View Full Version : My BDA at stages...
Its been a while sine UMX had a look on here so thought I would remind myself what its all about.
Around 18 or 19 months ago things looked like this...
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/200291814388194942.jpg
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/200291814388925132.jpg
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/20029181438810594.jpg
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/200291814388717388.JPG
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/200291814388407126.jpg
Then a few mods were carried out to various bits and bobs, the engine has also been stripped and rebuilt twice now!!!
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/2002918144759100933.JPG
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/2002918145733364513.jpg
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/2002918145733907752.JPG
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/2002918145733874440.jpg
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/200291814573317452.jpg
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/2002918145733520240.jpg
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/2002918145733960012.jpg
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/2002918145733413996.jpg
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/2002918145733301311.jpg
I will have to get some pics of the new head, cam carrier, cams, crank, worked rods, wheels, etc when I get home. I cant wait for my christmas prezzie now!!!
A few stages of the engine bay developments...
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http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/200291815190314200.JPG
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/200291815190906987.JPG
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/200291815190364513.jpg
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/200291815190802054.jpg
Oh yeah...powder coated all the underneath, new carpet, dash clocks, interior, powder coated roll bar, Gp4 Bells, 15" Rims, big brakes, billies, rechromed everything, oh the list is endless really.
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/2002918152434893047.jpg
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/2002918152434682624.jpg
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/2002918152434400044.jpg
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/2002918152434483669.jpg
Can you tell that I love my car then??? http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif
Awesome mate, I've promised myself oneday I will own something almost as smart. Quality photography too..
Keep the faith brother...also madness helps!!! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif
Oh, and very deep pockets!!
Eh, dont worry.. I may not be as mad about RWD Escorts as you, but I share your spirit for 'em and other old-school machines.
Give me a 2-3 years and I'll have a nice Mk2 (or maybe Mk1) to show off. Pics of my current Mk2 will be put in the 'cars' section soon, but more for advice on whether its worth doing anything major with or not rather than showing it off http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/sad.gif
Sideways
18-09-2002, 20:29
Awesome Dave, truely Awesome http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/drool.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/drool.gif
Not only is it a real nice looking car, but it has a BDA in it as well!! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/ooo.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/ooo.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/drool.gif
And that has got to be the best paint job I have seen for a long time http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif also the 15" wheels suit it soooo well http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/drool.gif
Love the carbon dash & door trims too, are they real carbon or have you covered the old wood ones?
Best mk 1 I've seen for a long time
Steve
WOW!! I never realised the work that has been put into this motor, and all done in 18 months! I really do love Mk1's http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/drool.gif Top motor BD! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/grin.gif
Cheers lads!! Makes it all worth while when things start to take shape.
The Carbon is proper stuff. Its aerospace grade made by a bloke that borrowed it from work!! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/wink.gif Real thick stuff!!
I have had to get a second Steel Crank made up this past few months (Ouch!) cos the engine is built to go to 10,000 rpm. so it goes as well as it looks...
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/200291924811324352.jpg
I love my car I do!! All I need now is to get an agreed valuation through the RSOC...where the bloody hell do we start??
Dave that's a Steel crank?
Dave do you leave the labels on you new shoes too??? (take a look at your tyres http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/jester.gif )
The car looks bang on and I can't wait to hear it on full song.. Can't beat the roar of a BDA @ 10,000 rpm.. http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/drool.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/drool.gif
i thought it was a steel crank when i saw the piccie
nice http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif
Well Dave, if a jobs worth doing its worth doing well and youv'e gone way beyond that.. http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/clap.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/clap.gif
Looks stunning mate... http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/grin.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/grin.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/grin.gif
OMG, that was alot of work, i remeber seeing some pics of it over on RSBB but http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/clint.gif now i can appreciate it even more. Top work http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/jester.gif its even better in the flesh, how deep is that paint color http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/shocked.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif
ps Dave fancy doing a S1 http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/jester.gif
COSSYPETE
20-09-2002, 18:41
now then Dave now thats what i call an ENGINE .
