steve mk2 Posted January 21, 2007 Author Report Posted January 21, 2007 What's wrong with a bit of vinyl? i personally would love to keep the vinal but its starting to rust underneath because their is trapped moisture so its comeing off before it gets worse plus my car stays on the road coz i dont have a garrage so i think its a good idea.
steve mk2 Posted January 21, 2007 Author Report Posted January 21, 2007 I have a plan... sell me your car and then u'll have more money for a new one I really like ur car and was admiring it at the ace...yes i was the weird one with the skull and crossbones scarf and nightmare b4 xmas bag lol i was embarrased to take my car into the carpark coz it was so dirty,,, had driven to surrey and back tht morning to pick up a mini mayfair for my girlfriend and didnt have a chance to wash it coz my dad and mates was ready to convoy off without me bloody pinto escorts ,,,, one day il keep up with them i wont tell them my plans and surprise them one day.
mk2_escort_chick Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 Its a really nice lil car...one day soon i'll have a osf. (hopefully)
steve mk2 Posted February 25, 2007 Author Report Posted February 25, 2007 okay the ship comes in in exactly 4 weeks but the problem is ive bassicaly bought everything already lol so now i have loads more to spend, decided not to get an engine just yet coz of my age and insurance etc so here is my list. 180 lbs _2" lowering springs ----- bought biliestein shocks -------- bought boot spoiler ------ bought roll top recaros ---- bought vinal roof removall and paint roof £200 (shal i or shant i.... will it be to much hassle than its worth with rust and stuff)????? strut brace £30 polybush kit £85 il have £600 left any ideas people?? wat other modifications should i do????? trying to avoid engine mods really until further notice. but would like to go a bit quicker??? maybe. beter diff (havent got a clue on ratios) 5 speed box ( for those long journeys and fuel economy??????) wat mods have you guys done that you realy recomend is worth it?????
Rick Posted February 25, 2007 Report Posted February 25, 2007 save the money until you really need it
steve mk2 Posted February 25, 2007 Author Report Posted February 25, 2007 save the money until you really need it no can do i find that impossible
butler2.8i Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 I would save some money cos if its anything like my car as soon as i replace parts with new, other parts start to sulk and decide to break in protest for not being replaced.
Mr Sam Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 suspension and brakes then with the left overs look out for a £50 pinto block and build it up
bomber1 Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 do the suspension and brakes then spend the rest on yer x-flow. the pinto conversion is a real c##t to do. u will pick up a real good modded x-flow for that
Arched Escy Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 do the suspension and brakes then spend the rest on yer x-flow. the pinto conversion is a real c##t to do. u will pick up a real good modded x-flow for that Totally disagree with you there mate!Pinto conversions no bother!Well mine wasn't....Oh and all my bits came off a rotten Sierra we got for bout €100!Apart from manifold and sump!
steve mk2 Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Posted March 23, 2007 i looked at a pinto conversion the other day and i herd alot about them and its put me write off em im deffo going for a 1700 xflow in future. well payday is here and im gonna start opening my wallet here is my shopping list - so far. 180lbs -2" springs - bought remove vinal roof and treat metal and get painted - done bilestein rear shock absorbers - bought RS2000 boot spoiler - bought RS2000 anti tramp kit - £45 decambered leafsprings - £60 full car hard/race polybush kit - £90 RS2000 standard front legs - taking a guess £80 oval strut brace which im gonna get powdercoated gloss white - £40 4x yokohoma a539 175/60/13 tyres - £158 black and silver tin square front plate - £30 i may have forgotten a few things im gonna wait a year till i get my 1700 and put it in coz i dont want to have to work my arse off at work every month just to pay off the insurance and have no money to myself. total - £503 - that leaves me with in my eyes a perfect looking car that handles well and £500 spare to go towards a 1700xflow in the future. anything ive forgotten or you highly recomend please tell me.
steve mk2 Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Posted March 23, 2007 oh yes and i want an electronic ignition conversion coz points are doing my head in. - £90
steve mk2 Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Posted March 23, 2007 should i go for superflex or get some from g.s escorts????
steve mk2 Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Posted March 23, 2007 super flex want 170 quid im gonna get poly race bushes for 70 quid.
arch Posted March 23, 2007 Report Posted March 23, 2007 wat about getin a auto rear axle an keepin a four speed box. best place to get 1 is scrap yards always p100s sieras an stuff ther so jus keep a look out but i still like the idea of a mental crossflow lol and beleave me u wanna try a twin choke b4 u go for twin carbs
steve mk2 Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Posted March 23, 2007 here is my shopping list - so far. 180lbs -2" springs - bought remove vinal roof and treat metal and get painted - done bilestein rear shock absorbers - bought RS2000 boot spoiler - bought RS2000 anti tramp kit - bought decambered leafsprings - decided not to buy waste of money rele full car hard/race polybush kit - bought MAC PHERSON INSERTS - BOUGHT oval strut brace which im gonna get powdercoated gloss white - bought 4x yokohoma a539 175/60/13 tyres - gonna wait till my current 175/65 wer out black and silver tin square front plate c- BOUGHT
Rick Posted March 23, 2007 Report Posted March 23, 2007 black and silver tin square front plate - £30 cant find anywer that does square ones????? try ratsport mate think they do
steve mk2 Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Posted March 23, 2007 wat about getin a auto rear axle an keepin a four speed box. best place to get 1 is scrap yards always p100s sieras an stuff ther so jus keep a look out but i still like the idea of a mental crossflow lol and beleave me u wanna try a twin choke b4 u go for twin carbs yer im gonna till i get a better job lol they are very costly. but the noise is worth it!!
steve mk2 Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Posted March 23, 2007 black and silver tin square front plate - £30 cant find anywer that does square ones????? try ratsport mate think they do i e-mailed them and im awaiting a reply.
Popuptoaster Posted March 23, 2007 Report Posted March 23, 2007 If you buy a rusty 2.0 litre capri, you'll be able to use the front suspension and brakes, rear drums, engine, box, rad, etc etc and you should still have change for polybushes and what not, you may even be able to sell on any bits you have left over.
steve mk2 Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Posted March 23, 2007 i aint got the space for a capper
steve mk2 Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Posted March 23, 2007 black and silver tin square front plate - £30 cant find anywer that does square ones????? try ratsport mate think they do i e-mailed them and im awaiting a reply. yes ratsport can do me one !!!!!!!!!!
Popuptoaster Posted March 23, 2007 Report Posted March 23, 2007 shame really, we bought a 2 litre laser last year for £300, ran it for a few months to make sure it was ok, then stripped it and fitted all the bits into a mk1, small notch cut in the sump and some body mods for the rad and thats about it, easily the cheapest way to get a pinto in there.
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