Sierra sapphire dohc turbo technics.
#122
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marky g nice car looks better then some cossies that mate well done nice thread mate good luck put some pics up of roof lining as need to do mine lol.
#124
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Thanks for the kind words and interest
Yes the splitter will be getting satin blacked its one of them. Cheap ebay ones so thought I would get it to fit first then paint it
I need to purchase a camera all the pics I have through the hole build have been on camera phones and the quality is gash
Think it deserves so decent pics now
Yes the splitter will be getting satin blacked its one of them. Cheap ebay ones so thought I would get it to fit first then paint it
I need to purchase a camera all the pics I have through the hole build have been on camera phones and the quality is gash
Think it deserves so decent pics now
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The roof lining that's in it on the pics I sprayed about 2 years ago now and it's still as good now as it was then
Sprayed all the trims aswell sun visors ect. and looks like it was ment to be like that in all fairness
Sprayed all the trims aswell sun visors ect. and looks like it was ment to be like that in all fairness
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All the running gear on it is cosworth
The front are 4x4 ones with just the cv left in them as at the time when I bought the coil overs I didn't no 4x4 and 2wd were different
What saph project are going to be doing ?
#131
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I've got a 1.8 saff and originally was going to fit a 24v v6 boa into my fiesta but now I got this saff its a lot easier and safer lol, but as the shell is solid I'm going to try and turn it as close to cossie spec as I can get without throwing money away on the proper bits like the lump
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[QUOTE=gingerturbo;6318165]Oh ok cool ill have to search for a complete set of legs then,
I've got a 1.8 saff and originally was going to fit a 24v v6 boa into my fiesta but now I got this saff its a lot easier and safer lol, but as the shell is solid I'm going to try and turn it as close to cossie spec as I can get without throwing money away on the proper bits like
That's exactly what I have done with mine. Everything on it is cosworth bar the lump as I just can't afford to run and maintain a yb at the moment but if the time comes we're I can I can just drop one in
Ye if want cos breakes you will the hubs
Also if you want discs on the back and the abs you will have to get cos arms because the 1.8 arms don't have the holes for abs sensors
I've got a 1.8 saff and originally was going to fit a 24v v6 boa into my fiesta but now I got this saff its a lot easier and safer lol, but as the shell is solid I'm going to try and turn it as close to cossie spec as I can get without throwing money away on the proper bits like
That's exactly what I have done with mine. Everything on it is cosworth bar the lump as I just can't afford to run and maintain a yb at the moment but if the time comes we're I can I can just drop one in
Ye if want cos breakes you will the hubs
Also if you want discs on the back and the abs you will have to get cos arms because the 1.8 arms don't have the holes for abs sensors
#133
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Great built thread looks like you have had a lot of hard work to get it where it's at now well done.
It might look even better if you lose those twin headlamps and fit a nice clean set of lattice or shark tooth 15" Ford alloys will give it a nice original cossie look and it will ride the bumps 10 x better on smaller wheels.
It might look even better if you lose those twin headlamps and fit a nice clean set of lattice or shark tooth 15" Ford alloys will give it a nice original cossie look and it will ride the bumps 10 x better on smaller wheels.
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Any other pix of roof lining?
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Great built thread looks like you have had a lot of hard work to get it where it's at now well done.
It might look even better if you lose those twin headlamps and fit a nice clean set of lattice or shark tooth 15" Ford alloys will give it a nice original cossie look and it will ride the bumps 10 x better on smaller wheels.
It might look even better if you lose those twin headlamps and fit a nice clean set of lattice or shark tooth 15" Ford alloys will give it a nice original cossie look and it will ride the bumps 10 x better on smaller wheels.
For most of the time it was done out side on the sea front
Then the unit were I painted it got locked up and the car seized due to the owner doing a runner with lots of money. That was a hard time trying to get it back. But it's been worth it in the end
I love the lights so they will be staying but a set of shark tooth are on the to get list. And will see what they look like on to then make a decision
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The one that's in it on the pics I painted with satin black. It looks spot on and you would be pushed to notice. But if you stroke it it feals like dry pubes But to be honest does eny one sit in there car strokeing the roof
The second one I've sprayed with auto glym carpet dye. Iam only changing it because I want to an Ellectric sunroof other wise the pubic one would stay in it
The second one I've sprayed with auto glym carpet dye. Iam only changing it because I want to an Ellectric sunroof other wise the pubic one would stay in it
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The way I done it was have a plan of the main things you want to do first. And then keep an eye out for all of these at the same time. Then you learn the going rate for them. And keep searching untill eny of your list comes up cheap and snap them up. Rather than start with one thing so you then just buy the first ones that are cheapest by 10£
As for is it finished. It's up running. Looks ok and is useable
But it will never be finished to point were I think there is nothing ellse I want for it. If did I would sell it because I would be board shitless and have to spend more time with her indoors
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Atleast I've learnt alot about them by the mistakes.
