CJ eskie coupe Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 hey guys i have a mk2 escort coupe and im just in the process of planning out what im going to do to the beast, I want to put forrest flares on it but im undecided wether to go with alloy flares and air dam and boot spoiler or fibre glass whats best in your opinions, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCADTA Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 if youve got the money go alloy and rivets unless you can get some mint fibregleass ones. got a project thread started? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ eskie coupe Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 Na no project thread as of yet it hasn't exactly taken off yet but i will start one as soon as it does and i was originally thinking alloy myself but one of the guys at work mentioned fiberglass because he used to replace his floor pans and some panels because it was marginally lighter but Ive always liked the idea of alloy thought it would be a good idea to ask around XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 It will be a lot easier to do Fibreglass flares (not Flairs ) . It means you can bolt them on and mould in with filler as well as being easy to repair. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 047515.htm *** And moved thread to Tech section - Feel free to make a Project thread and Discussion for the escort - cheers!*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ eskie coupe Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 yeah i seen those on trade me i was looking at some on plamside.co.nz and yeah im dyslexic with a keyboard ive come to terms with this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCADTA Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 i like the alloy with the rivets visible not blended in,m this pic cracks me up everytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ eskie coupe Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 hahaha thats an epic pic, yeah i was thinking of that to but i also like the clean look like the mk2 in that pic but in a dark blue like the new rs focus or a white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 i like the alloy with the rivets visible not blended in,m this pic cracks me up everytime. Agree! shaped on ones dont look as sharp. i would get alloy and then use flush rivnuts with some nice hex key bolts to hold them on and they are then removable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ eskie coupe Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 sounds like a rather good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1Mad Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 '"then use flush rivnuts with some nice hex key bolts to hold them on":mrgreen: Works for wheels, engine mounts, gearbox mounts, fuel tanks, your mum, wings, batteries... Miramar styles aye Chris.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akaname Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I was thinking of doing something similar with my spoiler.. Either rivnuts or straight rivet the thing to the boot lol and leave em showing.. Will look xTUFFx as Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Rivnuts for life yo. Get the ribbed & flush ones (from coastal fastners) http://images.esellerpro.com/2133/I/133 ... Rivnut.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaN Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Alloy dude. The people who have fiberglass guards often complain they are weak and break easily. Thats why my ford capri doesn't have carbon everywhere .. I love the stuff, but its not strong enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ eskie coupe Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 yeah sounds like that will be the plan i was prety keen on alloy just wanted the extra opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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