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Old 05-03-2006, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan
Looks great mate, a nice job done there by all accounts!

What plans you got for it this year, and shows or trackdays etc?
Definatley shows and as for track days ,my farther in law has a new scooby and the dealer has invited him and any friends to a track day to show what his car is capable off,he,s asked me to bring mine.Could be interesting.lol.
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New powerflex polybushes for the front arrived today.
Old 10-03-2006, 09:45 PM
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And also these FOCUS RS front brake pads.
Old 11-03-2006, 05:12 PM
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Battery tray all waxoiled now,should be good for another 15 years or so.Am now stuck on the car as suspension is still at the powdercoaters and still waiting for brake conversion brackets.
Old 11-03-2006, 06:22 PM
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looks good chap, but is that rust under the tray
Old 11-03-2006, 06:44 PM
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Love this car, gives me the go to go do mine, just its bloody freezing, plus da rain don't help, keep it up!!

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Originally Posted by rs nutta
looks good chap, but is that rust under the tray
Na its waxoyl I'd say, mate.
Old 12-03-2006, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by cheeRS
Originally Posted by rs nutta
looks good chap, but is that rust under the tray
Na its waxoyl I'd say, mate.
Yes,it's definatley wax oil.
Old 12-03-2006, 05:08 PM
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Just finished fitting the battery and heater motor back in.
Old 13-03-2006, 02:44 PM
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good work m8ty
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Looking great
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Looking very nice mate


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Old 13-03-2006, 05:37 PM
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That is beautiful..... well done for working so hard on it!!! respect!!!
Old 13-03-2006, 05:51 PM
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Cheers for all comments chaps,glad u like it.Am putting my brembo front callipers together now but still waiting for conversion brackets.
Old 13-03-2006, 06:04 PM
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Looking very nice mate keep the pics coming
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Brembo calipers all assembled with new pads,very pleased with them.Having trouble getting hold of adapter brackets though.
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Brembos look lush
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Old 15-03-2006, 06:33 PM
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lookin good mate, brakeslook pukka. Keep up the good work
Old 15-03-2006, 06:48 PM
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Sounds good mate, top job on the battery tray, looks spot on!

Can't wait till the brembo's are on, will look sweet!
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No big update .FORD rang today and said the new front anti-roll bar that i ordered 3 weeks ago is no longer available(QUICK RESPONSE I DON'T THINK)so now got to source a good second hand one to be powdercoated.Anyway got these today.NEW steering column bushes and new braided brake hoses,rear ones extra long for my rear disc conversion .
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How the hell have i managed to miss this thread for so long, cracking work going on here buddy
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Originally Posted by Lincolndanny
How the hell have i managed to miss this thread for so long, cracking work going on here buddy
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Cheers Danny,love yours in that colour .
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good work, looks immaculate

your car must be the one registered before mine. mine is H870
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Yep! The last ones are the best
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looking mustard mate
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Originally Posted by mercury grey minter


Reconditioned fuel pipe and petrol cap pipe.
hi mate,
where abouts is that fuelpipe located? as I need a pipe that bends exactly how that does for my project, and wanted to have a look on my RST tonite, as i only need a shabby one so could pick one up for buttons from a breakers or summit if its suitable

car looks wicked btw
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Originally Posted by Gra
Originally Posted by mercury grey minter


Reconditioned fuel pipe and petrol cap pipe.
hi mate,
where abouts is that fuelpipe located? as I need a pipe that bends exactly how that does for my project, and wanted to have a look on my RST tonite, as i only need a shabby one so could pick one up for buttons from a breakers or summit if its suitable

car looks wicked btw
I'm sure he wont mind me answering for him...Gra, the top pipe is the fuel pipe that goes from one end of the fuel pump to the tank. You can still get these from Ford as well.
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cool cheers
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Originally Posted by adamS2RST
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Reconditioned fuel pipe and petrol cap pipe.
hi mate,
where abouts is that fuelpipe located? as I need a pipe that bends exactly how that does for my project, and wanted to have a look on my RST tonite, as i only need a shabby one so could pick one up for buttons from a breakers or summit if its suitable

car looks wicked btw
I'm sure he wont mind me answering for him...Gra, the top pipe is the fuel pipe that goes from one end of the fuel pump to the tank. You can still get these from Ford as well.
OH!!! I wanted to answer that LOL..
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nice car mate, loving the brakes!
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Just a small update,have just dropped these off at REYLAND MOTORSPORT for measuring as i,m having custom made brackets.Also will be collecting front suspension from powdercoaters on friday.
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Also got this front wheel bearing kit Ł30..FORD wanted Ł70.Hope to fit this weekend with complete powdercoated front suspension
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Originally Posted by mercury grey minter
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Originally Posted by mercury grey minter


Reconditioned fuel pipe and petrol cap pipe.
hi mate,
where abouts is that fuelpipe located? as I need a pipe that bends exactly how that does for my project, and wanted to have a look on my RST tonite, as i only need a shabby one so could pick one up for buttons from a breakers or summit if its suitable

car looks wicked btw
I'm sure he wont mind me answering for him...Gra, the top pipe is the fuel pipe that goes from one end of the fuel pump to the tank. You can still get these from Ford as well.
OH!!! I wanted to answer that LOL..
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Keep us updated fella, custom brackets sounds
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Collected all my suspension bits from CENTRAL BLAST CLEANING.Only 30 miles from my front door.RESULT
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Got a new lower arm as old one had a split rubber.
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Lower arms all powdercoated.Also got all new suspension bolts from FORD and bought grease for cv joints and bearings.


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