keo_rsturbo

me and my dad have been looking to build a kit car and i have always loved the rs 200,the thing is i would not want to put loads of money and time in to a car people may take the piss of because its a rep it would be cossy powered so not underpowerd, whats peoples views

Speedy Gonzalez

there's a few RS200 reps out there mate and no one takes the piss out of them

i say go for it!

Mr S1

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Go for it - just do it properly and make sure it doesn't look like a 'thrown together' job

mcrmatt1983

Sounds like a top idea! Just keep it authentic and mid engined

DENNIS

i have been thinking of doing one, check out www.rs200replica.co.uk
just as good as the real thing, top respect
well worth a look

dave cos4x4

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there was a replica at the cheshire meet a few weeks ago,full scooby engine and running gear,looked awesome,got plenty of people talking about it,good things too.

did sound weird driving away.

R5FORD

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i reckon it would be kinda

xr2i-carl

back in the nineties there was a company who made them, i hae magzine on it, can tell it aint the real deal but still looks good

there was one at nat day parked on the infield



carl

kik1.6se

There are some good rs200 replicas out there.

The best I've seen have had mid mounted cosworth YB engines and space frame chassis, carn't remember who makes these and I don't think they are cheap.

There are cheaper ones based on xr4x4's but I'm not sure who makes them.

Stay away from the Banham's though. They do them based on Austin Meastro


Kirk

Uncle Winnett

this 1


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-RS200-Imp...QQcmdZViewItem

Toe Knee

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Think from memory your looking around 15k for the kit plus cossie running gear, looked into it a year or so ago. They can take 2wd or 4x4 running gear!!!

Tbh thou i wouldnt want 1 with a scooby engine in as it defeats the object of having a FORD rs200 but each to their own

cfoster

RS Automotive were the company who produed the space frames, fibreglass replica.

My bro-on-law is in the process of building his one up! Couple of pics in current situation - ignore the colour, it is going white very soon! He's got a YB lump going in it which FMS have in their workshop at present!






Chris

keo_rsturbo

that looks the proper kit with the twin coilovers, could you find out where the kit was from?? and price if posible?
someone on another site said your better off getting a saff as a donor car and then someone else said they have some sort or renult gear box?? has anyone heard of this?

wrightyat86

as above m8. do it right! no one will take the piss if its a proper job throw it together and it will get picked apart by everyone! do it right and get the respect

cfoster

It is the proper kit matey from RS Automotive. I'm not sure if they are producing the kits anymore. IMO its the best replica available. Gearbox wise Renault ones are most popular for them but he was provided with a Proker 911 5 speed box and adaptor plate!

keo_rsturbo

i have looked over the net at rs automotive and when ever you click on a link to there site you get a parts shop, maybe they have bought the domain but they must still produce the kit because on uncle winnett's link the bloke said he will build them to your spec? thats all good but i want to build my own if anyone has a contact in any way i would be very greatful.

DENNIS

they used to be southend, there number used to be 01702 299517, dont know if its still there????? or if the number is still good ?????

would like to know myself

keo_rsturbo

good man i will give them a call in the morning, and i will post tomorrow what i find out!

*Bri.4.b.Cos*

Got an email back of a bloke called Bob this morning. They currently don't do the mid engined version, but are going to be developing it over the winter. At the moment the engine's go up front And a turnkey version (think a fully built version) is 20k + VAT

Bri.

keo_rsturbo

i have just sent the same email to him it would have to be the rear engined job 20k is a lot of money for a seirra cos with a fibre glass body and its still only a replica from the outside cheers

Zetecfiesta

pity its so expensive, cause it would be so cool!

keo_rsturbo

if your building your own you will spend even more we build a jago jeep from a mrk 2 escort pain in the arse to get second hand bits that are any good and end up buying new! least you can spread it over a number of years

*Bri.4.b.Cos*

you can get the fabricated chassis and firberglass body shell for Ł4k +VAT but this is front engined

Bri.

keo_rsturbo

is that from Cradley Motor Works?

*Bri.4.b.Cos*

Yes thats right, been looking into the idea of this for a while but funds, time and space won't allow just yet

Bri.

keo_rsturbo

there are only two kits that i can find any info about the RS Automotive evo rs200 and the kit from Cradley Motor Works, anyone seen anything in europe??

cfoster

RS Automotive are still about and still based in Shoeburyness. Paul Horner (one of the original partners) is still there but Gary Campbell (who ran their Leicester branch) has now retired I believe. That is the right phone number but don't rely on getting any calls returned as he is a nightmare for that! My bro-in-law has been waiting 2 months for the engine/box mounts still after being told its a 2 week turnaround!!

Chris

keo_rsturbo

do you know how much the starting kit was?? sorry to be a pain

PETESTURBO

The Kara / RS Automotive kit is the best replica that was made IMO.
It is mid engined RWD., there are very slight differences to the appearance to comply with Ford copyrights at the time.
It is expensive but the kit was top notch.
They handle the road like a race car.
The problem is they don't make them anymore so unless you can find one that is still in bits you are not going to be able to build one.
The SPD 200 is exact in appearance but only front mounted engine at the moment and the only kit available now.
I think you would be best waiting for the mid engined version to be developed i'm sure it will be worth the wait.
Check out www.rs200replica.co.uk
As for people taking the piss! it dosen't happen usually .
Be prepared for a chat to total strangers every time you fill up with petrol.
Cheers Pete.

cfoster

I think the kit cost about Ł15k new but dont think they are available anymore. I reckon my bro in law may sell his though for the right money!

keo_rsturbo

what has he got? seen the pictures are they recent? what kind of money is he looking for a ruff guesstomate?

cfoster

He has got pretty much everything. Full bodywork / interior / genuine rs200 dash, loom, chipped ecu, freshly built FMS engine, brand new (or never used!) Escort cossie alloys, basically all that it needs is a clutch and flywheel, mounts (which are on order), exhaust (which is also on order) and painting (unless you like the green!) and putting together.

Price wise I wouldn't have a clue. I think the Ł15k price tag on the original kit car excluded the engine / ancilleries as well!

Those pictures were taken about 6 months ago but I dont think much has changed!

Chris

keo_rsturbo

i will be having words with my dad because he would be the major money input, i know what hes like though he will want one built from scratch,if its still posible, just out of intrest how long had he been building it?

cfoster

He's owned it for a couple of years now gradually getting bits and pieces together. He's always dreamed of owning one so bit the bullet and bought one when it came up (after realising he couldn't afford a gen. one and realising rs auto ones are getting rarer by the day).

I was speaking to Paul at RS Automotive a couple of months back and he reckons there are only about 50 / 60 of them on the road now throughout the world!

evo200

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Garry Campbell (leicester branch) can be contacted on 01530 510 933, trading as GMC.
I've just got my evo200 chassis back after Garry put a new floor in it for me. Time to feeze my balls off over the winter putting it back together!!!

lamb chops

I nearly bought an spd200 kit last week, posted the details here

https://passionford.com/forum/viewto...899&highlight=

Was a bargain too

banhambuilt

do any of these old firms (RS Automotive ) still do any bits?

i am after an adaptor plate from cossie engine to un1 gearbox.
cheers
dave

cfoster

yes they are still fabricating parts but take their time in doing so!!!

banhambuilt

thanks for that,i will give them a ring
so they take a while to answer phone/send things out do they?
dave

lamb chops

You thining of going rear engine then Dave?