Vehicle Owner

Member ID: rudedog

Location: Houston, TX

Vehicle Info

1989 Ford Escort

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

Exterior Styling

  • SYLVANIA Lighting 
  • Kumho Tires 
  • FocusSport Wheels 

Car Audio & Video

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    • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.

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Last updated: May 26, 2009

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Rudy’s Ford Escort
“Too DAMN Small!!!!”

  • Currently 3.1333333333333 /5 Stars.
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Here's the front end parts I got for the car, Kyb's, Moog, ST Suspension.rudedog's 1989 Ford Escort

old versus new, the reason the new springs are so much smaller is that they are for a pre '86 model, the strut perches were smaller back then.
rudedog's 1989 Ford Escort
side by side
rudedog's 1989 Ford Escort

I ended up using the old stock struts with one coil chopped out because it was taking too much time and I needed the car back on the road, btw, the green springs were TOO DAMN SHORT!!!!
rudedog's 1989 Ford Escort

rudedog's 1989 Ford Escort


this is what it looked like with the green springs installed, talk about NO!!!! bounce, it was literally on the ground, totally undriveable.

rudedog's 1989 Ford Escort


new struts, KYB
rudedog's 1989 Ford Escort

I also installed new lower control arms and axles on both sides as well as TPR bushings at all available points.
rudedog's 1989 Ford Escort

 

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midWfix  

Posted by: midWfix

04/03/2009 12:54PM

Its a great looking scort with even greater potential. Keep up the great work man! Love the rims, couldnt have picked a better set of wheels.

ffwhiteboy  

Posted by: ffwhiteboy

08/16/2007 05:05AM

Looks Good. I love The 1st Gen Escort. You Going To Do Any More Mods To It? Check Mine Out Sometimes

bucksdream  

Posted by: bucksdream

07/02/2007 05:44PM

Welcome to Cardomain! Very Sweet Ride!! Be sure to check out my Bimmers.

SuzyBruisy  

Posted by: SuzyBruisy

07/02/2007 05:39PM

I love it! Looks pretty tough with the Focus wheels. Say, what engines does that turbo manifold bolt onto?

1701e  

Posted by: 1701e

07/02/2007 05:34PM

Looks great! Has potential. Looks like your soon on to the road to making a great performer. Good luck!

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: rudedog

Location: Houston, TX