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1andonlywhitie
  • 1andonlywhitie
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Post #1 post 11th January 2009 - 06:43 PM
This is just an update on my Ford Escort...
I recently painted this myself. Now, I'm probably gonna get flamed to the shit on quality of the job etc. But whatever. It's better than the paint that was on there before and it does actually look quite presentable for a home-made streeter. Anyway, on with the specs...

Engine:
1600 Kent motor. Rebuilt, converted to unleaded, mildly decked head, street cam, 32/36 downdraft on GT manifold.

Exhaust:
4-1 extractors and a full 2 inch 'zaust.

Suspension:
2 litre struts up front, lowered springs. Rear is slightly lower leaf springs.. old skool.

Wheels:
13" Sampson Engineering rims, running with 205/60x13 Nankangs.

Modifications:
Steering wheel, gear knob, changed door trim colour, new seats(Same as old ones, just red pleather instead of tan fabric).

Stereo Audio / Visual:
Kenwood headunit, 2x 4 inch speakers up front with a cheap sub in the boot... not great quality but gives ample "doof" for cruising around.

Estimated Power:
Not much at all... never been on a dyno or to a track/strip... yet... but it's not that powerful, just fun in the wet... biggrin.gif
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  • jks24
    Post #2

    nice car mate my dad loves these

    ZCH91
    Post #3

    paint looks pretty good i reckon
    nice work mate

    GemBro
    Post #4

    Really clean mate, no idea why you would get flamed at doing you own paint job, its pretty good,

    Welldone mate, Im taking it that its acrylic? Love the 2nd pic

    shreksoarer
    Post #5

    well done man. good job of the paint imo

    fatsun
    Post #6

    Get a little coin together and go a 2L pinto with all the bells and whistles. You wont look back! The paint looks alright for a DIY job, but just not sure on the front grill. Either way GL with it man biggrin.gif

    like the plates wink.gif

    1andonlywhitie
    Post #7

    Thanks guys...

    As for the paint... it's polyurethane topcoat.

    And as for the 2L Pinto.. I've thought about it but if I was gonna swap the engine I'd be goin for something more modern.. I was thinkin maybe worked 1.8L MX5 engine as it would be compact enough to avoid interfering with the brake booster etc... I posted a topic in the Pre 1985 forum but no-one seems to have any info on what stuff like engine mounts/stuff to make it work would cost so that idea is still in dream land... laugh.gif

    Rusty Night
    Post #8

    looks better in white than silver wink.gif

    1andonlywhitie
    Post #9

    QUOTE(Rusty Night @ Jan 12 2009, 04:03 PM) [snapback]1283414003[/snapback]

    looks better in white than silver wink.gif


    Ha, thanks... doesn't make it any faster though... blink.gif

    dobermann90
    Post #10

    looks pretty good, i was thinking about getting one of these as my first car, but couldn't find a half decent one.

    lil_rolla_boy
    Post #11

    looks hell nice mate
    maybe needs to be a bit lower?

    Driftlab
    Post #12

    Nice ride, GL with it!

    bradical
    Post #13

    you did well with the paint job.

    SMITH1992
    Post #14

    very tidy!!!!!!!!!!

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