My '88 Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd (update 23.04.11)
30-06-2008, 08:08 PM
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My '88 Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd (update 23.04.11)
Hello everybody,
Here is some pictures of my new Saph 2wd, imported from J.P Cars in Holland. The car is totally original and has done nearly 58k miles (93k kilometers).
First thing I did when the car got home, paint cleaned and polished.
Then fitted some new amber lights in front.
The result, much better.
The interior. Anybody seen speakers fitted in the kick panels before?
First plans is to fit a new Mongoose exhaust, the old one is really bad but has done it's job for the last 20 years. Next thing is coilovers and some wicked rims, been thinkin' of Compomotive MO1881 or CXN. Anyone seen CXN's fitted on a saph before?
Hope you all like it, m8's. CheeRS from Norway!
Here is some pictures of my new Saph 2wd, imported from J.P Cars in Holland. The car is totally original and has done nearly 58k miles (93k kilometers).
First thing I did when the car got home, paint cleaned and polished.
Then fitted some new amber lights in front.
The result, much better.
The interior. Anybody seen speakers fitted in the kick panels before?
First plans is to fit a new Mongoose exhaust, the old one is really bad but has done it's job for the last 20 years. Next thing is coilovers and some wicked rims, been thinkin' of Compomotive MO1881 or CXN. Anyone seen CXN's fitted on a saph before?
Hope you all like it, m8's. CheeRS from Norway!
Last edited by RS-Stian; 23-04-2011 at 01:54 PM.
30-06-2008, 08:59 PM
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white saff on cxn's in here mate
https://passionford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=245054
https://passionford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=245054
And thanks fellas for nice comments
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30-06-2008, 09:10 PM
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30-06-2008, 09:14 PM
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I'm in love with this cossie. It's everything I want in my future car. The thing that amazed me the most, apart from the stunning looks, is the extremly tight gearbox. Man, I have never felt a box as tight and precise as this one. Even our 2005 toy rav4
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01-07-2008, 05:09 AM
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those wheels are built to your spec so the offset is not a problem. my old man used to have the bbs rim that looks near the same as that cxn and loked sweet 
lovely motor mate
lovely motor mate
01-07-2008, 04:43 PM
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Ooh, great! Jack is a very nice guy, I went to Holland in the end of May to take a look at the car and he is very kind to talk and do business with. Man, I miss the look of all his Cosworth's.
By the way, I drove to a guy who was so kind to let me try his CXN wheels on my car. I guess the pics will speak for itself.
This looks just awesome!
ET35 seems to fit ok in back but I guess ET30 would be perfect (these are ET25).
In front, maby ET35 would suit perfect?
I also try-mounted some MO1881's, actually the one's I have thinking of buying just in silver look. Old skool or motorsport? I love them both!
By the way, I drove to a guy who was so kind to let me try his CXN wheels on my car. I guess the pics will speak for itself.
This looks just awesome!
ET35 seems to fit ok in back but I guess ET30 would be perfect (these are ET25).
In front, maby ET35 would suit perfect?
I also try-mounted some MO1881's, actually the one's I have thinking of buying just in silver look. Old skool or motorsport? I love them both!
02-07-2008, 08:19 PM
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Thanks for all the nice feedback, it makes me really happy Actually after I heard the price for the CXN's I think the MO's are the right choice, I don't think they are worth that much. The MO's looks spot-on, like this one.
Maby someone recognize this car?
Actually after I heard the price for the CXN's I think the MO's are the right choice, I don't think they are worth that much. The MO's looks spot-on, like this one.Maby someone recognize this car?
04-07-2008, 04:11 PM
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Very nice standard white Cossie 2WD. Looks much better with ambers and the same about standard wheels. There are no other rims suiting better than the standard ones. Of course it's your choice but I would left them on the car.
About speakers in front doors, I also don't have them on my early 88' Cossie 2WD (also white - twin brother). I suppose that at the beginning they were not a standard equipment in some markets. My came from Italy.
It's good to see another beautiful standard white Sapph.
About speakers in front doors, I also don't have them on my early 88' Cossie 2WD (also white - twin brother
). I suppose that at the beginning they were not a standard equipment in some markets. My came from Italy.It's good to see another beautiful standard white Sapph.
05-07-2008, 06:45 PM
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Yep, I know - but fortunately there are different kinds of MO's so I suppose it won't look that average.
@mirkules: Thanks mate! The rims will probably sit on the car until next summer also, maby it will look even better when the car gets lowered a bit
Ordered some parts from Simon (Woodford) on Tuesday; new exhaust, turbo heat shield and K&N panel filter. Looking forward to mount all the new parts. Also got my new genuine amber rear lights from Ford yesterday.
@mirkules: Thanks mate! The rims will probably sit on the car until next summer also, maby it will look even better when the car gets lowered a bit
Ordered some parts from Simon (Woodford) on Tuesday; new exhaust, turbo heat shield and K&N panel filter. Looking forward to mount all the new parts. Also got my new genuine amber rear lights from Ford yesterday.
06-07-2008, 09:30 AM
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Just a small advice. Rear light seals for Sapphire are not the best things Ford ever invented & produced. It's a good idea to seal them (both sides of the seals) with some clear silicone to make it waterproof.
06-07-2008, 09:35 PM
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By the way, I've been thinking about some headlight covers for the car. Any of you got these on your saph? How are they fitted? Some close-up pics would be great.
16-08-2008, 09:47 PM
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Well here's a little update. Been having some problems that the engine temp went to high and the fans were on non-stop. After changing water pump, water temp sensor and thermostat we found out that it was a broken/closed radiator that caused the problem. Crazy as I am I ordered a new genuine radiator from Ford that arrived on Thursday - so there was some mouting going on in the garage today.
Fresh and clean
New radiator pipe vs. old and rusty one.
New radiator fitting kit.
New fan switch.
Fan brackets sandblastered and painted.
Everything mounted and ready.
Also gave the cooling hoses a good clean.
Finished!
Did a testdrive afterwards and it seems like everthing is working like normal, the temperature is stabile between 'O' and 'R' and the fans turns on as they should not always as they did before. I'm happy
Fresh and clean
New radiator pipe vs. old and rusty one.
New radiator fitting kit.
New fan switch.
Fan brackets sandblastered and painted.
Everything mounted and ready.
Also gave the cooling hoses a good clean.
Finished!
Did a testdrive afterwards and it seems like everthing is working like normal, the temperature is stabile between 'O' and 'R' and the fans turns on as they should not always as they did before. I'm happy
