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Old 18-11-2010, 04:13 PM
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Old 18-11-2010, 04:15 PM
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makes mine look like a junker lol
Old 18-11-2010, 04:17 PM
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Old 18-11-2010, 04:19 PM
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In my opinion an escos is a better looking but more boring to drive.... 4x4

Also A 3 door is a bit dangerous in the wet so im told!
Old 18-11-2010, 04:44 PM
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lol, dangerous in the dry too with a bit of power.
Old 18-11-2010, 04:48 PM
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That yours Carlo? ozzzzzzz's appeal that does
Old 18-11-2010, 04:49 PM
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Mark,

it was Carlo's car....then mine, now Martyns lol.
Old 18-11-2010, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Anyone that takes their car off the road over winter is a homo and probably should own something more suitable, such as a pink Micra convertible . MAN-UP! .

My car is taxed and insured throughout the year and is driven in ALL weathers:







Good man!! A fast cossie driven hard every day...

In regard to the post, there both crazy motors and you wont go wrong with either, it's all about your preferences...

IMO, I'd have the 3 door just for rarity on the road, and they look so sweet sitting on some split bbs rims =D
Old 18-11-2010, 05:06 PM
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And plus you'll get bored of driving in a straight line....all about the sideways action!!
Old 18-11-2010, 05:31 PM
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well thats it!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am gonna keep the 3dr. carlo did it with the pics!!! that made my mind up!!

thanks for all the feedback guys. much appreciated
Old 18-11-2010, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by martynhomer01
well thats it!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am gonna keep the 3dr. carlo did it with the pics!!! that made my mind up!!

thanks for all the feedback guys. much appreciated
We'll see how you feel tomorrow....
Old 18-11-2010, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete 3dr
We'll see how you feel tomorrow....

hahaha. what you trying to say pete?

i deffo gonna do my wheels the same as yours tho mate.
Old 18-11-2010, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by martynhomer01
well thats it!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am gonna keep the 3dr. carlo did it with the pics!!! that made my mind up!!

thanks for all the feedback guys. much appreciated
has the 3dr got different wheels on it now from when carlo had it?
Old 18-11-2010, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by steviecossie
has the 3dr got different wheels on it now from when carlo had it?
no. still got the cxn's on steve
looks exactly as it does in carlos pics matey
Old 18-11-2010, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by martynhomer01
hahaha. what you trying to say pete?

i deffo gonna do my wheels the same as yours tho mate.
Mine have the Polished Lip mate, mare to try & keep scratch free...
Old 18-11-2010, 06:01 PM
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You haven't got the deeper lip on your rears though Martyn have you??
Old 18-11-2010, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete 3dr
You haven't got the deeper lip on your rears though Martyn have you??
no mate. thats what i really want too.
Old 18-11-2010, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by martynhomer01
no mate. thats what i really want too.
That's why i got mine changed, i had the same and Martin kindly sorted it for me... don't give the same look imo....
Old 18-11-2010, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete 3dr
That's why i got mine changed, i had the same and Martin kindly sorted it for me... don't give the same look imo....
what did he do pete? supply a deeper lip too. how much was that if you dont mind me asking
Old 18-11-2010, 06:22 PM
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Yeah he obviuosly sorted it via Compomotive, tbh i can't recall the difference now Martyn....wasn't huge anyway.

Yours don't look too bad cus the offset looks pretty good, mine sat too far in the arch and looked horrid...

Chris's aka Brammers look great imo, 8.5 rears..
Old 18-11-2010, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete 3dr
Chris's aka Brammers look great imo, 8.5 rears..
Pussy's, 9 inch rears
Old 18-11-2010, 07:51 PM
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500hp 3 door is the way to go lol!

being serious very hard decision both cracking cars my mate has a escos and its looks the bollocks!!

3 doors dont handle the best i find at speed your fighting to keep it in a striaght line unlike my 2wd sapp which handles 100 times better in truth lol
Old 18-11-2010, 07:57 PM
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Havnt had either but 3door every day of the week!
Old 18-11-2010, 08:05 PM
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If you want the best allround cossie for looks handling and every day drivability then get a really nice escos and then do a 2wd conversion!!!!the ultimate cossie imo..
Mind you if your a pussy and cant drive rear wheel drive then your fucked and will need gay wheel drive!!!so still an escos..lol


cheers danny
Old 18-11-2010, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by mechanic28
500hp 3 door is the way to go lol!

being serious very hard decision both cracking cars my mate has a escos and its looks the bollocks!!

