My Mk2 Orion zetec turbo

My Mk2 Orion zetec turbo

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Slammedorion

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Sunday 2nd September 2018
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Slammedorion

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Monday 8th October 2018
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A pic from my last outing with the Orion for this year...
Took a run out to the Liverpool Cars & Coffee meet...




Slammedorion

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Monday 8th October 2018
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All cleaned up and sorned.
Gotta start pulling it to bits now, engine and gearbox are coming out for the cambelt and water pump change. Also gonna weigh up fitting The Mk1 Focus RS Mtx75 gearbox...
It needs doing with the recent power upgrade, especially if I decide to push for more power








Matt Hew

135 posts

75 months

Monday 8th October 2018
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That's a pretty serious onion!
My only minor criticism is that it would look more complete with a set of S2 rst arches and skirts to compliment the big wheels and tie in the sides to the front end, other than that outstanding!

Slammedorion

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Wednesday 10th October 2018
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Matt Hew said:
That's a pretty serious onion!
My only minor criticism is that it would look more complete with a set of S2 rst arches and skirts to compliment the big wheels and tie in the sides to the front end, other than that outstanding!
Cheers
I did contemplate fitting them, even purchased a full kit... just decided against it

Slammedorion

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Sunday 14th April 2019
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Dry Test fit of the Mk1 Focus RS Brembo’s
Should be a nice upgrade from the current Cossie 4x4 stuff









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Slammedorion

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Wednesday 15th May 2019
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MJ85

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173 months

Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Ahhhh, the Orion. I was brought home in one, from the hospital, as a baby. My first girlfriend’s dad had one, when we dated. I’m glad you’ve got one on the road !

Slammedorion

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Wednesday 15th May 2019
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The Mtx75 hasn’t made its way into the bay over the winter
But some work has happened...
Servicing, upgrading, cleaning, refurbing, detailing


Slammedorion

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Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Sat in the garage awaiting pulling to bits



New SGS 100l compressor purchased, nice upgrade from the Aldi 24l compressor I’ve run for 10 years



Stripping in progress





Engine and gearbox out ( just so we can change the cambelt and water pump )



While the manifold is back off I packed it up and dropped it off with Camcoat @ Warrington for Ceramic Coating



Slammedorion

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Thursday 16th May 2019
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Manifold bolted up
A few parts yet to fit...
New oil filler cap
Bracket that goes off the cradle to the starter bolts ( should help keep the gearbox in place for alittle longer )
Nos brake master cylinder










Felix79

121 posts

64 months

Thursday 16th May 2019
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Wow, your Orion is really epic dude! It's like a mini Saphire Cosworth and with that famous RS500 colour painted on your car, it just sets the whole thing off perfectly. Really enjoyed reading through your build/thread just now.

Also, considering what the car looked like when you got it and the amount of bespoke/custom parts you must have made so everything fits together, just confirms it's a next level semi-sleeper!

Cheeky question, don't suppose you have any videos of your car in action? Really curious how it sounds when you're taking part in some "spirited" driving!

Slammedorion

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Friday 17th May 2019
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Cheers...most recent are from in the rolling road last year...
Will get some fresh ones done soon

Slammedorion

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Slammedorion

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Thursday 30th May 2019
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Just the bumper to refit and it’s ready for Mot’ing...
Just in time for Classic Ford on Sunday
I’ll do all the brake upgrades after Classic Ford is out if the way...
Think I’ve got everything here for the job to go smoothly
FRS Brembo’s, duscst, pads
Stud & nut kit, 7mm wheel spacers to the calipers just clear the Borbets
10mm M12 shims to fit between adapters and hubs
Nos brake master cylinder, and some satin black to refurbish the servo
















Slammedorion

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Friday 31st May 2019
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So bumper was refitted last night











12 months Mot put on it today





Had to nip a rear wheel bearing up as it had slight movement in it...
While the wheels were off I fitted some new anti rattle springs in the rear brake callipers
Clean up time now in preparation for Classic Ford show...

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Slammedorion

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Monday 10th June 2019
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A few from Classic Ford...
I didn’t take any myself






Slammedorion

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Tuesday 4th May 2021
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Nearly time to bring it back off sorn for a few shows fingers crossed ????????



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Slammedorion

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Tuesday 4th May 2021
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