Turboed ST170, 6 speed ERST now ZVH & GT30.......RIP.
27-08-2007, 07:43 AM
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Looked great in the feature mate, and really good at National Day too 
Sounds awesome in the video, even though the rev limit is pretty low, gawd it gets through the gears quick!
One of my favourite S2s, so many brilliant ideas on it, from the carbon aero bits, to the insance powerplant!!!!
Sounds awesome in the video, even though the rev limit is pretty low, gawd it gets through the gears quick!
One of my favourite S2s, so many brilliant ideas on it, from the carbon aero bits, to the insance powerplant!!!!
27-08-2007, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by roro22
What a machine
Go to crail you know you want to!
Go to crail you know you want to!
If its running I will be there. Need the practice!!!!
S.
10-09-2007, 09:02 PM
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Well the next issue to hit the project has showed its head!!!!
The twin plate clutch has given up. The clutch has had all the splines sheared out of the driven plates!! and it was not as if they were too small? the plates had splines covering the whole input shaft.
No pics because I have sent them back to the manufacturer!
Bugger bugger bugger.
Adapt and overcome as they say.
The twin plate clutch has given up. The clutch has had all the splines sheared out of the driven plates!! and it was not as if they were too small? the plates had splines covering the whole input shaft.
No pics because I have sent them back to the manufacturer!
Bugger bugger bugger.
Adapt and overcome as they say.
11-09-2007, 07:34 AM
#212
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Originally Posted by Daviet
not good at all mate 
you think its been a problem with the clutch itself or just to much power?
take it your not hoping to make crial now?
you think its been a problem with the clutch itself or just to much power?
take it your not hoping to make crial now?
Still pushing for Crail.
S.
27-09-2007, 07:25 PM
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Fantastic project Simon! 
Just spent a little while looking through the whole thread, car has certainly got some potential! 
Feature was cool too mate, what sort of power do you genuinely estimate it to be with Nos, as the magazine made things abit confusing?
Just spent a little while looking through the whole thread, car has certainly got some potential! Feature was cool too mate, what sort of power do you genuinely estimate it to be with Nos, as the magazine made things abit confusing?
28-09-2007, 07:13 AM
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Currently the head is away been machined for some different valve train componants that will allow me to rev to 8500. I have the componants so just need it back to assemble.
Had the box checked out as a precaution, it is fine, so no work required to that.
The clutch has been re-engineered, a new flywheel is in production and a new larger clutch with a special centre plate is on order/manufacture.
So very much looking forward to been up and running again.
S.
Had the box checked out as a precaution, it is fine, so no work required to that.
The clutch has been re-engineered, a new flywheel is in production and a new larger clutch with a special centre plate is on order/manufacture.
So very much looking forward to been up and running again.
S.
28-09-2007, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by smitsturbo
sounds good simon, so did you find out what went wrong with the previous clutch? 
Hi smits, there was nothing wrong with the other clutch.
It was a combination of milage, solid clutch plates and a short input shaft, that caused the failure of the last clutch!
S.
28-09-2007, 08:18 AM
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Nice to see you're not letting these problems hold you back Si, was good to chat with you at National Day - looking forward to seeing this flat chat
07-10-2007, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Big Will 85
Nice to see you're not letting these problems hold you back Si, was good to chat with you at National Day - looking forward to seeing this flat chat
S.
07-10-2007, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by NEEDFORSPEED
Originally Posted by janbanan
This is quite possibly my favorite Escort in the world.
Can't wait for an update!
Can't wait for an update!
Cheers guys,
I intend to set some times in a couple of weeks.
S.
02-11-2007, 01:56 PM
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Okay been very busy with customers cars for the last couple of months, so not a lot of time to devote to the ERST.
I have just about finished the rebuild/freshen up.
So fitted new Vanderval big and main bearings, and at the same time had to fit another crank as the last one wore out the thrust bearings which in turn badly groved the crank. This is because of my heavy clutch loading up the single thrust bearing. The result been machining the centre main bearing cap to take a thrust bearing.
The head has been away to machined to take stronger double valve springs which meant new spring seats, valve stem oil seals and spring retaining caps. Just doing the shim clearances now! oh and had a bit more flowing done.
I also stripped the Getrag MT285 gearbox to have a look and proud to say its built like a brick s##t house. No damage to any gears or selectors, needs new syncro rings for 3rd and 4th though! (second hand box no history)
I also have gone for a new approach on the clutch, not saying anything untill I have tested it! but looking good so far.
