the1da

Look what I found

st220kyle

You don't hang about!
keep the videos coming, you seem to go for the same cars I like/ had.

the1da

This thing is spot on mate. Can not wait to get stuck into it.

st220kyle

I know they share the same platform, but do you find the sportka and fiesta strangely similar in the way they drive etc I know I did when I had one, even things like the way the doors closed. It was weird seeing as there was over 10 years between my 2 examples.

the1da

I know there are loads of parts the same. But I have only ever driven Fiestas with no power steering and to be honest the wife doesnt let me near her Sportka's (none of them)

the1da

Finally got round to bathing and filming the walk around

Will post some pictures this week.

the1da

the1da

Front seat road trip

gcfcos

That's cool that mate I like it a lot. Bet it's great fun to drive

the1da

To be honest I have only driven it once. I have done my back in and only just been able to crawl around again. ha

RSmark84

Thats got a big mix and match of XR/RS1800/RS turbo parts!

I like that an owner stayed true with the blue inserts and side mouldings. The tailgate decal is abit low though!

Will you be fitting XR2i alloys or something better than the MK5? fiesta ones already fitted?

the1da

I agree with the RS turbo parts pal. As for the rs1800, that and the xr2i 16v where basically the same car bar the recaro bucket seats (still had the same material but in wing backs, same door cards and same rear seats. And the Rs1800 was a 130bhp zetec where as this is 105bhp zetec.

The bonnet, current front seats and pop out windows are rs turbo.

After doing some digging and a few people showing me original brochures etc the 18.16v xr2i didnt have side moulding or bumper inserts just the earlier 1.6 ones did.

I have managed to get some original wheels they are currently at the powder coaters being refurbed. I will put them on before I make a final decision about ride height

the1da

Made another trip to GS Escorts. Full walk round of pretty much every car there

slammedorion

What's that bumper next to the Xrv?

Orion rear bumper?

the1da

Yeah there are loads.

Did you see all the tailgates too? ha

Danny

slammedorion

I've got a spare bootlid down the side of my garage, wouldn't mind a spare rear bumper though as I've got the space to store bits here if needed...
I may have a run up at some stage and take a look, I'm probably only half hour away and have never been there

the1da

the1da

Cleaning the XR2i 16v car seats with a rug doctor

the1da

My plans for the XR2i 16V 22 jobs in total or + the fan belt which has started screaming

the1da

the1da

Wheels are back from refurbishment

the1da

the1da

Recaro's OUT, Wing Backs IN

pcbp97

Great to see another old ford saved. Are you restoring the car back to original spec? If so the wheels that you have just refurbed were fitted to the XR3i 16v. The XR2i had 5 spoke alloys in 14" with a squarer spoke if that makes sense. Just thought that i would mention it incase you was unaware but keep up the good work mate.

the1da

Yeah I noticed this boo boo when they came back from powdercoat. They where listed as xr2i 16v on ebay and I just bought them, they came wrapped up and I sent them straight to powder coat. ooops haha

I'm not too fussed as these wheel look lovely now and I am sure they will look nice on the Fiesta. I will keep my eyes peeled for a set of xr2i 16v wheels (even though they look pretty boring ha)

As for standard I am still not sure. This car should not have the blue bumper inserts, blue side rubbers, turbo bonnet or pop out windows but I kind of like them. So we will see.

stuboy

coming on well... those escort wheels?

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

It will look miles better with the wheels on.

the1da

they are mate. Bought by mistake but I do like the look of them. Will still keep my eyes peeled for a set of xr2i 16v wheels though

the1da

can't wait to get them on.

the1da

While the Fiesta is off at the spar I have been busy collecting everything I need to finish her.

the1da

Made the battery tray look pretty again using Hammerite Kurust Rust Killer

the1da

the1da

Another crazy day on the Fiesta

the1da

the1da

Quick and simple video today

gcfcos

Looking good mate

the1da

It's finished

the1da

Well pictures are all taken ready for the auction to start on ebay tomorrow night.

Loved having this one

gcfcos

Looking good mate, not a keeper this one then mate?

the1da

Usual story mate. Wish I could keep them but with the Evo due today. I only have space for one car at a time.

Painful