Mk4 Project 'Lekyzeth'

[Guest Soggyllama]

 

UPDATED (27/03/2010)

 

Current Issues

Security - Cobra Alarm/Imobiliser Being fitted Tuesday 23rd complete with microwave sensors for roof down security

 

No aerial - remove and replace wth upgraded Electric aerial

 

Dodgy seal on rear window/ pillar - bit torn off near roof (Exposing a small gap around 2mm square)

 

Paintwork - Ok quality, slight dings, scratches and chips

 

RST Alloys - Refurb and polished

 

Rear pod speakers - Tidy Up baboon job done by previous owner

 

Bodykit sag - Passenger side skirt

 

Shoddy Interior - General clean, Spray and repair

 

Paintwork / Rust - Where boot meets roof,

 

Engine bay clean and tidy - Degrease, colour code etc

 

Service - Magnatec fully synth oil, iridium plugs, filter (see below), quality oil filter

 

Exhaust - Still undecided yet, may replace with standard item or replace with smaller performance exhaust

 

Planned Upgrades:

 

Air Filter - Replacing with Induction Kit

 

Cam - Uprating with Piper or Kent cam kit

ICE - Head unit, bass and front speakers and rewiring

 

Bonnet - Replacing with RS Turbo Bonnet

 

Badging and detailing - Some fade on rear 'Escort XR3i' badges and rear bumper insert

 

Window Tinting - Rear quaters, MAYBE rear window too

 

Side repeaters - From orange to clear to match front indicators

 

Additional

 

Leaking Washer Bottle - Needs repairing/replacing

 

Spot lights - Bolting on and replacement spot needed

 

[gingergman]

hows the sub running? Some good plans to get her tidy!

[Guest Soggyllama]

The sub is temporarily running from rear speaker outputs with the output set on stereo to "sub" mode. I got an amped sub to wire up (kit arriving over the next week) and I still need to pick another amp up from another member, then I can give you a reasonable account of how its running.

 

Having the bass tube though certainly provides some bass though as it is, which is bliss as it was WAY to tinny before hand. I was hoping to get it sorted before Weston, but due to weather, I've not had time or inclining to do it, combine that with arguing on Ebay about headlight bulbs, worrying about an Oil light that keeps coming on, and being daft by ordering other things, its not really changed much lol.

 

I should hopefully be doing an update over the next week, trying to get as much done as possible from wiring, subtle external changes and hopefully getting started on rear pods and internal door handles

[Guest Soggyllama]

and the following week, an RS Turbo bonnet should be being fitted along with a pair of headlights, finishing off the external bits and peices.

[Guest Soggyllama]

Yay, Mr Postman has been kind to me this morning, in the way of

 

A) Not waking me too early

 

and

 

Fetching me some goodies for Lekyzeth

 

So without further ado, let me show you what I received:

 

 

Some clear side repeaters, to match the clear front indicators.

 

My V5 FINALLY arrived too, which is nice.

 

and last but not least, De-Badging is SO yesterday, Let me introduce you to the next bid fad

 

 

RE-Badging

 

 

 

 

They are actually domed, though it doesn't seem so on the pictures. Should I get questioned by the police, i can act all stupid and say it stands for 'Ford Under Constant Tinkering'

 

Hopefully I will get the repeaters done today, but cant do the re-badging until I get the RS Turbo bonnet fitted, which should be done next week

[gingergman]

funny badges lol, you putting one on the bonnet you say?

 

also jazzy side repeaters

[Guest Soggyllama]

Yeah I'm removing both badges, and replacing them with the "Ford under constant tinkering" badges However, I cant put it on my bonnet yet until I pick up the RS Turbo bonnet from Taz on the 15th, then i'll do them both and put teh clear side repeaters on, also upgrade the wipers to wipers, instead of the 'smearers' that are fitted currently

[gingergman]

you gotta paint the bonnet or is it already black?

[Guest Soggyllama]

Already done

Just need to Travel to blackpool, fit it on and come home

[Guest Soggyllama]

Ooooooooh got some more goodies winging their way to me now, should be here by this evening

 

• 
   
  
• 1 x 1000w Fusion Amp
  
• 2 x Fusion Subs in Box
  

Cost me the grand total of £70 (Don't you just love it when Chavs can't afford the monthly payments on their cars and have to take their ICE out before handing the car back to the financial company)

 

• STILL waiting on the Amp wiring kits to come from Ebay.......stupid free delivery 2nd class mail
  
• The clear side repeaters have been put on the car, at a rather sexy angle (diamond shaped) which was a temp thing originally, but I've since grown to like them that way, so they're staying (Pics in Weston Show Topic).
  
