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Old 31-03-2006, 12:37 PM   #1
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I finally got my new Zetec yesterday. It looks & goes great, the manual is so much more fun than the auto I had for 2 weeks. Going easy on it for the first 500k's or so before I see what it can do. I'm up to 136 already so that won't be long.

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Old 31-03-2006, 01:23 PM   #2
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Best feeling ever when your pullin away from the dealership in a newie. You'll be at 500 in no time :P have fun with it
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Old 31-03-2006, 01:50 PM   #3
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VERY nice !!!!!

I dont think the photo does that colour justice. When i saw a Tango fiesta it in my local dealership it looked stunning. Really rich metallic red with a slight bit of goldy orange through it. Looked unreal
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Old 31-03-2006, 01:52 PM   #4
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One other thing.. im curious.. what tyres did it come with?
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Old 31-03-2006, 02:00 PM   #5
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Photo is a bit over exposed. Full sun ain't the best for shooting & I was trying to keep the file size down too. I'll definately get some shots with better lighting.
It's rolling on Continental ContiSportContacts. Always been a fan of their tyres on my MTB.
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Old 31-03-2006, 06:55 PM   #6
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NICE! Looks very good! Glad I got rid of my car - they were starting to look similar with all these stock Zetecs with my 16s haha. Mind you, this brings a tear to my eye. And, I did see my Fiesta Zetec earlier today on the road :(

That said, I'm still not such a fan of the front headlights. They are growing.... but I still like the first ones - JUST. I love the side rubber stripe though... going bigger as you get to the rear of the car. Also the TWO reverse lights haha.

Congrats on the new car, and I'm certain you will love it! Hell, from inside that dash is unreal.

Um, 136kms only? I've got 1600km in about... 2 weeks haha

Bring on the pictures! I wanna see more of a REAL picture (sick of looking on Ford's website).
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Old 31-03-2006, 07:19 PM   #7
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good stuff mate. looks great
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Old 31-03-2006, 11:48 PM   #8
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Went & ordered a K&N filter today. The dealer said it came with platinum plugs now too. Maybe replace the speakers next. Personally I prefer the new lights. Very happy overall, think I'll leave it as is for now.
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Old 01-04-2006, 06:58 PM   #9
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Two reversing lights? That's a good change. I'm sick of randoms telling my my brake light blew! :P
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Old 01-04-2006, 11:50 PM   #10
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Two reversing lights? That's a good change. I'm sick of randoms telling my my brake light blew! :P
Gee that sounds familiar, gives me the poops :
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Old 02-04-2006, 01:02 PM   #11
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What a great looking car, the only change I'd make would be clear side indicators!

And I love the headlights.

Is it fun to drive?
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Old 02-04-2006, 01:53 PM   #12
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It's a hoot to drive. More go than my old 306 even though I'm trying to keep it under 4000rpm for the first 500km or so. Can't believe it doesn't need an oil change until 15000km. I'll look into the Focus indicators soon.
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Old 02-04-2006, 02:05 PM   #13
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John - I'd say get the oil changed at around 3,000km or 5,000km.

The rear doesn't look so bad there... I thought I'd hate the circle on the bumper more. I think though, it is probably the Tango colour. Does wonders in covering up the bumper reflector!

Nice work there! And I agree, get the clear indicators!
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Old 02-04-2006, 06:07 PM   #14
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Congrats on your new car! Looks noice and clean.
I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as we do with ours.
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Old 02-04-2006, 09:28 PM   #15
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Here's one from tonight. Still not a great shot.
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Old 02-04-2006, 11:16 PM   #16
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Really loving that front bumper! Looks very nice! Good work John...

These pictures are making me get a little teary - Why doesn't Ford release the ST? Oh please Ford!
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Old 02-04-2006, 11:17 PM   #17
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AWESOME!!!!! THEY LOOK AWESOME!!

What a cool shot of the new fez. Im sold on the front of them..... Even the rear in the above shot looks great!
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