belgian xr2i (RS1800 uk)2.0l zetec (13/03/12)megasquirt
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belgian xr2i (RS1800 uk)2.0l zetec (13/03/12)megasquirt
about a year ago i bougt a mk3,5 xr2i (rs1800 in UK)
i started to do some repairs to the bodywork
the left front wheel arch, some new metal
again some new metal
inside the front arches
sandblasted
primer
right one
and some holes
i started to do some repairs to the bodywork
the left front wheel arch, some new metal
again some new metal
inside the front arches
sandblasted
primer
right one
and some holes
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i have bought some escort rs2000 wheels , had them sandblasted en painted again
this is how I drove it for about a year , with the primer on it and a suspension that had its best days.
than 2 weeks ago i bought some red front koni's and jellow rears. the red ones are new and never been fitted.
also got some lowering springs with them
the plan was just to fit them , but i got carreed away
i painted the rears again
and the spring holders
the new front shoks
removed the front fender
cleand all the metal again , primed and seamsealed
stoneshipped
the fender repaired , sandblasted and new peaces where needed
this is how I drove it for about a year , with the primer on it and a suspension that had its best days.
than 2 weeks ago i bought some red front koni's and jellow rears. the red ones are new and never been fitted.
also got some lowering springs with them
the plan was just to fit them , but i got carreed away
i painted the rears again
and the spring holders
the new front shoks
removed the front fender
cleand all the metal again , primed and seamsealed
stoneshipped
the fender repaired , sandblasted and new peaces where needed
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this friday i started with the left side
cut some rust at the back wheel arch and weldet some new metal in place
cleand the rust from the front left arch cutted a peace away and welded some new metal in
needs new battary tray aswel
this is how it stand's for the moment , excuse me for my english
comments are welcom
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cut some rust at the back wheel arch and weldet some new metal in place
cleand the rust from the front left arch cutted a peace away and welded some new metal in
needs new battary tray aswel
this is how it stand's for the moment , excuse me for my english
comments are welcom
greetz
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Originally Posted by Mister W
Hi
I have also a belgian XR2i in Maillard Green ( I think) , The rusty is a real problem
I decide to change the 4 arch and front and rear face cover
Good job guy
Mike from Ličge
I have also a belgian XR2i in Maillard Green ( I think) , The rusty is a real problem
I decide to change the 4 arch and front and rear face cover
Good job guy
Mike from Ličge
removed some more bits
and repaired the left fender
greetz
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Originally Posted by 1.9 xr2 on 40's
you really shouldnt jack you car up on the seams, thats what jacking points and suspension mountings are for
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Originally Posted by MD Cos
looking good in england, an xr2i is still an xr2i, not an rs1800... unless it has the 130ps engine in
in belgium there was no rs1800 , only xr2i
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Originally Posted by G1EN
this car is going to look amazing when finished.
are you going to concourse the car when its done?
are you going to concourse the car when its done?
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picked some new parts up today
rooflining
interior trim for the booth(mine had a crack in it)
roofstrips(spare)
rear lights(spare)
clutch kit its for the 1.6 cvh xr2i it should fit i believe, but i will buy an other clutchplate (fiesta turbo maybe)
mirror covers( mine where scratched)
some relais(not shure i need them)
all the above cost me 50 Thats 33.5Ł i couldn't leave it :P
blueflame inox exhaust,2,5 inch with 4 inch rolled out. it's the same as mongoose, it's for the rs turbo , but i'll make it too fit
and these lowering springs i got for free withe the exhaust, don't think i will use them but hey it's for free
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rooflining
interior trim for the booth(mine had a crack in it)
roofstrips(spare)
rear lights(spare)
clutch kit its for the 1.6 cvh xr2i it should fit i believe, but i will buy an other clutchplate (fiesta turbo maybe)
mirror covers( mine where scratched)
some relais(not shure i need them)
all the above cost me 50 Thats 33.5Ł i couldn't leave it :P
blueflame inox exhaust,2,5 inch with 4 inch rolled out. it's the same as mongoose, it's for the rs turbo , but i'll make it too fit
and these lowering springs i got for free withe the exhaust, don't think i will use them but hey it's for free
greetz
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Originally Posted by CossieGirl
Will be stunning when finished
Where did you get the bits powdercoated?
Where did you get the bits powdercoated?
a mate off me did them at work , the whole lot only cost me 30 and a couple jupiler's :d
don't know the name off the company he works for, they are located in boechout. i can ask if you want
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