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Old 05-10-2008, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by J1mbo
haha yeah youve steped the mark up a bit lol ! get them wheels on your old gal too
im working on it sent the guy a p.m just waiting on a reply. still got to get them passed the missus thow
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Originally Posted by sierra422rs500
im working on it sent the guy a p.m just waiting on a reply. still got to get them passed the missus thow
just say you got the centre's sprayed she'll never know
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what a differance in the engine bay,looks great
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Originally Posted by stevenebm
what a differance in the engine bay,looks great
much betta ay will be better when done though !!
cheers buddy
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Originally Posted by J1mbo
just say you got the centre's sprayed she'll never know
if only it was that easy mate
Old 05-10-2008, 08:11 PM
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best first car ever mate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by sierra422rs500
if only it was that easy mate
keep her happy lol

Originally Posted by rst-g
best first car ever mate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cheers mate

threads like this really keep ya happy and spirited to keep going lol
Old 05-10-2008, 08:21 PM
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no update?
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Originally Posted by craigos
no update?
bottom of page 4 mate
Old 05-10-2008, 08:24 PM
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pics of grill on etc,i fancy putting one on my rs2
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Originally Posted by craigos
pics of grill on etc,i fancy putting one on my rs2
grill i havnt got my escos grill annd rs2k bonnet on yet ! what are you on about haha ??
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Getting better and better mate!
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Originally Posted by Paul_RS
Getting better and better mate!
real close now hey
Old 05-10-2008, 08:39 PM
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thought you may of buy now
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Originally Posted by craigos
thought you may of buy now
no not yet ! sanded down ready ! the escos grill is in primer so ready to flat it and then spray wohoo lol
Old 05-10-2008, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by J1mbo
yeah guess soo ! that would be good ! lol



thanks steve and there ya go

see if ya culd get me a set of them small turbo mirrors please i have been looking every where .. better watch out or i might even rob yours ha ha
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Originally Posted by steven mc kay
see if ya culd get me a set of them small turbo mirrors please i have been looking every where .. better watch out or i might even rob yours ha ha

theyre just mk6/7 mirrors steve !
just like these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-ESCORT-MK...d=p3286.c0.m14
Old 05-10-2008, 09:20 PM
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That's really looking classy now Jimbo, glad you didn't crash it into Halford's like I did with my very first car!
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Originally Posted by COCHYN
That's really looking classy now Jimbo, glad you didn't crash it into Halford's like I did with my very first car!
haha thats to come na thats nearly it cheer cochyn

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Old 19-10-2008, 01:05 AM
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looks good mate! keep it up
Old 19-10-2008, 01:22 AM
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Jimothy - a guy has popped up an RS2K interior for sale, if its of any interest to yourself?

go have a peek, ol' bean
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great first car
Old 19-10-2008, 09:44 AM
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looking really good now, keep it up. what plans have you got for the interior?
Old 19-10-2008, 10:01 AM
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good stuff!
Old 19-10-2008, 12:18 PM
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Anymore updates mate
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Originally Posted by Kelv
Jimothy - a guy has popped up an RS2K interior for sale, if its of any interest to yourself?

go have a peek, ol' bean
i dont think im gonna bother my interior's in good condition i know its not exactly beautifl colour wise but its nice an comfy haha

thanks for all ya kind comments too peeps
should be another wee update 2moz
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looking good mate i like it
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cracking thread mate, car looks awesome!! keep up the good work!
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thats proper tidy mate!! love it.

look forward to mroe updates
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thanks for the kind comment guys
well i got ma new wheels last thursday night and i havnt had chance to fit em ... till tonight wooohoo lol got em off ebay for a bargain
heres some pics im sooooooo happy deffo for keeps these are
what doya rekun ?
it looks like its sittin a wee bit high still but its the camera angle looks better in the flesh






last pic with flash off ! i shoulda taken all with flash off really ! oh well



much better hey
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looks good mate
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cheers mate really getting there
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looking good mate
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cheers wayne (sp lol)
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so how long now before your road legal?
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Originally Posted by sierra422rs500
so how long now before your road legal?
2weeks and 4 days i think !!!!!!! im shitin it i hope i pass
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Originally Posted by J1mbo
2weeks and 4 days i think !!!!!!! im shitin it i hope i pass
im sure you will pass mate have you and your dad got anymore track days coming up? there is a evo track day at cadwell this friday so might go have a look, if its nice i will take the 500 and show them a proper car lol
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looks great,much better with them wheels on
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Originally Posted by sierra422rs500
im sure you will pass mate have you and your dad got anymore track days coming up? there is a evo track day at cadwell this friday so might go have a look, if its nice i will take the 500 and show them a proper car lol
hope soo
just had one this weekend at woodbridge, ipswitch so prob none for a while but he wants to do cadwell sooon just not that soon haha
yeah you should take the 500 up and get plenty of pics !
also was gonna say to ya im not sure about taking photo's of ya car i would be sooooo dissapointed if they didnt come put very well and if you wernt happy and wasted the journey
i will when/if i get used to the camera though
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Originally Posted by stevenebm
looks great,much better with them wheels on
i was waiting for you to see haha cheers mate


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