S.
I have just about finished the rebuild/freshen up.
So fitted new Vanderval big and main bearings, and at the same time had to fit another crank as the last one wore out the thrust bearings which in turn badly groved the crank. This is because of my heavy clutch loading up the single thrust bearing. The result been machining the centre main bearing cap to take a thrust bearing.
The head has been away to machined to take stronger double valve springs which meant new spring seats, valve stem oil seals and spring retaining caps. Just doing the shim clearances now! oh and had a bit more flowing done.
I also stripped the Getrag MT285 gearbox to have a look and proud to say its built like a brick s##t house. No damage to any gears or selectors, needs new syncro rings for 3rd and 4th though! (second hand box no history)
I also have gone for a new approach on the clutch, not saying anything untill I have tested it! but looking good so far.
S.
02-11-2007, 04:34 PM
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lovely, just incase you want them gears shot peened & polished & dont fancy paying the Ł750 that CTS charge i know a place that can do it for Ł55 i'll find it & send it to you later on if you like
let us know how you get on with the clutch mate
i'll find it & send it to you later on if you like let us know how you get on with the clutch mate
03-11-2007, 01:16 AM
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Si,
How do you get on with torque steer? Do you run equal length drive shafts?
Cool cool project buy the way!
Keep the updates coming!
How do you get on with torque steer? Do you run equal length drive shafts?
Cool cool project buy the way!
Keep the updates coming!
03-11-2007, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by RAT8OY
Si,
How do you get on with torque steer? Do you run equal length drive shafts?
Cool cool project buy the way!
Keep the updates coming!
How do you get on with torque steer? Do you run equal length drive shafts?
Cool cool project buy the way!
Keep the updates coming!
S.
04-11-2007, 12:11 AM
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Its all in the toe and caster setting! get it right and you have no torque steer.
S.
Thats good to know!
I may have a fighting chance then!
It worries me the amount of trouble you have had with the clutch as I have a similiar power output planed for mine with an MTX75.
Looks like my fun/expense will continue!
Did you set it up yourself, or get somebody to corner weight/advise?
Keep up the good work fella, hopefully I can learn from your testing etc![/quote]
S.
Thats good to know!
I may have a fighting chance then!
It worries me the amount of trouble you have had with the clutch as I have a similiar power output planed for mine with an MTX75.
Looks like my fun/expense will continue!
Did you set it up yourself, or get somebody to corner weight/advise?
Keep up the good work fella, hopefully I can learn from your testing etc![/quote]
04-11-2007, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by RAT8OY
Its all in the toe and caster setting! get it right and you have no torque steer.
S.
Thats good to know!
I may have a fighting chance then!
It worries me the amount of trouble you have had with the clutch as I have a similiar power output planed for mine with an MTX75.
Only had one failure, learned one thing - solid friction plates gradualy fret away the splines (6 thousand miles) so go sprung centres.
Looks like my fun/expense will continue!
Did you set it up yourself, or get somebody to corner weight/advise?
I use to set up BTTC cars and F1 cars for a living.
Keep up the good work fella, hopefully I can learn from your testing etc!
S.
Thats good to know!
I may have a fighting chance then!
It worries me the amount of trouble you have had with the clutch as I have a similiar power output planed for mine with an MTX75.
Only had one failure, learned one thing - solid friction plates gradualy fret away the splines (6 thousand miles) so go sprung centres.
Looks like my fun/expense will continue!
Did you set it up yourself, or get somebody to corner weight/advise?
I use to set up BTTC cars and F1 cars for a living.
Keep up the good work fella, hopefully I can learn from your testing etc!
04-11-2007, 09:41 PM
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Cheers for the advice!
I spoke to you a year or two ago at the 1st performance ford track day at brands when you had just got the car. Some nice trick ideas!
I am sure you will be interested in mine when its done, which, money permitting, aint to far off.
I spoke to you a year or two ago at the 1st performance ford track day at brands when you had just got the car. Some nice trick ideas!
I am sure you will be interested in mine when its done, which, money permitting, aint to far off.
05-11-2007, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by RAT8OY
Cheers for the advice!
I spoke to you a year or two ago at the 1st performance ford track day at brands when you had just got the car. Some nice trick ideas!
I am sure you will be interested in mine when its done, which, money permitting, aint to far off.
I spoke to you a year or two ago at the 1st performance ford track day at brands when you had just got the car. Some nice trick ideas!
I am sure you will be interested in mine when its done, which, money permitting, aint to far off.
