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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    Hello Paul.

    Well, the Chritsmas upgardes havent really gone to plan, although progress is being made. Having said that, its booked into the bodyshop in around 4 weeks time, and there's no reason for that not to happen still.

    After that, instead of just bolting verything back on, I'm going to make a few minor changesin the engine bay, then its time to buy some more tyres and find an event.

    Being realistic, I think the Epynt event in March might be too soon - so we'll have to look around for somthing in April perhaps instead....

    When will yours be ready Paul? And where are the pics?

    Cheers,

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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    Well done Paul. Happy new year by the way! Does a few minor changes in the engine bay include a 2.4 stroker kit?!!

    Hoping to have some pics by the end of jan - well that would be a start! Other than that, no idea - but i need to get if back together as its hanging over me these days.

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    Hi Paul,

    2.4 may well appear next year, but only after I've seen how much pace we can squeeze from the 2.0 and myself first. 2011 will be spent getting all other areas of the car absolutely spot-on first I reckon - which basically means losing some weight, 3-way suspension, and possibly a paddle-shift setup.

    After spending over 2 hours stuck on a jam on the M25 last night we still managed a quick session on it last night. Matt dragged the engine out of it, and Gary has now sorted all the damage out - so she's got straight panels all over again (and less dodgy repairs panels and filler )

    It still needs the front spoiler and arches fitted (awaiting spoiler), and Gary is going to work his magic in the boot to save a few Kg's and make it prettier. Then its off to Shaun's in a couple of weeks for the decent coat of paint it's always needed

    Cheers,

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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    Quote Originally Posted by PaulAlex View Post
    Hi Paul,

    2.4 may well appear next year, but only after I've seen how much pace we can squeeze from the 2.0 and myself first. 2011 will be spent getting all other areas of the car absolutely spot-on first I reckon - which basically means losing some weight, 3-way suspension, and possibly a paddle-shift setup.

    Paul.
    Paddle shift hey - you don't fuck about! Excellent, glad its all going back together for you.
    Hoping to get back on mine soon.

    You'll be really please with Shauns work. His and Garys work go hand in hand

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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    Well that settles it then Paul, if you go paddle shift then you can bet your arse Matt will

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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    I Might!!!

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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    I'd be very, very surprised if mine hasnt got paddles on it by the end of the year - and I'd bet that Matt will probably have his before me

    The jury is still out on 3-way or 4-way suspension though - still lots of drivers (and prep firms) suggesting that you can't beat Bilsteins!?!? (which I dont believe )

    Cheers,

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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    Well, I've just seen pics of Gary's latest errr small incision........

    .....and have no idea how he doesnt get phased and think he's bitten off more than he can chew sometimes

    I only popped on here quickly as I have jetlag, and now I'm going to be stuck wide awake all night thinking of how its going to look when its finshed - thanks Gary

    Cheers,

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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    Took mine out for a quick spin today mate as it was so sunny and dry..........always makes me smile and I forget how quick it is but......................

    ......................... I so want paddles and my new dampers now

    Now get some sleep

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    Glad to hear that she's going well mate

    Now pick up the phone and tell Steve you want those flappy-things instead of the dampers - I'm sure he'll let his favourite engineer pay him for them later. You could call it an extended test-bed facility that you're offering him

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    Don't worry my noodle eating, tsing tao drinking friend, plans are afoot....... although not for a few months at least.........in fact probably about the time you will be ready for them.

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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    Glad to hear Gary is working his magic on your car again Paul , just waiting for you to post some more pics for us all to enjoy

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    hi paul it looks the dogs mate.
    what size are your wheels...15"?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 105Ian View Post
    Glad to hear Gary is working his magic on your car again Paul , just waiting for you to post some more pics for us all to enjoy
    Thanks Ian - I'll hopefully get some shots taken next week, then some sexier ones after Shaun has made it all shiny again

    Quote Originally Posted by cossie matt View Post
    Don't worry my noodle eating, tsing tao drinking friend, plans are afoot....... although not for a few months at least.........in fact probably about the time you will be ready for them.
    No noodles yet mate, but plenty Tsing Tao's Still mulling over that quote mate but, regardless of supplier, it'll be going flappy I'm sure. Am coming round to the idea of saving more weight and ditching the gearlever. That'll confuse people

    Quote Originally Posted by andylad View Post
    hi paul it looks the dogs mate.
    what size are your wheels...15"?
    Thanks Andy - they're currently 8x15's although I may go to 9's if I can confirm 100% whether the are legal in Ireland or not....

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    Sorry paul, Minilites or Compomotive's?

    Thanks mate

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    They are Compomotive ML's Andy.

    I should know. I've got two of them in my garage at the moment

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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    Glad this is moving foward paul,had a feeling you was going paddles sooner rather than later

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    Quote Originally Posted by smiffy1972 View Post
    Glad this is moving foward paul,had a feeling you was going paddles sooner rather than later
    Hello mate - maybe after a few events. I'll just be over the moon to see it with nice paint and a few more small details to make it stand out a little...

