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[heeman10]

the blue fan connector melted so i needed to bridge the connection and make it stay on permanently

No you don't, that's what we call curing the symptom and not the problem. You need to find out why it melted, and make sure it doesn't happen again! Is the fan switch new or in good condition? Was the connector in good condition? Glad it passed the MOT okay, how is it now the clutch is gripping?

[AW3K]

nice one son, glad all is well, well as well can well be

Andy

[knuckles]

its a new orange fan temperature switch but the connector looked a bit worn out but was OK before i left.

I am going to fit a new connector from fords and solder in a over ride switch in case i need to flick it on permanently like i did today.

The same thing happened on my xr2i - melted the fan connector.

The clutch feels like new - very harder to push the pedal compared to the 2i. Pulls well and really pleased with the performance. was a bit scary at first controlling the power and also you need to hold the steering wheel very hard or end up in a ditch

Now i know why all rs steering wheels get so worn out

andy - thx fella

[Ghost]

waaaaaaayyyyyyyy!!!


And the GIT didnt even take me out for a ride in it

[heeman10]

I used a second hand switch on mine to start with, and that soon gave up. Lob a new/very good connector on there, check the inside of the switch itself is still the shape it should be and see how you go.

And yes, you do have to hang onto the wheel

[Superal]

I will put money down on the car being chipped and fitted with an LSD by the end of the year

[knuckles]

I will put money down on the car being chipped and fitted with an LSD by the end of the year

time will tell

[AW3K]

these do you mate



Andy

[knuckles]

should clean up well

Thanks alot fella - i need shot of those colour coded base plates

[jayrs]

im back mate, this was on page 5 last time i was here, cant be assed to look through it all right now though

still i been with it through it with the phone calls etc so i dont think ive missed much

[Ghost]

still i been with it through it with the phone calls etc so i dont think ive missed much

I was going to say, I dont think you missed much

[knuckles]

Well im back from great yarmouth and time for a picture update to show how the Rs is looking now.




Engine bay at the moment - nice and clean


Awaiting green side strips



Wheels nicely polished up - back needs rising up in my opinion, maybe spacing out too


Rear view - all waxed & polished, Rs turbo decal added, Hella rear lights.






Grey Rs interior has started to re-appear, Dash, carpet, trims, steering wheel, door cards etc. Really like it back to standard


Mk3.5 leccy mirrors




original center console , rubber gaiter , Gti grey gear knob



And my latest purchase - one brand new Rs turbo alloy wheel - ebay steal
Need to refurb 3 of the others of find 3 more ....

Lastly i would like to say a BIG thank you to everybody who helped me make this Rs back on the Road

Adam - without you none of this would of been possible.
Jay - thanks for being on the end of the phone everytime i got into a mess, now your back online i wont end up with a massive phone bill
Karl - again, helped me big time sorting my crank seal and made sure i got to fitp. Top gezza
Ryan- sorted my clifford alarm and alot of my wiring problems - thanks alot buddy
Tony - for doing my last minute welding and giving up his spare time to help me at the drop of a hat.

Also to everybody on Fiestaturbo who sorted me out one way or another - with parts and services.

comments welcome
That is all

[jimmyesh]

Coming on nicely!

[XRMike]

Wow mate, its come a long long way!

Will have to have another look at it sometime when you sort out a bloody meet

[hb69]

looks so good now, glad your putting it back to near standard, you know it makes sense

[purple_fiesta]

Looks really good, seems to sit ok for me? Id paint the drums black or silver though
I know its the recaro fiesta but it needs to lose them stickers imo

[jayrs]

anytime mate, just remember, i copped a £21 bill for calling you for a hour to help you out

anyhow, your have to come see me now its on road, i want them injectors back

[Turboboy67]

Looks really good now

I had my rear drums powder coated, had all this done + my coilover springs for £60



wheels look good, I love black wheels

All I can say is well done, now go and enjoy it

Cheers.

[Xr_Dub]

very nice

[jayrs]

Looks really good now

I had my rear drums powder coated, had all this done + my coilover springs for £60



wheels look good, I love black wheels

All I can say is well done, now go and enjoy it

Cheers.

£60, damn, some joker over here wanted to charge me that to do a spare wheel tray, soon told him to fock off,

[Brammer]

WELL DONE great progress

[rob pace]

Looks really good now

I had my rear drums powder coated, had all this done + my coilover springs for £60

wheels look good, I love black wheels

All I can say is well done, now go and enjoy it

Cheers.

£60, damn, some joker over here wanted to charge me that to do a spare wheel tray, soon told him to fock off,

jesus mate, where have you been?

[jayrs]

a race of horny female aliens that look like humans took me away to help re populate there planet, it wasnt easy but i done my best

see my post in off topic mate, had problems with tiscail etc

[knuckles]

Looks really good, seems to sit ok for me? Id paint the drums black or silver though
I know its the recaro fiesta but it needs to lose them stickers imo

Drums and beam will be painted black when i get a chance. It sits too low at the moment in my eyes as i keep catching the exhaust on speed bumps. Also over big pot holes the suspension bottoms out.

Next problem i have now is that i can hear a knocking from the drivers side lower arm when i pull away or brake.

Recaro stickers are staying put

[jayrs]

sounds like the ball joints had it to me mate, or ya calipers have come loose again

[doggpk]

looks awesome

[~nomad~]

Recaro stickers are staying put

The big sunstrip looks gash imho, would just have the ones on the skirts, as a nod to what it was

[Xr_Dub]

Recaro stickers are staying put

The big sunstrip looks gash imho, would just have the ones on the skirts, as a nod to what it was

agreed, also cant wait till you put the side green strips on, you are planning to ? and the black drums

also front bumper needs some attention..

then it will Be Lush babay...

[knuckles]

agreed, also cant wait till you put the side green strips on, you are planning to ? and the black drums

also front bumper needs some attention..

then it will Be Lush babay...

Don't ruin all my plans

Drums will be black shortly , green side strips will follow suit when i have got tyres for the Rs alloys . Front bumper needs a respray along with the dented Rs bonnet. The Rs kit is still hanging off on the rear

I'm thinking of going back to standard suspension - the coil-overs have killed my lower arms in just over a month. The cosworth brakes will have to take a back seat once i fit the smaller rims

I can't bring myself to remove the sun strip - i may get another one made up then remove it. so i can always put it back on in future. It kinda defines the whole identity of the car.

[jayrs]

i know ive posted before but ive just caught up on it, looking smart mate.
so much for fully standard look with the air filter, this means the frst air box is gunna come my way

[muz]

What sort of power is it running then. Just standard for now?

[knuckles]

What sort of power is it running then. Just standard for now?

I havent tested yet - was going to do a power run once i get it set up.

I have been told by 3 people it feels alot quicker than a standard Rs. It has K&N, magnex, magnacor leads. Im unsure what the last owner done on the Rs lump but it was a head rebuild i think he said.

[jayrs]

i'll soon tell ya when ya come down to the isle of wight mate

[knuckles]

i'll soon tell ya when ya come down to the isle of wight mate

Is that when you realise its quicker than yours

[jayrs]

no