Fiesta Mk6.5 and a half.
Discussion
No not local, Just attended the Ford show in Bolands Ford. 
Anyway,
Slight change of theme for the inside, Seen an ST500 for breaking on FB (ST500 was a limited edition of the ST150 with only 500 made in 2008)
Cheeky offer later I was the owner of the 'Carbon Fibre' trim that was limited to the ST500 model only.
Complete set with heater dial surround, radio surround, gear gaiter ring and 4x heater vents.
Quick reminder of the standard interior,
And now,
ST500 limited edition badge removed and replaced with the custom S badge.
Also if anyone is breaking a pre facelift Mk3 Mondeo, PM please as there's a small few interior bits I need.
Anyway,
Slight change of theme for the inside, Seen an ST500 for breaking on FB (ST500 was a limited edition of the ST150 with only 500 made in 2008)
Cheeky offer later I was the owner of the 'Carbon Fibre' trim that was limited to the ST500 model only.
Complete set with heater dial surround, radio surround, gear gaiter ring and 4x heater vents.
Quick reminder of the standard interior,
And now,
ST500 limited edition badge removed and replaced with the custom S badge.
Also if anyone is breaking a pre facelift Mk3 Mondeo, PM please as there's a small few interior bits I need.
poing said:
Is that a mobile phone holder to the left of the hazard switch? If that's very neat!
Yes, Lad on the Mk6 Fiesta owners posted up looking for ideas of what he could 3D print to replace the original coin holder..... I suggested the phone holder so he started making them and sent me a freebie. It's spring loaded so adjustable for 99% of modern phones.trails said:
Looks cracking, massive lift on the interior over standard....that S plaque is a very nice touch. Black wing mirrors?
Few small bits still to add to give it a bit more luxury..... Just need to find the parts!Not sure what you mean by black mirrors, but there's a plastic unpainted edge around them so they look black in the above pics.
E36Ross said:
Few small bits still to add to give it a bit more luxury..... Just need to find the parts!
Not sure what you mean by black mirrors, but there's a plastic unpainted edge around them so they look black in the above pics.
Sorry, I meant are you going to get some gloss black wing mirror covers? Would suit the overall look of the car I think Not sure what you mean by black mirrors, but there's a plastic unpainted edge around them so they look black in the above pics.
My car originally came with manual adjustment non colour coded mirrors, I had replaced these with the colour coded / electric adjustment a while back.... But my car never had the wiring so I just adjusted by pushing the glass for the last 2 years 
Decided it was time to finally sort the wiring, So purchased 2 complete door looms and 2 interior covers with the switch.
To change them the complete door needs stripping, So door card off, Glass out, Inner door card containing the window reg/motor all need removing.
All that sorted it was time to plug the mirrors in, To discover Ford changed the loom connection in very late 2005 and my mirrors were the early ones.
So a quick message to Mark at MS Fiesta dismantlers and had the correct set sent over,
And in typical fashion, the coloured covers although look identical have different clips so I now have black mirrors which was suggested by someone above.
Insert the 2 missing fuses (Adjustment and heating) and your done.
Looms I have fitted also do 'Powerfolding' so that's another thing to figure out eventually as it's not plug and play.
Decided it was time to finally sort the wiring, So purchased 2 complete door looms and 2 interior covers with the switch.
To change them the complete door needs stripping, So door card off, Glass out, Inner door card containing the window reg/motor all need removing.
All that sorted it was time to plug the mirrors in, To discover Ford changed the loom connection in very late 2005 and my mirrors were the early ones.
So a quick message to Mark at MS Fiesta dismantlers and had the correct set sent over,
And in typical fashion, the coloured covers although look identical have different clips so I now have black mirrors which was suggested by someone above.
Insert the 2 missing fuses (Adjustment and heating) and your done.
Looms I have fitted also do 'Powerfolding' so that's another thing to figure out eventually as it's not plug and play.
Have been after a set of ST seats for ages, non existent in Ireland but I was in the UK in August so brought a set home with me.
Now ST seats are the exact same as a Zetec S seat except for 2 differences.... The obvious ST logo AND the fact they are heated!
Most would just bolt these straight in and be happy, I did this
Heated bases with wiring, side plastics and switchs removed.
My existing leather was marginally better condition, So I had an upholsterer swap my current leather onto the new bases. Leather I'm using is on the left of pic.
Add my existing seats and new heated bases together, and you end up with heated Zetec S leather. Ford never offered it as an option for some unknown reason considering they had all the bits to do it.
Added an ST gearknob, Leather finish instead of Zetec S hard plastic Feels much nicer in the hand.
