rs wings

[76mex]

has anyone tried the fibre glass mk1 rs escort wings that smith and deakin advertise in the rear of classic ford i cant justify the silly money that new ones fetch and im trying to keep to a budget :rolleyes:

[andym]

Hi. There is a set on ebay. fibreglass ones with the bubble arches built in. I will have a look later for the number...

[oxb1l]

my mate is buying a set for his mk1 with the RS flares after asking about the general opinion was good

Bill

[KL]

Outer wings are part of the unitary construction of an Escort (as they are for a Mini, but not for Sunbeams etc.) and thus part of the fundamental strength of the shell and its safety in the event of a shunt. Competition cars using fibreglass wings or "lift off" complete front ends need to have additional strengthening added to compensate and, from last year, scrutineers are at last taking a lot more interest in the integrity of such cars.
Best of luck convincing your insurance company......I wouldn't like to attempt to justify the strength of such a shell...

[andym]

found it,,,he you go, hope it helps.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320310387707&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011

[escort new boy]

old ford autos do a set, a few people have used em over on osf.