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Old 24-03-2008, 04:47 PM
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Old 24-03-2008, 04:48 PM
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Very nice,, when do you want it finished Duncan?
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Old 24-03-2008, 05:03 PM
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Old 24-03-2008, 05:23 PM
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looks like youve allready cleaned it
cars very nice mate and always looks stunning everytime ive seen it.
i take it you want more power then if your selling turbo and ecu etc
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Old 24-03-2008, 05:33 PM
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love this escort, one of the only few escorts, that makes me actually want one, and i dont even really like them
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Old 24-03-2008, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Daviet
looks like youve allready cleaned it
cars very nice mate and always looks stunning everytime ive seen it.
i take it you want more power then if your selling turbo and ecu etc
it hasnt been cleaned under there for over 3 years and yes mate more power is on the cards will have a nice new T38 ( only done 360miles ) grey injectors, p8 ecu and braided loom, carbon heat sheild and a nice set off magnesium bilstein coilovers just to name a few bits that will be changing
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Old 24-03-2008, 08:30 PM
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one the best esccos..luv it
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Old 24-03-2008, 09:39 PM
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What turbo are you on at the moment for 450hp Dunc?

Car is a stunner mate!
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Old 24-03-2008, 10:19 PM
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ut T38 from harvy at scs
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Old 24-03-2008, 10:33 PM
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what you hoping for about 600bhp, love that last pic where you can just see the frs
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Old 24-03-2008, 10:40 PM
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ut T38 from harvy at scs
Cool, cheers Dunc, you finally going for around 600hp then matey!? GT30 route?
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Old 24-03-2008, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan
love this escort, one of the only few escorts, that makes me actually want one, and i dont even really like them
cheers

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what you hoping for about 600bhp, love that last pic where you can just see the frs
dont know yet it will be either just under the 500bhp or about 550bhp all depends on turbo
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Dunc,
You have ( underneath ) what most people aim for !!!! How can you make it better!

does that Turbo use a 2wd manifold??
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Old 24-03-2008, 10:59 PM
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Dunc,
You have ( underneath ) what most people aim for !!!! How can you make it better!

does that Turbo use a 2wd manifold??
all the beams have never been touched apart from just cleaned and all i have done over the years is clean part off the floor you can get at with out removing anything

no mate it bolts to a 4x4 manifold
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Old 25-03-2008, 08:35 AM
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Good luck with it all Dunc...keep the updates coming
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Old 25-03-2008, 10:13 AM
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going to be a good one this nice 1 dunc
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keep the updates coming nice 1 mate .....
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another 1 all these escos are gonna out live their owners looking forward to this m8 your car was always what i wanted just my pockets arent as deep
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Nice to see another getting the treatment
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Old 25-03-2008, 08:31 PM
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Good on you Dunc! in response to your post on my thread, feel free to Pm me at any time mate and i'll help where i can. Youre car is one of the ones ive drooled over for years and one of the Escort cossies that have helped set the benchmark for what im doing to mine.

Good luck, you know where i am

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Originally Posted by redrsmk5
Good on you Dunc! in response to your post on my thread, feel free to Pm me at any time mate and i'll help where i can. Youre car is one of the ones ive drooled over for years and one of the Escort cossies that have helped set the benchmark for what im doing to mine.

Good luck, you know where i am

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cheers just feel that its time i did it just need to find the time now
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Old 30-03-2008, 11:17 PM
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Old 31-03-2008, 03:05 PM
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Old 31-03-2008, 07:53 PM
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Well done Dunc thats in very very good condition under there mate! youve made light work of the removal of everything so far....No going back now!

i just know this will be special
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Old 31-03-2008, 08:34 PM
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wow that looks pretty good, you have a lot of work ahead im sure but your not going to need to get anywhere as filthy as I have been cleaning the underside of mine
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cheers only took about 2 hours to remove the complete back end and tank, condition wise it not to bad just need to make my mind up what colour to get the beam done in, shame that i am busy this weekend and then away on holiday so i have some time to make my mind up in
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Looks in good nick under there Dunc. If I were you i'd go a nice grey for your beams to match your comps.

Any chance you could send me your handbrake brackets so I can copy them matey?
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Stunning Escos getting better.....ver clean behind the bumpers & underneathe....cant wait for more
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Originally Posted by ESCYSCOTT
Looks in good nick under there Dunc. If I were you i'd go a nice grey for your beams to match your comps.

Any chance you could send me your handbrake brackets so I can copy them matey?
scott anyone at the reg meeting this sunday ? as they are now sitting on the garage floor, if not pm me your address
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Stripped the rear beam down tonight so thats ready to go and get sand blasted then powder coated, also cleaned the rear wheel arch and gave it its first coat of imp blue. Havent taken any pics yet as is was a bit late but will take some and post them up.
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Old 02-04-2008, 11:00 PM
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Good work Dunc!! Will be done in no time mate!
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Old 03-04-2008, 05:56 PM
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Looks great as it stans mate. Should look lovely when your finished with her.
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Well done dunc Very curious as to what the nice mix is!....Does it contain any vinegar?????
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Originally Posted by redrsmk5
Well done dunc Very curious as to what the nice mix is!....Does it contain any vinegar?????
got to get back on mine mate as i havent even opened the garage for 4 weeks and the final pics of your car makes me want to go and get back on it

ps yes it did have some vinegar in it
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Originally Posted by Dunccoss
got to get back on mine mate as i havent even opened the garage for 4 weeks and the final pics of your car makes me want to go and get back on it

ps yes it did have some vinegar in it
Good man keep on going Dunc no matter what, the RS scene needs your car
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