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Old 26-09-2004, 04:33 PM
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what is there to replace on a 2wd cossie to bring it more upto date?as in indicator lenses/clusters/badges etc to make it look a bit more modern

people use bits off the 4x4 don't they but what bits?never had a ford b4 so?

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Old 26-09-2004, 04:36 PM
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dark rear clusters and numberplate surround clear front indicattors and maybe wing side repeators
Old 26-09-2004, 04:39 PM
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As above mate, dark rear light & number plate surround, clear front & side repeaters & thats about it i think. ps i have a number plate surround (cheap) if you need it
Old 26-09-2004, 04:41 PM
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tnh, i wouldnt do anything else than the above. Sapphs look pony with body kits on etc.
Old 26-09-2004, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by SapphyMike
tnh, i wouldnt do anything else than the above. Sapphs look pony with body kits on etc.
Especially that other kit, what's it called....... ermmmm....... oh yeah that's it, the rouse sport
Old 26-09-2004, 04:43 PM
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clear rears, bad boy bonnet, single wiper, bad boy boot, fluffy dice, spinners, under car neons
























































, sorry im back at work tommorw so practising
Old 26-09-2004, 04:44 PM
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Old 26-09-2004, 05:10 PM
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MAKE SURE YOU GET THE BACK LIGHTS FROM A SAFF NOT A HATCH BACK THEY LOOK THE SAME BUT ARNT THE HATCH ONES SIT IN AT THE TOP AND LOOK POO IN A SAFF
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Twins, STOP SHOUTING!!! Turn your caps off mate
Old 26-09-2004, 10:24 PM
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cheers

yeah i like to keep it suttle,no silly add ons,do the tinted/dark rear lights have to be off a cosworth or will any later model do?
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any later model saphire, not 5 door hatch though
Old 26-09-2004, 10:28 PM
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nice one
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As has been said, update all the 90 spec rear lights, no plate surround and clear front indicators.

Also new Ford badges and 90 spec rear badges too, much more up to date.

Pair of new plates make one hell of a difference too
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sounds cheap and easy enough,take it the bumpers are the same then?
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bumpers are the same

4x4 bonnet is a good upgrade
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Originally Posted by Brigsy
4x4 bonnet is a good upgrade
Are there any 2wd cossie left without a 4x4 bonnet?
Old 26-09-2004, 10:44 PM
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nope

and if there is any im sure as soon as ya buy it ya fit a 4x4 bonnet

ya could get pgtips mods
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New headlight lenses and front fogs to mint the front end up too.
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Originally Posted by Weevil
New headlight lenses and front fogs to mint the front end up too.
are they different? or you just mean as the others may be a bit shabby?
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