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Old 09-03-2007, 10:28 AM
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Default Escort XR to RST Replica Project UPDATE (SPOILER)01/04/07

Hi all back AGAIN with a story to tell lol,

I was working about 20 miles away last week when i saw this little beauty for sale at the side of the road but couldn't tell what the signs read so the boss and me stopped for a nosy when a middle aged chap came out,

He got the keys for me then went on to tell me how it was his wife's car and that she was the 3rd owner and the previous 2 were also ladies!!!

So i had a good look over it and found the usual battery tray and fuse box panel wanted doing also the back of the outer sills too,

Not put off we carried on chatting and he said he'd just bought his wife a new car and she only stopped using this one 3 days before and there was only a month mot left,

Then he said with that in mind he only wanted £100 for it!!! So the deal was done i'd got myself a genuine 3 lady owner 90 spec xr3i with a genuine 98,000 miles and a shit load of receipts and full service history for £100!!!! I was stunned to say the least,

So only other bits were a couple of out of control stone chips a little bit on nearside rear arch and a blowing back box, Jobs a good un me thinks,

Anyway time for some pics look out for updates soon,





























cheers, Grant
Old 09-03-2007, 11:11 AM
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Old 11-03-2007, 06:14 PM
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Hi all been a bit busy this weekend so here's some updates,

Right given the car a damn good jet wash today also got a few new bits,

I've put my white 17 inch soft spoke rs7's on

I've got a k + n air filter courtesy of my rs 2000

Last but not least i have a back box that a mate gave me as the standard one was blowing BUT dont shoot me down all at once it's a Peco big bore 4 but it looks better than standard and sounds better than standard and most importantly it was fre lol,

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Let me know what you think,

i should be getting some parts together this week cheers, Grant
Old 11-03-2007, 08:39 PM
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looks good, but i dont think the wheels suit it....
Old 11-03-2007, 08:49 PM
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looks good
Old 11-03-2007, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mattxr3i
looks good, but i dont think the wheels suit it....
I like them but not sure if they go as well as i thought they would tbh,

Any suggestions people???

Cheers nutta i knew you'd approve lol
Old 11-03-2007, 10:22 PM
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i like the rims but i reckon would better black.. or sell them me!
Old 11-03-2007, 11:36 PM
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Lol make me an offer pal unfortunately i'm not really a fan of black rims unless its on a red car lol,

On a serious note anyone got any ideas on wheel choice other than diamond cut rs 7's??? cheers, Grant
Old 12-03-2007, 09:38 AM
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17" comp mo's in white would look top on that, then you could sell me them wheels at a real lolw price lol
Old 12-03-2007, 10:29 AM
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I'm not really keen on mo's either mate unless there the new 6 spoke lol,

Don't know what to do these are kinda growing on me now which i'm glad about cheers, Grant
Old 12-03-2007, 11:47 AM
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got some 17 inch khans,5 spokes if your intrested in a swap??but know dout your a million miles away lol,im in northamptonshire,email me at markcozzie@hotmail.co.uk if your intrested.
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Originally Posted by markcozzie
got some 17 inch khans,5 spokes if your intrested in a swap??but know dout your a million miles away lol,im in northamptonshire,email me at markcozzie@hotmail.co.uk if your intrested.
Not that far away mate i've added ya to msn

cheers, Grant
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love them wheels .. gd luck with it!!
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Paint the wheels silver and drop it into the weeds, then it's all good
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Originally Posted by massivewangers
Paint the wheels silver and drop it into the weeds, then it's all good
I was thinking that matey the look i want to achieve is that of donny murdo's old s2 cheers, Grant
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bring them over and il do them LOL
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powder coat the cunts in the silver or get them diamond cut
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excellent find for 100 quid mate
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UPDATE,

Well i got an update i was unsure on my next mods so as recommended by saqs2turbo i bought some new rear lights and front + side indicators

Pics,

















I've also decided to put my wheels up for sale on escort evo lol

Let me know what you think cheers, Grant
Old 17-03-2007, 04:55 PM
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how much are the wheels up for
Old 17-03-2007, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by rs nutta
how much are the wheels up for
You have pm
Old 17-03-2007, 07:04 PM
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great buy!! i do like it
Old 17-03-2007, 07:49 PM
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love it mate, always wanted a white one
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Btw i could do you a swap with the rs7s mate
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looks good
Old 17-03-2007, 09:06 PM
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you got a pm back
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Looking good - what a bargin project so far

White xr3i's are cool
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Mate, wheels look ok, but would look 100% better with the RST Arches & skirts. And drop it will look sweeeeeeeeeeet
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ive got a set of 16ich cossie style wheels on nearly new 195/45/16 tyres
wheels arnt curbed but paints lifting on them
pm me if your interested
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Originally Posted by c.fogarty
Mate, wheels look ok, but would look 100% better with the RST Arches & skirts. And drop it will look sweeeeeeeeeeet
Ditto BIG TIME!


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Originally Posted by TrevCannon
Originally Posted by c.fogarty
Mate, wheels look ok, but would look 100% better with the RST Arches & skirts. And drop it will look sweeeeeeeeeeet
Ditto BIG TIME!


I'm hunting for a kit and lowering springs as we speak so it wont be long,

RS7's are sold now im on s2 rims thank god personal preference though lol cheers, Grant
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i wonder who bought them
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LITTLE UPDATE,

I gave the car a mop yesterday and took my spoiler off (temporarilly sp) as my new white 90 speccer is on the way so thought i may aswell get it off now to mop the car rather than wait untill i get the spoiler

So pics of my no longer yellow wikki wikki 3i













Another update to come tomorrow cheers, Grant
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nice one!! looking good now
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Thanks for the comments folks i got another update soon but i only just got back from work so i'll do it later cheers, Grant
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thats looking good, not long till its getting there
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UPDATE AGAIN!!!

BIG THANKS TO MARKY G FOR THIS ONE

Went to meet mark in essex yesterday to pick this white RS turbo bonnet up woo hoo!!!!!

PICS,









Getting there now just waiting for my new spoiler to arrive in the post cheers, Grant
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that looks bonnet always looks sweet
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