Hi all,

Wondered if i could have the difference between non 90 spec and 90 spec explained *properly* - have been told so many different things, i don't know what to believe!

If people could put pics up as well it'd be appreciated - i'm looking at a few different cars at the moment and some of them claim '90 spec' this - not sure whether they're bullshitting or not

Cheers

 

front bumper and spoiler on 90 spec totally different and alot better imo, the fabrics in the interior are different, erm theirs more il have 2 fink

 

Front bumper, modified to allow more air to the radiator to aid cooling. It no longer has a rubber strip below it.
Boot spoiler, curves down at either side
ECU, was changed to the hearts and diamonds type. This can run 10.2 PSI of boost.
Interior, the seats and door cards were given new patterns, called Zolda. It is grey with blue and red flecks.
Roof lining and sun visors are a different colour, as are the speaker panels, kick panels, and rear quarter panels.
Intermittent wiper speed control was added to the right hand dash column controller. Supplementary manual produced by Fords to cover this modification.
Second courtesy light was added in the rear of the car roof lining.
Centre console, a second part was added to extend the length of the console, handbrake handle had a different cover.
Screen wash reservoir wash changed slightly, it now has a thicker neck and incorporates a plastic gauze to stop any debris from entering the screen wash reservoir.
Brake fluid reservoir updated.
Rocker cover changed, holes for the charge carrier bolts moves out a few inches.
Charge carrier, bolt holes to connect to the rocker cover moved over a couple of inches.
Dash clocks, the fuel and temperature gauges are reversed. Fuel on left, water temperature on the right now.
Rear light clusters were changed slightly. The lenses are now darker than the 1986 versions.
Oil dipstick pipe, end is now plastic rather than metal

 

88 spec charge carrier (go with same spec r/covers)


90 spec carrier (longer lhs support)
88 spec interior colour



90 spec front bumper


88 spec bumper


88 spec spoiler

 

90 spec spoiler



ill keep lookin for other pics

 

fuking hell Rick, your tha man !

you know an awful lot mate

 

Most of the stuff that is listed there is stuff that can be added. The main difference AFAIK is that the Header Tank is different, because the Inner Wing in steeper on the 90 Spec car.

The pre 90 Spec Header Tank is more shallow than the 90 Spec. Once you have seen both, the difference is obvious.

 

thats wot i were gna say rick

 

didn't the stickers change too??

 

yea and fuel computer came as standard on 90 spec not an extra.

 

i thought it was an optional extra on all cars, regardless of 88 (86) spec or 90 spec...

along with mercury grey paint... and Ford amplifier...

 

my d plate has a Fuel comp but my 90 spec g plate dont

 

yup my D reg one had one as well

 

fuel computer


ps: DOES IT EVER WORK!!!!

 

the 1 in my d plate was perfect, accutare of fuel range and the mpg was spot on

im gonna keep it all for the g plate cos it was that acurate (d plate is bein scrapped u see )

 

HOW MUCH TO RECALIBRATE?????

HMMMM

 

just a matter of getting a working FC and a full set of working sensors i'd guess

prob do it for 30 quid

 

Fuel comp always an option extra

 

does a 90 spec spoiler, really look that much better than a 86 spec ?

 

I agree glenis the 86 spec spolier looks smoother. Thing is I looked at so many RS the age didnt bother me as long as it was clean. U could buy a 91 H thats rotten or a 86 D thats been wel kept and looked after, which would you rather have?

Also I dont see the point of changing your bumpers to the 90 spec if u have pre 90 because it ruins the originality of the car and takes away its charachteristics. The mechanisms of the 90 spec seem to be an improvement however.

 

Mine has the fuel computer, its sooo annoying! Beep beep beep beep

It wouldnt be so bad if it was accuarte either, but saying I have 14 km to go on a half tank just dosnt fool anyone lol

 

Depends how you drive it

My mate's cossie gets 5 miles per gallon on boost

 

aww whys it getting scrapped? D regers r rare u should hold on to it!

 

who is reger, pmsl

lol, very scientific

 

dry yer eyes!

 

its okay, i was just complementing you

Yours Sincerely,

Reger

 

Hows that a compliment?

What can I eat to cure my hangover BTW?

 

I was implying that, all the schooling of yours is paying off, especially in your technical vocabulary.

i thought sipping water, helped to re hydrate and flush out toxins. And im not sure what to eat, maybe salad

 

Had one from boots already, got my mate to come pick me up and take me down town as I still feel too quesy to drive. Needless to say it hasnt helped, although the toastie vending machine in Liquid last night...whoever invented that is an actual legend!

 

Liquid is a night club yeh

toastie vender is ?

 

Liquid a nightclub yeah. Ok they have this machine that cooks toasties for u! Looks like a walls ice cream one, that sorta idea, but out comes a hot toastie! Stunning for when u get the munchies!

 

ah yes, we have one in our kitchen, they are handy for snacks...

 

And I thought I was cool with my george foreman

 

lol, we dont have a george foreman, we aren't that up market...

haha

but yes, all the same, they are useful...

what time did you get in last night ? or didnt you ?

 

I got home at 10 minutes to 4, spoke to my car for a bit, then got in, went for a slice of bread, then fell upstairs. Might be up for another round tonight, if not i'll cruise about town, wonder which would be cheaper?!

 

not sure, probably driving if your gentle with it

 

My nights out in town can end up costing about £80, it was a joke meaning my car drinks the fuel...ah never mind, clearly a blonde im dealing with here!

 

a night out drinking yeh £80, so a night driving would be cheaper then

a standard RST should not drink £80 in a night

 

Like I said I was being sarcastic....

 

me too, clash of the titans...

lol, forgive and forget