EDAN Escort S2 Turbo.Update,03/04/11 reverse charge carrier fitted
21-10-2006, 05:53 PM
#2562
Originally Posted by M.A.D.RST
Dave, you have an endless amount of quality workmanship and ideas 
With regards to the number plate light, great idea, but......................is there anyway of making the light it self more flush with the bumper? If you were to run your hand along the bumper so there wouldnt be an indent, just smooth
(if that makes sense) 
And the light in the bumper............nice idea but maybe a bit chavy looking
But you might prove us wrong 
Anyway, keep up the great work and keep the updates and piccys coming
With regards to the number plate light, great idea, but......................is there anyway of making the light it self more flush with the bumper? If you were to run your hand along the bumper so there wouldnt be an indent, just smooth
(if that makes sense) And the light in the bumper............nice idea but maybe a bit chavy looking
But you might prove us wrong Anyway, keep up the great work and keep the updates and piccys coming
21-10-2006, 06:20 PM
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I think the number plate lights are a spot on idea, and will go very well with the rest of the subtle mods.
The boot lit brake light im not 100% on, it will be better if you can acquire a light and give a visual of how it would look.
As with most of your mods though im sure it won't dissapoint
The boot lit brake light im not 100% on, it will be better if you can acquire a light and give a visual of how it would look.
As with most of your mods though im sure it won't dissapoint
21-10-2006, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Twins
Ok the next mod is a 3rd brake light in the boot lid ,going to use a bmw e36 convertable one, cut into the escort boot lid ,light will be red so it will blend in nicely.
Whats the worst that can happen hey, it doens't look right and you put the old boot back on for now, no problem
Some nice little buys there too mate, cheap 2nd parts are the way forward!
Oh, btw, get on MSN when you can please mate, want to run something by you
22-10-2006, 11:02 PM
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wow mate, its never ending. lovin the boot light idea, would like that on my car as i havethe line smoothed out, but the boot light kinda lets a otherwise totally smooth bumper down. cant wait to see it all work out mate
23-10-2006, 06:38 AM
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I used to have a VW Polo 3rd brake light mounted in the tailgate handle on my Saxo. Also did a Cougar brake light mounted in a smooth tailgate on a mates Saxo once (See Redline feature circa '01). I think it'll look reet good
23-10-2006, 06:37 PM
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The flush number plate lights are a STROKE OF GENIUS and i already know before seeing the end result that it will look
However,i,m not quite sure about the centre brake light.But as someone above has said"IF IT DON,T LOOK RIGHT,YOU CAN SIMPLY PUT YOUR OLD ONE BACK ON".
Keep up the good work.And remember......KNOW WHEN TO STOP!..
However,i,m not quite sure about the centre brake light.But as someone above has said"IF IT DON,T LOOK RIGHT,YOU CAN SIMPLY PUT YOUR OLD ONE BACK ON".
Keep up the good work.And remember......KNOW WHEN TO STOP!..
23-10-2006, 09:42 PM
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Thanks for the comments
Popped out to the scrappy today on the off chance and came home with a bmw bootlid
Had some damage on the top so was perfect for me for the conversion. took the loom aswell out the boot so i had the right connections for the lamp.
Boot has the right curve aswell.
Attacked the boot and got the section out i needed
As you can see the inner skin is bonded on that holds the light in place,this needs to be removed and rebonded in when the welding is done.
Hot air gun and a lever deals with this.
Quick look at the panel on the escort ,still to be trimmed up ,reason it was cut this big was so the inner skins were not damaged .
More soon
Popped out to the scrappy today on the off chance and came home with a bmw bootlid
Had some damage on the top so was perfect for me for the conversion. took the loom aswell out the boot so i had the right connections for the lamp. Boot has the right curve aswell.
Attacked the boot and got the section out i needed
As you can see the inner skin is bonded on that holds the light in place,this needs to be removed and rebonded in when the welding is done.
Hot air gun and a lever deals with this.
Quick look at the panel on the escort ,still to be trimmed up ,reason it was cut this big was so the inner skins were not damaged .
More soon
23-10-2006, 09:52 PM
#2581
Originally Posted by mercury grey minter
The flush number plate lights are a STROKE OF GENIUS and i already know before seeing the end result that it will look
However,i,m not quite sure about the centre brake light.But as someone above has said"IF IT DON,T LOOK RIGHT,YOU CAN SIMPLY PUT YOUR OLD ONE BACK ON".
Keep up the good work.And remember......KNOW WHEN TO STOP!..
However,i,m not quite sure about the centre brake light.But as someone above has said"IF IT DON,T LOOK RIGHT,YOU CAN SIMPLY PUT YOUR OLD ONE BACK ON".
Keep up the good work.And remember......KNOW WHEN TO STOP!..
24-10-2006, 05:56 PM
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how comes ya cuttin a section of the bmw boot into the escort tailgate as apposed to cuttin a correct size hole for the brake light in the escort lid, if that makes sense? although im sure your doin it for a very good reason an i realise it will prob fit better this way
24-10-2006, 08:11 PM
#2596
Originally Posted by EssexMikeSi
how comes ya cuttin a section of the bmw boot into the escort tailgate as apposed to cuttin a correct size hole for the brake light in the escort lid, if that makes sense? although im sure your doin it for a very good reason an i realise it will prob fit better this way
On the bmw boot the hole for the brake light has a small recess around it this would be a long job to get in to the escort boot so it is better to do it and easier to cut it out this way
25-10-2006, 04:40 PM
#2598
Update time 
spend some time today cutting out the escort boot and fitting in the brake light surround ready for welding.
Bootlid cut out to shape
Bmw part trimmed to size.
Also reprofiled to match the shape of the escort boot.
Quick test
Bit more trimming needed
Parts cleaned up
Another test fits much better.
Few pics with the light in
Pleased with it so far ,next update should see it welded in.
spend some time today cutting out the escort boot and fitting in the brake light surround ready for welding.Bootlid cut out to shape
Bmw part trimmed to size.
Also reprofiled to match the shape of the escort boot.
Quick test
Bit more trimming needed
Parts cleaned up
Another test fits much better.
Few pics with the light in
Pleased with it so far ,next update should see it welded in.