Who owns a Mondeo ST220 / ST TDCI?

peterattheboro · 12 Apr 2012 at 10:48

Had the Sessantas on the front and they were excellent.

Imy · 12 Apr 2012 at 11:31

The Eagle F1 A2s get good reviews so worth a punt. I've got new CSC3s all round at the moment and they grip very well. Even in the snow they were ok.

I might go for the A2's next time though in the hope they give equal or better grip but last a bit longer.

Kaka · 12 Apr 2012 at 12:00

Yeah they both get good reviews, but I am leaning more towards the F1 A2s.

How long did yours last Pete with the Vreds?

peterattheboro · 12 Apr 2012 at 12:05

I sold the car after about 7000 miles but they had about 3-4mm left I think.

They will last a lot longer on the rear.

Howard · 12 Apr 2012 at 12:39

I like the CS3/5s

R220 · 12 Apr 2012 at 17:48

Buck890 said:
Nice, wish I went for twin exit on my tdci.

your only allowed twin exit if you have the proper engine :eek:

Buck890 · 12 Apr 2012 at 19:20

R220 said:
your only allowed twin exit if you have the proper engine

SoliD · 12 Apr 2012 at 22:05

R220 said:
your only allowed twin exit if you have the proper engine

IT'S YOU'RE?

Makhaira · 12 Apr 2012 at 22:39

Has anyone else had any luck respraying the centre caps for the alloys? I was just going to degrease and lightly key with some 240grit, but wondered if anyone on here had done it?

R220 · 13 Apr 2012 at 00:58

SoliD said:
IT'S YOU'RE?

lol thanks for the clarification on that

Howard · 13 Apr 2012 at 07:58

Makhaira said:
Has anyone else had any luck respraying the centre caps for the alloys? I was just going to degrease and lightly key with some 240grit, but wondered if anyone on here had done it?

In most cases they get all chipped and scuffed where monkeys try and remove them with screwdrivers, etc. You can probably spray them but as they're plastic it's probably better to just buy some new ones.

Makhaira · 13 Apr 2012 at 08:23

Howard said:
In most cases they get all chipped and scuffed where monkeys try and remove them with screwdrivers, etc. You can probably spray them but as they're plastic it's probably better to just buy some new ones.

I would, until I found out the price - £15 EACH!!!!

Howard · 13 Apr 2012 at 08:39

I know, it's daft

Let us know if you do have any success refurbing them yourself

rossk26 · 13 Apr 2012 at 08:39

Makhaira said:
I would, until I found out the price - £15 EACH!!!!

Keep checking ebay...

R220 · 13 Apr 2012 at 10:48

Howard said:
In most cases they get all chipped and scuffed where monkeys try and remove them with screwdrivers, etc. You can probably spray them but as they're plastic it's probably better to just buy some new ones.

Their actually plastic underneith but the surface is metal / tin, if you take one off and flip it over youll see the tin is wraped around the plastic housing...this gives it a decent colour match with the alloys. I tried to refurb mine but it came out terrible so bought 2 NEW ones off ebay for £16 each, not cheap but they look great. Just need to remember to remove them myself whenever i have work done where the wheels need to come off !

Makhaira · 13 Apr 2012 at 12:41

I've just picked up an entire set in pretty good nick from eBay for £9 delivered! I'm going to mix and match to get the best set I can on the car, and then use the other 4 as an experiment for re-finishing. Either way it should be a win!

mike gunnz · 13 Apr 2012 at 21:53

Which reminds me I need to buy three jacking point covers for my ST220. Is it possible to get them brand new & pre sprayed, or do they only come primed?

peterattheboro · 13 Apr 2012 at 21:55

When I looked they were only primed. That was from Ford.

mike gunnz · 13 Apr 2012 at 22:23

£54 for a primed set from Ford Parts. Any idea if this paint kit is good value at £20?

http://www.cartouchupkits.co.uk/product/1063-384/FordKit5

SoliD · 13 Apr 2012 at 22:36

Get the proper kit from ford parts uk for probably the same price.