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[knuckles]

it wast funny at the time

In a panic i cut up a arctic lorry and pulled over and opened the bonnet fearing for the worst.

Tony was behind me when i floored it and a cloud of blue smoke just emerged from the underneath of my car

[Brammer]

Its the worst feeling ever when you think your engine has let go then to find out its something simple.

[HawkeVIPER]

The c**t covered my car in silicon gel too.

[knuckles]

The gammon slipper covered my car in silicon gel too.

It can only help the rust tony

[jayrs]

[HawkeVIPER]

The gammon slipper covered my car in silicon gel too.

It can only help the rust tony

What rust?!

[knuckles]

I finally got a full set of brand new Rs turbo alloy wheels



Hang on - whats this ????



These ones look like brake discs and are painted in metalic grey.
The casting date on the back is 1989. Before the Rs was introduced. My guess is they changed the wheel design for the Fiesta Rs.





The guy i won the wheels off on ebay threw in 4 brand new center caps for free !!!
I kept quiet incase he wanted more money

I guess i can metal fill the holes and then paint to match the other two wheels or just leave them and have endless people say to me whats with the holes

[Tweek]

Those holes look horrible

[jayrs]

no no no

get shot of the holes, they look gash as i told ya.
i cant remember when i told it though, it might of been silly oclock in the morning when you phoned me to tell me about them

[285Andy]

i was told all my life every hole's a goal but im not too sure about those

seen them before on a FULL set and though they must have been home drilled??

wonder if they where like you say, change of desing from a certain age?

interesting stuff but looks like a real clean set 'O' rims you have there non the less buddy

good motor your sorting here chap

[Brammer]

I think the holes look wicked......................
























Only messing fella, they look funny like brake disc dummies, they have to go, but on the other hand very good wheels they will make it look so i take it your going back to boggo looking then????

The progress of this car so far is very good, i love the look of the engine bay and i can imagine the exterior of the car is going to look very similar to my two old white cars, keep up the good work clark (and team)

[knuckles]

Cheers fellas

Im in 2 minds now....

Do i make all 4 have the holes to be different as not many have them these days. Or as said fill and spray

[Ollybee]

If they are home drilled they've been very accurately.

[HawkeVIPER]

Get rid of the holes, or I'll brick you next time I see you.

[knuckles]

If they are home drilled they've been very accurately.

But they are original ford - they came in the ford box and wrapping.

The smooth alloys have 1990 cast date

[Ollybee]

seen them before on a FULL set and though they must have been home drilled??

[hb69]

is there no one that can be spoken to at ford or in the know about the origins of these wheels? as u know clark i love standard wheels, and if these are done like this from the factory then i say put the drilled ones on the front and normal on the back. go for it, might look quite good really

[Max M4X WW]

Think those wheels were some sort of option, i think, tho im sure ford did it anyhow.

So id keep them, even if its just on the fronts

[knuckles]

Ford parts department are very limited at the best of times. Fat chance of them finding out when certain wheels where made....

I dont know if they are still availible via fords either
But i do know if you order a new center cap from fords it wont match the original silver...

[jayrs]

naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa dont put them on unless you have a full set, but tbh, there look complete toss so i wouldnt.

if you do for some warpped reason decide to keep them and want the front wheels drilled the same i will drill them for you in the work shop, but i will need 1 of the drilled wheels to make a template to make them all match

[Brammer]

Contact Matt, JasperJ he might be able to help you

[Max M4X WW]

You can hardly see the holes TBH, But maybe they would suit a more original FRST? Id just keep them if they are rare and different!

[rob pace]

didnt you buy some other rs fiesta alloys not so long ago? you must have about 8 rims by now?

[jayrs]

he has , but i got my eyes on the 4 used ones though

[jayrs]

he has , but i got my eyes on the 4 used ones though

[Brammer]

Looking at them again clark i say fill and spray, they are different but they just don't look right, people mock the standard wheels for having that brake disc look-a-like thing so they would go to town on the vented option.

[Sphinx]

All it needs now is a fake 4 pot brembo caliper

[JasperJ]

Clark them 2 drilled wheels look proper shiite

Look under the centre caps, is the number different on the wheels
Should be either V90FB 1007 A B or 92FB 1007 D A

Just cos they were cast in 89 doesnt mean a thing the 1st turbo's were G reg so some parts were made in 89 otherwise it wouldn't have been released until after 89, get my drift mate.

they been drilled after as even in the photo's the colour looks slightly darker

[AdrianFRST]

I've seen them like that before somewhere. Can't recall where but as far as I know some came from Ford like that.

Post in general, Excursion or Gaz7 or someone will know for sure.

[Max M4X WW]

I've seen them like that before somewhere. Can't recall where but as far as I know some came from Ford like that.

Exactly what i thought, Maybe someone posted up a press photo or catalogue scan?

[jayrs]

the paint is darker he told me.

but for what he paid and to get 4 brand new centre caps too i dont think it was a bad price



even if they do look pony

[clarks.2007]

Dont listen to anyone but your heart! haha Do what you want lol. I think it would be different.

[knuckles]

So many replies ! where to start

max - what do you mean a MORE original FRST, are you saying mine isnt original or what ???

Rob - yes i do have 8 now, im very fussy

Jayrs - your welcome to my other rims

h196jne - i cant decide, will trial fit the rims on the front when i get the tyres for them.
What tyres do you recommend without going to mad on the price ?

sphinx -

Jasper J - the code stamped on the normal rs alloy is : V90FB-AB
the code stamped on the alloys with the holes is : V90FB-AA

Adrian - posted in general

Jam - they would be different if i can find 2 more

[jayrs]

for free, go on then young sir

[knuckles]

Update

Not much has changed for quite a while then came along the moment you have all been waiting for ....






























There back with New pirelli p6000 tyres.
I love it with the standard look now, the rs drives so much better with 14's compared to 16's. Handerling is 100% better and no rubbing wheel arches ever again....

I got a few pics while i was at trax today ....












I need a few green strips to complete this transformation

What do you lot think ?
Knuckles