R&D dogbox, how strong?
08-10-2006, 09:38 AM
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R&D dogbox, how strong?
I have got my hands on this 6speed gearbox, how strong is it?
How about renovation and and spare parts?
Thanx
How about renovation and and spare parts?
Thanx
08-10-2006, 09:51 AM
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Some love em and some hate em.Scotty broke a brand new one on the start line of the handling course of TOTB this year and i helped him push the car away.Also the company has not got a good reputation on dealing with people.Don't really know how expensive they are for parts though.Still,if i was offered one at the right price i would have a go.
08-10-2006, 10:31 AM
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[quote]allsteel wrote:
Still,if i was offered one at the right price i would have a go.
Is 3.5K the right price/quote]
No but 2.5k might be, (fitted of course)
Still,if i was offered one at the right price i would have a go.
Is 3.5K the right price/quote]
No but 2.5k might be, (fitted of course)
08-10-2006, 10:48 AM
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Re: R&D dogbox, how strong?
Originally Posted by marco polo
Originally Posted by cossiemanden
I have got my hands on this 6speed gearbox, how strong is it?
How about renovation and and spare parts?
Thanx
How about renovation and and spare parts?
Thanx
Good luck with it
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08-10-2006, 10:50 AM
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Re: R&D dogbox, how strong?
Originally Posted by TF Rallyesport
Originally Posted by marco polo
Originally Posted by cossiemanden
I have got my hands on this 6speed gearbox, how strong is it?
How about renovation and and spare parts?
Thanx
How about renovation and and spare parts?
Thanx
Good luck with it
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09-10-2006, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by martin-reyland
Originally Posted by TF Rallyesport
Originally Posted by cossiemanden
tf: sekuential or H? 
09-10-2006, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by sibster
Do him a P/X on the R & D Tim.....
Got the plate today mate, many thanx....
Got the plate today mate, many thanx....
have you weighed a group A rear bumper bracket!!
i have today.
10-10-2006, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by sibster
Do him a P/X on the R & D Tim.....
Got the plate today mate, many thanx....
Got the plate today mate, many thanx....
have you weighed a group A rear bumper bracket!!
i have today.
10-10-2006, 05:00 PM
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the r&d seems to be fine for track as Andrew has said,I used mine at national day with no problems!different story when it comes to launching with big power!!the ffd comes with a big price tag when you consider the tunnel needs modding,starter motor etc etc
10-10-2006, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by justin.e
the r&d seems to be fine for track as Andrew has said,I used mine at national day with no problems!different story when it comes to launching with big power!!the ffd comes with a big price tag when you consider the tunnel needs modding,starter motor etc etc
10-10-2006, 05:09 PM
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Tim,
is the ffd a simple stick the box in or does it have a list of extras that are needed?
I was under the impression that a smaller starter motor needs to be used??
is the ffd a simple stick the box in or does it have a list of extras that are needed?
I was under the impression that a smaller starter motor needs to be used??
10-10-2006, 05:24 PM
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the starter on mine is standard 4x4,i have a high power group A one but have never used it or needed it in over 30 rallies,
the shell modification is very minor also,
the shell modification is very minor also,
10-10-2006, 05:43 PM
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props depend on your diffs a little bit but atre very simmilar to normal on the front but the rear bolts direct doing away with the rubber donut.
clutch is as you like,i use a 7.25 ap unit.
clutch is as you like,i use a 7.25 ap unit.
10-10-2006, 05:54 PM
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do you see where Iam coming from?
for my own needs the r/d is fine 5k odd for new box and in it goes along with 6 paddle clutch.
how much for new ffd fitted??
for my own needs the r/d is fine 5k odd for new box and in it goes along with 6 paddle clutch.
how much for new ffd fitted??
10-10-2006, 06:14 PM
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well steve scott had a new one fitted for ten of the best didnt he?it broke on the start line so i believe so it doesnt really matter if it breaks so soon how much it is does it?
a small saving for an unreliable,much more fragile unit,i cannnot see where your coming from at all to be honest.
the FFD was purpose built at great expense by ford,the mt75 "dog" boxes are just modified standard units that have very inherant problems and at the end of the day its finishes and reliability that counts,
a small saving for an unreliable,much more fragile unit,i cannnot see where your coming from at all to be honest.
the FFD was purpose built at great expense by ford,the mt75 "dog" boxes are just modified standard units that have very inherant problems and at the end of the day its finishes and reliability that counts,
10-10-2006, 06:26 PM
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as I have already said big launches are a no no!scotty was running 500+brake with 100 nos on top that day!Andrew has run the box all year in the ford championship with no problems so your saying he should have spent more money when not needed 
so your saying he should have spent more money when not needed
lol. Thanks Ian, I know you did tell me a while back, but lost all my PM's recently 
10-12-2008, 04:24 PM
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ffd are the gearbox used in the slightly later and the latest group a escort cosworth
i say slightly later ones as im not sure in which year they started to use the ffd box ...
im sure tim or ian can tell us what year they did change
ffd box comes with a price tag but is very strong ! all year the old man has used his with 600bhp and giving it near on full throttle launches and has been spot on !
it even took the abouse i through at it
missed gears "cough cough"r+d are not the strongest box but i think its all about how "kind" you are to them ...
andy gallacher has used his all year with big bhp and its been perfect as far as im aware ! he has even launched his car alot and still not broken it !
also the problem with ffd is the price when the rebuild comes along
however less rebuilts and a bit more money might work out better
good luck with what you choose
