Mark W Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 The "problem" with a Fiesta is that it seems like I'd probably end up having to take wheels off to get bikes in? I'd much prefer to avoid that if possible as with my past cars I haven't needed to and with how often I have to do it, it's pretty nice to have that luxury... Just went to my old car now and the battery is almost entirely flat. Convenient It's good in the sense that it suggests most of the issues are just battery related, but the other issues + imminent tax renewal can eat all the dicks, all the way to the scrap yard they'll be going to next week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I'm not really interested in having a super high BHP car, I don't track it and I don't want to drive like a willy. I just want something a bit pokier than the 2.0 125bhp stock engine that compliments the chassis and it's running gear, otherwise i'll be running into silly money and I can't justify that as I have 2 other cars waiting for attention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 The "problem" with a Fiesta is that it seems like I'd probably end up having to take wheels off to get bikes in? I'd much prefer to avoid that if possible as with my past cars I haven't needed to and with how often I have to do it, it's pretty nice to have that luxury... Just went to my old car now and the battery is almost entirely flat. Convenient It's good in the sense that it suggests most of the issues are just battery related, but the other issues + imminent tax renewal can eat all the dicks, all the way to the scrap yard they'll be going to next week... With the seats folded flat they're pretty spacious inside. We've had two now but haven't tested bikes in them. You'll have to ask Bing as he has one at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 The "problem" with a Fiesta is that it seems like I'd probably end up having to take wheels off to get bikes in? I'd much prefer to avoid that if possible as with my past cars I haven't needed to and with how often I have to do it, it's pretty nice to have that luxury... Get a caddy, stick a high mpg engine in. Sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Mod fits in easily with wheels in, but big bikes front has to come out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Get a caddy, stick a high mpg engine in. Sorted Except for the price, hassle and lack of coverage for bikes Cheers for the wheel-related heads up Bing - might have to scratch Fiestas off the list... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Just remembered that my honda jazz used to fit 3 people, 3 stocks in with front wheel off. Or 2 people 2 bikes with nothing taken off! Get a Honda Jazz! Please don't. Also managed to get a sub at half 10 on a sunday night off a mate, bit bigger than I expected ha! Not complaining for £20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Get a caddy, stick a high mpg engine in. Sorted Trouble is, when it comes to motorway miles a 'high mpg engine' becomes a 'normal mpg engine' when it's in a car with tiny wheels and the aerodynamics of a 70's hatchback with the back cut off Little wheels and ancient aero make my Scirocco worse on fuel on the motorway than a 1.8t mk4 golf/A3. It's definitely better on fuel than them anywhere but the motorway though, as the weight starts making a huge difference. Paul, if I remember right I payed £220 for the Passat lump that's in my 'rocco. That was including the full loom (with the plugs sort of labeled up), ECU, dials, pipework, intercooler etc. Basically everything but the box. I'd have said £200-£300's fair for a longitudinal 1.8t, they're definitely cheaper than the transverse ones. Personally I'd go with the factory ECU for what you want it for, it's simple enough to wire up if you know your way around a wiring diagram. You'll need to either get the immobilizer coded out of the ECU or use the dials as well (the route I took). Not sure what you'd do about the speedo if you used the dials, kind of depends where the 924 takes its signal from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Anyone got a link i saw a while back on here about speed camera tolerances? Went a tad fast on the way too japfest! But yeah,Good show & got to see the top gear lads filming on the dyno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 There was a whole thread about it in Chit Chat - if you search for it in there you should be able to track it down. Maybe search for 'speed awareness' or something as I seem to remember the OP dude had been on one before and it got mentioned quite a bit... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Anyone got a link i saw a while back on here about speed camera tolerances? Went a tad fast on the way too japfest! But yeah,Good show & got to see the top gear lads filming on the dyno. http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/topic/187149-accuracy-of-speeding-guns/ Trouble is, when it comes to motorway miles a 'high mpg engine' becomes a 'normal mpg engine' when it's in a car with tiny wheels and the aerodynamics of a 70's hatchback with the back cut off Little wheels and ancient aero make my Scirocco worse on fuel on the motorway than a 1.8t mk4 golf/A3. It's definitely better on fuel than them anywhere but the motorway though, as the weight starts making a huge difference. Paul, if I remember right I payed £220 for the Passat lump that's in my 'rocco. That was including the full loom (with the plugs sort of labeled up), ECU, dials, pipework, intercooler etc. Basically everything but the box. I'd have said £200-£300's fair for a longitudinal 1.8t, they're definitely cheaper than the transverse ones. Personally I'd go with the factory ECU for what you want it for, it's simple enough to wire up if you know your way around a wiring diagram. You'll need to either get the immobilizer coded out of the ECU or use the dials as well (the route I took). Not sure what you'd do about the speedo if you used the dials, kind of depends where the 924 takes its signal from. True but if you're not going much above 60 then aerodynamics don't come into play as much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Cheers mark & jake, looks like im in the clear reading that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 True but if you're not going much above 60 then aerodynamics don't come into play as much. For the usual commute I do, I do about 4 miles through Bristol to the M32, then 130 or so miles of motorway before some A road nibble action. The vast majority is 70 or over... But either way, I'm not getting a Caddy, cool though they may be. I will also not be looking into purchasing a Jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Talking about bikes in the back of a focus, with one of the split rear seats down I can just about fit my stock in complete without having to drive with a brake lever in my ear, popping the front wheel out makes it far easier though. I can't fit my mountainbike in there with both wheels in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Cool, thanks for the info What I've done with my past two cars is just take the back seats out to make the boot a bit more spacious. I'd probably do similar with my new car if that's an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 If your'e stripping the seats out altogether then you will piss a stock into a focus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 "you will piss a stock into a focus" is a weird phrase out of context, haha. That's cool though 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Got a stock and a mod in my metro without taking any seats out just folding them flat. It's amazing what you can do with a bit of planning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I got two bikes into my Rover just using the side door without taking wheels off. Does that mean I win? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I stacked 6 bikes up in the back of my car without opening any doors. Where do I collect my prize? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 May I present article A 1983 polo breadvan, 3 stocks, a mod and 4 adults Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Man alive, a rear end impact would've made a f**king mess. A real f**king mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 May I present article A 1983 polo breadvan, 3 stocks, a mod and 4 adults Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Man alive, a rear end impact would've made a f**king mess. A real f**king mess. Ah the silly things you do To be fair it was only 14 miles of slow roads to stafford and my driving record is impeccable 18 years and still not a single accident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastair34 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 What car do you have Alastair? Sounds interesting!! Mark don't get a petrol, considered a 1.4 tdci fiesta? They easily get 70mpg pootling about and £30 tax is decent. Mk5 fiesta not sure when they start maybe 2001 onwards? They are fairly nippy for what they are and pretty damn trouble free fiesta is a good shout, quite sure you could get a bike in there with just the front wheel off, i get my 20 in without taking any wheels off dan this one i suppose its how much hassle you want to go through, my daily is a lotus and i get my bike in there, but need to put the forks and bars back on at the other end it takes about 3 minutes so its not that bad really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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