costina

iTrader: (1)

That is so fucking wrong I think I would have shoved his toolbox up his arse.
Do not be put off by the few go and enjoy yourself with your mates.

Rsmat

iTrader: (2)

Don't let narrow minded people bother you mate .

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

It's a shame there are too many divvys in the Ford scene.

I will help anyone. A good example of this is when a lad broke down at central day RS show in his 3dr cossie. His coil had packed up. He was going around asking people if they had one. I borrowed him a spare one I had in the boot.

He left me some money as a deposit just in case he thought I didn't think he would bring it back lol.

visa_broke

Its something you enjoy, don't let others ruin it!

I've followed a few of your builds on here over the years and you have talent, I guess others are just Jealous of you doing something properly.

I'd have never guessed a tdi golf for the seats, the handles on the side remind me of the usual one's audi/vw use. You going to retrim them or leave them how they are?

Shaun's

Loving this....I had an Orion 20 years ago and it was rotten then, this is mint.....

bassboy

To be honest guys, it doesn't get to me like it used to...I used to be pretty hot headed which is bad when youre surrounded by what seems like a bunch of white supremacists LOL!

I shrug it off and just get on with my life...our passion is cars...just admire the metal work and carry on lol...we all bleed the same colour lol

At the end of the day...I build my car for me...if I put up a build thread its just to show my workmanship, nothing more nothing less

Cant wait to get cracking with the car again!

slammedorion

Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh
Keep the updates coming and hopefully see you at Classic Ford

Caddyshack

Ignore the twats, there are good people in the scene too. You can borrow my tools anytime you like at a show.

Some of the Asians that used to meet at the Aces cafe did not help with people's pre-conceptions as they acted like idiots but then so did a lot of other people.

AJC

iTrader: (6)

Good work, seats look very much at home

RichieST

iTrader: (2)

Like the seats too!

bassboy

Not had the chance to do anything to the car nor update the thread...hopefully will get something sorted tomorrow

gcfcos

Look forward to an update mate

slammedorion

Keep them coming

jonny s2

iTrader: (12)

Absolutely love all your projects and this looks to be going brilliantly. My dad had 1 same colour although 1.6......

I need to pick your brains with some questions regarding 1 of your old projects. Will give you a pm later if you dont mind?

bassboy

I keep forgetting to upload new pictures! Need to get my backside in gear!

Jonny, no worries buddy PM me anytime!

cossirob

any updates mate?

bassboy

Plenty of updates but my current schedule is keeping me from downloading and editing all the pictures...rest assured I will get on with it this week hopefully...

Ill update with that I have so far

Speaker pods made for the kick panels...these house 7inch midrange/midbass speakers...its all a temp install in there just to get some music in the car







I tried some LED H4 and although close up, the light output was amazing, the light pattern at any reasonable distance was shocking and left dark spots where the light was needed most...


As the car was on coilovers on the front and what were meant to be -30mm rear springs...it really needed more lows on the rear...so I bought some new rear Gaz coilovers to put on the car...they went straight on with no problems...Ill get some pictures of the coilovers as I know they are on my camera lol

Before


After








Then I bought a set of new boots




Being treated with some Gtechniq Serum light and Exo








Thats all for now folks!

slammedorion

Love it
Keep the progress coming
It’s gonna be a stunner

If you accidentally make a spare pair of footwell speaker pods I’d take a pair off you

visa_broke

Really enjoying seeing your progress. I need to sort out a small install in my 944 when I pick it up, I found out they did a ten speaker system so currently researching to see if its worth getting.

I miss the bose system my audi had, that wasn't bad.

AJC

iTrader: (6)

Good work

bassboy

If you have a spare set I can make some?

bassboy

Its always worth upgrading, but IMO, stay away from the OEM upgrades...its possible to get something far better for less money! If you need any help, just give me a shout anytime and ill be happy to help you out

visa_broke

Thank you! Its nice to hear people still want to help others.

I'm hoping to keep the interior looking vagely OEM with a decent setup as well if thats possible.

bassboy

Im sure theres more of us willing to help than anyone realises...sometimes I feel in the same boat! Everyones out to critisize and judge rather than offering advice!

But yes, keeping it very stock looking is easily achievable...can even make your own grilles etc to fit over the speakers to hide them etc.

Shoot me over some pictures of the interior and the stock locations and lets see what you have to work with and take it from there

Rsmat

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Top work mate ...love it.

B19 JUB

wow this is gonna be awesome.nice to see another orion on the scene.we need to show the world the orions can be just as good if not better than the escorts

slammedorion

studabear

Come on man, you must have done something we are all waiting.

Rsmat

iTrader: (2)

Hope so.. top build this

marky_g

This is perfect very help full

bassboy

Cheers all and sorry for not being to update as often as I should!

well the car is still going strong! With the help of 2 friends, Max and Gavin, I have been able to switch the engine out and its now a 1.8 zetec turbo which is just a thrown in engine so we can dial out any gremlins with the gearbox and brake setup, and get some of the pipework knocked up, as when switching to the 2 litre, it should be a straight swap.

The car is now running a bog standard 1.8 zetec black top with a T3 turbo chucked on for good measure. And just for giggles, added my Jenvey inlet manifold! This is bolted to a standard 2.0 Zetec Gen Ford clutch which doesnt like much power at all lol. Gearbox wise is now a Focus RS Mk1 gearbox with a mounting kit and shafts from Crazycage. Brakes wise, Focus RS master cylinder/servo setup coupled with ST170 front discs and calipers which fit behind the S1 RS Turbo wheels.

Management is now Megasquirt MS3X after having a complete nightmare with the VEMS I was originally planning to use. The MS3 definitely is a little easier to work with although still very fiddly. I still have a sync-issue only when the car is warm (coolant temp reading above 88degrees), below this, car drives lovely...soon as it hits that temp or high, at approx 1200rpm, the car cuts out for what must be half a second before kicking back to life, the entire ECU turns off and then back on again as even my rev counter dies for that half second. Still chasing this issue!

Other than a few teething problems, thats where I am now and hoping to get a ST170/blacktop hybrid built up for around 300hp over the next few months

studabear

Any pics if the Focus RS servo and master cylinder fitted ?

slammedorion

Good to hear progress... more pics needed though