hicksy Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Bargain that!! Get yourself over to www.rs2000-16v.com - great lads on there and great source of info there for those engines. Ive been a member there for years, ive only just started posting though. Ive got a little update, its now parked up in my friends workshop awaiting its heart transplant. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/tomhicks1/IMG_1321.jpg While i was waiting i thought id take the silly wiring out that was put in many moons ago for a sub, and also the remains of a clifford alarm (its been disconnected and there were no fobs with the car) I got quite alot of wire out http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/tomhicks1/IMG_1320.jpg Here is the replacement engine almost ready to go in http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/tomhicks1/IMG_1322.jpg Im going to get the std rocker cover and the std red plug cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicksy Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 A little update with the RS, the engine is in a running like a dream, i have a wiring problem somewhere and the battery keeps going flat Heres some pictures This the Isle of Wight method of removing an engine and gearbox I lowered the engine onto a trolley with the engine hoist then raised the car with a tractor http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/tomhicks1/IMG_1339.jpg http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/tomhicks1/IMG_1376.jpg Today i got the polish out and gave it a quick once over http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/tomhicks1/IMG_1371.jpg http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/tomhicks1/IMG_1372.jpg http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/tomhicks1/IMG_1368.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Nice work pal. Car looks mint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingeRS2K Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Looking good there. Is that drivers front wing a slight shade lighter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicksy Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Looking good there. Is that drivers front wing a slight shade lighter? The whole front end seems to be, the bonnet/bumper and both wings are the same colour, the rest of the car is slightly darker. If i keep it ill probably get it resprayed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongo Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 good news,nice quick turnaround. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingeRS2K Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Looking good there. Is that drivers front wing a slight shade lighter? The whole front end seems to be, the bonnet/bumper and both wings are the same colour, the rest of the car is slightly darker. If i keep it ill probably get it resprayed Hmm, as long it drives in a straight line and gives you fun. What the hell!! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicksy Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Looking good there. Is that drivers front wing a slight shade lighter? The whole front end seems to be, the bonnet/bumper and both wings are the same colour, the rest of the car is slightly darker. If i keep it ill probably get it resprayed Hmm, as long it drives in a straight line and gives you fun. What the hell!! Lol It doesnt bother me too much, it was only £500 so i didnt expect a minter lol I think the front end is the orignal colour and the doors/rear quaters are a different colour. It could be down to when the rear arches were replaced, i dont think its accident damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingeRS2K Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Looking good there. Is that drivers front wing a slight shade lighter? The whole front end seems to be, the bonnet/bumper and both wings are the same colour, the rest of the car is slightly darker. If i keep it ill probably get it resprayed Hmm, as long it drives in a straight line and gives you fun. What the hell!! Lol It doesnt bother me too much, it was only £500 so i didnt expect a minter lol I think the front end is the orignal colour and the doors/rear quaters are a different colour. It could be down to when the rear arches were replaced, i dont think its accident damage. For £500 I'd be inclined to agree with you there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 u plannin on keepin it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scort4life Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Nice looking car, I'm jealous! Cant find a nice looking car for that price here!Now slap a set of deep dish rims and stretched tire on it and lower it a little, and you'llhave one nice show and go car. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicksy Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 u plannin on keepin it? Well i was......but im not so sure now. Im quite a big guy and i dont fit in the Recaros very well, the Recaros in my ST170 are much more fitting for my arse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 u plannin on keepin it? Well i was......but im not so sure now. Im quite a big guy and i dont fit in the Recaros very well, the Recaros in my ST170 are much more fitting for my arse Put ST170 Recaro's in it then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 or sell it to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicksy Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 u plannin on keepin it? Well i was......but im not so sure now. Im quite a big guy and i dont fit in the Recaros very well, the Recaros in my ST170 are much more fitting for my arse Put ST170 Recaro's in it then! I could, but i like my ST170 too much or sell it to me! It will be forsale in the next few months i expect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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