• The RS Turbo Bonnet looks the Doogals Danglies from the pics I received, So all still remaining well, shall be picked up and fitted next thursday (Cheers Taz)
  

 

Following all this, I should REALLY start making progress on current issues with the car (skirt, engine, squeaky hood, service etc)

 

(incidentally I have a pre amped small sub box going up for sale soon if any of you space concious type require a bit of bass.- P.S Not the Bass tube previously pictured)

[Guest Soggyllama]

After a loooooong day of delays and electrical issues, I have FINALLY put the Fusion 1000w Amp, and 2 12" Subs in the cab. Now it vibrates its knackers off, so I still need to set up the audio and get the levels right, as well as any sound proofing and padding to eliminate any further clanging. Incidentally, since I had my carpet up and boot open, I thought I'd change my classic coathanger aerial for a proper shiny aerial. So at this moment in time, my sound system is complete. Just a bit of wire routing and hiding in the boot as well as securing the Amp to the Bass box.

 

Todays tasks have left me achy from the constant crouching and bending over backwards, but its done.

 

I'll get pics tomorrow when I can be bothered. and hopefully have some proper light to take them with.

[Guest s11pyk]

I cant put it on my bonnet yet until I pick up the RS Turbo bonnet from Taz on the 15th, then i'll do them both and put teh clear side repeaters on, also upgrade the wipers to wipers, instead of the 'smearers' that are fitted currently

 

oooh, you're going to alains, i might have that amp sub setup off you then? how much?

also deg got some flat aero wipers off ebay and they are brilliant, only a few quid delivered, look cool and do the trick! im getting some asap

[Guest Soggyllama]

ok cool, Well I didnt get to Alains due to family problems, Heating problems and other problems mentioned in another post.

 

Had a look at those wipers you mentioned, they're nice, but I was going to stick to what I know. Probably Bosch wipers with spoilers fitted.

 

Anyways, off to get pics of various things now........Stay Tuned

[Guest Soggyllama]

Ok firstly, heres the side repeaters, first aired at the Weston park show.

 

(Damn stupid reflective car, catching me looking all gormless )

 

Secondly, The new aerial fitted its only small, but gives AMAZING reception

 

 

Thirdly, the twin 12" Fusion Subs, and 1000w Monoblock fusion amp (Aka The Car Rattler)

 

 

Once I get the other amp for the front speakers, the boot will be hoovered, the wires and amp will be hidden from view also. Making it look all nice and clean

Edited April 19, 2010 by Soggyllama

[Guest Soggyllama]

let me tell you, fitting the subs were a complete pain in the rear, the original Fusion Sub box wouldn't fit in the boot, no matter which way i twisted, turned, shoved etc, so ended up getting a smaller box, and filled with cotton wool type stuff. Making the sub 'think' there is more room than there is. Not sure how it works, something to to with reverbaration or something, the sound takes longer to reach the solid sides or something.......I dunno.

[Guest Soggyllama]

UPDATED (19/04/2010)

 

Current Issues

 

Security - Cobra Alarm/Imobiliser Being fitted Tuesday 23rd complete with microwave sensors for roof down security - COMPLETED

 

No aerial - remove and replace wth upgraded Electric aerial - COMPLETED (Manual Smaller one fitted)

 

Dodgy seal on rear window/ pillar - bit torn off near roof (Exposing a small gap around 2mm square)

 

Paintwork - Ok quality, slight dings, scratches and chips

 

RST Alloys - Refurb and polished

 

Rear pod speakers - Tidy Up baboon job done by previous owner

 

Bodykit sag - Passenger side skirt

 

Shoddy Interior - General clean, Spray and repair

 

Paintwork / Rust - Where boot meets roof,

 

Engine bay clean and tidy - Degrease, colour code etc

 

Service - Magnatec fully synth oil, iridium plugs, filter (see below), quality oil filter

 

Exhaust - Still undecided yet, may replace with standard item or replace with smaller performance exhaust - KEEPING THE FITTED ONE

 

 

Planned Upgrades:

 

Air Filter - Replacing with Induction Kit

 

Cam - Uprating with Piper or Kent cam kit

 

ICE - Head unit, bass and front speakers and rewiring - COMPLETED - Subs and Mono-Amp also fitted

 

Bonnet - Replacing with RS Turbo Bonnet

 

Badging and detailing - Some fade on rear 'Escort XR3i' badges and rear bumper insert

 

Window Tinting - Rear quaters, MAYBE rear window too

 

Side repeaters - From orange to clear to match front indicators - COMPLETED, Replaced with clears and turned to form 'Diamond' Shape

 

 

Additional

 

Leaking Washer Bottle - Needs repairing/replacing

 

Spot lights - Bolting on and replacement spot needed

 

Front and rear Bumpers - Stripe being removed, then filled and smoothed

 

Side Skirts - Filled and smoothed, creating a 'Gapless' look

Edited April 19, 2010 by Soggyllama

[Guest Soggyllama]

incidentally, just been quoted £150 for some engine work. This is having the head skimmed and bigger Valves fitted.......sounds fun, though I have NO idea what most of that means, but its done by 'Old school' mechanics, do machine work "Off the books" however, parts WILL go through the books, so no discount there

[Guest Soggyllama]

cool, I'll have it done once I've paid for the pleasure of destroying my wheels/ suspension/ back on teh Queens highways at the end of this month, and leave a little "Recommend/ avoid" when its done.