550bhp+ 2.5 Turbo 4x4 Escort Latest Update: RAYS TE37 - Page 2

croppy · 16-12-2005, 12:53 AM

seems alot ov hard work when u could buy a escos 4 propb same money ur spending gonna take some filling those arches will

will be mad when done

just as long as the body kit can handle the power and not crack up around the joins

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Mike C · 16-12-2005, 12:58 AM

I could have bought an Esc Cos and got a LOT of change, but that ain't the name of the game!

RS 1800 · 24-12-2005, 05:04 PM

Looks very nice, where did you get the panels from? There is a guy in Finland who makes grp and kevlar Maxi kits, complete with doors and tailgate.

whitecossie · 24-12-2005, 05:15 PM

it will be to ya own taste mate top work Good Luck with the rest

Paul_RS · 25-12-2005, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RS 1800

Looks very nice, where did you get the panels from? There is a guy in Finland who makes grp and kevlar Maxi kits, complete with doors and tailgate.

Any more info on this guy? Kevlar doors bonnet and tailgate sond good to me!

Mike C · 27-12-2005, 05:58 PM

i got 'em from Finland mate

that was the pic in his ad ^^^

JK Race & Gripp

www.diffdealer.com

Paul_RS · 27-12-2005, 07:43 PM

Cheers chum!

Mike C · 27-12-2005, 10:04 PM

no worries mate

RS 1800 · 27-12-2005, 10:09 PM

Thats the guy i was thinking about,

JezSierra · 27-12-2005, 10:29 PM

any updates?looking forward to picking the 3i up off you in january mike

Mike C · 28-12-2005, 10:30 AM

Yeah, it'd be good to have the garage space back

very good car that has been tho

No real updates as yet, I'm going up to see the car in a week or 2, got a few things to discuss at the stage it's at now. May well finish the bodywork stage it's on now, but no spray it or anything yet, bring it down for the engine/mechanical work and then take it back up to be sprayed. Might be easier to work on that way and don't wanna get it back then scratch thousands worth of paint whilst swapping engines etc

we'll see. Big update in a week or 2

James-W · 28-12-2005, 12:24 PM

Good to hear it going to be YB.

tonyturbo · 28-12-2005, 01:59 PM

reded · 30-12-2005, 01:40 PM

were you get the maxi kit from as i am looking for one plz

reded · 30-12-2005, 02:17 PM

just found it thanx

Mike C · 30-12-2005, 07:08 PM

lol, yeah, posted a link just above ^^^^^

strengthening issues are sorted be splicing a new rear quarter panel in for extra strength

rear arch filling still an issue, lol, 22" wheels wouldn't fill them as it stands. Front is fine. Looking into WRC fully adjustable suspension set-ups. Now very much needed is a Saff Cos donor car

reded · 30-12-2005, 07:23 PM

i got full adjustable avo coil overs on my gti and with a set off 18s on do you think this would fill the arches with spacers?

creedy · 30-12-2005, 07:28 PM

going to be very cool mate

good luck with the build

Mike C · 30-12-2005, 07:28 PM

lol, no chance. I have fully adjustable coilovers with 18s at the moment and there's no chance.

see this pic, the bare metal u see is what is to be cut away (lowered about 70-80mm atm on coilovers and 18's in this pic

reded · 30-12-2005, 07:31 PM

no way so wat u goin to do?

Pete.W · 30-12-2005, 08:07 PM

thats gonna be mental!
you been off-roading with it cause those tyres look dirty as owt

jakeyvegas · 01-01-2006, 03:50 PM

cant wait to see it finished mike......

Paul_RS · 01-01-2006, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike C

lol, no chance. I have fully adjustable coilovers with 18s at the moment and there's no chance.

see this pic, the bare metal u see is what is to be cut away (lowered about 70-80mm atm on coilovers and 18's in this pic

A good excuse for some 8x18's i think!

Mike C · 01-01-2006, 05:48 PM

going to have a close look and assess it a week on wednesday

they're 7.5 x 18" in the pic above ^^^ lol, so not far off as it is. Wouldnt mind a bit of extra width to help with roadholding though, although with the coilovers it was very, very good before, just too stiff for these bloody roads

croppy · 01-01-2006, 05:51 PM

ello m8
if u cut away all the bare metal shown in the photo r u gonna ave to reconsruct the inner arch coz looks like you'll c daylight through there

if so whats your plan

Mike C · 01-01-2006, 08:03 PM

a new rear quarter panel will be spliced in and the wide arches will be used using the minimum of their panel of u get me?

