My '88 Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd (update 23.04.11)

RS-Stian · 30-06-2008, 09:08 PM

Hello everybody,

Here is some pictures of my new Saph 2wd, imported from J.P Cars in Holland. The car is totally original and has done nearly 58k miles (93k kilometers).

First thing I did when the car got home, paint cleaned and polished.

Then fitted some new amber lights in front.

The result, much better.

The interior. Anybody seen speakers fitted in the kick panels before?

First plans is to fit a new Mongoose exhaust, the old one is really bad but has done it's job for the last 20 years. Next thing is coilovers and some wicked rims, been thinkin' of Compomotive MO1881 or CXN. Anyone seen CXN's fitted on a saph before?

Hope you all like it, m8's. CheeRS from Norway!

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KSA-Cossie · 30-06-2008, 09:13 PM

Very very nice pal.

BIL N KEL · 30-06-2008, 09:38 PM

white saff on cxn's in here mate
http://passionford.com/forum/pictures-video-and-photoshop-forum/245054-heres-the-pics-as-promisesd.html

BIG TONY RS · 30-06-2008, 09:43 PM

That looks soooo clean

Munch · 30-06-2008, 09:44 PM

nice mate but id leave it as it is now

jonnyrsturbo · 30-06-2008, 09:50 PM

ambers all the way!

looks sweet

RS-Stian · 30-06-2008, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIL N KEL

white saff on cxn's in here mate
http://passionford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=245054

Thanks a lot, but I actually meant these wheels. Only seen them on 3 doors, maby the ET is wrong to go on a saph?

And thanks fellas for nice comments

BIL N KEL · 30-06-2008, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RS-Stian

Thanks a lot, but I actually meant these wheels. Only seen them on 3 doors, maby the ET is wrong to go on a saph?

And thanks fellas for nice comments

just noticed that staffi's wheels are cxt's

Kverna · 30-06-2008, 10:14 PM

I'm in love with this cossie. It's everything I want in my future car. The thing that amazed me the most, apart from the stunning looks, is the extremly tight gearbox. Man, I have never felt a box as tight and precise as this one. Even our 2005 toy rav4

Rs(555) · 30-06-2008, 10:29 PM

very nice mate

looks so much better on standard indicators and rear lights...

MARCOSWORTH · 01-07-2008, 06:02 AM

Nice Stian,mines also from Jack

BTW nice floor mats

R5FORD · 01-07-2008, 06:09 AM

those wheels are built to your spec so the offset is not a problem. my old man used to have the bbs rim that looks near the same as that cxn and loked sweet

lovely motor mate

bigryrs · 01-07-2008, 06:10 AM

Nice car mate very clean

CossieRich · 01-07-2008, 06:56 AM

Very nice

Lambchop · 01-07-2008, 12:02 PM

that looks very very nice!!

cozmeister · 01-07-2008, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RS-Stian

Hello everybody,

Anybody seen speakers fitted in the kick panels before?

Very very nice! No I've never seen speakers in the kick panels - I'm surprised there's room for them. I've never seen door cards without speakers either...

RS-Stian · 01-07-2008, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARCOSWORTH

Nice Stian,mines also from Jack

BTW nice floor mats

Ooh, great! Jack is a very nice guy, I went to Holland in the end of May to take a look at the car and he is very kind to talk and do business with. Man, I miss the look of all his Cosworth's.

By the way, I drove to a guy who was so kind to let me try his CXN wheels on my car. I guess the pics will speak for itself.

This looks just awesome!

ET35 seems to fit ok in back but I guess ET30 would be perfect (these are ET25).

In front, maby ET35 would suit perfect?

I also try-mounted some MO1881's, actually the one's I have thinking of buying just in silver look. Old skool or motorsport? I love them both!

roro22 · 01-07-2008, 05:54 PM

That is really clean
I'm starting to get into saphs seeing more like this I'm tempted to get one

andycosworth · 01-07-2008, 07:53 PM

bloody hell thats stunning

love those cxn's on it

MARCOSWORTH · 01-07-2008, 08:18 PM

Car looks great on both wheels

You should try my wheels on in the same colour,i think that would look

Jack is a very nice chap,always done good and honest business with him

CossieGirl · 02-07-2008, 07:07 AM

Prefer the MO's tbh.
In dark grey maybe...

Car looks stunning btw

We've got those floormats as well

Paulo P · 02-07-2008, 10:33 AM

Lovely car

I don't like the CXN wheels but the MOs look awesome

fezzajsy · 02-07-2008, 06:01 PM

the mo's are just perfect

RS-Stian · 02-07-2008, 09:19 PM

Thanks for all the nice feedback, it makes me really happy

Actually after I heard the price for the CXN's I think the MO's are the right choice, I don't think they are worth that much. The MO's looks spot-on, like this one.

Maby someone recognize this car?

