Grandad parts.....

Scareybear · 22-12-2005, 09:33 AM

Since I'm driving to Sydney on saturday, I decided to risk the "Grandad"

comments from my mates, and bought a set of mudflaps, headlight protectors, and bonnet protector.
(yes I know its dirty, busy busy busy...)

Danny · 22-12-2005, 05:59 PM

Nothing wrong at all with Grandad parts Sacreybear... Nothing at all. My grandad part has reduced stonechips on my bonnet by about 80%. Just be careful washing those plastic bits with abrasive sponges. They tend to scuff and swirl and scratch EXTREMELY EASILY!

ferris01 · 22-12-2005, 06:14 PM

nothing wrong with that at all.

tinex · 30-12-2005, 02:35 AM

[IMG]my fiesta [/IMG]

mitch_lx · 30-12-2005, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tinex

[IMG]my fiesta [/IMG]

*Must resist.... shouting... and.... punching... YOU.. and the other fiesta owner ... with WRX... scoops on their EUROPEAN HATCHBACKS!!*

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na01 · 30-12-2005, 12:13 PM

Sorry but I also have to say bonnet scoop looks out of place anything other than on WRX. But its your car so if it makes you happy the way it looks than its good enough I guess.
Cheers.

joshf2 · 30-12-2005, 12:55 PM

whats the go with the eyelids as well?? is there someone making fibreglass parts for the car?

Teki04 · 30-12-2005, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mitch_lx

*Must resist.... shouting... and.... punching... YOU.. and the other fiesta owner ... with WRX... scoops on their EUROPEAN HATCHBACKS!!*

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At Least the Flare has alloys... but agreed... the air scoop... must... GO

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MISTA FIESTA · 30-12-2005, 02:17 PM

Well my opinion is a bit mixed. I think that particular one doesnt really suit the car, be better if it was colour coded. But i have seen images of bonnets/scoops in the UK on a fez and it looks mean not try hard style. But mate u do what u do to make u happy and its unique.

tinex · 30-12-2005, 10:02 PM

here some pics that u have req
boonet scoop 30$ from autobarn

Danny · 31-12-2005, 01:07 AM

Hey Tinex

Very unsure bout the scoop, I loved your car when I saw it on the freeway, and it didn't have the scoop then. But whatever you like mate ;)

xurbanx · 31-12-2005, 01:14 AM

I like the eyelids though, are those the ones from carshine? I was thinking of getting the other ones :]

that looks neat :]

joshf2 · 31-12-2005, 01:22 AM

phoar, the ba bonnet bulge......

mitch_lx · 31-12-2005, 02:27 AM

those scoops imo just completely eat away the classy,sporty european hatch look.
Just cheapens its image, makes it look like all those lancers and civics which have those exact same scoops.

Teki04 · 31-12-2005, 03:45 AM

Was that a factory accessory to compete with the Kia Rio ala Mini-Wrx...?

tinex · 31-12-2005, 05:01 PM

well the boonet scoop from UK is 2 much,just delivery is 300$
and this 1 is not from WRX, the WRX its to big.

tinex · 31-12-2005, 05:09 PM

i might look stupid but it takes crazy cold air
if i race ill bit u
last week i draged a vs v8 man went all the way with him not 1 inc back :baby bott

Teki04 · 31-12-2005, 05:30 PM

I dont think the air scoop is going to make you beat us... Its all about the way you drive, the mods you have, the grip you have (tyres) and the way you launch it.

And.... THERE IS A HOLE IN THE AIR FILTER BOX.... poor thing! Not to mention i guess you made a hole in the bonnet itself?

Well... IMO there are other ways to get air to where you want... WITHOUT unneccessary holes in metal!

I like the painted brakes idea, but did you paint the rear drums? Thats the only thing holding me back. I dont want to make the drums stand out.

Im crying with the air scoop. I think removing a fog light and putting a nice air tunnel would have been a better idea... or something from the grille. I just think the bonnet is very tacky and cheap looking. Like you said, it didnt cost alot. Did you get the bonnet professionally cut? Lets hope that rust doesnt start to build up where the hole is...

MISTA FIESTA · 31-12-2005, 05:37 PM

Q: Is your car an Auto?? - as u have a pipe attached the Throttle Pipe?

I dont mind the lester Kit bonnet as it looks mean not cheeep.

I would prefer a pod setup with JWRC vents on each side.

Teki04 · 31-12-2005, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MISTA FIESTA

Q: Is your car an Auto?? - as u have a pipe attached the Throttle Pipe?

I dont mind the lester Kit bonnet as it looks mean not cheeep.

I would prefer a pod setup with JWRC vents on each side.

