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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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Default S1 replica arches?

i've been looking for some on and off for a while and the going rate for any genuine ones seems to be 170 - 200 for a full kit depending on condition.

are these ones any good?
http://www.autotintdesign.com/body%2...20mk3turbo.htm

or these?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-ESCORT-Mk...1%7C240%3A1318


Is GRP plastic? is that easier to work with. i dont want shite ones and will pay for genuine ones but they're only going to be hacked up for my orion anyway so if theres no difference i cant see a point ruining a gen set.

p.s obviously i know the plastic wont be the same but i meant if anyone has fitted those or the the fiberglass ones, whats the quality like etc.

thanks. joe.

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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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and wtf is this all about?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-ESCORT-MK...1%7C240%3A1318

same images too!
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 10:35 PM
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ive got genuine ones that would be ideal for a mk4 as they are damaged at the bottom..only 1 side skirt tho..let me know if your interested
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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gen all yhe way mate
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by dangerousbrian
ive got genuine ones that would be ideal for a mk4 as they are damaged at the bottom..only 1 side skirt tho..let me know if your interested
would i be able to find or buy just one sideskirt though?

cheers for the offer i'll definatly keep it in mind. i might get a tatty gen one then and tart it up abit. its not like its a "bolt on" mod for an orion anyway theres always some cutting and shaping involved.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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I fitted a S1 kit to a mk2, i dont think it really suited it to be honest!the fibre glass kits will fit well with plenty of work,heres a pic of wht it looked like:




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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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oh cool, see now i really like that. with some phat rims to fill the arches i'd really like that. i looks like you've tried to blend the rear arch in in the second pic? i dont like that so much. i'd leave it looking "stick on"

whats the length like for the skirts mate? is there much chopping needed?
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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GRP is fibreglass mate.the sideskirt length is the same as a s1.
orion,4door escort and 3 door escort are same length from arch to arch mate.
3 door escorts just have longer doors
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Originally Posted by orion_crazy_carl
I fitted a S1 kit to a mk2, i dont think it really suited it to be honest!the fibre glass kits will fit well with plenty of work,heres a pic of wht it looked like:
I agree with you, love the Orion in your signature, that's how they are supposed to be
But that S1 skirted job just looks wrong to me
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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That looks fat!
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Originally Posted by rickbartlett
GRP is fibreglass mate.the sideskirt length is the same as a s1.
orion,4door escort and 3 door escort are same length from arch to arch mate.
3 door escorts just have longer doors
Legend. thanks for the info.


And i dont spose you still have them carl?
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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mojo, ive got a genuine S1 kit for sale...ideal too if its to cut up for a mk2 onion...dont want a lot for it, but posting might be a problem.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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Oh cool Cheers. pm me what your after for it mate, and if you'll wrap it, i'll pay for the courier, no probs.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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thats my car in the first link

also tom scarlets
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by gus
thats my car in the first link

also tom scarlets
i thought that, before it went AWOL
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbocabbie
I agree with you, love the Orion in your signature, that's how they are supposed to be
But that S1 skirted job just looks wrong to me
thank u mate

mojo, there not blended in, just painted!was a rattle can jobbie matched pretty well!!
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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oh right. it was a good match!
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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jo fella on cabroilet club wants 50 for a set if ur interested?
still considering this myself
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