My XR3i+..... New engine and clutch 27/01/16
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My XR3i+..... update 19/9/23
right this cars been around for ages in may different forms i already have an rs turbo for the track day look
don't rely like the standard / old school look
and in fords there ain't a lot in between so thought id have a bash at EURO look
i bought the car about 3 years ago as a daily runner and a replacement for my 1300 rs turbo rep insurance was now cheaper for me and it just happened to be sitting doing nothing 5 doors down my road lol
it was matt white with Kawasaki green stripes and decals and black steels, but never the less mint despite a tiny bubble on 1 arch, a deal was struck with the owner and I learned more about the car
the bloke worked from an m.o.t station and an old woman bought it i for mot on hearing it needed welding (tiny bit to passenger seat) she decided she didn't want it and traded it in for something on there forecourt, fella i bought if from used it while his mondy was being repaired and never even signed a log book making me the proud 2nd owner yes the old girl had had it from new, plenty of history with it too but 135K, which didn't bother me as i was never going to keep the engine lol
anyway i got it home and wasted no time fitting a white RS bonnet,white spoiler, black rs turbo wheels, clear indicators, rs turbo back box and half leather recaros,thats was ok for 3 months
then i fitted some gmax shocks with -30mm springs, rs turbo front brakes,induction kit and smoked rear lights and repeaters
surprisingly this kept me content and then i bought my rs turbo so pretty much all plans when out the window
the car was smoked round with various different wheels and other small mods creeping in like steering wheel changes, gear knobs, seats etc etc
then came the acquisition of these
it totally changed how i viewed the car and i decided to take the Euro route on things given the low wide stance the car now had
off came the vented bonnet and all the decals and i decided to fit some proper shocks and went for koni's (wheels catch slightly on rears other wise lol)
then the interior got random things carpeted and rears seats had head rest's and badges added
then it was time for a refurb on the cossie wheels
them some plates and wiper arms
thats pretty much where things are now im in the process of doing some more euro orientated mods
all rear rears
and a stumpy passenger mirror
and a swap back to air box
thats pretty much how things stand at the moment, the car is still a work in progress, as it needs some tlc body wise a few "EURO" mod's are planned and a swap to some more VW inspired wheels
engine and chassis wise i have pretty standard plans, fez turbo power cos management cos brakes front and rear
thanks for looking
don't rely like the standard / old school look
and in fords there ain't a lot in between so thought id have a bash at EURO look
i bought the car about 3 years ago as a daily runner and a replacement for my 1300 rs turbo rep insurance was now cheaper for me and it just happened to be sitting doing nothing 5 doors down my road lol
it was matt white with Kawasaki green stripes and decals and black steels, but never the less mint despite a tiny bubble on 1 arch, a deal was struck with the owner and I learned more about the car
the bloke worked from an m.o.t station and an old woman bought it i for mot on hearing it needed welding (tiny bit to passenger seat) she decided she didn't want it and traded it in for something on there forecourt, fella i bought if from used it while his mondy was being repaired and never even signed a log book making me the proud 2nd owner yes the old girl had had it from new, plenty of history with it too but 135K, which didn't bother me as i was never going to keep the engine lol
anyway i got it home and wasted no time fitting a white RS bonnet,white spoiler, black rs turbo wheels, clear indicators, rs turbo back box and half leather recaros,thats was ok for 3 months
then i fitted some gmax shocks with -30mm springs, rs turbo front brakes,induction kit and smoked rear lights and repeaters
surprisingly this kept me content and then i bought my rs turbo so pretty much all plans when out the window
the car was smoked round with various different wheels and other small mods creeping in like steering wheel changes, gear knobs, seats etc etc
then came the acquisition of these
it totally changed how i viewed the car and i decided to take the Euro route on things given the low wide stance the car now had
off came the vented bonnet and all the decals and i decided to fit some proper shocks and went for koni's (wheels catch slightly on rears other wise lol)
then the interior got random things carpeted and rears seats had head rest's and badges added
then it was time for a refurb on the cossie wheels
them some plates and wiper arms
thats pretty much where things are now im in the process of doing some more euro orientated mods
all rear rears
and a stumpy passenger mirror
and a swap back to air box
thats pretty much how things stand at the moment, the car is still a work in progress, as it needs some tlc body wise a few "EURO" mod's are planned and a swap to some more VW inspired wheels
