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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 03:04 PM
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Default Focus RS 4273 Carbon Clad Restoration Project / Modification Thread..!

My MK1 Focus RS Project is getting ever so closer to completion

some may have seen my " Carbon Clad " project over on the RSOC..

It's been Stripped right back to the shell and rebuilt to how I wanted it to be.!

Here is A few random pics, these are from the many hundred that can be found along with a full detailed write up from the main project thread, here....

http://bbs.rsownersclub.co.uk/showthread.php?t=525427






































































































































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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 03:15 PM
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that is lovely, I guess it's a labour of love, very very nice. I'm not often speechless but.......
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 05:12 PM
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Oh my!!!!!!!
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 06:04 PM
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love it
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 06:10 PM
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stunning looking car love the carbon
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 06:40 PM
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Just wow!
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 04:05 PM
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 04:18 PM
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That is amazing!!!!
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Old Jan 15, 2015 | 09:40 AM
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Good to see you on here mate, cars looking as amazing as ever
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Old Jan 15, 2015 | 10:36 AM
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Looks lovely, still can't help but think the ap racing sticker is on upside down on the rear caliper though. Other than that, wish mine was looking this good
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Old Jan 15, 2015 | 07:00 PM
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Thank you for all the comments.
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Old Jan 15, 2015 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by dodge8283
Looks lovely, still can't help but think the ap racing sticker is on upside down on the rear caliper though. Other than that, wish mine was looking this good
It's facing the same way as the front logo, you know that already lol
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Old Jan 15, 2015 | 08:10 PM
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Stunning
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Is it normal to come in your underwear when looking at photos like these cause I just did.
Very nice mate, don't know that I would have quite so much carbon but either way it looks awesome.
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This is amazing!
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Good to see you on here looking as amazing as ever
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jesus christ this is gorgeous! if i could get mine to look half as good i'd be over the moon!
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hmm porn hub or this thread
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by dodge8283
Looks lovely, still can't help but think the ap racing sticker is on upside down on the rear caliper though.)
hehehe indeed
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Old May 6, 2015 | 11:41 AM
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some more updates since I posted last..

full write up & photo's on the RSOC, will just post a few pics here.!


















































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a beauty!
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Old May 6, 2015 | 12:37 PM
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I do like those seats
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Old May 6, 2015 | 05:17 PM
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That is stunning!!
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That's the absolute BOLLOX!!!!
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 06:55 PM
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Nice Project! Respect for labor
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Old Jun 23, 2015 | 09:49 AM
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thoroughly enjoy reading this thread great work testament to someone who is committed
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WoW this is simply stunning, well done
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Stunning that mate nice work
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Is he carbon skinned or real deal? Absolutely awesome project... Well done
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Old Jul 1, 2015 | 07:55 PM
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Thanks everyone for the kind feedback.


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Is he carbon skinned or real deal? Absolutely awesome project... Well done

All the carbon fibre is real mate. CheerRS
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 08:17 PM
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That is absouloutley stunning mate ...... a real credit to you ! all the little touches, the build & engine look flawless ,

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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 03:40 PM
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Had these sat in the parts Department for 3 years or so.

So it was time to get them out of storage and sort them out.

Bought them brand new from Compomotive, but the paint finish was pretty bad, but to be fair it's to be expected as they are a motorsport wheel after all.

Just recently had them repainted, and they are now wearing Michelin Pilot Super Sports, & now fitted to the car.!

Also with matching Imperial Blue & white RS centre caps, and Blue Anodised nuts and tyre valves.














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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 04:46 PM
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Currently in the process of producing some more bespoke Carbon fibre parts.
These will be ready shortly & I will post pics of them up, along with some new interior parts..

This is just some of the parts we have made over the years.!









































































































































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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 12:34 PM
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More Awesomeness
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Has to be one of the best Ford builds I've ever seen, just wow
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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 03:44 PM
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Some updated pics of the engine bay..!

Now fitted with the following Zircotec ceramic coated parts ...

AET Garrett GTX3076RS ( Garrett & Tial housings )

Peron Down Pipe

Peron Screamer Pipe

Tial MVR-44 External wastegate

Ignore the V-bands , they will be spun around to hide the bolts.




















Next up is the Progress update on the interior side of the build.

If all goes to plan I'm hoping to have the Interior fully completed and installed next month, they we can crack on to get the rest of the car finished once this is out of the way.! Getting ever so closer..

Anyway, here is some of the parts we have been working on for a very long time.

CARBON FIBRE FRONT DOOR INSERT TRIMS
CARBON FIBRE REAR DOOR QUARTER TRIMS
CARBON FIBRE DOOR GRAB HANDLES
CARBON FIBRE DOOR RELEASE SURROUND TRIMS
CARBON FIBRE DOOR RELEASE HANDLES
CARBON FIBRE RECARO REAR BENCH HINGE TRIMS
CARBON FIBRE RECARO REAR BENCH RELEASE BUTTON TRIMS





















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Love it.. The only thing I don't is the wheels.. On a car so bespoke it needs something totally different.. Maybe carbon wheels lol
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