what does an escort cos feel like to drive...?
31-10-2007, 11:16 PM
#43
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Originally Posted by rapidcossie
the E30 wasnt the best handling car in the test tho...
...but it won overall as 'best driver's car' though didn't it?
01-11-2007, 12:11 AM
#45
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Originally Posted by Alps Pacino
Best drivers car doesnt mean its a good car it just means its fun to drive. Like my 106 rallye its utter wank but is fun to drive lol
) - the Rallye was never the fastest hot hatch, but like you say fun to drive.Just think it's amusing the way the E30 M3 has gained icon status over the years............from the same journos who placed it behind a Sierra when both were new
01-11-2007, 04:56 AM
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people seem to forget that most cossies are now gettin on for 15-20 years old, a lot of cars are still on thier original bushes and suspension 
- no wonder they handle like shit, with all the wear and play in tcas, bushes, bearings etc etc then they WILL drive horrid! The difference a steering rack made to my mates 4x4 saff was amazing, the steering went from what felt ok anyway to pin-sharp 
- no wonder they handle like shit, with all the wear and play in tcas, bushes, bearings etc etc then they WILL drive horrid! The difference a steering rack made to my mates 4x4 saff was amazing, the steering went from what felt ok anyway to pin-sharp
01-11-2007, 08:55 AM
#47
Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Originally Posted by Bullett
mike,whats huge money?
).The minimum would consist of poly bushing the car, the same suspension I have, 6° rear beam, adjustable TCAs (consisting of new Ford TCAs modded, not the cheap aftermarket ones that seem to last five minutes), plus full geometry set-up and including fitting.
On a 2wd Saff thats only used on the road, where would you stop?
It already has 6° rear beam, koni shocks, ahmed/leda springs (fast road ones), and polybushed throughout.
Would you get adjustable TCA's and leave it at that for a road car?
Also what tyres do you reccommend for road use?
01-11-2007, 09:30 AM
#48
Originally Posted by NEIL A
Mike on a road car running Cossymad spec GAZ coilovers how much of a change would the back beam make over the set up im running justnow. Im running shims on std beam, adjustable tca's and fully poly bush including diff mountand front and rear braces. Will hopefully soon be running AVA spec compression stuts and tca's aswell.
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Originally Posted by RWD_cossie_wil
I need a decent rear beam next, but thats going to have to wait a bit as I'm fookin skint from sorting the drivetrain 
...wanky 4x4
Mike, have you got the Adrenalin frame connectors?
...wanky 4x4 Mike, have you got the Adrenalin frame connectors?
Originally Posted by Bullett
you are running coilovers arent you mike?is this different on a saff to an escy then?i didnt think you could run coilovers on the rear of a saff due to shonky seperate spring and shock.
what has yours set you back in total if thats not rude?
what has yours set you back in total if thats not rude?
. Do I regret it? Sometimes when I think what I could have had, that is until I drive the Escort and obliterate all my dream cars on track / Ring etc. The grass always appears greener on the other side, the reality is not always so, and I have yet to drive a car that I would sell the Cossie for 
. I'm actually nervous of driving Michael's GT3 RS, for two reasons. Firstly, I will be disappointed if it doesn't live up to my expectations, as most cars I have driven haven't done (so not driving it means I can believe it to be as good as they say, as driving my car spoils you for anything else - so I still have a car to aspire to). Secondly, if it is as good as they say, I will have to sell everything (including my soul to the devil ) to afford even a 996 GT3 RS.
Originally Posted by JTECHSAFF
how the fook do you do the little degree sign on a querty keyboard ive been looking for ages
ive been looking for ages .
Originally Posted by smidsy
Mike,
On a 2wd Saff thats only used on the road, where would you stop?
It already has 6° rear beam, koni shocks, ahmed/leda springs (fast road ones), and polybushed throughout.
Would you get adjustable TCA's and leave it at that for a road car?
Also what tyres do you reccommend for road use?
On a 2wd Saff thats only used on the road, where would you stop?
It already has 6° rear beam, koni shocks, ahmed/leda springs (fast road ones), and polybushed throughout.
Would you get adjustable TCA's and leave it at that for a road car?
Also what tyres do you reccommend for road use?
. The only thing I would do is fit the three-door hubs and TCAs. It makes the steering more nervous, but turn is hugely improved.
01-11-2007, 10:13 AM
#50
Originally Posted by RWD_cossie_wil
do frame connectors make a big difference?
01-11-2007, 12:22 PM
#52
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Originally Posted by RWD_cossie_wil
do frame connectors make a big difference?
Eagle had them on his 4x4 and commented favourably if you search back. There is also some bumph on Danny's own site if you are interested
01-11-2007, 05:12 PM
#54
Originally Posted by RWD_cossie_wil
Mike, do you use front roll centre adjusters, or does the rear beam negate the need for them?
). I'm a little reluctant to advise on how I am sorting this, as I don't want anyone else to have the same advantage as me . I need some of my handling mods to remain secret . Suffice to say the mod I am about to carry out improves bump steer and improves the roll centre .Next you'll want all my beauty secrets
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01-11-2007, 06:06 PM
#56
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Originally Posted by RWD_cossie_wil
Mike, do you use front roll centre adjusters, or does the rear beam negate the need for them?
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