My First Car

[FiestaFlyer]

Hey folks, heres some pics of my first car.
2003 Fiesta 1.4 Ghia.












Zetec alloys will be going on shortly.

[robemcdonald]

Nice car. My first was an Austin Allegro my mum gave me. I think the Zetec wheels will work out well. Do you have any other plans regarding upgrades?

[FiestaFlyer]

robemcdonald said:

Nice car. My first was an Austin Allegro my mum gave me. I think the Zetec wheels will work out well. Do you have any other plans regarding upgrades?

Cheers.

Theres a bit of damage to the right hand side of the back bumper which i will get round to getting fixed and see if the guys can remove the Ghia badge and buff it up and i'll maybe get a zetec badge for it. Only other planned upgrade is a zetec spoiler. Can pick them up on ebay for around £50. Not sure how its fixed to the boot though as i cant see any signs of fitting so I think i could be a trip to the scrappy to see if theres any Zetecs with spoilers.

Any suggestions ?

[tybo]

Thats a decent first car

[robemcdonald]

The only thing I'd suggest is uprated springs and shock absorbers. This will also lower the car IMO that will make it look better. You could always install some poly bushes as well to tighten up the handling.

[FiestaFlyer]

I thought about lowering it but i'm going to wait till' the Zetec alloys are on it then decide if it looks right as im not sure if theres a height difference between the Ghia and Zetec, anybody know ?
I'm thinking also about a full respray as the paintwork is starting to fade and the lines where the car has been cleaned are beginning to show up. Any ideas of prices for a metallic respray in the same colour ?

Other minor upgrade suggestions would be appreciated.

Paul

[On Time]

Tidy first car that, smart.

But why do you want to put a zetec badge on it?

[FiestaFlyer]

On Time said:

Tidy first car that, smart.

But why do you want to put a zetec badge on it?

I hate when people start a look-a-like and dont finish it.
For mine to be a zetec look-a-like, it wont take much, alloys, spoiler and Zetec badge.
2/3 will be getting done anyway so might aswell do it all

[tybo]

FiestaFlyer said:

I'm thinking also about a full respray as the paintwork is starting to fade and the lines where the car has been cleaned are beginning to show up. Any ideas of prices for a metallic respray in the same colour ?

Paul

I wouldn't have thought a car of that age would be in need of a respray, unless it's been constantly washed with wire wool

A good machine polish sounds more likely

[FiestaFlyer]

tybo said:

FiestaFlyer said:

I'm thinking also about a full respray as the paintwork is starting to fade and the lines where the car has been cleaned are beginning to show up. Any ideas of prices for a metallic respray in the same colour ?

Paul

I wouldn't have thought a car of that age would be in need of a respray, unless it's been constantly washed with wire wool

A good machine polish sounds more likely

Would that clear up all the wash lines ? (I know they've got a name but TBH cant think what it is)

[Mattt]

So is this car insured correctly or on a fronted policy like you have suggested elsewhere?

[FiestaFlyer]

Mattt said:

So is this car insured correctly or on a fronted policy like you have suggested elsewhere?

Certainly not

Ohh ok, its in my dads name

[peaktorque]

FiestaFlyer said:

I thought about lowering it but i'm going to wait till' the Zetec alloys are on it then decide if it looks right as im not sure if theres a height difference between the Ghia and Zetec, anybody know ?
I'm thinking also about a full respray as the paintwork is starting to fade and the lines where the car has been cleaned are beginning to show up. Any ideas of prices for a metallic respray in the same colour ?

Other minor upgrade suggestions would be appreciated.

Paul

Get a pro. to give it a good valet (it will cost you a bit, but cheaper than a respray), you will be surprised how rough paintwork can buff up better than new! Have a read through the bodywork forums on here to see what can be achieved!

Don't bother with the badge, it isn't a Zetec so why pretend it is? Just de-badge it and keep every-one guessing

[tybo]

FiestaFlyer said:

tybo said:

FiestaFlyer said:

I'm thinking also about a full respray as the paintwork is starting to fade and the lines where the car has been cleaned are beginning to show up. Any ideas of prices for a metallic respray in the same colour ?

