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(Message started by: v4-max on Sep 9^th, 2006, 1:35pm)

Title: ugly rear
Post by v4-max on Sep 9^th, 2006, 1:35pm

hi being new to the site (joined today) i would like to say hi, and happy motoring. any one know of a boot spoiler that will fit? just got a 24v cossie, reg N735DOO 51k on the clock believed to be genuine.love the car just dont like the bum on it. any help much appreciated. ::)

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by jonnycab on Sep 9^th, 2006, 1:40pm

I thing the Scorpio has got a lovely bottom ;D

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by v4-max on Sep 9^th, 2006, 1:45pm

so has the girlfriend . at least that,s what i tell her for a quite life, ;D

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by taliban on Sep 9^th, 2006, 2:24pm

pmsl

personally i think the rear is the best looking bit of the scorp, very american, reminds me of buicks.
but it is personal choice, i dont of any nor have i seen any with ironing boards (spoilers) fitted.
the problem is, how big would the spoiler have to be to change the look? and would it detract the look of the rest of the car?
the boot lid shape has the beginings of a spoiler, you might find something to fit and extend that, but i just dont think it would look right.
what i like about the cossie is there's nothing to really suggest whats under the hood, bit of a wolf in sheeps clothing.

well done on getting a low mileage one ;D

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by TiberiuS on Sep 9^th, 2006, 6:20pm

Here (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/spoiler.htm) is a link which may help you. I feel too that these cars are best left plain (less trouble from the boys in blue that way) but your car and your taste, good luck ;). The shape of the Scorpio has grown on me hugely over the years, I happen to like (cough) big (cough) bottoms :D.

Welcome aboard :).

Regards, Bruce.

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by Kjetil S on Sep 9^th, 2006, 6:27pm

Slightly off topic, but yes, the boys in blue seems to completely ignore the scorpio. Was going to pick some friends up at a bar and the boys in blue seemed to talk to every single driver parked outside, except me. Just walked right past ;D

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by Spannerdemon on Sep 9^th, 2006, 7:26pm

That's cos they are such posh looking cars.

PLEASE don't 'spoil ' it V4 Max.

I PROMISE you, the rear of the car will grow on you.
My daughter HATED mine when I first got it, but now she reckons it's really classy and certainly years ahead of its time....which WE on here, all knew anyway.

You've got a Cossie You don't NEED to put a spoiler on it. Just hammer the stupid boy racers at every opportunity...........you'll love it ;D

Enjoy your car, and enjoy the forums. Welcome!! :)

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by v4-max on Sep 9^th, 2006, 8:06pm

thanks all, having looked at the link bruce supplied i've decided your all right, and best to leave as is ::)

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by RichardMS on Sep 9^th, 2006, 8:09pm

on 09/09/06 at 13:45:16, v4-max wrote:

so has the girlfriend . at least that,s what i tell her for a quite life, ;D

But we will see these pics ;D ;)

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by Highlander on Sep 9^th, 2006, 11:17pm

Did you put a spoiler on the girl friend? ;)

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by cossie_al on Sep 10^th, 2006, 9:08pm

Is the mane objective of a spoiler not to give more down force and stability?
One thing is for sure the wifes rear has plenty down force but if she asks who said that I will ofcourse deny everything.
As for the styling my car and wife cost me a fortune in that department ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by johndyork on Sep 10^th, 2006, 10:01pm

When young thought spoilers were 'cool' but could never afford one - now I look at them and think what a waste of money. The fob boot-release is a really useful feature on Scorp - spoiler would effect this and I am not sure if the tension in the springs could be adjusted enough to compensate. Could even have to hold the boot up all the time when accessing - or have to use a piece of wood to prop it up! A remote that could open/close the Mrs' mouth - now there's a thought!
Regards, johndyork.

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by v4-max on Sep 10^th, 2006, 10:02pm

the down force was what i was looking for as well as the looks. my car feels unstable at high speed.(120+) it feels like its floating on air every thing is standard on the car right down to tyres that ford fitted as standard with according to the book correct tyre pressures, shocks are new alround, anyone else have this problem? any suggestions greatly appreciated. thanks john.

