550bhp+ 2.5 Turbo 4x4 Escort Latest Update: RAYS TE37 - Page 13

Mike C · 09-04-2010, 10:12 PM

Yeah, it wasn't easy to imagine without seeing it there, lol! It's a tight squeeze, but it all fits with a little fettling!

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chappers · 21-04-2010, 08:19 PM

you're doing it all wrong!!!

http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2763036

How are you mate?

rsdan2evn · 16-05-2010, 03:03 PM

any more pics mate?

Mike C · 17-05-2010, 10:46 AM

I'm good cheers Dave, you?

Will be some big picture updates coming real soon. It's going off for some blast cleaning at the end of this week and then straight off to paint. Then I can start putting it all back together, which will be nice.

chappers · 18-05-2010, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike C

I'm good cheers Dave, you?

Will be some big picture updates coming real soon. It's going off for some blast cleaning at the end of this week and then straight off to paint. Then I can start putting it all back together, which will be nice.

Yeah it's all going well. Working in PR at Jaguar Land Rover now and just bought myself a Noble M12!

Good to see you're still going with this, it's going to be a beast. I keep trying to get Ralph to finish his!

Mike C · 18-05-2010, 03:21 PM

M12's are awesome. Well, when they're working. Guy I work with has one. I love it, but it breaks a lot!

nick-21 · 26-08-2010, 03:34 PM

anymore news on this?

Mike C · 26-08-2010, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick-21

anymore news on this?

been working on it a lot just recently. Large update will be posted in the next couple of weeks when it's out of paint.

Minirotty · 26-08-2010, 11:37 PM

wicked Mike, propper looking forward to the update

stephensi · 27-08-2010, 01:18 AM

will be keeping an eye on this thread its going to be a beast top work

krzoska82 · 19-09-2010, 08:36 AM

great thread i didnt no it was on ere bin following it in the mag

Mike C · 30-09-2010, 10:32 AM

The bodyshop stage is taking a little longer than anticipated, so here are a few progress pics highlighting a few bad points which are being rectified, and everything is being fully seam welded throughout and will all be sealed etc. Also getting rid of any unneccessary brackets, holes etc and smoothing out the engine bay

Mike C · 30-09-2010, 10:36 AM

have also bought a set of Tein Flex coilovers will electronic damping force controller, and fully adjustable top mounts, a Pro Alloy fuel tank, a set of Defi Gauges, digital tyre pressure monitor, AIM MXL digital dash and some other bits and pieces to go towards the next stages of the build.....

Mike C · 10-11-2010, 12:10 PM

Little update, just more of the same really. This stage is taking a lot longer than I imagined, but want to get everything just right.

Every last bracket that's not to be used is being removed, and every seam is being welded and/or re-welded and sealed to look as neat as possible.

Also where the new floorpan meets the old, the Escort sills had been manipulated and looked a little scabby and flimsy in places, so no point messing about, cut them out and get some nice new ones put in their place.

Getting there now, just a little more seam welding and strengthening at the rear. Particularly on the turrets, diff supports etc. Also going to make a better, more flush job of the old spare wheel well delete which was done about 8 years ago now to make room for meatier exhausts.

Then it's just moving on up to sort out the roof and straighten all that up ao as it's ready to fit the new carbon skin when the time comes.

Then it should finally be ready for paint

Also been continuing to stockpile parts for the next stages of the build. Doing calculations etc for the Spec C Hawkeye sub frame assemblies, and how they compare dimensionally to the older items that were on the original donor vehicle, so as I can get my nice new wheels on order from Mr. Rainbird.

frayz · 10-11-2010, 04:03 PM

Mike why dont you get the summit racing subframes. They will give you more room under the car.

Mike C · 10-11-2010, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frayz

Mike why dont you get the summit racing subframes. They will give you more room under the car.

Never heard of them! I was looking a while back to see if there were any aftermarket subframes available.

Will have a look!

Mike C · 10-11-2010, 04:08 PM

Hmmmm, does look rather pukka!

Got any feedback on these? Do Perrin also do something similar?

frayz · 10-11-2010, 04:08 PM

Contact ABW (Autobodyworks in essex) Ask for Darren. Tell him frayz sent you and he will be able to help you out

Mike C · 10-11-2010, 04:13 PM

Cheers mate, much appreciated. Will go for them then.

Twins · 10-11-2010, 04:36 PM

Looking good

Mike C · 17-02-2011, 10:15 AM

Sorry I've been slow updating this, been very tied up since December!

