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Sexy Ford you got there :wub:

This too rich for the car ? Spoiler not hatch ? Too much ? Or wanting to keep it looking fairly stock ?

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11 hours ago, Ian Lanc said:

Sexy Ford you got there :wub:

This too rich for the car ? Spoiler not hatch ? Too much ? Or wanting to keep it looking fairly stock ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ford-escort-rs-turbo-90-spec-rear-spoiler-race-track-rs-rare-/302267301041?hash=item466088fcb1:g:yyMAAOSwDmBY2~~A

Cheers mate. :D

I've been thinking about a rear spoiler for a while, but been in two minds as I quite like it without one. :D

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1 hour ago, JC600 said:

Cheers mate. :D I've been thinking about a rear spoiler for a while, but been in two minds as I quite like it without one. :D

To behonest I'd take the escort back to a stock look! Can't beat an un-molested look on a classic old Escort. 

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This is my Sons mate RS Turbo! Just about all brand new now & only ever sees dry roads.

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5 hours ago, Ian Lanc said:

To behonest I'd take the escort back to a stock look! Can't beat an un-molested look on a classic old Escort. 

Not really changed on the outside, only red bumper insert. Wheels are Ford (can't have smaller than 15's due to S2 RST front brake set up), spot lights are Ford accessories items, exhaust is small and subtle (2 1/4" rolled out tip). Exhaust is 2" bore, helps the XR3i efi engine breath better. It's been made so it's not loud either. :) 

1 hour ago, Ian Lanc said:

This is my Sons mate RS Turbo! Just about all brand new now & only ever sees dry roads.

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That is really nice, but I like to use mine whatever the weather. :) 

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At Ripon classic car show today. :) 

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Drove really well, just can't wait to get the new springs fitted. So it's a bit more comfortable. :) 

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She looks lovely mate. I bet a fair few passerby's see the car and turn and say ''Wow look at that lovely old escort''

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9 hours ago, Ian Lanc said:

She looks lovely mate. I bet a fair few passerby's see the car and turn and say ''Wow look at that lovely old escort''

Cheers mate, does turn a few heads. And people stopping to ask me questions at Petrol stations, in car parks etc. :D

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Brother sent me some photos today, H&R racing springs and new top mount kits fitted. Looks loads higher, but not too high. Pic was taken straight off the ramp, so will settle a bit. Once settled, I'll get the tracking done. :D

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Out with the old

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In with the new

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Back on the ground

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Will get some better pics once it's settled a bit. :D

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Get attacking the rusty arms! :sad:

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1 hour ago, Ian Lanc said:

Get attacking the rusty arms! :sad:

It's a rolling project, had to get it running and driving correctly first. Mechanicals are my no1 priority, cosmetics will be done. It's only surface rust, car is solid and rot free. :D

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MOT done and passed, failed first go. Washer jets were blocked, only thing I forgot to check. Probably because I hardly use them, as I keep the windows clean. :) 

Sitting better today too. :D

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Got the Escort back this morning,  handles really well. Loads better with the - 40mm springs.......then it decided to have a oil leak (don't think she likes being away lol). Just the engine oil pressure switch. So picked a new one up today, fitted, Topped up, ran up and tested. No leaks found, except my weepy sump gasket. :D

By the looks of it, a 27 year old oil pressure switch. 

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New one fitted, engine cleaned as best I could to check for leaks. 

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Then a quick wash. :D

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Went out all morning in the Escort, around 50-60 miles. Drives, handles, grips and sits loads better. So well happy now. :D

Picked up a new dash surround too, with coin holder, and just two button holes. As I don't have heated front screen, or electric mirrors. Trip computer only registers 0mpg, and beeps all the time. 

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Also refitted my steering wheel and boss, as previous owner had it fitted at 10 O clock position. 

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Couple of pics of how it's sitting now. 

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Loving the mk4
I've had 3 escorts in my teens.
Mk3 1.6 ghia , mk3 Rs 16 ( was frontal accident repaired so sold it after a few yrs. Then mk4 Xr3i. After that i had 2 orion 16i ghia' s .
Yunii

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Not the best start at 08:45 this morning, reversed out the garage. Thought, what's those wet spots that are quickly disappearing?......answer, petrol! :(

One split fuel pipe, off the high pressure fuel pump, around the tank to the tube that runs to the front of the car. 

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Replaced the pipe, checked for leaks and went for a long drive. All good again, and even stopped for some pics. :D

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Wasn't happy with the paint on my headlights, so stripped them down and re-painted them. :D

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Re-fitted

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Also got some new genuine fuel/brake pipe clips. Not fitted yet. 

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Not done much with the Escort lately, just driving and enjoying it. :D

Few pics after a blast this morning. :D

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Finally got a RS steering wheel boss at a sensible price. :D

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New bolts to OE spec. 

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Quick coat of satin black. 

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Steering wheel fitted. 

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All mounted, looks loads better and the wheel is positioned better too. :D

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This thread probably won't be updated anymore. Not paying $399 a year to host pictures that have been free for the 10 years I've been using Photobucket. 

Don't have the time to transfer all the pics to a different hosting site.

Forums are struggling enough without crap like this. This will finish a lot of forums off. :(

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Sad to hear it Jamie but i fully understand your frustration with this photobucket rip off and just hope you don't give up coming on the forums mate as it just won't be the same :( ..

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On 4/21/2017 at 8:19 PM, JC600 said:

Fitted a new head unit as I wanted Bluetooth because all my music is on my phone. So got a new Pioneer head unit, all works perfectly. Happy days. 😄

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Also, new strut top mount kits have arrived. Just waiting for the H&R springs to arrive. 😄

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Head unit looked great mate and wish I could of been at the meet with you to see all the other lovely Fords as it looked like a really morning .

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