ICE frankmehta's Fiesta: All Equipment Finalized

navin · 30th July 2009, 10:40

Frank, I just sat in a friend's zen. Below the HU there is a ashtray and you would need a lot of FG work to stuff a 2 DIN HU in that slot. You would have to cutaway some of the dash. I would not recommend it.

ameenmaj · 30th July 2009, 12:37

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Originally Posted by navin

Frank, I just sat in a friend's zen.

Navinji,
Kya hua. Wake up.

pranava999 · 30th July 2009, 12:42

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Originally Posted by ameenmaj

Navinji,
Kya hua. Wake up.

Frank was referring to using the OE Fiesta 2 din HU on a Zen.

shreyasma · 30th July 2009, 15:08

For got to mention about 2din in zen. One of a friend's cousin had got 2din HU. So clamps were made out of aluminium sheets were used to hold the HU in place. It was okayish finish as the quality of work carried out was below average.

But if you can get a facia made of FG, then its possible.

Navin saar, I have type 2 zen. The ash tray is above the HU slot. There is cup holders way below the din in the console around the gear lever. A gap of 6-8 inches between the din and console below. I am double sure is possible.

frankmehta · 1st August 2009, 01:20

thanks for the inputs Navinji.
And yea, shreyas, I have the SAME zen. FGing will be ok, since Ajay will be able to do the Zen.
As of now, there are some nice ovals in the rear. Will continue to keep them and power the rears off the New head unit if it can be installed.
Has anyone thought of the consoles that used to be available before? To fill the gap between the centre console and the gear surround?? Like the ones that came for Maruti 800's of yore?
That would be the perfect solution!

ramie2400 · 1st August 2009, 01:54

6.5"inch can be retro fitted in ford fiesta,will involve a 3/8"inch 6.5"inch spacer ring,cheeziling off the plastic panel from the inside and splicing a little bit of metal to make space for 6.5"inch,that cutter machine can do the job neatly.

Fiesta Dash-kit is available and the Headunit socket is availabe for anything Rs.100-150/- maxx.can connet to any HU.

frankmehta · 1st August 2009, 02:05

awesome news Ramie paaji! Thank you so much!

nitinralli · 1st August 2009, 03:29

Hey Frank, you can any day have the 6.5 fitted in fiesta as i already have one in mine. Just need to use the MDF rings, and bingo, you have it. Don't need to cut or anything.
Do let us know when you have the 1.6S with you. It sure is a beauty. Ford does make lovely cars. I am sure you will love the way she drives as you would love the music coming out of it with all your stuff.
Keep us posted

frankmehta · 5th August 2009, 02:24

thank you nitin.
as we speak, this thread is gathering pace.
The fiesta ZXi has been finalized and will booked on Friday, the 7th of August.
In the coming fortnight, there is going to be some heavy activity in this thread.
Keep you posted.
Cheers!

Invinsible · 6th August 2009, 13:44

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Originally Posted by frankmehta

thank you nitin.
as we speak, this thread is gathering pace.
The fiesta ZXi has been finalized and will booked on Friday, the 7th of August.
In the coming fortnight, there is going to be some heavy activity in this thread.
Keep you posted.
Cheers!

Congrats Frank! Fiesta is a good solid build car. Can't wait to see it coming up.

frankmehta · 6th August 2009, 22:20

I will book my car tomorrow morning. It has arrived at the stockyard, and is white in colour and goes by the name of Fiesta S ;-)
The ICE setup for it will be unchanged. Only thing that might be added to the system is extra damping. Oodles of it.
The OE ICE will be installed into the Zen.
If I plan to make any changes to the current configuration in the Fiesta, I will document them. Tempted as I am, I would love to upgrade. But I really don't need to. Because i love the way it sounds.
More on this later! Cheers!

abhinav.gupta88 · 6th August 2009, 22:23

Congrats Frank.
No more Fiesta Z?

Waiting to see pics and see it when i'm in Mumbai next.

frankmehta · 6th August 2009, 22:36

No more Z. Made some changes to some priorities. And figured why buying a mid end version and then having stuff tacked onto it is not a great idea.
I am happy. I saw my baby today. Will get delivery by the end of this month, I think!

joy_swift · 6th August 2009, 23:38

Frank(ly) you couldnt have made a better choice

One of my friends bought it(aquarius color) last Aug when it was launched and its the best car to drive.Man,the engine loves to be revved.

I sometimes take it out for a spin and before realising,the speedo reads 120 when normally in the same stretch,swift is around 90.It never gives you the impression its going at 120 and reaches that in no time.