Shell is out of paint now, FULLY seam welded and strengthened, all seam sealed to look as factory as is realistically and practically possible.

Got a lot of very nice new parts on order for the next stages of the build too, and everything else will also be on the way soon, stripped all the mechanical parts down ready to rebuild, repaint or replace as appropriate.

fezzajsy · 17-02-2011, 10:18 AM

looking good sir

Mike C · 17-02-2011, 10:19 AM

Thanks mate. A lick of paint always makes a massive difference, particularly when something was 3 different colours before!

frayz · 17-02-2011, 09:02 PM

Looks fablon

tezmanian devil · 18-02-2011, 12:28 AM

getting there mate, ready for ford fair yeh

whizzisat114 · 18-02-2011, 07:00 AM

Great Build Well done

Mike C · 18-02-2011, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tezmanian devil

getting there mate, ready for ford fair yeh

Not quite, lol!

Still a good 12 months in the build, but things should start to come together now.

It took a long time to get the shell spot on as every time I thought it was ready for paint, I spotted something else which either didn't look right or would be a potential weak spot, but now it's pretty damn perfect (I hope!)

Have stripped all the running gear down ready to prep and paint, have all the suspension components ready to go on, just ordered some nice AP Racing brakes and pedal box and going to order one of those fandango subframes from Frayz' mate and then it's close to be able to get rolling again.

c20tbo · 18-02-2011, 11:17 AM

Very nice, great work and build.

s23rta · 18-02-2011, 02:03 PM

Nice one dude, love seeing gti's being used for such projects, saw a Matt black mark six with a scooby engine in the back at redbitz last week but obviously doesn't compare to this

paddyrs · 18-02-2011, 03:28 PM

some work in that it looks good

Arne · 18-02-2011, 03:42 PM

Great project. Have been following since 2005 hehe. Nice to see that youve kept it for that long and still going strong. Gonna look mental when finished!!!!

Mike C · 18-02-2011, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s23rta

Nice one dude, love seeing gti's being used for such projects, saw a Matt black mark six with a scooby engine in the back at redbitz last week but obviously doesn't compare to this

I know the car. James who owns/built it bought my old front brake set up to use on it. Very cool project.

andy escos · 19-02-2011, 07:03 PM

looks so much better now it is in top coat ,love the colour

CarlosST3 · 19-02-2011, 07:14 PM

Amazing work!!!!!!!!!!

miller3 · 19-02-2011, 08:22 PM

Looking good that now

am i right that it wont have the nice burble subarus have now your going to be at that power level?

cool project tho

Mike C · 19-02-2011, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miller3

Looking good that now

am i right that it wont have the nice burble subarus have now your going to be at that power level?

cool project tho

The newer 2.5 or any EJ running equal length headers loses the flat 4 burble, but this engine will still sound very fruity running high comp and anti-lag. Got a very "tight" rally-esque sound

CarlosST3 · 19-02-2011, 10:41 PM

Whos is the white 800+bhp race scooby thing? (a name in the scooby world maybe?) Seen him at Knockhill when I was up there with the recruiting team. His car sounded like a fucking jet engine! The noise of the turbo was ear piercing!

Mike C · 19-02-2011, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlosST3

Whos is the white 800+bhp race scooby thing? (a name in the scooby world maybe?) Seen him at Knockhill when I was up there with the recruiting team. His car sounded like a fucking jet engine! The noise of the turbo was ear piercing!

You mean the Roger Clark Motorsport Gobstopper? Serious car that!

miller3 · 19-02-2011, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike C

You mean the Roger Clark Motorsport Gobstopper? Serious car that!

They got there new one up and running yet?

CarlosST3 · 19-02-2011, 10:55 PM

Thats the bad boy!!!

(sorry, off topic) Me and my mate were arguing when we were in afghan, he is a scooby owner and fan, me an ST owner and Ford fan and I said that AG Focos were faster than Roger Clarkes car, he said because the Scoob had the most points he was far better but because of some regs in the class with regards to build AG could not score points but race. And I think AG beat him several times on laptimes. I may very well be wrong.

But my god, got to look at the Scoob and was blown away! Just could not believe the ear piercing sound it made on boost! Couldnt even hear the Scooby burble, just a jet engine.