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Took it for a run on sat. Whilst going down the m56 it starting miss fireing badly. And soon after stinking. Got to Chester services. Open the bonnet and there was fuel every were. Bubbling away. The injectors on these are right next to the plug leads and the seals had burst on them on the rail side not engine so was peeing out. Think I was quite lucky there realy
So removed them and found there is also some plastic bushes in the head that injectors slot into. One of these was spilt aswell
So have now removed the inlet manifold to get at them
The new parts will be hear tomorow from fords and should be good to go again tomorow night
Will take some pics before I fit them if eny body is interested
So removed them and found there is also some plastic bushes in the head that injectors slot into. One of these was spilt aswell
So have now removed the inlet manifold to get at them
The new parts will be hear tomorow from fords and should be good to go again tomorow night
Will take some pics before I fit them if eny body is interested
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Thanks bud
It's getting there slowly. It has mot now for the first time in 6 years
Feals strange being able to use it. Just got to get some trust in it now. Keep hearing noises that arnt even there and thinking something's going to break lol
It's getting there slowly. It has mot now for the first time in 6 years
Feals strange being able to use it. Just got to get some trust in it now. Keep hearing noises that arnt even there and thinking something's going to break lol
#145
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boom
For the first time in the 7-8 years I have owned this and worked on it to get it were it is now . It is taxed moted and insured . And is up a running and good to go for a drive . Today is a really good for me and the saph . But iam shit scared of driving the thing now as it feals strange to be able to
#146
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don't do what I did. writing it off in a big crash racing a motorbike after 7 years and £28 grand of restoring and modifying my cosworth celica .....
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I hope that doesnt happen think. I dont no how you lads can ever get over something like that . Iam just leaveing now to go and get it and have a little drive around . I have trust issues now were I think something is going to break or fall of
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Well been out in it all day today and everything went well . The exhaust is banging on the back some were . And the engine is holding back alot but other than that its all good . Also got stopped by the police for a routine check as they said . I just need to get out of my head all the listening out for noises that arnt even there so I can enjoy it alot more
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Just read your whole thread and car looks brilliant and a credit to you. Bet your glad you never parted with her now that you can just jump in and drive it
So what's planned for her next then?
So what's planned for her next then?
#152
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A nice set of brakes is next on my list and then hopefully a yb . But iam sure there will be lots of little things going on inbetween as I cant help look at it with a spanner in my hand
Last edited by marky g; 15-04-2014 at 08:30 PM.
#154
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Iam struggling at putting a value to this car . A price to sell it for . Its hard to price it with the mods ect . The engine being a rarity . Eny help would be great
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Thank u very much mate . I have it for 9 years or so now . It is one of the cleanest shells ive ever seen to be fair . Insurance ask the value i havent got a clue how much . And you dont see one similar to compare a price
#159
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You may get a bit more, all depends on how much someone is willing to pay. Yes it's a clean shell but it's just an lx shell, it's not a Cosworth. And it's got a twincam turbo in it which is rare but to be honest not that great.
It's a very nice car, not being horrible about it just trying to give you an honest valuation.
I buy and sell lots of sierras in all different states. To put it in to perspective I have a genuine pinto turbo technics sapphire, turbocharged from brand new with all the paperwork, full Cossie rep, very good shell, just had some paint work. That's 3k
It's a very nice car, not being horrible about it just trying to give you an honest valuation.
I buy and sell lots of sierras in all different states. To put it in to perspective I have a genuine pinto turbo technics sapphire, turbocharged from brand new with all the paperwork, full Cossie rep, very good shell, just had some paint work. That's 3k
#160
hi all just had a read through this and looks like a great build uve done there
Does anybody have/know of a dohc tt kit for sale or if its possible to do a budget bolt on turbo conversion using parts from another car?
i have spent alot of time and effort getting my 2000e to the condition i want it but it just needs a bit more go
any help or advice is greatly appreciated
Does anybody have/know of a dohc tt kit for sale or if its possible to do a budget bolt on turbo conversion using parts from another car?
i have spent alot of time and effort getting my 2000e to the condition i want it but it just needs a bit more go
any help or advice is greatly appreciated