GT4ME
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That looks great,paint looks like a good polish would have it factory fresh. Or are the pictures flattering it?
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qwerty
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That looks very straight! What are the plans?
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Did it suffer an engine fire?
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luckygti
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Looks good, is it in good nick? What are the plans, is it going back to standard or are you going to modify it? I really must tke mine out, been sat in the garage for two months  |
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funkyhunk
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Really nice car mate. Is that an original rs? I have one like that standing around you know, a 75:  It's awaiting a restoration, some welding to the fendermounts, and a good paintjob. I can't wait to see what you do with this one, this sort of thing gets me all inspired and stuff  Bookmarked! |
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nice car I love the rs 2000 , they are very nice cars.
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ChasR
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This should make for one minty fresh RS2000 once finished  . |
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Nice solid base  |
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oxb1l
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I like that
Have you been on rallyesportescorts ?
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Need a bigger garage !
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adi
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May 10, 2012 17:38:36 GMT
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I absolutely love these and there seems to be more of the mk1s on here than mk2s, especially the rs2000. Will be watching this
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joeytalent
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May 10, 2012 18:02:41 GMT
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Awesome car, bookmarked.
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May 10, 2012 18:27:43 GMT
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Very nice mate. Unusual to find one with the beige trimmed Recaro interior too. How has the engine been taken to 2.2? Is it on 93mm bore with an offset grind on the crank? I used a Burton BF63 cam in mine many moons ago. IMO it is far better than the usual Kent 244 (or equivilent) rally spec cam that most people used when building a big power Pinto. Helped give plenty of torque throughout the rev range yet it still made over 160bhp at the wheels at the top end. Would easily pull 7200 rpm in top with a 3.54 diff/205/60 tyre combo!! Happy days! Keep us posted with your progress mate. Cheers, Richard. |
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Adz
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May 10, 2012 19:15:09 GMT
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thats looks very clean even befor you started sorry to here about it being nicked hope to see more progress
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Mark
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May 11, 2012 23:39:44 GMT
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Nice.
Used to have a black RS Mk2 myself about 15 years ago when they were still to be had for not much money. Unusual in black too! Should be a sweet car once finished. Are you going to run Minilites? I love them on cars of our era. I've always thought e21 BMW were similar to Mk2's in lots of ways.
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BMW 320d (fridge on wheels)
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Looks like a great project. My mates next door neighbour had one in black - looked awesome, especially when parked next to my mates dads Austin Princess
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MK4 Ford Escort XR3i - Standard
MK6 Ford Escort GTi - Track Car
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what a cool motor, love a good droop snoot !
tbh i'd be happy with a garage big enough to have anything at the back under a cover, let alone an RS, haha !
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May 12, 2012 15:24:57 GMT
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Love the Escort (even tho I'm more of a fan of the straight nose mk2s)
But please, post a thread on the rebuild of your DMC. I'd love to see that, never seen a rebuild of one yet.
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May 13, 2012 20:59:01 GMT
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That alternator has come up a treat.
What did you use to get such a good finish - and in an hour!!??
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blaine
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May 13, 2012 22:08:56 GMT
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I am so Jealous of you for owning a one of these!
I will have one some day!
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