A.lo's r-e-d motorsport shell
04-11-2007, 04:07 PM
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quick spec, so far
Kevlar fuel cell(bag type)
Fully seam welded
safty devices weld in roll cage, goes to strut tops through bulk head
2wd diff
Spent most of my money buying the shell got to do some saving now
Hope you like
Kevlar fuel cell(bag type)
Fully seam welded
safty devices weld in roll cage, goes to strut tops through bulk head
2wd diff
Spent most of my money buying the shell got to do some saving now
Hope you like
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05-11-2007, 06:18 AM
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Yep this is my first cossie, I thought Id do it properly.
The shell was built in 92 and stored, the rest was done in 1999 by r.e.d developments.
This is going to be as close to rally spec as I can get, but i'm gona drive it on the road, maybe the odd track day.
I've got a mk2 rs2000 and a mk5 2L fiesta to play with so it's not a daily driver, gona go a bit mad.
The shell was built in 92 and stored, the rest was done in 1999 by r.e.d developments.
This is going to be as close to rally spec as I can get, but i'm gona drive it on the road, maybe the odd track day.
I've got a mk2 rs2000 and a mk5 2L fiesta to play with so it's not a daily driver, gona go a bit mad.
05-11-2007, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by alo
Yep this is my first cossie, I thought Id do it properly.
The shell was built in 92 and stored, the rest was done in 1999 by r.e.d developments.
This is going to be as close to rally spec as I can get, but i'm gona drive it on the road, maybe the odd track day.
I've got a mk2 rs2000 and a mk5 2L fiesta to play with so it's not a daily driver, gona go a bit mad.
The shell was built in 92 and stored, the rest was done in 1999 by r.e.d developments.
This is going to be as close to rally spec as I can get, but i'm gona drive it on the road, maybe the odd track day.
I've got a mk2 rs2000 and a mk5 2L fiesta to play with so it's not a daily driver, gona go a bit mad.
that stands for Rally Engineering Development. Widnes Cheshire
they still have the trophys for loads of the cars they built that won
rallys, they may be able to shed some info on your car Alo
R-E-D used to call themselves The Cosworth Specialists
if you win rally championships its fair to say you know what your
doing,and their cars were very well made
06-11-2007, 06:59 AM
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Cheers fellas
cozzfather, not a bad idea that, i'll see if I can get in contact with them. Would be nice to know a little more history behind the car.
Will keep you all posted
alo
cozzfather, not a bad idea that, i'll see if I can get in contact with them. Would be nice to know a little more history behind the car.
Will keep you all posted
alo
08-11-2007, 11:31 AM
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have just spoken to someone regards R-E-D.
it seems they are still going but not from Widnes.
they were owned by Geoff Fielding back then,but now are not
i was told they are doing bodyshells for M-SPORT for the WRC
I don't know if its just Neil Gatt who owns it but its not the same team
any more,but doing bodyshells for the World Champions isn't bad
it seems they are still going but not from Widnes.
they were owned by Geoff Fielding back then,but now are not
i was told they are doing bodyshells for M-SPORT for the WRC
I don't know if its just Neil Gatt who owns it but its not the same team
any more,but doing bodyshells for the World Champions isn't bad
08-11-2007, 03:06 PM
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cozzfather Cheers for that, I couldn't get anything on r-e-d, now I know why.
I not too fussed If I can't get much history, It's got a msa log book and a build date and number on the fuel tank so I'm happy.
It's all good
I not too fussed If I can't get much history, It's got a msa log book and a build date and number on the fuel tank so I'm happy.
It's all good
08-11-2007, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by cozzfather
have just spoken to someone regards R-E-D.
it seems they are still going but not from Widnes.
they were owned by Geoff Fielding back then,but now are not
i was told they are doing bodyshells for M-SPORT for the WRC
I don't know if its just Neil Gatt who owns it but its not the same team
any more,but doing bodyshells for the World Champions isn't bad
it seems they are still going but not from Widnes.
they were owned by Geoff Fielding back then,but now are not
i was told they are doing bodyshells for M-SPORT for the WRC
I don't know if its just Neil Gatt who owns it but its not the same team
any more,but doing bodyshells for the World Champions isn't bad
Ian
08-11-2007, 08:51 PM
#18
iirc pete bought it from it from Geoff as he was next door anyway
and was spending big big money with R-E-D
have heard things going on though i won't repeat on the internet
all i know now is they are not in widnes and its just Neil running things
don't know if mike still has a share in R-E-D,but it seems E-A-R-S is still going,mike patt is rallying a bit in croatia or slovakia, on my post in the photo/ video forum there is a pic of him in the ears escort cosworth.
he still keeps his hand in
https://passionford.com/forum/viewto...164&highlight=
and was spending big big money with R-E-D
have heard things going on though i won't repeat on the internet
all i know now is they are not in widnes and its just Neil running things
don't know if mike still has a share in R-E-D,but it seems E-A-R-S is still going,mike patt is rallying a bit in croatia or slovakia, on my post in the photo/ video forum there is a pic of him in the ears escort cosworth.
he still keeps his hand in
https://passionford.com/forum/viewto...164&highlight=
06-07-2008, 11:17 AM
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It's been a while since I've done an update but all is well.
Just bought yum's old gt35. Having an engine inspected at the minute.
If I get the thumbs up I Would like a high compression engine to keep it less laggy.But don't want to risk a melt down. Will have to see......
Still need brakes, gearbox and ancill's but we're getting there now.
Just bought yum's old gt35. Having an engine inspected at the minute.
If I get the thumbs up I Would like a high compression engine to keep it less laggy.But don't want to risk a melt down. Will have to see......
Still need brakes, gearbox and ancill's but we're getting there now.
22-11-2008, 08:55 AM
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Inside is in paint now, the rest of the car should be painted by next weekend.
Have decided diamond white is a bit too dull, gone for something new.
Engine's nearly done,just waiting on the head.
22-11-2008, 05:39 PM
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Look good mate i have a x red sapphire that i am hoping to get started on in the spring , i want to find the history of my car , it was a mcrae motorsport car back in the early 90s ,any help at red would be great, look forward to seing more pics
01-01-2009, 04:26 PM
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The tank re built and ready to be fastened down.
Build date for the tank
Cut off switch back in place
Started work on the light weight dash(no glove box)with added GO button
Still needs some refinement. I'm not having a heater box, so I can lose the the control panel. Will make a carbon fiber panel to have a large boost gauge
01-01-2009, 05:01 PM
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I can't get it to fit matt........ There's a brace going across the bulk head and it fouls on the blower, you can see in one of the pics further up.
Heated screens will have to do. Winter use will be minimal.
Theres a few things that can't be used because of the cage. That and window winders don't clear the door bars. Electric windows needed.
Heated screens will have to do. Winter use will be minimal.
Theres a few things that can't be used because of the cage. That and window winders don't clear the door bars. Electric windows needed.
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01-01-2009, 09:30 PM
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Ah yes just saw that mate. I know group A sapphires used special heater box (proper 909 item) and ATM are selling one at the moment I think, but I don't think it can be mounted on the escort. 
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