escort cosworth full build update 7/02/10 - Page 3

jonnyrsturbo · 29-11-2008, 03:34 PM

nice

i hate wiring!

keep it up mate

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cossie daz · 29-11-2008, 03:48 PM

looking very good

i hate wiring

fezzajsy · 29-11-2008, 04:07 PM

looking good

xr4x4rs · 29-11-2008, 10:31 PM

that bot of wiring was the easy bit, im dreading when i have to put the uprated ngine loom in as its all hard wired, wish it was like a sierra plug and play

AlexD · 30-11-2008, 08:39 AM

Looks ace mate, i am workin on mine this morn.. will report l8tr..

.

Tim · 30-11-2008, 09:13 AM

going to be very nice great job

fordrs2005 · 30-11-2008, 10:11 AM

take it this is what the lights are for then mate , the floor turned out well ,

will keep an eye on the thread

xr4x4rs · 30-11-2008, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordrs2005

take it this is what the lights are for then mate , the floor turned out well ,

will keep an eye on the thread

that they are mate, the floor came out better than i imagined considering i was spraying upside down lol

andy escos · 01-12-2008, 04:34 PM

looking good there m8 going to be a real clean car when finished keep up the good work

kilvo · 05-12-2008, 03:22 PM

Subscribed !!!!, looks like i now know what type of project is next for me when the evo goes this weekend i love projects like this

xr4x4rs · 10-12-2008, 06:45 PM

little update, havnt really done much due to xmas so close

but all little things help aswell lol

rear wiper in and all connected up, tailgate is finished now, just need to get the cover

managed to get some boot stops, so adjusted these and fitted new screws

lower spolier fitted, i siliconed the around the wholes just incase any water gets through

found a grommit for the rear screen wire

boot floor painted, i may cut the panel out on the rigght and use some rivinuts, so i can have a bolt on panel so its easier access to the fuel pump if ever needed, im unsre yet

needed a heater box as mine was broke, these things are so hard to get its unreal, i paid a lot of money for this lol, but didnt mind as it need it and its in full working order

been to ford a few times and got some clips and bolts

what bolts i couldnt get i went to a local place who supply a lot of manufacturers, they could match almost every bolt for the rear beam, bar the inner or outer ones which s a shame, luckily i have my ones off the sierra that have covered 4k, so ill send these to the chrome platers and have all the bolts chromed aswell as washers etc

also in the pic is a pair of late spec mirrors as i hate the big chunky things lol

car cover for when its all built

i brought my bumpers and sideskirts in the house to stop the bad weather getting on them whale tail in attic lol

all my powdercoated stuff still in bubble wrap until needed, still have more stuff to powdercoat

smoked rear nomad lights and a green top level 8 with pectel board

when i was down the scrappyi noticed a granada in the corner, so had to have these, not bad for £4 hey

also as im going full aeroquip full lines i carnt use the std fuel and brake pipe clips underneath, so i bought some small p clips that i can mount the brake pipe onto, will know next week if they work or not

and a random pic of some engine bay clips fitted aswell as new bonnet cable

also new wheel arch liner clips

next is to wait for my abs pump oto arrive and get that all fitted then i can get the steering coloumn back in and pedal box

fezzajsy · 11-12-2008, 03:30 PM

fooking sweeet

RSLUBBY · 11-12-2008, 09:52 PM

looking good cant wait ti see more

xr4x4rs · 16-12-2008, 10:36 PM

was bored today as i carnt really do much to the car as of yet, so thought id strip the abs module down and clean it up abit, and found the best wheel silver paint in the world i think gives a proper shine

anyhow, heres what it looked like

removed the brake connectors

what it looks like in bits, had to drill one of the small bolts out that hold the electrical connector at the back, so will get one of these tomorrow

then the wheel silver went on and ended up looking like this

back plate

the main bracket and the gold part im gona send to have electroplated gold again, hopefully i can get there tomorrow so i can have it back for thursday

also, my sidelights were pretty crap discoloured, so as im going twin headlights i thought i colourcode them, so far there ready to paint but ill do it over the weekend

the lights

flatted ready for primer, 1 to be done

primered

and flatted ready fro paint, just need to ge the paint

tomorrow im down ford to get the sideskirt clips as they never turned up today, so order some shit gaurd clips aswell to finish the arches off

**Twellsie** · 17-12-2008, 06:55 AM

looking good Rich, good progress

Brian · 17-12-2008, 10:49 AM

Great progress mate

Brian

svony · 17-12-2008, 12:39 PM

Nice work... wish I was making the same progress. It's slow going for me, been mainly sourcing parts.

