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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 11:29 AM
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Right Couldnt find any cheap rs turbo`s in white in good condition so i found this xr3i which was nearly there.

in this project im going to:

Fit 2.1ZVH or keep 1600 lumo not too sure
Clean little bits on bosywork not much
fit front recaros
fit Dtm Door mirors
clean and spray whoe engine bay
Get 17s sprayed and fitted colour not know
fit ST170 Brakes and cossie rears
Fit Coilovers

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Pics of wheels that are going to be refurbased and engine that MIGHT go in there




keep you posted
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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keep us updated m8

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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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coolio!!!!!!!!!!!!
dont do the dtm mirrors!
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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Looks like exactly the same project that ive got going, except in white!

Ive got a black, H reg EFI XR. Not sure what to do with it though. Im thinking CVH with a pair of Jenvy TB's, like the white one in the latest issue of Performance Ford.
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 11:35 PM
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Nice one Stu, keep us updated with your progress
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 07:56 AM
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will keep everyone update what i do not much will happen this week as im working nights and sleep during day ill see what i can do
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 08:03 AM
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not much really done as been busy.
engine is out found a couple of rust spots damn
my DTM mirrors stupid place give me to n/s mirrors
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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engine is all in now waiting on a turbo now!
look at the state of my back garden missus is going to kill me




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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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Looking good Roosie

You need to change that Air Charge Sensor for a FRST one

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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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it was a frst inlet tho surely should be same?
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