Restoration and tuning Escort Mk4 - 2010/08/30

mariS · 15-01-2007, 12:57 PM

Hello guys,

this is my project. Sorry for my bad English but Im from Czech republic in heart of Europe. My ride is Ford Escort Mk4 1987 bought 2 years ago as RS Turbo S2 with XR3i pinkslips

but in our country is only about 15 RST S2s. I bought this car for about 35000CZK (900GBP) "without" clutch. First plan was repairing clutch and driving. I was driving only 50kms since I bought it.

This is my baby with first upgrades - Keskin KT-1 17" (8,5" and 10") and new clutch (Valeo standard RS Turbo clutch) and rebuild engine (It will be other story)

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carlo · 15-01-2007, 01:12 PM

Its certanly different good luck

mariS · 15-01-2007, 01:53 PM

to Carlo: thanks

look at the http://www.hechts-tuningschmiede.de
I like his Mk4 but I hope that my will be better

Fastas · 15-01-2007, 02:32 PM

nice car diffently somthing different and there some nice cars on that website

mariS · 15-01-2007, 05:19 PM

to Fastas: Thanks. It will be a long way with my project. Now Im helping to my friend with his Fiesta NTi. Look his amazing car http://tcar.info

zippyobrien · 15-01-2007, 09:12 PM

those rims are sexual

as for your ecu, i think you need to get a fiesta rs turbo ecu, and a mk5 xr3i engine lom to get the turbo up and running

tessatony · 15-01-2007, 09:27 PM

top work mate well done

Twins · 15-01-2007, 10:48 PM

nice project

mariS · 16-01-2007, 08:36 AM

to zippyobrien: Thanks.. I bought these rims with tyres for about 480GBP with pretty good condition. And to the ECU.. In Czech republic is only 1 FRST.. I really dont know where can I find the FRST wiring loom and ECU and inlet manifold but I was thinking about it too. Bodykit would be the next step and engine must wait.

mariS · 16-01-2007, 08:44 AM

to tessatony: Thanks.. Your car looks good too. I love Your classic car but I want to try something different. Me and my friends We have 3 Escorts Mk4. My was the first, second is friends (oroginal ERST with pinkslips) and third is only body... We R thinking about RWD Escort with Sierra engine. Maybe it will be the next project after this

mariS · 16-01-2007, 08:52 AM

to Twins: Your car looks really great. Mine is only piece of scrap yet

Fastas · 16-01-2007, 12:03 PM

wow your friends car is

great idea to what engine does it have?

mariS · 16-01-2007, 01:17 PM

to Fastas: He has only 1,8 16v Zetec engine 130BHP with pipercams and KN filtr.. Max to 150BHP. Its really nice car but that is all... He need finished interior, rebuild engine (maybe with turbo), new exhaust.. But the body with lights and paint is exlusive I think

zippyobrien · 16-01-2007, 05:51 PM

order the ecu and loom of ebay and request that it be sent to your address,
that or you could ask one of the rs specialists of this forum to send you the parts, and you can pay them via pay pal

mariS · 16-01-2007, 07:36 PM

to zippyobrien: thanks for Your suggestion but I have bad experience with eBay.. maybe when it will be the right time to completion of engine I ask someone of this forum for help.. now Im still hoping that the company knows how to do this with my standard ECU and some special chip. And the rear brakes and bodykit is in order now

Brakes should be next week but Im still working on Fiesta.

AGAR-COSWORTH · 16-01-2007, 09:46 PM

Interesting project with many different ideas to our usual UK ones.

Will look forward to seeing you progress with it.

mariS · 17-01-2007, 06:57 AM

to AGAR-COSWORTH: Thanks for opinion and looking on my project. To Your Fiesta - look http://tcar.info This is friends Fiesta. I hope You will like it.

Black_RS · 17-01-2007, 08:02 AM

Nice to see someone doing things differently. Most RS owner's over here choose to keep it close to original but it's nice to see something different. I like the moulds you've made for the arches - proper job!