Paul

I wouldn't have thought a car of that age would be in need of a respray, unless it's been constantly washed with wire wool

A good machine polish sounds more likely

Would that clear up all the wash lines ? (I know they've got a name but TBH cant think what it is)

Swirl marks

Yes, it would bring it back to as new

[FiestaFlyer]

tybo said:

FiestaFlyer said:

tybo said:

FiestaFlyer said:

I'm thinking also about a full respray as the paintwork is starting to fade and the lines where the car has been cleaned are beginning to show up. Any ideas of prices for a metallic respray in the same colour ?

Paul

I wouldn't have thought a car of that age would be in need of a respray, unless it's been constantly washed with wire wool

A good machine polish sounds more likely

Would that clear up all the wash lines ? (I know they've got a name but TBH cant think what it is)

Swirl marks

Yes, it would bring it back to as new

I'll see what i can do

[Jackp]

FiestaFlyer said:

tybo said:

FiestaFlyer said:

tybo said:

FiestaFlyer said:

I'm thinking also about a full respray as the paintwork is starting to fade and the lines where the car has been cleaned are beginning to show up. Any ideas of prices for a metallic respray in the same colour ?

Paul

I wouldn't have thought a car of that age would be in need of a respray, unless it's been constantly washed with wire wool

A good machine polish sounds more likely

Would that clear up all the wash lines ? (I know they've got a name but TBH cant think what it is)

Swirl marks

Yes, it would bring it back to as new

I'll see what i can do

no need for any mods as such, im looking for a 1.4 zetec atm and i dont know about your insurance but mine wouldnt be able to handle any changes to it whatsoever, and a polish will sort it out nicely

[Jackp]

FiestaFlyer said:

tybo said:

FiestaFlyer said:

tybo said:

FiestaFlyer said:

I'm thinking also about a full respray as the paintwork is starting to fade and the lines where the car has been cleaned are beginning to show up. Any ideas of prices for a metallic respray in the same colour ?

Paul

I wouldn't have thought a car of that age would be in need of a respray, unless it's been constantly washed with wire wool

A good machine polish sounds more likely

Would that clear up all the wash lines ? (I know they've got a name but TBH cant think what it is)

Swirl marks

Yes, it would bring it back to as new

I'll see what i can do

no need for any mods as such, im looking for a 1.4 zetec atm and i dont know about your insurance but mine wouldnt be able to handle any changes to it whatsoever, and a polish will sort it out nicely

[FiestaFlyer]

Jackp said:

FiestaFlyer said:

tybo said:

FiestaFlyer said:

tybo said:

FiestaFlyer said:

I'm thinking also about a full respray as the paintwork is starting to fade and the lines where the car has been cleaned are beginning to show up. Any ideas of prices for a metallic respray in the same colour ?

Paul

I wouldn't have thought a car of that age would be in need of a respray, unless it's been constantly washed with wire wool

A good machine polish sounds more likely

Would that clear up all the wash lines ? (I know they've got a name but TBH cant think what it is)

Swirl marks

Yes, it would bring it back to as new

I'll see what i can do

no need for any mods as such, im looking for a 1.4 zetec atm and i dont know about your insurance but mine wouldnt be able to handle any changes to it whatsoever, and a polish will sort it out nicely

I'm not bothering about telling my insurance company about changes.
No drastic modifications they need to know about.

[Mattt]

FiestaFlyer said:

I'm not bothering about telling my insurance company about changes.
No drastic modifications they need to know about.

So you have a fronted policy, not declared your modifications, you work for an Insurance company and your full name is in your profile? tt.

[FiestaFlyer]

Mattt said:

FiestaFlyer said:

I'm not bothering about telling my insurance company about changes.
No drastic modifications they need to know about.

So you have a fronted policy, not declared your modifications, you work for an Insurance company and your full name is in your profile? tt.

I dont have any modifications yet
Will tell them when the wheels are fitted !