Fitted a Sierra LHD ABS unit so I don't need the ABS block anymore, less pipes... Had the overhead trim redone in black... not sure I like it now. Also gonna be using a small turbo head. Loads left to do.

A few random pics:

Sorry for the thread jack...

xr4x4rs · 17-12-2008, 12:48 PM

how did you do the sunroof panel? did you paint it

svony · 17-12-2008, 03:30 PM

Yes, while the headliner was out I removed and painted it with interior dye (spray can). Then I misplaced the trim around the opening...

xr4x4rs · 17-12-2008, 03:44 PM

nice one, what was the paint called, as i need to do my interior and wouldnt mind a black roof lining, the sunvisors and handles etc i can get flocked to match

AlexD · 17-12-2008, 03:48 PM

I must admit i prefer the darker roof lining like the RST's.
.

svony · 17-12-2008, 04:17 PM

I use http://www.duplicolor.com/index.html (Fabric and Vinyl) paint which is available at the local autoparts store here in the states, I also use the same paint for all the interior plastics... does a pretty good job.

There is so much more little crap that I need to get... anyone know where I can get the drop links for the rear roll bar, gas cap and key? Also looking for a set of clocks would prefer a set with non working lights as I have a set of Birba faces.

Glenny Boy · 17-12-2008, 07:40 PM

Nice project you have.I think its amazing how much car parts look better with a bit of paint on them.

adam151082 · 17-12-2008, 07:46 PM

really comin along nice bud. cant wait to see it at some shows.

SO COSSIE · 17-12-2008, 08:00 PM

Top job your doing there mate will keep a eye on this build

xr4x4rs · 17-12-2008, 08:22 PM

thanks lads

im hoping its going to be ready for next years shows, will have to see, i just do bit son this when i can now and then, not in any real rush as i want it to be done right 1st time instead of things going wrong all the time lol

Dave Henshall · 18-12-2008, 06:54 PM

i'd definatley cut out the boot floor for access in the future - its a tank off job in the future otherwise which aint too much fun.

the motorsport shells had a removabale panel as standard,

xr4x4rs · 18-12-2008, 07:16 PM

yeah im tempted, will see how bored i get tomorrow lol

quick update so far

went down the elctro platers to get my nuts and bolts etc, but they lost my droveshaft washers and 1 diff plate bolt

not to bothered as the one i dd get came out crap lol , so have pm monster for nice new ones
anyhow heres some pics fo you

put the abs module back together, really chuffed the way its came out

had this in vinegar over night as it was looking horrible, it took the zinc off though

, did paint it gold but the paint was crap so took it back so its clean again

all finished and trial fitted aswell

also, got a new t piece from ford and the fittings for it

as im going to use braided pipes for the fuel line si carnt use the std clips, so got some of these for the brake pipe

finished

and finally i put another light in the boot as i know the 1 is going to be crap, so fitted
another on the other side

**Twellsie** · 18-12-2008, 07:29 PM

really impressed Rich

get that boot floor cut out, i could proberly knock you up a panel at work to cover it if you wanted

xr4x4rs · 18-12-2008, 07:37 PM

i fi do it mate i think ill get a carbon panel for it

just need to know where to get rivi nuts from as ive never used them

**Twellsie** · 18-12-2008, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xr4x4rs

i fi do it mate i think ill get a carbon panel for it

just need to know where to get rivi nuts from as ive never used them

Speak to Chad, he uses them all the time on the stock car

Lee Reynolds · 18-12-2008, 08:06 PM

nice project mate

xr4x4rs · 18-12-2008, 08:16 PM

will do rich, havnt spoke to him for that long i forgot about him and the stock cars lol

txt going his way now

lee

thanks

chris85uk1 · 18-12-2008, 08:37 PM

Looks a really good project, keep it up

Simmo · 19-12-2008, 09:55 AM

Good work... looking good!!!

