Rob_DOHC

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Hi,

Just after opinions on what to do with my 88spec Escort.... I will be selling it next year and want to sort a slightly faded bumper out.

The trouble is the front bumper is 88spec, the rear spoiler is 90 spec and the rear lights are smoked.... I have been considering returning it to a full 88 spec as it has the correct seats etc however I just hate the 88spec spoiler!

When people buy an RS are they really bothered about what kit is fitted? and whether it is the correct kit for the year etc? I personally prefer the full 90 spec but as the car has the original block etc so perhaps originality it a winner here?

Thanks

Rob,

gjh

I think a few years ago everyone wanted a 90 spec car, but now I think people prefer originality. Get an 88 spec spoiler and keep it to one side until you are looking to sell, then when you put it you put it up for sale, swap them over. Sorted!

s2erst

You selling up Rob. You not getting time to use it

Rob_DOHC

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Not a bad shout at all, trouble is the rear spoiler looks like its a black non painted one from an XR3i and needs a respray too so I need to make my mind up pretty quickly before I start spraying!

Rob,

Rob_DOHC

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Yes I think so mate, I just don't use it. When I did drive it I was a hopeless wreck any time it started to rain etc. Been garaged for nearly 5 years now so want to have time to properly finish it this summer, go to a few shows and then put it up for sale.

I also don't trust my self with it as every time I think too hard about it I start seeing tubular manifolds and a GTX30 lol

Rob,

s2erst

lol whats wrong with that.

Im going to starting putting my 2.1 in at weekend so hopefully in next 2 weeks i can get mine up to you if thats ok

fatboy billy

It does seem that people are after real original examples but it wouldn't put me off buying as I understand that the 90 spec is better looking in most eyes if it was me I'd do 90 spec outside and leave the interior best of both as the dark interior is much better IMO

Zetec_mk4_XR3i

Totally agree with Billy, my preference is 90spec outside with 88spec interior

Rob_DOHC

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Thats my personal favourite too, its such a simple choice so I don't know why I'm flapping about it! Part of me likes the originality the 88 spec stuff would add... the car has the original block etcetc but maybe I'm over thinking it and should just go with what looks good and keep the 88spec kit to offer to buyer in the future?

Rob,

Rob_DOHC

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Sounds like a plan mate, give me a call a week in advance if thats ok as we have a lot booked in at the moment.

Rob,

s2erst

Sorry bud didn't mean to change the subject of your post, but i do think your mad selling it as it is mint.

Glad your busy. I wont be in no major rush for it back anyway bud. I will ring you before hand

Rob_DOHC

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Lol, don't worry dude always happy for a topic change

I do love it but throwing another 7K at it would probably annoy me even more in the future, I have a hankering for an S1000RR too

paul xr2

Got to agree 88 spec interior and 90 spec bumper and spoiler is a winner for me

Looking forward to the post man coming with my Ofam too Rob

Rob_DOHC

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Good stuff

fatboy billy

Like you say keep the standard stuff and include it when selling and you can't go wrong

Rob_DOHC

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Cheers lads.

Rob,

GINGExR2 T

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My car is a G plate, came from the factory with 90 inside but 80 outside, I'm having the same issue but mine is rwd converted to Cossie so hardly original but I do like the 80 bumper, think it looks a bit more aggressive. To me 80 inside on an D, E or F plate needs 80 outside, If I could get 80 spec interior for mine as good as the 90 I have I would change it.
The rear lights what ever spec or year the car is need to be the tinted IMO


Ginger


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makaveli96

90spec all the way for me regards what year the Rs is.

Rob_DOHC

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Agree that the smoked rears look better, or better still the type that twins makes, but something about ambers is just retro cool imo.

I think im edging towards ambers all round, 88/90 spec front bumper (see how I feel in a few weeks), 90 spec spoiler and keep the 88spec stuff on the shelf to offer to someone in the future.

The 88 spec interior is defo staying, bar the 2wd cosworth steering wheel it has already fitted.

Thanks for the thoughts guys.

Rob,

little bram

You taking it to central day rob? You could take it for a blast up the strip before it goes.

martinmilne

Hope this means you will bring it to a few shows this year before you sell it mate hopefully you can look at mine again soon when I can sort it out