My 2000 1.1 Forte progress - Page 3 - Saxperience

tastysombrero31 · 28th April 2014, 21:36

Little update - the stickerbomb has come off the mirrors and is going to be coming off the petrol cap soon too, I've pretty much decided its shit. Im gonna take the stickers off the back too, all except the Modified Nationals one, because I like that one. Is anyone going this year btw?

tastysombrero31 · 2nd May 2014, 18:45

Wanted a bit of a change form the alloys, plus I want to refurb them at some point soon, so put some white steelys on.

Not sure if I like them or not yet, but its nice to have a bit of a change anyway. (excuse the dirty car)

tastysombrero31 · 15th May 2014, 17:46

Refurb-ed my alloys and now they're back on. I would of liked a darker grey but overall, i'm really happy with the result. Opinions as always welcome

Excuse the (still) dirty car, I will clean it soon...

tastysombrero31 · 10th June 2014, 18:26

I finally cleaned my car, and couple of weeks ago got a Sportex backbox. I've heard mixed reviews of them but to be honest mine is perfect, at 40 you can't hear it at all and at 60 its not much more than a hum, 70+ is a bit loud but I don't tend to use motorways or many national speed limit roads so it doesn't bother me. It does sound really nice though and not as 'fart boxy' as I thought it might. Also it seems to be really well put together, it seems like it will last. Quick question, would it fit directly onto a VTR if I was to get one? Or is the centre section a different size/hangars different etc. Thanks, and as always any comments welcome.

And sorry about the potato picture quality.

tastysombrero31 · 12th June 2014, 20:25

So today my little car failed its MOT.

I've got to have a new manifold, new cat and new lambda sensor put on, which will probably end up costing the best part of £200. Apart from that though, there was no other problems with any of the suspension, brakes, bodywork, engine, or anything else, so that's pretty good for a 14 year old car.

tastysombrero31 · 21st July 2014, 14:29

Got my dimma grill the other day, gave it a quick lick of paint and got it bolted to the car today. Thanks to Jigs for the quick postage, good seller!

I was looking at getting a VTS this month but that fell through, partly cause the seller was as dodgy as Del boy and partly because insurance for the S only having 1 years no claims was a bit ridiculous. So i'll be keeping with the 1.1 for another year, and then look at upgrading.

And no, my neighbor doesn't have a Fiesta ST, its the 1.0 ecoboost zetec-S, but its still faster than a VTR haha

mad73 · 30th July 2014, 19:07

Nice little mods u got going there

jeffchiz · 30th July 2014, 21:50

im not sure on the vtr alloys (the colour) i preferred the rallye look-a-like steels

and the back box will fit a vtr

tastysombrero31 · 30th July 2014, 23:27

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Originally Posted by mad73

Nice little mods u got going there

Thanks, I'm not doing anything big cause i want an R or an S next year so just doing stuff i can swap over

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Originally Posted by jeffchiz

im not sure on the vtr alloys (the colour) i preferred the rallye look-a-like steels

and the back box will fit a vtr

I wanted more of an anthracite type grey but this looks better than what they did, i got some stick for the rallye look wheels haha :') and good to hear the exhaust will fit!

Jigs2895 · 31st July 2014, 00:45

Good to see you got the grill okay, looks good now you have painted it. As above though, not keen on the colour of the alloys. Get some bumper care treatment on those bumpers as well!

tastysombrero31 · 31st July 2014, 11:21

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Originally Posted by Jigs2895

Good to see you got the grill okay, looks good now you have painted it. As above though, not keen on the colour of the alloys. Get some bumper care treatment on those bumpers as well!

Thank you for sending it so quickly

I know what you mean about the wheels, its not the exact colour i wanted, its more of an army grey at the minute, but i can't be bothered to redo them for now

And I've tried the spray on stuff for the bumpers, Wynns I think it was, and a hot air gun but neither seemed to work, what else is good that I'd see a difference in?

saxo_Josh · 31st July 2014, 13:03

The auto glym one is good!

Or get them done in gloss black! never have to do them again

tastysombrero31 · 31st July 2014, 14:36

i might try the autoglym then when i get paid

Brettles1986 · 31st July 2014, 14:37

Those wheels look like they have been primered and left.

tastysombrero31 · 31st July 2014, 14:51

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Originally Posted by Brettles1986

Those wheels look like they have been primered and left.

Thanks

Like i said, i wanted anthracite but the grey turned out to be like an army grey and i can't be bothered to change it right now. Ill probably get round to it by September...probably

tastysombrero31 · 4th August 2014, 21:48

Small update, will be changing the fuel filter tomorrow (the first time I've tried it so I hope its as easy as it looks), and I've also ordered some autoglym bumper gel stuff, so as soon as it gets delivered i'll get some pictures up, if it does a good job.
And in response to the people who commented on the colour of the wheels, I will most likely order some new spray and primer after September or if I have any money left over after holiday. I'll get gunmetal or anthracite grey, as this was what I was going for the first time but I cheaped out on the paint and paid the price.
Opinions or suggestions welcome as always

Brettles1986 · 5th August 2014, 17:22

Make sure you fill the fuel filter with fuel before fitting or you will struggle to start it

tastysombrero31 · 5th August 2014, 18:22

Haha I didn't do that, it did take a long time to start but all ok now!