Gordon Murray's MK1 Escort
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Lots of catching up to do for anyone who hasn't seen this - Ep 11 has just come out - shell painted and a visit to Nitron 
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Excellent - I need a new series to watch!
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I've been subbed to the channel for ages but I've not got round to watching it yet.
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get out.
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Why not?

I even has a t-shirts and a zippers.

edit: I am not going to view all the Gordon Murray stuff as it isn't a Mk2. Like it should be. What powerplant/box is he going for?
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You’re not going to go all Alien on this are you? 

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Watch it....Im not telling you anything...definitely not telling you that they are fitting a bespoke cosworth unit or that they have custom designed the rear subframes to replace the live axle with independent wishbones and Nitron springs & Dampers like wot my elise has. No you'll just have to watch it.
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Just watched the first episode - brilliant - thanks for bringing it to my attention. Whenever I see a Mk1 Escort these days I go all nostalgic, and I've never even owned one!
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At which point is a Mk1 Escort not a Mk1 Escort?scotta wrote: Tue Oct 30, 2018 2:52 pmWatch it....Im not telling you anything...definitely not telling you that they are fitting a bespoke cosworth unit or that they have custom designed the rear subframes to replace the live axle with independent wishbones and Nitron springs & Dampers like wot my elise has. No you'll just have to watch it.
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when it’s black?NotoriousREV wrote: Tue Oct 30, 2018 3:42 pmAt which point is a Mk1 Escort not a Mk1 Escort?scotta wrote: Tue Oct 30, 2018 2:52 pmWatch it....Im not telling you anything...definitely not telling you that they are fitting a bespoke cosworth unit or that they have custom designed the rear subframes to replace the live axle with independent wishbones and Nitron springs & Dampers like wot my elise has. No you'll just have to watch it.mik wrote: Tue Oct 30, 2018 2:01 pm
Why not?![]()
I even has a t-shirts and a zippers.
edit: I am not going to view all the Gordon Murray stuff as it isn't a Mk2. Like it should be. What powerplant/box is he going for?
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When you fit an Audi V8 lump in it.NotoriousREV wrote: Tue Oct 30, 2018 3:42 pmAt which point is a Mk1 Escort not a Mk1 Escort?scotta wrote: Tue Oct 30, 2018 2:52 pmWatch it....Im not telling you anything...definitely not telling you that they are fitting a bespoke cosworth unit or that they have custom designed the rear subframes to replace the live axle with independent wishbones and Nitron springs & Dampers like wot my elise has. No you'll just have to watch it.mik wrote: Tue Oct 30, 2018 2:01 pm
Why not?![]()
I even has a t-shirts and a zippers.
edit: I am not going to view all the Gordon Murray stuff as it isn't a Mk2. Like it should be. What powerplant/box is he going for?
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Watched the first 8 episodes last night. Great stuff by some talented guys. Looks like it'll be cracking when finished. Might watch more tonight when I get back from having a few beers in McEdinburgh.
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I've now watched all the episodes over two days.
Another great series, although I'd love to see a video on every car in their workshop!
They need a bit of work on their sound levels though, a lot of time is turned the volume up to hear the talking bits only to be nearly deafened by the instrumental bits a few seconds later
Another great series, although I'd love to see a video on every car in their workshop!
They need a bit of work on their sound levels though, a lot of time is turned the volume up to hear the talking bits only to be nearly deafened by the instrumental bits a few seconds later

Cheers, Harry