Fiesta_ie · 02-07-2008, 10:59 PM

yes but everybody has mo's. just need something different ;P

mirkules · 04-07-2008, 05:11 PM

Very nice standard white Cossie 2WD. Looks much better with ambers and the same about standard wheels. There are no other rims suiting better than the standard ones. Of course it's your choice but I would left them on the car.

About speakers in front doors, I also don't have them on my early 88' Cossie 2WD (also white - twin brother

). I suppose that at the beginning they were not a standard equipment in some markets. My came from Italy.

It's good to see another beautiful standard white Sapph.

RS-Stian · 05-07-2008, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiesta_ie

yes but everybody has mo's. just need something different ;P

Yep, I know - but fortunately there are different kinds of MO's so I suppose it won't look that average.

@mirkules: Thanks mate! The rims will probably sit on the car until next summer also, maby it will look even better when the car gets lowered a bit

Ordered some parts from Simon (Woodford) on Tuesday; new exhaust, turbo heat shield and K&N panel filter. Looking forward to mount all the new parts. Also got my new genuine amber rear lights from Ford yesterday.

MARCOSWORTH · 05-07-2008, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RS-Stian

Also got my new genuine amber rear lights from Ford yesterday.

How much are they from Ford???

RS-Stian · 05-07-2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARCOSWORTH

How much are they from Ford???

About 8-900 NOK per side which is around £80-90 I guess. The finis code for both of them are 6157281 and 6157282.

mirkules · 06-07-2008, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RS-Stian

[...]@mirkules: Thanks mate! The rims will probably sit on the car until next summer also, maby it will look even better when the car gets lowered a bit

I'm sure it will look great but not as good as with standard rims

Quote:

Originally Posted by RS-Stian

[...] Also got my new genuine amber rear lights from Ford yesterday.

Just a small advice. Rear light seals for Sapphire are not the best things Ford ever invented & produced. It's a good idea to seal them (both sides of the seals) with some clear silicone to make it waterproof.

Filthy Rich · 06-07-2008, 04:27 PM

Stuning motor !!

Staffi_ · 06-07-2008, 09:52 PM

Looks very clean fella..................

RS-Stian · 06-07-2008, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mirkules

Just a small advice. Rear light seals for Sapphire are not the best things Ford ever invented & produced. It's a good idea to seal them (both sides of the seals) with some clear silicone to make it waterproof.

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated. I have ordered some new rear light gaskets also but I think I might figure out a way to seal them more properly from water and grease. Silicone should do the trick though

By the way, I've been thinking about some headlight covers for the car. Any of you got these on your saph? How are they fitted? Some close-up pics would be great.

RS-Stian · 11-07-2008, 10:09 AM

Finally, the exhaust is now mounted.

Also fitted the new amber rear lights.

Yesterday, out of the garage for a little test drive

RS-Stian · 16-08-2008, 10:47 PM

Well here's a little update. Been having some problems that the engine temp went to high and the fans were on non-stop. After changing water pump, water temp sensor and thermostat we found out that it was a broken/closed radiator that caused the problem. Crazy as I am I ordered a new genuine radiator from Ford that arrived on Thursday - so there was some mouting going on in the garage today.

Fresh and clean

New radiator pipe vs. old and rusty one.

New radiator fitting kit.

New fan switch.

Fan brackets sandblastered and painted.

Everything mounted and ready.

Also gave the cooling hoses a good clean.

Finished!

Did a testdrive afterwards and it seems like everthing is working like normal, the temperature is stabile between 'O' and 'R' and the fans turns on as they should not always as they did before. I'm happy

Staffi_ · 16-08-2008, 11:03 PM

Looking good fella, keep it up...

rs1072 · 16-08-2008, 11:17 PM

looks nice mate

hunterlaar · 16-08-2008, 11:36 PM

Awesome!! love it mate!

Kverna · 17-08-2008, 08:41 AM

There's way to few people who does things like Stian in Norway. Great job!

pa_sjo · 17-08-2008, 08:45 AM

How much did it cost you to import? I've heard some scary figures for Norway!

30-06-2008, 09:13 PM	#2
KSA-Cossie 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Shutting down jap crap Posts: 23,544 Rep Power: 31	Very very nice pal. __________________ cheeRS kev R/B T38,siemens blacks,500 intercooler,MSD closed loop,wasted spark,18" MO's,362mm discs,AP 6 pots,ALS & LC. Motorsport Developments 01253 508400

30-06-2008, 09:38 PM	#3
BIL N KEL Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: norfolk Posts: 708 Rep Power: 6	white saff on cxn's in here mate http://passionford.com/forum/pictures-video-and-photoshop-forum/245054-heres-the-pics-as-promisesd.html __________________

30-06-2008, 09:43 PM	#4
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Kverna Virgin-popper Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 1,202 Rep Power: 6	I'm in love with this cossie. It's everything I want in my future car. The thing that amazed me the most, apart from the stunning looks, is the extremly tight gearbox. Man, I have never felt a box as tight and precise as this one. Even our 2005 toy rav4 __________________

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jonnyrsturbo is half man, half amazin' Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: newcastle upon tyne Posts: 2,765 Rep Power: 7	ambers all the way! looks sweet

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Rs(555) I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (8) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: My house Posts: 1,405 Rep Power: 7	very nice matelooks so much better on standard indicators and rear lights...

