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

Mike C · 16-11-2005, 11:33 AM

This thread follows the build of my Subaru-Powered MK6 Escort, originally a GTi.

The first few pages are mostly irrelevant now, as most of it relates to the original plans of either Zetec Turbo or Cosworth Power.

First bit shows the original change from Radiant Red to Bayside Blue with Maxi Arches and other custom bodywork.

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N1C4T3N · 16-11-2005, 12:12 PM

ooo that will look the part

Red16 · 16-11-2005, 12:40 PM

DIY all the way, good lad

i like the sound of YB power too

millsy · 16-11-2005, 03:08 PM

You'll have to give me a shout when that's done Mike C and we'll get you a feature in Max Power if you're interested

Twins · 16-11-2005, 03:38 PM

Graet project there 4x4x yb

adamS2RST · 16-11-2005, 04:14 PM

Sounds good

James-W · 16-11-2005, 06:05 PM

Cool project.

Mike C · 16-11-2005, 06:56 PM

cheers all. it's something a bit different, glad some people find it interesting, will keep this thread going throughout all the work then

James-W · 16-11-2005, 08:27 PM

Yeah Mike mate deffo keep us updated. Yb deffo.

Ex-Finesse · 18-11-2005, 12:19 AM

Some nice new pictures there Mike!!

Gonna be a monster, can't wait to see it finished!

cossieman · 18-11-2005, 08:26 AM

Mike C · 18-11-2005, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ex-Finesse

Some nice new pictures there Mike!!

Gonna be a monster, can't wait to see it finished!

I'll arrange for u to have a peek sometime soon 'praps

danposs86 · 18-11-2005, 03:29 PM

Its looking good Mike.

Whats the plans for the side skirts??

Mike C · 18-11-2005, 03:31 PM

Ideally I want the ST ones built out and slightly rounded on the edges to match up with the rest of the kit

want it to take away a little of the "slagness" so it all suits. de-dramatise the curves a little

have to see how it turns out tho

Ex-Finesse · 18-11-2005, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike C

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ex-Finesse

Some nice new pictures there Mike!!

Gonna be a monster, can't wait to see it finished!

I'll arrange for u to have a peek sometime soon 'praps

Sounds good, 'praps at the Wigan Leg?? LOL!

Keep up the good work fella!

Mike C · 18-11-2005, 10:36 PM

as if you'd "slum it" oop north

good idea tho

3dr-rally-slag · 22-11-2005, 08:33 PM

fooking love this body kit- think it looks soo cool

one of the best looking escorts ever!!

Mike C · 22-11-2005, 09:08 PM

thanks mate, nice to hear a bit of positive feedback

Lee Reynolds · 22-11-2005, 10:46 PM

gonna look good

Danzetec · 23-11-2005, 12:44 AM

Gonna be 'spot on' Mike! Loving those arches

junkiexr · 23-11-2005, 02:37 AM

that's gonna look the bollox mate

Mike C · 23-11-2005, 01:14 PM

cheers all, some new pics on their way soon

DAVE WRC · 23-11-2005, 01:58 PM

If you pop upto wigan give me a shout

john16v · 23-11-2005, 02:16 PM

Looked pretty much the same last week mike.....

Mike C · 23-11-2005, 07:36 PM

will do Dave

danposs86 · 24-11-2005, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAVE WRC

If you pop upto wigan give me a shout

And me Mike

Paddy · 24-11-2005, 02:41 PM

That's gonna be awesome

Mike C · 24-11-2005, 10:51 PM

and yeah, same goes for everyone, Dan

EssexMikeSi · 25-11-2005, 01:09 AM

cant wait to see it finished mate, or the progress even! was already a stunner, but wen this stage is finished its gonna be an absolute animal and amazing

chiz · 25-11-2005, 10:52 PM

some good ideas mate good luck with the project.

imo its the sorta project that could go either way depending on certain choices, hope u make em right!!!!!

T4KAF · 26-11-2005, 10:10 PM

look forward seeing that wen it finished,u dont c many maxi arched escorts!

Mike C · 26-11-2005, 10:33 PM

very true

Zetecfiesta · 26-11-2005, 10:48 PM

looks very cool, im near wigan are you mike C?

Mike C · 26-11-2005, 11:05 PM

I'm from the West Mids. Well, South Shropshire

Car will be up in Wigan 'til the beginiing of January 2006 tho

Mike C · 15-12-2005, 09:00 PM

few updated pics of the rear arches

and 4x4 YB power will definitely be happening now

Shorty · 15-12-2005, 09:02 PM

Thats gonna be mega...keep up the good work m8

cosmagedon · 15-12-2005, 09:09 PM

Looks good matey

Do you have to remove/cut the old arches out? and how are you going about securing them inplace?

Dan · 15-12-2005, 09:18 PM

Looks awesome mate, who ya got in mind to do the work? Someone proper like A1 I reckon!