One proper amazing car to see

21-04-2010, 08:19 PM	#482
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17-05-2010, 10:46 AM	#484
Mike C The Special One Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bridgnorth Posts: 10,462 Rep Power: 17	I'm good cheers Dave, you? Will be some big picture updates coming real soon. It's going off for some blast cleaning at the end of this week and then straight off to paint. Then I can start putting it all back together, which will be nice. __________________

18-05-2010, 03:21 PM	#486
Mike C The Special One Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bridgnorth Posts: 10,462 Rep Power: 17	M12's are awesome. Well, when they're working. Guy I work with has one. I love it, but it breaks a lot! __________________

26-08-2010, 11:37 PM	#489
Minirotty Lucifer II - 666 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 4,928 Rep Power: 9	wicked Mike, propper looking forward to the update __________________ www.SportingFords.com - The True Owners Club

19-09-2010, 08:36 AM	#491
krzoska82 Part of the Furniture Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: essex Posts: 176 Rep Power: 3	great thread i didnt no it was on ere bin following it in the mag __________________ STOLEN!!!!!!

16-05-2010, 03:03 PM	#483
rsdan2evn Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: rugby Posts: 277 Rep Power: 3	any more pics mate?

26-08-2010, 03:34 PM	#487
nick-21 feet found, i have 2 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Ayrshire Posts: 255 Rep Power: 6	anymore news on this?

27-08-2010, 01:18 AM	#490
stephensi 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: crewe. cheshire Posts: 42 Rep Power: 0	will be keeping an eye on this thread its going to be a beast top work

30-09-2010, 10:32 AM	#492
Mike C The Special One Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bridgnorth Posts: 10,462 Rep Power: 17	The bodyshop stage is taking a little longer than anticipated, so here are a few progress pics highlighting a few bad points which are being rectified, and everything is being fully seam welded throughout and will all be sealed etc. Also getting rid of any unneccessary brackets, holes etc and smoothing out the engine bay __________________

30-09-2010, 10:36 AM	#493
Mike C The Special One Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bridgnorth Posts: 10,462 Rep Power: 17	have also bought a set of Tein Flex coilovers will electronic damping force controller, and fully adjustable top mounts, a Pro Alloy fuel tank, a set of Defi Gauges, digital tyre pressure monitor, AIM MXL digital dash and some other bits and pieces to go towards the next stages of the build..... __________________

10-11-2010, 12:10 PM	#494
Mike C The Special One Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bridgnorth Posts: 10,462 Rep Power: 17	Little update, just more of the same really. This stage is taking a lot longer than I imagined, but want to get everything just right. Every last bracket that's not to be used is being removed, and every seam is being welded and/or re-welded and sealed to look as neat as possible. Also where the new floorpan meets the old, the Escort sills had been manipulated and looked a little scabby and flimsy in places, so no point messing about, cut them out and get some nice new ones put in their place. Getting there now, just a little more seam welding and strengthening at the rear. Particularly on the turrets, diff supports etc. Also going to make a better, more flush job of the old spare wheel well delete which was done about 8 years ago now to make room for meatier exhausts. Then it's just moving on up to sort out the roof and straighten all that up ao as it's ready to fit the new carbon skin when the time comes. Then it should finally be ready for paint Also been continuing to stockpile parts for the next stages of the build. Doing calculations etc for the Spec C Hawkeye sub frame assemblies, and how they compare dimensionally to the older items that were on the original donor vehicle, so as I can get my nice new wheels on order from Mr. Rainbird. __________________

10-11-2010, 04:03 PM	#495
frayz Boost Junkie Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Costa del Essex Posts: 746 Rep Power: 8	Mike why dont you get the summit racing subframes. They will give you more room under the car. __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restorations-rebuilds-and-projects/249385-t26-wrc-frayzs-550-bhp-impreza-build-now-mapped-at-573bhp-video-added.html GT35R, Tial, Fuelab, 1000cc's, XWORKSS, GT Spec, Innovate, KWs, APS DR725, AP Racing, Whiteline, Noltec, Speedline, Sparco & Carbon galore!!... Yet its still a poxy impreza!

10-11-2010, 04:08 PM	#497
Mike C The Special One Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bridgnorth Posts: 10,462 Rep Power: 17	Hmmmm, does look rather pukka! Got any feedback on these? Do Perrin also do something similar? __________________

10-11-2010, 04:08 PM	#498
frayz Boost Junkie Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Costa del Essex Posts: 746 Rep Power: 8	Contact ABW (Autobodyworks in essex) Ask for Darren. Tell him frayz sent you and he will be able to help you out __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=249385 GT35R, Tial, Fuelab, 1000cc's, XWORKSS, GT Spec, Innovate, KWs, APS DR725, AP Racing, Whiteline, Noltec, Speedline, Sparco & Carbon galore!!... Yet its still a poxy impreza!

