What have you done to your fiesta lately - Page 7

Simon10 · 12-01-2015, 06:07 PM

Well amazing I received a phone call today...the car has arrived. I'm picking it up tomorrow about 4.30pm

jd dad · 13-01-2015, 01:08 AM

You'll love it, worth the wait

Simon10 · 15-01-2015, 08:40 AM

Apologies for the delay in posting pics. Here it is:

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Suffice to say it was worth the wait, simply awesome to drive compared to the 2009 Fiesta Zetec I had. Loving the tightness the control/handling and the instant power on tap. Now into my third day of driving yesterday I'm now hearing what I've heard others have with their ST's and it's the cluncking sound between changing gears especially from 2nd-3rd (most noticable) and from 3rd to 4th (not as loud). Also I thought the note from the exhaust would be louder in the cabin but it's not (not really bothered by this) just thought it would be going by the videos of the stock model from online videos I've watched.

I've read that it's due to the standard rear engine mount Ford have used across the Fiesta range and it's the engine moving around? The fix is the Cobb rear engine mount which fixes this issue but does introduce a slight increase in vibration at idle. Has anyone else come across this issue and if so does replacing the rear engine mount resolve it. My concern is that it will void my warranty but I will ask my dealer today as I'm dropping in to pickup my tyres/rims that are on my trade-in as I will be selling them.

But regardless of this I'm simply blown away at how good this car is in all areas. Love the Recaro seats.

Basil brush · 15-01-2015, 11:38 AM

Quite a few of us have replaced the REM as we did it as part of a group buy, when I pulled my old one out it has a sticker saying ST on it so not sure about it being the same, but does feel a fair bit different with the extra vibration on start, or could be lumpy cams LOL

NevermindST · 15-01-2015, 11:55 AM

Finished engine cover

Simon10 · 15-01-2015, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Basil brush

Quite a few of us have replaced the REM as we did it as part of a group buy, when I pulled my old one out it has a sticker saying ST on it so not sure about it being the same, but does feel a fair bit different with the extra vibration on start, or could be lumpy cams LOL

I dropped into the local dealer after sending them an e-mail expressing my concerns. Both the Sales Consultant and Mechanic drove the car and the mechanic said there's no issue at all and being so new it needs more time running in. So will continue driving it until it has more km's and see if the sound goes away.

bigshotdan · 15-01-2015, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Simon10

I dropped into the local dealer after sending them an e-mail expressing my concerns. Both the Sales Consultant and Mechanic drove the car and the mechanic said there's no issue at all and being so new it needs more time running in. So will continue driving it until it has more km's and see if the sound goes away.

If you're referring to the clunking on gear changes, that won't go away. If anything it becomes more noticeable with time and mileage. It's the one noise from under the bonnet that really irks me, but apparently that's just the way the cars are...

martinijosh · 21-01-2015, 12:30 AM

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Hi all. I have a set of 4 tyres and rims purchased from Bob Jane on the 26/07/13. These were on my Fiesta 2009 Zetec and have been maintained through Bob Jane with the last alignment done on the 29/08/14 (6 month).

Tyres are BridgeStone BST 205/40R17 84W XL ADN R002 17" and the rims are CSA-Shaker 17x7 10/108-114.2.4. Original cost for this package was $1900 (have receipt and log book).

Asking $1,100. See pics below:

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All in excellent condition and I'm based in Melbourne, Vic Sunbury. Thanks

Not really what this thread is for dude.

Simon10 · 21-01-2015, 09:59 AM

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Not really what this thread is for dude.

OK sorry about that. Seeing they came off the Fiesta I thought it would be ok. I've contacted the moderators to have it removed?

WoodySt · 26-01-2015, 02:44 PM

Is there still a waiting list for ford fiesta st?.

Pursya · 26-01-2015, 08:33 PM

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Is there still a waiting list for ford fiesta st?.

Plenty of new ones on carsales.
May come down to your color choice and state.
Although the Ford network should be able to ship whatever you want between dealers.
http://www.carsales.com.au/cars/resu...limit=12&cpw=1

NevermindST · 26-01-2015, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by WoodySt

Is there still a waiting list for ford fiesta st?.

