Hi I have a 1981 ford fiesta and was wondering if mk2 fiesta xr2 arches fit the mk1 ?
Thanks

 

hi there, the rear arches and valance will fit as the rear of the shell was the same externaly however you will need to relocate the reverse light if you fit the valance as the mk2 had them in the light clusters rather than below the bumper, but im afraid the front arches and splitter wont fit as the mk2 front end was completely revised making an inch or so more room at the front of the engine bay in the mk2,
if you are looking for something a bit larger than the mk1 xr kit have you concidered the old MC rallying kit, originals are no longer available new but various companies do copies of them cheap

 

As above.

The fronts can be 'made' to fit but never looks right IMO. Either stick the MK1 xr kit on or source some MCR style arches as pictured below.

 

thought ooo nice looking car .. then noticed the cheeky intrcooler sat there ..

 

Loving the car can anyone put me in touch with some of these companies that make the copy's thanks

 

there used to be a chap selling sets on ebay but delivery times were a bit hit and miss according to feedback, m99 sell them but all their parts are copies of other peoples stuff thats made abroad and drop shipped in the uk so service isnt great and fit can be variable.
its also worth having a look on www.fiesta-mk1.co.uk and on www.xrtwo.com
both sites have a wealth of knowledge on where to get the hard to find parts for the early fiestas at the best prices, some real inspirational cars on there too

 

thanks for all your help