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Old 08-09-2009, 09:49 AM
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17's and a 35mm drop on some eibach springs won't alter the driveability at all mate, in fact, made my focus a better drive after doing it! DO IT NOW!!!
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Originally Posted by CraigoScott
17's and a 35mm drop on some eibach springs won't alter the driveability at all mate, in fact, made my focus a better drive after doing it! DO IT NOW!!!
Ok nice to know that fella ill keep that in mind

Got the qtr glass fitted today by a mate (brendon)

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And his work van

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More updates later

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Old 08-09-2009, 11:34 AM
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Bargain buy, coming along a treat tony
Old 08-09-2009, 02:11 PM
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Would be a crying shame not to convert that to a Cossie after all that work
Old 08-09-2009, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by MrCapriScort
Bargain buy, coming along a treat tony
Cheers mate

Originally Posted by COCHYN
Would be a crying shame not to convert that to a Cossie after all that work
Yeah i know fella that would be the nuts maybe in the future
Old 08-09-2009, 09:32 PM
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top job mate!!
Old 09-09-2009, 02:00 PM
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got the second light in and fitted some more of the rear

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Old 09-09-2009, 07:25 PM
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And how it was end of tonight`s work

Took the ns headlight out

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New morette with out the cover

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Got all the sound deadning bits in and waxoil

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most of the trims in now

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Lamp and trim back on

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cleaned up all the old dirt behind the bumper

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And the same on the front , was filthy

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And the lights and grille back on

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Old 10-09-2009, 09:14 PM
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great work!
Old 10-09-2009, 10:30 PM
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Just read the whole thread ,great work
Old 10-09-2009, 10:32 PM
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looking good mate. what colour is your saph?
Old 11-09-2009, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Zetecfiesta
great work!
cheers mate

Originally Posted by Twins
Just read the whole thread ,great work
nice one mate

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looking good mate. what colour is your saph?
cheers mate its ebony black

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Old 11-09-2009, 06:28 PM
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Got a few more bits done today , rest of the interior and the rear spoiler and the rear bumper.

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Old 11-09-2009, 06:30 PM
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Old 11-09-2009, 08:09 PM
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Looks really good Tony....I see more mods on the cards though.... Once you start you know what is going to happen !!!!


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Old 11-09-2009, 09:53 PM
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nearly done now
Old 12-09-2009, 11:42 AM
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Nearly done now

Fitted the rear mudflaps

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Fitted the front bumper and also i had got some clear repeaters and some front clear indicators.

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Many thanks

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Old 12-09-2009, 11:55 AM
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Before

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NSR WHEEL
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Old 14-09-2009, 09:28 PM
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Cant believe it i`ve just insured her and its only cost me an extra £23 quid until December 09 as ive changed it from my old mk4 fiesta well pleased with that
Old 18-09-2009, 09:38 AM
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Also just got a new reverse light as the old one had been in some sort of war :cry
old and new
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Old 18-09-2009, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BIG TONY RS
Also just got a new reverse light as the old one had been in some sort of war :cry
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nice! where did you get that from
Old 18-09-2009, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by RSCossieGaz
nice! where did you get that from
Out of a cardboard box and i think it was delivered by our ford parts delivery guy
Old 18-09-2009, 01:19 PM
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Nice tony looking sweet good job
Old 18-09-2009, 03:20 PM
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looking good mate
Old 18-09-2009, 03:26 PM
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Well its just all been cleaned and the paintwork cut back and machine polished so basically all done

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Just needs an mot and the vic check now

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Old 19-09-2009, 09:29 AM
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Top work mate.It looks like a differnet car.
Old 20-09-2009, 09:47 AM
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Like it mate,good repair.

I miss my old focus....

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I fitted a LHD reverse light to even mine out but sprayed the bulb red...

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Also played about with a old tailgate i got from work

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Old 05-11-2009, 02:51 PM
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Just got some pics now of the finished article ) even though its quite dirty at the moment :smokin
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What you lot think ?? :thumbs
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Old 05-11-2009, 02:57 PM
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Prefer it on the standard wheels tbh, but the repair looks superb!
Old 05-11-2009, 04:40 PM
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very nicely repaired looks spot on
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excellent repair work, looks ok on wheels as well.
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very nice mate
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that is very nice focus. good job mate
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looking well !
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you need a nice lowering kit
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Originally Posted by Pudnpepsi
you need a nice lowering kit
certainly do mate looking for some eibach springs for it , just sorting my cossie out for now as its feeling left out so its getting a brand new nice T34 stg 3 63 greys 3 bar etc
Old 07-11-2009, 04:14 PM
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fancy putting a quarter on mine lol
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