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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 09:16 PM
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As above would you stick with the factory bodywork, i.e. Cossie bumper with splitter, whale tail etc OR would you go the full WRC kit option, i.e. Front bumper, Front Arches, Rear Spoiler?

I myself am unsure but think that a slightly modded factory option in the right colour looks the best
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 09:18 PM
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i was thinking of posting this as lots of WRC kitted cars around at the mo

Steve Scotts
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I think I even read Mr Hadland says he was toying with WRC wings

BUT for me still cant decide which i like More
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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Dunno both very very good looking
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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I think that something like the blue Escos looks dead right because of the colour etc (matches wheels), but recently I reckon that something like Wighthot's car (Martini Racing livery) is just superb with the white Comp Mo's!
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Kev.H
i was thinking of posting this as lots of WRC kitted cars around at the mo

Steve Scotts
Blue PF WRC Car
Ian@Racetek

I think I even read Mr Hadland says he was toying with WRC wings

BUT for me still cant decide which i like More
that man hadland has already bought carbon kevlar wrc f bumper and grille, rear wrc spoiler coming next week......looks like its the 'wrc' look!
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 11:05 PM
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wicked, all change in the reyland cosmetic camp then
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Smit
wicked, all change in the reyland cosmetic camp then
not just cosmetics, this will be a new car in every way...............
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 11:09 PM
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still gonna be an escort i take it?
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 11:09 PM
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can not wait for this
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 11:14 PM
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martin-reyland,
that man hadland has already bought carbon kevlar wrc f bumper and grille, rear wrc spoiler coming next week......looks like its the 'wrc' look!

about time martin!!!

wrc look made the escort imo !!
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Smit
still gonna be an escort i take it?
take softer drugs man, it WILL be an escort... and it will do the previous one proud!¬
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 12:22 AM
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never liked the look of std escort cosworths, WRC kit every time

remember few days after Ian got his fitted he came down in it to show us, the difference was amazing, far far far nicer
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by martin-reyland
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I think I even read Mr Hadland says he was toying with WRC wings

BUT for me still cant decide which i like More
that man hadland has already bought carbon kevlar wrc f bumper and grille, rear wrc spoiler coming next week......looks like its the 'wrc' look!
I cant wait to see the all new Reyland mule
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 09:31 AM
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I think I even read Mr Hadland says he was toying with WRC wings

BUT for me still cant decide which i like More
that man hadland has already bought carbon kevlar wrc f bumper and grille, rear wrc spoiler coming next week......looks like its the 'wrc' look!
I cant wait to see the all new Reyland mule
Yes me too when we expecting the grand unvailing then Martooon
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 09:45 AM
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I love the WRC rear wing and front arches but i'm not keen on the look of the front bumper so i think i'll be staying with the standard look!
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 10:22 AM
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Dunno, difficult question. Both look awesome IMO. I think i'll stick to standard though.
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 10:34 AM
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WRC
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 10:37 AM
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I like both
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 10:39 AM
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Lee missed you @ TOTB mate
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 10:44 AM
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Standard for me......

The WRC look is just too aggressive.....I suppose the rear wing is OK(ish), but Iv'e never liked the WRC front bumper......
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Porkie
I like both
Porkie, sit on the fence - why dont you!
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 10:56 AM
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not just cosmetics, this will be a new car in every way...............
gives me wood just think what type of monster this is gonna be lol

I like the bumper but not over keen on the rear wing. love the front archs as well
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 11:11 AM
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WRC is the way to go if you want to crack 200mph with the wing on...

Personally I don't like the bottom of the front bumper, but can see why you would want to fit it (massive intercooler area). The rear one restricts vision out the back, so not ideal on the road.
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 11:12 AM
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only thing i dont like about the WRC kit is that gay grille Fords lame attempt at making it look like a mk6
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 11:48 AM
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Each to their own I say. But if you are going to fit a WRC kit, at least get a proper front bumper. The blue PF cover car is nice but the fit of the front bumper below the headlights is nothing short of appalling. That's the only thing that lets it down! It's got to look like a factory finish.
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 01:20 PM
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Standard looks good but WRC looks much meaner if you got the power to back it up

Really cannot wait to see the Reyland Escort when it's done
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by gurnE
but WRC looks much meaner if you got the power to back it up
Lee, I agree 100% on that about the power/engine spec - and IMO the correct colour is WHITE.............the metalic blue (cover car in Performance Ford) does not work
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug Stirling
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but WRC looks much meaner if you got the power to back it up
Lee, I agree 100% on that about the power/engine spec - and IMO the correct colour is WHITE.............the metalic blue (cover car in Performance Ford) does not work
Agree totally Doug

Said that in an earlier post, paint it white and lose the clear rears

I think the A1 rallysport cars look ace
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by gurnE
Originally Posted by Doug Stirling
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but WRC looks much meaner if you got the power to back it up
Lee, I agree 100% on that about the power/engine spec - and IMO the correct colour is WHITE.............the metalic blue (cover car in Performance Ford) does not work
Agree totally Doug

Said that in an earlier post, paint it white and lose the clear rears

I think the A1 rallysport cars look ace
Think the WRC would also look good in Black with Black wheels hard as
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by martin-reyland
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still gonna be an escort i take it?
take softer drugs man, it WILL be an escort... and it will do the previous one proud!¬
i think you've got me mixed up with some1 else Martoon..........
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 11:18 PM
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Not bein funny but in response to Ian's comment about the blue WRC car on PF cover, it has a better fitting kit than A1 Rally Sport's WRC car by far IMHO, not sure if it was just me but the bodywork appeared to have massive lines in between the door shuts and wing lines etc......

Agreed that if its done properly then I think the 'WRC' look is awesome, can't wait for Martin's new car aswell!
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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Good luck with the new monster.
I hope it's proper fast.
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 11:55 AM
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The WRC front bumper looks to Max Power if you ask me!!! The sort of thing you'd see on a 1.3 Escort kitted up with neons and shit

(I.e. Basiclaly it doesn't really fit the car!!!)
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