belgian xr2i (RS1800 uk)2.0l zetec (13/03/12)megasquirt
04-11-2007, 10:29 PM
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belgian xr2i (RS1800 uk)2.0l zetec (13/03/12)megasquirt
about a year ago i bougt a mk3,5 xr2i (rs1800 in UK)
i started to do some repairs to the bodywork
the left front wheel arch, some new metal
again some new metal
inside the front arches
sandblasted
primer
right one
and some holes
i started to do some repairs to the bodywork
the left front wheel arch, some new metal
again some new metal
inside the front arches
sandblasted
primer
right one
and some holes
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04-11-2007, 10:30 PM
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i have bought some escort rs2000 wheels , had them sandblasted en painted again
this is how I drove it for about a year , with the primer on it
and a suspension that had its best days.
than 2 weeks ago i bought some red front koni's and jellow rears. the red ones are new and never been fitted.
also got some lowering springs with them
the plan was just to fit them , but i got carreed away
i painted the rears again
and the spring holders
the new front shoks
removed the front fender
cleand all the metal again , primed and seamsealed
stoneshipped
the fender repaired , sandblasted and new peaces where needed
this is how I drove it for about a year , with the primer on it
and a suspension that had its best days.than 2 weeks ago i bought some red front koni's and jellow rears. the red ones are new and never been fitted.
also got some lowering springs with them
the plan was just to fit them , but i got carreed away
i painted the rears again
and the spring holders
the new front shoks
removed the front fender
cleand all the metal again , primed and seamsealed
stoneshipped
the fender repaired , sandblasted and new peaces where needed
04-11-2007, 10:31 PM
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removed the rear anti roll bar to powdercoat
1 from the brackets is broken. orderd some new brackets and buches
the same withe the front one
rear with the broken bracket
1 from the brackets is broken. orderd some new brackets and buches
the same withe the front one
rear with the broken bracket
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04-11-2007, 10:35 PM
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this friday i started with the left side
cut some rust at the back wheel arch and weldet some new metal in place
cleand the rust from the front left arch cutted a peace away and welded some new metal in
needs new battary tray aswel
this is how it stand's for the moment , excuse me for my english
comments are welcom
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cut some rust at the back wheel arch and weldet some new metal in place
cleand the rust from the front left arch cutted a peace away and welded some new metal in
needs new battary tray aswel
this is how it stand's for the moment , excuse me for my english
comments are welcom
greetz
04-11-2007, 11:00 PM
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Hi
I have also a belgian XR2i in Maillard Green ( I think) , The rusty is a real problem
I decide to change the 4 arch and front and rear face cover
Good job guy
Mike from Ličge
I have also a belgian XR2i in Maillard Green ( I think) , The rusty is a real problem
I decide to change the 4 arch and front and rear face cover
Good job guy
Mike from Ličge
05-11-2007, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Mister W
Hi
I have also a belgian XR2i in Maillard Green ( I think) , The rusty is a real problem
I decide to change the 4 arch and front and rear face cover
Good job guy
Mike from Ličge
I have also a belgian XR2i in Maillard Green ( I think) , The rusty is a real problem
I decide to change the 4 arch and front and rear face cover
Good job guy
Mike from Ličge
good luck with yours 
removed some more bits
and repaired the left fender
greetz
06-11-2007, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 1.9 xr2 on 40's
you really shouldnt jack you car up on the seams, thats what jacking points and suspension mountings are for
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20-11-2007, 08:15 PM
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a bit of progress
the rear axle is ready
all painted
brakedrums
the backplate
then bought this
new weelcylinder vs old
all put on too the axle
new buches
and painted the front callipers
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the rear axle is ready
all painted
brakedrums
the backplate
then bought this
new weelcylinder vs old
all put on too the axle
new buches
and painted the front callipers
greetz
20-11-2007, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by MD Cos
looking good 
in england, an xr2i is still an xr2i, not an rs1800... unless it has the 130ps engine in
in england, an xr2i is still an xr2i, not an rs1800... unless it has the 130ps engine in in belgium there was no rs1800 , only xr2i
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03-12-2007, 09:53 PM
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a small update
i removed the feul tank and prepped it for paint
the front bumper , arches and skirts are in primer, today i wet sandet the frontbumper so thats ready for paint
and i just picked up the parts that needed sanblasting
next step is powdercoating
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i removed the feul tank and prepped it for paint
the front bumper , arches and skirts are in primer, today i wet sandet the frontbumper so thats ready for paint
and i just picked up the parts that needed sanblasting
next step is powdercoating
greetz
09-12-2007, 01:27 PM
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spend this weekend on my back under the fiesta 
, removed all the rust and treated it , than primed it, its now ready for seamsealer and underbody.
and i painted the feul tank silver.
