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Old 24-08-2009 | 05:31 PM
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Great stuff paul
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Originally Posted by AquariousRS
Just noticed you have removed the chav-valve again. Good choice.
Dump valve has been off for ages mate, i dont even know were it is TBH
Old 27-08-2009 | 01:18 PM
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That Bay looks cracking Paul, be good to see it out again mate...

National Day yes??
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Small Update:

Had the bells anodised from silver to Gold by Tony (NutsRus), i'll update pic later of the old bells etc. Also got some new 180lb rear springs to soften the rear end up.....


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What suspension do you use paul and what pondage of spring ?
Old 28-10-2009 | 05:31 PM
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Did you get to the rally this year paul
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Bufty


Gold is sooooo
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Those arches look awfully bare without liners lol..

Text me mate and i'll get them over to you at some stage
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Originally Posted by KSA-Cossie
What suspension do you use paul and what pondage of spring ?
Gaz coilovers Kev & i hate them, the rear is already set to soft & it's still too hard hence why te change of springs.

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Did you get to the rally this year paul
Yes mate, service area was a joke again. I need to upload the pics & post them up.

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Gold is sooooo
Gold is the new black again

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Those arches look awfully bare without liners lol..

Text me mate and i'll get them over to you at some stage
I need to get over mate & collect them Hows fatherhood treating you?
Old 29-10-2009 | 10:17 PM
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Fantastic cheers mate Had a change of job too, so its all been a bit hectic lol, hows you and yours doing?
You'll have to send me your number, my phone went bandy a few weeks ago an wiped everything

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Old 30-10-2009 | 01:48 PM
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Hi nice project looks really clean really awesome job
but where did you get the cover for the alternator i want that too on my Fiesta XR2 CVH engine

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Old 03-12-2009 | 05:29 PM
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How is the old girl these days Paul??
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He hasnt got her anymore.....
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Originally Posted by FordRSmania
Hi nice project looks really clean really awesome job
but where did you get the cover for the alternator i want that too on my Fiesta XR2 CVH engine
standard escort cosworth cover
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Originally Posted by Shorty
He hasnt got her anymore.....



Seriuosly Shorty??? what have i missed mate??
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Seriuosly Shorty??? what have i missed mate??
Ive sold her Pete

Just kidding mate, she's tucked away getting the underside buftied, once thats done it's going for a full repaint if i can get someone to paint it.

Only new addition is ive bought my old 17" comps back & AJC's grey with polished lip 17" comps
Old 03-12-2009 | 09:59 PM
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cant beat a white saph on 17 inch 5 spoke comps!
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Originally Posted by StickerPaul
Ive sold her Pete

Just kidding mate, she's tucked away getting the underside buftied, once thats done it's going for a full repaint if i can get someone to paint it.

Only new addition is ive bought my old 17" comps back & AJC's grey with polished lip 17" comps

Give Andy @ Spraysystems a tinkle mate
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Wey back on the old Comps. Bet you'll be well happy with the ride again being back on the smaller wheels
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Originally Posted by Daveysaff
Give Andy @ Spraysystems a tinkle mate
I spoke to Ian about it mate but Andy wants to see the car 1st & it's just a pain to trailer it there to get a quote. I want Robbo to do it but he hasn't answered his phone to me since July

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Wey back on the old Comps. Bet you'll be well happy with the ride again being back on the smaller wheels
Can't wait mate, still want some 18" Old Skool Comps thou.
Old 05-12-2009 | 10:22 PM
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Get Andy to come to you! I'm at his gaff monday so i'll have a word
Old 05-12-2009 | 10:33 PM
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Any more pics.
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just read front to back
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Originally Posted by StickerPaul
Can't wait mate, still want some 18" Old Skool Comps thou.
Black with a white pinstripe?
Old 06-12-2009 | 07:28 PM
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Yeah rocking previous looks, ran out of looks to run now... Lol.

Will be running standard wheels next and taking the AP's off.... Haha.
Old 06-12-2009 | 09:39 PM
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your not turning to the dark side are you paul next you will be jacking it up at shows and polishing the underneath
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Originally Posted by Shorty
Yeah rocking previous looks, ran out of looks to run now... Lol.

Will be running standard wheels next and taking the AP's off.... Haha.
Good idea.

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your not turning to the dark side are you paul next you will be jacking it up at shows and polishing the underneath
Never mate, i just want it clean & tidy.
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She's got her old footwear back....



These will be getting a colour change....
Old 06-06-2010 | 10:23 AM
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Nice paul, looked its best on those i think
Old 06-06-2010 | 10:37 AM
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What colour you changing them to Stick??

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Old 06-06-2010 | 10:46 AM
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New old rims will look awesome paul,never made jim clarke got 2 call outs at work.
Old 06-06-2010 | 05:50 PM
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awesome stuff mate,the only wheels for your saff,
Old 06-06-2010 | 05:53 PM
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Wicked set of wheels those
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Nice
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Originally Posted by Pete 3dr
What colour you changing them to Stick??
Erm....Black with a white pin stripe Im not sure TBH Pete, i not think they suit being silver TBH & if staying white they'll get done at the same time as the car.
Old 06-06-2010 | 07:48 PM
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Great choice Paul. Best its ever looked on old MOs imo
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nice 1 paul
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You love a wheel Paul
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Wheel whore!! Old comps rule mate
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you still got this thing

hope you and family are keeping well mate


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