_Sports_Suspension_Lowering_Kit_FO1569225 151.59 inc vat but still without delivery http://www.allenparts.com/product/Fiesta_2008%2B_Eibach*_Sports_Suspension_Lowering_Kit_Ford-KA-MK2-2008-onwards-1569225 150.90, thats with their "special 20% discount" but without delivery. Just pm me if you decide you want em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tato Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Tato, as Ben said, he got em through me, a friend of mine will do em for around £135 delivered. Thats including vat. I couldn't find a better price. e.g. http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford_fiesta_2008_eibach_pro_spring_kit_2298.htm 137.40 before vat (+20%, roughly an extra £28) and still got delivery to put on top. http://www.accessoryplus.co.uk/product/Ford_Fiesta_09%7C2008%2B_Eibach_Sports_Suspension_Lowering_Kit_FO1569225 151.59 inc vat but still without delivery http://www.allenparts.com/product/Fiesta_2008%2B_Eibach*_Sports_Suspension_Lowering_Kit_Ford-KA-MK2-2008-onwards-1569225 150.90, thats with their "special 20% discount" but without delivery. Just pm me if you decide you want em. I will, once I get my hands on the car :) Thanks mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 Springs are stiffer so will handle a heavuer load without compressing as much as the original springs. I had 4 adults in my car today with 17" streetpack alloys and not s single arch srub heard. Do it.... you know you want to :D Ben... why did you put compressors on front before you remove shock? then replace shock before removing compressors? The top mount holds the springs in place. The whole unit can be removed then use the compressors before you undo the top strut bolt. Alot easier to do with zero disadvantages. Yes I realised after lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB S140 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I work for a company that overhaul aircraft landing gears. Do stuff Luke what Rob? :S Cheers :D spraying your grill and rear diffuser. thats a shame realy unless i can do it at home. if i can what stuff would you recomend i use. love the pics your mates did they look awsome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 I wouldn't recommend doing it yourself with rattle cans, just save and wait until you can afford to have it professionally done. You can get a good finish with rattle cans, but however good you are, it still wont be as good as with a proper air compressor and spray gun. I'm saying this because it's a new car and you want it looking perfect.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Some cheeky shots I took while the gate was open to a corn field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Fitted some new washer jets Rather than the 2 jets of water on the standard ones, they give an even mist effect across the whole windscreen They are from a 2011 Focus.. Part number in picture Sprayed Panther Black.. obviously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Ford Fair Ticket.. Well Excited! Am going with FiestaOwnersClub Cleaning will be taking place tomorrow and saturday ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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