RallyeMad · 07-01-2006, 09:57 PM

Looking good

Does the Finnish supplier sell the lights as pictured?

The Maxi F2 Kit car had 18s:

Mike C · 07-01-2006, 10:17 PM

yeah, he will do any part or panel at all that u require, even tailgates, doors etc

GazzaG · 07-01-2006, 11:16 PM

Will look

Zetecfiesta · 07-01-2006, 11:39 PM

why is the car in wigan though?? i dont understand! lol is it still in wigan? might go n see it if it is!

Mike C · 08-01-2006, 04:34 PM

that's just where the bodywork is being done

it's still therem but not for much longer

update coming wednesday

danposs86 · 09-01-2006, 01:34 AM

looking forward to it Mike

GazzaG · 09-01-2006, 04:08 AM

Kool
will be intresting to see it m8

Mike C · 13-01-2006, 12:09 PM

all little niggles have been ironed out. Also have to relocate the fuel filler,even if only slightly with a brushed alloy flush fit fuel filler cap

so, all set for the last leg of the bodywork now, then onto the mechanical side of things

JezSierra · 13-01-2006, 12:13 PM

any pics mike??

Mike C · 13-01-2006, 12:22 PM

none more than the last set i'm afraid

not much has changed cos they were holding fire on the rear arches until my decision cos to fit them as they were intended for a rally car, would mean cutting thru a structural part of the car, which is obviously a big no-no, so they're being spliced in slightly differently

Only real difference is that whole quarter panel is pretty much gone becuase that was the damaged one, and to fit the arches this alternative way would mean having a perfect panel to start with

more pictures on their way soon as the rears get permanently fitted along with a few other touches

GazzaG · 13-01-2006, 03:53 PM

Lookin forward to pics mike

Mike C · 17-01-2006, 11:50 PM

slight change in the plans, colour will now be Bayside Blue (a la R34 GTR)

danposs86 · 18-01-2006, 01:09 AM

what the hell, bit out of the blue that Mike :O

stuball · 18-01-2006, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike C

slight change in the plans, colour will now be Bayside Blue (a la R34 GTR)

After the pages and pages of discussion on the perfect shade of red!?

Why the sudden change?

16-12-2005, 12:58 AM	#42
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 could have bought an Esc Cos and got a LOT of change, but that ain't the name of the game! __________________

24-12-2005, 05:04 PM	#43
RS 1800 Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 88 Rep Power: 8	Looks very nice, where did you get the panels from? There is a guy in Finland who makes grp and kevlar Maxi kits, complete with doors and tailgate. __________________ -=JM Motorsport=- -:Michael Lindqvist:-

24-12-2005, 05:15 PM	#44
whitecossie PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: tyne and wear Posts: 495 Rep Power: 7	it will be to ya own taste mate top work Good Luck with the rest __________________

27-12-2005, 05:58 PM	#46
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 got 'em from Finland mate that was the pic in his ad ^^^ JK Race & Gripp www.diffdealer.com __________________

27-12-2005, 07:43 PM	#47
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27-12-2005, 10:04 PM	#48
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27-12-2005, 10:09 PM	#49
RS 1800 Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 88 Rep Power: 8	Thats the guy i was thinking about, __________________ -=JM Motorsport=- -:Michael Lindqvist:-

27-12-2005, 10:29 PM	#50
JezSierra happy with that Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nottingham Posts: 1,155 Rep Power: 8	any updates?looking forward to picking the 3i up off you in january mike __________________ i only drink beer on days that end in Y!

28-12-2005, 10:30 AM	#51
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	Yeah, it'd be good to have the garage space back very good car that has been tho No real updates as yet, I'm going up to see the car in a week or 2, got a few things to discuss at the stage it's at now. May well finish the bodywork stage it's on now, but no spray it or anything yet, bring it down for the engine/mechanical work and then take it back up to be sprayed. Might be easier to work on that way and don't wanna get it back then scratch thousands worth of paint whilst swapping engines etc we'll see. Big update in a week or 2 __________________

28-12-2005, 12:24 PM	#52
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28-12-2005, 01:59 PM	#53
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30-12-2005, 01:40 PM	#54
reded Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: runcorn Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	wow were you get the maxi kit from as i am looking for one plz

30-12-2005, 02:17 PM	#55
reded Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: runcorn Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	soz just found it thanx

30-12-2005, 07:08 PM	#56
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	lol, yeah, posted a link just above ^^^^^ strengthening issues are sorted be splicing a new rear quarter panel in for extra strength rear arch filling still an issue, lol, 22" wheels wouldn't fill them as it stands. Front is fine. Looking into WRC fully adjustable suspension set-ups. Now very much needed is a Saff Cos donor car __________________

30-12-2005, 07:23 PM	#57
reded Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: runcorn Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	i got full adjustable avo coil overs on my gti and with a set off 18s on do you think this would fill the arches with spacers?

