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GeoffR
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 Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 11:01 pm Post subject: Escort BDAs |
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Must admit that my favourite rally car of all time is the legendary Escort BDA.
This clip (from Ireland I believe) takes it to a whole new level though:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qGkgX-zsYQ&feature=channel
Changing gears in an Escort without taking your hand off the steering wheel? And I love the way the gear display changes to red when it's time to change up!
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GeoffR
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| Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 11:20 pm Post subject: |
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| For some reason I couldn't edit the previous post, meant to say the clip is a bit long. Also, do a youtube search for Declan Boyle, some brilliant in car stuff!! |
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David A
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Sensational Geoff!!
Does the co-driver sound a little nervous?
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GeoffR
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | Does the co-driver sound a little nervous? |
No, just Oirish! Half way through one stage he asks the driver 'Are you listenin' to me now?' Classic.
Would seriously kill for the car though! |
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makattkd
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Hi Geoff and others, I believe the engine in this (and many other British/Irish rally cars) is actually an all alloy Millington Diamond 2.5 litre 4 cylinder. they make about 320hp!!!!
The gearbox is a Tractive 6 speed sequential and display.
very cool car everyone should have one! |
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GeoffR
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| Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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Oh dear, Ireland seems to have an abundance of Mk 2 Escorts with crazy drivers & unique co-drivers still running around in rallies (and often beating modern 4wd's). A few more names that come up - Phil Collins (not the singer), Samuel Kelso, Eugene Ferry, Daniel McKenna plus a host of others.
This is my favourite clip though:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4quNnCojoVY |
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Pug505GR
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| Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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It looks like I have a new role model  |
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