Rally Pack 2000 Posted February 16, 2020 Author Report Posted February 16, 2020 The final Episode number 17 hasnt come out yet but it will happen apparently There are just a few scheduling conflicts till they can get the very last episode of this build done. 1
Rally Pack 2000 Posted February 16, 2020 Author Report Posted February 16, 2020 A walk around the Retropower workshop showing other projects including a Cosworth Mk1 Cortina and a quick check of the Murray Escort after some road testing.
khanlad Posted February 16, 2020 Report Posted February 16, 2020 Its just the most amazing place, everywhere you look its just oooo, last i was there they had the sunny, thats something else, looks like a baby GTR, plus a gorgeous chevette thats now done and about, the 2dr jag with an ls motor, a lancia or alfa spider thing with a millington, the murray escort was still in fabrication. 2
Rally Pack 2000 Posted March 10, 2020 Author Report Posted March 10, 2020 The Retropower Cortina to keep you going till the last episode of the Gordon Murray Escort is finished. 1
Rally Pack 2000 Posted October 10, 2022 Author Report Posted October 10, 2022 10 hours ago, DT36 said: Finally a finish to the series. Dont like the vents and the steering column is strangely long 1
katana Posted October 10, 2022 Report Posted October 10, 2022 I sort of recognised the building externally but didn't realise his company occupied it, then out on the road it was confirmed - I know the area, fun roads but Plod patrols stop any real fun! I can't imagine what it cost but got to be going towards 6 figures and spending that sort of money you better be sure the car fits the driver, not that the driver has to fit into the car!
Rally Pack 2000 Posted October 10, 2022 Author Report Posted October 10, 2022 I sounded a bit snarky in my last comment I just realised. Its is a beautiful car though. Given he wanted a Twincam and he already had several other Twincam engine cars in his garage it wouldn't have been too qwerky for him to have handle another. He must be a very tall man give how far back they have him with that long column. In turn the bent gear lever looks a bit odd too. For a restomod though its as good as you will ever see. 1
Nursebetty Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 Love how they have done this, exactly how i would want my car done. I do dream of a duratec inplace of the pinto one day but the money isnt there.
BIG G Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 Not quite getting the independant rear suspension as its just not an escort anymore to drive?
katana Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 3 hours ago, BIG G said: Not quite getting the independent rear suspension as its just not an escort anymore to drive? No, it isn't - its an evolution of what the Escort could have become had Ford not gone FWD (which pretty much did for them in Rallying until the later Escorts got totally re-engineered into the Cosworth 4WD variants!) Oh and seeing as Gordon Murray has been / is one of the industries cleverest thinkers in regards to chassis and suspension design, why not take the challenge of improving the underpinnings. And another thing . . . . . . . . its not your car! 😁
BIG G Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 2 hours ago, katana said: No, it isn't - its an evolution of what the Escort could have become had Ford not gone FWD (which pretty much did for them in Rallying until the later Escorts got totally re-engineered into the Cosworth 4WD variants!) Oh and seeing as Gordon Murray has been / is one of the industries cleverest thinkers in regards to chassis and suspension design, why not take the challenge of improving the underpinnings. And another thing . . . . . . . . its not your car! 😁 He could paint it pink and have a shark fin on the roof for all I care but wishbone rear suspenion is just to far removed from its underpinnings and the drive, as for being one of the cleverest thinkers well i don't doubt that but just not my idea of a ford rwd escort and I bet it drives like shit up the lanes. And as for not being my car.........what do you mean?
meXEco Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 By 'not your car' he means he can do what he likes as it's his car. And if you've got the money & are a bit savvy then why not do what he did-escorts have been done to death to be honest-nice to see something a little bit leftfield i reckon-especially if you have a garage full of 'standard' fare motors.
BIG G Posted October 14, 2022 Report Posted October 14, 2022 16 hours ago, meXEco said: By 'not your car' he means he can do what he likes as it's his car. And if you've got the money & are a bit savvy then why not do what he did-escorts have been done to death to be honest-nice to see something a little bit leftfield i reckon-especially if you have a garage full of 'standard' fare motors. I did'nt say he could'nt do it and I dont really care that he has to be honest, but over the years I've seen this tried a few times and it takes a car that is easy to read and gives it twitchy horrible snap oversteer because of the short wheel base a bit like a E30. As for escorts being done to death I agree but thats why we love um and thats why I've had one in my garage for 31 years i suppose 1
meXEco Posted October 14, 2022 Report Posted October 14, 2022 1 hour ago, BIG G said: I did'nt say he could'nt do it and I dont really care that he has to be honest, but over the years I've seen this tried a few times and it takes a car that is easy to read and gives it twitchy horrible snap oversteer because of the short wheel base a bit like a E30. As for escorts being done to death I agree but thats why we love um and thats why I've had one in my garage for 31 years i suppose Well if it doesn't work he's made a very expensive mistake lol-although it looks like he can afford to. 1
Rally Pack 2000 Posted October 14, 2022 Author Report Posted October 14, 2022 20 hours ago, meXEco said: By 'not your car' he means he can do what he likes as it's his car. And if you've got the money & are a bit savvy then why not do what he did-escorts have been done to death to be honest-nice to see something a little bit leftfield i reckon-especially if you have a garage full of 'standard' fare motors. 3 hours ago, BIG G said: I did'nt say he could'nt do it and I dont really care that he has to be honest, but over the years I've seen this tried a few times and it takes a car that is easy to read and gives it twitchy horrible snap oversteer because of the short wheel base a bit like a E30. As for escorts being done to death I agree but thats why we love um and thats why I've had one in my garage for 31 years i suppose While he maintains it was a collaborative effort and it was to a certain extent, having seen the entire series I felt more of the decision process was what Retropower wanted to do to showcase their abilities and they convinced Gordon Murray to accept the direction they wanted to go. Only small tokenistic wants were included like the rear vents but by an large this was the car Retropower wanted to build not the one Gordon Murray originally envisaged. The hype and video log off it struck me as a promotional showcase series and getting associated with a big name in Motorsport were the main factors at play here. Leaving it as a traditional beam axle that Gordon actually wanted was not conducive to that as it wouldnt be able to highlight their fabrication and engineering skills to their full extent.
DT36 Posted October 14, 2022 Report Posted October 14, 2022 I might be mistaken, but wasn't this the rear end set-up that Colin McRae used on his red MK2.
katana Posted October 14, 2022 Report Posted October 14, 2022 1 hour ago, DT36 said: I might be mistaken, but wasn't this the rear end set-up that Colin McRae used on his red MK2. What this one you mean? . . . . . Escort Mk2 - Colin McRae's Toy.pdf
DT36 Posted October 14, 2022 Report Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, katana said: What this one you mean? . . . . . Escort Mk2 - Colin McRae's Toy.pdf 1.7 MB · 2 downloads Yes, I think that's the one. 👍 Edited October 14, 2022 by DT36 Shit splling
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