ALL SINGING ALL DANCEING LOVE IT STIIL MAKES THE HAIRS ON THE BACK OV MY NECK STAND UP EVERY TIME I HEAR EM REV &REV CLATTERING CAMS ,
10 1/2/ OUT OF 10 FOR YOUR TIMELESS PICE OF M/HISTORY .
great work m8 i can't beet a black motor all polished up! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/wink.gif
Scott....if Dave fancies doing a series 1 dont expect it back in white http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif
Thats ok Daz i quite like them in Black, ( my mate owns Lady Di's old one http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif ) when i do mine i originally wanted to spray it black but he wont let me http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/sad.gif
Supurb Dave http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif
What was up with the first crank ?
10k RPM http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gifhttp://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif
Mikossie
22-09-2002, 01:59
Ony got one thing to say Dave
NICEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
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looks the bollox Dave,i've got to see it in the flesh/metal.As for ya agreed valuation the mk 1 registrar only lives in Seaham (nr sunderland) i believe,think he's a member of the Durham group ??? this Olympic Blue mota's his i think
http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/9/200291206026653.jpg
doh links didn't work look in gallery mk 1 by CC
CheeRs folks, glad you like my little baby!!
The new crank has finally been made and delivery was taken last week. Just got to strip the engine down again and rebuild for hopefully the last time and I will be almost there!!
Yes it is a steel crank in the pic by the way. But that is the one I am replacing for a new one. At some point in its life the current crank has been repaired and machined slightly under tollerance for my engine. It would still work fine and probably run for ages if I never thrashed the engine, BUT!! What about the one time when I fancy a few spurts at full 10K revs and the crank decides it dont want to play anymore!! OUCH...I have had about £1500+ spent on the head alone and I did not want to skimp at this late stage in the game and so have had a new crank machined from Billet...Not Cheap! But when you look at the total cost of the engine in its current stage then its worth the investment in my eyes.
I am also changing the passenger door as a few small bubbles have appeared in the paint which can only mean the tin worm still wants to play. So a brand new one has been found through Robins mate and will be dipped in the shiney black bath soon to match the rest of the car.
I also need to get the rear 4 piston calipers made up to fit the bells and discs that are already there. Oh yeah, and I want to replace the 2000e box for a stronger one.
So a few more pennies to go yet.
By the way, the car has not been driven on the road for 12 years now so that expains the tyre stickers. The set I replaced also still had the stickers on them!! But the new Gp4 15" rims were only fitted a few weeks prior tp the pics being taken....so there... http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/tongue.gif
Vince, the reistra is called Charlie and yeah he lives in Seaham. He has seen UMX a few times and is shitting himself about sorting a valuation out. Where do we start??
CheeRS again folks. UMX will be on the road for next year!!
checkyouout
25-09-2002, 22:40
Dave,
I saw her at AVO Day and Last Year's RS one at Donny - she looks absolutely mint. I didn't realise that it was like it was when you bought it. I thought it had always been a minter. Makes me like it even more!
Can't believe you've waited so long to drive it. I'm sure it'll be worth it though http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif
Cheers
Andy
Cheers Andy,
Its been off the road for so long now that a few more months are worth the wait. I am looking at early next year now if I am honest. Just a few minor bits to complete the project for the new year and I will be happy.
When I bought UMX it was in desperate need of TLC. It was far from a minter and had been bodged mechanically. Found out the hard way just how much can go wrong with a BDA in the wrong paws!!!
I am certainly looking forward to me first real blast!!
NICK_RS1600COS
11-10-2002, 17:41
dave Your car is the DADDY http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/clap.gif
and i think everyone will agree
gives me the bases to work on,if mine comes out half as nice i'll be happy
Selling my shell now decided to build new car with all my new bits http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif
look forward to linking up M8
see ya
Dave its well sweet m8 http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/clap.gif
Cheers again folks...!! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif
Nick, I will have to get my arse darn sarf before crimbo for a session on the ale!! Had a good drink last time with Raj, Sharon and Clint so lets see if we can get a few more together next time??
I have posted all over the place for you to send a land line number if possible mate. Failing that I will ring your mobile next week when I get back onshore.
CheeRS
Nick , cheers for the mail mate. I am definately up for a crimbo sesh also!
Also folks, BDA is looking close to being finished very soon! I have got a new passenger door now and the engine is being built with the new crank in as we speak. Good luck to Robin with all the new springs and shims tho!!
Just need to get the 4 pots sorted for the rear next year and I will be well happy!! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif
YIKES!!! Its been just short of a year since I last posted onthis thread and guess what? The engine is getting finished this week!! Well that was close enough!!
Also these are finally sorted and are being ordered up as we speak...
http://www.photobucket.com/albums/0903/BigDave/Rear_disc_kit.jpg
So things are looking good for November!!!
By the way..Could Mr Moderator please move this thread to the OLd Skool?? TA!!!
CheeRS...
Threedoorboy
16-10-2003, 16:42
I know it was said last year but
That is the nuts!! Your taking this one with you arnt you?
Here you go Nick, I cant belive you have not seen my 6 pots before... http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/crazy.gif
http://www.photobucket.com/albums/0903/BigDave/brake1.jpg
I reckon I will be doing rolling stoppies with these babies!!
Yes mate, I am taking UMX with me to the grave!! I have had loads of emails (since I said I was leaving) from folks asking if I would sell the BDA.....NO!!!
I am looking forward to hitting the road for the first time in what must be 15 years now!!! Robin and Me are also going to squeeze in a track session when its all set up...watch this space for details.
CheeRS
Also since last year I have fitted yet again brand new Cams, Billet Steel Crank #2 and just last week Arrow H section Forged Rods. Looking forward to the song at 9000 rpm!!
I will be having abit of a BDA clearout sale in the near future also. I have interested parties already but the answers to questions to date on my spares are..
5.230" Std Journal Gen. Cosworth Steel Forged Rods (DA Part No.)
Gordon Allen Steel Crank with -10 thou on Mains and -30 thou on Big Ends.
I will be posting a full list of all kinds of BDA, Mk1 and Mk2 RS and all kinds of general Escort bits and bobs very soon!
I love Escorts Me!! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif
Sideways
20-10-2003, 22:28
6 pots!! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/eek.gif
A real nice brake set up you have there Dave http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/thumbs.gif you will need some good belts fitted to stop you being thrown through the windscreen with all that stopping power http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/wink.gif
BTW whats that rear brake set up your are planning on fitting, they look like *cough* vauxhall *cough* calipers?
Anyway whats this thread doing here? I thought a MK1 RS1600 BDA Escort was old skool, not new skool http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/confused.gif
Cheers
Steve
Steve, yeah they are GM sets in that pic mate. I thought they were for illustration only but it turns out they are the only ones they do, simply not good enough for this kiddie so its back to the drawing board! They also just use the road/cheaper calipers in the rear conversion so also no good for me!
If push comes to shove then I will just have to opt for full hydraulic handbrake rear set ups with 4 pot calipers, there are available but not very MOT friendly!!
I have asked for this thread to be moved to new skool, it must have got forgptten when the change happened! Where are you Mr Mods???
Do you still have the wide steel wheels that were on the car in the first picture ? If so would you sell them ? They would look great on my Anglia http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif
The rear ones in the picture thats attached to this post... Do you have four of them ?
Cheers
Craig
Sideways
21-10-2003, 21:18
Ah thats better, its in the right place now http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/wink.gif
yeah those GM single pot ones do look a bit lame, much better with 2 or 4 pots on the rear http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/wink.gif
6 pots on the front, 4 pots on the rear, thats a grand total of according to my maths 20 pots! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/eek.gif
real stopping power http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/thumbs.gif, be like throwing a boat anchor out the window http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif
If push comes to shove then I will just have to opt for full hydraulic handbrake rear set ups with 4 pot calipers, there are available but not very MOT friendly!!
its not what you know its who you know when it comes to mot time http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/wink.gif
Cheers
Steve
Craig, yes I have four of em, and tyres! Got lots of stuff like that. Mr Hoarder #2 almost!
Steve, top of the class for maths mate!! I reckon I will end up just going for hydraulic in the end. I have the same on a mates Orange Mk2 (;)) and it passes!! Just a tad wary of passing the LTSA test on entry to NZ???
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