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Old Dec 22, 2017 | 08:36 PM
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Why copy the original design along with its crap traits?
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Old Dec 22, 2017 | 08:40 PM
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Why copy the original design along with its crap traits?
Who said it was original ? It's made by me custom to the car
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Old Dec 22, 2017 | 08:50 PM
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I have seen some negative comments about a Wrc cradle but it seems to me that you have ultimate control / adjustability over the geo, surely if you can dial out any inherent bump steer, then it is perfect? What am I missing?
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Old Dec 22, 2017 | 08:54 PM
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I have seen some negative comments about a Wrc cradle but it seems to me that you have ultimate control / adjustability over the geo, surely if you can dial out any inherent bump steer, then it is perfect? What am I missing?
Means I can set my car how I want it plenty cars I know run the same design
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Old Dec 22, 2017 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by dingla rs
Who said it was original ? It's made by me custom to the car
Wide mounting points to the lateral links, short tube to longitudinal.

Might not be the same as the WRC original but with little work you could make it so much better by modifying that jig you have.
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Old Dec 22, 2017 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Caddyshack
I have seen some negative comments about a Wrc cradle but it seems to me that you have ultimate control / adjustability over the geo, surely if you can dial out any inherent bump steer, then it is perfect? What am I missing?
That is the problem with the homologated design. You really couldn't. But, at the time of the WRC regs it was the best available to the OE mounting points. But I am sure you builder could tell you that.
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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 09:06 PM
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Made the mounts next lot il get laser cut ��Start piecing it together soon








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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 09:10 PM
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Good skills you have there, looks great
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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 09:17 PM
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Saw these on instagram, but they look much better in large scale, well done.
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 12:52 PM
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Finally got chance to go pick my parts up from mark
At mk motorsport . Great guy An wow his work is unreal makes
Mine look like child's play parts are great and a great service
Look forward to getting the rest of my oars of him




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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 01:15 PM
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Looking good mate.
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 01:31 PM
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Lovely looking shell.
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Caddyshack
Lovely looking shell.
Yer had a few cars in he An family were working on
They defo got great skills
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 01:45 PM
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Nice parts.


Whats the story with the 3 door shell???
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 01:51 PM
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Nice work isn't it
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by turbo m
Nice parts.


Whats the story with the 3 door shell???
I assume it is a customer car of MK in for WRC top mounts on the front and rear by the looks of it and one of Marks cages.....wonder who owns it as looks proper paint.
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Caddyshack
I assume it is a customer car of MK in for WRC top mounts on the front and rear by the looks of it and one of Marks cages.....wonder who owns it as looks proper paint.
One the shells he had in proper fabrication they do had chance
Have a good look round puts my work to shame
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dingla rs
One the shells he had in proper fabrication they do had chance
Have a good look round puts my work to shame
hi andy
its only because i have a bit better gear ,it makes it easier looking over your focus today i would be well happy with your work
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Caddyshack
I assume it is a customer car of MK in for WRC top mounts on the front and rear by the looks of it and one of Marks cages.....wonder who owns it as looks proper paint.
hi topy
its having everything
full wrc front and rear with supra diff
one off flanges to take trick wheels
stroker tall block
sequential box
all rechem looms
all trick tanks
electric steering
it defo be the trickest 3 door
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 04:31 PM
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Is it a road car or race car?
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Caddyshack
Is it a road car or race car?
hi toby
it will be both ,it might out do yours lol
you need that brandnew 4x4 sequential of mine to go with that engine lol
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 05:27 PM
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There will always be someone bigger and faster, I am in no competition. I only pick the fights I can win.
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Old Feb 3, 2018 | 03:57 PM
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After 2 months waiting Finaly got the bits for fiesta




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Old Feb 3, 2018 | 04:29 PM
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Very cool this will be a fun car with that engine in.

What gear box are you using.
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Old Feb 3, 2018 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
Very cool this will be a fun car with that engine in.

What gear box are you using.
Can see in pic mate t5 🤙
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Old Feb 3, 2018 | 05:27 PM
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Thought this was going bmw??
That Volvo will sound awesome too...
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Old Feb 3, 2018 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by turbo m
Thought this was going bmw??
That Volvo will sound awesome too...
Always been Volvo .was ment be a BMW box but adaptor plate
Didn't happen so t5 instead
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Old Feb 7, 2018 | 12:35 PM
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Love all your builds mate! Awesome work.
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 08:10 AM
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Nearly finished just the steering column to mod








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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 08:11 AM
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 08:12 AM
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Very interesting to see the 5pot being used. Loads of them about really cheap.
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by markk
Very interesting to see the 5pot being used. Loads of them about really cheap.
Makes a change from the cosworth stuff I build
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by dingla rs
Makes a change from the cosworth stuff I build
and the fact there is very little YB stuff around these days without spending silly money.

I am seriously considering one of these if my YB dies for the Escort.
You going 4wd?
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by markk
and the fact there is very little YB stuff around these days without spending silly money.

I am seriously considering one of these if my YB dies for the Escort.
You going 4wd?
It’s rwd this one with a t5 box
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Old Jun 23, 2018 | 09:09 PM
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My focus is up for breaking any questions on parts please ask high spec including straight cut box
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Old Jun 24, 2018 | 09:05 AM
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Sad to break it, how much would the whole car be?
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Old Jun 24, 2018 | 10:56 AM
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It’s worth more in parts I’m buying a house An need the funds to renovate it
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Old Jun 24, 2018 | 08:59 PM
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It's a shame it's not going to get finished by your self Mr Dingla . I fort I had Seen the shell on ebay some weeks back .
And good luck with the new house andy . I will have to sort payment out with you for that block one day .
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What front diff does it have?
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Old Jun 25, 2018 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by COLEYST200
It's a shame it's not going to get finished by your self Mr Dingla . I fort I had Seen the shell on ebay some weeks back .
And good luck with the new house andy . I will have to sort payment out with you for that block one day .

its my focos I’m breaking Ian .sold the other cars .yer I had pay someone do my cam trigger for new motor lol hope your well mate
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