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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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i cld do with a load of plates none of my models have them and they look so much better with
decide what u want on all of them and sizes and i will get a load done at the same time m8.
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What is the best way to remove the standard Rs1600i wheels please lads?,going to have a play in abit,going to try different wheels
go for a set of larger 7 spokes like i got !!!


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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
i cld do with a load of plates none of my models have them and they look so much better with
I made loads of show plates that are perfect fit for the sunstar mk3 escort plates. Just need to cut them out and fit. Their all Ford ones, about 40 or so different designs.
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by mentalistdave
go for a set of larger 7 spokes like i got !!!


Hmm they do look nice,got 2 sets of the comps from Steve last week which i was going to put on my 2 3drs but was thinking to use the gunmetal ones on the rs1600i & get some of the alloy rimmed deep dish 3dr rims steve showed the other night.
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by FORD RS MAD
Hmm they do look nice,got 2 sets of the comps from Steve last week which i was going to put on my 2 3drs but was thinking to use the gunmetal ones on the rs1600i & get some of the alloy rimmed deep dish 3dr rims steve showed the other night.
to many to choose from ,thats the problem!!!
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by FORD RS MAD
What is the best way to remove the standard Rs1600i wheels please lads?,going to have a play in abit,going to try different wheels
take the tyre off then the 7 spokes pop off like a wheel trim
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by mentalistdave
to many to choose from ,thats the problem!!!
Tell me about it,worse than choosing rims for a real car lol.I can't decide whether to put the gunmetal comps on the black 3dr or use them on the red RS1600i
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by mentalistdave
decide what u want on all of them and sizes and i will get a load done at the same time m8.
cars i need plates for lol
3 scoobys they have the square plates
2 sierra 3dr's
2 escort cossies
3 mk1 escorts
1 rs cab
1 rs1600i cab
wld you know the sizes from the ones you have done?
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by mentalistdave
to many to choose from ,thats the problem!!!
i will be ordering more wheels soon lol
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
cars i need plates for lol
3 scoobys they have the square plates
2 sierra 3dr's
2 escort cossies
3 mk1 escorts
1 rs cab
1 rs1600i cab
wld you know the sizes from the ones you have done?
just need the scoob sizes , have all the rest!!
best to order as many as possible in 1 order as doing the odd plate takes up to much time,
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by mentalistdave
just need the scoob sizes , have all the rest!!
best to order as many as possible in 1 order as doing the odd plate takes up to much time,
scooby size is 17mm x 10mm
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
roy let us know what you want mate.
steve if there is a problem with these inserts let me know asap as i will have to try to get them elsewhere. That mini i sold on ebay i have to give him his money back now as i have kept him waiting too long to replace the inserts....
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 02:00 PM
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steve if there is a problem with these inserts let me know asap as i will have to try to get them elsewhere. That mini i sold on ebay i have to give him his money back now as i have kept him waiting too long to replace the inserts....
there is a bag here of around 60 that will be posted in the morning mate.
if the others turn up keep them aswell , should keep you going for a bit.
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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another capri at auction
1/18 ford capri mk3 2.8i NOREV model VERY rare NEW
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 04:06 PM
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how much sld a WHITE EVO VII sell for?
cheers
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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Been busy today,fitted one set of comps to my moonstone 3dr & a set to my red RS1600i wheel pleased with how they look,i have taken a few pics which i will post up later
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by FORD RS MAD
Been busy today,fitted one set of comps to my moonstone 3dr & a set to my red RS1600i wheel pleased with how they look,i have taken a few pics which i will post up later
get them up
i brought that matt black scooby off ebay today after selling my bmw i couldn't help myself
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 05:26 PM
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i finally got round to finishing my rs 4 spokes, they just being glued onto my escort mk2 sport
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
i finally got round to finishing my rs 4 spokes, they just being glued onto my escort mk2 sport
Nice one my matt black Scooby has a cert saying number 316 out of 1500.I was going to fit a set of the Rs 4 spokes to my mk2 Sport but used them on the 2 mk1's.Iv'e got to order some more wheels from Steve
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by FORD RS MAD
Nice one my matt black Scooby has a cert saying number 316 out of 1500.I was going to fit a set of the Rs 4 spokes to my mk2 Sport but used them on the 2 mk1's.Iv'e got to order some more wheels from Steve
oh i dont want it to come with a certificate or i wont want to modify it lol and i got plans for it
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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does enyone here make wheels for models
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by mentalistdave
any idea's of what to put on plate??? going for black plates, square on front , but unsure of what text!!!




this looks spot on mate but your not leaving the wheels like that are you??
abit tooo low imo
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
cars i need plates for lol
3 scoobys they have the square plates
2 sierra 3dr's
2 escort cossies
3 mk1 escorts
1 rs cab
1 rs1600i cab
wld you know the sizes from the ones you have done?

i need some plates aswel,get making loads
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by RAPID 3DR
this looks spot on mate but your not leaving the wheels like that are you??
abit tooo low imo
i think they should sit level on the arches , for some reason it doesnt look as good as ford rs fan's one and i think HAWKEYE'S might be right.....lol
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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colin,i thought you would of snapped this up.i want 1 but im refusing sofar
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by fiestamad
does enyone here make wheels for models
escortnutter and mentalistdave on here do
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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escortnutter did u get my pm last night mate????????
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Originally Posted by RAPID 3DR
colin,i thought you would of snapped this up.i want 1 but im refusing sofar
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
do want a red one but got the scooby today instead
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
i think they should sit level on the arches , for some reason it doesnt look as good as ford rs fan's one and i think HAWKEYE'S might be right.....lol
hawkeyes lol.this low is alright but its somet for 80's / 90's car imo but on oldskool it needs to be just right
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
do want a red one but got the scooby today instead

lol im so tempted but im buying parts for my real car atm
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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I like it that low.
Originally Posted by RAPID 3DR
lol im so tempted but im buying parts for my real car atm
Whats you're real car?
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
I like it that low.

Whats you're real car?
3dr sierra & a sapp,
both projects lol
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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oh no im letting my best totally modded model so far go
1/18 ford escort moddified real aluminium bbs wheels
only cos ive got another mk1 to do when i get my goodies arrive

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Originally Posted by RAPID 3DR
3dr sierra & a sapp,
both projects lol
Shame Steve and Dave can't knock up some resin parts for your real cars,be a danm sight cheaper
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
oh no im letting my best totally modded model so far go
1/18 ford escort moddified real aluminium bbs wheels
only cos ive got another mk1 to do when i get my goodies arrive
Nice Colin,maybe you should sell it on here and show a certain person how selling a model is really done
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by FORD RS MAD
Shame Steve and Dave can't knock up some resin parts for your real cars,be a danm sight cheaper
yeah that would be good
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by FORD RS MAD
Nice Colin,maybe you should sell it on here and show a certain person how selling a model is really done
only been on a min and been asked for a buy now price
but not sure how much it will go for
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
only been on a min and been asked for a buy now price
but not sure how much it will go for
wheels are £20,car 30+,tell him £50 or more
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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Love the mk1 escort mate ive put a bid on it great work there mate.
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by RAPID 3DR
wheels are £20,car 30+,tell him £50 or more
im hopping it makes 50 at least as you say 20 quid wheels + the car



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