    BTW Own phone offline out here in China, so use work one or chat when I get back.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PaulAlex View Post
    Thanks Andy - they're currently 8x15's although I may go to 9's if I can confirm 100% whether the are legal in Ireland or not....
    Hi Paul,

    The Irish Regs aren't very specific on this point, but it is mentioned a couple of times in their Yearbook

    e.g.
    Wheels must not extend beyond the periphery of the bodywork on Saloons all events.

    and
    The wheels are free, respecting the homologated diameter (article 801.a), and the homologated width (article 801.b) for Group N which is considered as a maximum and as per FIA Appendix J for Group A

    Then the FIA Appendix J Group A regs state
    In no case may the width of the rim-tyre assembly in relation to the cubic capacity of the car, exceed the following:
    In rallies:
    ...
    over 1600 cm3 and up to 2000 cm3: 9"
    over 2000 cm3 and up to 2500 cm3: 9"
    ...


    So whether this applies to the Modified Classes I'm not sure!

    I'll have a look what everyone is running next time I'm over there

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    Quote Originally Posted by PaulAlex View Post
    Hello mate - maybe after a few events. I'll just be over the moon to see it with nice paint and a few more small details to make it stand out a little...

    BTW Own phone offline out here in China, so use work one or chat when I get back.
    No worries mate,don't work too hard

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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    Quote Originally Posted by GavinR View Post
    Hi Paul,

    The Irish Regs aren't very specific on this point, but it is mentioned a couple of times in their Yearbook

    e.g.
    Wheels must not extend beyond the periphery of the bodywork on Saloons all events.

    and
    The wheels are free, respecting the homologated diameter (article 801.a), and the homologated width (article 801.b) for Group N which is considered as a maximum and as per FIA Appendix J for Group A

    Then the FIA Appendix J Group A regs state
    In no case may the width of the rim-tyre assembly in relation to the cubic capacity of the car, exceed the following:
    In rallies:
    ...
    over 1600 cm3 and up to 2000 cm3: 9"
    over 2000 cm3 and up to 2500 cm3: 9"
    ...


    So whether this applies to the Modified Classes I'm not sure!

    I'll have a look what everyone is running next time I'm over there

    Thanks
    Thanks Gavin - I've been reading those same docs online this week...

    Everyone prep firm or driver that I've asked has said that they run 9's over there, but I'd hate to get an OK result out there and then be kicked out. I'll maybe take a much closer look next time i'm over there before I spend £££'s on rims that could be illegal....

    .....although I gues they'd still look mean at Scrutineering

    Cheers,

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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    I'll pm you the number of an Irish scrutineer if you want?

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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    Managed to get a session on the car last night, and am glad to report that its still moving in the right direction

    The new fuel tank mount is finished, saving a few Kg's and also leaving a good deal more clearance underneath. Gary has then gone on to modify the lower rear panel and added a nice return/edge - so it almost looks like it should have been that way from the factory

    We then spent the rest of the evening mocking up the new front spoiler and arches. They're all millimetre perfect now, but just at the point of final fitment the rivet gun sh*t itself - so they're not secured properly just yet....

    The obligatory kebab was the icing on the cake

    Weather and workload permitting, the car will be at Shauns in a couple of weeks time - and then home for reassembly during March....

    Cheers,

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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    Well done Paul & Gary. We need some pics please!

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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    Hi Paul,

    Would love to have a nose.........any fresh pics in the pipeline ?

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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    Any news or progress from this weekend Paul?

    I've just noticed your web site and i have to say its fantastic! Definitely worth a look through people. http://www.alexrally.com/index.html

    Are you planning on entering the MSA Asphalt Championship this year? Looks like they have got good TV coverage again this year.

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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    Hi Paul,

    Thanks for the comment about the site, although it's still like the escort - very much a work-in-progress....

    I'm afraid there's not a great deal of news from this weekend, as I was teaching at a Rallycross test/training day at Lydden Hill circuit on Saturday. I did manage to sneak in an hour or two (after doing garden and repairing wind-damaged shed ), mainly just stripping the last few bits and pieces that might get in Shaun's way when he paints it - so its now minus the bulkhead fittings into engine-bay and boot, the door mirror, fuel pressure regulator, door cards, boot stay, boot hinges, carbon scuttle cover, helmet net, wiper arms, seats etc etc. In fact, its pretty much just a rolling shell now - plus a handbrake and battery (which will probably come out this week) .

    I think the only work remaining before it goes for paint is to fit the rivnuts for the removable front wings and front panel - rather than be doing lots of drilling on the new paint.

