Ford Fiesta Mk3.5 Project OEM+: End of an era...
Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
MK2 Jamie :EUFez :Tried our best to get the rear suspension off, but one of the bolts is very worn and can't get it off. So buying new bolts then getting it off by any means necessary. I know a bloke that can grind it off.![]()
God, I am slacking abit aren't I?... And one of my New Years resolution was to finish the Fiesta. Pttt AHAHAHA
You are slacking mateI wanna see it slammed on those alleycats!
Well the problem is... I only have the rear ones at the moment.
Haven't recieved the fronts yet. Having trouble with the seller you see.

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
THOMMA55 :xr2irhys :the heads round off on the bolt u mean ? u tried a 6 sided socket?
we started off with a 6 sided socket, was already a bit rounded off as we started, than couldnt find anywhere open so we had to make do with a cheapy stud extractor which was as usefall as a kick in the balls.
just grind the head off then nock the rest of the bolt though
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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
xr2irhys :THOMMA55 :xr2irhys :the heads round off on the bolt u mean ? u tried a 6 sided socket?
we started off with a 6 sided socket, was already a bit rounded off as we started, than couldnt find anywhere open so we had to make do with a cheapy stud extractor which was as usefall as a kick in the balls.
just grind the head off then nock the rest of the bolt though
We haven't got a grinder. I know someone that does though and can supply me with new bolts. Simples!

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
should get yoursefl some of the essential tool smate, if your planning to continue modifing
even if theyre cheapo silverline stuff, it will do and last if you look after them
even if theyre cheapo silverline stuff, it will do and last if you look after them

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
Bad news - Rear Quarter Panel has been damaged. Obviously I've parked up somewhere and some idiot has just gone straight into the side of it then drove off. Second time it's happened to me now in this year alone. Hate it! Feel really upset about the way it looks now... Some of my mates think I can pop it out, it's quite a large dent. We'll see. I'll get some pictures up.
Has anyone used PDR services before? Are they any good? I was gunna ring them ages ago about a few dings but never got round to doing it.
Soooo all in all a great way to end 2010.
Let's hope nothing else happens. LOL
Has anyone used PDR services before? Are they any good? I was gunna ring them ages ago about a few dings but never got round to doing it.
Soooo all in all a great way to end 2010.

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
Try taking the rear door card off and push it out

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
thats $hit luck mate
you could prob push 90% of it out but if the dent is as large as im thinking it is, the metal would of stretched a far bit so prob wont go back into place fully...
i'll wait to see the pics though
you could prob push 90% of it out but if the dent is as large as im thinking it is, the metal would of stretched a far bit so prob wont go back into place fully...
i'll wait to see the pics though
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jayrs :thats $hit luck mate![]()
you could prob push 90% of it out but if the dent is as large as im thinking it is, the metal would of stretched a far bit so prob wont go back into place fully...
i'll wait to see the pics though
jay your car looks pukka in your sig
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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
Thats not good mate
I know how you feel, last new year someone smashed into my door on my old fiesta. I hope it gets sorted.
And yeah, your car does look nice Jay! Nice sig too
And yeah, your car does look nice Jay! Nice sig too
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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
- Danny Boy - :Thats not good mateI know how you feel, last new year someone smashed into my door on my old fiesta. I hope it gets sorted.
And yeah, your car does look nice Jay! Nice sig too
cheers mate, the sigs great, but then again, you made it so you know that
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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
jonyb4 :Try taking the rear door card off and push it out
i got mine out doing that
it doesnt look too bad either, theres before and after pictures in my thread somewhere i think
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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
MikeHop :jonyb4 :Try taking the rear door card off and push it out
i got mine out doing that
it doesnt look too bad either, theres before and after pictures in my thread somewhere i think
thing is after its been bent and dented, after pushing it out its likly to be weakend

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
YEAH, IT LOOKS A BIT s**t TOO!
you can poke it back in with your knee as well, not bad for a temp fix though james
you can poke it back in with your knee as well, not bad for a temp fix though james
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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
PDR is your best bet, you'll be surprised how brilliant they are.
Some arse reversed into my car and put a lil dint in my boot, not much but i know its there.
Some arse reversed into my car and put a lil dint in my boot, not much but i know its there.

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
Thanks guys.
The dent is pretty huge, I'll definatly get a picture up tomorrow. Yes I could probably pop it out, but as said, will never be the same again. baxtered some people...
But has anyone actually used a PDR service before? I might look on Youtube for video's actually. Looks pretty impressive how they do it. Hope they give good results if I do use them for my dings and dents lol
The dent is pretty huge, I'll definatly get a picture up tomorrow. Yes I could probably pop it out, but as said, will never be the same again. baxtered some people...
But has anyone actually used a PDR service before? I might look on Youtube for video's actually. Looks pretty impressive how they do it. Hope they give good results if I do use them for my dings and dents lol

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
You were lucky there, that's not too bad at all. That will come right out.
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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
Yea I agree with Excursion, that looks like it will pop out without any problems.

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
jesus thats nothing lol, that would push right out, take the quater panel off and push it out, get someone on the otherside putting pressure on it so it dont pop to quick and flake the paint off
but yea thats a clean looking dent, no creases or bends, probably wont even leave a mark
but yea thats a clean looking dent, no creases or bends, probably wont even leave a mark

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
i agree and disagree with the above, yeah it will pop out, but its damaged the swage line so wont be right and your still end up with a dent under the line or the line wont be right, which will need beating out a bit to get it right as the metal has been stretched.
but over all, its not too bad really and a easy repair
but over all, its not too bad really and a easy repair
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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
PDR will get it out but you might have a very minor crease still.
both my dents have cracked the paint!
both my dents have cracked the paint!

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
I agree, it will pop out definatly. But as said, it will crease. Gotta get the PDR patrol out, I've seen some YouTube videos, the things they do are top notch. Let's hope they give good results on my car.
Ohh and by the way, sorting out new nuts for the Coilovers as the old ones are fooked! Then the Coilovers will be on and Fanny will be kissing tarmac. I know you think I'm all mouth, as I've said this many times, but expect pictures during the week.

Ohh and by the way, sorting out new nuts for the Coilovers as the old ones are fooked! Then the Coilovers will be on and Fanny will be kissing tarmac. I know you think I'm all mouth, as I've said this many times, but expect pictures during the week.

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
its ashame about that dent it does look like it should pop out though as said that swage line might cause problems
are you still putting bike carbs on??
whats yours go like is it 1.1 or 1.3?
are you still putting bike carbs on??
whats yours go like is it 1.1 or 1.3?
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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
pop it out yourself first, then call them if it creases
you could waste money otherwise
you could waste money otherwise

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xr2ilookalike :its ashame about that dent it does look like it should pop out though as said that swage line might cause problems
are you still putting bike carbs on??
whats yours go like is it 1.1 or 1.3?
Yeah. Correct, I am still planning on having bike carbs put on. With some big help off a bloke on here that done it to his Si. Not too sure when I'll do it though... Definatly sometime this year.
1.1 mate, does the job for me. I'm not that heavy footed so I dunno how fast I can get outta it, probs around 80mph LOL

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
jonyb4 :pop it out yourself first, then call them if it creases
you could waste money otherwise
That's what I'm planning on doing Jony.

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EUFez :xr2ilookalike :its ashame about that dent it does look like it should pop out though as said that swage line might cause problems
are you still putting bike carbs on??
whats yours go like is it 1.1 or 1.3?
Yeah. Correct, I am still planning on having bike carbs put on. With some big help off a bloke on here that done it to his Si. Not too sure when I'll do it though... Definatly sometime this year.
1.1 mate, does the job for me. I'm not that heavy footed so I dunno how fast I can get outta it, probs around 80mph LOL
my old 1.1 could do 86mph hahah was so slow!

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
Agreed, not that fast at all. But their not built for that.
Although with the right exhaust and an air filter, they do sound nice. Obviously the tappets can be terrible but they can be adjusted. Something that I should of done a long time ago but still haven't got round to doing it. Must soon though, sounds awful when you stand outside of the car. 

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
EUFez :Agreed, not that fast at all. But their not built for that.Although with the right exhaust and an air filter, they do sound nice. Obviously the tappets can be terrible but they can be adjusted. Something that I should of done a long time ago but still haven't got round to doing it. Must soon though, sounds awful when you stand outside of the car.
i disagree, my mk4 witht he 1.3 in sounded s**t even with the above, rattles and tappets

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
Can all be sorted with a little bit of paitence.
Plus I can't complain, my engine is mint without a doubt, bar the noises. 

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
3lward :my mk3 1.1 sounds awesome!
My point exactly. They can sound great. With the right tuning...

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Re: Ford Fiesta Mk3.5' Projekt OEM+: Passed - MOT
as i started on a 1.1 first aswell,
i then progressed to a 1.3 there was quite a difference, did'nt have to change down on hills etc
same exhaust system was alot louder,
i reckon if your dead set on going for the carbs etc, then hats off to you
but get a 1.3 in there first, make it a little more worth while!
i then progressed to a 1.3 there was quite a difference, did'nt have to change down on hills etc
same exhaust system was alot louder,
i reckon if your dead set on going for the carbs etc, then hats off to you
but get a 1.3 in there first, make it a little more worth while!
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