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, removed all the rust and treated it , than primed it, its now ready for seamsealer and underbody.
and i painted the feul tank silver.
greetz
15-12-2007, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by G1EN
this car is going to look amazing when finished.
are you going to concourse the car when its done?
are you going to concourse the car when its done?
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10-01-2008, 08:54 PM
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not much don on the fiesta because off the bad weather.
got some new parts and collected the powdercoated parts
de beugels van de anti-rollbar en het slotplaatje van de capo
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got some new parts and collected the powdercoated parts
de beugels van de anti-rollbar en het slotplaatje van de capo
greetz
13-01-2008, 07:27 PM
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picked some new parts up today
rooflining
interior trim for the booth(mine had a crack in it)
roofstrips(spare)
rear lights(spare)
clutch kit its for the 1.6 cvh xr2i it should fit i believe, but i will buy an other clutchplate (fiesta turbo maybe)
mirror covers( mine where scratched)
some relais(not shure i need them)
all the above cost me 50 Thats 33.5Ł i couldn't leave it :P
blueflame inox exhaust,2,5 inch with 4 inch rolled out. it's the same as mongoose, it's for the rs turbo , but i'll make it too fit
and these lowering springs i got for free withe the exhaust, don't think i will use them but hey it's for free
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rooflining
interior trim for the booth(mine had a crack in it)
roofstrips(spare)
rear lights(spare)
clutch kit its for the 1.6 cvh xr2i it should fit i believe, but i will buy an other clutchplate (fiesta turbo maybe)
mirror covers( mine where scratched)
some relais(not shure i need them)
all the above cost me 50 Thats 33.5Ł i couldn't leave it :P
blueflame inox exhaust,2,5 inch with 4 inch rolled out. it's the same as mongoose, it's for the rs turbo , but i'll make it too fit
and these lowering springs i got for free withe the exhaust, don't think i will use them but hey it's for free
greetz
28-01-2008, 04:30 PM
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litle update
stonechiped the underside
fitted the rear brakeshoes and handbrakecable
painted the brakedrums and the brakecalipers again , mutch bether imo
fitted the rear axle bake on the car with te koni's
and made me a engine support , now i can drop the gearbox
greetz
stonechiped the underside
fitted the rear brakeshoes and handbrakecable
painted the brakedrums and the brakecalipers again , mutch bether imo
fitted the rear axle bake on the car with te koni's
and made me a engine support , now i can drop the gearbox
greetz
29-01-2008, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by CossieGirl
Will be stunning when finished
Where did you get the bits powdercoated?
Where did you get the bits powdercoated?
a mate off me did them at work , the whole lot only cost me 30 and a couple jupiler's :d
don't know the name off the company he works for, they are located in boechout. i can ask if you want
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24-02-2008, 06:21 PM
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a small update
I removed the gearbox and clutch
and after a copple of hours of cleaning , degreasing and sandblasting i could prime the box and than paint it
turned out fine i think
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I removed the gearbox and clutch
and after a copple of hours of cleaning , degreasing and sandblasting i could prime the box and than paint it
turned out fine i think
greetz
25-02-2008, 09:25 PM
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i painted the bodykit and the mirrors
i went for imperial bleu , i love the collor :aviator:
everything went well but there are some runs in the clear coat on the front bumper, i have to do it again.
i'm very happy with the collor, the pics don't do it justice tho
greetz
i went for imperial bleu , i love the collor :aviator:
everything went well but there are some runs in the clear coat on the front bumper, i have to do it again.
i'm very happy with the collor, the pics don't do it justice tho
greetz