The issue isn't really with Australia, it's with Europe taking Australia's builds. It comes down as said previously, your choices.

Simon10 · 26-01-2015, 09:23 PM

Got the ST tinted at local Tint A Car on Sat went Octane. They did an excellent job.

WoodySt · 27-01-2015, 04:20 PM

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The issue isn't really with Australia, it's with Europe taking Australia's builds. It comes down as said previously, your choices.

I rang my dealership today and they told me i can get a white one but havnt found any in molten orange yet. Its only been a week.

Bargey · 29-01-2015, 09:23 PM

Sorry this was supposed to be a reply to Simon's post re window tinting.

xurbanx · 03-02-2015, 06:09 PM

I haven't done much to mine as yet.
Been seriously considering buying the lip from Triple R and perhaps the weathershields and bonnet struts from eBay.

bigshotdan · 03-02-2015, 06:20 PM

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I haven't done much to mine as yet.
Been seriously considering buying the lip from Triple R and perhaps the weathershields and bonnet struts from eBay.

Definitely get the splitter! Adds some subtle aggression to the front end...

Millsy! · 04-02-2015, 12:17 AM

Hi there guys! Well, its not so much a case of what I HAVE done, but what I WANT to do to my Fiesta. I own an awesome 2004 Ghia Fiesta, 5 door hatch, 5 speed manual. Its a cool silver/gray. What I want to do is install an aftermarket single DIN stereo. The head unit on these things is the RDS 4500 EON. They are a triple unit. Has anyone on here taken one out and installed a new stereo? Would love to get peoples experiences in doing this job. I am pretty handy with a screwdriver....

Pursya · 04-02-2015, 04:05 PM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_IOiEoUjYo8

http://www.justaudioshop.com/Ford-Fi...rial_p_86.html

Millsy! · 04-02-2015, 05:42 PM

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_IOiEoUjYo8

http://www.justaudioshop.com/Ford-Fi...rial_p_86.html

Wow! Thanks heaps for this.

Bargey · 16-02-2015, 12:21 AM

Have added some strip LED lights to the inside of the boot. A strip either side up near where the original light is, and a strip down under the lip of the boot just below the latch.
It's good to be able to see into the boot.

martinijosh · 17-02-2015, 10:45 PM

Had the middle muffler removed. Loving the fruity waste gate noise under load.

WoodySt · 17-02-2015, 10:57 PM

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Had the middle muffler removed. Loving the fruity waste gate noise under load.

Record it

martinijosh · 19-02-2015, 08:02 PM

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Record it

Will get a video under load soon, can't do it at the moment the rain. Video of dry revving below..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPp194zM2cA

xurbanx · 23-02-2015, 05:10 PM

Not so much of mod that I've done but I did drop a USB down the behind the handbrake..

Bargey · 24-02-2015, 12:12 AM

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Not so much of mod that I've done but I did drop a USB down the behind the handbrake..

If the handbrake comes on when you press Aux on the sound system, or music comes on when you apply the hand brake that would be considered a mod???

martinijosh · 01-03-2015, 05:23 AM

Bluefin loaded yesterday.. Will update when I've run a tank of 98 through it.

Simon10 · 01-03-2015, 04:38 PM

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Bluefin loaded yesterday.. Will update when I've run a tank of 98 through it.

Just looked into the Bluefin and looks really good. May I ask where you got yours and how much it cost? I live in Melbourne and there's a place in Victoria called Tiger Performance that sells the Bluefin.

Basil brush · 01-03-2015, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Simon10

Just looked into the Bluefin and looks really good. May I ask where you got yours and how much it cost? I live in Melbourne and there's a place in Victoria called Tiger Performance that sells the Bluefin.

I think john from tiger soft is who most people have gotten theirs from, I know of a few that he has supplied to the west :-)

Simon10 · 01-03-2015, 05:31 PM

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I think john from tiger soft is who most people have gotten theirs from, I know of a few that he has supplied to the west :-)

Yes sorry meant Tiger Soft Performance. Thanks for that.