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mk1fez Jan 18, 2011 02:42 PM

Project Smooth'n'Low
 
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/DSC00285.jpg

I have to go out now, so i will update this thread later tonight...this could be one to keep an eye on!

Mk4 Lew Jan 18, 2011 03:32 PM

Nice matey

mk1fez Jan 18, 2011 04:37 PM

Cheers bud

jason_nike Jan 18, 2011 05:31 PM

Will be watching matey

mk1fez Jan 18, 2011 06:07 PM

A few more quick pics

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...DSC00289-1.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/DSC00288.jpg

The job for tonight:

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...DSC00290-1.jpg

So off came the original steelies, and on went the RS500 wheels!

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...DSC00291-1.jpg

Tyres were slightly too big though, however...

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...DSC00294-1.jpg

SORTED!
Then it was time to move onto suspension... this looks okay...

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...DSC00296-1.jpg

BUT... i prefer this look!

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/DSC00303.jpg

Before & After

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...DSC00292-1.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/DSC00304.jpg

That's all for now! :D

RichieST Jan 18, 2011 06:13 PM

Looking good! Can you get the saph sharktooth wheels in 1/18? These would look good!

mk1fez Jan 18, 2011 06:20 PM

not sure mate, i like these though :D

longdog Jan 18, 2011 07:14 PM

Looks good so far matey, Mine was Red once too.
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/4927/17012011635.jpg

Mk4 Lew Jan 18, 2011 07:16 PM

mate got any pics of that done ?

Mk4 Lew Jan 18, 2011 07:50 PM

them rs500 rims look stunning matey

mk1fez Jan 18, 2011 09:38 PM

thanks mate!

This picture gives you an idea of how it stands...or stood..
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/DSC00305.jpg
but after a few hours work, it looked like this...
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/DSC00306.jpg
With some new power...
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/DSC00307.jpg
and this is how it stands now :D
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/DSC00308.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/DSC00309.jpg

Mk4 Lew Jan 18, 2011 09:57 PM

Mate it's a beaut I'm trying to work out how to get my wheels off my citroen

mk1fez Jan 19, 2011 06:47 AM

thanks bud :)
what brand is it?

Mk4 Lew Jan 19, 2011 08:03 AM

sun star

mk1fez Jan 19, 2011 03:24 PM

you usually prise them away from the chassis from behind the wheel itself...

As for the escort....i've had a change of plan, it's going rat style!

Mk4 Lew Jan 19, 2011 03:59 PM

nice on mate cheers and you still keeping rs500 wheels on it ?

mk1fez Jan 19, 2011 04:33 PM

yeah mate :)

Mk4 Lew Jan 19, 2011 05:21 PM

Nice one and my who's need centre caps taking out I've tried a knife slightly dodged them :'(

mk1fez Jan 20, 2011 02:10 PM

can you get some pictures of 'em bud?
i might be interested.

Mk4 Lew Jan 20, 2011 04:03 PM

My mate says how much you want for that mk2

mk1fez Jan 21, 2011 07:00 AM

pm sent.
should get some more work done on the escort tonight, definately some nitromorsing...maybe some spraying!

Mk4 Lew Jan 21, 2011 07:15 AM

Can't wait till it's done matey

mk1fez Jan 21, 2011 02:26 PM

learnt my lesson today...NEVER buy cheap paint stripper, it's crap!

Mk4 Lew Jan 21, 2011 03:35 PM

Lol silly

Adam R4 Jan 21, 2011 04:40 PM

Is it the Citroen a C4 WRC?

Escort looks good, how did you manage to camber the front wheels?

Mk4 Lew Jan 21, 2011 04:46 PM

Na mate casts I think I know how to get em off now

mk1fez Jan 21, 2011 05:12 PM

when i put the washers on the front, they brake discs caught on them, so it cambered the front wheels, they look good AND the wheels still turn, which is a bonus! no stuck up crap here!
these came through my postbox today...
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/DSC00323.jpg
so i now have a full set (and one extra, and i couldn't resist trying them on!
please ignore the paintwork in these pictures, it's a complete mess...thats what you get for buying cheap paint stripper!
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/DSC00324.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/DSC00325.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/DSC00327.jpg
don't worry though, i'll be trecking to b&q very soon to get some nitromors!
your comments so far please?

Mk4 Lew Jan 21, 2011 08:12 PM

Looks great mate

mk1fez Jan 22, 2011 08:41 PM

thanks mate, it's had a bit more work done now, but i think i'll keep you all in suspense till it's done..... ;)

Mk4 Lew Jan 23, 2011 12:46 AM

Barstool lol

mk1fez Feb 4, 2011 08:14 PM

Bit of an update tonight...
Been messing about with the interior :
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00477.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00478.jpg
Then put a spoiler on, and did some painting on the boot in a 'ratty'/'messy' font
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00479.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00480.jpg
I then chucked some more of the cheap, crappy paint stripper on(still isnt done yet), and threw it together for a final picture or two:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00482.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00483.jpg
And started sanding the other door down ready for paint, it's getting there now!
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00484.jpg
Comments welcome, as always!

RichieST Feb 5, 2011 09:34 AM

Different! just need to leave it out in the rain to start rusting now!

mk1fez Feb 5, 2011 05:23 PM

Here we go! first propper update in a while!
Slapped some paint on to get an idea of the overall look... and i don't think it looks too bad!
Still a long way to go yet, but you get the idea!

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00504.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00505.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00506.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00507.jpg

Some milliput will sort out all the extra wholes, but what do we think so far lads?

Mk4 Lew Feb 5, 2011 05:46 PM

Looks stunning mate. the ratscort love it

mk1fez Feb 5, 2011 10:26 PM

Thanks mate!
Well, today, i got my new display cabinet, so it really inspired me to get on with this....and i finally got it finished! I decided to leave the sanded down bits as they are, as it adds to the overall look of rat-look!
Comments always welcomed :)
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00509.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00510.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00511.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00512.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00513.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00514.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00515.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00516.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00517.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00518.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00519.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00520.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00521.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC00522.jpg

Mk4 Lew Feb 5, 2011 10:32 PM

Where are the wheel centres get em on

mk1fez Feb 5, 2011 10:33 PM

i've only got a few mate, i need some more

Mk4 Lew Feb 5, 2011 10:36 PM

Lol Ive dodged my citroen up steering screw whole lol still looks good cand geet wheels off though

mk1fez Feb 5, 2011 10:57 PM

ahh, annoying isnt it? :L

Mk4 Lew Feb 5, 2011 11:00 PM

Yep very you still got them wheels for that oudi ??


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