Ryan · 19-12-2008, 10:28 AM

proper bufty.

love it

xr4x4rs · 19-12-2008, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan

proper bufty.

love it

im not as much as a bufty as some

just hate working on dirty cars

AlexD · 19-12-2008, 04:47 PM

I wasnt going to take my ABS unit out !

Its all your fault ...

Dam it its coming off sunday now..
.

xr4x4rs · 19-12-2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexD

I wasnt going to take my ABS unit out !

Its all your fault ...

Dam it its coming off sunday now..
.

lmao. mine was horrible so thought sd it and i was bored lol

though ford carnt seem to find the right nuts to put it back on

frankyboy · 20-12-2008, 06:24 PM

Top work there fella

we need more Cossie's restored not broke up!

29-11-2008, 04:07 PM	#83
fezzajsy PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: jeRSey..isles Posts: 9,817	looking good __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restora...y-tidy-up.html

29-11-2008, 10:31 PM	#84
xr4x4rs PassionFord Post Whore!! 1992 ford escort cosworth Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2004 Location: coventry Posts: 8,489	that bot of wiring was the easy bit, im dreading when i have to put the uprated ngine loom in as its all hard wired, wish it was like a sierra plug and play __________________

30-11-2008, 08:39 AM	#85
AlexD Post Miester ! Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brizzol! oo'er! Posts: 4,555	Looks ace mate, i am workin on mine this morn.. will report l8tr.. . __________________ ESCOS RESTO =>http://www.passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=295014

30-11-2008, 09:13 AM	#86
Tim PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 3,768	going to be very nice great job __________________ Built By Norris Motorsport.(Builders of the worlds fastest RS TURBO'S). www.norrismotorsport.co.uk 01773 836274

30-11-2008, 10:11 AM	#87
fordrs2005 I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: scotland Posts: 1,432	take it this is what the lights are for then mate , the floor turned out well , will keep an eye on the thread __________________ http://www.westofscotlandrsoc.net/forum

29-11-2008, 03:48 PM	#82
cossie daz I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: gatwick Posts: 1,079	looking very good i hate wiring

01-12-2008, 04:34 PM	#89
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05-12-2008, 03:22 PM	#90
kilvo Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 'ULL Posts: 57	Subscribed !!!!, looks like i now know what type of project is next for me when the evo goes this weekend i love projects like this Last edited by kilvo; 05-12-2008 at 03:23 PM. Reason: I have spelling issues

10-12-2008, 06:45 PM	#91
xr4x4rs PassionFord Post Whore!! 1992 ford escort cosworth Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2004 Location: coventry Posts: 8,489	little update, havnt really done much due to xmas so close but all little things help aswell lol rear wiper in and all connected up, tailgate is finished now, just need to get the cover managed to get some boot stops, so adjusted these and fitted new screws lower spolier fitted, i siliconed the around the wholes just incase any water gets through found a grommit for the rear screen wire boot floor painted, i may cut the panel out on the rigght and use some rivinuts, so i can have a bolt on panel so its easier access to the fuel pump if ever needed, im unsre yet needed a heater box as mine was broke, these things are so hard to get its unreal, i paid a lot of money for this lol, but didnt mind as it need it and its in full working order been to ford a few times and got some clips and bolts what bolts i couldnt get i went to a local place who supply a lot of manufacturers, they could match almost every bolt for the rear beam, bar the inner or outer ones which s a shame, luckily i have my ones off the sierra that have covered 4k, so ill send these to the chrome platers and have all the bolts chromed aswell as washers etc also in the pic is a pair of late spec mirrors as i hate the big chunky things lol car cover for when its all built i brought my bumpers and sideskirts in the house to stop the bad weather getting on them whale tail in attic lol all my powdercoated stuff still in bubble wrap until needed, still have more stuff to powdercoat smoked rear nomad lights and a green top level 8 with pectel board when i was down the scrappyi noticed a granada in the corner, so had to have these, not bad for £4 hey also as im going full aeroquip full lines i carnt use the std fuel and brake pipe clips underneath, so i bought some small p clips that i can mount the brake pipe onto, will know next week if they work or not and a random pic of some engine bay clips fitted aswell as new bonnet cable also new wheel arch liner clips next is to wait for my abs pump oto arrive and get that all fitted then i can get the steering coloumn back in and pedal box __________________