30-12-2005, 07:28 PM	#58
creedy Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: somerset Posts: 982 Rep Power: 8	going to be very cool mate good luck with the build

30-12-2005, 07:31 PM	#60
reded Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: runcorn Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	no way so wat u goin to do?

30-12-2005, 08:07 PM	#61
Pete.W PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wakefield/Beverley Posts: 3,292 Rep Power: 10	thats gonna be mental! you been off-roading with it cause those tyres look dirty as owt __________________ Pete

01-01-2006, 03:50 PM	#62
jakeyvegas I'm Finding My Feet Here Now Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hants Posts: 148 Rep Power: 7	cant wait to see it finished mike...... __________________

01-01-2006, 05:48 PM	#64
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	going to have a close look and assess it a week on wednesday they're 7.5 x 18" in the pic above ^^^ lol, so not far off as it is. Wouldnt mind a bit of extra width to help with roadholding though, although with the coilovers it was very, very good before, just too stiff for these bloody roads __________________

01-01-2006, 05:51 PM	#65
croppy Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: southampton Posts: 580 Rep Power: 9	ello m8 if u cut away all the bare metal shown in the photo r u gonna ave to reconsruct the inner arch coz looks like you'll c daylight through there if so whats your plan

01-01-2006, 08:03 PM	#66
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	a new rear quarter panel will be spliced in and the wide arches will be used using the minimum of their panel of u get me? __________________

07-01-2006, 09:57 PM	#67
RallyeMad Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 75 Rep Power: 7	Looking good Does the Finnish supplier sell the lights as pictured? The Maxi F2 Kit car had 18s: __________________ Richard Burns 1971-2005 Only The Good Die Young. R.I.P Seriesoneturbo.co.uk The No1 Mk3 Escort Site.

07-01-2006, 10:17 PM	#68
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	yeah, he will do any part or panel at all that u require, even tailgates, doors etc __________________

07-01-2006, 11:16 PM	#69
GazzaG 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 16,260 Rep Power: 23	Will look __________________ 2003 Focus is here

07-01-2006, 11:39 PM	#70
Zetecfiesta PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Westhoughton Bolton Posts: 3,930 Rep Power: 11	why is the car in wigan though?? i dont understand! lol is it still in wigan? might go n see it if it is!

08-01-2006, 04:34 PM	#71
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	that's just where the bodywork is being done it's still therem but not for much longer update coming wednesday __________________

09-01-2006, 01:34 AM	#72
danposs86 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lancaster Posts: 296 Rep Power: 7	looking forward to it Mike

09-01-2006, 04:08 AM	#73
GazzaG 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 16,260 Rep Power: 23	Kool will be intresting to see it m8 __________________ 2003 Focus is here

13-01-2006, 12:09 PM	#74
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	all little niggles have been ironed out. Also have to relocate the fuel filler,even if only slightly with a brushed alloy flush fit fuel filler cap so, all set for the last leg of the bodywork now, then onto the mechanical side of things __________________

13-01-2006, 12:13 PM	#75
JezSierra happy with that Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nottingham Posts: 1,155 Rep Power: 8	any pics mike?? __________________ i only drink beer on days that end in Y!

13-01-2006, 12:22 PM	#76
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	none more than the last set i'm afraid not much has changed cos they were holding fire on the rear arches until my decision cos to fit them as they were intended for a rally car, would mean cutting thru a structural part of the car, which is obviously a big no-no, so they're being spliced in slightly differently Only real difference is that whole quarter panel is pretty much gone becuase that was the damaged one, and to fit the arches this alternative way would mean having a perfect panel to start with more pictures on their way soon as the rears get permanently fitted along with a few other touches __________________

13-01-2006, 03:53 PM	#77
GazzaG 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 16,260 Rep Power: 23	Lookin forward to pics mike __________________ 2003 Focus is here

17-01-2006, 11:50 PM	#78
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	slight change in the plans, colour will now be Bayside Blue (a la R34 GTR) __________________

18-01-2006, 01:09 AM	#79
danposs86 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lancaster Posts: 296 Rep Power: 7	what the hell, bit out of the blue that Mike :O