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Old 15-03-2012, 10:08 PM
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Awesome project, will be keeping an eye on the thread.
Old 16-03-2012, 05:48 PM
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love your project, engine wil be a monster
Old 16-03-2012, 06:08 PM
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very cool project and theres some amazing pictures of your car! Keep up the good work and keep the updates coming!
Old 26-03-2012, 12:48 PM
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Thanks for the comments!

Sorry for the lack of updates lately, painter is behind and car won't be in primer until this friday. Hopefully in paint by next week.

I do have some part updates and will share them as soon as they are confirmed!
Old 27-03-2012, 02:46 PM
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This is amazing, i cant belive how much space you have in that workshop either !
Old 06-04-2012, 01:23 PM
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small update:
I did secure the rare part I was looking for and should have it next week. I will take pics! (its from Germany)

Painter called so I stopped over, he has now checked over all my work. Things would be moving along quicker if people would quit wrecking their cars! (my car is a side job)





On the bad side the rs gearbox I purchased might not be coming as the seller is having problems with couriers. I hope we can still come to a deal soon. This was a low mile gearbox too, even though I will be sending it out to have it rebuilt and upgraded.
Old 06-04-2012, 08:51 PM
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This is a mint project i really like it.Keep up the good work.
Old 07-04-2012, 11:41 PM
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If anyone on here could help me locate a focus RS gearbox in decent shape I would really appreciate it. My last one fell through because they couldn't find a courier? I also have the email of the one I was going to buy if someone could help me get it, just pm me and I can get you the address. Thanks!!!
Old 07-04-2012, 11:54 PM
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Anything I can help with on this side of the pond buddy , drop me a private message


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Old 09-04-2012, 01:48 PM
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Some Pics with blue in them:











The painter has another project going on this week so it will probably first be finished later next week but I am starting to get excited again!
Old 09-04-2012, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by -beefy-
Anything I can help with on this side of the pond buddy , drop me a private message


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Thanks, I am still waiting for the refund to come through then I will PM you!
Old 09-04-2012, 06:42 PM
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Nice work there
Old 09-04-2012, 07:17 PM
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Amazing work!
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Originally Posted by thielt1
Thanks, I am still waiting for the refund to come through then I will PM you!
If you already purchased the box , have him send it to me ? I'll arrange a courier ?

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Old 09-04-2012, 11:51 PM
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looks good bud! cant wait to see this at some meets this year
Old 10-04-2012, 02:52 PM
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Cant beat a bit of blue paintwork :P looks fantastic mate !
Old 10-04-2012, 03:58 PM
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Awesome project mate
Old 10-04-2012, 04:22 PM
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Nice build, real nice...wanted to do this when I had my SVT Focus a few years ago...ended up build a 3dr instead...

Old 11-04-2012, 12:40 PM
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Thanks for all the comments guys!!!

Svony: your 3dr looks great!
Old 24-04-2012, 04:21 PM
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I located a gearbox in DARLASTON. Anybody from that area who could check it out and help me arrange shipping to the USA? Thanks!
Old 24-04-2012, 08:15 PM
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Fantastic work !!

Keep updates comming !
Old 24-04-2012, 09:08 PM
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Looking very good mate
Old 10-05-2012, 05:52 PM
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Well here is the part from Germany. This took me a long time to find and I'm sure it will not be that exciting to everybody but it was for me Under 20,000 Km on it as well!



I was originally going to tamper with a RHD RS rack which I have because the LHD versions are so hard to find. I think I will be selling it back to the UK now.
Old 25-05-2012, 01:00 PM
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very nice mate keep up the good work
Old 25-05-2012, 01:06 PM
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Looking good mate, please keep the updates coming
Old 30-05-2012, 01:21 PM
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Blue pics to follow tomorrow:







Old 30-05-2012, 01:27 PM
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Looking forward to seeing it blue mate
Old 30-05-2012, 08:38 PM
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It was a little tight in the booth for pics but I think you get the idea











The shop is going to finish it up this week and I will have the car in the shop by next Monday or Tuesday due to my busy weekend. That's the problem with summer my next 5 weekends are booked!
Old 30-05-2012, 08:54 PM
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Looking very nice mate
Old 30-05-2012, 08:57 PM
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That is a great finish, A1 job.
Old 30-05-2012, 09:24 PM
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looks good mate after the hard work ,good luck with rest the build
Old 31-05-2012, 02:02 AM
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Love it. Like I've said let me know when u start reassembly. I'm close enough to help!
Old 31-05-2012, 01:17 PM
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Thanks Guys!
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Now let the build commence
Old 12-06-2012, 04:17 PM
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The car is back in the shop!



Old 12-06-2012, 08:21 PM
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lovely job.
Old 13-06-2012, 06:33 AM
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Love it, great job
Old 15-06-2012, 12:03 PM
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looking good mate keep up the good work
Old 26-06-2012, 06:35 PM
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My suspension just showed up today!!!

Big Thanks to Dominic at Dominant Engineering!!!

http://dominanteng.com/

The quality is second to none and was well worth the wait.

The first picture includes:
Front LCA 's
Rear LCA's
Rear Camber Arms
Rear Toe Links
Adjustable Front Swaybar Links



AN Line Power Steering Fittings:

Old 26-06-2012, 07:49 PM
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they look good, what did you pay for the rear arms?


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