RE: All-new Mk2 Ford Escort in development
Discussion
GVK said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGko6uK-Fik
Jonny SmIth tries out the MST mk2
That gearbox? resonance would get on my tits though!
Really enjoyed that but I have a question, respect it is built from a new shell but how are they able to register as a new car when it does not meet current requirements etc.Jonny SmIth tries out the MST mk2
That gearbox? resonance would get on my tits though!
waynecyclist said:
Really enjoyed that but I have a question, respect it is built from a new shell but how are they able to register as a new car when it does not meet current requirements etc.
That was my first thought and it obviously wasn’t explained in the video, if you can register a Caterham as a new car, then this should prove no more problematic.It has a very high percentage of new parts and has been built to the kit-car regulations needing an IVA test (what used to be SVA test)
Some more details here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5RobgafBtU&t=...
Some more details here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5RobgafBtU&t=...
Edited by GVK on Monday 22 February 08:21
leakymanifold said:
Honest question: Can someone explain to me why an ancient ford chassis is so desirable?
By any metric - it isn't.I love them and had a few when they were £3-5k and at the time 328i etc were 10k+
They were cheap, lightweight, RWD fun but in no way are they worth £60k - old men trying to relive their youth
KTMsm said:
leakymanifold said:
Honest question: Can someone explain to me why an ancient ford chassis is so desirable?
By any metric - it isn't.I love them and had a few when they were £3-5k and at the time 328i etc were 10k+
They were cheap, lightweight, RWD fun but in no way are they worth £60k - old men trying to relive their youth
Gary C said:
KTMsm said:
leakymanifold said:
Honest question: Can someone explain to me why an ancient ford chassis is so desirable?
By any metric - it isn't.I love them and had a few when they were £3-5k and at the time 328i etc were 10k+
They were cheap, lightweight, RWD fun but in no way are they worth £60k - old men trying to relive their youth
dhutch said:
leakymanifold said:
Honest question: Can someone explain to me why an ancient ford chassis is so desirable?
A) It looks super cool B) It is relatively small and light
C) Its rear wheel drive
D) Huge aftermarket support
Other than the price, what's not to like?
Daniel (aged 33)
KTMsm said:
Gary C said:
KTMsm said:
leakymanifold said:
Honest question: Can someone explain to me why an ancient ford chassis is so desirable?
By any metric - it isn't.I love them and had a few when they were £3-5k and at the time 328i etc were 10k+
They were cheap, lightweight, RWD fun but in no way are they worth £60k - old men trying to relive their youth
Yep they don't exactly match the cars they were talking about as 'Escorts'.
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