tri
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My first project:Hi! First post, first project car. Picked this Escort up on Monday, got big plans for it.. though I recognise they're going to take a while, and a fair amount of money (that I don't have, lol). First thing I did when I got it home was stick 2 coats of silver turtle wax on her and stick an air freshener in it. The old lady who had it before me smoked (like a locomotive by the looks of things) in it, and it stinks like old ford plastics and cigarettes. Heres some pics I took straight after.   ^It's been reversed into a lamp post or similar at some point - so one of the first jobs will be a replacement boot.  ^ The Alfa is what I was driving until I picked this up - bit of a difference in performance.. 170bhp to 90bhp ( when new, GOd knows what it is now, lol (plus a 3 spd autobox, w00t)     ^Most of the dents seem to be on this side - think the lack of spacial awareness might have been a factor    Before I divulge my ideas for the future, it would be nice to hear some from the community here - see if I'm thinking along the right lines so I don't drive around looking like an idiot  As for things that are already in motion, though: I have a bolt on K&N coming (oo chromey) and have my eyes on some lowering springs 30mm at the back, 40mm at the front - to improve the stance, and so I can still use it for picnics and camping, as this has become my main car aswell as my project, though it will go off-road over summer and a Probe will become my daily runaround. Hope you guys like it/have some ideas. 
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Last Edit: Jun 12, 2008 23:18:40 GMT by tri
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Lovely! 3 dr estate is the best! Keep it subtle would be my advice!
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Thats bloody lovely! Don't go overboard modding it is my advice.
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1974 Lancia Beta Saloon
1975 Mazda 929 Coupé
1986 Mazda 929 Wagon
1979 Mazda 929 Hardtop
1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica
1977 Toyota Carina TA14
1989 Subaru 1800 Wagon
1982 Hyundai Pony 1200TL 2-dr
1985 Hyundai Pony 1200 GL
1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo
1992 Rover 214 SEi 5-dr
2000 Rover 45 V6 Club
1994 Peugeot 205 'Junior' Diesel
1988 Volvo 760 Turbodiesel Saloon
1992 Talbot Express Autosleeper Rambler
2003 Renault Laguna SPEARS OR REAPERS
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loon
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that is one fine car you'v got there  just lower it on 15s mondeo should fit and a repaint to sort out the dents ;D |
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what the fcuk have you done lately
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nice car amte  as above keep it sleeper |
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Lets clear up car terms:
"Understeer" is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"Oversteer" is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"Horsepower" is how fast you hit the fence.
"Torque" is how far you take the fence with you.
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Neil
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clean as a whistle! i can't remember the last time i saw any MK4 as sweet as that. Rims & slam. mission accomplished! |
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OOOOOOOOH!
Easy. Clear front lenses, red rears, 80mm drop, Ronal Turbos. DONE.
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Lovely! not a common sight at all these days, there were vans like this too I'm sure, have not seen one for ages! Looked like a polo in the first pic I also agree don't go overboard, a sleeper would be nice, keeping as is would be acceptable, going mad if you have a clever or mad plan would be fun - see Streets 'project family dragster'! I'm feeling a 'cleaning' mission or ugly locks and handles etc and a bit of a euro inspired look, but not Ronal turbo's don't work for me on Forruds watching for plans announcement |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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nice car your starting off almost as i did with my mk3 it was a 1.6 3 speed auto with a lamp post dent on the rear lol anyway you will find you get terrible mpg with the auto box also it proberbly has a small carb and 1.4 spec exhaust system fitted this might sound silly but i converted mine to manual fitted a twin choke weber carb and a 4-2-1 ashley manifold and exhaust system and found i could do 17 second quater miles i had a top speed over 130mph and got a easy 80 miles extra out of a tank of fuel look up my car thread its lost on the site somewhere if you need any advice just drop me a pm ive had to many mk4's |
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tri
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nice car your starting off almost as I did with my mk3 it was a 1.6 3 speed auto with a lamp post dent on the rear lol anyway you will find you get terrible mpg with the auto box also it proberbly has a small carb and 1.4 spec exhaust system fitted this might sound silly but I converted mine to manual fitted a twin choke weber carb and a 4-2-1 ashley manifold and exhaust system and found I could do 17 second quater miles I had a top speed over 130mph and got a easy 80 miles extra out of a tank of fuel look up my car thread its lost on the site somewhere if you need any advice just drop me a pm ive had to many mk4's Thanks, the manual conversion is going to be the first technical thing to happen, though gotta locate the bits n bobs first. - Also, thanks to everyone else for the comments, and as much as I like Ronal Turbos on the right car, I'm not entirely convinced this is the right car for them. |
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Last Edit: Mar 2, 2008 0:45:22 GMT by tri
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Very nice, always liked the three-door estate. Guy around the corner from me has a very smart white Combi van (like reanimation was talking about) that I find myself lusting after. Check out Captainwow's Escort Bonus, I reckon the diamond-cut RS Turbo dog-legs look the dog's danglies ;D |
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1989 Peugeot 205. You know, the one that was parked in a ditch on the campsite at RRG'17... the glass is always full. but the ratio of air to water may vary. |
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What p-wizzle said.
Or stick a 302 V8 in it. I've heard they slot straight in...
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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tri
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Or stick a 302 V8 in it. I've heard they slot straight in... If that's true, my plans may well change |
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Last Edit: Mar 2, 2008 11:00:50 GMT by tri
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stealthstylz
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That's very tidy indeed, I didn't know they did a 1.6 3dr, I thought they were all 5dr.
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205 GTi Mi16
205 XS - Now in filmidget's signature
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I've found in life if someone is an idiot, they generally stay and idiot.
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Lopez
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That's incredibly tidy. My mate's mum had a blue one of those when we were in school.
0-60 in 12.2 seconds, 18.8 second quarter mile, Max speed 101 mph and a disgusting 25.6 mpg overall (Autocar test of the Mk3 version, 09/04/83)
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Last Edit: Mar 2, 2008 13:04:12 GMT by Lopez
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tri
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That's very tidy indeed, I didn't know they did a 1.6 3dr, I thought they were all 5dr. Same here, It's not even listed in Parkers or as an option on autotrader (hence it was advertised as a 5dr) Though the V5 says otherwise |
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i still love these cars heres my mk 3 from about 10 yrs ago, full xr3i running gear  scottie |
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Very nice, and looks like it's in really good condition. Good buy. Lower it, nice wheels RS turbo interior, job done!!
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slater
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Nice, i keep trying to buy these but it never works out!
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as above keep it sleeper 
