Ford Fiesta attention to details

[kevo888]

I don't care "What it says on the box"...all I know is that it sounds great
Everybody that has heard my Fiesta Sport sound system can't believe it is the stock setup.

[OldSchoolHack]

Since these are stock items, anyone can easily upgrade. Kaya nga ang lakas ng accessories market natin dito. Don't like the stock speaker? Upgrade.

Baka over expectations over an entry level car? Entry level ang Fiesta. Don't like the Fiesta stock accessores? Then buy a Focus.

[coolhyperion]

Since these are stock items, anyone can easily upgrade. Kaya nga ang lakas ng accessories market natin dito. Don't like the stock speaker? Upgrade.

Baka over expectations over an entry level car? Entry level ang Fiesta. Don't like the Fiesta stock accessores? Then buy a Focus.

Actually, the Fiesta's sound system sounds better than the current Focus'.

[vivafoxpro]

In my quest to install fog lights out of casa, I needed a way to tap into the fog light switch.

I discovered these:

Examining more the compartment itself, It is made of good quality plastic. Not excellent like LEGO but not the brittle plastic mentioned in the Malaysian forums. Mukhang makunat unlike the door sidings.



This one falls into the POOR category. Manufacturing did not even take the effort to paint this portion. Kahit mumurahing red lead or QDE wala.

I will put some primer on next time pero mahirap na abutin lahat ng sulok.

It should have been a simple matter for Ford to do it in the factory right after welding before the dash was put on.

It seems to me this part was a "last minute" revision for us left hand drive citizens compared with the Euro right hand drives.

Sa tingin nyo?

[OTEP]

I drive a 15 year old Toyota and don't worry about surface rust on the dash supports. It won't rust through and rust won't cross onto the car body.

Just a bit irritating to look at when I'm working on the car.

[vivafoxpro]

I drive a 15 year old Toyota and don't worry about surface rust on the dash supports. It won't rust through and rust won't cross onto the car body.
Just a bit irritating to look at when I'm working on the car.

You are a very positive person Doc

Would you know of any reason that requires this to be left unpainted?

This thread being "Attention to details", I feel it would not be too much trouble to dab some primer specially on welded joints.

Or maybe use galvanized parts?

[vivafoxpro]

Having done this:

http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showp...&postcount=192

I take it back na poor quality yung red plastic. It is made of tough plastic. I was basically trying to destroy it pero nahirapan din ako.

I still maintain though na poor design na puno ng butas yung bulb housing kaya I had to cover the holes with aluminum tape.

[vivafoxpro]

In this thread we saw the good and the bad in the various aspects of the Fiesta.

In my recent front fogs installation I observed a couple of things:

1. Peeking into the holes along the wiring running along the driver side door sill, I could see LIGHT from the pavement. This means there is a hole in the body. Inspecting further, I found out the the sealant that connects the outer shell to the bottom "belly" of the Fiesta is not properly done. This is another, more serious vector for dirt and eventually rust to form. This warrants greater detailed inspection of this area in order to take proper preventive measures.

2. Extra battery terminals are a good feature for adding extra devices. They have fusible connections with markings of 50A and 70A. For DIYers like myself this is a big plus.

[vivafoxpro]

During my splash guard installation, I discovered more:



Fender liner taken out, you can see the "danger" the wiper fluid motor and wiring are. Mud splatter may eventually cause problems here.


Thanks duct tape, while a better solution is sought...


On the opposite side, one of the horns lie low...





Twist of the bracket raises it a bit...

[vivafoxpro]

In my quest to put in an indicator light for a locked Fiesta, here are my discoveries:

[pista_ni_jon]

^^ salamat idol!

[vivafoxpro]

Replacing my H7 stock bulbs with Narva 4100K 55watts (Got them from Ace hardware for P1,145.00), I ran into the following:





Be extra gentle in tightening this portion so yours won't come loose.

This one I have noticed long ago but only had the chance to post today:

[kevo888]

Wow, well spotted about the vinyl Vivafoxpro. I just assumed it was molded plastic until you pointed it out.
Not good design. I wonder how well it will withstand a few Philippine summers?

[OTEP]

Most cars really have decals for the pillars. Though it may seem like a cheap touch, they are easier to refurbish in the long run. No need to repaint or buy new trim, just get generic 3M flat black decal and have your tint guy cut them to fit.

[dcph172]

Most cars really have decals for the pillars. Though it may seem like a cheap touch, they are easier to refurbish in the long run. No need to repaint or buy new trim, just get generic 3M flat black decal and have your tint guy cut them to fit.

sir san nakakabile nitong 3M flat black decal? would you know how much? i might just do this than have the pillars of my other car repainted. local paint shop quoted me 8k, medyo steep siya for me. this might me a cheaper alternative.

[OTEP]

Just go to a shop that makes decals for cars (e.g. Stickeran in Valenzuela or SpeedSigns in Banawe or wherever they make those laser cut stickers).

[vivafoxpro]

Wow, well spotted about the vinyl Vivafoxpro. I just assumed it was molded plastic until you pointed it out.
Not good design. I wonder how well it will withstand a few Philippine summers?

All cars having their own good and bad, this falls on the bad side. The sticker is not even one piece. You will notice the lap joint where I drew the arrows.

This falls among my early observations of my 1.4 M/T Trend sedan. (You guys having the same variant can check). The steering wheel which is one of the most intimate parts of the car has rough / slightly sharp edges where the molds meet when they manufactured it. Run your hands all around and inside the steering wheel. It should be soft and smooth, but no.

The rear view mirror edges are also roughly made.

My turn signal lever also feels that the joints inside are just plastic parts and not metal. Having owned several cars and a van, I have some comparison.

Combine that with "oven toaster" controls for the headlights which traditionally goes with the turn signal lever, the steering and its peripheral controls get a failing grade from me.

[hausteam]

He,he. I remember Omarotti's car last FCB EB. Nakalimutan ng casa ibalik yung black decal sa center pillar. The metal behind is actually painted the same color as the body. Parang mas okay pa nga if they just didin't install the black decal in the first place.

Check nyo rin yung screws inside the trunk/hatch door. I opened the hatch the other day and one of the black screws just fell out. Hindi maganda yung fit. I re-installed it and placed Mighty Bond on all of the screw heads.

[hausteam]

All cars having their own good and bad, this falls on the bad side. The sticker is not even one piece. You will notice the lap joint where I drew the arrows.

This falls among my early observations of my 1.4 M/T Trend sedan. (You guys having the same variant can check). The steering wheel which is one of the most intimate parts of the car has rough / slightly sharp edges where the molds meet when they manufactured it. Run your hands all around and inside the steering wheel. It should be soft and smooth, but no.

The rear view mirror edges are also roughly made.

My turn signal lever also feels that the joints inside are just plastic parts and not metal. Having owned several cars and a van, I have some comparison.

Combine that with "oven toaster" controls for the headlights which traditionally goes with the turn signal lever, the steering and its peripheral controls get a failing grade from me.

I just purchased a leatherette steering wheel cover at Savemore. Big improvement in grip quality.

[dcph172]

Just go to a shop that makes decals for cars (e.g. Stickeran in Valenzuela or SpeedSigns in Banawe or wherever they make those laser cut stickers).

ok. thanks a lot :D