engine and chassis wise i have pretty standard plans, fez turbo power cos management cos brakes front and rear
thanks for looking
Last edited by marky_g; 19-09-2023 at 11:16 PM. Reason: New title
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forgot to add the pic of it recently
seats are simpel, i cut a hole in the side of the seal material and just pushed the badges on and bent the pins over,
if u have a set of recaro badges from genuine recaro front seats you'll see its pretty straight forward they way the fit (auto specialists sell them too thats where mine are from)
for the head rests i made some brackets fitted them to the rear of the seats and notched out the parcel shelf so they fitted inbetween
seats are simpel, i cut a hole in the side of the seal material and just pushed the badges on and bent the pins over,
if u have a set of recaro badges from genuine recaro front seats you'll see its pretty straight forward they way the fit (auto specialists sell them too thats where mine are from)
for the head rests i made some brackets fitted them to the rear of the seats and notched out the parcel shelf so they fitted inbetween
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nah lol there a proper cunt it took like 7 hours to get this 1 smooth, and alot of head scratching to get the mechanism in and level and getting the mirror perspex straight etc, its still not on the base plate either.
prob be easier with electric but i was given manual ones so when with that
only things i can suggest is try asking TWINS or have a go your self
prob be easier with electric but i was given manual ones so when with that
only things i can suggest is try asking TWINS or have a go your self
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been thinking about the rat look just to be abit different for a while so perhaps a rusty bonnet and roof rack will find there way onto the car lol
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think im gonna go with lenso bsx's in 16x7.5's in same offset as i have already and possible some arch work,
the rat looks its just abit of fun for now not extreem rat just a few bits, rusty bonnet, roof rack and rime stickers, only be untill mot time as arch is goin and dont wanna just get it repaired as its a project car that'll have full respray and engine change when i buy a new daily
the rat looks its just abit of fun for now not extreem rat just a few bits, rusty bonnet, roof rack and rime stickers, only be untill mot time as arch is goin and dont wanna just get it repaired as its a project car that'll have full respray and engine change when i buy a new daily
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right its been on the cards for a while and now everythings fallen into place for my turbo conversion so i have almost everything now here are the things i have actually paid for lol
full scorpion exhuast system (many thanks bad boy rs)
series 1 T3 on manifold
series 2 gear box
i also have a 70K mile FRST engine and OFAC management commin
wanna give the a freshen up, need a cross over and mix and match of fiesta/escort hoses
and an airtec rad and airtec inter cooler
full scorpion exhuast system (many thanks bad boy rs)
series 1 T3 on manifold
series 2 gear box
i also have a 70K mile FRST engine and OFAC management commin
wanna give the a freshen up, need a cross over and mix and match of fiesta/escort hoses
and an airtec rad and airtec inter cooler
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my mate went 4 euro look with his white s2.its gone now but he removed rear spoiler and wiper arm and relocated the rear number plate in to the bottom of bak bumper.all very tidy lookin and had front mount intercooler sat rite at front of slightly cut out front bumper.it looked awesome mate.had same rims aswell.
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well when i say euro its more a veedub.....ish style build, i like the low wide wheel stance they pull off so well and thats what im goin for, clean wide and low lol
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finally got round to mounting my mini mirror on its base plate today, if the car didnt have elec mirrors i'd have fitted it today but cant be arsed to take the door card off lol
also won a cross over pipe on ebay (absolute bargain)
also won a cross over pipe on ebay (absolute bargain)
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also not sure what colour i wanna paint the block, i want a bright colour (to see oil leaks) but am unsure on what was thinking the minty green FMS use on there rocker covers or silver rely dont no
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like the car mate i have seen you about in thurrock you was behined me one in my car i also have a xr in white with turbo kit and rs turbo wheels h reg clean as well
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will do mate i put the kit on my self i like it with the kit on makes it look better but imlooking for some wheels to put on it and do you know anyone who would weld a couple of paches on my car passenger floor has a little hole in it