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Jun 23, 2013 23:39:10 GMT
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Hi guys not been on the forum long, so thought id introduce myself by starting a thread of my new car. I picked it up a few weeks ago for a grand total of £180 with tax and mot on it! Its a 87 mk2 fiesta ghia. Its tatty on the body work but completly solid underneath which is what i was after as it will be going in for paint asap anyway, ive just pucked up a new bonnet and 2 new doors that are completely solid so in the next few weeks if i ever decide what colour i want it it will go in for paint. Since i got it ive put a set of xr2i wheels on that i had laying around as there better than the steels and i bought some 35mm springs as the old ones where knackered! I also had to do a bit of welding on the outer sills but nothing major. And ive put some escort rs turbo seats in the front. Plans are to get it sprayed get it on coilovers and a set of fresh alley cats  anyway ive rambled on enough heres some pics When i picked it up .  New wheels I also get new bumpers as old ones where shot.   New seats  New steering wheel from my old e30 lol  Took side strips of as when its sprayed i wont be keeping them and the holes will be getting filled  And the bit of rust  Well thats it so far! If anyone has any advice on colour any ideas are welcome thanks for looking! |
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rodney
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oh its you again,.
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facebook: rodney dean / rd transport  |
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Haha i was thinking the same!
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Jun 24, 2013 15:17:28 GMT
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looks like a good wee project, ive got 2 that I'm building just now good to c another saved
whats the plands for the engine
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Jun 24, 2013 16:15:36 GMT
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looks like a good wee project, ive got 2 that I'm building just now good to c another saved whats the plands for the engine Cheers man, I'm thinking 1.8 zetec straight out of an escort gti and leave it injection, equal measure of power and reliability then? Also a tad better on fuel compared to going bike carbs. |
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Jun 24, 2013 16:37:10 GMT
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Yay! i have been waiting for another mk2 fiesta thread Its funny because mine is complete opposite to yours, mine is solid on the outside and inside,but rotten underneath. wish i could shove a nice engine in but unfortunately i will have too stick with the lil 1.1  to keep the insurance down.. (thats only for now though...  ) |
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Jun 24, 2013 17:27:56 GMT
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looks like a good wee project, ive got 2 that I'm building just now good to c another saved whats the plands for the engine Cheers man, I'm thinking 1.8 zetec straight out of an escort gti and leave it injection, equal measure of power and reliability then? Also a tad better on fuel compared to going bike carbs. zetec is the way to go ive3 got a rs1800 version with some added extra's for 1 of mine thinking 2.0 zvh for my other shed when i get round to finishing it |
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Jun 24, 2013 17:33:53 GMT
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Ford Cobalt Blue Metalic.
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Jun 24, 2013 17:47:59 GMT
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Yay! I have been waiting for another mk2 fiesta thread Its funny because mine is complete opposite to yours, mine is solid on the outside and inside,but rotten underneath. wish I could shove a nice engine in but unfortunately I will have too stick with the lil 1.1 to keep the insurance down.. (thats only for now though... ) Yee i was looking at yours, it does look really tidy! Mine was clearly unloved and i think the oil leak that had spread all under the car is probably why mine is rotern underneath lol. Tbh i want to get everything else done before i even think about engines seriously. Its nippy enough not to annoy me for bow so that will do haha |
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Jun 24, 2013 17:50:14 GMT
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Cheers man, I'm thinking 1.8 zetec straight out of an escort gti and leave it injection, equal measure of power and reliability then? Also a tad better on fuel compared to going bike carbs. zetec is the way to go ive3 got a rs1800 version with some added extra's for 1 of mine thinking 2.0 zvh for my other shed when I get round to finishing it Ye i believe the escort gti engine is the same spec as the rs1800 is it not? 130bhp so thats plenty for now i think! I did look at zvh but seems a lot of effort haha i am quite lazy! |
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Jun 24, 2013 17:54:36 GMT
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Yay! I have been waiting for another mk2 fiesta thread Its funny because mine is complete opposite to yours, mine is solid on the outside and inside,but rotten underneath. wish I could shove a nice engine in but unfortunately I will have too stick with the lil 1.1 to keep the insurance down.. (thats only for now though... ) Yee I was looking at yours, it does look really tidy! Mine was clearly unloved and I think the oil leak that had spread all under the car is probably why mine is rotern underneath lol. Tbh I want to get everything else done before I even think about engines seriously. Its nippy enough not to annoy me for bow so that will do haha Yeah I haven't driven it yet (15 yr old) my dad's the only one that has, I hope soon I can take it out somewhere quiet and drive it properly instead of up and down the drive.. |
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Jun 24, 2013 18:04:58 GMT
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Haha i remember those days wish id had something as cool as a mk2 as my first car! I had a boring mk6 escort 1.4 cvh lol, i did think it was the nuts at the tine though as it was a full rs2000 rep lol
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Jun 24, 2013 18:19:55 GMT
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zetec is the way to go ive3 got a rs1800 version with some added extra's for 1 of mine thinking 2.0 zvh for my other shed when I get round to finishing it Ye I believe the escort gti engine is the same spec as the rs1800 is it not? 130bhp so thats plenty for now I think! I did look at zvh but seems a lot of effort haha I am quite lazy! the gti engine is a 110 bhp this rs also has oil spray jets under the piston cams are also different , i have a 130 bhp ecu if any use as I'm going with standalone managment |
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Jun 24, 2013 18:26:43 GMT
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Ye I believe the escort gti engine is the same spec as the rs1800 is it not? 130bhp so thats plenty for now I think! I did look at zvh but seems a lot of effort haha I am quite lazy! the gti engine is a 110 bhp this rs also has oil spray jets under the piston cams are also different , I have a 130 bhp ecu if any use as I'm going with standalone managment Ah really? Everything ive read says there all officially 130bhp but infact 50% of them where 115? Is it as simple as putting the 130bhp ecu on or are there other diffrences as well? Cheers for the info btw! |
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Jun 24, 2013 18:32:17 GMT
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cams, injectors, inlet manifold,maf, only engine's with 130 have the alloy inlet with h/o cast into the back of it amd the injectors a red i have a set of them and the maf kicking about no use to me
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Jun 24, 2013 18:37:15 GMT
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Ah fair play man, how mich do you want for everything? Ill probably have it of ya once ive sorted the paint wheels and coilies out lol
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Jun 24, 2013 19:33:38 GMT
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ill do all the bits i don't use for £40+ post al c what else i have kicking about got parts everywhere
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Jun 24, 2013 19:40:26 GMT
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Sounds perfect mate!
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anyway ive rambled on enough heres some pics
to keep the insurance down..
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