Graham88
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No idea? 
Official Ford Products though!
I think I'll have a go at fitting them tomorrow, there is a guide on a Fiesta site on how to do it so shouldn't be too bad 
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3i_gaz
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i had a 2.0 Si on gaz coilovers and it handled like it was on rails, put some 10mm stub axle spacers on and it made SO much difference, turned in quicker and felt alot more stable. such a cheap and easy mod but so affective. 
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Graham88
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I can't wait then, I didn't think they'd make much difference on handling, I was doing it for looks
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Doldy
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The spacers are the dogs bollkos  !
Easy enough to fit, have you thought about doing a rear disc brake upgrade?
I bought and fitted a ST rear beam on mine, i need to get me a project thread up
Think i may do that actually
Oh and a quick WARNING! Make sure the bolts for the spacers arent too long (petrude the rear of the square you bolt them to) as they will fcuk the abs ring and stick on your brakes! I had to cut mine down about 10mm!!
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Graham88
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The spacers are the dogs bollkos !
Easy enough to fit, have you thought about doing a rear disc brake upgrade?
I bought and fitted a ST rear beam on mine, i need to get me a project thread up
Think i may do that actually
Oh and a quick WARNING! Make sure the bolts for the spacers arent too long (petrude the rear of the square you bolt them to) as they will fcuk the abs ring and stick on your brakes! I had to cut mine down about 10mm!!
Not really thought about it, if one came up cheap enough I may consider it for looks but in terms of brake effectiveness it won't really have that much effect...
And I will check tomorrow when I attempt to fit them, I did read something about that actually, bit of a flaw in design!
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Doldy
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Not really thought about it, if one came up cheap enough I may consider it for looks but in terms of brake effectiveness it won't really have that much effect...
Trust me, it really does have ALOT of effect- Best upgrade so far on mine other than remap!
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Graham88
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Got my spacers fitted today, very happy with them. Visually 20mm might have been better, however it'd be a nightmare to drive and constant rubbing to realistically it's not ideal. I think they have made a big difference anyway, haven't given it a handling test yet but will try that later.
All undone:
Spacer on:
Spacer on the right, standard on the left, picture didn't come out as well as I'd hoped:
Bit low on the front lol, nice and shiny
All done and some quick shots:
What do you think?
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Doldy
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Fukcing 
Superb mate!
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*JonnyG*
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Hated these cars, but it has grown on me so much. good work.
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Graham88
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Thanks
Doldy they were really easy! I love working on new cars, no seized bolts etc
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Kano
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I want those wheels Cost a pretty penny though.
Cheers!
www.fordpartsuk.co.uk
£414 + vat for a set.. I'm v tempted but its a lot of money for a set of wheels once you've bought tyres..
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Tommy L
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Wheels don't look lost in the arches now
Good work Graham 
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Doldy
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Kano im sure Graham will sell you his set at the right price!!
Yeah awesome working on new cars! I get addictive hence the rear beam swap and that lol!
Dont suppose you want to buy my front ST brake setup do you? New pads and discs and refurbed calipers. Bolt straight on! Only selling as i have gone to 300mm as got them cheap of a mate !
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Graham88
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Doldy I think Kano meant for me to buy, mine are mullered from my red one
Kano that's not actually that bad a price...people are trying to sell them 2nd hand for £600+ when you could have new ones for that...
They are only 20mm bigger aren't they Doldy? Hardly seems worth it lol
Cheers Tom
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Doldy
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:O lol my bad! Yeah not bad for new price on those wheels-
The ST front brakes are 24mm bigger, it does make a difference you would be pleasently suprised mate but if you dont want them they will sell in seconds on the eBay!
What camera are you using? Your pics seem superb quality! And the border on all of them is good too! Quality images!
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Graham88
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How much would you want for them? You got a picture of before and after on yours?
Cheers mate, I'm using a Canon 400D with standard 18-55m kit lens. I will buy a decent lens one of these days
[Edited on 06-03-2009 by Graham88]
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Doldy
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Before and after, well before was the same as yours and after pics i had the ST alloys so would look different. I can find some pics if you want though obviously if you were interested i would get pics of them before i accept payment for them.
£120 delivered for the whole lot, well under the going rate, would put them on eBay for £150 buy it now and they would be snapped up! Specially as they have new discs and pads! And they are FORD discs and pads too....
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Graham88
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Ah right yeah that's why I asked as I thought you would have the same size wheels before and after.
I will get back to you mate
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flybikeslee
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i like this, looks smart
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Graham88
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Thanks Lee
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gavin18787
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Winner
Spot on mate
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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flybikeslee
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whats the colour called?
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Graham88
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Magnum Grey
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Kano
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Magnum Grey
You sure? I though that was Sea Grey, my focus is Magnum and looks much lighter than yours..
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Graham88
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Apparently Sea Grey is Facelift colour, and Magnum Grey was Pre-Facelift
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