Does anyone know what happend to the green urban racing orion ? does it still live????
Also there was a red one being bulit on here specced big i remember it was turbo'd with carbs i think and had injectors to spray into the trumpets ???? cant find it in the resto section ?????

 

Not 100% but the green orion was in there showroom a few years back.

 

anyone have any more info ???

 

must still be going as its on a sorn

The vehicle details for A2 UBR are:



Date of Liability

01 11 2012



Date of First Registration

01 08 1985



Year of Manufacture

1985



Cylinder Capacity (cc)

1597cc



CO2 Emissions

Not Available



Fuel Type

PETROL



Export Marker

N



Vehicle Status

SORN Not Due



Vehicle Colour

GREEN



Vehicle Type Approval

Not Available




Vehicle Excise Duty rate for vehicle




6 Months Rate

£118.25



12 Months Rate

£215.00

 

the red one has been broken. engine went to germany and done 305bhp but it was N/A not turbo.

 

i bought the wheels off the green urban racing years ago

 

I remember that car. It was a beast! Shame if its no longer around.

 

Was a cool car the green one and went well, be nice too know what happened to it.

 

yeah i was hoping there might be abit of competition for me next year lol

 

Shame i would love to have seen that looked very well built

 

The red one



Link on here

https://passionford.com/forum/restor...-breaking.html

The car was broken as the shell was rotting inside out, It looked mint on the outside but when he tuck the sunroof out it was so bad he decided to end it.

He looked for another car to put it in but he then had some family and financial problems so everything was sold on.

He has now build a Audi S3 with a stroked 1.8 to 2.1 and a GTX3076 turbo capable of 600+bhp

 

Steve still has the green orion, but as far as i'm aware it's mothballed as he's not working in the motor trade at present.
I'm always asking Dave (Steve & Dave were Urban Racing) when i see him about it, as i remember it beating me at York Raceway in my 3dr (Staffi's now), several times.

 

Thats the one very well built and looked awesome shame it got broken up !!!

 

Would like to see this back out myself i remember it was the quickest orion untill mine beat it
There doesnt appear to be many fast orions about ??

 

here is a vid of its last run at totb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sGx2f3D5LE

 

My mate has a Zetec turbo powered Orion. He's looking for some more power and half decent times for next year.

 

As long as he gets the dent out of the roof

 

The new roof is nearly on!

 

Hi,

Funny how things turn out..

The car is still mine.

I had never googled it, until today.

Its sat now engineless after the last one blew, and the chassis was overhauled, and lightened.

TBH, time with my job, and family have taken priority. Plus a few other projects.

Anyhow..

The car is for sale.

It is a rolling shell ( less wheels ), and to finish needs:-

Engine, box, and a loom of whichever you choose.

It has had a few changes to when it was last in public. Such as rear mounted pace radiator, and cosworth fans. This was to make room for the turbo I was going to use.

The chassis was undersealed before going into storage, and still boasts the GAZ coilovers, nylon bushes, as S1 front ARB arrangement.

Also, a bias pedal box, on custom mounting. Cable clutch operated.

and now, id like it to go to a new home.

Ill be putting her on ebay over the next few days ( sadly ).

 

WANT LEVEL: DANGEROUS

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BARN-FIND-...item233bdd0415

 

Why is that listed as a "barn find" when it's not?

 

Always thought it looked a bit naff but cannot deny it put its money where its mouth was and gave the results. Be good to see it rescued and back on the scene

 

I spotted in on the bay the other day too, did beat a viper fair and square, I did like the car, think it will be a good project for someone.