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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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whats the best tyre size to fit 18'' Mo's?
car lowered 25mm
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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I've got yoko paradas 215/35/18 bayjoo spec springs et 35 hth.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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Hi mate running 8x18 mo,s on my saph 25mm lowered tyres 215 35 18 toyo t1rs and no arch mods.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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Get some pics up m8.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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On 18" I guess 215/40 is the best size on saff
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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Hi mate running 8x18 mo,s on my saph 25mm lowered tyres 215 35 18 toyo t1rs and no arch mods.

get a pic up mate..

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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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mate that looks stunning..spec?
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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looks realy well mate! i love MO'S in silver!!!
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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My 92 saph on 8x18 mo







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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 10:45 PM
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are those carbon c pillars?where from?whats the fit like?
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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O yes they are and rear number plate surround got them from creative carbon he still makes the number plate surrounds but the c pillar ones i had to beg him to make them 4 me cos he stopped making them they fit like a dream or they wouldnt be on my car.


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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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cheeRS for that matey..really looks a stunner..we planning to come down to Guernsey in the summer.will deffo give u a shout for a proper looksy.thanx
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 11:09 PM
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Yeh 4 sure want to come over for one of your meets aswell.

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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 08:01 AM
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Have u got any pics of yours?
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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very nice car clean

what offset are the wheels thanks
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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Et 35 mate
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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would et35 still be ok on a 2wd saph?
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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I think 4x4 offset is different to 2wd but dont quote me on that.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 5490cossie
I think 4x4 offset is different to 2wd but dont quote me on that.
yeah i have that feeling too but not sure either
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Look gorgeous them wheels,

really wanting these for mine in anthracite but not sure of the arches. Some say they need to be rolled some don't?
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by saphcosmike
Look gorgeous them wheels,

really wanting these for mine in anthracite but not sure of the arches. Some say they need to be rolled some don't?
my arches havent been rolled and its 25mm lowered aswell and have had it 5 up and loaded boot no touch downs on the arches but did the exhaust once or twice
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Originally Posted by 5490cossie
my arches havent been rolled and its 25mm lowered aswell and have had it 5 up and loaded boot no touch downs on the arches but did the exhaust once or twice
nice car ..... I know it well .... It was mine before my brother bought it...
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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nice car ..... I know it well .... It was mine before my brother bought it...
mate do you any pics of your escoss?
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by fezzajsy
mate do you any pics of your escoss?
there are a couple of pictures taken at last years show on channel islands car scene web page .. But i can get my brother to post some up ...
Auralis blue .. Small turbo ... Standard power ... 1996 .. 48500 miles
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ive only seen one pic that Dean put up on here..need mooore
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Originally Posted by fezzajsy
ive only seen one pic that dean put up on here..need mooore:dd:
too easy .... Will post some up too date pictures .. When it comes out the garage .....
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by fezzajsy
ive only seen one pic that Dean put up on here..need mooore

Some more of my brothers and my mates escort.



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Me and dean are hoping to come to jersey this year for your car show ... Trouble is its such a pain getting on the bloody car ferry as the front spoiler/splitter is so low and condor dont give a toss
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Originally Posted by mark freestone
Me and dean are hoping to come to jersey this year for your car show ... Trouble is its such a pain getting on the bloody car ferry as the front spoiler/splitter is so low and condor dont give a toss
would be nice if you would come over..care looks sweet mate,we deffo need to do a meet..send me some pics when its out
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Originally Posted by fezzajsy
would be nice if you would come over..care looks sweet mate,we deffo need to do a meet..send me some pics when its out
yeah will do ... I am on holiday in a couple of weeks ..... So i will have it out then ,,, to do some work on her .. There have been some changes since those photos .. Ie .. The rocker cover has been colour coded and i have removed some of the bling and have replaced it with creative carbon fibre .. I have a bedroom full of parts to fit ...
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Originally Posted by fezzajsy
would be nice if you would come over..care looks sweet mate,we deffo need to do a meet..send me some pics when its out
Whats your lot doing for ford fair this year? How many of jsy rs owners club going?

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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 5490cossie
Whats your lot doing for ford fair this year? How many of jsy rs owners club going?
yeh man..about 10-15 cars going to FF at the moment leaving 30th july back 3rd aug.you going?
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by fezzajsy
yeh man..about 10-15 cars going to FF at the moment leaving 30th july back 3rd aug.you going?
Yep me and my bro are going u will have to tell me time and which boat u are on so i can book the boat and where u staying.
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will do that mate.
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Originally Posted by fezzajsy
will do that mate.
when do you think you will have the boat sailing times mate ,,,,, as we need to book before it gets full and expensive ..... also do you know where u r staying yet ....
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