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[Danzetec]

I've been half fancying another estate after my temporary one proved quite good for the dog and shipping stuff about. So whilst browsing ebay I came across this Autumn green finesse estate. It had been part exchanged at the ford dealership that had supplied it, 2 owners, full service history and only 58k miles from new I thought it would be the ideal replacement for the 5 door.

Its got a good solid shell and pretty tidy paintwork, I couldn't turn it down and won it for only £486!





So I've been pretty busy setting about stripping the 5 door down and building the estate up

Click here for info on my previous escort

The 325mm AP Racing 4-pots are finally living under my 16" Compomotive MO's



Got ST170 rear brake setup fitted and after waiting far far too long, the Spax coilovers finally arrived and I'm pretty pleased with their adjustability





And a couple of shots with my brothers car earlier







I've also fitted an RS accesory spoiler for the estate, it doesn't have the screw covers on the top that fall off - Result!

The interior is in and I've kept the rear badges, although they have gone a bit stealth with a coat of satin black - as have the ford badge surrounds

Thats about it now styling wise, no further colour-coding and I'm keeping the orange side reps

So next we are now sorting the ECU, this is BEFORE the engine goes in, so I know it will run once installed

Edited by Danzetec, 26 November 2011 - 05:28 PM.

[bongo]

awesome! sleeper ftw

[Craig855S]

Nice and subtle, i like it, more pics in brighter daylight to come i hope?

[Ahmotorsport]

This is having the Turbo lump?!

[JoeyMk6]

Awesome

[Chris O]

It's took a bit of work to get it this far, but its worth it Dan. Now lets get that turbo lump in

[tezmanian devil]

Wicked, good call

[JC]

Very nice!

[Hezz]

looks fab, did you get it in this colour so you didnt have to change your sig?!

[Trig]

Nice change. When is the turbo lump going in here?

[Danzetec]

Thanks for the comments guys

Yeah it makes life easier having the same colour Hezz, means I could just swap the stuff over and I like the colour anyway

The turbo engine will be going in as soon as the other bits are ready for it but doubtful if I'll be going RSOC day at pod, especially without the turbo engine in
It may be installed for FITP but obviously I can take the car along as is, so I don't miss out

Don't worry Craig, I will be getting some better photos when we aren't running out of light

[MarkyMark]

Great stuff, should be alot fun when finished

[Stu]

It's a shame you didn't buy into my suggestion the other day Dan, it could be awesome

[Danzetec]

I really can't keep changing the plans or I'll never get there!

Looking forward to chatting to you about that tho Stu

[jghs83]

Looking forward to seeing this in the flesh. Will definetley see you at fitp.