jr
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[QUOTE=Richie.;2966938]Time for a new project folks.
After having to do a lot of welding when we built B9KOS back up i decided i wanted to build something a bit newer.
First choice was obviously a Focus but with so many conversions already complete and a fair few on the go
i decided it would be good to do something different. Mk6 Fiesta, Focus estate and even a Cougar were
considered before i decided on a Ka  D: D:
The project has three main components:
1. One Ford Ka shell :?
2. One Cosworth YB :eek:
3. Someone to do the fabrication work 
The problem off getting a suitable base vehicle was solved when i contacted MAD-EVO4 about his ex-track Ka that
he had started to break for spares to start a new project himself.
http://www.adrenaline-race.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=255&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=
The plan is based on a completion date of July 2008 hopefully to allow it to 'debut' at either Ford Fair or National Day.
To start with we need to strip all the present running gear and remaining interior out and then transport the bare shell
to Adrenaline Race and Performance to let Danny do the required fab work to enable it to be rwd and YB powered.
Spec
Engine: Standard YB with T34 0.63, L8 with coilpacks, Swedish style plenum and a set of 55lb Siemens injectors.
Gearbox: T5 then hopefully a sequential Mullet rwd
Front Suspension: Adjustable TCAs, Compression struts etc
Rear Suspension: WRC cradle/lateral links set up to enable the rear track to be made to fit the 'Ford Racing' arches.
Brakes: Floor mounted pedal box, APs and vertical hydraulic handbrake.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Richie.;4032111]Recieved some better pics from Danny today. I'm soooooooooooo happyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy :ban-split: :ban-split: :ban-split:
Engine bay overview
Bulkhead close up
Tunnel inc cool gearstick hole
Front end showing subframe for mounting steering rack
Rear end with cradle fitted
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[QUOTE=Richie.;4097111]Central Day 2009 Update :grin:
After speaking to Neil @ Fastford and with Adrenaline being only 6 miles away, it was decided to display the Ka at Santa Pod to show people where the project was and let them see it up close.
So as usual the alarm clock went off at 0330 A quick 40 mile drive in the trusty vectra to meet my mate at Exeter and then we continued on in his [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Thurlby 888 Astra CDTi. Awesome car when in Sport mode with over 200bhp http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/vauxhall-mig-news/255400-thurlby-888-astra-cdti-200bhp.html[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=black]Got to Adrenaline about 0730 and loaded the Ka onto the trailer. Due to being let down by the rose joint supplier Danny was unable to get the rear end finished in time :wall: :wall:[/COLOR]
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Arrived at Santa Pod about 0830 and off loaded car at Fastford stand. Placed it next to new Focus RS.
On Fastford stand
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Danny and the boys have done a lot more work since the last update :clap: :clap: :clap: but there’s still more to do :sad:
False floor with pedal box
Rear diff carrier
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Safety Cage progressing well and tied into diff carrier mountings and strut tops
AiM dash display mounted in the MK6 Fiesta dash which fitted with very little hassle.
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Front view
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How about 18’ MOs D: D:
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Had a good day and met up with the usual crowd and loads of new peeps. :top: :top:
Cheers to Neil and Dan for having an unfinished project on the stand :king: :king: :king:
Thanks to everyone who said hello. :top: :top:
I even enjoyed the drag action and was good to see Wenny, Paul R and AJC running. Pity Wenny couldn’t squeeze into the 10s :sad: :sad:
Left Danny’s about 1800 after dropping Ka back,and finally got home about 2245 :shocked:
My quote of the day came from the Ford employee who drove the Focus RS there when i asked him about the Ka arches as they are only held on with plastic clips :? :?
Richie: Do you know what speed these arches have been tested to ?
Ford bloke: How fast do you want to go ?
Richie: Look in the front
Ford bloke: Fuckin hell !!! (Shaking his head)
:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:[/QUOTE]
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broster
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Registered: 6th Dec 02
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nice work on this! be nice to see this car finished with a proper engine
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flybikeslee
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bosssssss
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jr
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quote:
Originally posted by broster
nice work on this! be nice to see this car finished with a proper engine
yeah i liked it when lawrie had it, now with the added sose of dannys work and the am team, well its going to be :1
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Ste L
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Registered: 3rd Jul 06
Location: Manchester Drives: 106 16v Rallye
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full thread : http://passionford.com/forum/restorations-rebuilds-and-projects/215761-cosworth-ka-central-day-update-20-04-09-a.html
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broster
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quote:
Originally posted by jr
quote:
Originally posted by broster
nice work on this! be nice to see this car finished with a proper engine
yeah i liked it when lawrie had it, now with the added sose of dannys work and the am team, well its going to be :1
was always special to see a 1.3 beating some more powerful stuff on track
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Phil W
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Registered: 1st Jul 05
Location: Shropshire Drives : Focus ST
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Looks like a nice project, has anyone got picstures of that blue Ka that was on Cossie wheels? I think it was powered by an ERST lump.
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Ste L
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Registered: 3rd Jul 06
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is it wrong that i want a KA after seeing this pic
look's mint on them rims
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broster
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quote:
Originally posted by Phil W
Looks like a nice project, has anyone got picstures of that blue Ka that was on Cossie wheels? I think it was powered by an ERST lump.
P2KKA? or the one that ended up in millions of bits in the central reservation somewhere?
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Dav
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Registered: 23rd Jul 02
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quote:
Originally posted by broster
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Originally posted by Phil W
Looks like a nice project, has anyone got picstures of that blue Ka that was on Cossie wheels? I think it was powered by an ERST lump.
P2KKA? or the one that ended up in millions of bits in the central reservation somewhere?
Unless I'm mistaken, there was a nicer one than P2KKA (imo) without the Morettes and other bits. I remember seeing photos of it being built in some guys back garden! It was light blue and had retrimmed ERST seats and steering wheel etc.
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DaveyLC
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Registered: 8th Oct 08
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AWESOME fabrication!
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Phil W
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Registered: 1st Jul 05
Location: Shropshire Drives : Focus ST
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Found it 
[Edited on 27-04-2009 by Phil W]
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spikedjack
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There was a black one local that had an ERST lump, fairly nippy tbh but spent more time in bits than on the road 
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
Location: West Sussex Drives: E46 M3
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 What a project! I like! KA's can actually look kind of cool if done right - good sleeper with the right engine too!
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