Well, haven't actually got the car yet, but have started getting some bits together, started with axle, going sort of old school...



Close up of calipers (fiesta I think)





4 linked with a panhard rod.

I'm thinking coilovers and turrets.

Got these at the weekend for the front end, RS hubs, discs and calipers.



I'm thinking that I'll use the standard set up front end to start with and see how it goes. Also will have to sort out a dummy shaft arrangement, probably using half shaft ends, to retain the hubs. That's more or less hw it works on my RWD transit.

 

This is going to be interesting, good luck

 

liking the thought process matey

 

There are better choices for the rear end than the English axle.

Funny and ironic the Locost becomes the donor.

 

Just going with what I know with the axle BW, as I'm of the age of the Mk1/2 escort, but I see what you're saying

Yes it was from a locost guy who starte a project and had a change of plan. Sold on the locost site too, as you probably know

 

It's also where your engine is going Steve

 

Nope didn't see that one. Just the chassis on your pic above.

Have a look at an rx8 subframe.

 

Had a quick look and they seem to be thin on the ground at the moment, most on the bay don't come with diff or hubs. I have been trying to decide what to do with the gearbox, and RX8 6 speed is one I've been considering. Bloke on the RWD Zetec FB page does them with a adaptor and clutch conversion. If I went that route it would make the box/diff less complicated I suppose, but I want to keep it as straightforward as possible, which is why I went live axle.

Box wise, I do have a type 9 5 speed which needs a bellhousing, and a rebuild, so I could go that way, and that box is lighter, but the re-build would probably cost what I could get a converted RX8 for.

Any thoughts on that?

 

If your doing anything with the Zetec, power wise you will end up chucking money at a T9 to keep it together.

There was an rx8 6 speed sold on Lcb earlier for Ł100 you would get that for a T9 even in need of a rebuild.

I look forward to updates.

 

Mazda box is a necessity imo

 

Thanks guys, was where I thought I ought to go but hesitated and missed that box on locost

Hesitation was over the weight of the RX8 compared to the T9, but I will probably go that way.

Picked this up at the weekend form a really nice bloke (thanks again Steve )Mileage in the mid 70s k, recent belt and pulleys.



All the bits still on it so plenty to get on with

 

That looks good, nice mileage to

 

Yes Mate, I'm pleased and it was from Steve on here (1-PD) and I know I can trust him, and it was a good price.

Also looks like I've managed to secure the gearbox from the guy on the locost forum, which will save me a few bob

Just got to finish off my other project and get rid before I can get the car to put all the kit on to. My plan is to get either an MOT fail, or an engine blow up (preferably the latter), and work from there.........

 

Sounds like its gonna be a good project.

 

Not much done as yet, but been collecting more bits, got the RX8 box that BW recommended for 100 sovs (should easy get that back when I flog my Type 9 )

Plus an adaptor plate from a lad on FB





Have this Wilwood slave kicking about with a 3/4 master cylinder, so I'll use that too



Just need to fix the cylinder in a suitable way, but I'll sort that out once I've bolted the box to the engine and worked out the movement required from the clutch fork.

 

I am going to be on the look out for an rx8 box myself now.

Have you got a link for the adapter ?

Cheers

 

Guy on Facebook, Lee Butcher, posts in rwd zetec group Mate, this is, I think, a link to his last post

https://www.facebook.com/groups/169461016471131/?multi_permalinks=1505215376229015&comment_id=1509129799170906&notif_id=1509372574940979&notif_t=like

 

Found it thanks. He is just up the road.

Have you offered it up and checked the fit ? And what’s the quality like cheers.

 

It fits the box perfectly, but I haven't got around to taking the getrag off the engine yet

Guys on Facebook seem pretty happy with his work though. Quality is good, and the holes that need to be threaded are.

 

Picked this up today, weighs about 8 Kg, which should be a saving



Ducting is on the right side, but might need altering to suit my layout.....

 

I like that bonnet loads

Look forward to seeing this progress

 

very nice, I too have been looking for a carbon bonnet but gave up and ordered a fibreglass one instead from Smith and Deakin.

 

looking good mike

 

I like that bonnet a lot.

 

Thanks guys

I'm well pleased with the bonnet, just a lucky find on the bay of eees bloke hasn't taken it off the web yet, but I've got it There's another one on there for a Mk1 RS, but it's a lot more money.

Should be ready to make a start on the project by the end of Feb, can't wait

 

I like project that are that little bit different.

 

More bits arrived today, already had this lovely Neil Dunne flywheel.....



.....and the clutch for it arrived from Burton today



All appears to fit togther OK, and a high torque Pinto starter arrived to go with it all.

Just need to get around to starting the job now

 

My RWD focus rally car

 

Very, Very nice

Live axle or independant ? Have a feeling you've posted pictureson Locostbuilders forum ?

 

yes i have mate. Independent rear end

 

Looks great

I see his name crops up in every post on Fb. I found his website but no shop. I wonder how the price compares with turbosport ?

Cheers warren.