    Some good news from last week is that, after talking to Quaife's technical department, it seems that I dont need the gearbox upgrade that I'd previously been told was needed. So thats saved a few £££'s that I had thought I'd need to find during the rebuild

    I promise I'll take some pics before it heads to Shaun's, and I'll also ask him to do some during the prep/paint.....
    Cheers,

    Paul.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PaulAlex View Post

    Some good news from last week is that, after talking to Quaife's technical department, it seems that I dont need the gearbox upgrade that I'd previously been told was needed. So thats saved a few £££'s that I had thought I'd need to find during the rebuild

    Cheers,

    Paul.
    Well that sounds more technical than the response that i had! I started by telling them that i knew of 2 people who have had the upgrade FOC, and that it must have been a recall! Few emails later they said it would be just under 1k inc vat to have the mod done. After that they said i might be alright with my power output, but i'd have to try it and see and hope for the best!! I couldn't believe it.

    I thought the fault appeared with the higher revving engines, so what did they say to you Paul?

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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    Hi Paul

    They were very specific that the upgarde was only for "higher output, not higher revving" engines. In particular, they were saying that it was mainly aimed at Ginetta owners with around 370-380bhp.

    If you have anything in writing suggesting otherwise, please let me know and we can gang up on them - I'm sure you could justify a subsidised/free upgrade if the box was sold with specific output guidelines which could now be wrong?

    In fact, I have a friend who knows the boss there very well - so if there is any need to get stroppy I know the route I'll take

    Cheers,

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul C View Post
    After that they said i might be alright with my power output, but i'd have to try it and see and hope for the best!! I couldn't believe it.
    Thats a shocking reply after you've shelled out a wodge of money on one of there products.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PaulAlex View Post
    They were very specific that the upgrade was only for "higher output, not higher revving" engines. In particular, they were saying that it was mainly aimed at Ginetta owners with around 370-380bhp.
    Hi,

    I'm curious - what sort of upgrade would this be?

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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    Hello Gavin,

    The upgrade consists of a re-machined tail section in order to replace an exiting bush with a bearing. The output spline is replaced with an output flange as well apparently. When I discussed the upgrade, Quaife said that I'd be way inside their recommendations as I was, and that the only thing to look out for was any signs of leaks/weaks from the tail of the box.....

    Just to be clear, I'm a very happy Quaife customer, and dont know of any other 60G owners who dont feel the same. The box works very well, especially with the flat-shift setup on it - although if I had to pick a fault with it, it'd be that fact that they are very noisy. For the price, I think its a great piece of kit...

    Cheers,

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    Hi Paul,just to let you know that 9" wheels are allowed over here in ireland,most of the high powered escorts are using them on the rears,keep up the good work with the project,i prepare and run a few escorts over here and if you need any information on events or any other help,just let me know,mick.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PaulAlex View Post
    Hello Gavin,

    The upgrade consists of a re-machined tail section in order to replace an exiting bush with a bearing. The output spline is replaced with an output flange as well apparently. When I discussed the upgrade, Quaife said that I'd be way inside their recommendations as I was, and that the only thing to look out for was any signs of leaks/weaks from the tail of the box.....

    Just to be clear, I'm a very happy Quaife customer, and dont know of any other 60G owners who dont feel the same. The box works very well, especially with the flat-shift setup on it - although if I had to pick a fault with it, it'd be that fact that they are very noisy. For the price, I think its a great piece of kit...

    Cheers,

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    Hi Paul,

    I thought that would be the answer as a friend of mine in Tavern MC had the problems which contributed to Quaife developing this upgrade

    But he is running a 2.5 Millington in his Mk1 with about 350 bhp which would put a strain on anything

    So I'm sure you'll be fine

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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    just finilshing off the last bits on this reapaint buddy and you can bring her on down for the end of Feb (;-( not a nother escort with no engine or ECU, just because i live on 275 acres of farm land you lot think i mite go for a spin LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! see you sooooooooooooooooooooooooooN

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    Quote Originally Posted by sp racing View Post
    just finilshing off the last bits on this reapaint buddy and you can bring her on down for the end of Feb (;-( not a nother escort with no engine or ECU, just because i live on 275 acres of farm land you lot think i mite go for a spin LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! see you sooooooooooooooooooooooooooN
    No problem at all big man - I'd much rather wait to have a happy & unstressed Shaun doing the job than have it done in a hurry or anywhere else...

    ....and you can have the car complete with engine and ECU whenever you like. If there's one person who could repair the damage, its you

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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    This has gone a bit quiet mate

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    Is it back home yet Paul?

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    Re: Paul Alex's Honda-powered tarmac rally Escort

    Hi lads,

    Sorry its been so quiet recently - that funny stuff called "work" seems to have taken over my life at the moment. I guess I shouldn't really complain, but being in China, Poland, Germany etc (and then catching up on the normal UK work), isnt helping the Escort.

    Having said all that, the good news is that its down at Shaun's now, and will be back shinier than ever in around 4 weeks. I've no doubt Shaun could do it quicker, but I've told him to not stress over it, and do it as and when it suits him - a happy Shaun, means a shinier Escort I reckon

    I'll get the before and after pics up asap!

    Cheers,

    Paul.

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    How is this project coming along. It has been very quiet recently
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