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Old 16-02-2008, 05:01 PM
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Default nearly ready for the show season. my s2 update

this is how it was when i 1st got it and its nealy how i wanted it to be.
just a couple of things to before the 1st show, change the boot sticker which i already have, new springs (-20mm) and new windscreen.
Oh and get a new bonnet cable as mine broke today, any body know how to open the bonnet without the lever working ??????





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Old 16-02-2008, 05:04 PM
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looks well that mate.and well done for changing the fuel filler cap.
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lookin goooooooooood!
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best way is too have a look at another escort as you need to reach in from underneath past the turbo/rad fan and push the lever towards the driver side. when you have put the new cable in , cable tie the plastic knob in place as it tends to unhook
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Looking good Matt

Ive got similar bits here for mine, back to standard exterior look for me aswell
Old 16-02-2008, 06:18 PM
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That looks stunning mate im impressed, them rims feel the arches perfectly
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Whats the spec mate ? ? ?
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thanks peeps

1.8zvh, stage 3 tt turbo,newman cam and solid lifters,ap clucth, proalloy front mount inter cooler, airtec rad, quife lsd and box,avo adjustable suspension and more, just dont know it all of the top of my head.
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Nice spec mate cant wait for the shows myself its another excuise to spunk more money
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loving the ambers,,,,

so where in essex will we see this driving about???
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looks better with the soft spokes
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not to far from you. My last rs turbo went to your area.Its a black s2 with 3dr wheels onit
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Originally Posted by ©hatter Box
looks better with the soft spokes
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Originally Posted by turbos2matt
not to far from you. My last rs turbo went to your area.Its a black s2 with 3dr wheels onit
yeah remember that from pistonheads,,, will keep an eye out...
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Matt you just need standard rear lights now and its perfect
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Originally Posted by T28 RST
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looks better with the soft spokes
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I think so to , just wish i could open the bonnet
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Get under it and use a big screwdriver, pull the lever back and it will pop up
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nice improvement
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ill have a go tomorrow, im gonna remove that dump valve and the air box on once its opened.

what a stupid thing to go wrong. joys of an old motor lol
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mines snapped plenty of times at least the manifold will be cold in the morning , ive lost some skin before doing that
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I like that!

Very nice motor!

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Originally Posted by T28 RST
Matt you just need standard rear lights now and its perfect
av got a set for sale


oo and if ur stil needing th bonnet up then take th bumper off if you can then gives plenty access to the lock
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Ł10 posted
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looking very nice mate! makes me wana put the alloys on mine??
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well ive tried everything to get the bonnet open, its not opening at all, ive managed to push the catch and just wont open. anyone get any other idea's. If not im gonna cut it open .
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stunning mate! wheels really suit it!
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Looks stunning mate


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Push the catch the cable normally operates and have someone else pushing or pulling on the bonnet.

Have to get it to open without doing damage!
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