Paul Alex's character building, pain-in-the-ar5e, bufty money pit

[david_white]

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

And before anyone asks, the camera is now fully charged and will be put to good use soon

Bout bloody time, we need some motivational piccies

[PaulAlex]

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

Make that ONE step forward and TWO backwards - I reckon the new steering rack isnt going to fit without lowering the crossmember...........

........where's Gary-the-magic-welder-man?

[smiffy1972]

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

Need me to pop down with a big hammer to relieve the sump mate ?

[PaulAlex]

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

Dont worry Dave, I have a solution

I'm gonna ditch the engine mounts and suspend the lump from the strut brace instead. Then the JCB steering rack will slide in with plenty of room to spare

[smiffy1972]

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

Fully floating engine - nice

[cossie matt]

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

What's hitting where mate? The pinion housing looks well chunky.

[PaulAlex]

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

Not sure yet mate - just had a little nose around with the torch the other night and think that the chunky ally brackets might be too big to fit under the sump on the O/S. Will find out for certain on Sunday hopefully....

Will call after your "quiet" weekend to see how it all went

[cossie matt]

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

I hope it fits mate, let me know if we need to modify it at all, looks like there is a bit of meat there if we need to give you more clearance.

Cheers mate, it should be pretty simple, it's half done already

[smiffy1972]

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

Sorry about next may mate

[PaulAlex]

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

No worries Smiffy - we'll go to Manx or Donegal instead, and save Killarney for December or 2013

[Paul C]

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

It looks like your eyeing up the National Tarmac Championship next year Paul?

I want to say the car is looking amazing - but still no photos.... so i can't

[PaulAlex]

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

Hi Paul,

No championship for me next year - although I will probably do some of the Epynt and Otterburn rounds as I've never been over either venue and have to start learning sometime I guess.

So, three or four REIS rounds, plus perhaps perm two from Manx, Donegal, Mull and Kenmare Historics (Killarney) - that would be a great season I think

Work still progressing on the Escort - this little beauty WILL fit the car soon somehow!



Cheers,

Paul.

[mervhill]

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

How about Jersey Paul?

[PaulAlex]

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

Not sure mate - never really fancied it that much, perhaps because of the short stages?

Having said that, I had a good look at all the reports back from this years, and it seems popular with everyone else.

Biggest downside is probably the timing with Mull though.....

Cheers,

Paul

[mervhill]

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

Meant to be pretty awesome though mate. Short stages, but plenty of them? Better chance of half decent weather too!