Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: End of an era...
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Anyone know of a RS Acessory rear bumper going then let me know. Still on the hunt so I can have the full kit!
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I was lucky, there's a bloke on here that has a spare but he's not replying. 


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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+
last i seen they sell for £100 a side 


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I definitely got lucky then as I was gonna buy it for £30 LOL

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A side? Does the rear bumper come in 2 parts?
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I'm genuinely intrigued. It's the under bumper thing isn't it?
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Yeah there is a front, back and 2 skirts, i imagine thats what jony was talking about?? I could've had some skirts cheap but i don't trust myself not to break them!!

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Sheriff Burman :A side? Does the rear bumper come in 2 parts?
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do you know the bumper were on about nick?
theyre basicly a RS accessory of the Si bumper,, they have stunning grooves in the back, and a larger "mouth on the front, with more of a pronounced lower section to the front
also the front has no "upper mouth" liek the Si does just a "shelf" liek the RS/xr bumpers do
they're extreamly rare now, even more so than the original RS ac kit i reckon (the one that fits under standard pov bumpers)
i forget how the skirts look though
theyre basicly a RS accessory of the Si bumper,, they have stunning grooves in the back, and a larger "mouth on the front, with more of a pronounced lower section to the front
also the front has no "upper mouth" liek the Si does just a "shelf" liek the RS/xr bumpers do
they're extreamly rare now, even more so than the original RS ac kit i reckon (the one that fits under standard pov bumpers)
i forget how the skirts look though

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Skirts are rounded.
The kits are rare indeed, a few floating about if you know who has them though!
The kits are rare indeed, a few floating about if you know who has them though!
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- Danny Boy - :Skirts are rounded.
The kits are rare indeed, a few floating about if you know who has them though!
I've got the front bumper, fogs and side skirts, almost done


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Oh it's the rounded set not the under bumper bits.
The side skirts look very similar to 2 lengths of drain pipe - probably could be substituted.
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The side skirts look very similar to 2 lengths of drain pipe - probably could be substituted.
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ah yes, remember marks Si had them when he bought it

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+
Sheriff Burman :Oh it's the rounded set not the under bumper bits.
The side skirts look very similar to 2 lengths of drain pipe - probably could be substituted.
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Correct... With the sexy RS stamp on the bottom.

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do the skirts bear resemblance to escort gti ones?
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Love them, can't wait to get them on 


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i see now!
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So, who has some spare drainpipe?? 


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your neighboughs gonna hate you

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I loved my old rs acc sideskirts. There was a guy who actually made some drainpipe ones wasn't there? Looked quite good if I remember right.

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That's pretty cool. I think I'll hang on to my original ones though. Almost got the whole kit just can't wait to see it all on.

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Hmmmm. I do have a few lenghts of drainpipe in my garage at th emoment. Could give me an idea for when I'm bored lol
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Just make them up and buy some RS stickers. Done 


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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+
Sorn in a garage mate. I'm going to replace two front wings, passenger side rear arch and front lower panel. Then respray her. Basically a total restore then wack the RS kit on. Unsure on what wheels to buy yet... But that's last on the list. I plan to Silvertop it as well. I'm really excited about it! Now it's off the road I get the chance to actually do things proper.

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I have some of the skirts for sale still in the original box with kit etc if anyone is interested.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271145710460? ... 1555.l2649
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Worth a look people, they look terrific on the Mk3 


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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
Hi guys, need some help. I've had trouble with the Mk3 for a while now, hence me getting my ZS. Getting sick of it now.
I'm presuming I have some sort of electrical problem. When I was driving it daily sometimes it would run fine, other days it would just cut out. I was at a set of traffic lights, stationary. One min it's running fine, then all the lights dim and it just cuts out. I get a jump start, it lasts for an hour then it won't start. Doesn't even tick over.
Also when it does die and I put my hazards on the clicking sound it makes gets faster and faster and sounds like its going to blow up! All the lights exterior and interior just go dead.
The alternator is about two years old now, after market s**t so it might be that? I've had my battery for about 8months now, unsure what it can be? Maybe it's something simple? I HATE ELECTRICS!
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I'm presuming I have some sort of electrical problem. When I was driving it daily sometimes it would run fine, other days it would just cut out. I was at a set of traffic lights, stationary. One min it's running fine, then all the lights dim and it just cuts out. I get a jump start, it lasts for an hour then it won't start. Doesn't even tick over.
Also when it does die and I put my hazards on the clicking sound it makes gets faster and faster and sounds like its going to blow up! All the lights exterior and interior just go dead.
The alternator is about two years old now, after market s**t so it might be that? I've had my battery for about 8months now, unsure what it can be? Maybe it's something simple? I HATE ELECTRICS!

Cheers,
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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
id start with seeing how much volts the alternator is putting out
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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: Electrics Problem?
Yeah I think that's the best option at the min, and to be fair I think it is the alternator. Cheap c**p off eBay.

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