Is it me or does it seem really weird looking at this pic with the battery and wiper motor the other way round?

mariS · 17-01-2007, 10:17 AM

to Black RS: Thanks. Im really like to see that people likes my project. I ever want something different. The mould from concrete (form for the archs) I boulid 3 times

1st was breaking down after hardening the concrete, 2nd was breaking down during manipulation and 3rd is on the picture. I made the steel cage with round shape as the wood form and piled up the concrete. Now this is unbreakable

And to Your perception... Im from Czech republic, We have steering wheel on the lefthand side, and battery and wipers motor is conversely. So We have the simple system of brakes, We havent any pulls and mechanism between pedal and brake booster.
And.. RS owners here maybe build cars like original but 400BHP engine in Mk4 isnt so original

and 17" wheels? But U R right. I was studied design college and I want to realize my dream.
Your resto looks really precisely.. Sometimes I try to find solution to choose the colour (black or white?) Im happy because my car has only a few rusted places. I had a big hole under the battery but that is repaired but I will need to change the front wings and front panel.

BRAMMER · 17-01-2007, 11:42 AM

Different, i love watching restorations from outside the UK

mariS · 17-01-2007, 11:54 AM

to h196jne: Thanks. I like restorations from the UK

You have more possibilities to get the good parts and Your cars look great. I really like Mk3 RST S1 but I dont know about any piece in the CZ.

AGAR-COSWORTH · 17-01-2007, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mariS

to AGAR-COSWORTH: Thanks for opinion and looking on my project. To Your Fiesta - look http://tcar.info This is friends Fiesta. I hope You will like it.

Im not usual one for big bodykits etc but that looks very nicely done

mariS · 18-01-2007, 08:16 AM

Small update

I add some pictures which I found on my PC.

Twins · 18-01-2007, 04:52 PM

When does the bodywork get started

mariS · 18-01-2007, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twins

When does the bodywork get started

Wait a moment. First I need to make some place in garage, my car is staying in the garden now and We have so cold weather to work on the air

Im working on friends Fiesta NTi now and I finished it next week. So I hope that I will start from next week.

mariS · 23-04-2007, 07:46 AM

Next pictures at last. What do U think about it?

Willem · 23-04-2007, 09:09 AM

this will be somewhat different, nice!!

SaqsS2turbo · 23-04-2007, 10:14 AM

thats gonna look awsome!! and the wheels are same as myn but mine arnt ford fitment noooooooo

mariS · 23-04-2007, 10:59 AM

to Willem: Thanx

to SaqsS2Turbo: Thanks.. I bought these wheels by accident. They lays in tire service and nobody wants it. But I think that 235/40 R17 on rear wheels is too big for front wheel drive car. But It looks as kart

SaqsS2turbo · 23-04-2007, 11:28 AM

there defo gonna look awsome with your arches fitted

Twins · 23-04-2007, 11:31 AM

what are you doing with the bumpers to meet the arches ,and will you be going to the european ford show in september with it

Ryan · 23-04-2007, 11:48 AM

leave the rear bumper off , or fit the mk3 16i one.

arches look very cool

mariS · 23-04-2007, 12:11 PM

Saq: I hoped that

Twins: I would like to go there but I dont know when I will finish it. Maybe next year. And with the bumpers.. I will cut the arches closely over the bumpers and the second parts of arches I will modify it for bumpers.. I have a little plan for both bumpers but now I need to finished arches and side boards and wide doors etc. I'll send more pics when I'll go out form garage.

mariS · 23-04-2007, 12:13 PM

Ryan: Ill try to use Mk4 bumper with some modifications but Mk3 isnt bad idea

mariS · 11-05-2007, 09:39 AM

Hi all,

here is a small update with widing my doors. It's not complete yet but next week it will be.

What do U think about it?

Willem · 11-05-2007, 09:52 AM

I like the idea, now lets see if it suits the car, I'm very curious!!

mariS · 11-05-2007, 10:16 AM

to Willem: Thanks. I hope that my car it will be unforgettable

The doors are wider about 7cm and a side skirts under the doors will be wider than doors about 3cm. And the arches will be wider than skirts about next 3cm. I don't like how the original car is narrow between the wheels.

