My Escort - Updated 19-Nov-2013 - more videos added
14-03-2008, 09:36 AM
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Fabulous car Mike... subtle but devastatingly usable 
One thing i'm really suprised at is your on the road weight of 1425kg with a half tank of fuel... i had my Evo V on the weighbridge at work and in full road trim with nigh on a full tank of fuel it was 1410kg... i always though the Escort was a fair bit lighter than the Mitsi
One thing i'm really suprised at is your on the road weight of 1425kg with a half tank of fuel... i had my Evo V on the weighbridge at work and in full road trim with nigh on a full tank of fuel it was 1410kg... i always though the Escort was a fair bit lighter than the Mitsi
However, I also like my creature comforts, so the parcel shelf is made of a 20kg MDF board - this obviously along with the spare wheel and tool kit comes out for track days and the weight drops to 1375kg
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14-03-2008, 09:56 AM
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Wicked thread Mike, an excellent read as usual and some top pics there mate! 
Nice to see some new ones of Peggy too! 
When are you going to disclose what power the latest spec engine made then!? 
Nice to see some new ones of Peggy too! When are you going to disclose what power the latest spec engine made then!?
14-03-2008, 05:20 PM
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14-03-2008, 11:12 PM
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This is because of the fact that the late EECIVs have twin airbags and side-impact bars, so they are heavier to start with.
However, I also like my creature comforts, so the parcel shelf is made of a 20kg MDF board - this obviously along with the spare wheel and tool kit comes out for track days and the weight drops to 1375kg.
However, I also like my creature comforts, so the parcel shelf is made of a 20kg MDF board - this obviously along with the spare wheel and tool kit comes out for track days and the weight drops to 1375kg
. i was still very suprised though.
17-03-2008, 02:11 PM
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17-03-2008, 04:24 PM
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19-03-2008, 02:54 PM
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As those who have been to the Nurburgring with me know, when the car gets really hot, it keeps cutting out as if someone has turned the ignition off. We "think" this has finally been traced to the fact that at full chat the draw of current from the three fuel pumps is maxing the standard 90 amp alternator out (hence why the Grp A cars have a 150 amp item). In view of this, I have fitted an uprated "145 amp" alternator (actual constant output is 125 amp), which is almost a direct bolt on item (unlike the Grp A ones), requiring only the bracket to be modified. Hopefully this will be the end of this issue!
19-03-2008, 05:02 PM
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. It was then figured that what was possibly happening was that as the alternator was getting hot, it was dropping below it's full output and causing the electrical systems to temporarily shut down. Only time will tell to see if it is finally eliminated. If not, then it is a problem with the loom!
19-03-2008, 05:04 PM
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19-03-2008, 05:13 PM
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. Obviously if it had worked sufficiently, it would have gone on my engine, but there was just not enough space to fit a supercharger that could produce sufficient boost at such low rpm .
19-03-2008, 09:14 PM
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Top, top car. I just hope any niggly realiability issues are now resolved for good for you Mike.
Oh, and I REALLY hope I get a lap or two/three/four.... at the Ring this year, I think its about time!
Oh, and I REALLY hope I get a lap or two/three/four.... at the Ring this year, I think its about time!
20-03-2008, 11:42 AM
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It wasn't my lump, I just got Harvey interested in producing something with ultimate response and he started to have a play with a spare engine he had lying around . Obviously if it had worked sufficiently, it would have gone on my engine, but there was just not enough space to fit a supercharger that could produce sufficient boost at such low rpm .
. Obviously if it had worked sufficiently, it would have gone on my engine, but there was just not enough space to fit a supercharger that could produce sufficient boost at such low rpm .
20-03-2008, 12:30 PM
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mike ,
nice to see you topping up Harveys holiday money...lol
car is the nuts as usual,must get out in it this summer if im over.
keep up the development work,ford will probally bring the escort back into production rather than building the focus they are promising.....
nice to see you topping up Harveys holiday money...lol
car is the nuts as usual,must get out in it this summer if im over.
keep up the development work,ford will probally bring the escort back into production rather than building the focus they are promising.....
18-04-2008, 09:54 AM
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18-04-2008, 10:24 AM
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Nice mod Mike I hope it’s as effective as mine for keeping the temps down
And get some PINS in it
Cheers Rads
And get some PINS in it
Cheers Rads
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