massivewangers Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Cage looks good, though I'd add some triangulation from the rear strut tops to the base of the main hoop myself. With regards to the MOT, my understanding is that there is no specific noise limit for a road car, there isn't a set number, it's just what ever is considered to be excessive. Anyway, it's illegal to run with ALS turned on on the road, so that will help a bit, as it won't be popping flames quite so much or banging like a machine gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 What's your estimated final project cost Mike? proberly enough to buy a small island lol That's not actually as ridiculous as you may think.. ==> www.privateislandsonline.com I considered one in Canada once!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNITERIDER Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 was a nice one in kenya for 100k would love to see a list of parts with prices and a total tho rememeber mike saying something about 30k but must have mixed that up with something else...i hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I'd expect it to be over £30k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 over 30k fcuk me! Is it being developed to handle well so it can outhandle subarus on track? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) The fabrication work for the conversion was just shy of £12k, the engine was £8k, but will have to spend a bit more on that for the desired spec (it cost around double that to build, got all receipts). When the cage is finished there won't be much change out of £3k. The arches weren't cheap, neither was the work to get them fitted and the bumpers etc modified to suit. The gearbox, diffs, prop, suspension and braking components etc will all be sourced from a close to 0 mileage as possible STi 10, Gearbox, DCCD and Prop will probably cost £3k, then there's the rest. Wheels and tyres will be costing a packet, they won't be anything run of the mill, few grand on suspension, probably £5k worth of brakes. Carbon bonnet will be a one-off mould as it needs a serious buldge and venting, estimated cost at the moment is £3.5k, carbon diffuser, carbon tailgate, carbon roof, carbon front splitter..... then there's the fuel cell etc, digital dash, gauges and other instruments, polycarb windows, heated screen, electric power steering, decent pedal box assembly, nitrous, the list goes on, there's loads more... The paintwork will be looked after by a seriously good bodyshop I've discovered, and will cost a pretty penny. I really wouldn't like to estimate a cost, but lets just say £30k doesn't even get close... When it's done, or getting close to completion I'll happily break down a spec list. Edited June 17, 2009 by Mike C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 ELX Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 money well spent i say mate will be one of the best escorts if not the best escort ever built IMO anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fekyo Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 A fair bit of change then, but like ^ says probably be the best escort *ever*, although I would like to hear more about this 5.7 V8 Twin-Turbo Mk5b...got a link anyone? btw Mike cage looks immense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_aaron Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 will you marry me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvez Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Your crazy Mike! 1-0-0-% NUTS!! I got a ticket once for my Supra being to loud. Got police escorted to a local barry spot and the officer told me to hold it at 5rmp ... as this is what im going to be doing constently ........ asked him whats the limit and he said he didnt know ... Got a £30 fine though for being 107db on boost. 97db with an exhuast bung. I never paid it as promised and told them to take me to court but nothing every came off it Turbo'd cars are quiter because they loose alot of noise through the turbo. When my escort got turbo'd it was almost silent. There is no big trick to flames =/ Just need no cat, a bit of heel & toe, and a hot exhuast. Supra used to do it constently but never the big yellow flames that lick the rear screen aka spark plug injected just a short burst of blue flame Think I would of raither had a Ferrari 360 for the money you are going to spend on this but then you Ford nuts never make sense to me Good luck with it all and I hope your not left feeling like Me, Lee and the other big tuned Escorts out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee R Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I hope your not left feeling like Me, Lee and the other big tuned Escorts out there Looking at the car, i don't think he will be I'd also have some sort of supercar instead to be fair, but this is gonna be legendry, if not a bit of a waste of money (imho of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 I won't be disappointed, trust me! It's a very personal car, built to my own very personal spec to suit me. I like the process of the build, and watching it develop. That said, I would like to be able to press the fast forward button for a few months, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoo2000 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I won't be disappointed, trust me! It's a very personal car, built to my own very personal spec to suit me. I like the process of the build, and watching it develop. That said, I would like to be able to press the fast forward button for a few months, lol! I know just how that feels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean-o Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I won't be disappointed, trust me! It's a very personal car, built to my own very personal spec to suit me. I like the process of the build, and watching it develop. That said, I would like to be able to press the fast forward button for a few months, lol! I know just how that feels Surely you both mean years rather than months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 The cage is done now and ready for collection, the final damage was £2305.75, which was a good £500 less than I expected, so pretty chuffed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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