dutchkev Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 as panel prefect this car is - to me there is still somthing missing, and its not a bigger engine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 as panel prefect this car is - to me there is still somthing missing, and its not a bigger engine!Huh? Elaborate, always open to suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchkev Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 wheels? its the only thing i can think of, i know the RS7's are fantastic alloys, but maybe look a little 'lost' if you get me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMark Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Lovely seats, looks a quality job too. You must be well pleased with them. Any plans to update the steering wheel?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 wheels? its the only thing i can think of, i know the RS7's are fantastic alloys, but maybe look a little 'lost' if you get me Wouldn't change them as wrapped in F1 rubber and like them, maybe the 17" version..... Lovely seats, looks a quality job too. You must be well pleased with them. Any plans to update the steering wheel?? Love them, Nope, not a fan of after market steering wheels, and prefer the GTi outta the escort range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 ELX Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 thats all i would change too just some nice rs7's in 17's or possibly 16's if you can find then in that size with about 30mil drop and then leave as it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchkev Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 thats what i was thinking, upping the size just a little, always did like the RS7's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madxrcabby Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 seats look comfy as fook as said all id do is a different engine , and the 17" rs7's with a slight drop , would finish the car off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk5b Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 great prosject the car looks amazing! love the whole thing! keep it up =) il be watching this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymoon Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 very nice monkey! haha car is great too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nick Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Always something better each time i check this thread! AMAZING car, i just got round to spraying my skirts n spats, yours is pretty much exactly how i want mine, cept the alloys and interior! i want gti alloys n interior! And keep my 1.6 otherwise i just couldnt afford insurance lol! Keep up the good work! Have to compare sometime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmetallica Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 want to have a go again at a new centre console you want to do one like in the st. they extend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 thats all i would change too just some nice rs7's in 17's or possibly 16's if you can find then in that size with about 30mil drop and then leave as it Its dropped nicely on -30's, tempted to get some 17's just for shows? thats what i was thinking, upping the size just a little, always did like the RS7's they are pricey.... maybe if some one gave me some! seats look comfy as fook as said all id do is a different engine , and the 17" rs7's with a slight drop , would finish the car off Cheers, yeah thinkin about the engine,.... long way off if it hapens... great prosject the car looks amazing! love the whole thing! keep it up =) il be watching this one Cheers matey! very nice monkey! haha car is great too! Cheers... them monkeys get about! Always something better each time i check this thread! AMAZING car, i just got round to spraying my skirts n spats, yours is pretty much exactly how i want mine, cept the alloys and interior! i want gti alloys n interior! And keep my 1.6 otherwise i just couldnt afford insurance lol! Keep up the good work! Have to compare sometime! Cheers, the gti interior is nice, but once you've had RS2k seats never go back! want to have a go again at a new centre console you want to do one like in the st. they extend. MMMM can you send me some pics of yours please matey? they dont have ST's in my breakers but may give me inspiration need to get some updated pics up when back on my PC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Had a little play with some material I had: this http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa82/lordjc1983/Silver%20Escort/DSC02073.jpg taken apart to make this: http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa82/lordjc1983/Silver%20Escort/DSC02075.jpg then using it as a template to make this: http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa82/lordjc1983/Silver%20Escort/DSC02076.jpg then bit of thread and glue: http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa82/lordjc1983/Silver%20Escort/DSC02077.jpg then popped it in: http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa82/lordjc1983/Silver%20Escort/DSC02226-1.jpg similar with the gear gaiter to make this: http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa82/lordjc1983/Silver%20Escort/DSC02246.jpg then also spot the difference: (Hezz will love them) http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa82/lordjc1983/Silver%20Escort/DSC02245.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa82/lordjc1983/Silver%20Escort/DSC02222-1.jpg and a new toy: http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa82/lordjc1983/Silver%20Escort/DSC02230-1.jpg Hopefully the other half here soon :-) Got a few more plans in progress for the rest of the alcantara I have spare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massivewangers Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Like the gaitors a lot mate! Would like to have a proper look at this sometime, will hopefully catch it at a show. The other half should be with you soon I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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