My Fiesta XR2

robj20 · 14 Jan 2011 at 16:34

My car so far, slowly getting ready for the track.

Got this car last July and been messing about with it since.

Here at the Gold Cup Show.

Here with the new engine fitted, 2 litre Zetec on Kawasaki ZX6R carbs.

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Still to do are Newmans rally spec cams to fit higher flow fuel pump, also want a few gauges, oil pressure and temp, and water temp.
Its got 4 point harnesses fitted, Escort RS Turbo Recaros in the front, stripped out interior, B&M quickshift and modified gear linkage.

Its currently putting out 138bhp at the wheels, im hoping with the new camshafts and a new exhaust it will be doing 150 at the wheels.

Maximum Triceratops · 14 Jan 2011 at 16:35

Nice, cant be many of them left surely. Anymore pics of the car to show its condition?

matt_fsr · 14 Jan 2011 at 16:37

Sweet

Fast Fords... cant complain at that!

Any suspension upgrades?

.Ox. · 14 Jan 2011 at 16:42

Looks great.

Is it expensive to get those upgrades in?

ScoobyDoo69 · 14 Jan 2011 at 16:42

That looks pretty sweet, nice engine swap. Any videos or action shots?

robj20 · 14 Jan 2011 at 16:44

Only suspension mods so far are full poly bushes throughout.

Carpets out as i start cleaning things up.

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Underneath is fully wax oiled so thats good as new. Few spots inside though but thats been dealt with.

manbearpig · 14 Jan 2011 at 16:46

Nice, I got a Mk2 fiesta recently for my first car, shame its not a 2.0l zetec though

robj20 · 14 Jan 2011 at 16:48

Have got some vids just trying to find them.

robj20 · 14 Jan 2011 at 16:53

Not the best video, plenty of old fords in it though.

http://s920.photobucket.com/albums/...tion=view&current=lakesoutingoctober20104.mp4

robj20 · 14 Jan 2011 at 16:56

.Ox. said:
Looks great.

Is it expensive to get those upgrades in?

Engine costs about £200, carbs, manifold and electronic ignition as a kit was £600, then all you need is some hoses, waterpump from a 1995 escort, few different hoses. Probably cost about £1000 all in.

SHEDDER1uk · 14 Jan 2011 at 16:57

Hope thats a left hooker the guy filming is driving.

naefeart · 14 Jan 2011 at 16:59

Love these, had two many moons ago when I was 17, One Crystal blue metalic and the other Diamond White. I think they look fantastic when there is a contrast with the paintwork to highlight the body kit.

I lowered the white one and put 15" alloys on it with 45 profile tyres. Some clear indicator lenses and it looked great.

I even got hold of an RS turbo lump to put in it but there was no way I could insure it.

I also remember the lights would get brighter when reving the engine

Wish I had some pictures.

robj20 · 14 Jan 2011 at 17:02

To go in after the cams and exhaust will be a stage 2 CTS gearbox with Quaiff LSD, Hispec 4 pot brakes, bias brake box, and some compomotive 15" alloys. All takes time, especially as iv just spent up this month on new pc stuff.

So far its £260 a year to insure.

Beats nearly everything iv come up against so far.

robj20 · 14 Jan 2011 at 17:05

This was my first car.

Third car.

And now this XR2.

Janesy B · 14 Jan 2011 at 17:09

I like that.

naefeart · 14 Jan 2011 at 17:10

Why the change to the XR2, it looks fairly sedate compared to your first two cars?

robj20 · 14 Jan 2011 at 17:11

Cheers the only reason i drive is for fun, the escort never ran for more than a week without breaking.

The rx8 was boring, just to clinical, fast round the track but no fun really.

Now the xr2 is spot on, brilliant fun, stealthy track weapon, cheap to run, ultra reliable. Everyone underestimates it.

Plus im a classic ford fan, i enjoy the shows.

4T5 · 14 Jan 2011 at 17:15

Good job Dude but i wish you had done it to an Old Bull nose Fista.

robj20 · 14 Jan 2011 at 17:16

Bull nose?

bledd · 14 Jan 2011 at 17:17

Any more pics of your old rx7? that paint job looks like it was expensive