thrashermax Posted January 18, 2014 Report Posted January 18, 2014 Original by Ed China... Modified by Team Ashton 130BHP
thrashermax Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Posted January 18, 2014 Rossmk2, you've got good taste...
thrashermax Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Posted January 18, 2014 It's a bit of a stupid poll really, why would anyone chose the standard over the 1700 on twin 45s...
RossMK2 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Posted January 18, 2014 haha yours is the older brother of mine really 1
rallyesport04 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Posted January 18, 2014 It's a bit of a stupid poll really, why would anyone chose the standard over the 1700 on twin 45s... 1700 all the way but if the car was for concours then the 1700 monster would have to go its nice to see mint original cars i couldnt be arsed to look after one tho must be hard work polishing it all the time 1
Escort Mk1 4 Door Posted January 18, 2014 Report Posted January 18, 2014 see not im torn 1700 xflow or 2.0 pinto might need a price off ashton for a price for both if i send them a engine
LUKE261 Posted January 19, 2014 Report Posted January 19, 2014 Gotta be customised ashton mobile all the way, escort mk1 4 door u should phone them mate get a price u wont look back, ive got an ashton 2.1 pinto on 48's and it runs 12 sec 1/4 miles!
Escort Mk1 4 Door Posted January 19, 2014 Report Posted January 19, 2014 i only want it for a weekend driver lol i got my p100 for every day but thinking about it i mighgt get them to tune the pinto in that up some more
BigBubba Posted January 20, 2014 Report Posted January 20, 2014 Very personal thing, classic car ownership. Some are purists who weep at the mere idea of straying from anything original, but for me, the term "original" means being unique, the first, to be inventive. I love classic Fords for the style, and the feel, the nostalgia of it all. I hate the poor performance however, and I have heavily modified all of my past Fords, and will continue to do so. My current RS has been modified in such a way to provoke opinion, many hate what i've done, while others applaud. That's the beauty of the Old Ford scene, it's constantly evolving. Don't get me wrong, I love admiring the standard "concours" cars, and gaze in awe of the commitment and labour involved in maintaining them, but for me it's all about the visceral experience. You just can't beat the whine of a straight cut 'box, the pop and spit of fuel stand off on a set of sidedraughts, the chirp of a compressor wheel as the boost slams against it. These are the things that keep the blood coursing through my veins, and the hair on my arm standing up. A beautifully restored, standard car may well be pretty, but sadly doesn't set the pulse racing. 7
deltamal Posted January 20, 2014 Report Posted January 20, 2014 Very personal thing, classic car ownership. Some are purists who weep at the mere idea of straying from anything original, but for me, the term "original" means being unique, the first, to be inventive. I love classic Fords for the style, and the feel, the nostalgia of it all. I hate the poor performance however, and I have heavily modified all of my past Fords, and will continue to do so. My current RS has been modified in such a way to provoke opinion, many hate what i've done, while others applaud. That's the beauty of the Old Ford scene, it's constantly evolving. Don't get me wrong, I love admiring the standard "concours" cars, and gaze in awe of the commitment and labour involved in maintaining them, but for me it's all about the visceral experience. You just can't beat the whine of a straight cut 'box, the pop and spit of fuel stand off on a set of sidedraughts, the chirp of a compressor wheel as the boost slams against it. These are the things that keep the blood coursing through my veins, and the hair on my arm standing up. A beautifully restored, standard car may well be pretty, but sadly doesn't set the pulse racing. That's my thoughts as well, I'm on my 6th engine change in the Cortina, I enjoy the planning, sourcing the parts, detailing and the different way it drives afterwards, enjoying the V6 experience at the moment! 1
BigBubba Posted January 21, 2014 Report Posted January 21, 2014 That's what it's all about in my eyes. It wasn't that long ago that the thought of putting a Vauxhall engine in a Ford was a crime punishable by hanging! Now look at it! Some of the most successful Rally and drift classic Fords have been XE powered. Lately the most popular choice for competition is the Duratec, an engine designed by Mazda!!! Long live individuality, and keep pushing the boundaries!!!!!!!!
sidpf1972 Posted January 21, 2014 Report Posted January 21, 2014 each too their own that's what I say.unless you have a lotus powered car ie Cortina,/escort ,then what ever floats your boat
welshmike Posted January 22, 2014 Report Posted January 22, 2014 Very personal thing, classic car ownership. Some are purists who weep at the mere idea of straying from anything original, but for me, the term "original" means being unique, the first, to be inventive. I love classic Fords for the style, and the feel, the nostalgia of it all. I hate the poor performance however, and I have heavily modified all of my past Fords, and will continue to do so. My current RS has been modified in such a way to provoke opinion, many hate what i've done, while others applaud. That's the beauty of the Old Ford scene, it's constantly evolving. Don't get me wrong, I love admiring the standard "concours" cars, and gaze in awe of the commitment and labour involved in maintaining them, but for me it's all about the visceral experience. You just can't beat the whine of a straight cut 'box, the pop and spit of fuel stand off on a set of sidedraughts, the chirp of a compressor wheel as the boost slams against it. These are the things that keep the blood coursing through my veins, and the hair on my arm standing up. A beautifully restored, standard car may well be pretty, but sadly doesn't set the pulse racing. Never heard it put so perfectly, feel like i need that little speech framed on my garage wall!
FlyingYeti Posted January 22, 2014 Report Posted January 22, 2014 Never heard it put so perfectly, feel like i need that little speech framed on my garage wall! Amen to that, Il take a copy for my garage wall too
BigBubba Posted January 22, 2014 Report Posted January 22, 2014 Haha! Should have became a journalist!!!!! Appreciate the comments guys!
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