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by cossie_al on Sep 10^th, 2006, 10:13pm

John Its a very heavy car,
To be honest a spoiler that would look good on this car would not offer anything in the way of down force that would make a difference.and as for fealing unstable at 120mph how often do you intend to do these speads?
yes most of the members will have done these speads in their scorps but in my opinion there isn't going to be one who wants to make modification to help sustain them!
Sorry to sound negative mate but this is just my opinion :)
And by the way welcome to the best car forum on the net ;)

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by v4-max on Sep 10^th, 2006, 10:29pm

your right cossie al. i dont intend do do those speeds all the time. but you know how it is 52 year old bloke 1st cossie had it 4 days just had to give it a thrash to see what all the fuss was about, did`nt expect to have to change my pants when i got home. besides whats the point in having a car capable of a 130+ if you cant use it without crapping yourself.

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by cossie_al on Sep 10^th, 2006, 11:03pm

Point taken mate,
I used to have a 1988 4x4 sierra saphire cosworth thats where I picked up the nick name cossie Al and in a way I was lucky it was nicked when it was because my liscence would have been taken from me if ever I was caught 'playing' with it.
Having said that the scorp cossie offers so much more comfort and refined motoring with a little less power.
All in all it suits me now I am at the ripe old age of 35 ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by TiberiuS on Sep 11^th, 2006, 9:57pm

It's a road car, trade-off between high speed stability and comfort on normal roads. Get into a Ferrari and you'll get a sore butt driving down the average road, get into a Roller and you'll have comfort but it'll handle like a soggy sponge.

The Scorpio is a capable car, take your average rep saloon at those speeds and afterwards the Scorpio seems to stick to the road like glue. You could improve the high speed stability with stiffer, lower suspension and the like but you'd crap up the ride quality.

Regards, Bruce.

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by Octavian_P on Sep 15^th, 2006, 10:33am

At 125 mph, my little scorp seems to be glued on the road, instead in the 90-110 interval it wanders like a boat :P

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by stafford on Sep 15^th, 2006, 7:46pm

you could do what baz did and spray dark tint on the rear lights and chrome ...or source a face lift rear from an r or s plate.....

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by Baz on Sep 15^th, 2006, 11:03pm

Mine was a facelift rear before I tinted the lights.... no chrome at all Staff!!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/Bazunitec/DSCF6244Small.jpg

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by cossie_al on Sep 15^th, 2006, 11:21pm

Baz I just love that picture the car looks intensly cool with that back drop please let me know if yo do decide to sell I will be very interested. ;)

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by Baz on Sep 16^th, 2006, 8:58am

That was taken last year in the South of France with the Mediteranean for the back drop. I drove the wife mad because I kept on stopping to take photos of the car in various locations!

Unfortunately this year the car only got as far as Paris and spent a fortnight in a Ford dealers!

I will certainly let you know if I get round to selling it Al!

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by RichardMS on Sep 16^th, 2006, 11:34am

Or if you haven't got a facelift like Baz's, you could tint the pre-facelift lights, like mine.

http://usera.imagecave.com/RichardMS/Scorpio2/2006_0916Image0006-copy.jpg

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by Geoff_W on Sep 16^th, 2006, 1:55pm

Richard

What happened to the chrome? Did you strip it off or have you painted it body colour?

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by RichardMS on Sep 17^th, 2006, 8:54am

I sprayed it with the tinting spray, so it is sort of a semi black chrome now.

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by RichardMS on Sep 17^th, 2006, 9:03am

Here you go Geoff, a closer pic.

http://usera.imagecave.com/RichardMS/Scorpio2/Lights.jpg

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by Geoff_W on Sep 17^th, 2006, 9:04pm

Now that looks nice 8)

Title: Re: ugly rear
Post by RichardMS on Sep 17^th, 2006, 9:12pm

Thanks, Got the tint on ebay for about £8.