tonysierra4x4

hello all. just bought this 3dr cosworth replica??? as no time to complete mine so needed one running and useable. bit unusual but 90% cosworth, bodykit, bumpers, bonnet, (although the vents are looking too high), interior, or at least the majority of it. all parts not genuine i already have so easy replacement. car is running a 2.8i turbo technics conversion currently with minor (hopefully) issues, but i'm sure it can be sorted. would like peoples opinions on the colour, good or bad, as i am undecided.













will take some more pics as parts such as rear lights, front indicaters, door cards, parcel shelf, dash etc are updated to original spec. oh and that "bad boy" grill realy has to go.

the car does have some very good features but as all they can be improved on.

deanflowers

I like the colour - i take it that its crystal blue?

Will be nice when back to stock looking. Fair play

Glenn_

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That's a nice looking car.The colour really sets it off.

tjRS500

i think the clear indicators and side repeaters look nice againt the blue... rears would look better original though

Looks great anyway and interior looks mint too

Get some pics up on under the bonnet

falken256

good car , I always liked 3dr in black, but this, too bad, bad boy grid must change ........

tonysierra4x4

thanks for all the comments. grill will be changed when i have resprayed a standard grill. will try original lights / indicaters but think the orange would look good against the blue. interior is pretty good but needs a mk1 dash, rs ecu cover, parcel shelf, and a few other small bits and pieces. i've got everything hee already so will take a few pics before and after.

falken256

planning a full repaint?

tonysierra4x4

not at present. car is in good useable condition so will wait untill my final project 3dr is completed.

mercury grey minter

How much did you pay for it if you don't mind me asking.
By the way ,they look best in white.

tonysierra4x4

i payed Ł3600. don't mind telling you at all.

mk1turboestate

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I quite like the grill but I like the 90's style, I would keep it even if you get a new one, it's part of the cars history, bit like rear window grills on 80's fords, looked shit in the 90's but are retro cool now

tonysierra4x4

few interior additions. any opinions on whether i should use red bumper inserts or not. clear or ambers at front and originals on rear. the smoked lights on rear have been siliconed on so will take a bit of getting off. couldn't find colour match for standard grill and bonnet so off to coachworks to get done.

falken256

do not want to try to make it authentic? Ł 3600 a great price for it.

cossie4i+

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The Red inserts look terrible, Black would look a lot better.

Was it a 4i shell or a standard base 3dr shell ?

Steve

costina

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Nice and different. lets see some pics of the engine bay

tonysierra4x4

standard 3dr shell.

costina

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Good buy you have there Tony

Regards

Paul

tonysierra4x4

thanks. i think so. cheap bit of fun lol.

SMILER258

Glad you're enjoying the car pal! Gotta ditch the petrol cap thing asap though! Looks rank!

tonysierra4x4

cheers mate. few jobs to do but will start with the important stuff first. the rest will get done when time allows. hows yours coming along?

tonysierra4x4

checked engine over yesterday and test drove for first time. goes well, very lively. i have twin turbo set up to go on but don't think i'll use it as this seems quick enough. i will be keeping it as may decide to give it more power in the future. when bought i was told bottom hose presurising but no sign of this yesterday. the suspension is not good enough as i already thought. drivers side arch catching tyre slightly. surely this shouldn't be happening with standard alloys fitted. will change as a precaution the head gasket, radiator and water pump.

turblower

Very nice indeed,looks really clean an solid.if u ever want to put standard rear lights I would be interested in having them of you..

tonysierra4x4

one of them (ns) has been broken (previousd owner) so no good.

Cos500

Nice mate, not keen on red inserts they just don't suit it, bad boy shite grille needs the bin along with rear lights but it looks a great car for a really good price

tonysierra4x4

thanks. the red has been removed as only tape to see if i liked it. they will be going black. grill is being sprayed and should be on by next weekend. rear lights will be standard as well as ambers on front and side. fuel cap will only be sprayed same as car so it doesn't stand out as much. don't want to respray yet as no time. i will either remove the lower spoiler or add the tip to spoiler as doesn't look right atm. bonnet is not right so will respray one i have so vents sit correctly.

Cos500

I wouldn't paint it unless the paint is rough or body has rust issues, looks good how it is

tonysierra4x4

few small areas bubbling slightly but alright for a while so would prefer to get a little use out of it.

Cos500

Sound mate, use it as is and keep an eye on the rust but when they start to go as you know they go quick, great car though

turblower

Was the damage like?[
QUOTE=tonysierra4x4;6505079]one of them (ns) has been broken (previousd owner) so no good.[/QUOTE]

tonysierra4x4

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reversed into something and put a hole in it about an inch square.

marky_g

I'd keep the rear lights and grill they'll be desirable again at some point

tonysierra4x4

managed to get mechanic over today. engine thoroughly pressure checked etc and can't find anything wrong. boost turned up a little and took it on a good road test and temp stayed around 80 / 90 degrees so seems ok. obviously no sped limits were broken in this process. now i know it's ok i'll start changing some bits and pieces on it.

costina

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Harris.

If it was mine id

Change the wheels
fuel cap
red inserts


Then get it wrapped matt black .

tonysierra4x4

agree with all but there is no way i would wrap a car. black will not be the colour if it goes to one of standard 3 colours. either white or moonstone.

zerotonine

It looks quite nice, good buy. Undecided on the 'bad boy' grille. Quite like the red inserts with the blue, I would lose the pikey plate though and get an age related one but that is just my opinion.

marky_g

Gotta be white

sridgett

very nice mate.

tonysierra4x4

haven't updated in a while so here goes. well the head gasket on off side has given up. seems like stretch bolts used so pressure of turbo found this problem. all parts are now bought and will be sorted after the new year. front indicaters and rear lights back as standard. bought a set of yellow fogs for front as thought they would look good with the blue. new tailgate decal bought as other not fitted straight. new ford logo added already. inserts will go black and front splitter damage to be sorted and resprayed. it'll get there slowly as time allows but booked to go on 4 day classic car run to ireland in april so better get it done.
bought another car aswell, supra mk11 so time once again split. probably shouldn't have done it but there we go.

tjRS500

Where's the tour going all?