mightylad
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Post by mightylad on Aug 23, 2011 16:32:57 GMT
oooh thats a loooooooong time!
...but im sure it'll soon come around!! i guess now's the time to plan/organise all the bits needed - much to do..
Ol
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Post by wilmat on Aug 23, 2011 19:01:07 GMT
congrats, i have just got my kit, it took just over 3 months but the times flies, if i were u i would get the garage cleared out, donor car brought and stripped, parts cleaned up ready for when the kit arrives
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Post by fossie on Aug 26, 2011 20:02:32 GMT
My build has taken a lot longer than I would have liked simply through waiting for bits to arrive. Things to consider are nuts and bolts (its surprising how the lack of the correct size bolts can delay lots of processes) trim edging, brake system ( helpful & cheaper if you can acquire a donor with a rear disc set-up), wheels & tyres, wiring - the wiring has been the most stressful part for me - very important to clearly label every piece of the focus loom as you remove it...
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Post by mikehb2002 on Aug 27, 2011 10:30:51 GMT
What engine did you decide on mark?
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mightylad
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Post by mightylad on Aug 28, 2011 20:05:20 GMT
Hi mark The 1.8 is a great engine choice! And, If you manage to get a donor with the disks on the back, you'll have everything you'll need to get stated! Even the stock 1.8 is plenty quick enough to start out with  - I reckon I get 0-60 in around 5 seconds! cheers, ol |
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Post by fossie on Aug 29, 2011 16:33:56 GMT
If you're thinking of hi-spec rears at some point I would do it from the start as they require different uprights from the ones that take the focus rear disc set-up. I have found the focus rear disc/calliper set-up is easy to fit but my donor came with drums on the rear meaning I had to source a set elsewhere, price circa £120 complete with handbrake cables.
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mightylad
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Post by mightylad on Aug 29, 2011 18:40:28 GMT
I hope to get a donor with rear discs. However, I am not 100% sure what that means in terms of the build. Hey mate, If your donor has the rear discs then you can use the donors calipers to do the rear braking on your Rocket - alternatively I believe you can buy hi-spec units that will fit?? you'll need to check. I guess it depends on simplest way you want to go (and most cost effective)... the donor calipers will be 'free' with the donor - but will require cleaning up before fitting... where as the hi-spec calipers will be box fresh - but at a ££ cost. And, of course, there is always Eray and your local scrappy! hope this helps! Ol |
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Post by airforceone on Aug 29, 2011 19:02:28 GMT
As previously stated, if you want to use the Hi-Spek rear calipers you will have to let RTR know when you order your kit as the rear uprights are different then the focus caliper uprights.
The Hi-spek calipers do look good, I have them on the front but the rear ones are a lot more expensive, so i've put the extra cash to good use and opted for the adjustable wishbones instead, maybe look into changing the focus calipers in the future.
Focus calipers can be bought at a scrappy for about £50-70, only takes a wire brush and some caliper paint for them to look good.
Ned
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- I reckon I get 0-60 in around 5 seconds!
