TCRs Sierra RS Cosworth

Well done Paul. Pics now!

ETA to power bug biting? Taking bets now.

Looks very smart ... congratulations! Such low km's too.

Doesn't look like it needs much ... what's your plans?

Very, very nice Paul! Glad to here your planning to keep the car standard, a car in that condition should be preserved in my opinion. I also like the CXN17s & have been considering getting a set myself. Image wheels also make a similar wheel & a 4 stud centre lock copy.

Time for an update.

I've been sourcing a few parts to return the car to a completely stock appearance. First thing was to remove these larger side indicators that had been previously fitted.



Bought some original side indicators from the UK, much better...



Next thing was to track down an original amplifier to go with the original stereo that came with the car. I managed to find one on Ebay UK, so I took a chance on it being in working order and bought it.



Time to take out the aftermarket Apline head unit and cassette holders that had been installed. I'd already taken out a couple of screws before taking this photo, hence the gap at the top of the cassette holders.



I was worried about what might have been barstardised to fit this stuff in, but thankfully whoever had installed it had done a good job of it, and left the original wires in tact along with the original bracket, aerial and wiring loom to connect the amp and stereo.



Had to screw the bracket back into place, and then it was ready to take the original stereo and amp.



Connected everything up and then slotted then into place. Reconnected the battery and with fingers crossed fired it up. Much to my delight it came to life and everything seems to work. The finished product.....

Gold!

The devil is in the detail.

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Originally posted by TCR

Thanks Matt.

I've been looking into the CXN17s but they are bloody expensive. I saw these Calibre Vintage wheels on a white Cossie and they looked great. They should be about $1000AUD delivered but I'm just waiting for a bit more info on how they fit up, as they only come in 17x8" ET35 and I'm a bit concerned how close they'll come to the front wheel arch moulds.

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Hi TCR.

Nice find..... my Cossies are from Japan as well. I remember seeing your one in person while it was in Japan, I might even still have a load of photos I had taken off it on an old hard drive.

Have you decided wether you are getting the "Calibre Vintage" alloys, I am also looking at getting a set. I am a little concerned about the fitment as well so I will be interested to know if you have brought a set.

Cheers

Mark.

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Originally posted by TCR

Hey Mark,

I'd certainly appreciate any photos you have of my car.

I didn't order the Calibre Vintage wheels, as there was a question mark over the offset and whether or not you'd need spacers on the rear. However, I did find some very similar wheels which are manufactured in Australia and can be done to with varying offsets. Best of all they're only about $1000AUD delivered.

http://www.wheelwarehouse.com.au/

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Hi Again…

Your Cossie - I have a few old hard drives here and in Japan, I will have a look through them over the next few months, I am sure I still have the photos.

Alloys - Thanks for that mate….. interesting. I see they do the BBS LM style as well, not for the Cossies, they will suit something else I have. Did you end up getting a set, if so, what size and offset.

What has been slowing me down on getting the"Calibre Vintage" was that you needed to run a 10mm spacer on the rear and if you ever wanted to fit big brakes to the front, there is not enough clearance.

Cheers

Mark.