EscortPaul Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Hi to everyone My previous cars were mainly escorts of which I had three. My last one was a pepper red SI 1.6 but had it seven years and was very reliable, but I eventually got bored with it and wanted something that looked a bit more sporty. So I decided to look for the GTI and found one quite local for a reasonable price of £700, so took the plunge. To date its cost a fortune so far and have only had it since October. To date its had a new cambelt, drive belt, water pump, front pads and discs, rear shoes and cylinders, exhaust, coolant and oil change, clutch cable and pedal quadrant replacement. Yet still to do, which begins next week is, lots of welding underneath (jacking points/chassis rail). Then at some point in spring both rear arches cut out and repaired as they are just starting to bubble.Although it has cost a fair bit of cash I think its worth it as its looks in good nick for a 12 year old car. Once all the bodywork is done then I can start to look at mods, and the first one is to drop it 30/40mm.Enjoy the pics and please comment. http://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/22691.jpghttp://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/22692.jpghttp://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/22693.jpghttp://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/22694.jpghttp://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/22695.jpghttp://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/22696.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwd Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Wow, that looks like a fantastic example. Welcome to the forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscortPaul Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 Wow, that looks like a fantastic example. Welcome to the forums Thx It looks like its been well looked after for sure, except the underside lol! At least I have a car in good nick to start plunging money into! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchkev Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 looks in good nick tha fella! welcome to EVO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massivewangers Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Sounds like its keeping you busy Welcome along though, don't see too many silver three doors, looks nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscortPaul Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 ^^ Thx for the comments guys, as and when it progresses I will update with pics. Ps its good to be here on a dedicated Escort site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectrs2k Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 welcome to evo nice looking gti you have whats your plans for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscortPaul Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 welcome to evo nice looking gti you have whats your plans for it? Hi After dropping it, I will be on the lookout for some 16" Mondeo wheels, then chucking on a stainless steel exhaust, though undecided on which yet. Induction kit, then onto the i.c.e. as its all standard at the mo. Anything else that i should do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectrs2k Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) its your car mate its up to you most on here tend to look the same with the mondeos and exhaust with a laguna splitter there is of course the option of rs interior rs engine mondeo engine rs accessory kit its up to you mate as said but a few choice upgrades would be rear seat carpets out of an estatesix speed wiper stalks + relayelectric mirrorsintermitant rear wiper relay (found in estates)and you can get a boot slam panel cover (think found in estates and ghias)ghia chrome interior handlescolour coded exterior handles Edited January 23, 2010 by projectrs2k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Welcome along mate! Good to see one being looked after! Your plans sound good too, Bit like mine lol. Look forward to some more pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscortPaul Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 Welcome along mate! Good to see one being looked after! Your plans sound good too, Bit like mine lol. Look forward to some more pictures Cheers mate I see yours a few pages back, must say making good progress with it and looks in fine nick. I like the door handles, inside and out makes a nice touch. Will be on the lookout now, me thinks! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haych Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 now that is a fantastic looking gti! I have to ask, instead of getting a gti, why didn't you replica the pepper red instead? would it have been cheaper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscortPaul Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 now that is a fantastic looking gti! I have to ask, instead of getting a gti, why didn't you replica the pepper red instead? would it have been cheaper? Thx The reason being, to be totally honest was I was never keen on the colour for some reason. I only bought it because a mate was selling it very cheap, as he just paid off the finance and wanted a new car. Also the rear arches were in a terrible state and there was a lot of work needed underneath with welding, but most of all I just fancied a 3dr instead lol! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyw1980 Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Welcome to the site mate, looks very nice, just bought a 3dr gti to replace my 5dr finesse, that gonna cost me a few quid to sort out as well so can sympathise with that lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscortPaul Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 Welcome to the site mate, looks very nice, just bought a 3dr gti to replace my 5dr finesse, that gonna cost me a few quid to sort out as well so can sympathise with that lol Thx So what have you got to sort out on yours then? I am sure it will be worth it coz its a nice car to drive, well compared to my old 1.6si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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