CG's daily fun ride

[brbauer2]

You do need to add your own tape. I have not yet as I will open it up again and dont want to damage it. But is ti not moving neither so maybe tape is not required.

I don't have mine taped down and it sits where it needs to. Makes dusting the area much easier as well.

 

[XuperXero]

For those that don't like the holes when using a wing riser kit a 2 1/4 npt plug is just about the right size. Soft enough to easily cut and drill a hole to pass the wire. Now if you have not cut your wire to install a 3rd light flasher you will need a bigger hole or cut a slot to push the wire in. Also put the hole to one side as the tube and wires are not dead center. To be honest this is not required as the holes are there before the riser anyway. If you do this make sure to have long needle nose to drag (carefully) the wire and hose while you push.

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I found this useful, but there's a discrepancy. 2 1/4 converts to 57.1mm. I measured it at 50mm on the dot. So I bought some 51.3mm and it's a super tight fit. Not sure if it's an EU vs US difference or just different manufacturer for the wing.

I also took apart the connector for the brake light so I don't have to poke an oversized hole for better and snug fit to ensure nothing gets in.

 

[CanadianGuy]

I found this useful, but there's a discrepancy. 2 1/4 converts to 57.1mm. I measured it at 50mm on the dot. So I bought some 51.3mm and it's a super tight fit. Not sure if it's an EU vs US difference or just different manufacturer for the wing.

I also took apart the connector for the brake light so I don't have to poke an oversized hole for better and snug fit to ensure nothing gets in.

Nice work. The 2 1/4 was indeed a little tight.

 

[CanadianGuy]

August 8th, Minor Cosmetic and functional mod

Got some seat belt pads from eBay. Did not think I would like them that much to use, but wanted to protect the rear seats. After driving for over 2 hours with it I really like how it pads the seat-belt across the chest.

 

[M-Sport fan]

^^^I was going to get those as well, but I went with the Sparco Alcantara pads instead.

Is that material 'scratchy' at all, or is it smooth if/when it contacts your neck/collarbone?

 

[CanadianGuy]

^^^I was going to get those as well, but I went with the Sparco Alcantara pads instead.

Is that material 'scratchy' at all, or is it smooth if/when it contacts your neck/collarbone?

It feel like vinyl or like fake leather

 

[mindmaster]

Using the Forscan software I was able to activate the reverse camera feature of the Sync unit. Connected an eBay $30 licence camera camera and could not be happier. It took about 4 hours. but that was due to me re-verifying the cabling/connection at every stage and taking my time. Taking the trim from the interior and exterior of the hatch was actually very easy. to make your life easier find a stiff 1/4" tube about 2 feet. Helps guide wire without scratching. I wired the camera power to the reverse light (easy to pick up the power is the hatch) and since the camera has a built in light for the licence plate I destroyed a LED light and used it to wedge the wires in. Using a liberal amount of silicon grease to keep moisture away. To pass the cables into the hatch I cut a slit in the plug removed some material and greased it up to prevent moisture to get in. To be honest there are tons of other holes so water does get in. I used the driver side rubber channel that I have used before for getting the wires into the main body (that channel is now full). Used the same trick of large blunt screw driver and lots of plastic safe grease. Fed the wires in the dash (again with the tube) and closed everything up. When using the forscan software before the camera is connected it does take almost a minute to detect it is not working so be patient.

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I would like to do the camera mod. Would you mind sharing the links to buy the camera (or newer model) plus the OBD (or newer model)?

 

[CanadianGuy]

I would like to do the camera mod. Would you mind sharing the links to buy the camera (or newer model) plus the OBD (or newer model)?

These are not the exact ones I bought but they should work
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ELM327-USB...can-ScanneS-/142763611222?hash=item213d5fd456
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rearview-R...Fiesta-Kuga-/263072790623?hash=item3d405c385f

 

[CanadianGuy]

Been awhile since I posted. Life seems to have gotten in the way and been busy. Still have the FiST and still doing things. I have added a Raptor Racing Downpipe, Mountune MR230, Bilstein B14 coilovers, SpecD tailights, Mountune Radiator hoses, custom gauge for oil temp and pressure, hood struts. No major repairs other than the blend door actuator.

 

[Harvick]

One of the best looking FiST

 

[MKVIIST]

Great to see you back my friend.

Been awhile since I posted. Life seems to have gotten in the way and been busy. Still have the FiST and still doing things. I have added a Raptor Racing Downpipe, Mountune MR230, Bilstein B14 coilovers, SpecD tailights, Mountune Radiator hoses, custom gauge for oil temp and pressure, hood struts. No major repairs other than the blend door actuator.

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[CanadianGuy]

Great to see you back my friend.

Thanks.

 

[CanadianGuy]

here is a quick sound clip of the new Raptor Racing Downpipe with Mountune CBE love the burbles

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyHZReS4oRo

 

[CanadianGuy]

some more mods done in the past year

 

[CanadianGuy]

few more mods. Well the blend door actuator is not a mod. Actually not too bad to replace going in from the steering column.

 

[brbauer2]

I use those same lights you have under the hood in the hatch. Careful with leaving them on too long. The attached wires are undersized for the current they draw and will easily overheat if left on for 10+ minutes and will start melting.

Don't ask how I know...

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[CanadianGuy]

I use those same lights you have under the hood in the hatch. Careful with leaving them on too long. The attached wires are undersized for the current they draw and will easily overheat if left on for 10+ minutes and will start melting.

Don't ask how I know...

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I checked the current and the ones I have seem to have the correct gauge (18).

 

[CanadianGuy]

Pictures of the Mountune Radiator hoses.

 

[CanadianGuy]

Spec-D taillights. These look and functions great!

 

[CanadianGuy]

Dark Ice Fiesta ST Hood Struts. These are a nice mod for the hood.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbgeKDOhwiM&feature=youtu.be