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Old May 2, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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i watched most of it on tv funnily enough the 2001 champion ship i was there and it pissed it down there too

was some good racing today but i have to say i dont like matt neal best thing i ever saw with him involved was when he was punted off at knock huill by a bmw guest driver colin mcrae
Old May 2, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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Matt Neal should be a banger racer. lol
Old May 2, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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dont get me wropng its all the contact that i love about the touring cars its just matt neal always comes across as a bit of a t@%t to me
and im not that keen on plato either one of mt favorite touring car drivers is now winning this years porsche cup
Old May 2, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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I remember Plato getting knocked out of a race by neal, the way he went on. sounded like a 12 year old girl. lol
Old May 2, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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I remember Plato getting knocked out of a race by neal, the way he went on. sounded like a 12 year old girl. lol
yeah i remeber that there as bad as each other
Old May 2, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by model mad
thats a shame so u wana swop for somet???
what you got for mark3 escorts mate
Old May 2, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by craig86
what you got for mark3 escorts mate
what do u need.
u dont seem do be replying very quick to see new posts come on u have to click say on page 14 then back to the up to date 1 they dont just add on to your same screen if u get what i mean.

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Old May 2, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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Done a bit more sanding and put the arches on the other side, another few days and hopefully bodywork will be done by now
Old May 2, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by vinnyvangough
Done a bit more sanding and put the arches on the other side, another few days and hopefully bodywork will be done by now
just remember dont rush cause it wont look good, take your time and get it right, it takes alot of time, but trust me its well worth doing because the end result will be very impressive.
Old May 2, 2010 | 10:09 PM
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I hope it will look good. I do get impatient but i'm doing well on this so far i think lol
Old May 2, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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plated up the cosworth



Old May 2, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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Looks good that does
Old May 2, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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I fancy doing something mad next, Might try a roof chop.
Old May 2, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
I fancy doing something mad next, Might try a roof chop.
I thought of that but then i thought i'd wait till i have done a few more first lol
Old May 2, 2010 | 10:20 PM
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Just fancy a challange.

Its getting the right car to do it to aswell.
Old May 2, 2010 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by model mad
what do u need.
u dont seem do be replying very quick to see new posts come on u have to click say on page 14 then back to the up to date 1 they dont just add on to your same screen if u get what i mean.
rs1600i front bumper mate
Old May 2, 2010 | 11:52 PM
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just a quick update on my mk3 escort

can't quite get the strutbrace right it keeps going wrong but i've seen one on noro-tuning.com for the mk3 which i might get soon

also made a half rollcage for the escort aswell which looks good i've painted it blue to go with the interior pics up soon
Old May 3, 2010 | 12:00 AM
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Sounds good. Cant wait to see pics
Old May 3, 2010 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by vinnyvangough
Sounds good. Cant wait to see pics

cheers mate

im gonna take pics now and put them up in bout 5 mins
Old May 3, 2010 | 12:17 AM
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my mk3 escort interior with half roll cage

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what do you guys think?
Old May 3, 2010 | 01:35 AM
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I was the first time, to see what everyone says
Old May 3, 2010 | 09:26 AM
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loos good mate nice simple half cage
Old May 3, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by roadstermatt
loos good mate nice simple half cage
cheers fella

im still working on making a strutbrace tough as i can't seem to get it right yet lol
Old May 3, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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Looks good.

Would be a right bitch to get into in real life lol
Old May 3, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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what did u use to make the roll cage with
Old May 3, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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The cage looks good

Anybody have an XR3 front splitter they dont need for my Morello Mk3?
Old May 3, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by vinnyvangough
Looks good.

Would be a right bitch to get into in real life lol
cheers fella

no its not rele as i had 1 in my mk3 when i was 18 and it was still pretty easy to get in and out of the back
Old May 3, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by fiestamad
what did u use to make the roll cage with
i just bits from a plastic model kit which i found in the shed

its from the part that the bits for the model are attached to
Old May 3, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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Rad's not going to get much air flow there mate. lol

Moomin, I've got an mm rs1600i spliter spare!
Old May 3, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by thebigmacmoomin
The cage looks good

Anybody have an XR3 front splitter they dont need for my Morello Mk3?
cheers mate

i'll be putting more pics up of ti once it's in the car aswell
Old May 3, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
Rad's not going to get much air flow there mate. lol

Moomin, I've got an mm rs1600i spliter spare!

the rad's there til i can fit the engine when the bits arrive from steve for the sierra cossie yb motor
Old May 3, 2010 | 01:29 PM
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doe's anyone have a spare rs1600i front spoiler??
Old May 3, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by speedy2010
the rad's there til i can fit the engine when the bits arrive from steve for the sierra cossie yb motor
Just having a laugh mate.

I've ordered a yb from steve too.
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Originally Posted by speedy2010
doe's anyone have a spare rs1600i front spoiler??
Me, if Mr moomin dont want it.
Old May 3, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
Just having a laugh mate.

I've ordered a yb from steve too.

haha lol

mine arrived last week he pm'd me saying his wife had put to blocks in instead of 1 with the bits for it lol
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Originally Posted by longdog
Me, if Mr moomin dont want it.
ok cheers fella

would you want anything for it mate?
Old May 3, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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how much would a vw campervan cost 1/18
Old May 3, 2010 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by fiestamad
how much would a vw campervan cost 1/18
how much you looking to pay for one?
brand new ones start from about £35 ish + p&p

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Old May 3, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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not alot not botherd if it needs painting or parts as i am making a pik up out of it the a cossie lump in the back
Old May 3, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by craig86
rs1600i front bumper mate
I haven't got 1 of them i think i have a standard 1, if u dont want that is there anything else u want????????



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