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MARCOSWORTH PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (15) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nederland Posts: 3,370 Rep Power: 11	Nice Stian,mines also from Jack BTW nice floor mats __________________ Marco My engine rebuild & 2wd convert project Last edited by MARCOSWORTH; 01-07-2008 at 03:54 PM.

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R5FORD PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wolverhampton/ australia Posts: 9,926 Rep Power: 15	those wheels are built to your spec so the offset is not a problem. my old man used to have the bbs rim that looks near the same as that cxn and loked sweet lovely motor mate __________________ Rainbird-'' Prices are on my website'' I say- "mike that quotes annoying'' Rainbird-" not as annoying as having a website that noone looks at" Moonstone Blue 3dr Cosworth- Standard 8000 miles. Black 3dr Cosworth- 520hp in the making. Black RS500- 350hp. White 3dr Cosworth- 560hp. Red Escort Cosworth. 200Miles!! Silver Focus ST- 300hp. Performance Blue Focus RS mk2- Standard.

01-07-2008, 06:10 AM	#13
bigryrs Angus rs spares Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (10) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: montrose scotland Posts: 3,661 Rep Power: 8	Nice car mate very clean

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roro22 I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: argyll Posts: 1,006 Rep Power: 6	That is really clean I'm starting to get into saphs seeing more like this I'm tempted to get one __________________ ----- 1991 S2 rst ----- was 59k miles www.westofscotlandrsoc.net/ Series 2 Bufty Cleanup thread http://passionford.com/forum/restorations-rebuilds-and-projects/268860-red-urm-s2-bufty-clean-up-23-11-purchases.html

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andycosworth I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Wales Posts: 1,355 Rep Power: 8	bloody hell thats stunning love those cxn's on it __________________

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MARCOSWORTH PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (15) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nederland Posts: 3,370 Rep Power: 11	Car looks great on both wheels You should try my wheels on in the same colour,i think that would look Jack is a very nice chap,always done good and honest business with him __________________ Marco My engine rebuild & 2wd convert project

02-07-2008, 07:07 AM	#21
CossieGirl Miss Doubtsalot Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,003 Rep Power: 10	Prefer the MO's tbh. In dark grey maybe... Car looks stunning btw We've got those floormats as well __________________ 1993 Gloss Black Ford Escort RS Cosworth 2009 Frozen White Ford Focus RS Mk 2

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RS-Stian www.fordclubnorway.no Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 592 Rep Power: 7	Thanks for all the nice feedback, it makes me really happy Actually after I heard the price for the CXN's I think the MO's are the right choice, I don't think they are worth that much. The MO's looks spot-on, like this one. Maby someone recognize this car? __________________ My Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd project thread Ford Club Norway

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mirkules 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wroclaw, Poland Posts: 37 Rep Power: 0	Very nice standard white Cossie 2WD. Looks much better with ambers and the same about standard wheels. There are no other rims suiting better than the standard ones. Of course it's your choice but I would left them on the car. About speakers in front doors, I also don't have them on my early 88' Cossie 2WD (also white - twin brother ). I suppose that at the beginning they were not a standard equipment in some markets. My came from Italy. It's good to see another beautiful standard white Sapph. __________________ 88' Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 2WD 90' Sierra 2.0 DOHC Ghia HB

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11-07-2008, 10:09 AM	#34
RS-Stian www.fordclubnorway.no Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 592 Rep Power: 7	Finally, the exhaust is now mounted. Also fitted the new amber rear lights. Yesterday, out of the garage for a little test drive __________________ My Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd project thread Ford Club Norway

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RS-Stian www.fordclubnorway.no Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 592 Rep Power: 7	Well here's a little update. Been having some problems that the engine temp went to high and the fans were on non-stop. After changing water pump, water temp sensor and thermostat we found out that it was a broken/closed radiator that caused the problem. Crazy as I am I ordered a new genuine radiator from Ford that arrived on Thursday - so there was some mouting going on in the garage today. Fresh and clean New radiator pipe vs. old and rusty one. New radiator fitting kit. New fan switch. Fan brackets sandblastered and painted. Everything mounted and ready. Also gave the cooling hoses a good clean. Finished! Did a testdrive afterwards and it seems like everthing is working like normal, the temperature is stabile between 'O' and 'R' and the fans turns on as they should not always as they did before. I'm happy __________________ My Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd project thread Ford Club Norway

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Kverna Virgin-popper Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 1,202 Rep Power: 6	There's way to few people who does things like Stian in Norway. Great job! __________________

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