3 doors dont handle the best i find at speed your fighting to keep it in a striaght line unlike my 2wd sapp which handles 100 times better in truth lol
How you doing doug?? What you been up too m8 .

How's the beast ??

Rich.
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Originally Posted by RSRoy
Pussy's, 9 inch rears
Yeah, on pussy 16"

Originally Posted by mechanic28
500hp 3 door is the way to go lol!

You mean the one you haven't driven yet??

Doug, just sell it me ffs.................
Old 18-11-2010, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by cossieprob
How you doing doug?? What you been up too m8 .

How's the beast ??

Rich.

hi rich

hope you and ya dad are well the 3 door tucked up at the mo she needs a set up and the water pipe from the heater matrix to the water pump has got a pin hole but other then that she is fine matey
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Originally Posted by Pete 3dr
Yeah, on pussy 16"




You mean the one you haven't driven yet??

Doug, just sell it me ffs.................

listen here postman pete i done 500 miles in her in the year i have had her
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Doug, you know i'd be down in a flash with full asking
Old 18-11-2010, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete 3dr


Doug, you know i'd be down in a flash with full asking
20k?saturday any good for ya? is it a 3 door thing for them to be so unstable at high speed?
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21k do you??

My 3dr's fine mate at high speed, well it felt fine @ Brunters @ 150 anyway..
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hmm mine felt really twitchy at the same speed did not give me no confidence at all!think she needs a full geometery(sp) set up

na mate i not greedy 20k will do lol!what would u do with yours tho?
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Martyn,

you have made up your mind you want an escort, you will want one lol.

Danny,

2wd big spec escort cosworths are for people who don't want to spend ŁŁŁ's on proper transmission to make it handle better than 2wd cars.

you can have just as much fun in a 4x4 car than a 2wd car, just need MORE balls.

Dave.
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Anyone that takes their car off the road over winter is a homo and probably should own something more suitable, such as a pink Micra convertible . MAN-UP! .

My car is taxed and insured throughout the year and is driven in ALL weathers:








anyone that DOESNT drive their cars all year round are just queers, or love gold wheels

im only just getting the 3dr going, and went out in it the other night. i think the fastest rwd i have driven before was about 200bhp, so getting in the 3dr for the first time in the damp, with double the power was a bit err, entertaining lol!

i cant wait to get it going properly so i can kick its arse!

as for the OP

since they first came out, i have always said that one day i WILL own an escort cosworth! but at the mo ill have to make do with 3dr half rep lol.

ive only ever driven one esc cos, that was SECS old mallard one, with a T4 around llandow race track...

that was an experiance!

imo the escort looks fucking hardcore, but i also like the looks of the 3dr... although mine is minus the whale tail lol
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Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
Martyn,

you have made up your mind you want an escort, you will want one lol.

Danny,

2wd big spec escort cosworths are for people who don't want to spend ŁŁŁ's on proper transmission to make it handle better than 2wd cars.

you can have just as much fun in a 4x4 car than a 2wd car, just need MORE balls.

Dave.
Iv had plenty of well specced 4x4s and unless it wet its pointless and heavier and understeers more and is nowhere near as much fun!!!on track yeah but on the road a deffo no!!!all imo of course


cheers danny
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I loved my 3dr i used it everyday for work last winter and was so much fun, put a smile on my face everyday going to and from work.
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mike ur an utter show off, im sure u just deliberately threw dirt at it to take those pictures u gay bufty

as to the thread title i did ask myself that very question a few times, there is no answer - u need them both
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Originally Posted by mechanic28
hmm mine felt really twitchy at the same speed did not give me no confidence at all!think she needs a full geometery(sp) set up

na mate i not greedy 20k will do lol!what would u do with yours tho?
Pete would have to sell it to me, he can't have two! Now that's greedy! Lol lol

Me & the old man are good.

Rich
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Was fortunate enough to have owned both.
The Escos is far the superior car.
But god I loved my 3dr.
I know that is of no help sorry
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Get both. Escort with decent power in 4x4, 2wd saff with 500+ for fun!

Doug, get a decent rear beam, adjustable TCA's & solid beam mounts. Makes the car 1000% better.

Don't forget I am next in line to the throne when you sell it, so keep MY 3 door nice and tidy please!


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