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Old Feb 19, 2017 | 10:48 AM
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A few of you may remember me starting this project.
Wel we are competing next week, cars not fully finished, but enough for a good run out.
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Old Feb 19, 2017 | 11:05 AM
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North west stages Mark? We're out in the 206. Car 37. I'll pop over and say hello if I get chance.
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Old Feb 19, 2017 | 11:10 AM
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Yes mate, we are car 78, come and say hi if you get chance.
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Old Feb 19, 2017 | 11:18 AM
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Car looks great Mark, that's some workshop too
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Old Feb 19, 2017 | 11:28 AM
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Car looks great Mark, that's some workshop too
Thanks, the workshop is just a 1/4 of its full size, its what i do for a living that needs that.
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Looks good, it's gonna get dirty
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Old Feb 19, 2017 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Caddyshack
Looks good, it's gonna get dirty
If it doesn't then we are doing something wrong or we've retired early 😂
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If it doesn't then we are doing something wrong or we've retired early 😂
Lol good luck mate hope all goes well and u have a great day
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Old Feb 19, 2017 | 01:14 PM
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Good luck mark nice to see a cossie still competing
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Old Feb 19, 2017 | 01:44 PM
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The cars a credit to your hard work mate , looks fantastic and I hope it goes well and you have a fun day
Make sure you get someone to take some pics and post them up

Cheers paul
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Old Feb 19, 2017 | 01:51 PM
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looks great!
whats spec is it? full wrc? active?
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Old Feb 19, 2017 | 02:48 PM
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Looks a nice thing. I hope it will be competitive enough against other cars.
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Old Feb 19, 2017 | 02:59 PM
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But have you finished the house?

Good luck, and dont bin it - it looks awesome!
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We'll done Mark
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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 08:46 AM
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Good luck mate

Do you have the new front diff fitted now to test?
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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 09:52 AM
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Long time coming, looks ace
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That looks great, hope you have a good run at the NW stages. Never been to that event, would like to.
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Old Feb 22, 2017 | 09:28 AM
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Brilliant job Mark...look forward to some footage of the event !!!
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looking good Mark, hope al goes well.
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Wow that looks ace!
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Looks great mark all the best
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How did it go Mark?
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Looks great!
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Excellent stuff! Looks the business with you.
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How did it go Mark?
As a first event for me as a driver in 10 years, having a brand new car that I've not even tested it went bloody brilliant.

Few time limiting issues, low speed power steering being non existent can make chicanes a crawl, missfires due to having too much fuel when the egt temp got high (ran anti lag all 2 days), suspension had to be raised after the first leg and a turbo compressor that is too big, and running it as a 2wd car only, but, bloody loved it, glad to be back out.

few mods from here on in, but out of 115 starters, we seeded at car 78 (due to lack of events) we finished 40th o/a and 4th in class.

Very happy with it.
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Originally Posted by markk
As a first event for me as a driver in 10 years, having a brand new car that I've not even tested it went bloody brilliant.

Few time limiting issues, low speed power steering being non existent can make chicanes a crawl, missfires due to having too much fuel when the egt temp got high (ran anti lag all 2 days), suspension had to be raised after the first leg and a turbo compressor that is too big, and running it as a 2wd car only, but, bloody loved it, glad to be back out.

few mods from here on in, but out of 115 starters, we seeded at car 78 (due to lack of events) we finished 40th o/a and 4th in class.

Very happy with it.
That's bloody good going mate. Car looks awesome. Bet it sounds even better!
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Good outcome, well done
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well done mate ,great result
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Great to see you enjoyed been back out competing I can't imagine how rusty you would be after 10 years, im rusty after a winter off!
Good to see the car never let you down and did what you wanted it to do


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Great to see you enjoyed been back out competing I can't imagine how rusty you would be after 10 years, im rusty after a winter off!
Good to see the car never let you down and did what you wanted it to do


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Very rusty and learning a new car, with rain, grease and diesel on some of the tests, same for everyone though.
Never had to do anything all 2days to the car other than a melted washer jet pipe above the turbo.
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Originally Posted by markk
As a first event for me as a driver in 10 years, having a brand new car that I've not even tested it went bloody brilliant.

Few time limiting issues, low speed power steering being non existent can make chicanes a crawl, missfires due to having too much fuel when the egt temp got high (ran anti lag all 2 days), suspension had to be raised after the first leg and a turbo compressor that is too big, and running it as a 2wd car only, but, bloody loved it, glad to be back out.

few mods from here on in, but out of 115 starters, we seeded at car 78 (due to lack of events) we finished 40th o/a and 4th in class.

Very happy with it.
Sounds a pretty good start to me. Teething troubles are inevitable, both for car and driver. Mine should be out this summer, can't wait!
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Originally Posted by markk
As a first event for me as a driver in 10 years, having a brand new car that I've not even tested it went bloody brilliant.

Few time limiting issues, low speed power steering being non existent can make chicanes a crawl, missfires due to having too much fuel when the egt temp got high (ran anti lag all 2 days), suspension had to be raised after the first leg and a turbo compressor that is too big, and running it as a 2wd car only, but, bloody loved it, glad to be back out.

few mods from here on in, but out of 115 starters, we seeded at car 78 (due to lack of events) we finished 40th o/a and 4th in class.

Very happy with it.


Great stuff! Always nice to see a cossie out rallying.
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Well done, a great achievement and you're only starting
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Originally Posted by Sierrasideways
Well done, a great achievement and you're only starting
Re-starting lol
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Sweet as matey Across the pond here, the circuit of Kerry rally is on soon and it's dedicated to the Sierra Cosworth rally car which started 30 years ago. Should be great craic and they're trying to get as many Cossies as possible together for it. I'll be bringing ol' crystal bluesy and the antilag will be on all day .....albeit not the PROPER antilag like yours but hey, still mighty craic

http://mccrallyreports.com/?p=1629

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Originally Posted by Sierrasideways
Sweet as matey Across the pond here, the circuit of Kerry rally is on soon and it's dedicated to the Sierra Cosworth rally car which started 30 years ago. Should be great craic and they're trying to get as many Cossies as possible together for it. I'll be bringing ol' crystal bluesy and the antilag will be on all day .....albeit not the PROPER antilag like yours but hey, still mighty craic

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Hopefully we will be over next year for some events, great place to rally in Ireland, very jealous of your motorsport commitment over there, all we get is shitty football.
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Hopefully we will be over next year for some events, great place to rally in Ireland, very jealous of your motorsport commitment over there, all we get is shitty football.
Haha I'll be honest, that made me laugh! I know what you mean though as most people here love your football!

It's a committed crowd for the motorsport alright thankfully. If you're coming over for a few stages, definitely give me a shout as would love to see the full blown antilag in action Jaysus that sound sends shivers down my spine yeeeeehaaaaw!!!!!
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Will do, want a few more locals then hopefully some biggies next year.
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Great stuff, looking forward to it. Been a while since I've seen a proper Cossie on stage.
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