Willem · 11-05-2007, 10:36 AM

can't go wrong if you do it right, your ideas are good in my opinion

GiRO · 11-05-2007, 01:32 PM

Hobomassiv · 11-05-2007, 02:57 PM

that looks quite cool, shame about the CVH,

get some thottle bodies on that zetec

15-01-2007, 01:12 PM	#2
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15-01-2007, 01:53 PM	#3
mariS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 219 Rep Power: 6	to Carlo: thanks look at the http://www.hechts-tuningschmiede.de I like his Mk4 but I hope that my will be better __________________

15-01-2007, 02:32 PM	#4
Fastas Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Romford Posts: 628 Rep Power: 6	nice car diffently somthing different and there some nice cars on that website __________________ Fastas

15-01-2007, 05:19 PM	#5
mariS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 219 Rep Power: 6	to Fastas: Thanks. It will be a long way with my project. Now Im helping to my friend with his Fiesta NTi. Look his amazing car http://tcar.info __________________

15-01-2007, 09:12 PM	#6
zippyobrien PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: reading Posts: 3,050 Rep Power: 10	those rims are sexual as for your ecu, i think you need to get a fiesta rs turbo ecu, and a mk5 xr3i engine lom to get the turbo up and running __________________ nothing beats stella, like stella beats your wife

15-01-2007, 09:27 PM	#7
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15-01-2007, 10:48 PM	#8
Twins 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ESSEX Posts: 15,591 Rep Power: 23	nice project __________________ My carbon clad s2

16-01-2007, 08:36 AM	#9
mariS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 219 Rep Power: 6	to zippyobrien: Thanks.. I bought these rims with tyres for about 480GBP with pretty good condition. And to the ECU.. In Czech republic is only 1 FRST.. I really dont know where can I find the FRST wiring loom and ECU and inlet manifold but I was thinking about it too. Bodykit would be the next step and engine must wait. __________________

16-01-2007, 08:44 AM	#10
mariS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 219 Rep Power: 6	to tessatony: Thanks.. Your car looks good too. I love Your classic car but I want to try something different. Me and my friends We have 3 Escorts Mk4. My was the first, second is friends (oroginal ERST with pinkslips) and third is only body... We R thinking about RWD Escort with Sierra engine. Maybe it will be the next project after this __________________

16-01-2007, 08:52 AM	#11
mariS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 219 Rep Power: 6	to Twins: Your car looks really great. Mine is only piece of scrap yet __________________

16-01-2007, 12:03 PM	#12
Fastas Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Romford Posts: 628 Rep Power: 6	wow your friends car is great idea to what engine does it have? __________________ Fastas

16-01-2007, 01:17 PM	#13
mariS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 219 Rep Power: 6	to Fastas: He has only 1,8 16v Zetec engine 130BHP with pipercams and KN filtr.. Max to 150BHP. Its really nice car but that is all... He need finished interior, rebuild engine (maybe with turbo), new exhaust.. But the body with lights and paint is exlusive I think __________________

16-01-2007, 05:51 PM	#14
zippyobrien PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: reading Posts: 3,050 Rep Power: 10	order the ecu and loom of ebay and request that it be sent to your address, that or you could ask one of the rs specialists of this forum to send you the parts, and you can pay them via pay pal __________________ nothing beats stella, like stella beats your wife

16-01-2007, 07:36 PM	#15
mariS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 219 Rep Power: 6	to zippyobrien: thanks for Your suggestion but I have bad experience with eBay.. maybe when it will be the right time to completion of engine I ask someone of this forum for help.. now Im still hoping that the company knows how to do this with my standard ECU and some special chip. And the rear brakes and bodykit is in order now Brakes should be next week but Im still working on Fiesta. __________________

16-01-2007, 09:46 PM	#16
AGAR-COSWORTH Redumbdancy Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aberdeen / Glasgow Posts: 4,621 Rep Power: 12	Interesting project with many different ideas to our usual UK ones. Will look forward to seeing you progress with it. __________________ Mk4 Golf GTI Anniversary - No. 1268

17-01-2007, 06:57 AM	#17
mariS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 219 Rep Power: 6	to AGAR-COSWORTH: Thanks for opinion and looking on my project. To Your Fiesta - look http://tcar.info This is friends Fiesta. I hope You will like it. __________________

17-01-2007, 08:02 AM	#18
Black_RS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 278 Rep Power: 0	Nice to see someone doing things differently. Most RS owner's over here choose to keep it close to original but it's nice to see something different. I like the moulds you've made for the arches - proper job! Is it me or does it seem really weird looking at this pic with the battery and wiper motor the other way round?