10-11-2010, 04:13 PM	#499
Mike C The Special One Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bridgnorth Posts: 10,462 Rep Power: 17	Cheers mate, much appreciated. Will go for them then. __________________

10-11-2010, 04:36 PM	#500
Twins 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ESSEX Posts: 15,590 Rep Power: 23	Looking good __________________ My carbon clad s2

17-02-2011, 10:15 AM	#501
Mike C The Special One Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bridgnorth Posts: 10,462 Rep Power: 17	Sorry I've been slow updating this, been very tied up since December! Shell is out of paint now, FULLY seam welded and strengthened, all seam sealed to look as factory as is realistically and practically possible. Got a lot of very nice new parts on order for the next stages of the build too, and everything else will also be on the way soon, stripped all the mechanical parts down ready to rebuild, repaint or replace as appropriate. __________________

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fezzajsy 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (9) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: jeRSey..isles Posts: 12,469 Rep Power: 20	looking good sir __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restora...y-tidy-up.html

17-02-2011, 10:19 AM	#503
Mike C The Special One Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bridgnorth Posts: 10,462 Rep Power: 17	Thanks mate. A lick of paint always makes a massive difference, particularly when something was 3 different colours before! __________________

17-02-2011, 09:02 PM	#504
frayz Boost Junkie Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Costa del Essex Posts: 746 Rep Power: 8	Looks fablon __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=249385 GT35R, Tial, Fuelab, 1000cc's, XWORKSS, GT Spec, Innovate, KWs, APS DR725, AP Racing, Whiteline, Noltec, Speedline, Sparco & Carbon galore!!... Yet its still a poxy impreza!

18-02-2011, 12:28 AM	#505
tezmanian devil I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (8) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: eastbourne Posts: 1,279 Rep Power: 7	getting there mate, ready for ford fair yeh __________________ my 300+bhp mk5 escort zetec turbo project http://passionford.com/forum/restora...engine-in.html

18-02-2011, 07:00 AM	#506
whizzisat114 PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: birmingham Posts: 3,484 Rep Power: 6	Great Build Well done

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c20tbo Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: aberdeenshire Posts: 890 Rep Power: 5	Very nice, great work and build.

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s23rta Part of the Furniture Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2009 Location: cannock Posts: 185 Rep Power: 3	Nice one dude, love seeing gti's being used for such projects, saw a Matt black mark six with a scooby engine in the back at redbitz last week but obviously doesn't compare to this

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paddyrs Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: good old ireland Posts: 784 Rep Power: 2	some work in that it looks good

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Arne Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sandnes, Norway Posts: 240 Rep Power: 6	Great project. Have been following since 2005 hehe. Nice to see that youve kept it for that long and still going strong. Gonna look mental when finished!!!! __________________ 93 Escort cosworth 2wd 05 BMW 535d touring

19-02-2011, 07:03 PM	#513
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19-02-2011, 10:41 PM	#517
CarlosST3 PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Blackpool/Liverpool Posts: 2,927 Rep Power: 5	Whos is the white 800+bhp race scooby thing? (a name in the scooby world maybe?) Seen him at Knockhill when I was up there with the recruiting team. His car sounded like a fucking jet engine! The noise of the turbo was ear piercing! __________________ www.fordtorque.co.uk "Son, you're always in the sh*t. Its only the depth that varies!"

19-02-2011, 10:55 PM	#520
CarlosST3 PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Blackpool/Liverpool Posts: 2,927 Rep Power: 5	Thats the bad boy!!! (sorry, off topic) Me and my mate were arguing when we were in afghan, he is a scooby owner and fan, me an ST owner and Ford fan and I said that AG Focos were faster than Roger Clarkes car, he said because the Scoob had the most points he was far better but because of some regs in the class with regards to build AG could not score points but race. And I think AG beat him several times on laptimes. I may very well be wrong. But my god, got to look at the Scoob and was blown away! Just could not believe the ear piercing sound it made on boost! Couldnt even hear the Scooby burble, just a jet engine. One proper amazing car to see __________________ www.fordtorque.co.uk "Son, you're always in the sh*t. Its only the depth that varies!"

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