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Old 23-12-2012 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by RSmark84
Screw them studs in by hand and tighten them up using a stud extractor by putting it in reverse. I bought the 60mm length stud.
ok, i dont have a stud extractor n dunno anyone wiv one.... i was thinking along the lines of loctite obviously wiv sum grips of some sort giving it the beans....

also if i hav to use 5-10mm spacers wot length wud u reckonmend, did u hav enough thread left for spacers? cheers mark
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Looks smart as that mate, love orions me top work
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havnt updated the thread sorry guys but it got to pod sunday!!!! will sort some build pics n update a little soon as i get a min!
Old 22-04-2013 | 11:46 PM
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saw this at pod yesterday n think it looks stunning.didnt see the back with cortina lights cos im thinking of putting these on mine.amazing car fella
Old 22-04-2013 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by B19 JUB
saw this at pod yesterday n think it looks stunning.didnt see the back with cortina lights cos im thinking of putting these on mine.amazing car fella
cheers man, the tina lights do leave a gap on the rear quarter side so doesnt look absolutely factory perfect but i can live with it myself!!! u got pics of urs up?
Old 22-04-2013 | 11:51 PM
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cheers man, the tina lights do leave a gap on the rear quarter side so doesnt look absolutely factory perfect but i can live with it myself!!! u got pics of urs up?
dont suppose u can take a piccy of back end when ya can so i can see the gap?

not got any real pics of mine up but heres a couple.sorry to hijack on your thread


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nice! yea will do, needs a decent polish etc so once iv pulled my finger oun polished it up il get some more pics up!!!
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looked sweet on sunday mate
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you done a cracking job off this top marks
Old 14-05-2013 | 10:35 PM
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Looks very well mate any recent pics and i like the rear lights
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Originally Posted by botters
looked sweet on sunday mate
just seen this, cheers!!!
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thanks escortmk3rwd, 0159carmac and oriurbo!!!! do have a couple pics but no detailed ones, i got stuck in and got a couple pics along the way. now its 98% done, its on the road which is what counts but got bits to iron out still!!
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this was taken a wile back when got the engine bay sorted but is slightly cleaner and more finished now

on way back from passionford ace cafe night.

will get some more decent pics up after a propa detailed clean etc
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Im loving that mate!
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Damn that looks sweet!!
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That is one sweet orion mate, great choice of mods
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cheers fellas appreciate it!!!
Old 01-06-2013 | 01:34 AM
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Your car looks amazing!
I«'m thinking about the same rear light set for my MK2 silver Orion.
I dn't know if I am allowed to ask, but where did you ordered them? (PM me if you can't write here, please)

Also, can you post more pics of your car rear please?
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Old 16-11-2013 | 12:26 AM
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That looks quite smart!
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chuffed to say the least… got a feature in performance ford for the onion, came out this week!!!
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Well done... looks lovely...
Old 25-01-2014 | 02:26 PM
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Looks mint that matey.
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I love the wheels where did you get them from.
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Very nice!
Old 25-01-2014 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by slammedorion
Well done... looks lovely...
thanking you sir!!!!



Originally Posted by Glenn_
I love the wheels where did you get them from.
cheers bruv, they are 2 piece split compomotives MH600 but 15" ones not the 16" the dataposts used
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Very nice!
cheers mate ;0)
Old 27-01-2014 | 08:27 AM
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cool as you like.... i used to knock about in a 1.6 diesel mk1 haha, well done on the feature
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Love it mate wheels and the way it sits are just right how did ya tint the headlights ?
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