11-12-2008, 03:30 PM	#92
fezzajsy PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: jeRSey..isles Posts: 9,817	fooking sweeet __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restora...y-tidy-up.html

11-12-2008, 09:52 PM	#93
RSLUBBY I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Trader Score: (5) Join Date: May 2005 Location: sideways Posts: 1,386	looking good cant wait ti see more __________________ Ian

16-12-2008, 10:36 PM	#94
xr4x4rs PassionFord Post Whore!! 1992 ford escort cosworth Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2004 Location: coventry Posts: 8,489	was bored today as i carnt really do much to the car as of yet, so thought id strip the abs module down and clean it up abit, and found the best wheel silver paint in the world i think gives a proper shine anyhow, heres what it looked like removed the brake connectors what it looks like in bits, had to drill one of the small bolts out that hold the electrical connector at the back, so will get one of these tomorrow then the wheel silver went on and ended up looking like this back plate the main bracket and the gold part im gona send to have electroplated gold again, hopefully i can get there tomorrow so i can have it back for thursday also, my sidelights were pretty crap discoloured, so as im going twin headlights i thought i colourcode them, so far there ready to paint but ill do it over the weekend the lights flatted ready for primer, 1 to be done primered and flatted ready fro paint, just need to ge the paint tomorrow im down ford to get the sideskirt clips as they never turned up today, so order some shit gaurd clips aswell to finish the arches off __________________

17-12-2008, 06:55 AM	#95
Twellsie Super Moderator Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nuneaton Posts: 6,934	looking good Rich, good progress __________________

17-12-2008, 10:49 AM	#96
Brian PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 8,071	Great progress mate Brian __________________ www.fiestaclubgb.co.uk

17-12-2008, 12:39 PM	#97
svony PassionFord Regular Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fighting crime in the Big Apple Posts: 458	Nice work... wish I was making the same progress. It's slow going for me, been mainly sourcing parts. Fitted a Sierra LHD ABS unit so I don't need the ABS block anymore, less pipes... Had the overhead trim redone in black... not sure I like it now. Also gonna be using a small turbo head. Loads left to do. A few random pics: Sorry for the thread jack... __________________ 1993 Escort RS Cosworth Ash Black, Leather... currently in too many peices to count.

17-12-2008, 12:48 PM	#98
xr4x4rs PassionFord Post Whore!! 1992 ford escort cosworth Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2004 Location: coventry Posts: 8,489	how did you do the sunroof panel? did you paint it __________________

17-12-2008, 03:30 PM	#99
svony PassionFord Regular Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fighting crime in the Big Apple Posts: 458	Yes, while the headliner was out I removed and painted it with interior dye (spray can). Then I misplaced the trim around the opening... __________________ 1993 Escort RS Cosworth Ash Black, Leather... currently in too many peices to count.

17-12-2008, 03:44 PM	#100
xr4x4rs PassionFord Post Whore!! 1992 ford escort cosworth Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2004 Location: coventry Posts: 8,489	nice one, what was the paint called, as i need to do my interior and wouldnt mind a black roof lining, the sunvisors and handles etc i can get flocked to match __________________

17-12-2008, 03:48 PM	#101
AlexD Post Miester ! Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brizzol! oo'er! Posts: 4,555	I must admit i prefer the darker roof lining like the RST's. . __________________ ESCOS RESTO =>http://www.passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=295014

17-12-2008, 04:17 PM	#102
svony PassionFord Regular Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fighting crime in the Big Apple Posts: 458	I use http://www.duplicolor.com/index.html (Fabric and Vinyl) paint which is available at the local autoparts store here in the states, I also use the same paint for all the interior plastics... does a pretty good job. There is so much more little crap that I need to get... anyone know where I can get the drop links for the rear roll bar, gas cap and key? Also looking for a set of clocks would prefer a set with non working lights as I have a set of Birba faces. __________________ 1993 Escort RS Cosworth Ash Black, Leather... currently in too many peices to count.

