Things I should invest in....

[SebringRS]

Right

 

The car goes away in November for the resto

 

So im tryin to complile a list of things that are worth while doing to make it 1)comfy & easy to drive and 2) a bit of an animal when it needs to be (excluding engine)

 

already on my list, (some already bought):

 

1) Line lock (bought already)

2) Powersteering

3) Exhaust cut-outs (maybe)

 

 

 

As you can see, not much there

 

So anythin you think i should add to that to make it as what i said above

 

And also add your veiws on what you think about what i already put on the list

 

 

Tom

[GT_lenny]

limited slip diff

[tim]

no need to fit pas unless fittin wide tyres

[Billy_smith]

Sod the power steering! got muscles int ya! escorts int bad to drive without it

[SebringRS]

OK minus the power steering now

[Vista]

Sorry, but I'd ditch the line lock and the exhaust cut out too.

 

If you're excluding the engine then other than the above mentioned LSD, you want to concentrate your funds on brakes and suspension. Oh and a premium set of tyres makes a world of difference. Don't spend good money on brakes and suspension and then chuck it all away again by fitting a set of budget ditch finders.

[rallyesport04]

as above to be quick it needs to handle an to stay alive stop

[Mr Sam]

power steering is for 4x4's vans and little old ladys in micras.......

[deltamal]

B & M Quickshift, quick changes and makes a nice positive "click" on changes!

[Andrade]

i beleive roller bearing strut tops (or rose jointed while you're at it) would make steering a bit lighter without need for power steering

[midlandsslabber]

some adjustable inserts and dampers would be money well spent with some good tyres . . . . . . polybushes standard!!!

mk2 rs roll tops look good and are comfier than mk1s and they dont look out of place either.

vented discs and if funds allow some four pots???

rose jointed quickshifts are wicked fun specially if you got close ratio gbox? noisy buggers tho!!

of course . . . . . . . . .drop it on its arse

[SebringRS]

Its already too low

 

But ye, all things have been noted

 

Keep em comin

[EscortHeadCase]

Dunno what spec you are running mate but as everyone has said, spend money on the basics. First thing i did when we were building mine was get a rear disc brake conversion then some 2.8i billes up front. Then you know shes gonna stop. For the go part it might just be down to you changing a diff ratio until youve got it how you want it. Maybe a biased pedal box if your that way inclined. Quick rack maybe? and dont worry about power steering without makes you feel more part of it.