Also added silver interior grab handles from an ST, Mine were just standard black plastic.
Interior is pretty much done now, Just need an interior mirror from an early Mk3 Mondeo if anyone has one.
Now ST seats are the exact same as a Zetec S seat except for 2 differences.... The obvious ST logo AND the fact they are heated!
Most would just bolt these straight in and be happy, I did this
Heated bases with wiring, side plastics and switchs removed.
My existing leather was marginally better condition, So I had an upholsterer swap my current leather onto the new bases. Leather I'm using is on the left of pic.
Add my existing seats and new heated bases together, and you end up with heated Zetec S leather. Ford never offered it as an option for some unknown reason considering they had all the bits to do it.
Added an ST gearknob, Leather finish instead of Zetec S hard plastic Feels much nicer in the hand.
Also added silver interior grab handles from an ST, Mine were just standard black plastic.
Interior is pretty much done now, Just need an interior mirror from an early Mk3 Mondeo if anyone has one.
larkm said:
Sweet setup man, the trailer looks smart!!
Couple of Qs
What's the model number of the Stereo? Do the Steering column controls still work?
Where did you find the cup holder tub? i can't find one short enough to look as neat as yours.
Cheers
Only seeing the latest comments now, Thanks! Couple of Qs
What's the model number of the Stereo? Do the Steering column controls still work?
Where did you find the cup holder tub? i can't find one short enough to look as neat as yours.
Cheers
Not sure of the model, But Its a factory option on the later 2007/2008 Mk6.5
Direct replacement for the original radio. Steering column controls work as they should (Including phone and radio voice commands)
It's also possible to make a hybrid version using the Mondeo Sony, To have DAB.
The cup holder insert is the factory ash tray / smokers pack. Ideal as a coin holder!
Edited by E36Ross on Wednesday 28th August 13:51
My EGR decided to start sticking AGAIN so decided to blank it..... These have a flow sensor so would need blanking aswell as mapping out.
Now if I was to get it mapped, Made sense to do a few more upgrades didn't it?
The 1.6TDCI / HDI is also fitted to the Mk2 Focus and came as a 110bhp rather than a 90 like the Fiesta.
Same engine, difference being the turbo is larger and a VNT and the injectors are also different.
So genuine Garrett GT1544v with new feed pipes/banjo bolts etc.... And Focus 259 injectors with new genuine Ford seals. (Bascally Focus 110 Turbo/Injectors)
NB Styling do a EGR blank, Catch Can and RamAir filter kit so decided to just get the lot.
Then got it all mapped by HDI Tuning to 145bhp / 290nm. A Mk6 ST150 is 150bhp / 190nm by comparison.
I was hoping naively my clutch would last until I done a bit more research on a 6 speed conversion...... It started to 'just' slip on full boost in 3rd.
A 6 speed conversion needs custom mounts and shafts so just decided to go for an upgraded clutch for now.
Billet pressure plate, Organic full clutch and an upgraded slave cylinder. These are rated to 400nm so should be fine.
While browsing I noticed they also do an intercooler piping kit to fit a Mk2 Focus RS Intercooler...... Then seen an intercooler for £40 on eBay off a low mileage RS so that also got ordered.
Just need to get a free weekend to fit the clutch and intercooler and give the engine bay a clean but the rest is done and it's back on the road.
Now if I was to get it mapped, Made sense to do a few more upgrades didn't it?
The 1.6TDCI / HDI is also fitted to the Mk2 Focus and came as a 110bhp rather than a 90 like the Fiesta.
Same engine, difference being the turbo is larger and a VNT and the injectors are also different.
So genuine Garrett GT1544v with new feed pipes/banjo bolts etc.... And Focus 259 injectors with new genuine Ford seals. (Bascally Focus 110 Turbo/Injectors)
NB Styling do a EGR blank, Catch Can and RamAir filter kit so decided to just get the lot.
Then got it all mapped by HDI Tuning to 145bhp / 290nm. A Mk6 ST150 is 150bhp / 190nm by comparison.
I was hoping naively my clutch would last until I done a bit more research on a 6 speed conversion...... It started to 'just' slip on full boost in 3rd.
A 6 speed conversion needs custom mounts and shafts so just decided to go for an upgraded clutch for now.
Billet pressure plate, Organic full clutch and an upgraded slave cylinder. These are rated to 400nm so should be fine.
While browsing I noticed they also do an intercooler piping kit to fit a Mk2 Focus RS Intercooler...... Then seen an intercooler for £40 on eBay off a low mileage RS so that also got ordered.
Just need to get a free weekend to fit the clutch and intercooler and give the engine bay a clean but the rest is done and it's back on the road.
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