Hi guys. This is my first proper post on this forum. Im totally new to the world of Fiestas having previously rallied a Peugeot 205 with an MI16 engine fitted. I had that car for around 7 years and earlier this year decided it was time for a change after competing in a few rallies with the future father in laws Proton Satria.
I drew up a short list of cars which included the Fiesta, Proton, Civic Type R and one or two others but the decision was made to go for the Fiesta due to having a good reputation in the rallying world and the gaining popularity with the recently created ST Trophy.
The basic plan will be to create a road rally car. For those of you who don't know, road rallying is massively popular here in Wales and is slightly different to stage events. The events run from midnight to the early hours of the morning and are made up of different sections held on country lanes and farm yards with each section timed to an average speed of 30MPH, sounds easy doesnt it but its not... trust me. The car can't have a bigger engine fitted than what was produced by the manufacture, it must be no more than 4 cylinders and turbos are only allowed for petrol vehicles under 1400cc so there'll be no fitting a 2.3 turbo from a Focus RS. The engine must retain its orignal inlet and intake system so no Jenvys hanging out the bonnet either. The driven wheels must remain the same so no RWD or 4WD conversions. The major trim components of the interior must also remian so carpet, headlining, rear seats, door cards and door trims must all remain and be of the same manufacturer however there is always some rule bending going on here. A roll cage can be added aswell as harnesses and a full cage but their not compulsory. Noise limits are enforced and noise cant exceed 90DB which is tested from 2m before the start of the event and sometimes during the event.
Our car will be based on road rally spec but will be built to comply with MSA Stage rally regulations so we will have the bucket seats, belts, cage etc.. as we do plan on having a go at stage events aswell as road rallies.
Think that just about covers our initial plan for the car so I shall leave you for now with a quick pick
