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Old 07-01-2015, 09:11 PM
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Them smiley face trannys go forever. There miles better than the newer trannys.

Looks like a go show. Do you know the ginger welsh boyo Alan then (cossied mk1 focus owner).
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Well for 2015 I've got some plans.....


Mainly based around finishing my Escos, and as I want Recaros in that it was time to swap seats for set of Corbeaus I had lying around

Got drivers seat changed first to see if they clear the cage, and all us good

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Hopefully get passenger one swapped next week.



And I guess rest of year will see it evolve or break down
Old 07-01-2015, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
Them smiley face trannys go forever. There miles better than the newer trannys.

Looks like a go show. Do you know the ginger welsh boyo Alan then (cossied mk1 focus owner).
Trusty 2.5Di

Yeah unfortunately I do
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What a nice car !
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Originally Posted by Richie.
So onto Bristol and Swindon RSOC @ Castle Combe...

An early start was needed as I didn't camp due to uncertainty over the weather. I don't mind being tired, but cold and wet is a no,no

A wet start to the day meant the track was like glass, any sign of boost and it was spin spin spin. So steady start, especially for Lo@der with his new 500+bhp SCS engine


Rich , wtf was I doing lurking around your car here ??
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Have you started a thread on your escos at all?
Old 08-01-2015, 09:15 PM
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The question should be have you started the escoz at all lol
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Old 08-01-2015, 10:35 PM
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I tell you wot mate your car better be running well on the 28th feb at Bedford as there is going to be a focos all over you all day lol
It's going to be a fun day mate I can not wate . The seats look good
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Looking good mate
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I bet its loads better with the seats on the floor mate.
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Originally Posted by JonnyBravo
What a nice car !
Thanks mate


Originally Posted by Lo@der
Rich , wtf was I doing lurking around your car here ??
I did wonder, you must of been having a moment


Originally Posted by IanC
Have you started a thread on your escos at all?
Originally Posted by Jay,
The question should be have you started the escoz at all lol
Been working on it a while now, I'm taking pics as we go but intend to debut it as a 'fresh' project


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I tell you wot mate your car better be running well on the 28th feb at Bedford as there is going to be a focos all over you all day lol
It's going to be a fun day mate I can not wate . The seats look good
Looking forward to it Ian


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Looking good mate
Thanks Marco


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I bet its loads better with the seats on the floor mate.
Even being on the slider it feels better, got another 30mm down and about 40-50mm back to go. Probably going to have to modify seat bars but that's no hassle.
Old 15-01-2015, 08:22 AM
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Not looked at this car in a while, hope everything is going well Richie
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I knew it would feel loads better.
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Will the drivers window go up. It looks like the seat is sticking out the door.
Old 07-06-2015, 07:23 AM
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Awesome car, awesome build and an awesome read! How did you get the AIM dash to work with the l8 ecu? Did you use lots of separate sensors? I've been wanting a digital dash for ages but was under the impression that they don't work with the cosworth ecu, I have an l6 at the mo.
Old 07-06-2015, 08:06 AM
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more info on the escos needed lol, is it just a refresh or something as good as this
Old 07-06-2015, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by pitlips
Awesome car, awesome build and an awesome read! How did you get the AIM dash to work with the l8 ecu? Did you use lots of separate sensors? I've been wanting a digital dash for ages but was under the impression that they don't work with the cosworth ecu, I have an l6 at the mo.


I think Ritchie runs the ka on emerald bud..
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Originally Posted by Miller 3
I think Ritchie runs the ka on emerald bud..
Thanks, sorry must've missed that bit, I was living in hope
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Originally Posted by pitlips
Awesome car, awesome build and an awesome read! How did you get the AIM dash to work with the l8 ecu? Did you use lots of separate sensors? I've been wanting a digital dash for ages but was under the impression that they don't work with the cosworth ecu, I have an l6 at the mo.
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I think Ritchie runs the ka on emerald bud..
Originally Posted by pitlips
Thanks, sorry must've missed that bit, I was living in hope
As Doug said, it's on Emerald and the dash runs via canbus so simples
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Originally Posted by visa_broke
more info on the escos needed lol, is it just a refresh or something as good as this
Patience


Not as subtle as the Ka, but certainly equal, probably better tbh
Old 08-06-2015, 01:33 PM
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Remember reading about this little beast in fast ford!!! Awesome car pal!!!
Old 28-11-2015, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by craigk47
Remember reading about this little beast in fast ford!!! Awesome car pal!!!
Cheers
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Been after a Streetka for the wife for a while now, even bought a hardtop three years ago ready for when I got one.
Bought one last month and typically came with a hardtop as well, oh well

Fitted some Compomotive THs and a Seat Cupra R splitter and had it cleaned

Must resist the urge to Cossie it


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Roof down

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Hard top fitted

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Old 28-11-2015, 09:27 PM
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Cool matey.
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Originally Posted by Richie.

Must resist the urge to Cossie it




Cool little car mate.
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Definitely 4x4 and cossie it
Old 29-11-2015, 06:18 PM
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That looks wicked with them wheels on it
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That style seems to suit all Kas

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Its hard to say what to do to the CosKa because its such an all round decent motor. Powerful enough, well tricked out, nice bodywork etc.
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Nice Richie

Cossie it
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Hobomassiv.... your ka looks mint.
Old 30-11-2015, 01:03 PM
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So youve got 3 ka's now? lol.
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Cossie it that would be cool and get a thread up for your escos too pal
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very nice
Old 02-12-2015, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Psycho Warren
So youve got 3 ka's now? lol.
The stunt double got scrapped.
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
Hobomassiv.... your ka looks mint.
Not mine Belongs to a dutch user called 'Sjon' from what I remember. Mine has the same bumpers but cossie wheels. (and is in peices lol)
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Such an awesome car and project mate, well done. Bet the result is amazing!

Looks killer as well
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
Cool matey.
Cheers Glenda


Originally Posted by Mondi-DZK


Cool little car mate.
Thanks She loves it ! And the car


Originally Posted by Dan j
Definitely 4x4 and cossie it
Not listening


Originally Posted by ajamesc
That looks wicked with them wheels on it
She still calls them wheel trims


Originally Posted by Hobomassiv
That style seems to suit all Kas



Its hard to say what to do to the CosKa because its such an all round decent motor. Powerful enough, well tricked out, nice bodywork etc.
Cheers mate

Cossie one has some mods coming up


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Nice Richie

Cossie it
Not listening to you either you crazy Dutch bastard
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Originally Posted by Psycho Warren
So youve got 3 ka's now? lol.
No


Originally Posted by andy escos
The stunt double got scrapped.
Told you Wozza


Originally Posted by IanC
Cossie it that would be cool and get a thread up for your escos too pal
Would be awesome having a 4wd one

Escos is Top Secret


Originally Posted by fezzajsy
very nice
Cheers


Originally Posted by Willka
Such an awesome car and project mate, well done. Bet the result is amazing!

Looks killer as well
Cheers

The standard look was what I wanted from the start, though tbh it looks better than I thought it would
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Looks good Ritchie
I really want a set of those wheels for my fiesta.
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Told you I'd be back... although I did say it about 6 months ago

What you up to now then?


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