I would have loved to own one although am going for the SX4

frankmehta · 9th August 2009, 02:02

does anyone know what is the MAX size of the tweeter that can be accommodated in the sail panel (near the power ORVM button)

30th July 2009, 10:40	#16
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,198 Thanked: 9,302 Times	Frank, I just sat in a friend's zen. Below the HU there is a ashtray and you would need a lot of FG work to stuff a 2 DIN HU in that slot. You would have to cutaway some of the dash. I would not recommend it.
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30th July 2009, 15:08	#19
shreyasma BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bang! Posts: 652 Thanked: 6 Times	For got to mention about 2din in zen. One of a friend's cousin had got 2din HU. So clamps were made out of aluminium sheets were used to hold the HU in place. It was okayish finish as the quality of work carried out was below average. But if you can get a facia made of FG, then its possible. Navin saar, I have type 2 zen. The ash tray is above the HU slot. There is cup holders way below the din in the console around the gear lever. A gap of 6-8 inches between the din and console below. I am double sure is possible. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by shreyasma : 30th July 2009 at 15:10.
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1st August 2009, 01:20	#20
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	thanks for the inputs Navinji. And yea, shreyas, I have the SAME zen. FGing will be ok, since Ajay will be able to do the Zen. As of now, there are some nice ovals in the rear. Will continue to keep them and power the rears off the New head unit if it can be installed. Has anyone thought of the consoles that used to be available before? To fill the gap between the centre console and the gear surround?? Like the ones that came for Maruti 800's of yore? That would be the perfect solution!
	() Thanks

1st August 2009, 01:54	#21
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,903 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	6.5"inch can be retro fitted in ford fiesta,will involve a 3/8"inch 6.5"inch spacer ring,cheeziling off the plastic panel from the inside and splicing a little bit of metal to make space for 6.5"inch,that cutter machine can do the job neatly. Fiesta Dash-kit is available and the Headunit socket is availabe for anything Rs.100-150/- maxx.can connet to any HU.
	() Thanks

1st August 2009, 02:05	#22
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	awesome news Ramie paaji! Thank you so much!
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1st August 2009, 03:29	#23
nitinralli Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,520 Thanked: 1,099 Times View My Garage	Hey Frank, you can any day have the 6.5 fitted in fiesta as i already have one in mine. Just need to use the MDF rings, and bingo, you have it. Don't need to cut or anything. Do let us know when you have the 1.6S with you. It sure is a beauty. Ford does make lovely cars. I am sure you will love the way she drives as you would love the music coming out of it with all your stuff. Keep us posted
	() Thanks

5th August 2009, 02:24	#24
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	thank you nitin. as we speak, this thread is gathering pace. The fiesta ZXi has been finalized and will booked on Friday, the 7th of August. In the coming fortnight, there is going to be some heavy activity in this thread. Keep you posted. Cheers!
	() Thanks

6th August 2009, 22:20	#26
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	I will book my car tomorrow morning. It has arrived at the stockyard, and is white in colour and goes by the name of Fiesta S ;-) The ICE setup for it will be unchanged. Only thing that might be added to the system is extra damping. Oodles of it. The OE ICE will be installed into the Zen. If I plan to make any changes to the current configuration in the Fiesta, I will document them. Tempted as I am, I would love to upgrade. But I really don't need to. Because i love the way it sounds. More on this later! Cheers!
	() Thanks

6th August 2009, 22:23	#27
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Congrats Frank. No more Fiesta Z? Waiting to see pics and see it when i'm in Mumbai next.
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6th August 2009, 22:36	#28
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	No more Z. Made some changes to some priorities. And figured why buying a mid end version and then having stuff tacked onto it is not a great idea. I am happy. I saw my baby today. Will get delivery by the end of this month, I think!
	() Thanks

6th August 2009, 23:38	#29
joy_swift BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 342 Thanked: 95 Times	Frank(ly) you couldnt have made a better choice One of my friends bought it(aquarius color) last Aug when it was launched and its the best car to drive.Man,the engine loves to be revved. I sometimes take it out for a spin and before realising,the speedo reads 120 when normally in the same stretch,swift is around 90.It never gives you the impression its going at 120 and reaches that in no time. I would have loved to own one although am going for the SX4 Last edited by joy_swift : 6th August 2009 at 23:49.
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9th August 2009, 02:02	#30
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	does anyone know what is the MAX size of the tweeter that can be accommodated in the sail panel (near the power ORVM button)
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