AD-RS1600i, i will check that out and see what the score is with seem welding, my mate was telling me i should stitch weld the seams, but further investigation is needed before i do anything.

Scott R, not sure what im doing with the engine as yet, dont think i'll keep it as once the zetec goes in i probs wont ever wanna go back

marco, dont suppose you got any pics of youre S1 have ya?

Twins, i used the electric scraper first to get rid of the thick underseal, was 2 and 3 layers thick in places, just to hide rot etc then the wire brush to remove the rest of it, youre right tho it doesnt half remove it quick

what are 17's like on the mk3 escort? do they catch or scrub at all? planning on lowering the car around 35mm with the 17's on.

also i need to know what the largest diameter disc i can get behind a 17" RS 7 spokes using 2wd cossie 4 pot calipers?

apart from that, thanks for the positive comments lads