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How much were the stickers? Mine have been replaced at some point but they put them in the wrong place and it's really bugging me!

And a few of my previous Ford buckets from over the years. As you can tell, I like some of the slightly less popular stuff... Orion 1600E. Yes, those door cappings are REAL wood: RS Stylee Orion: Orion Equipe: 2.0 Zetec-powered Escort Mexico: RS2000: ST220:

I can have a go at this too. These are the Fords that I currently own... First off is this MIGHTY 1.4 Ford Escort Equipe (no it's not an Orion, they changed the naming convention in 1993). Was in the same family all it's life and has done about 70k. I had one of these as my first car and had to...

I shouldn't be allowed to look at this thread, I want one!

I have a major itch for a ph.1 - love it

I shall consider giving them a go. Not the cheapest things ever mind. Need to do something though, I think my engine wants out of my car lol.

Most. Anal. Thread. Ever. I'm not a huge fan of these, but I like what you've done to it. Where did the lego brick cover come from? It's cool!

Yes I am certain that you are right there! The Ford head is ok, but they had to keep standard valve sizes, just like the modern R3s do. A friend was running one on throttle bodies with big valves and a lairy exhaust and that was only 240bhp. Motorsport always does attract a few optimistic claims...

A pleasure. Nice to read about a proper build with some interesting and different things going on, so I can just about forgive a bit of b****cks! Will be really interesting to see what it makes. I've got a MK5 Escort RS2000 rally car and I'd be really interested to build a forged piston engine...

Mine is a daily so I am a bit reluctant to put stiffer mounts in. However, in a few months, I would like to retire it from daily use and keep it just for fun, meaning stiffer mounts would suit it well. Damned if I do, damned if I don't!

Just read through this whole thing, very interesting. I'm a really rally buff, so this engine is right up my street. Seen a couple of R3 Clios out on events, they sound fantastic and seem to go really well. Was really hoping to see what the engine had done, but looks like I will have to remain...

I could well be interested in this, but need to do my engine mounts first!

Drove one at the Nurburgring earlier this year. The box is awful. Slow and changes up just when you don't want it too. The box in my friend's eight year old Passat is miles better. It drives "ok" but it doesn't have the "alive" feeling of the older models. The styling is also a bit clumsy on the...

Oh my bad, thought it was a Cup. Pov spec saves weight lol. Looked nice anyway!

At the McDonalds near Springfield at around 12:30 today. Reg was M888 ***, had Recaro seats. Made mine look a bit of a shed!

If it's a daily, I wouldn't do anything that is going to reduce refinement, as it will quickly become annoying. I use my Cup daily and it is hardly a world of refinement as it is. Just make sure it has good tyres, good brakes and that everything is in good condition and enjoy it for what it is...

This car makes me want a Ph.1. Badly.

That old skool looking yellow/blue of the top one actually works surprisingly well!

Second one is coming up as private for me :(

Yeah I know all about what you mean there, I spent plenty of time filling in a few gaps in my Escort like that! I can't claim it looks pretty though... Has it had any seam welding or anything done? Can anything be cut out? I was amazed at the stuff I managed to get rid of from my car. But...