jim_robson

Looking good billy

fatboy billy

Cheers Jim, I still need them bits for you just keep forgetting will message you when i get it out and have a drive down have a nosey and get some parts

Cossy Mike

iTrader: (4)

Are you still de speccing it for next year Billy, I wish I'd built mine for 600 now.

Why are you selling the engine?

fatboy billy

Wrong person mate think your thinking of Pete with the Flint saph he was thinking about going for a lesser spec engine to free up some cash

vroooom ptssssh

Looks fantastic billy, machine polish made some difference!!

jim_robson

Yea just drop me a text mate, got all the bits you need sat on the shelf, so whenever mate.

Cossy Mike

iTrader: (4)

Ah sorry mate

fatboy billy

Well a few small updates since the last one

The steering and handling on the car was feeling really loose and sloppy and generally was feeling worse everytime I drove the car so bought all of this



All of that fitted with the tracking doing the wheels balanced and a pair of new conti's on the front to match the rear it's so much better and actually goes where I point it now ��

Still need to fit the column bush but been putting that off for now doesn't look like much fun crawling round in the footwell lol

Also had a new front prop uj fitted as that was about to fall off gear changes are so much better now wish I did it sooner

Finally after 7 months I finally fitted the carbon mirror covers from streamline and really pleased with them they look great and fit really well



Also fitted some smoked side repeaters which I prefer blends in more with the car



I have got new 4x4 badges but waiting on some paintwork to be done before I fit them

After having a read of fraser's thread on his red saph I copied him and fixed the seat as was fed up of it reclining itself was really irritating so glad to have that done





Finally got a new battery from tanya batteries as I couldn't get a flat post locally cranks over so much easier so the one on it must of been on its last legs

A pic of the car for good measure



Hopefully the next update will see some new wheels!

Sorry to go on ����

SmudgerByName

Love this car mate. Looks Stunning. What size is the washer for the seat?? I need to get this done on mine as well. Might as well do both sides at the same time. What you doing with your current wheels?

fatboy billy

Not sure mate will look when I get in from work and let you know really easy to do aswell as I thought f would be a proper awkward job

Current wheels will be bolted on the daily in the summer and will sit in the garage in the winter

SmudgerByName

If you could get us the details mate that would be awesome. I'll look at sorting that this arvo hopefully. I'm looking out for a set of wheels like yours mate since I saw a Saph on them this weekend at Combe and it looked stunning

fatboy billy

They're nice wheels and look good on most fords but brake clearance is terrible they weigh a ton and are made of chocolate hahaha but do look good!

SmudgerByName

hahaha that has always been the one thing putting me off changing my wheels. The fact that what ever I change to will need to clear my brakes

fatboy billy

Yeah limits the choice slightly not something I have to worry about yet! Lol

fatboy billy

Had a new diaphragm turn up today from Motorsport developments so got that fitted up and gave it a clean up will fit it back later and maybe go drive it make sure it's all good depends if I cba to move after dinner lol

jim_robson

The car is looking lovely as ever Billy

fatboy billy

Cheers Jim, currently on the look out for some rear quarters if you see or have any

Zetec_mk4_XR3i

Looking great Billy, think I will have to do the seat modification soon too!

fatboy billy

Well worth doing mate one less squeaky noise lol

gcfcos

Stunning car that mate

jim_robson

Rear quarters??

fatboy billy

Yes mate after a pair for this

Tony Rs

iTrader: (9)

Looking good mate didnt realise you where on pf 👍🏼👍🏼 dont come on here much anymore.

chrisa3

iTrader: (1)

awsome hope mine turns out that good

fatboy billy

Cheers Tony yeah I'm on here but more of a reader front post much cheers mate

It makes the world of difference Chris especially on a black car it need doing again now though want to get my own so I can just do it as and when it needs it

Havnt done much to it it developed a misfire so put new plugs in it and it runs much better but still has a miss at 3-3500 rpm under load the heavier the load the worse the miss is so I've got a new dizzy cap and rotor arm and I'm waiting for the new leads and phase sensor to come and will fit it all and go from there and hopefully that sorts it fingers crossed!

fatboy billy

Still havnt sorted the misfire waiting on parts and time to fit them been distracted breaking and selling other cars and getting rid of some stuff I've got

But at the beginning of the month I took a trip to Emp performance and got the centre box removed and the tailpipe changed to a 4" and had them move the exhaust so it fitted the car better and sat central in the bumper I know it's not for everyone but I love how it sounds and looks now



Went to national day today did t take the car because of the misfire so went in my mates a4 estate which was lucky as I found and bought this



Genuine ford panel which is what I've been after for ages to sort out the arch repairs it's had before I'm not happy with just need the other side now and can then look at sorting all the bodywork

gcfcos

Wow that was a lucky find!!

fatboy billy

I think so now the hints on for the otherside! After finding it I'm slot more motivated about the car which can only be a good thing!

storm19999

If you got on escort cosworth forum or google mark barber he's remaking the heat shields for escorts they look excellent and resoniable price to.
Great looking car.

fatboy billy

Cheers mate I have the link to the esc cos forum saved it's just at the moment it's Ł300 I need to spend elsewhere but at some point it will happen!

fatboy billy

Lame update as I havnt actually done much to the car more just collecting parts

Got this from the local ford dealer



I also have a new black cap to go with it

Also really pleased to have bought these and can't wait to get them on



Been looking at tyres as I need a different size to what is in the car now I'm thinking of going yoko ad08r and I'm also going to get some carbon centre caps to finish them off

Finally managed to get the battery maintainer sorted to keep the battery going as I only fitted a new one a few months ago



Really need to get the splitter off repaired and repainted and fitted better as it bugs the shit out of me how it pokes out where it's supposed to meet I the middle

800bhp

Nice looking Sapp liking the wheels

james kiely

iTrader: (5)

Will look awesome on New wheels billy

xr2john

Car looks mint and your mate done a good job on the buffing. Being a detailer to trade I know how well black cars come up Cracking choice on the new rims Think they will suit it better than the 7s

gjh

Looking good, those wheels will look great on it.

fatboy billy

Cheers guys just need to get some cash for tyres, nuts and centre caps and hopefully they can go on!

Agree with you John I think out of all fords the diamond cuts look least good on a saph imo

tjRS500

Always preferred the soft lines on a saph and the diamond cuts on about everything else!

Cars perfect dude

UGRSDREW

looking good billy youve got a proper nice one there mate,proper jealous over them wheels too

fatboy billy

Totally agree with you tjrs500 thanks too

Drew your on passionford! Cheers buh I. Ant wait to get the wheels on either just waiting for the weather now

How's the new wagon?

UGRSDREW

Yes mate on here now and loving new wagon, finally in an rs just can't wait for show season now so can give it some proper tlc and get a few mods done