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Old 29-10-2017, 05:56 PM
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Few of the new loysport car I'm building














Old 30-10-2017, 04:10 PM
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I do love to see a nice bit of fabrication porn...keep the pics coming. What engine will this run?
Old 30-10-2017, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Caddyshack
I do love to see a nice bit of fabrication porn...keep the pics coming. What engine will this run?
Mk2 focus rs engine .bmw box . Cosworth rear 👍
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Getting there now






Old 04-11-2017, 07:37 PM
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Love your work as always matey.
Old 04-11-2017, 10:16 PM
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I saw some of your posts on instagram, and it all looks mighty impressive. I know it's mega hard work, and very skilled, but you must stand back at the end of each build and smile especially if you get to drive all these wonderful cars.
Old 04-11-2017, 11:43 PM
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Guessing the tunnel is from the same model of car the box is from?
Old 05-11-2017, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by moondustka
Guessing the tunnel is from the same model of car the box is from?
No it's cosworth tunnel box fits in easy
Old 05-11-2017, 04:02 PM
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It's looking really good andy wots happening with the mk2 escort has it been put aside for the time been ?
Old 05-11-2017, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by COLEYST200
It's looking really good andy wots happening with the mk2 escort has it been put aside for the time been ?
It's sat in a shed at me mates 😔 To busy with others
Mate chopping me focus up next for wrc rear
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Originally Posted by PaulinhoT
I saw some of your posts on instagram, and it all looks mighty impressive. I know it's mega hard work, and very skilled, but you must stand back at the end of each build and smile especially if you get to drive all these wonderful cars.
Wouldn't say it's hard work mate . This one isn't mine hopefully il get a drive of it mind 👍Yes I post mostly on Instagram
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Old 05-11-2017, 06:09 PM
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Started mocking up the column an servo today




Old 05-11-2017, 06:11 PM
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Old 06-11-2017, 03:45 PM
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How many build hours does something like this take ?
Old 06-11-2017, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by PaulinhoT
How many build hours does something like this take ?
To do just cosworth conversion around 120 hours but this
Is taking a rs engine an bmw box so I have extra mounts to make
We're as the cosworth stuff bolts in
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Old 15-11-2017, 08:11 PM
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Made a start on the front turrets this evening had the rings laser cut An the added the 1" lip . Rolled the sheet metal make the in fill . Mess about a bit more tomorrow evening




Old 15-11-2017, 09:16 PM
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Seriously amazing, this will be some car when it's finished, top work.
Old 17-11-2017, 06:05 AM
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Got the front turrets finished

last night after work
Old 17-11-2017, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by PaulinhoT
Seriously amazing, this will be some car when it's finished, top work.
Yer should be different
Old 18-11-2017, 08:15 PM
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Very impressive Dingla as ever.
Old 19-11-2017, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
Very impressive Dingla as ever.
Cheers Glenn
Old 25-11-2017, 04:43 PM
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Not that many seem interested but it's getting there








Old 25-11-2017, 05:13 PM
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Intrested here.
Is it staying a van?? sleeper???
Old 25-11-2017, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by turbo m
Intrested here.
Is it staying a van?? sleeper???
Yes van mk 2 focus rs engine rwd
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Old 25-11-2017, 07:06 PM
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I can't wait to see the finished car.
Old 25-11-2017, 07:59 PM
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I like the logo on the tubing underneath, a nice detail.

Looks like you have a nice clear open set up to work as well, which is very nice.
Old 26-11-2017, 12:00 AM
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great work pal hope you keep on with the updates on this looking forward to seeing it progress nice choice on engine will be nice to see something different than a cossie engine being used
Old 26-11-2017, 06:55 AM
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Loving this, please keep posting mate.
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Originally Posted by IanC
great work pal hope you keep on with the updates on this looking forward to seeing it progress nice choice on engine will be nice to see something different than a cossie engine being used
i second that mate it will be interesting to see how this comes out as it could be the way to go
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We just waiting on the two gear boxes been joined
Together .so I probably build a wrc rear cradle while I wait
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Originally Posted by PaulinhoT
I like the logo on the tubing underneath, a nice detail.

Looks like you have a nice clear open set up to work as well, which is very nice.
It's a shared work shop so sadly I can only
Work on one car at a time so not good really
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Been busy else were this week .but got seat mount
In last night as he wants to mount stock seats




Old 01-12-2017, 08:57 AM
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Stock seats, so keeping the sleeper look, which is brilliant
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Awesome work mate
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Really great work Loving the updates, keep em coming

I'm going to start my RWD ST170 build next year, but am going English axle 5 linked for simplicity, but it will mean more out of the boot floor I guess.

Have a low mileage motor an RX8 box, and the axle already, and going for Focus Mk1 RS hubs and brembo disk and calipers on the front end. Won't be up to your standard though.
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Originally Posted by Mashurst
Really great work Loving the updates, keep em coming

I'm going to start my RWD ST170 build next year, but am going English axle 5 linked for simplicity, but it will mean more out of the boot floor I guess.

Have a low mileage motor an RX8 box, and the axle already, and going for Focus Mk1 RS hubs and brembo disk and calipers on the front end. Won't be up to your standard though.
Boot floor and rear chassis legs would have to be
Modded at more swing on a solid axle bit more work
But should do the job
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Originally Posted by PaulinhoT
Stock seats, so keeping the sleeper look, which is brilliant
Yer it will look stock just rwd
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Originally Posted by Rsmat
Awesome work mate
Cheers Matt
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any updates pal
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No updates as waiting on a gear box but making a wrc cradle or two while I wait












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