bassboy

ah yes I knew he/they had the last lot, didnt realise thats where you got it from lol

I dont think the headunit will be power related...but you never know...if you were closer I would have said bring it down and I can put it on the test bench and see if we can see whats up with it

slammedorion

Had the Orion out, give it a wash to get the dust off and left it running to get it up to temperature...
Nearly time to re tax it for 6 months...

Glenn_

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Stunning as ever matey.

slammedorion

Got a lot of work to get done on it in May

The Discovery is going soon, and I'm currently breaking a Vectra Gsi which is keeping busier than I need to be atm
Got a few jobs to sort on it so it's ready for a session at Nocturnal Development with Andy & Scoff
All my new interior is sat waiting to go in

And our littlen is keeping us busy too

Glenn_

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I would love to but a few cheap cars then make money off them.

Kids defo keep you busy. Ive loved been off off with oursthese last 2 weeks. Im gutted ive got to go back to work.

slammedorion

Started ordering parts for servicing the Orion
Upgraded plugs from ST170 items to genuine Focus RS items





Oil is on route from Opie oils... Getting everything tip top for its Boost increase next month.

bassboy

Should be cracking at full boost...what power you hoping from it?

slammedorion

Tbh I dunno
It goes like a bas*ard now... Traction's the main issue in 1st,2nd and 3rd... Will just max the injectors or turbo out and see what it does

Corsa fuel filter picked up this morning

OpieOils order should be with me on Monday

Borrowed a air rivit gun this afternoon
Will finally be able to put 4 new rivits in the rear arm rest... Now the new trim can go in

slammedorion

Fuel filter changed ( 1.2 Corsa filter )



Oil and filter changed along with sump plug and washer

slammedorion

Been for MOT today and passed as expected really
317 miles since last MOT

Glenn_

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Top work matey. Good idea using the corsa filter.

slammedorion

It's always run a Corsa filter

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Orr right lol. Has the filter got nipples on so the fuel pipe can grip to it and not slip off.

slammedorion

Yes

gcfcos

I really do love an Orion. My fave is the mk3 escort shape. Cracking cars. Had so many when I was younger I can't even count them

slammedorion

Manifold wrapped and ready to go on





I'll have to wrap around the collector flange once fitted I think...

Glenn_

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Looks good matey.

slammedorion

Finally fitted the tubular manifold
Wasn't a straight forward job, will have to come off for a few adjustments soon but it fits









I've ordered some heat proof matting for the bonnet underside

Also ordered a few bits to modify the bonnet release cable, hopefully be able to relocate the cable inside the slam panel

I'll need to trim the slam panel alittle more

I'll have to source some other bolts to bolt the manifold to the turbo, the Allen key heads are a pig to get on with this manifold ( anyone running a tubular manifold what have you used? )

IanC

I use studs and k nuts to bolt my turbo to the manifold speak to pete at demon performance centre he will sort you them out pal

B19 JUB

best orion around tbh.yours and carls red one are perfect.im picking up some brembos and 324mm discs from a focus rs mk1 next week should be interesting fitting them under 16inch comps lol.mine will be at ford fair on Essex rsoc stand.will def get on orion register stand next year

oriont

So nice mate, hope you don't sell it when done. So wish I had time and enthusiasm to put mine back together.

slammedorion

About time you just got it done now... It's been a while

Never mate, it's a keeper... Just slowly perfecting the spec

Good luck fitting them, I need to try mine again, I swear the brackets I purchased are just wrong... I'll look into it
Got a few jobs to sort on it this week

B19 JUB

lol cheers.well apparently are under 16inch team dynamics wheels at moment and imagine compomotive made their wheels to fit big brakes for racing so fingers and toes crossed lol

slammedorion

Get some pictures of your brackets for us if you get yours to fit

B19 JUB

ah course I will orion god lol

slammedorion

Had a good half day trying to iron out a few issues all because of the exhaust manifold upgrade

