My new car........Possibly
02-11-2004, 03:59 PM
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My new car........Possibly
What do you lot think then ??????
I fancy doing something a bit different.
I have always liked the RS200 but at around £50K it is a bit
beyond my finances at present.
Being board with my Escort cossie and becoming more of a track freak,
I have been looking around for something a bit raw and rapid but
still YB powered.
I have been looking at RS200 replicas called the EVO200 (formally known as KARA)
This is a rear wheel drive cossie powered car that weighs only 1100 kilos.
It is a kit car but I have found this one ready made.
I would change the wheels for some 18's !!!!
Current engine with 350 BHP ( I would up the power to 450 BHP low lag )
Here is another car ....
Here is the link to the kit car manufacturer website...
www.rsautomotive.co.uk
Any one wanna buy an escort cossie
I fancy doing something a bit different.
I have always liked the RS200 but at around £50K it is a bit
beyond my finances at present.
Being board with my Escort cossie and becoming more of a track freak,
I have been looking around for something a bit raw and rapid but
still YB powered.
I have been looking at RS200 replicas called the EVO200 (formally known as KARA)
This is a rear wheel drive cossie powered car that weighs only 1100 kilos.
It is a kit car but I have found this one ready made.
I would change the wheels for some 18's !!!!
Current engine with 350 BHP ( I would up the power to 450 BHP low lag )
Here is another car ....
Here is the link to the kit car manufacturer website...
www.rsautomotive.co.uk
Any one wanna buy an escort cossie
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02-11-2004, 04:15 PM
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Look nice Simon, but please make sure you thoroughly test drive them. I have heard HORROR stories about some of these replicas and if you are getting into the track scene, the last thing you want is a car that handles and drives like a dog! 
02-11-2004, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveEscos
truely UGLY cars
But i can see why people like them and Simon, get it bought mate. Something very different and a change from the usual
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It's going to be VERY tail happy on track with all that weight back there and rear wheel drive! Especially with a low lag 450bhp lump, tap the throttle mid corner and round you go!!
02-11-2004, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Phil
It's going to be VERY tail happy on track with all that weight back there and rear wheel drive! Especially with a low lag 450bhp lump, tap the throttle mid corner and round you go!!
02-11-2004, 04:37 PM
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well 4x4 is slower in the dry isn't it, when both driven by somone proper
.As an example, Karl's 3-door is considerably lighter and more powerful than mine, but his corner speed and exit speed was CONSIDERABLY slower at Donno
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02-11-2004, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Simon,
What makes you think it will be quicker round the track than your 4x4 Cossie .
What makes you think it will be quicker round the track than your 4x4 Cossie
.Probally not as quick but a bit more fun and less worry if I prang it !
02-11-2004, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveEscos
truely UGLY cars
I think they awsome cars, but like Porkie says, make sure its 110% so you dont end up with somthing nasty
be a shame to waste all that money ask bernie see if he can knock you some extra transmisson bits up
02-11-2004, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by brad
engine bay looks weird with the engine back to front 
i wonder if there are any oil starvation issues with them running that way round
i wonder if there are any oil starvation issues with them running that way round
(You sit with your back nearest the cam belt end )
02-11-2004, 05:11 PM
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awsome choice simon , if i didnt have the sierra i would defo buy one , as above make sure it been built properly and with it being mid engine will handle fookin awesome !!!
oooooooooowww c'mon mike theres much more to consider than just the engine and drive train , YOU of all people should know that
Mike Rainbird,
As an example, Karl's 3-door is considerably lighter and more powerful than mine, but his corner speed and exit speed was CONSIDERABLY slower at Donno
As an example, Karl's 3-door is considerably lighter and more powerful than mine, but his corner speed and exit speed was CONSIDERABLY slower at Donno
oooooooooowww c'mon mike theres much more to consider than just the engine and drive train , YOU of all people should know that
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si you need spence to drive it you no wot hes like with rear wheel drive dont forget to take off my boost controller if you sell the old nail just a gentle reminder
dont forget to take off my boost controller if you sell the old nail just a gentle reminder
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Awesome, it doesn't matter if they're a kitcar or noy, the real things weren't far from it! Have you got a website for KARA and do they d=still make em, I remember a few years back there was a kit/body conv for Maestro turbos to look lkie this! honestly, It was in the mags about 10 years ago!
Buy one soon!
Buy one soon!
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KARA are out of business. RS AUTOMOTIVE ( www.rsautomotive.co.uk )
took over the leftovers.
They only ever made the cossie version.
The MAESTRO version is pants and made by someone else.
took over the leftovers.
They only ever made the cossie version.
The MAESTRO version is pants and made by someone else.
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Originally Posted by RWD_cossie_wil
Originally Posted by DaveEscos
truely UGLY cars
Dave is in Kent!
