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Old 23-08-2017, 07:46 PM
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Little update.
Been wanting to do this for a while..
R32 diffuser / exhaust.



Diffuser part cut out and trimmed to size.







Still early stages of sanding and filling.


Oh and got some fiesta mk7.5 sideskirt lips (extensions). Almost perfect fit, just slightly too long so will require a bit of trimming.
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Old 23-08-2017, 07:55 PM
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glad to see your keeping going with this, its interesting seeing what your planning next
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Some cool mods on this car matey. Loving the escort dash.
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Some much needed work under the front


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Old 18-09-2017, 04:20 PM
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Old 18-09-2017, 04:57 PM
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Crazy Fiesta!! Nice work
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Old 19-09-2017, 01:46 AM
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bet that will feel a lot better with the new bushes
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Old 19-09-2017, 09:10 AM
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bet that will feel a lot better with the new bushes
Hopefully as they aren't cheap.
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Been a while, but not much update due to personal problems.
But I got a few things done.
fronts all the way down and low as possible.





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Old 15-03-2018, 06:47 PM
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I was almost done with the engine bay, but later decided that I want to smooth some more areas.
Battery has been relocated to the boot and I’m currently doing a ABS delete to remove the horrible pump in the engine bay..

Battery out
Master cylinder and ABS gone.
And Started smoothing
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Got rid of the Mercedes seats and decided for a more track look on the inside...



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And my split rims have been built also!









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Hopefully have the engine bay done in the next few days, just need to sort the new brake lines and hopefully then I can take the car out the garage for some better photos of the progress!
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Old 15-03-2018, 07:25 PM
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This is proper.....let’s just do it stuff....you think it, you do it, if you fuck it up you try something else. Love it.....
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Old 15-03-2018, 07:40 PM
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This is proper.....let’s just do it stuff....you think it, you do it, if you fuck it up you try something else. Love it.....
Pretty much haha! Thankyou sir.
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Old 15-03-2018, 07:43 PM
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Your welcome....I wish I had the balls.
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Old 16-03-2018, 02:44 AM
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Looking forward to seeing the progress. New rims look good but i've still got a soft spot for the cossie rims
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It's looking good. Keep up the good work.
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Old 16-03-2018, 05:58 PM
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Awesome work there
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I'm really enjoying your work, well done.
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Old 17-03-2018, 02:22 AM
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Thanks for the nice comments everyone!
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Been a while!

decided to go all out and fully smooth the engine bay!
so I’ve got the pedals out, servo, brake bar, power steering rack all out!
I have a pedal box and non power steering rack on the way to complete the look.







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Old 24-10-2018, 08:03 PM
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I then smoothed over the wheel liner and where the original air filter used to go to give a cleaner look.
i did try welding, but I’m absolutely terrible at it and I know a gassless welder definitely doesn’t help so majority was done by fibreglass with just a few tac welded strips underneath...






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New Alloy radiator, new fan and new coil pack fitted! I also extended the engine cover to hide the fuel rail a little better.










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Old 24-10-2018, 08:57 PM
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Just had a read through this ,love it car looks great and the ideas you have
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Old 25-10-2018, 10:33 AM
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great build mate - well done for doing all the work yourself
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Thanks guys! It was a big learning process a long the way, but definitely worth it once you start to see results.
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I continue to love this build! Great work
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Old 29-10-2018, 10:19 AM
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what happened to wide rear arches?
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Old 30-10-2018, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by R4N SS
what happened to wide rear arches?
what do you mean? They are still there...
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was going by these pics as they dont look wide arched here - unless the pics are in the wrong order
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Originally Posted by R4N SS
was going by these pics as they dont look wide arched here - unless the pics are in the wrong order
they are indeed still widearched there... big difference compared to standard arches.
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Got some work done on the underside over the last few weeks.
subframe removed and of for sand blasting and powder coating, sent a few other bits with it and decided to go for something a little bright! :’)











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Old 09-02-2019, 03:23 PM
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Finally got some tyres on the split rims (show purpose)
and a rear disc brake setup from a ST150 so I can get rid of the drum brakes!










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Old 09-02-2019, 06:09 PM
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Nice work, have you managed to keep the abs working with the rear disc setup? If so, how have you done it?
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Old 09-02-2019, 09:40 PM
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Nice work, have you managed to keep the abs working with the rear disc setup? If so, how have you done it?
hey, I’m not running ABS at all so can’t help sorry.
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Old 09-02-2019, 11:03 PM
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Man Crazy car but very nice and different. Love your doing it yourself. And what a colour
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Still enjoying the updates, thanks for continuing to post on here.
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