FOCUS RS 4x4 COSWORTH 24 - 02 - 2013
13-06-2011, 07:24 PM
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are the wire colours all the same them simon ,as i got a new loom for my car and forgot about the head lites being different
The wires are the same colour mate but the plugs are sided (o/s - n/s) just match them up.
13-06-2011, 07:32 PM
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The wires are the same colour mate but the plugs are sided (o/s - n/s) just match them up.
easy fix then simon thanks for info
13-06-2011, 07:35 PM
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easy fix then simon thanks for info
There is another mod you NEED to do to the headlight switch and indicator stalk loom, but thats easy too .
13-06-2011, 07:38 PM
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There is another mod you NEED to do to the headlight switch and indicator stalk loom, but thats easy too .
whats that then ?lol
16-06-2011, 06:52 PM
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Final piece of fabrcation work was done today , re worked water and power steering hard pipes
Mock up first
Then matched in ali
And cable tied pretty much in place for the brackects to be welded and fitted.
16-06-2011, 07:00 PM
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Looks spot on Simon,
Sooo much room in front of that engine, awesome car
16-06-2011, 07:07 PM
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Cheers Marc
Makes changing a cambelt a piece of piss!
16-06-2011, 07:35 PM
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16-06-2011, 07:42 PM
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very nice tuch there mate
16-06-2011, 07:47 PM
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16-06-2011, 07:50 PM
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so any news of when you are going to hit the key
05-07-2011, 08:21 PM
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Oil dip stick mod , only cos its a bitch to get to lol
Bit of super unleaded fuel..............
And hey presto , she runs!!!!
05-07-2011, 08:27 PM
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Wow its running
Stunning build Simon, cant wait to see it in the flesh, need some new pics of it outside
05-07-2011, 08:32 PM
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05-07-2011, 08:35 PM
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About fookin' time!!!!
Great stuff, how's she sound? Been for a drive yet?
05-07-2011, 08:39 PM
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About fookin' time!!!!
Great stuff, how's she sound? Been for a drive yet?
It sounds really nice and quite , no rattles , smoke , nothing!
Just gotta keep trying to bleed these fucking brakes - poxy things! lol
05-07-2011, 08:42 PM
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fluids in the simon and test drive you managed get clocks working
05-07-2011, 08:46 PM
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fluids in the simon and test drive you managed get clocks working
Are you pissed?
05-07-2011, 09:08 PM
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05-07-2011, 09:17 PM
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Nice to see the cam belt's tight now Simon
only a few more small problems and youll be done
05-07-2011, 11:48 PM
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06-07-2011, 04:22 AM
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excellent, well done!
06-07-2011, 04:27 AM
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Well done mate, id never want to drive it because its so mint!
06-07-2011, 05:49 AM
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well done mate ,
baby having me up at 5.30 am allows me to catch up on the thread lol !!
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06-07-2011, 02:16 PM
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...WELL DONE MATE!!!!...
06-07-2011, 03:38 PM
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Cheers guys , hopefully youll all get to see it shortly .
06-07-2011, 04:52 PM
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At last its running and any news on the clocks do they work
06-07-2011, 04:56 PM
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At last its running and any news on the clocks do they work
yeah , tested the speedo , that works , temp gauge also works so will the fuel gauge when its plugged in.
the only thing i havent yet tested is the rev counter , but all the wiring it there for that either via the ecu or direct off the coil .
06-07-2011, 05:04 PM
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06-07-2011, 05:11 PM
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Good job Simon can't wait to see it
What air injectors have you got on there?
06-07-2011, 05:31 PM
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Good job Simon can't wait to see it
What air injectors have you got on there?
They are off one of the world cars supplied by Field Motorsport. so we shall see!!!
Still need to sort that ecu swap/mod Jimbo!
06-07-2011, 06:42 PM
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Fair enough, must be new wrc cars? As escort wry used the old type!
Yeah I know, I forgot to double check today buy will in the morning and then you can send it up
07-07-2011, 07:31 AM
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Great work mate
08-10-2011, 08:40 PM
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08-10-2011, 08:44 PM
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Looks stunning Simon. Is it taxed and tested and on the road now then?
08-10-2011, 08:44 PM
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Amazzing car mate you should be delighted
08-10-2011, 09:07 PM
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Look very nice as all ways but i think the Battery being there lets it down a bit . i would just go for a black battery box over in the corner some were
08-10-2011, 09:13 PM
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Look very nice as all ways but i think the Battery being there lets it down a bit . i would just go for a black battery box over in the corner some were
Yeah , fair one . im still undecided myself thats why its not been properly fitted yet .
08-10-2011, 09:32 PM
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Love your car mate ,have you thought about black headlamps
08-10-2011, 09:42 PM
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Love your car mate ,have you thought about black headlamps
I have but i wanna keep the car standard!!!!!!