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Author The reason my user name is mk4_boy (for the ford lovers)
Minty_Fresh
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Registered: 1st May 08
Location: westmidlands
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22nd Feb 10 at 19:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

found the old project threads so thought i would show the 3 mk4 escorts that i have owned..

red one...

1.3 popular (1989)

1.6 cvh
ashley 4branch and straight through with 3'' tip
88spec front recaros
rs turbo clocks, dash, light/clock, steering wheel
lowered - front 70mm. rear 100mm
s2 alloys











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green one...on show at ford fair "07"









engine:

efi engine.
t3 conversion
full scorpion 2.5'' system
pipercross filter
-31 actuator
front mounted grs intercooler with twin kenlowe fans
running 8/10psi @ 151bhp

brakes:

rs turbo s2 front brakes

wheels:

diamond cut rs s2 alloys
avon tyres (195/50/15s)

interior:

full recaro 90spec interior
rs turbo steering wheel
jw boost gauge
rear bolt-in rollcage

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engine:

1.6 cvh (rebuilt with 10k miles on it,
32/34 carb (bigger then usual)
slight head work (not 100%)
kent cvh 22 cam
kent vernier pulley
ashley 4-2-1 manifold
ashley straight through exhaust
5 speed lsd gearbox (series 2 rs turbo)

exterior:

sticker plate on bonnet
twin headlights (can sell with standard lights and clear indicators if wanted)
bonnet raisers

interior:

fully stripped with all sound deadening removed
88 spec recaros up front
rs turbo steering wheel
sparco 3 point harnesses
6 point omp rollcage with cargo net

suspension/wheels:

black s2 alloys with 195/50/15 tyres (all with good tread)
60mm gmax springs

brakes:

cosworth front brakes (drilled and grooved discs)
braided brake lines
new brake fluid

fir3vip3r
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Registered: 14th Jun 06
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
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22nd Feb 10 at 19:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

get an Rs turbo!
cjohnson
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Registered: 27th Apr 08
Location: silsden,west yorks.Drive: Astra van
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22nd Feb 10 at 19:30   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I love these cars. Hard to find mint ones like these though now mate eh.
Minty_Fresh
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22nd Feb 10 at 19:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by fir3vip3r
get an Rs turbo!


i could easily if i wanted to but i prefer a nice base model mk4 (as you can see)
danc20let
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Registered: 21st Feb 10
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22nd Feb 10 at 20:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

awsome

look so nice these


[Edited on 22-02-2010 by danc20let]
Dan.H
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22nd Feb 10 at 20:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Look mint them mate im just about to start working on my mk4 cab
thegsi
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Registered: 3rd Feb 07
Location: Kidderminster Drives: Evo (you can't afford one)
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22nd Feb 10 at 20:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Must be a Black Country thing.
jr
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22nd Feb 10 at 20:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

i will allways know of you as bonus boy regardless
andy1868
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Location: Burscough, Lancashire
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22nd Feb 10 at 20:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

my mates just bought a minter MK4 for £200, its a 1.3 popular plus but its absolute mint. he's looking for some RS wheels and i think these pictures are really going to sway the tide for him
Eck
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
Location: Lundin Links, Fife
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22nd Feb 10 at 21:08   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I think they all look absolutely awesome.
DaveB
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22nd Feb 10 at 21:45   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Silver one is lovely
wwwNOOBcom
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Registered: 28th Oct 09
Location: Shettleston, Glasgow City
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22nd Feb 10 at 21:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Seen them all on passionford, all nice
Minty_Fresh
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22nd Feb 10 at 22:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

thanks for the comments guys, tempted to get another as a daily run about..
Jamie-C
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Registered: 3rd Jun 08
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22nd Feb 10 at 22:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Silver one isn't to my taste but the other 2 look awesome
scaron5188
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Registered: 17th Apr 08
Location: Chippenham, Drives: arden 2.0 sport
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22nd Feb 10 at 23:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

red one looks lovelly mate. but loving the wheels on the green one
random dav
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
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23rd Feb 10 at 14:02   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I loved the green one, remember that at fordfair


WRLFC !

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Daimo B
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23rd Feb 10 at 14:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Red 1.6

I used to have one of those bad boys, first car

I roll it. The only accident (car) i've had
mike56gte
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Registered: 23rd Jun 09
Location: Fife, scotland Drives: Audi S3
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23rd Feb 10 at 14:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

nice!! all 3 look amazin love old skool fords. dont really like any of the fords that came after these!(apart from the cossie )

 
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