Um, was this sarcasm?

Also, i just realised... it is Auto. So Tinex, you still think your going to beat some of the manuals with more air?

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tinex · 31-12-2005, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Teki04

I dont think the air scoop is going to make you beat us... Its all about the way you drive, the mods you have, the grip you have (tyres) and the way you launch it.

And.... THERE IS A HOLE IN THE AIR FILTER BOX.... poor thing! Not to mention i guess you made a hole in the bonnet itself?

Well... IMO there are other ways to get air to where you want... WITHOUT unneccessary holes in metal!

I like the painted brakes idea, but did you paint the rear drums? Thats the only thing holding me back. I dont want to make the drums stand out.

Im crying with the air scoop. I think removing a fog light and putting a nice air tunnel would have been a better idea... or something from the grille. I just think the bonnet is very tacky and cheap looking. Like you said, it didnt cost alot. Did you get the bonnet professionally cut? Lets hope that rust doesnt start to build up where the hole is...

ok man im not planing of running a 2m long pipe just to get cold air if anything u make the engine lag coz of the lenght

an i dont think that i would catch rust coz its been made by a panel bitter

and u know who makes such remark "[B]Its all about the way you drive, the mods you have, the grip you have (tyres) and the way you launch it."
ppl that dont know how to drive

i dont know how much u know about intakes and cold air
but u ask any1 they'll tell u that cars run better when its cold or have access to cold air.

MISTA FIESTA · 31-12-2005, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Teki04

Um, was this sarcasm?

Also, i just realised... it is Auto. So Tinex, you still think your going to beat some of the manuals with more air?

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Didnt mean to come across sarcastic or anything if thats what it sounds like.
I think Tinex Fez, looks very unique, but its something i wouldnt never do ie hole in air box or bonnet.

But the pic xurbanx posted shows the fez looking a bit more mean, without going over the top.

At the en of the day, peoples do what they want to make them selves happy, so i respect that.

tinex · 31-12-2005, 06:15 PM

the pic with the engine is mines witch is auto but the orange its my brothers and its man
we have the same intake

MISTA FIESTA · 31-12-2005, 06:17 PM

Hey Tinex, how u finding the AUTO, i LOVE IT

tinex · 31-12-2005, 06:19 PM

the air box its been modified by a uk website
and the purpose of the airbox beeing so big its to reduce the eng noise

try running ur car with out air box and ull c the difference

tinex · 31-12-2005, 06:20 PM

it lags a bit on start but ones it peaks up it goes

Teki04 · 31-12-2005, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tinex

ok man im not planing of running a 2m long pipe just to get cold air if anything u make the engine lag coz of the lenght

an i dont think that i would catch rust coz its been made by a panel bitter

and u know who makes such remark "[B]Its all about the way you drive, the mods you have, the grip you have (tyres) and the way you launch it."
ppl that dont know how to drive

i dont know how much u know about intakes and cold air
but u ask any1 they'll tell u that cars run better when its cold or have access to cold air.

Well... think logically... once your car is moving (say 40kmh... still first gear) the engine bay is already getting large amounts of air. And the air scoop wouldnt help take off... because there is no movement yet, so the air isnt going into the engine bay.

I guess you mean a panel beater? So all up, how much did you spend on getting a scoop? Doesnt seem cheap after the holes are done and irreversible.

No, actually... educated people make that comment. Im sure ive driven far more spirited driving then you have done. Ive been in a few spirited drive days with euro hatches... Keeping up to Clio 182 Cups, 206 GTIs and the like. Just because you have air... doesnt mean your going to beat Manual SS Commodores now. How you drive is the way you win. Ive also done a few defensive driving courses... so i think i know my limits well. I can beat SS Commodores in corners, hands down.... but on a straight, i doubt it! Its not rocket science.

And yes, cars do run better when they are cold. Lets just hope you arent driving on a REALLY rainy day... Rust in the engine anyone?

tinex · 31-12-2005, 06:36 PM

if ur such expirienced races u wont be driving a fiesta
ull be driving something like polo gti or golf

Teki04 · 31-12-2005, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tinex

if ur such expirienced races u wont be driving a fiesta
ull be driving something like polo gti or golf

A Fiesta costs $22K.... the Golf costs $40K. Big Difference. Polo GTI wasnt out last year, was it now? Im sorry if im not a millionaire and cannot afford the depreciation costs involved with changing cars every year.

tinex · 31-12-2005, 06:39 PM

my pedel its more sencitive now then what it was when i bought it

look by the end of the day its the little things that make a difference
bring any vs ss and ill give him a go
coz my mates where laughing aswell but they got proven wrong
think about it its double in weight