500+bhp Mk3 Fiesta Project

[mwstewart]

Thanks everyone!

Vilhelm said:

Can I have it, please?

I've just noticed the big hole in the dashboard where the head unit goes. I can't remember if you've mentioned it or not, but what head unit are you going to fit?

It will be McIntosh MX5000. They have a copper chassis, separate 26bit DAC and power source. It's supposed to be one of the best sound quality CD transports around. Fingers crossed!

BigTom85 said:

This detail where you can see the old cup holder doesn't really seem fitting with the quality of the rest of the project... could something be done about the gap? Was a different bit of trim available from a Focus without the cup holder, or something?

I know what you mean. There's nothing off the shelf so to speak as neither the console nor the armrest should go together. As it is at the moment the coin tray behind the armrest is still usable, so I'm happy. I guess taking it further I could have made a bespoke fibreglass insert but it's just the amount of time required to do something like that.

[BigTom85]

Awesome CD transport indeedy.

I wasn't meaning to put a downer on anything, just a small irk! Maybe a project for when its "complete", and you're bored

[Gingernuts]

incredible project with an incredible attention to detail, definatley a hats off.

my only thoughts were on the dash, having driven one of these i thought the dash felt like one of the most plasticy parts in it, and with such a high quality interior is there any plans to flock or cover it (might help with sound quality as well)

[richtea78]

mwstewart said:

It will be McIntosh MX5000. They have a copper chassis, separate 26bit DAC and power source. It's supposed to be one of the best sound quality CD transports around. Fingers crossed!

How does it compare to something like the Nakamichi MB100? I used to have one of them and it sounded great. Im guessing the McIntosh is better?

[warmfuzzies]

BigTom85 said:

Wheel etc look great!

This detail where you can see the old cup holder doesn't really seem fitting with the quality of the rest of the project... could something be done about the gap? Was a different bit of trim available from a Focus without the cup holder, or something?

^^^^^^^ this is a bit of a thought bypass on an otherwise great piece of work.......Its bugging me, and the car isn't even mine.


Kevin

[mwstewart]

richtea78 said:

How does it compare to something like the Nakamichi MB100? I used to have one of them and it sounded great. Im guessing the McIntosh is better?

The MX5000 supposedly has one of the better Burr Brown DAC's, but I should imagine it's a pretty close run thing, all things considered.

Gingernuts said:

incredible project with an incredible attention to detail, definatley a hats off.

my only thoughts were on the dash, having driven one of these i thought the dash felt like one of the most plasticy parts in it, and with such a high quality interior is there any plans to flock or cover it (might help with sound quality as well)

Thanks. I could get the dash covered in Alcantara at some stage. I did think about it but shyed away thinking it would be too much. I may revisit that idea later

warmfuzzies said:

^^^^^^^ this is a bit of a thought bypass on an otherwise great piece of work.......Its bugging me, and the car isn't even mine.


Kevin

Given you're the second person to raise the point it must have been something I've glanced over I'll give it some thought.

[Waugh-terfall]

Wrapping it in black leather with orange stitching would look superb, Mercedes stylee with the AMG cars.

[Max M4X WW]

mwstewart said:

Given you're the second person to raise the point it must have been something I've glanced over I'll give it some thought.

Thirded, just to make sure you do it

[PumpkinSteve]

Max M4X WW said:

Thirded, just to make sure you do it

He wont be able to sleep tonight now you've brought it to his attention, you damn fools!










I did notice some raggy edges around the lower centre console. I hope you're going to deburr that

[richtea78]

Could you not fill it then get the centre console and the dash covered in alcantara?

I appreciate the cost of alcantara having had a boot covered in the stuff in the past but it just seems that to not do it on a car of this quality would be a massive let down. Its so close to perfection one little bit extra to make it 100% wouldnt be too far would it?

[greggy50]

richtea78 said:

Could you not fill it then get the centre console and the dash covered in alcantara?

I appreciate the cost of alcantara having had a boot covered in the stuff in the past but it just seems that to not do it on a car of this quality would be a massive let down. Its so close to perfection one little bit extra to make it 100% wouldnt be too far would it?

+1 looking that headunit alone must have set you back nearly a grand so as having owned a mk5 I would certainly get it covered in leather or something as it was horrible and plastically and would let down what is a stunning interior.

[rwstokes]

i have to say, its this thread that makes me check pistonheads readers rides every time im on, just to see if its been updated.

amazing attention to detail and brilliantly written up, bravo sir, long may it continue.

[snowdude2910]

Just dropping in to say great build and keep up the good work. I've been reading it for 2 and a bit shifts now and I am gutted it isn't finished I was sure being so long it would be by the time I got to the end it's like renting a film from blockbusters and the disc being knackered half way through. I'll keep checking back and look forward to the progress :-)

[Chrisw666]

Amazing attention to detail.

Any chance you can do something similar to the inside of my Puma, including the cruise control please.

[tbc]

Great transformation

you must have money to burn though

how much do you reckon it's cost in total?

[mwstewart]

Thanks chaps.

Cost is probably around 30k by now, though that's not an issue, it's the time it takes that is more of a consideration. I will be pleased at the end of the year when it's finished

[B3ALP]

Well everything has already been said but......... WOW Awesome job

[Mikeyplum]

Where's the updates!? It's been about 2 weeks

The next one better be a big one!

[cossy400]

Mikeyplum said:

Where's the updates!? It's been about 2 weeks

The next one better be a big one!

Maybe hes annoyed after some comments over his arm rest fitting.

Please come back

[Liquid Knight]

Pay attention at the back it's holiday time.