Danes mk2 escort Tarmac rally car build

[walkermk2]

Re: Danes mk2 escort Tarmac rally car build

Any particular reason you are going for the elite? I only ask because my mum codrives in a Darrian with an XE and almost every non finish they have isvrelated to the box! I have co driven on 2 events in an escort with an XE and an Eliteband the first time the gear stick fell off and the second time (having travelled all the way to Jersey!) it blew up! They seem to be fast but fragile.

Thanks for Your feedback regarding the elite boxes. The reason I have decided on an elite is my mate ran one in his escort he did have some minor teething problems but it was a fast shift gearbox which I rele liked and his was an il300 not il200. I have spoken to elite resently and they have just brought out the new 2012 il300 with strengthened gears/new casing design/ longer main shaft to take a shorter prop and a newly designed flatshifter. I've heard a lot of negative comments regarding the quaife g60 and Ive heard of all the bad comments on people's experiances with customer support regarding wanting bits and advise. I would love a tractive box but I'm afraid I'm on a budget carnt afford one unless I found one for £5000 lol which won't happen

[Paul C]

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i wish it was ready for the stages mate.but its still a long way off.ive pulled the car back in bits for some anodising and plating and also done a few more mods on the rear suspension for more travel ie. raised the rear turrets 50mm/cut the rear chassis out to allow axle to go further up/raise diff cut out even higher

Thats a good idea to lift you rear turrets up Have you got any pics Dane?!

[jimmy2006]

Re: Danes mk2 escort Tarmac rally car build

i wish it was ready for the stages mate.but its still a long way off.ive pulled the car back in bits for some anodising and plating and also done a few more mods on the rear suspension for more travel ie. raised the rear turrets 50mm/cut the rear chassis out to allow axle to go further up/raise diff cut out even higher and also putting 2 extra bars in the front a pillers of the cage for the new regulations from custom cages. doesnt rele apply to me as i dont have a s bend in my front legs but im pretty sure it will apply to every body in the near future
and it looks the dogs danglies all the irish seem to be doing it also

that is what im doing mate i was looking at going in board

[MCURZON]

Re: Danes mk2 escort Tarmac rally car build

That makes sense, sounds like they are making the required improvements. Their service seems good, when the darrian box is sent to them they seem to get it rebuilt and back in no time.

Good luck with it, looks like it will be a cracker when it's finished.
Matt

[Paul C]

Re: Danes mk2 escort Tarmac rally car build

Just looked at your oil plumbing Dane and wondered where you have put your oil filter? I'm thinking of moving my tank into the engine bay as well.

Oh and watch this to see how the new elite box performs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nawzhPQEfvk&feature=player_embedded

[walkermk2]

Re: Danes mk2 escort Tarmac rally car build

I saw this video the other day its mint lol. Exactly Paul if that elite can handle 300+ bhp with frank Kelly who is no mug I'm sure I won't have any problems "touch wood". He renews his box every year to eliminate having problems. as for my oil filter Paul I've located it on drivers side inner wing I will upload a photo for you

[walkermk2]

Re: Danes mk2 escort Tarmac rally car build

oil filter housing on drivers side inner wing paul

[Paul C]

Re: Danes mk2 escort Tarmac rally car build

Nice one thanks mate. Where did you get you oil tank from then?

[jimmy2006]

Re: Danes mk2 escort Tarmac rally car build

the car is looking very well in the picture like the wiper

[walkermk2]

Re: Danes mk2 escort Tarmac rally car build

Nice one thanks mate. Where did you get you oil tank from then?

its a ralloy under bonnet dry sump tank for a duratec. i think i payed £180 for cash not vat and the cut out for it to to weld into the inner wing was £40 and also were the tank is right above the pump its always gravity fed not trying to pull it from the other end off the car definitly worth doing and also you only use 2 meters of pipework saves weight and pound notes how you getting on with the engine sinario paul?

[walkermk2]

Re: Danes mk2 escort Tarmac rally car build

the car is looking very well in the picture like the wiper

always a must to single wiper a mk2 now mate looks awsome ive started collecting single wiper kits got a few fiat uno ones that are very popular on the mk2s now and a citroen c15 one

[walkermk2]

Re: Danes mk2 escort Tarmac rally car build

a few little updates for paul c of the mods ive done on my car . rear turrett extensions for more suspention travel and chassis rail cuts to allow the axle to travel further up in the shell. also paul i had my turret extensions made by my local steel engineers i had them roll me the steel then had a top cap put on also with a 5mm pilot hole through the top ready for me to remove my top caps from my old turrets and drill the suitable size hole for the top of the bilstien. these only cost me £30 to have made im buzzing
also the car will be having a A piller rollcage addition like all the latest modern mk2's and painted anthrecite grey inside due to me disturbing the red paint

[walkermk2]

Re: Danes mk2 escort Tarmac rally car build

the picture with the gold wheels was before the mods

[monte2]

Re: Danes mk2 escort Tarmac rally car build

that looks proper now mate ,and will give you all the travel you need to travell quick ,guess my hole saw worked a treat then ,thought i could hear grinding lol
nice fabrication aswell youve made a sweet job of rolling them tops ,these mods along with the others will put the car right up there with the best mate ,
off over to ireland for a part collection next sat you up for a ride over might need a hand thats all gadge ,keep up the good work

[PaulAlex]

Re: Danes mk2 escort Tarmac rally car build

Looks mint Dane - when do you hope to have it finished?

Cheers,

Paul