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Old 06-01-2012, 01:34 PM
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what about merc grey on the out side and White on the inside? could be interesting? or tour-mallard and White interior?
ither way this car will be awesome once again!
Old 06-01-2012, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Sandro
Hi Romain,

I would say standard Valvoline again...

e nun rumpire lu cazzu...
Originally Posted by Oppliger Motorsport
mesciu!

no sorry i want a new color...

voglio nu colore nuovo...capisti???
Listen to a poor madman like me, one day you will say "you were right"

It is a part of history that wrc with this livery..

A kapu kiu tosta de nu mulu...

Old 06-01-2012, 05:15 PM
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Man you look really stoned!

Is the car really getting to you now?
Old 06-01-2012, 07:11 PM
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How about a modern take on the Texaco Liveried RS500's??
Old 06-01-2012, 07:30 PM
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Awsome project on an awsome car! What about Michelin pilot livery?
Old 06-01-2012, 09:42 PM
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Michelin Pilot colours, wow!

Awesome car, subscribed
Old 07-01-2012, 01:08 PM
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looks good as is mate but if your gonna change it

(ex stians wrc ) silver with a mis inlet banged on for good measure

although its a proper m-sport car --- good luck with your decision fella
Old 09-01-2012, 08:19 PM
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i dont know,maybe it will return as it was in 1998 for wrc championship...white and blue...

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Old 09-01-2012, 08:22 PM
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Your not hanging about romain, good work
Old 09-01-2012, 08:22 PM
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Quick work
Old 13-01-2012, 05:54 PM
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Nice whit a thread, Will follow it

Got any nice 6sp SQ gearbox for sale?

Regards/Lars

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Old 13-01-2012, 06:38 PM
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id love to drive a rally Cosworth !!!
Old 13-01-2012, 07:13 PM
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fap me you've killed it
Old 31-01-2012, 07:47 AM
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Any updates Romain
Old 03-02-2012, 07:31 PM
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shit. i got som flashback from when we rebuild Ole Christians gr.A
keep up the good work Romain
Old 19-02-2012, 03:02 PM
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How about a gunmetal grey or silver colour? That would look stunning!
Old 14-06-2012, 01:57 AM
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Any progress with this Romain?
Old 14-06-2012, 04:50 PM
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Look forward to seeing this at Gatebil
Old 15-06-2012, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by COCHYN


Man you look really stoned!

Is the car really getting to you now?
a spliff a day keeps the doctor away! haha
Old 01-08-2012, 06:14 PM
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hi,

sorry for delay...the shell is now sandblasted and i september after hollidays i ll bring it to RED jolly for a full rebuild,i spke with Jolly and is a very good person.
the car will return 100% rally car with wrc engine.I ll use the car for rallyes,i rent it here in Italy.

for my big spec engine i have now bought an other wrc escort,i ll make this one is a super fast hillclimb-trackdays car with water radiator in the back,fiberglass doors,bonnet,tail,etc.I ll use the FFD box that i have used this year at gatebil on road escort cosworth.

i still have not sorted out the color....will see

thanks
Old 01-08-2012, 06:44 PM
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Awesome plans Romain, get in touch when you come into the country
Old 01-08-2012, 07:19 PM
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has to be.........

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Old 01-08-2012, 10:13 PM
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Verry Nice !!

Good Project

Regards Micha
Old 03-08-2012, 11:31 AM
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Great Project!!!
Old 03-08-2012, 01:11 PM
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Awesome project. Good luck. I'm keeping an eye on this one.
Old 12-03-2013, 11:07 PM
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hi,

it will be as in original,valvoline!

now the shell is practically finished

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Old 13-03-2013, 05:39 AM
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Coming along nicely.
Old 13-03-2013, 09:00 AM
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top work Romain! Excellent!
Old 13-03-2013, 10:25 AM
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thanks Thanasis!

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Old 13-03-2013, 12:32 PM
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Its coming on great!
Old 13-03-2013, 08:17 PM
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yes finnally!

now we are painting S872RWJ wrc,in the next 20 days we paint the R16FMC one and in april the R5FMC
Old 18-03-2013, 09:39 PM
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some parts ready for build the car

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Old 19-03-2013, 02:25 AM
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Nice work, I need to get over and look at these and the workshop
Old 20-03-2013, 07:52 PM
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thank you very much
you are welcome!!!!!!
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