Project "ASBO" XR2
13-04-2008, 07:26 PM
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Well the wiring has been started this weekend.
Loom in the process of been made up
Fitted the poly carb windows, what a pain in the ass
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refitted the fuel cap in the window as well
The radiator/oil cooler/fan set up
Found a problem with the front end................ or lack of it. I cant mount the standard headlights or indicators as there isnt anything to mount them on/too.
Cutting up a new panel to rectify the problem now
Escort Cossie Calipers and the RS2000 discs
Plan is to now rub the calipers down and hammerite them black, I have the spacers so will be fitting Escort Cossie discs and pads 8)
Most of the weekend was spent doing various bits of wiring, the Emerald ECU is wired and so are the Defi's and switches 8) :shock: 8) :shock: 8) :shock:
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Loom in the process of been made up
Fitted the poly carb windows, what a pain in the ass
: refitted the fuel cap in the window as well
The radiator/oil cooler/fan set up
Found a problem with the front end................ or lack of it. I cant mount the standard headlights or indicators as there isnt anything to mount them on/too.
Cutting up a new panel to rectify the problem now
Escort Cossie Calipers and the RS2000 discs
Plan is to now rub the calipers down and hammerite them black, I have the spacers so will be fitting Escort Cossie discs and pads 8)
Most of the weekend was spent doing various bits of wiring, the Emerald ECU is wired and so are the Defi's and switches 8) :shock: 8) :shock: 8) :shock:
New front end evil Look
13-04-2008, 10:09 PM
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i loved this car why not just rebuild the turbo lump?
why change the quads they looked spot on
i bought the original head lights from this car for my mates xr2 lol
why change the quads they looked spot on
i bought the original head lights from this car for my mates xr2 lol
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13-04-2008, 10:26 PM
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OMFG that is automotive porn right there i could almost go in my pants. Loving the defi gauges defo thinking about some for me onion won't be for a while yet tho. Again thats looking ace!!!!
13-04-2008, 10:47 PM
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14-04-2008, 06:18 AM
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14-04-2008, 04:40 PM
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14-04-2008, 11:28 PM
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15-04-2008, 05:02 PM
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Placed my final order this evening for parts. The car was supposed to be finished in 2-3 weeks but the Orange Samco hoses are going to be 6-8 weeks, Im gutted to say the least 
15-04-2008, 08:43 PM
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19-04-2008, 09:46 PM
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Got some pics of the dash working 
Rev Counter
Link Display
Bloody bright dash lights
Now with the bumper on
It actually starts to look like a XR2 again
Gearbox now its been painted black
And lastly a video of all the guages on start up 8)
Rev Counter
Link Display
Bloody bright dash lights
Now with the bumper on
It actually starts to look like a XR2 again
Gearbox now its been painted black
And lastly a video of all the guages on start up 8)
20-04-2008, 09:06 PM
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Now thats mint...I've had 3 mk2 xr2's in the past quite a while ago now about 10yrs now...still love them. bet thats a bloody quick little fooker..top job mate
25-04-2008, 07:35 PM
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My order minus the Silicon hoses has turned up. Tomorrow the car will see daylight for the first time this year.
Planning on fitting my Escort Cosworth EBC Redstuff Pads and EBC discs, fit the exhaust, complete all the wiring and construct some sort of throttle cable.
Im hoping to pick up my crackle blacked strut brace and wiper motor cover later tonight.
Just waiting on the hoses and my Mk2 Golf Bailey header tank, then fingers crossed it will be running
Planning on fitting my Escort Cosworth EBC Redstuff Pads and EBC discs, fit the exhaust, complete all the wiring and construct some sort of throttle cable.
Im hoping to pick up my crackle blacked strut brace and wiper motor cover later tonight.
Just waiting on the hoses and my Mk2 Golf Bailey header tank, then fingers crossed it will be running
27-04-2008, 09:27 AM
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Well everything is just about done, push button start needs wiring in which has been a major headache to sort, still not sure if its going to work yet.
Forgot my camera for this installment of news but needless to say, the car appeared to change colour when it exited the workshop becoming exceptionally bright, it just needs a good wash now.
Wheels may be a bit of an issue as well but I find that out next weekend when we attempt to fit them. The RS Turbo wheels that it is currently sitting on wont clear the brakes without the aid of a 20mm spacer although it looks hard as nails sitting that wide
Exhaust is all fitted but a few clamps and the throttle linkage is all made up and working
Forgot my camera for this installment of news but needless to say, the car appeared to change colour when it exited the workshop becoming exceptionally bright, it just needs a good wash now.
Wheels may be a bit of an issue as well but I find that out next weekend when we attempt to fit them. The RS Turbo wheels that it is currently sitting on wont clear the brakes without the aid of a 20mm spacer although it looks hard as nails sitting that wide
Exhaust is all fitted but a few clamps and the throttle linkage is all made up and working
29-04-2008, 07:14 PM
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30-04-2008, 08:37 AM
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30-04-2008, 07:10 PM
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loving the look of this car, thanks to chatting to you ill be spending a shite load on Defi guages now
