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Well, with time on my hands, thought I may as well crack on with a few bits on the fiesta. Ordered some lowering springs and got them fitted yesterday. It's a 'pro-sport' 40mm kit.
At this point, I'd add that working on the fiesta was a complete joy. Everything is completely simple and logical, came apart easily and there were no dramas at all. These really are a great car for someone learning some basic mechanics.
Anyway, the results are pretty good. The ride is slightly firmer but quite impressed that it is still really comfortable. The front has lowered about 40mm, the back has only come down about 30mm (not entirely sure why it's not more).
Happy that it's fairly subtle. Slight rubbing on the inner arch plastic on the front on full lock. Might try some small spacers in the future.
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danhrc
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That looks awesome keep up good work I had a load of fiestas when a was young loved them
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That looks awesome keep up good work I had a load of fiestas when a was young loved them Cheers danhrc, it's great having plenty of time to enjoy working on it. I do really like this car. |
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Yeah I know the time thing is handy means the jobs are happening quicker also so is my money hahaha looks really well your fiesta 😎
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1991 Mk3 Fiesta 1.0 Bonus Mercdan68
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Give it some time to settle
My lads red one settled nicely after a few weeks use
It did sit higher at the back but after use it’s now level
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Give it some time to settle My lads red one settled nicely after a few weeks use It did sit higher at the back but after use it’s now level Cheers, that's exactly what I was thinking. Not unhappy with it as it is, but hopefully will settle a bit. |
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Apr 16, 2020 12:27:56 GMT
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Nothing major to report on this little car.
Took the arch liners off at the front. Nothing really going on behind there. Needed a quick dab of hydrate 80 and a nice liberal coat of waxoyl.
Added some 5mm spacers so that the tyres don't rub the inner arch in full lock. Seems to be fine now.
Also gave the wheels a bit of TLC too. Would like to change them for something else in the future when money and lockdown allow. Anyone got any suggestions?
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Apr 16, 2020 12:28:36 GMT
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Apr 16, 2020 12:35:12 GMT
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1991 Mk3 Fiesta 1.0 Bonus Mercdan68
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Apr 16, 2020 16:11:50 GMT
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These rials are nice wheels there on our van at the moment But we’re putting them back on the fiesta this weekend   |
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1991 Mk3 Fiesta 1.0 Bonus Mercdan68
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Apr 16, 2020 16:13:53 GMT
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These ones George had powder coated 15” from a late escort  |
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Apr 16, 2020 16:57:51 GMT
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Thanks mercdan68,
Not sure I want to go any bigger really. Would certainly consider something like the first ones you posted with a retro feel. Would consider wider 13 inch wheels.
I do like the ones I have, but have always been keen on the idea of Ford 4 spokes, but was lead to believe the offset would be completely wrong. Maybe mini lite style, but again not sure they come in an appropriate offset I have toyed with the idea of RST 3 spokes, but they are pretty expensive. An unusual choice would be XR3 clover leaf wheels.
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Apr 16, 2020 16:59:51 GMT
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XR2 pepperpots are great but quite an obvious choice (had them on my mk1 years ago)
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1991 Mk3 Fiesta 1.0 Bonus Mercdan68
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Apr 16, 2020 17:02:33 GMT
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You can fit Capri laser four spokes
Just get them polished !
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Apr 22, 2020 11:26:05 GMT
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Managed to find the missing decal from the boot. It claims to be an original item, although doesn't look like an exact match to me. Not sure I'm that bothered, at least I have managed to reinstate its 'Bonus' status.
On that note, I've been trying to find more info on the different specs of fiestas at this time, but can't really find much. Just wondered what 'Bonus' means, and how this might be different from a 'Popular' or even 'Popular Plus'.
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Apr 22, 2020 11:26:36 GMT
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Apr 22, 2020 11:26:55 GMT
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Apr 22, 2020 11:28:28 GMT
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Also, hopefully that the fresh silver will eventually fade a little - looks pretty bright next to the 29 year old one
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Apr 25, 2020 21:31:48 GMT
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Managed to find the missing decal from the boot. It claims to be an original item, although doesn't look like an exact match to me. Not sure I'm that bothered, at least I have managed to reinstate its 'Bonus' status. On that note, I've been trying to find more info on the different specs of fiestas at this time, but can't really find much. Just wondered what 'Bonus' means, and how this might be different from a 'Popular' or even 'Popular Plus'. I'd see if you can find an old Fiesta brochure online, that should hopefully give you all the specifications for each model. I got a brouchure off eBay for my Fiat Uno, for only a couple of quid. Like the alloys on your Fiesta by the way, when I used to share a N reg 1.3 mk3 Fracatti with my ex years ago. I always wanted a set of those! ours was similar to this one below.  An on that, the only differences over the base models. Was fancy wheel trims, rear wash wipe. Sunroof, metallic paint. Electric windows, and central locking. Pretty swish, until the electric windows packed up, cost me a fair bit to fix those  |
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