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daveyh Part of things Posts: 42	My 88 XR3i daveyh @daveyh
	Jul 6, 2014 14:48:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Just got hold of this for the Mrs as she has wanted one for ages ! Its got a few bits that are starting to go pink, so will be giving it a good mop in the next few weeks, its all original apart from it is lowered 40mm and on the mondeo 16" alloys, but have the original suspension and wheels. There are a few little jobs that need doing to keep me busy but nothing major (YET) ! You don't see many around anymore, guess they have all rusted away. Drives lovely i am sure they felt a lot quicker when i was 17
	Last Edit: Jul 6, 2014 14:51:57 GMT by daveyh

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choaky Part of things Posts: 284	My 88 XR3i choaky @choaky
	Jul 6, 2014 14:57:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's gorgeous! The only thing I would do with that is fit the original tail lights with Amber indicators looks like those have been tinted red? Those mondy alloys suit it too :-)
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blacksaff Part of things Posts: 412	My 88 XR3i blacksaff @blacksaff
	Jul 6, 2014 15:01:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jul 6, 2014 14:57:50 GMT choaky said: That's gorgeous! The only thing I would do with that is fit the original tail lights with Amber indicators looks like those have been tinted red? Those mondy alloys suit it too :-) 100% agree with the above, those later 90spec lights clash with the front ambers. You going to put the original spots back on it to?
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daveyh Part of things Posts: 42	My 88 XR3i daveyh @daveyh
	Jul 6, 2014 15:05:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks, yeah i thought the Mondy alloys looked ok, i have a set of RS 7 spoke diamond cuts on my other car, was going to try them on this but they are 17's so thought they might look a bit big. I only noticed the tail lights yesterday when i was washing it, i think one of the previous owners might have tinted the rear lights, i know some came like it, Have got a few sets on my watch list on ebay but they seem to fetch a good price.
	Last Edit: Jul 6, 2014 15:06:29 GMT by daveyh

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daveyh Part of things Posts: 42	My 88 XR3i daveyh @daveyh
	Jul 6, 2014 15:07:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jul 6, 2014 15:01:29 GMT blacksaff said: Jul 6, 2014 14:57:50 GMT choaky said: That's gorgeous! The only thing I would do with that is fit the original tail lights with Amber indicators looks like those have been tinted red? Those mondy alloys suit it too :-) 100% agree with the above, those later 90spec lights clash with the front ambers. You going to put the original spots back on it to? Thanks again, yeah would like to if i can find some. So do you think the rears are the 90 spec ones ?
	Last Edit: Jul 6, 2014 15:16:29 GMT by daveyh

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choaky Part of things Posts: 284	My 88 XR3i choaky @choaky
	Jul 6, 2014 15:33:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I think the rear lights have been tinted with that spray tint you can buy, because it looks like the reverse lights are red too. There may be a way of removing the tint without damaging the lights?
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Robinxr4i Posted hell of a lot I crash Sierra Posts: 7,775 Club RR Member Number: 143	My 88 XR3i Robinxr4i @robinxr4i Club Retro Rides Member 143
	Jul 6, 2014 15:34:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's a lovely example, been lusting after an XR3i recently had a couple of them about 10 years ago. Plenty of smiles per mile.
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blacksaff Part of things Posts: 412	My 88 XR3i blacksaff @blacksaff
	Jul 6, 2014 18:58:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jul 6, 2014 15:33:31 GMT choaky said: I think the rear lights have been tinted with that spray tint you can buy, because it looks like the reverse lights are red too. There may be a way of removing the tint without damaging the lights? Looking at them again I would agree with the above, 90spec ones were more smoked rather than red. If you google it you'll see what we mean. You should be able to get replacements i'd think. I may even have original spotlights and brackets from my old S2 knocking around if you ever wanted them.
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Siert Posted a lot Posts: 1,104	My 88 XR3i Siert @86corollaliftback
	Jul 6, 2014 19:06:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice car! In 1988 my grandfather bought a new base model Escort, and we went with him to the dealership to pick it up. I clearly remember seeing a red Escort in the showroom which appeared very fancy as it had red mirrors. It must have impressed me very deeply, as I was 5 years old at that time...
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daveyh Part of things Posts: 42	My 88 XR3i daveyh @daveyh
	Jul 6, 2014 19:46:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jul 6, 2014 18:58:54 GMT blacksaff said: Jul 6, 2014 15:33:31 GMT choaky said: You should be able to get replacements i'd think. I may even have original spotlights and brackets from my old S2 knocking around if you ever wanted them. Yeah that would be good let me know if you do have them and want to get rid of them. I have got some standard rear ones on my watch list. Cheers Dave


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mattxr3i Part of things Posts: 128	My 88 XR3i mattxr3i @mattxr3i
	Jul 7, 2014 6:23:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Very nice, looks like you have got yourself a nice one there. Picking up on the "I am sure they felt quicker when I was 17", yep, these days they are nothing special in the performance department. The one area I find to be good though is the low rev pull - the difference between an 8v and 16v. If it is flat though, a new camshaft is required as the CVH engine does a good job of wearing them out and grounding the lobes down
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grifterkid Posted a lot Posts: 3,627	My 88 XR3i grifterkid @grifterkid
	Jul 7, 2014 12:37:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That is very ruddy nice indeed... Surely the XR range of Fords is set to become rarer than the RS's that seem to cost more than a house...?!?!?!
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zetecescort90 Kinda New Posts: 4	My 88 XR3i zetecescort90 @zetecescort90
	Jul 7, 2014 16:35:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10401414_10202065021251450_4007388826889904898_n.jpg there is urs with mine dave ..... looks like ur playing already


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daveyh Part of things Posts: 42	My 88 XR3i daveyh @daveyh
	Jul 7, 2014 19:46:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hello mate, yeah got a set of standard alloys for it off a mate down here, drove it down to cornwall yesterday (drove lovely) so i can have a play with it. My mate is going to give it a mop hopefully this week, as i don't think deb's will let me take it away for a week again ! When you off on holiday ?


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discostu Part of things Posts: 210	My 88 XR3i discostu @discostu
	Jul 7, 2014 20:46:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I wanted one of these forever.. Still not got one! The handling used to seem fantastic, is it still or are my rose tinted specs still on?
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discostu Part of things Posts: 210	My 88 XR3i discostu @discostu
	Jul 7, 2014 20:48:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	With regard to the rear lights, if it is tint spray it'll come off with the misses nail varnish remover. Done it a few times with no damage to the lenses.
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daveyh Part of things Posts: 42	My 88 XR3i daveyh @daveyh
	Jul 7, 2014 21:18:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice one cheers will give that a go. Yeah the handling is still pretty good to be fair.


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daveyh Part of things Posts: 42	My 88 XR3i daveyh @daveyh
	Jul 14, 2014 22:24:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sorted most of the minor niggles out, had the tracking done and the wheels balanced, gave it a good polish on Sunday and she came up quite well. Got a set of standard lights on their way just waiting for them to turn up.
	Last Edit: Jul 14, 2014 22:25:37 GMT by daveyh

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breadvan Part of things Posts: 235	My 88 XR3i breadvan @breadvan
	Jul 15, 2014 6:34:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	very nice


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daveyh Part of things Posts: 42	My 88 XR3i daveyh @daveyh
	Sept 6, 2014 15:57:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Got the standard rear light fitted after a few sets turned up damaged, one set finally arrived in one piece. Also got the spot lights fitted too.
	Last Edit: Sept 6, 2014 15:58:56 GMT by daveyh

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