From Rallycross car to GT4 Racing Escort RWD "G3"

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  • Fun /// Racing
    Bodger
    • Dec 2012
    • 97

    From Rallycross car to GT4 Racing Escort RWD "G3"

    Thanks Mark
    Not easy to get it dead on as you say, and as I know your experience on your car, takes time and a lot of head scratching. But feels like victory every time a solution works 👍🏻


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    • madragon199
      Pit Crew
      • May 2010
      • 1139

      Re: From Rallycross car to GT4 Racing Escort RWD "G3"

      Hi...I notice we are going same route on radiator...i am thinking of ducting behind the rad aswell .to direct the hot air out the bonnet vent and not in the engine bay....i notice you have a lot of room behind the rad-engine...any plans...cheers mark

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      • Fun /// Racing
        Bodger
        • Dec 2012
        • 97

        From Rallycross car to GT4 Racing Escort RWD "G3"

        Hi Mark

        Yes i will have some ducting from the rear of the radiator as well. Haven't quite decided on if I will attach it to the car or the hood yet. Have made a plug fore the mould to the hood all ready, so will see first how to make the ducting when the new hood is ready 👍🏻

        Thinking it would be nice to mount the ducting to the hood, because of easy access to the front of the engine between the races.

        The plugg

        The space between the rad and the strut brackets.







        Any ideas how to do it, would I be greatful fore Mark, or your plans


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        • TimGR
          Pit Crew
          Decade Plus User
          • Jan 2003
          • 1041

          Re: From Rallycross car to GT4 Racing Escort RWD "G3"

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          Nice work. The one above is for sale in Greece.

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          • Fun /// Racing
            Bodger
            • Dec 2012
            • 97

            From Rallycross car to GT4 Racing Escort RWD "G3"

            Originally posted by TimGR
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            Nice work. The one above is for sale in Greece.
            Absolutely a Nice car TimGR, any more pictures or info, have this one been red whit an BMW M5 engine?


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            • TimGR
              Pit Crew
              Decade Plus User
              • Jan 2003
              • 1041

              Re: From Rallycross car to GT4 Racing Escort RWD "G3"

              Not the red one, I know that too, a real beast. The white one is a Cosworth. Advert here in full:

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              • TimGR
                Pit Crew
                Decade Plus User
                • Jan 2003
                • 1041

                Re: From Rallycross car to GT4 Racing Escort RWD "G3"

                Not the red one, I know that too, a real beast. The white one is a Cosworth. Advert here in full:

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                • Fun /// Racing
                  Bodger
                  • Dec 2012
                  • 97

                  From Rallycross car to GT4 Racing Escort RWD "G3"

                  Thanks TimGr, love the wheel arches on this one 👍🏻


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                  • Matt75
                    Mechanic
                    • Mar 2011
                    • 797

                    Re: From Rallycross car to GT4 Racing Escort RWD "G3"

                    I'm loving your build

                    We need updates !!!

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                    • Fun /// Racing
                      Bodger
                      • Dec 2012
                      • 97

                      From Rallycross car to GT4 Racing Escort RWD "G3"

                      Thanks Matt 👍🏻
                      Your car is really coming together these days 🏁

                      Here are some pic of the work lately.

                      Been working on the front suspension

                      New front turrets



                      Some primer



                      Made the Grp A suspension 4,3 kg lighter, by removing some steel and making some stearing arms in Alu















                      Some random parts / shims made fore the suspension and steel treated



                      Plans for and changes to the dry sump are started



                      Started yesterday on making a Dooley for the car as I need to take it outside to make the last moulds. And fore transport to my painter



                      Hope you like it, not a big progress but one little step in the right direction..




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                      • Matt75
                        Mechanic
                        • Mar 2011
                        • 797

                        Re: From Rallycross car to GT4 Racing Escort RWD "G3"

                        One quick update but prolly represents many many hours I bet.

                        Great work as always

                        Matt

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                        • escortinadriver
                          Mechanic
                          • May 2007
                          • 662

                          Re: From Rallycross car to GT4 Racing Escort RWD "G3"

                          Awesome to see this is still progressing.

                          Keep the updates coming.

                          Shaun

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                          • Fun /// Racing
                            Bodger
                            • Dec 2012
                            • 97

                            From Rallycross car to GT4 Racing Escort RWD "G3"

                            Got a clear sight of the rear end, after the dolly was finished and I could turn the car around and away from the wall.

                            Must say I think it looks nice, and it will be easy r to fabricate the diffuser now and take it outside for some moulds to be made.





                            The final goal





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                            • Fun /// Racing
                              Bodger
                              • Dec 2012
                              • 97

                              From Rallycross car to GT4 Racing Escort RWD "G3"

                              Long time since last up date. Been busy on work an another escort.

                              Painted and made some moulds













                              I hate fiber glass, will not make anymore moulds this year..

                              Made a new wheel for the alternator. Saved 200g new part is only 90g now.





                              Also picked up the Esslinger after rebuild





                              And some test mounting of cables and electric







                              That s it fore now.


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                              • Matt75
                                Mechanic
                                • Mar 2011
                                • 797

                                Re: From Rallycross car to GT4 Racing Escort RWD "G3"

                                Hey Mate, Any updates?

                                I can't wait to see this thing when it's finished

                                Cheers

                                Matt

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