17-01-2007, 10:17 AM	#19
mariS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 219 Rep Power: 6	to Black RS: Thanks. Im really like to see that people likes my project. I ever want something different. The mould from concrete (form for the archs) I boulid 3 times 1st was breaking down after hardening the concrete, 2nd was breaking down during manipulation and 3rd is on the picture. I made the steel cage with round shape as the wood form and piled up the concrete. Now this is unbreakable And to Your perception... Im from Czech republic, We have steering wheel on the lefthand side, and battery and wipers motor is conversely. So We have the simple system of brakes, We havent any pulls and mechanism between pedal and brake booster. And.. RS owners here maybe build cars like original but 400BHP engine in Mk4 isnt so original and 17" wheels? But U R right. I was studied design college and I want to realize my dream. Your resto looks really precisely.. Sometimes I try to find solution to choose the colour (black or white?) Im happy because my car has only a few rusted places. I had a big hole under the battery but that is repaired but I will need to change the front wings and front panel. __________________

17-01-2007, 11:42 AM	#20
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17-01-2007, 11:54 AM	#21
mariS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 219 Rep Power: 6	to h196jne: Thanks. I like restorations from the UK You have more possibilities to get the good parts and Your cars look great. I really like Mk3 RST S1 but I dont know about any piece in the CZ. __________________

18-01-2007, 08:16 AM	#23
mariS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 219 Rep Power: 6	Small update I add some pictures which I found on my PC. __________________

18-01-2007, 04:52 PM	#24
Twins 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ESSEX Posts: 15,591 Rep Power: 23	When does the bodywork get started __________________ My carbon clad s2

23-04-2007, 07:46 AM	#26
mariS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 219 Rep Power: 6	Restoration and tuning Escort Mk4 - bodywork 23/04/2007 Next pictures at last. What do U think about it? __________________

23-04-2007, 09:09 AM	#27
Willem Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 993 Rep Power: 8	this will be somewhat different, nice!! __________________

23-04-2007, 10:14 AM	#28
SaqsS2turbo Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Slough, Berksire Posts: 2,468 Rep Power: 8	thats gonna look awsome!! and the wheels are same as myn but mine arnt ford fitment noooooooo __________________ TЭAM GIЯO UŊIT!! Names SAQ Hippy Kai Yay Mother Fker**

23-04-2007, 10:59 AM	#29
mariS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 219 Rep Power: 6	to Willem: Thanx to SaqsS2Turbo: Thanks.. I bought these wheels by accident. They lays in tire service and nobody wants it. But I think that 235/40 R17 on rear wheels is too big for front wheel drive car. But It looks as kart __________________

23-04-2007, 11:28 AM	#30
SaqsS2turbo Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Slough, Berksire Posts: 2,468 Rep Power: 8	there defo gonna look awsome with your arches fitted __________________ TЭAM GIЯO UŊIT!! Names SAQ Hippy Kai Yay Mother Fker**

23-04-2007, 11:31 AM	#31
Twins 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ESSEX Posts: 15,591 Rep Power: 23	what are you doing with the bumpers to meet the arches ,and will you be going to the european ford show in september with it __________________ My carbon clad s2

23-04-2007, 11:48 AM	#32
Ryan 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southampton Posts: 18,602 Rep Power: 27	leave the rear bumper off , or fit the mk3 16i one. arches look very cool

23-04-2007, 12:11 PM	#33
mariS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 219 Rep Power: 6	Saq: I hoped that Twins: I would like to go there but I dont know when I will finish it. Maybe next year. And with the bumpers.. I will cut the arches closely over the bumpers and the second parts of arches I will modify it for bumpers.. I have a little plan for both bumpers but now I need to finished arches and side boards and wide doors etc. I'll send more pics when I'll go out form garage. __________________

23-04-2007, 12:13 PM	#34
mariS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 219 Rep Power: 6	Ryan: Ill try to use Mk4 bumper with some modifications but Mk3 isnt bad idea __________________

11-05-2007, 09:39 AM	#35
mariS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 219 Rep Power: 6	Hi all, here is a small update with widing my doors. It's not complete yet but next week it will be. What do U think about it? __________________

11-05-2007, 09:52 AM	#36
Willem Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 993 Rep Power: 8	I like the idea, now lets see if it suits the car, I'm very curious!! __________________

11-05-2007, 10:16 AM	#37
mariS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 219 Rep Power: 6	to Willem: Thanks. I hope that my car it will be unforgettable The doors are wider about 7cm and a side skirts under the doors will be wider than doors about 3cm. And the arches will be wider than skirts about next 3cm. I don't like how the original car is narrow between the wheels. __________________

11-05-2007, 10:36 AM	#38
Willem Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 993 Rep Power: 8	can't go wrong if you do it right, your ideas are good in my opinion __________________