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Mistron
57 posts
35 months
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pontiacjohn
3 posts
19 months
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Hi,Just to confirm steering rack is mk 1 Escort "twin cam"
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Mistron
57 posts
35 months
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is the twin cam rack a quicker ratio, but with the same overall dimensions? or is it a completely different component? there seem to be plenty quick rack options available through the usual fast-Ford specialists
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Kghaas
Original Poster
93 posts
20 months
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Thanks guys for confirming the steering rack.
I have ordered the Escort MK1 2.4 quick ratio. Haven received it yet but i think it will work out. I will confirm when I receive it.
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pontiacjohn
3 posts
19 months
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twin cam rack had the long pinion shaft
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Kghaas
Original Poster
93 posts
20 months
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I have now fited the Escort 2.4 Rack. It is a direct replacement apart from the fact that the rods from the steering rack is 14mm instead of the original 12mm. Since the long shaft was not available, i just cut the one I had and attched with a multi angle joint. The car has also got some new wings. I actually sorced a set of new Caterham wings and stays here in Norway. With some small modification they fit, but I am not sure if they look right. i might fabricate som stays at a later stage. Some pics: New and old rack  Original caterham stays fitted.  Caterham wings. Looks a bit high?  As it is today. Will try to start it in a few days 
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dirtbiker
221 posts
35 months
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Good effort - looks like you're making rapid progress! You could always try the lowered wing brackets from Seven Speed: http://www.sevenspeed.co.uk/cycle-wings.htmlOr I guess it wouldn't be hard to fabricate something similar. It does look good with the cycle wings though.
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Kghaas
Original Poster
93 posts
20 months
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Car is now back on its wheels and a working LHD Lotus  Steering is a bit stiff due to the new rack.  No more work will be done in a week or two,since I have to overhaul the brakes on the Porsche 944 turbo. At the last trackday I lost my brakes at 186Kph(according to my driftbox) so I will do a through job... Car in action..  In the mean time why don't YOU post some pics here with some nice Lotus Seven S4. I am particular interested in cars with modifications or nice paint schemes. I have found these two which I also would like to have some more info/pics if you have  
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mickrick
2,472 posts
42 months
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Nice work! The top picture, Google "Black Brick" 
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Megaflow
3,345 posts
94 months
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Nice project. Makes a change seeing an S4 getting some TLC
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dirtbiker
221 posts
35 months
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I like the CSR arches on the yellow car you've posted - might be worth considering for yours.
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Kghaas
Original Poster
93 posts
20 months
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I too realy like the CRS wings. They fit perfectly with the square forms of the S4. unfortunately I already sourced the regular round ones. I guess I have to stick to them for now.
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Comadis
1,600 posts
92 months
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cycle wings on an S4---->how somebody can agree that it looks "nice": It does not match with the general design of the car, especially the rear, takes away completely the "classic" appearance of the car...designwise its a NO-Go!!!! and my personal opinion: UGLY!!! 
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angusfaldo
2,629 posts
143 months
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Comadis said: cycle wings on an S4---->how somebody can agree that it looks "nice": It does not match with the general design of the car, especially the rear, takes away completely the "classic" appearance of the car...designwise its a NO-Go!!!! and my personal opinion: UGLY!!! I like it! No need to constrain yourself with preconceptions about "classic" appearance. Would love to see on in the flesh, so to speak.
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CanAm
1,176 posts
141 months
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mickrick said: Nice work! The top picture, Google "Black Brick" But this car seems to be an American S4 rather than one of the UK Black Bricks.
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S47
785 posts
49 months
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Yellow car with the CSR type cycle wings has a 2 litre duratec [notice exhaust exiting on driver's side] engine and was featured in my Series4 - 7 thread posting, check it out for the details.
Mal
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Kghaas
Original Poster
93 posts
20 months
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I like cycle wings, so thats why I put them on. My car, my rules No more info on the black racer? It is not the Black Brick...
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Bahnstormer
772 posts
115 months
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Kghaas
Original Poster
93 posts
20 months
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Did an MOT on the car to get a list of all the areas I have to deal with this winter. It last had an valid MOT in 2003 so I expected there to be some faults but it wasen too bad: -Steering wheel loose (someone had forgotten to put on the steernig wheel nut....I wonder who that could be...) - No lights working (A short the day before which I didnt have time to fix) -Rear brakes uneaven. Thats it. I guess i should be able to handle that. Also played arround to see how the car would look like in differnet colours. Here is an sample. This one killed the lights:  7" and 5" lamps  Mabye something like this? Anyone spot the difference... 
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Kghaas
Original Poster
93 posts
20 months
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Just need some new brakes on the rear to pass the MOT now.
Can someone please tell me exactly what brakes I should order. My local supplier need to know what Ford it is....
I need both the drums and the shoes
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