Rerouted the bonnet release cable alittle and used some heat protective sleeving round it for now, at a later date I'd like to drill the mechanism and route all the cable within the slam panel...
I've used some more heat protective sleeving over water pipes near by to the exhaust manifold
Changed the original Allen key headed bolts from the manifold to turbo for some 17mm headed bolts
Replaced all the gaskets, manifold spacers...
Also trimmed the slam panel alittle more to allow for engine movement













I've added some under bonnet heat protection



Found my red poly exhaust rubbers, fitted them and tweaked exhaust Backbox alignment
Moved iPhone/ pod connection for head unit from the glovebox to the centre console where the tape storage is... Was a pain putting phone in the glovebox

Give it a quick detail...









Plan to fit the 90's spec interior tomorrow, change steering column bush
So more pics tomorrow 8)

Thursday were finally mapping and adding some much needed extra boost...
Friday I'll be getting the machine polishers on it to get it looking it's best for Fordfair

NobbyClark

What a beauty!

slammedorion

Top bearing and white bush replaced...





I've also found a black column bush... Presume it's for the lower part of the column without taking it apart to look?
I'll replace that after Fordfair I think...

B19 JUB

such a georgous car.will be dribbling round it ford fair lol.on orion register I presume?

slammedorion

As always yes

Although I'm seriously thinking about passing on Fordfair 2017... With the new ticket system and prices I've had enough of it...
Think I'm gonna try some different shows next year with it for a change... I'm happier attending local shows, seeing different cars...

slammedorion

Wideband all in and working just in time for mapping... I grab a pic shortly
Cheers to Fraser9764 for the wiring help

slammedorion

Wideband gauge



Mapping tomorrow and all that's left to do will be fit the new interior and a quick clean up

slammedorion

We've been out mapping today with the Orion
We've not increased the boost, just ironed the map out to make it drive better, and tweaked the map as and where needed due to the manifold upgrade
Drives really nicely now, and is quite a handful on boost
I've put 180 miles on it while out today

This manifold upgrade has caused no end of grief, today while out mapping every now and then the bonnets been popping up into the safety catch
After much tweaking it seems to be good again, but didn't dare do any high speed mapping on the motorway with this issue
I've ordered another new bonnet cable and latch mechanism to modify
Unfortunately I've now got a high spot in the bonnet where the new manifold must be pushing on the bonnet when on boost
The high spot hasn't broke the paint, so it'll tap down... I know PDR So it's easy sorted
But I need to sort the clearance out before sorting the bonnet

Anyone with a tubular manifold had to lower the engine and box in the bay?
I'm thinking of spacing the engine mount and box cradle down 5mm might just give me the space needed?

JC600

Awesome Orion mate, hope your issues are sorted easily.

slammedorion

Gotta stick with the manifold now the slam panel has been cut
Just means more modifying
It'll be worth it, the difference with this manifold on is unbelievable
I'll try spacing the mounts after Fordfair a long with more new bits

Interior goes in tomorrow
It's had a scrub with G101 so it's minty fresh for Fordfair
I'll post pics of the interior after Fordfair

B19 JUB

cool ill bring some tissues with me to clear up the dribble lol

JC600

Cool, sounds good mate...........would love another Orion.

slammedorion

Well we made it to and from Fordfair 2016...
Still a few bits to tweak...
Had a good day, usual Fordfair tan... First year taking littlen to Fordfair, bummer forgetting the buggy... Oh well

Nice to have a complete 90's spec interior in the Orion... ( New retrimmed front seats are still in the making, just waiting on some more material)

Didn't really take many pics, a couple on stand...





And some once back home all clean again...

















And the new interior finally...













Nice to see it all finally come together

NobbyClark

Lovely!

slammedorion

Another pic I've been sent



Think we've sorted a fix for the manifold... It's coming off and being sold...
Booking it in for a custom manifold... Sod it...
Soon after that engine and box are coming out and it's having the Focus box mods done...
I wanna push the engine for more power now...