bought rs 2000 off ebay

[CAR3Y]

just want to take it to rs meets and cruises and move in them circles and possibly do up as i go along, just wanted something half tidy, i have heard that some people have spent 10 - 15 k upwards to do up !! cracking cars but out of my league, maybe one day, dont suppose the tax is free because of age of cars ??

[CAR3Y]

was thinking of putting in 5 speed box but leaving on 4 speed knob, what box do i have to go after ?? any mods needed, will same clutch do ?

[Aled]

dont suppose the tax is free because of age of cars ??

No, Mk2's are not tax - free

[CAR3Y]

bugger , never mind

[bigjohnie]

clutch is the same ,but you need to move the gearbox mounts back,involves drilling the spot welds out and re welding them further back.or you can get some blocks made and just ease the tunnel out a "wee bit".same prop etc goes.need longer spedo cable.i have done both before in the many rs ive owned

[CAR3Y]

thats great thanks, if get stuck is it ok to ask you a couple of questions later

[CAR3Y]

got my mateto send pic on the back of truck after he picked it up this afternoon, should be nearly back from scotland now

[marky4]

glad you found a car and hope it gives you a great deal of pleasure put some pics up

[ian parker]

yes, get some pics up, always nice seeing a "new" car, hope its what your looking for

[RUDDY]

Like you say mate, the main thing is you have got one now which you can improve on as time goes by , most MK2's have little areas of concern and being able to work on them easily is all part of the fun. If its roadworthy get it used, meet up with the RS lads around your area, take advice from them and then do what needs doing. Keep the positive attitude and you'll love the MK2 scene

[JAVAGREENGUF]

congrats on getting yourself one of the best cars around, RS MK2 ESCORT , They,re loads of fun, get some pics up as soon as u can.

[graham John]

theres a guy with a red escort popular in southhampton he will keep you right.dave robinsons the name comes on here

usually found lurking on here during the morning, afternoon, evening and all night..............lol

well done on getting the car, nice colour too, probably the best to get,


welcome to the MK2 scene,

cheeRS

[Dave1800BDA]

usually found lurking on here during the morning, afternoon, evening and all night..............lol

well done on getting the car, nice colour too, probably the best to get,


welcome to the MK2 scene,

cheeRS

lol

well done will look forward to seeing it, pmd you on meets, the dorset lot are a good crowd of peeps to visit

[blob]

Just ordered a 5 speed type 9 for mine.... Keeping the 4spd knob though. Just can't put up with the 4000 rpm 70 mph scream to the shows all the time. You will need a quick shift also or the stick hits the handbrake in 2nd or 4th. I think I am going to order mine from Rally Design.

[blob]

lol

well done will look forward to seeing it, pmd you on meets, the dorset lot are a good crowd of peeps to visit

Can you send me the details of the Dorset meets, as although I am in Kent, I work in Bournemouth most of the time.

Cheers

Blob