Ford Escort RS Turbo This forum is for discussion of all things pertaining to the Ford Escort Rs Turbo Series 1 and 2.

rs turbo best spec for track and road use

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 1, 2014 | 06:48 AM
  #1  
steve.rst's Avatar
steve.rst
Thread Starter
Part of the Furniture
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
From: ivybridge
Default rs turbo best spec for track and road use

I want to use my rs turbo for track days and road use, any ideas on specification i should have, ie engine, gearbox, clutch and suspension, all ideas welcome please.

steve
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2014 | 05:16 PM
  #2  
LHD220Turbo's Avatar
LHD220Turbo
10K+ Poster!!
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 10,655
Likes: 18
From: swindon, wiltshire
Default

sort the brakes & suspension first before you spunk all your money on making it go fast - thats my advice

cheers
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2014 | 05:34 PM
  #3  
steve.rst's Avatar
steve.rst
Thread Starter
Part of the Furniture
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
From: ivybridge
Default

any sugestions on what suspension to fit
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2014 | 06:46 PM
  #4  
russ rs's Avatar
russ rs
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 795
Likes: 6
From: birmingham
Default

Konis cheaper option but gaz if can afford them.
Load threads on here mate.
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2014 | 07:16 PM
  #5  
gus's Avatar
gus
10K+ Poster!!
20 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 10,507
Likes: 11
From: essex
Default

might have my bilstein coilover up for grabs soon
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2014 | 07:24 PM
  #6  
blueovalman's Avatar
blueovalman
I'm Finding My Feet Here Now
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
From: south east
Default

Brakes, it seems st150 or st170 fronts with standard rears seem to be popular depending upon wheel size.
Reply
Old Mar 2, 2014 | 04:58 AM
  #7  
jonny s2's Avatar
jonny s2
PassionFord Post Whore!!
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 4,524
Likes: 2
From: ooooop north
Default

Originally Posted by LHD220Turbo
sort the brakes & suspension first before you spunk all your money on making it go fast - thats my advice

cheers
+1
Reply
Old Mar 2, 2014 | 06:45 AM
  #8  
Korda's Avatar
Korda
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 910
Likes: 0
From: Devon
Default

Nice safety devices roll cage good tyres brake set up
Reply
Old Mar 2, 2014 | 07:59 PM
  #9  
steve.rst's Avatar
steve.rst
Thread Starter
Part of the Furniture
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
From: ivybridge
Default

ok, if i start with suspension, i currently have spax adjustables which are old and 20mm shorter springs which for road use seem ok, my choices are then to replace the shocks with a new set koni or gaz or change to coilovers.
with coilovers i can get the height exactly how i want it but are there any disadvantages of changing to coilovers.
do i need to strengthen the mounting points

steve
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
JoeyBoyden
Restorations, Rebuilds & Projects.
26
Jan 4, 2024 02:36 PM
SmudgerByName
Restorations, Rebuilds & Projects.
52
Jul 28, 2016 06:14 PM
Matt Baxter
Ford RS Cosworth Parts for Sale
6
Sep 16, 2015 08:30 PM
dal3door
Ford Sierra/Sapphire/RS500 Cosworth
1
Aug 13, 2015 06:55 AM
COLEYST200
General Car Related Discussion.
1
Aug 3, 2015 08:55 AM




All times are GMT. The time now is 03:48 AM.