The Pony Car - Ford Fiesta 1.6 SXi 2009 (Pre-Tamed Beast)


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Hi Devil,

Which paint you using for the black coats and which primer, list them in detail for others benefit, Well detailed report :) even my Aspire doesn't have these much features which is Titanium trim. A bit jealous about that too!


Nippon Pylox Laser series or Pylac automotive series paint. Nippon or Bosny primer and clear coat. All aerosol cans. For extra gloss, avoid clear coat and use rubbing compound or scratch out and polish. Normally Nippon gloss finish is too good that just needs polishing for protection. Each can costs 200 range. Plastic primer costs 350.
 
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Nippon Pylox Laser series or Pylac automotive series paint. Nippon or Bosny primer and clear coat. All aerosol cans. For extra gloss, avoid clear coat and use rubbing compound or scratch out and polish. Normally Nippon gloss finish is too good that just needs polishing for protection. Each can costs 200 range. Plastic primer costs 350.
Thanks for the reply, I painted a Pulsar completely using Aerosol can but paint getting peeled or removed everywhere. I didn't know the trick, that the reason I asked :)
 
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Thanks for the reply, I painted a Pulsar completely using Aerosol can but paint getting peeled or removed everywhere. I didn't know the trick, that the reason I asked :)
Mostly because of oxidation of old paint or rusty surface. Slight sanding will do, 1500-2000 water paper. Then primer. Primer saves a lot of paint and reduces peeling.
 
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Mostly because of oxidation of old paint or rusty surface. Slight sanding will do, 1500-2000 water paper. Then primer. Primer saves a lot of paint and reduces peeling.
I will try sanding and repaint the same bike again, one more question regarding the same, where do I get these paints. Wherever I check all are local made.
 
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Midnight fix

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Cracked windscreen washer reservoir.

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Temporary fix with glue gun. Kind of muschroom patch like fix, flooded inside first, then covered outside. Only way out when you find all the Mseal you had had expired [lol], 4 packs in total [frustration] (Never stock them, but when needed). Will order new tank today.

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Fully accessible removing the wheel well liner.

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New finds:

- Low fuel warning pops up at 80 L to empty (Courtesy @Vichu)

- There is indeed a second horn, which sits under LHS headlight behind bumper.
 

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Wow! one of the best reviews for pony Car! everything covered in utmost detail.

BTW what's this issue with abs warning if use is less? my i10 gets this intermittently if it's not used much. any permanent fix?
 
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Wow! one of the best reviews for pony Car! everything covered in utmost detail.

BTW what's this issue with abs warning if use is less? my i10 gets this intermittently if it's not used much. any permanent fix?

Ours is a disused car, sitting idle for 10 months a year. Moisture and dust damages it.

For normal usage i10, can be fault sensor or loose contact. In i20s, usually they are faulty sensors.
 
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Sir ,what's the number plate light bulb brand,and how much does it costed you?
Also ,how's the performance of Bosch clear advantage?
Isn't it frameless type ?
Lights are home made, DIY. 5730 0.5W SMD x3 per side.

Wipers are good, lasts longer than Chinese ones, but nothing extraordinary. Yes, they are frameless.
 
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Rear ABS sensor also changed. Adds up another ₹ 10.5k on total expense, totalling ₹ 22k so far.

ABS Sensor Assembly - Rear (2S6Z2C204B) - ₹ 9,316.61 (Comes only as pair)
Rear ABS Sensor Replacement - ₹ 900.00 (+18% GST - 25% Discount)
IPC Reprogram - ₹ 490.00 (+18% GST - 25% Discount)
 
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Had the first long one. Though highway run, only 30 km was pure 4-6 laned highway, rest was patchy 2 lanes and sometimes smooth 2 lanes. So can't say highway mileage, got around 11-12 kmpl. Easily hit 140 without any strain felt. Didn't push further. Overtaking was bliss, 4th gear is fantastic.

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Air Filter was not changed at last service, which we expected to and not sure when the previous owner changed it. Had a recall scheduled, got filter changed with that.

Parts:

Air Filter - 2S619601C1A - ₹ 202.61
Shifter Cable Bush - 9S6R7K382AA - ₹ 515.32
Power Steering Hose - 6N2Z3A719B - Recall
Power Steering Pressure Line Connector Assembly - 6742740 - Recall
Power Steering Fluid - 1 L - 8000047 - Recall

Air Filter Replacement - ₹ 150.00
Gear Shifter Bush Replacement - ₹ 150.00
Power Steering Hose Replacemet - Recall

Total Bill - ₹ 1,072.00
 
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New car cover. Claimed to be all weather.

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More LEDs.

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Even more. For dome light. Accidentally ordered an extra piece from Amazon for the i20.

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Dome light was T10 instead of festoon.

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Removed assembly.

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And installed.

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Extra 1k resistor for complete shut off of LED.

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Assembly is made by Hella.

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Got a blue/violet hue, hate it. Replacement soon.

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And finally, a set for boot light.

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First puncture.

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Stock vs upsize.

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Deleted side beading.

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And polished. Flat clean look.

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Was tedious process, removing the glue residue.


Something's cooking. Stay tuned [evil]
 

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