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Old 22-04-2006, 04:17 PM   #1
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Default Something for June

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My order is in for an 06 Zetec. Yes, I only got my 05 LX last year, but due to insurance reasons, NOBODY, not even Just Car Insurance will let me do anything I want to my car.

So, I thought, just get a car with standard 16" alloys, then you'll only be going up one inch when you put on 17"s.

So, my panther black 06 Zetec with Chrome Grill, will be here in mid to late June. So, my audio system is being put on hold until it gets here. Should be awesome.

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Old 22-04-2006, 05:00 PM   #2
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Chrome grill???
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Old 22-04-2006, 05:19 PM   #3
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What the?! This is all kind of sudden - right?

So, was the 05 model a WP or WQ?

And, what problems are they giving you?
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Old 22-04-2006, 08:57 PM   #4
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Chrome grill???
Yeah, instead of the normal black grill on the front, he's getting me a chrome one. Should look awesome.
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Old 22-04-2006, 09:05 PM   #5
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What the?! This is all kind of sudden - right?

So, was the 05 model a WP or WQ?

And, what problems are they giving you?
Yeah, was pretty sudden, my 05 was a WP.

My insurance company (since it is mainly my work car), are tellin me flat out that I can't put 17"s on my Fez. Or pretty much do anything else to it. I've even tried Just Car Insurance, they actually told me during after the quote that they couldn't offer me insurance.

I don't really know why, I have a clean driving record etc, I'm 25 and have held my licence for 8 years.

Anyway, so the other day I was thinkin, "you should look into upgrading to the Zetec, more sporty lookin, a colour that you actually want, 17s, blah blah.

It's worked out to cost me completely bugger all to upgrade. I've also had a free years worth of insurance worked into the deal, free mats, free scuff plates, other free stuff I can't recall now. So yeah, starting fresh.
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Old 22-04-2006, 10:50 PM   #6
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congrats mate, did you get a manual or auto?
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Old 22-04-2006, 11:03 PM   #7
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should try AAMI..
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Old 23-04-2006, 03:22 AM   #8
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Sounds good. Get the leather gear knob too. I'm with AAMI, very cheap. Is the grille off the Ghia? Sounds like that one. More bits on that I'd like steering wheel, hand brake, stereo & grille.
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Old 23-04-2006, 01:55 PM   #9
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congrats mate, did you get a manual or auto?
Went with the manual again, couldn't go back to an auto now...
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Old 23-04-2006, 01:56 PM   #10
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Sounds good. Get the leather gear knob too. I'm with AAMI, very cheap. Is the grille off the Ghia? Sounds like that one. More bits on that I'd like steering wheel, hand brake, stereo & grille.
Yup, the gear knob is in the deal & I'm pretty sure the grille is off the Ghia. Looks hot...
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Old 23-04-2006, 03:03 PM   #11
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Chrome grille would great look on black. You'll have to let us know how you find the different gearbox & suspension.
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Old 23-04-2006, 03:37 PM   #12
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Chrome grille would great look on black. You'll have to let us know how you find the different gearbox & suspension.
Well I took a test drive of a manual they had on the lot. I loved it. It was smoother, and easier to drive. Even though it didn't have much at all on the clock.

I'll be getting a set of these on it :

http://www.fordforums.com.au/attachm...id=14780&stc=1

So yeah, I'm holding off my audio install until I get my new Fez, so I'll have more to be happy about!
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Old 23-04-2006, 04:36 PM   #13
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Are you sure your insurance company isnt having you on? Because i recently made an equiry about upgrading wheels and the they said 'as long as it stays withing legal parameters its fine'.
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Old 23-04-2006, 05:05 PM   #14
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theyve been on fiesta's before, and they look awesome
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Old 23-04-2006, 06:15 PM   #15
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Are you sure your insurance company isnt having you on? Because i recently made an equiry about upgrading wheels and the they said 'as long as it stays withing legal parameters its fine'.
If my insurance company were having me on or were trying to have me on, I would sue their *** off for lying about a legal contract.

As soon as they all heard 17" on what is supposed to be 15", they spewed.
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Old 23-04-2006, 06:16 PM   #16
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theyve been on fiesta's before, and they look awesome
Man they look awesome! Very racey looking. Do you reckon they're 17" or 18" though?
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Old 23-04-2006, 06:18 PM   #17
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dear lord! that looks good!! :
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Old 23-04-2006, 06:27 PM   #18
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dear lord! that looks good!! :
Yeah, I think I'll just take a copy of that picture to Ozzy Tyres & say, "make my car like that"...

How good would it look with red brake calipers!?
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Old 23-04-2006, 06:34 PM   #19
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Yes in deedy that pic looks pure sex on wheels, Red calipers too will set it off nicely.

Im a bit confused about the insurance problem. I thought it was aslong as the rims/tyres where within legal spec insurance shouldnt have a problem. They shouldnt have problems with an increase of 2inch X 1 inch wide combo.

I thought it was 2inch X 1 inch greater than the biggest rima available for the car. ie 16inch, so you could do 18's no probs
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Old 23-04-2006, 07:37 PM   #20
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every single insurance company has different own policy. I'm with AAMI now, and they have no problem with my 17" and others. However, Allianz declined my policy bcoz of the wheels..
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Old 26-04-2006, 09:35 AM   #21
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I'm with Just cars swaytan with 1 accident on record, 2 speeding fines, and lowered suspension. They are fine with it.

I dont know what the problem with you is.
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Old 26-04-2006, 11:55 AM   #22
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I recently changed to RACQ, they were the cheapest I found, Ok with both 17's, Stereo and lowering, and about 10 speeding fines in the last 10 years, + couple of accidents. People I talked to actually knew what I was talking about too.
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Old 26-04-2006, 05:22 PM   #23
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yeah, but you're over 30
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Im with just cars and they rule. I added the stereo (a substantial insurance value) + my licence suspension onto my details and it was only $44 extra.
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Old 26-04-2006, 06:38 PM   #26
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not saying thats a bad thing....

cant wait till i move into the "old person insurance" category
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Getting old has some benefits, way cheaper car insurance.
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