Ford Transit Forum

by **motorman116** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 6:49 am

When I first brought my Transit in September 2011 it looked like this (boring)

Since then I have done a lot of work on it, its had.....

A full service (main dealer parts used) Including fuel filter
K&N Panel Filter
2 New wiper blades
BG244 Fuel cleaner
Both Front suspension rear bushes
Front disc's and pads
Brake and clutch fluid change
N/S/F Wheel bearing
4 wheel alignment
Gearbox and diff oil change
Prop bearings lubricated / greased
2 New tyres
New number plates
5" Red reflective stripe
Rear windows tinted (Limo Black)
Beacons
Front flashing lights
All new light bulbs
Nearside rear light lens
2 New Varta Batteries
Hope safe t bar / towbar
Ball and pin tow ball
Voltage gauge
New front Ford Oval badge
Ford 6 disc stereo / multichanger

Custom stainless exhaust was fitted yesterday

and in the last week its had....

I have fitted new daytime running lights and both new front bumper end caps
I used the old daytime running lights that use to be fitted as interior lights
and I have had some roof vents fitted
I also managed to do my towbar electrics and sort out the Drivers door check strap, no more clicking when I open the door.

and today it looks like this, I am well please with the way it looks now....

Ive just got to fit the new intercooler that I have got as the old one is damaged (not leaking) and repair the undershield below the intercooler)
Fit some rear speakers

by **Kidman** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 6:24 pm

Looks hideous, sorry. Its not even a working van, so i dont understand all the lights, the towbar, the stripes, and WTF is up with the exhaust, it looks like a Mondeo ST wannabe.

by **steve954** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 6:38 pm

must admit it looks really bad!! i don't get the look unless doing recovery.

by **motorman116** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 7:52 am

Strange, I had a Mondeo St tdci.....I had to sell it seeing that my wife is disabled with multiple Sclerosis, and was having problem getting in and out of the Mondeo.......

by **Kidman** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:18 am

What is wrong with a ford fusion or cmax? My van is smaller than that, it's still a little jump to get in compared to a car so I really don't get the logic behind choosing a van, and then making it like like a recovery ambulance. It will be harder to find a suitable disabled space when shopping , harder to park generally and more to run than the equivalent car so economically and practicality it wouldnt be on the top of my list.

And fwiw the mondeo looked just as bad , like some chav went a bit over the top, all the lights , stickers , focus wheels , it doesn't work for me but each to their own.

A 220 is still faster too.

by **bigjohnthomas** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:36 am

Kidman wrote:Looks hideous, sorry. Its not even a working van, so i dont understand all the lights, the towbar, the stripes, and WTF is up with the exhaust, it looks like a Mondeo ST wannabe.

your mind is too full
you must empty it if you are to gain understanding

by **motorman116** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:53 am

I got the Transit for a good price, plus its a crew cab (6 seater) of which I was looking for, I have just got to fit the straps for the wheelchair, Ive got the ramp that locks onto the side loading door floor area.
As for the way the van has been done I am in the trade (Mechanic / Mot tester), so I am unlimited to what I can do now, plus I dont like my vehicles looking like everyone elses.
The Ford Fusion (Fords mistake, as they didn't sell many) so they went back to the Fiesta a couple of years later, I just dont like them and the c-max is just too small for me, but like most things in life, there are for's and againsts, we just cant have everything in life, otherwise life would be boring. Its the same as peoples opinions, some people like modded vehicles, some people dont, its just one of those things in life...