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Old 05-02-2011, 07:44 PM
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Got the focus/escortmk6 dash control panel finished , not by me sadly but by the the very tallented TWINS off here , so a massive big up to David and Stu . Thanks guys







All whats needed now is to decide what colour or finish to give the panel.
Old 05-02-2011, 08:14 PM
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Id do it gloss black to suit the car

Look's great Simon
Old 05-02-2011, 08:23 PM
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Looking good


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Old 05-02-2011, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by whizzisat114
Id do it gloss black to suit the car

Look's great Simon
Yeah that was my thoughts too ;o)
Old 05-02-2011, 08:44 PM
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Nice mod

There are way's and means to get around every problem ay?

Just that we all think of different solutions
Old 05-02-2011, 09:58 PM
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Very talented, looks great.

I also think that Gloss Black would be the way to go.


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Old 06-02-2011, 07:26 PM
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Old 09-02-2011, 08:57 AM
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Good progress mate
Old 09-02-2011, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by carl/saff
Good progress mate
Cheers pal , the new engine loom should be here shortly ;o)
Old 01-03-2011, 02:44 AM
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Any update mate?
Old 10-03-2011, 09:47 PM
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Got some time on the focus tonight so i thought id finally fit the long awaited wheel spacers

Has a proper wide stance now )



Old 10-03-2011, 09:59 PM
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Look's Wide
Bet that'll handle well
What's next Simon?
Old 10-03-2011, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by whizzisat114
Look's Wide
Bet that'll handle well
What's next Simon?
Ive been collectiong shed loads of bits over the last few weeks so , as soon as i get a decent amount of spare time , ill have a fairly big update for you.
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Bloody hel simon you carnt need to buy much more stuff for the car?
Or is it retail therepy?
Old 10-03-2011, 10:07 PM
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how big are the spacers you have used to get the wheel like this mate
Old 10-03-2011, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by whizzisat114
Bloody hel simon you carnt need to buy much more stuff for the car?
Or is it retail therepy?
Bit of both i think lol , Aeromotive fuel reg , Aeroquip fuel hose , and fittings , silicon hoses, re circulating dump valve , Ryans wiring loom , air injectors , fuel injectors , coil pack , coil pack brackect....... and so on!!!!
Old 10-03-2011, 10:10 PM
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Oooh looking forward to the update now
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its funny just how mush stuff gose into these cars
Old 26-03-2011, 10:31 PM
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The fuel tank is back at pro alloy having a specific ford focus tube sender fitted , so while i was there i got them to make me a new inlet intercooler pipe as ive changed inlets , hence nothing fits anymore!! Heres the pipe (all made and powdercoated in an afternoon!)



And heres where it sits.





Its slowly coming together finally!



Just gotta find a suitable place for the coil pack and the aeromotive fuel reg !
Old 26-03-2011, 10:38 PM
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looking very nice as all ways would the coil fit by the header tank
Old 26-03-2011, 10:42 PM
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Love it.

I think the reason I love it so much is that everything is done right. Sadly i've seen so many conversions done either 'on the cheap' or 'in a rush' and they let the car down. Yours is the other end of the spectrum and I really respect that!

Keep up the great work
Old 26-03-2011, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by COLEYST200
looking very nice as all ways would the coil fit by the header tank
Yeah thats where ive looked to fit it but it looks a bit funny mounted on the slope!
Might get a plate/bracket welded to the strut brace and fit it there.
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Originally Posted by Will Pedley
Love it.

I think the reason I love it so much is that everything is done right. Sadly i've seen so many conversions done either 'on the cheap' or 'in a rush' and they let the car down. Yours is the other end of the spectrum and I really respect that!

Keep up the great work
Thanks pal , really kind of you to say so! Just trying my best! ;o)
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Originally Posted by focus 4x4
Yeah thats where ive looked to fit it but it looks a bit funny mounted on the slope!
Might get a plate/bracket welded to the strut brace and fit it there.
Iv seen that done mate and it looks good
Old 26-03-2011, 11:00 PM
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Old 10-04-2011, 07:41 PM
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focus 4x4, how did you create higher input hose at header tank from swirl pot?
Old 10-04-2011, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Yura
focus 4x4, how did you create higher input hose at header tank from swirl pot?
With black magic , wizzardry and Torques.co.uk ;o)
Old 10-04-2011, 07:57 PM
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Needs a black cam cover
Old 11-04-2011, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by focus 4x4
With black magic , wizzardry and Torques.co.uk ;o)
which type of fitting did you use?
Old 11-04-2011, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Yura
which type of fitting did you use?
it was a -4 or bulkhead fitting .
Old 11-04-2011, 06:41 PM
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More bits to fit ;o)



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Wwww, tidy!
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Only the best for you bud!
Old 11-04-2011, 07:10 PM
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Its why my "simple" engine build is taking 9 years so far
Old 11-04-2011, 07:12 PM
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Hey , if your gonna do something , you may as well do it properly!
Old 11-04-2011, 07:15 PM
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Build it once, build it right
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Old 11-04-2011, 07:44 PM
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stainless cam bolts ,i got me crank bolt the same other day ,liking the headertank do tell more simon
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Look's Good Simon coming on




Andy it's a sierra header i think (fit's well to the sierra flitch )
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Originally Posted by dingla rs
stainless cam bolts ,i got me crank bolt the same other day ,liking the headertank do tell more simon
You mean this header tank mod? ;o)



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