My new Rouse Sport 304R
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My new Rouse Sport 304R
Got it friday, dad is looking after it whilst i am at uni, needs some TLC but it will get whatever it needs when under my care, putting it back to period looking but with some bits
Problems so far
Engine
1. Fluffy on tickover
2. Smell of oil on over run
3. Motorcraft battery required
4. New bonnet stay required
5. Clutch is right of bottom of travel - needs adjusting or new clutch, will find out tuesday..
Exterior
1. Offside front bumer needs re-fixing
2. Offside front light unit needs re-fixing
3. Dent in offside front wing top
4. Offside front moulding refix on bumper corner
5. Nearside washer jet inoperative
6. Refix rear bumper
7. All window rubbers to replace (just sorted this thanks to North yorkshire RS spares
)
Interior
1. Head lining sagging
2. All door cards need refurb
3. grease and tighten both front seats
4. Check bulb in clock - Dim
5. New cigarette lighter - old one symbol worn off
6. 2007 stereo required - cracking Sony one in at present - see pic
7. Gear lever to straighten
8. Extensive clean of seats and interior required
9. Sunroof to grease
10. New gear gaitor required
The previous owners also decided one alarm was not enough, so for some reason it has 3
these will be getting ripped out next week and a single alarm system and new door locks put on
Anyway, pictures, some are by my pop some are from the for sale add
Would anyone be interested trading this stereo for a standard item?
And being put away whilst it has some work done to it
Well chuffed, to say its quicker than my 950 pop mk1 fiesta is an understatement, got a bigger intercooler and a panel filter to put on and thats it
Hope you like it
Mike
Problems so far
Engine
1. Fluffy on tickover
2. Smell of oil on over run
3. Motorcraft battery required
4. New bonnet stay required
5. Clutch is right of bottom of travel - needs adjusting or new clutch, will find out tuesday..
Exterior
1. Offside front bumer needs re-fixing
2. Offside front light unit needs re-fixing
3. Dent in offside front wing top
4. Offside front moulding refix on bumper corner
5. Nearside washer jet inoperative
6. Refix rear bumper
7. All window rubbers to replace (just sorted this thanks to North yorkshire RS spares
)Interior
1. Head lining sagging
2. All door cards need refurb
3. grease and tighten both front seats
4. Check bulb in clock - Dim
5. New cigarette lighter - old one symbol worn off
6. 2007 stereo required - cracking Sony one in at present - see pic
7. Gear lever to straighten
8. Extensive clean of seats and interior required
9. Sunroof to grease
10. New gear gaitor required
The previous owners also decided one alarm was not enough, so for some reason it has 3
these will be getting ripped out next week and a single alarm system and new door locks put onAnyway, pictures, some are by my pop some are from the for sale add
Would anyone be interested trading this stereo for a standard item?
And being put away whilst it has some work done to it
Well chuffed, to say its quicker than my 950 pop mk1 fiesta is an understatement, got a bigger intercooler and a panel filter to put on and thats it
Hope you like it
Mike
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Doorcards, if you are habdy with a hairdryer, heat the plastic covering and it will stretch, then superglue in place. Easy fix mate at minimal cost.
Hope this helps mate
Leather was fitted to all but 3 Rouses. (Leather was a cost option)
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From what i have heard ( i didnt pick the car up) he was a very honest chap and has some lovely machinery there, at good prices as well. i gotta admit i like the cloth more than the leather..
Wasnt even looking out for a 304R, was looking for a nice magenta but this come up and ticked all the boxes whilst being a slice of history so we had to go for it.
Wasnt even looking out for a 304R, was looking for a nice magenta but this come up and ticked all the boxes whilst being a slice of history so we had to go for it.
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Doorcards, if you are habdy with a hairdryer, heat the plastic covering and it will stretch, then superglue in place. Easy fix mate at minimal cost.
Hope this helps mate
Hope this helps mate
I have now planned my day tomorrow... Whats Rouse Sport all about?
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copied from the for sale thread cause i cant be bothered typing it..
The Rouse Sport Cosworth was a limited edition, ultimate road specification Cosworth developed personally by Andy Rouse of GpA touring car fame, and his company Rouse Sport, around the four door Sapphire bodyshell. Two versions were available, designated 302-R and 304-R respectively. The nomenclature was simple, 302 denoted the 2wd version, and 304 the 4wd. The associated 300 represented the amount of torque developed by the modified Cosworth YB engine, 300 lb/ft. The 'R' suffix denoted Rouse Sport, naturally. The differences between 302-R and 304-R were as with the 2wd and 4wd versions of the 'normal' Sapphire RS Cosworth, different lamp clusters, bonnet vents, T5 or MT75 gearbox etc.
The model was designed to build upon the driveability, and usability of the already supremely effective Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth. Rouse's aim was not huge horsepower, his ability to create that was of course not in doubt, but for low lag torque and the associated mid range performance that that would bring. Significantly, the Garrett T3 turbo of the standard car was replaced with a smaller T25 unit. This was a properly engineered conversion with revisions to the induction and exhaust systems, and a remapped ECU. Resultantly, the Rouse car developed 260bhp @ 5000 rpm, vs 220 for the standard car, and 300 lb/ft torque @ 4000rpm, vs 214. Performance gains were significant with, in the case of the 4wd version, an increase of 5mph top speed, and savings of 0.5 secs 1.1 secs and 8.5 secs on the 0-60, 0-100 and 0-120mph times respectively. Much more significant was the 'real world' mid range gains. In every 20mph increment from 20mph right through to 110 mph, and irrespective of whether it was in 3rd, 4th or 5th gear, the Rouse Sport was quicker by anything from 0.5 to 1.0 sec. A standard car would have had to be driven extremely well, and hard, to maintain pace with the Rouse car.
