It's on Gaz coilovers and Ronal Turbo R10s. She's structurally sound but the paint needs attention as well as a few areas of surface rust. the sunroof is siliconed shut as it leaks, so that needs addressing. She's had new genuine fuel tanks fitted also which is peace of mind. There's invoices in the history for new rear arches, new front arches (they didn't manage to get the colour match right on the fronts as you can tell from some of the photos). The brakes are absolutely pants, I fitted new bleed nipples and bled the system through but couldn't stop air coming through on the nsr calliper, and they're no better than they were before, so I've ordered a new master cylinder which will hopefully cure the problem. There's no pedal feel until its basically touching the floor, however if you pump them, the brakes become very effective, I had a similar issue on an old Mk2 Fiesta and it turned out to be the MC, if anyone has any other ideas I would be grateful too hear them.
The other night the exhaust sheared off between the down pip and centre box so its going for a custom stainless system on Wednesday.
Plans for the car are to polybush it, I don't see the point in replacing the bushes with standard items when i intend on fitting an M42 as well. The bumpers are pitted so will look into getting them repaired and re-chromed unless anyone else has any good condition items that they're looking to sell, I've not struggled to find parts for a car in the past as much as I am with this. I also prefer the look of the single headlight grilles, provided I'm lucky enough to find one, I'm assuming it will fit, am I right in thinking they're from the earlier models? Finally I intend on getting some splits and fitting some better brake callipers and discs too.
Obligatory new owner petrol station photo:
Took it for a little road trip to the New Forest:
