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[P-reg-Turbo]

looks great, wish i still had mine, a great little car which was underated

[Ratspeed]

That looks fudgekin brutal! Awesome job!

[knuckles]

blimey !

its been a while since i saw the progress on this. Paint work is beyond amazing even if it is a red car.
cant help thinking it would look better with some amber indicators

[rs-tom]

ambers are for the weak lol . i neeeeeeeeed wheels that look tuff but also handle well

[rs-tom]

anyone know if these will fit the offset is et 16

http://www.midlandwheels.com/Shop/P-276 ... serts.html

[3lward]

it looks savage!

[rs-tom]

Savage is good

[Smo]

anyone know if these will fit the offset is et 16

http://www.midlandwheels.com/Shop/P-276 ... serts.html

Well at ET16 and 6J, they're going to stick out 16mm more than standard XR2 wheels which are ET32 and 6J if I remember rightly? Or are the originals 5.5J? If so, then they may stick out a bit more!

Depends how low and stiff you're going to go, and how close the original wheels were to the arches already?

[Ratspeed]

I'm with Clark, Ginger indicators will top it off

[rs-tom]

Iv got a new set il try em on

[knuckles]

I'm with Clark, Ginger indicators will top it off

[rs-tom]

just a small update

took delivery of these today . new from midland wheels with a set of bolts

chose these because there the best looking 6j wheels . the 7j wheels look better but dont want the hassle











need tyres now then off to powerflex for full set of bushs then custom springs

[jakerowles]

They're going to look mint , they should really suit it

[rs-tom]

Hope so mate

[jayrs]

very nice mate.
good call with the 6j, the mk2 can be a bit of a pain for wider wheels

[FRSJON]

im liking that!

[knuckles]

On the rear with the fiesta mk6 steels my mk2 is running im having to use 12mm hub centric spacers to allow clearance from the trailing arms rubbing the tyres.
Up the front i use 5mm spacers to allow clearance from the shock cup rubbing the tyre.

6j wheels will defo give you some issues so choose your tyres carefully !

[rs-tom]

I have looked into it mate I need 5mm spacers on the front and that's it using 175 50 13s

[Smo]

Are these the ET16 wheels? If so, I'll be surprised if you need any spacers!

[knuckles]

I have looked into it mate I need 5mm spacers on the front and that's it using 175 50 13s

you didnt mention above they were 13's

i thought you were going for 15's ?

[jakerowles]

so when will they be getting some rubber ? i want to see them on the car

[rs-tom]

I have looked into it mate I need 5mm spacers on the front and that's it using 175 50 13s

you didnt mention above they were 13's

i thought you were going for 15's ?

i wanted small wheels to help my handleing as il be using it for track days aswell as odd road use. but like i said b4 i can change wheels at anytime
thats the good thing about wheels lol.

[rs-tom]

so when will they be getting some rubber ? i want to see them on the car

probably go get the rubber on friday from midland wheels but wheels wont be fitted till i have fitted all powerflex bushes adjustable rear panhard rod and lowered it some moe.

yeah there et16

[rs-tom]

bit of an update fellas

ordered some gaz coilovers so bin gettin the car s suspension and brakin sorted

ordered new callipers today and just recieved new goodridge braided brake lines

while the car was up in the air iv removed all the suspension and gave the whole underside another thin coat of wax oil

sorry bout s**t pic quality








got ma new yokos fitted to ma new wheels




wired the front spots up made a good job of them very neat



got a brand new numberplate light from ford ya cant really tell in the pic but it looks a load better

also brought a luke tow strap




hopefully my shocks n springs should be here in the next week then il order my full powerflex kit and get it all rolling again

few random pics from today















thats all for today
coments welcome

[jayrs]

coming on really well mate, wont be long before your be enjoying the thrills of a mk2 again

[rs-tom]

Lol iv never driven a mk2

[jayrs]

ah well, your in for a treat then mate
well i think you are, i love driving the xr2s, even in std form they handle so well, there like go karts, great fun mate

[Ratspeed]

Same wheels ive. got on the mk1, but mine are 14x6.

Mines dropped on coilies too but i didnt need an adjustable rod to sort the rear out

[rs-tom]

bit of an update ppl

got my dash back last week n fitted it . whent back in quite easy it looks really good pictures dont do it justice

this allowed me to get the front bit of cage in . glad it fitted as i never trial fitted it after welding the mountin plates in













also had my carriers blasted all good to go with new calipers and braided lines




and recieved full bush kit from floflex not they look really good n alto fit really well so we will see how they go




just waiting for my coilovers so i can bolt it all back together

thanks comments welcome

[Michael!]

if it was legal and morally acceptable to marry a car.

your car would be my wife be the end of tomorrow...

[rs-tom]

Lol who cares if it ain't

[Michael!]

hahaha!

whats next with it?

[rs-tom]

Fit coilovers fit all breaks refurb rear hubs new bearings cylinders shoes handbrake cable ect fit bushes then gauges n foot plates . Nothing exspensive left .hopefully put a focus rs engine in it next winter

[rs-tom]

update time

bin bit busy last week or so

firstly removed rear drums and backing plates to get them cleaned so i could paint em up ready for all new bearings shoes hoses ect ect

before cleaning




after










fitted polly bushes to tie rods,trailing arms ect ect







got some gaz coilovers with 7" rear springs . got busy fitting them







then on to fit rear brakes

new bearings ,shoes, braided brake lines ,cylinders and handbrake cable











got a insitu adjuster for the panhard rod and got busy fitting that







bit of paint and polly bushes



fitted









next was front end

new callipers, discs pads braided lines, ball joints ect ect







also filled the gear box ( why is the plug on the side ?????)

whatta borin process



also got some tim gauges just mock fitted not plumbed in yet



next job is bleed brakes n fit wheels and adjust the shocks. hope it sits ok

comments pleasee

[Ratspeed]

Springs seem short at 7 inch. What poundage are they?