The Rouse Sport conversion added Ł4450 + VAT to the price of the standard car, making it the most expensive Sierra Cosworth ever marketed, and sold, by Ford by a some margin. The model had a unique body kit encompassing totally revised front and rear bumpers, side skirts and a much bigger spoiler, and subtle Rouse Sport badging featured throughout. Wheel arches were modified to enable fitment of wider 225/50 VR15 tyres, vs the standard 205/50s, and the suspension was enhanced with modified bushing. All of the cars proudly displayed their Rouse status, and build number on a plaque seen on the driver's 'B' pillar.
The interior benefiited from quite superb front Recaros, with much bigger bolsters, and an additional set of 'wings' over the standard version. The seats, and dashboard, displayed bespoke Rouse Sport badging. Cloth trim was standard, with leather trim listed as an option at a cost of Ł280. Most customers opted for leather trim, and therefore only a minimal number of cars, perhaps between 3 and 5, were fitted with cloth trim. This car, No. 41 is one of those. Rouse Sport also offered, as an option, mahogany wood door trim inserts and and Italian wood gearknob (302-R only). Additional soundproofing featured throughout, in keeping with the car's higher list price, and aided overall refinement levels.
The Rouse Sport Cosworth was a limited edition, ultimate road specification Cosworth developed personally by Andy Rouse of GpA touring car fame, and his company Rouse Sport, around the four door Sapphire bodyshell. Two versions were available, designated 302-R and 304-R respectively. The nomenclature was simple, 302 denoted the 2wd version, and 304 the 4wd. The associated 300 represented the amount of torque developed by the modified Cosworth YB engine, 300 lb/ft. The 'R' suffix denoted Rouse Sport, naturally. The differences between 302-R and 304-R were as with the 2wd and 4wd versions of the 'normal' Sapphire RS Cosworth, different lamp clusters, bonnet vents, T5 or MT75 gearbox etc.
The model was designed to build upon the driveability, and usability of the already supremely effective Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth. Rouse's aim was not huge horsepower, his ability to create that was of course not in doubt, but for low lag torque and the associated mid range performance that that would bring. Significantly, the Garrett T3 turbo of the standard car was replaced with a smaller T25 unit. This was a properly engineered conversion with revisions to the induction and exhaust systems, and a remapped ECU. Resultantly, the Rouse car developed 260bhp @ 5000 rpm, vs 220 for the standard car, and 300 lb/ft torque @ 4000rpm, vs 214. Performance gains were significant with, in the case of the 4wd version, an increase of 5mph top speed, and savings of 0.5 secs 1.1 secs and 8.5 secs on the 0-60, 0-100 and 0-120mph times respectively. Much more significant was the 'real world' mid range gains. In every 20mph increment from 20mph right through to 110 mph, and irrespective of whether it was in 3rd, 4th or 5th gear, the Rouse Sport was quicker by anything from 0.5 to 1.0 sec. A standard car would have had to be driven extremely well, and hard, to maintain pace with the Rouse car.
The Rouse Sport conversion added Ł4450 + VAT to the price of the standard car, making it the most expensive Sierra Cosworth ever marketed, and sold, by Ford by a some margin. The model had a unique body kit encompassing totally revised front and rear bumpers, side skirts and a much bigger spoiler, and subtle Rouse Sport badging featured throughout. Wheel arches were modified to enable fitment of wider 225/50 VR15 tyres, vs the standard 205/50s, and the suspension was enhanced with modified bushing. All of the cars proudly displayed their Rouse status, and build number on a plaque seen on the driver's 'B' pillar.
The interior benefiited from quite superb front Recaros, with much bigger bolsters, and an additional set of 'wings' over the standard version. The seats, and dashboard, displayed bespoke Rouse Sport badging. Cloth trim was standard, with leather trim listed as an option at a cost of Ł280. Most customers opted for leather trim, and therefore only a minimal number of cars, perhaps between 3 and 5, were fitted with cloth trim. This car, No. 41 is one of those. Rouse Sport also offered, as an option, mahogany wood door trim inserts and and Italian wood gearknob (302-R only). Additional soundproofing featured throughout, in keeping with the car's higher list price, and aided overall refinement levels.
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Saw this for sale also & wondered why it was so cheap obviously because it neeed a few little things done! Looks very nice & by the sounds of it you will have it right in no time start a thread in the resto room please of its progress 
start a thread in the resto room please of its progress
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Putting a new clutch in during the week as i dont trust the workmanship of where it was done, i was thinking of using the AP racing organic kit, would this be fine for my application or should i stick with an LUK clutch?
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It still has the original T25 turbo, its just been rebuilt as well so its sweet as a nut, pulls really well. The badge i know about, im just testing different companies to see about getting a full set made up for the car so i can replace them when it has a full respray in the future.
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It still has the original T25 turbo, its just been rebuilt as well so its sweet as a nut, pulls really well. The badge i know about, im just testing different companies to see about getting a full set made up for the car so i can replace them when it has a full respray in the future.
Made a great job of them too
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Will PM him and get a set ordered up
