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Old 02-05-2009, 09:05 PM
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The LCr has been replaced with another Cosworth. Been and got one today, its a 65k mint example, with a t38 and greys, a1 rally sport built engine. Been out and taken a few pics tonight....















Will be changing the wheels first, theyre scrubbage city
Old 02-05-2009, 09:08 PM
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Looks sweet as. What wheels you going for?
Old 02-05-2009, 09:09 PM
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i hope thats not gay wheel drive?
Old 02-05-2009, 09:11 PM
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Good luck with it

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looks nice ! any engine pics ?
Old 02-05-2009, 09:12 PM
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Looks nice
Old 02-05-2009, 09:14 PM
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not got any engine pics yet, will get some decent daylight pics tomorrow!

mark - yes its " gay " wheel drive
Old 02-05-2009, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Dicko&Sarah
not got any engine pics yet, will get some decent daylight pics tomorrow!

mark - yes its " gay " wheel drive

How are you finding it being 4x4 ? i couldnt stand it and i know you drive like a tit like i do
Old 02-05-2009, 09:21 PM
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ideal it goes round a roundabout and doesnt feel sketchy for starters, feels more " secure " on the road tbh.
Old 02-05-2009, 09:22 PM
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Looks nice glad your changing the wheels
Old 02-05-2009, 09:24 PM
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looks clean mate nice one
Old 02-05-2009, 09:36 PM
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Looks sweet

Those rear tyres from a jcb ? look very chunky lol
Old 02-05-2009, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Csm
Looks sweet

Those rear tyres from a jcb ? look very chunky lol
yeah, like em

god knows why theyve put 225/50 tyres on the back
Old 02-05-2009, 09:39 PM
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Very nice. What happened to the new car,reliable feeling lol.
Old 02-05-2009, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Captain500rs
Very nice. What happened to the new car,reliable feeling lol.
the cossies were calling

Leon was nice but didnt have as much " grunt" tbh
Old 02-05-2009, 09:48 PM
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Cant beat them mate,ya get hooked once you have had one lol
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had 4 now
Old 02-05-2009, 09:59 PM
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J plate with a late spec dash.... nice car mate
Old 02-05-2009, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by davemark
J plate with a late spec dash.... nice car mate
thanks
Old 02-05-2009, 10:03 PM
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Looks like a nice one Should go nicely with the T38
Old 02-05-2009, 10:04 PM
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Very nice. Would have to put the badges back to standard tho
Old 02-05-2009, 10:26 PM
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Like that
Old 02-05-2009, 10:32 PM
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dicko how much for the wheels mate
Old 02-05-2009, 10:33 PM
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Looks a tidy thing that

Shame about it being homosexual transmission tho. How long before it breaks or is it uprated??

Wheels should sell no problem Id have thought.
Old 02-05-2009, 10:58 PM
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chris's old car, didnt realise hed sold it until thursday, saw him up a1 enjoy it mate
Old 02-05-2009, 11:25 PM
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Looks nice!!!

Glad to hear you're changing the wheels, will look even better then!!
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Whats it like then Dicko, is it quick?
Old 03-05-2009, 12:04 AM
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Very nice looking car
Old 03-05-2009, 12:08 AM
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very nice car.

probably see it around Hartlepool no doubt.
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When are you round this neck of the woods?
Old 03-05-2009, 12:55 AM
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Nice back drop mate! specially in the disused ware house!
Old 03-05-2009, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by milkman
When are you round this neck of the woods?
god knows, why

It goes well
Old 03-05-2009, 07:03 AM
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Well done people.I hope your glad to have another cossie back in your lifes.It looks really clean too.I think it looks nice on the wheels to be honest.
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That looks very nice
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like that, tidy car mate
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Looks a good one m8,what's the spec on it,also what box and diffs ?
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Originally Posted by milkman
When are you round this neck of the woods?

lol, if this is meant for me Gary, i'm working away near Hartlepool until August,thats why i'm up near your neck of the woods.
Old 03-05-2009, 12:13 PM
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welcome back.......(fancy a race....)
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lovely lookin car.. really can't wait to get mine back on the road now!!
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SPEC: Full engine rebuild by Simon @ A1 Rally Sport. 200 block, arp bolts, re-bore, new mahle pistons (standard compression with valve cut outs) NEW group A oil pump, bd14 inlet cam. Group A headgasket, done 1000 miles running in, now covered 6000 miles.
-FULL ENGINE RE-BUILD @A1 RALLYSPORT
-T38 TURBO
-RS500 ALLOY INTERCOOLER
-FORGE ALLOY RAD
-Pro alloy lightweight spal fans
-COLLINS SOLID ENGINE MOUNTS + gearbox mount
-FULL SAMCO HOSE KIT (every hose)
-jus had re-placement gearbox from low mileage escort cosworth
-NEW! AP RACING CLUTCH
-new grey injectors
-Graham Goode mirror image group A breather system.
-full stainless power engineering exhaust system
-fully poly bushed front and rear
-SECS ECU MONITOR (rare as rockin horse....)
-alpine headunit with ipod control
-full koni suspension with -25mm springs
-B&M Quickshift
-Brand new front driveshafts
-Group A fuel pump
-Graham goode swirl pot (not fitted)
-3 BAR MAP SENSOR
-REAR STRUT BRACE
-Group a coil
-Ford Motorsport ht leads
-new alternater
-new battery
-2 new dunlop sp9000
-2 new toyo proxes

All parts listed have been professionally installed over last 2 years. currently running a reliable 21psi approx 360bhp. 30psi would see over 400bhp! currently on escort cosworth alloys, standard alloys also supplied. Fitted with cat 1 alarm/immobiliser with cert for insurance.

Spec taken off the advert of the car

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