Mike C · 15-12-2005, 09:21 PM

they're all being blended into the bodywork, altho I'm having a chat with a few people soon regarding strengthening at the rear. Needs a bit more work before I'm totally happy with that, but everything else is spot on

A1 was who I 1st thought of, but have been chatting to Brom @ ZOO Motorsport too. They're much more local to me and they can do the work too

Mike C · 15-12-2005, 09:51 PM

and yes, you can see the metal that needs to be cut away at the rear

16-11-2005, 12:12 PM	#2
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16-11-2005, 12:40 PM	#3
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16-11-2005, 03:38 PM	#5
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16-11-2005, 06:56 PM	#8
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 all. it's something a bit different, glad some people find it interesting, will keep this thread going throughout all the work then __________________

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millsy Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 58 Rep Power: 8	You'll have to give me a shout when that's done Mike C and we'll get you a feature in Max Power if you're interested

16-11-2005, 06:05 PM	#7
James-W PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,309 Rep Power: 13	Cool project.

16-11-2005, 08:27 PM	#9
James-W PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,309 Rep Power: 13	Yeah Mike mate deffo keep us updated. Yb deffo.

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Ex-Finesse PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Medway / Maidstone, Kent Posts: 459 Rep Power: 7	Some nice new pictures there Mike!! Gonna be a monster, can't wait to see it finished!

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18-11-2005, 03:29 PM	#13
danposs86 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lancaster Posts: 296 Rep Power: 7	Its looking good Mike. Whats the plans for the side skirts??

18-11-2005, 03:31 PM	#14
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	Ideally I want the ST ones built out and slightly rounded on the edges to match up with the rest of the kit want it to take away a little of the "slagness" so it all suits. de-dramatise the curves a little have to see how it turns out tho __________________

18-11-2005, 10:36 PM	#16
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	as if you'd "slum it" oop north good idea tho __________________

22-11-2005, 08:33 PM	#17
3dr-rally-slag Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: south wales Posts: 2,050 Rep Power: 11	fooking love this body kit- think it looks soo cool one of the best looking escorts ever!! __________________

22-11-2005, 09:08 PM	#18
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, nice to hear a bit of positive feedback __________________

22-11-2005, 10:46 PM	#19
Lee Reynolds 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: south yorkshire Posts: 21,778 Rep Power: 30	gonna look good __________________

23-11-2005, 12:44 AM	#20
Danzetec Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Braintree, Essex Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Gonna be 'spot on' Mike! Loving those arches

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junkiexr Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: suffolk/norfolk north suffolk/south norfolk Posts: 209 Rep Power: 7	that's gonna look the bollox mate __________________

23-11-2005, 01:14 PM	#22
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 all, some new pics on their way soon __________________

23-11-2005, 01:58 PM	#23
DAVE WRC Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 270 Rep Power: 8	If you pop upto wigan give me a shout __________________

23-11-2005, 02:16 PM	#24
john16v I'm Finding My Feet Here Now Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nottingham Posts: 115 Rep Power: 8	Looked pretty much the same last week mike.....

23-11-2005, 07:36 PM	#25
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	will do Dave __________________

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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	and yeah, same goes for everyone, Dan __________________

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EssexMikeSi PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Maldon, Essex! Posts: 4,191 Rep Power: 13	cant wait to see it finished mate, or the progress even! was already a stunner, but wen this stage is finished its gonna be an absolute animal and amazing __________________ Im turning to the dark side, passionbmw here i come

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chiz Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: dunfermline, fife Posts: 570 Rep Power: 8	some good ideas mate good luck with the project. imo its the sorta project that could go either way depending on certain choices, hope u make em right!!!!! __________________ www.TrampDrift.com

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T4KAF Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: whitburn,scotland!!!! Posts: 2,236 Rep Power: 9	look forward seeing that wen it finished,u dont c many maxi arched escorts!

26-11-2005, 10:33 PM	#32
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	very true __________________

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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	looks very cool, im near wigan are you mike C?

26-11-2005, 11:05 PM	#34
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 from the West Mids. Well, South Shropshire Car will be up in Wigan 'til the beginiing of January 2006 tho __________________

15-12-2005, 09:00 PM	#35
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	few updated pics of the rear arches and 4x4 YB power will definitely be happening now __________________

15-12-2005, 09:02 PM	#36
Shorty PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Liverpool Posts: 4,994 Rep Power: 11	Thats gonna be mega...keep up the good work m8 __________________

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cosmagedon Part of the Furniture Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2004 Location: N.Wales Posts: 163 Rep Power: 8	Looks good matey Do you have to remove/cut the old arches out? and how are you going about securing them inplace? __________________

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Dan 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Local, when i'm home... Posts: 22,906 Rep Power: 31	Looks awesome mate, who ya got in mind to do the work? Someone proper like A1 I reckon!

15-12-2005, 09:21 PM	#39
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	they're all being blended into the bodywork, altho I'm having a chat with a few people soon regarding strengthening at the rear. Needs a bit more work before I'm totally happy with that, but everything else is spot on A1 was who I 1st thought of, but have been chatting to Brom @ ZOO Motorsport too. They're much more local to me and they can do the work too __________________