rallyesport04

i think the rose jointed stick gives the syncros a hard time but 2nd hand t9's have 100k miles plus generally so its a bit of both at fault really my t9 failed on 2nd syncro not long after i fitted the rose jointed lever but the way i slammed it into 2nd into roundabouts wouldn't of helped alot

the mazda mx5 6 speed is the one with a close ratio gears the 5 speed isn't as close unsure of the rx8 ratios

a plated diff in a escort is the most fun you will have with your pants on

looks like a contour/microcell seat that's been trimmed

why not do it the other way round fit a mx5 engine or 2.0 duratec same lump with 6 speed mazda mx5 gearbox or the older 5 speed an fit it up to a escort it will fit its been done many times keeps everything looking correct from the outside and retain the chassis and floorpans etc some tunnel mods are needed live axles are robust enough for mx5 power if you upgrade the suspention it will handle too you only issue will be if you want to modernise the escort with up to date items but im sure with enough time and enthusiasm you will get past it

im with mags get a capri bulge an weld it to a mk1 bonnet

motor sport tools sell them you need short bilstein struts with short inserts not a cheap setup but they wont bottom out

its the leg I think im not certain what inserts you put in them tho I will try to find out

short strut body bilsteins rally boys use/sell them

if you want a screamer x flow if you want some grunt and smoke the tyres a pinto I preferd the pinto over the x flow

try a local car trimmer in your area they must be able to get hold of it

i aint saying screw every penny out of it i think you will find by listing it as works more people will look at it as most rally cars fitted them i never said list it for £££££ so wind you neck in

compression struts are for forest set ups tention struts are what you want for tarmac althou theres nothing wrong with a twincam anti roll bar

what a smart bus

e bay list it as escort works rally reverse lamp

might be worth a call to a rally prep company as rally boys tent to cut them out an fit larger tunnels front to back

2nd that peter is great with old skool stuff

I went on e bay typed in mini crystal headlamps cheap as chips fit with no issues

its crazy you tax the car not yourself

you must have alot of time on your hands just needs blue pearl on the white stripe

crikey

off roading at yarwell in me mates 90

also left handed drill bits they have saved my neck a few times

roll on the new shells i never brought a escort as a investment to hide away for ever i brought it as i liked them the fact there worth money was just a bonus

not certain but i think the strut tubes are smaller than capri/rs type i know the hubs are differant