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Rhys' 4dr RS2000 project
Here's a few pics of my latest project to keep my busy over the Uni holidays. As far as I know its a stock 2lt. Its a genuine RS, and came with all RS gear except the shortshifter, clock in console and glovebox. It has rust in floor pan and a little in firewall. This will all be replaced once exams are over. Then Im going to tidy up the body work and respray it something along the lines of Diamond White or similar. Still unsure whether or not to re-colour code the grill section. Its been off the road for 9 or so months and has basically not been touched in that time so it's a bit rough around the edges. I've also reserved some suitable number plates for it. Download Attachment:  DSCN7136.JPG 55.46 KB Download Attachment:  DSCN7137.JPG 68.79 KB Download Attachment:  RS_B4 Resto 002.jpg 92.2 KB After this week I'll slowly update with progress pics. I hope to have it on the road within 2months. Rhys
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RE: Rhys' 4dr RS2000 project
2006/11/13 21:13:29
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wow another escort... im looking forward to seeing it cruise the streets and forfill daily driver duties....
does it go as well as the rally pack?
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RE: Rhys' 4dr RS2000 project
2006/11/13 21:17:05
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Good to see you have sseen the light  It will grow on you.Nice one anyway.The wheel's look great.
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RE: Rhys' 4dr RS2000 project
2006/11/14 01:09:36
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Looks good,
I say keep the grill white
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RE: Rhys' 4dr RS2000 project
2006/11/14 10:13:06
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looks like a good project. i like 4 doors... i reckon you should put it back to how it should be. black grill and black mirrors.
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RE: Rhys' 4dr RS2000 project
2006/11/14 16:47:50
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nah black the front for sure mate! when is she planned to make a appreance? would look great her next to mine, specially if you buy those Simmons in the forsale section!!!!  [88]
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RE: Rhys' 4dr RS2000 project
2006/11/14 17:27:01
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Glenn, I couldn't say as I've only been around the block in it, and hadn't been run in 9months so would say its not in the best of 'tunes'. Jase, I've always been a 2dr fan and always will be, but to me its still an Escort and its my first RS so yes....these 4drs are growing on me. Rhys, Hopefully <2months. (I'll race you, who can get their white RS on the road 1st ) Simmons...[:p] if only I had that sort of spare coin. 1vote yes for white grille etc 3votes black grill and mirrors. Rhys
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RE: Rhys' 4dr RS2000 project
2006/11/14 17:40:46
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1vote yes for white grille etc
3votes black grill and mirrors.
Rhys
hmm... i dunno... the white grill doesnt look THAT bad...
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RE: Rhys' 4dr RS2000 project
2006/11/14 19:48:11
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RE: Rhys' 4dr RS2000 project
2006/11/14 19:55:43
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that things gonna look sweet with a bit of work! I also think it needs the colour coded grill. Will you be doing the re-spray yourself?
Wiggy
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RE: Rhys' 4dr RS2000 project
2006/11/14 20:23:48
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looks good mate. black grill
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RE: Rhys' 4dr RS2000 project
2006/11/14 20:24:34
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Ok I think the easiest way to see if I like it is paint is white, then its easy to mask off and go over with black if I dont like it.
Wiggy,
Yeh will be painting it myself. Dad and I did his Morris Minor and its turned out alot better than we expected so I'm hoping I can pull off acrylic white ok (fingers crossed)
Rhys
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RE: Rhys' 4dr RS2000 project
2006/11/14 20:35:52
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black grill and black mirrors 
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RE: Rhys' 4dr RS2000 project
2006/11/14 22:42:23
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Black grill and mirrors for sure!!!!
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RE: Rhys' 4dr RS2000 project
2006/11/14 22:46:23
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[br]looks like a good project. i like 4 doors... i reckon you should put it back to how it should be. black grill and black mirrors.
I agree, paint the grill and mirrors black. Good luck on the project.
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