17-12-2008, 07:40 PM	#103
Glenny Boy 15K+ Super Poster!! Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 15,668	Nice project you have.I think its amazing how much car parts look better with a bit of paint on them. __________________ SCOTCH CORNER ALL FORD MEETS IN THE NORTH EAST/NORTH YORKSHIRE,PM FOR DETAILS

17-12-2008, 07:46 PM	#104
adam151082 Too many posts.. I need a life!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunderland Posts: 691	really comin along nice bud. cant wait to see it at some shows.

17-12-2008, 08:00 PM	#105
SO COSSIE I'm Finding My Feet Here Now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dorset Posts: 101	Top job your doing there mate will keep a eye on this build

17-12-2008, 08:22 PM	#106
xr4x4rs PassionFord Post Whore!! 1992 ford escort cosworth Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2004 Location: coventry Posts: 8,489	thanks lads im hoping its going to be ready for next years shows, will have to see, i just do bit son this when i can now and then, not in any real rush as i want it to be done right 1st time instead of things going wrong all the time lol __________________

18-12-2008, 06:54 PM	#107
Dave Henshall PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Macclesfield - you'll never leave....! Posts: 4,523	i'd definatley cut out the boot floor for access in the future - its a tank off job in the future otherwise which aint too much fun. the motorsport shells had a removabale panel as standard, __________________ Thank fcuk for ugly women all the boilers bags and trolls, just so they could get a shag they invented alcohol.

18-12-2008, 07:16 PM	#108
xr4x4rs PassionFord Post Whore!! 1992 ford escort cosworth Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2004 Location: coventry Posts: 8,489	yeah im tempted, will see how bored i get tomorrow lol quick update so far went down the elctro platers to get my nuts and bolts etc, but they lost my droveshaft washers and 1 diff plate bolt not to bothered as the one i dd get came out crap lol , so have pm monster for nice new ones anyhow heres some pics fo you put the abs module back together, really chuffed the way its came out had this in vinegar over night as it was looking horrible, it took the zinc off though , did paint it gold but the paint was crap so took it back so its clean again all finished and trial fitted aswell also, got a new t piece from ford and the fittings for it as im going to use braided pipes for the fuel line si carnt use the std clips, so got some of these for the brake pipe finished and finally i put another light in the boot as i know the 1 is going to be crap, so fitted another on the other side __________________

18-12-2008, 07:29 PM	#109
Twellsie Super Moderator Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nuneaton Posts: 6,934	really impressed Rich get that boot floor cut out, i could proberly knock you up a panel at work to cover it if you wanted __________________

18-12-2008, 07:37 PM	#110
xr4x4rs PassionFord Post Whore!! 1992 ford escort cosworth Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2004 Location: coventry Posts: 8,489	i fi do it mate i think ill get a carbon panel for it just need to know where to get rivi nuts from as ive never used them __________________

18-12-2008, 08:06 PM	#112
Lee Reynolds 20K+ Super Poster. Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: south yorkshire Posts: 20,408	nice project mate __________________

18-12-2008, 08:16 PM	#113
xr4x4rs PassionFord Post Whore!! 1992 ford escort cosworth Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2004 Location: coventry Posts: 8,489	will do rich, havnt spoke to him for that long i forgot about him and the stock cars lol txt going his way now lee thanks __________________

18-12-2008, 08:37 PM	#114
chris85uk1 Regular Contributor Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 255	Looks a really good project, keep it up

19-12-2008, 09:55 AM	#115
Simmo I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Trader Score: (8) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: West Sussex Posts: 1,087	Good work... looking good!!! __________________ Sapphire Cosworth Build... From Scratch!!!... MAD built, Vi-PEC managed... coming soon! West Sussex RS Owners Club

19-12-2008, 10:28 AM	#116
Ryan 15K+ Super Poster!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southampton Posts: 18,218	proper bufty. love it

19-12-2008, 04:47 PM	#118
AlexD Post Miester ! Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brizzol! oo'er! Posts: 4,555	I wasnt going to take my ABS unit out ! Its all your fault ... Dam it its coming off sunday now.. . __________________ ESCOS RESTO =>http://www.passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=295014

20-12-2008, 06:24 PM	#120
frankyboy I'm Finding My Feet Here Now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bacton nr Ipswich suffolk Posts: 104	Top work there fella we need more Cossie's restored not broke up! __________________ Ditch the bitch lets go racing!!