xr2i

XR2s in mk2 or mk3 form rust like you wouldn't believe, pretty much everywhere can get the tin worm...to give you some idea look at this restoration from PassionFord...

http://passionford.com/forum/restor...date-boot-and-rear-window-fitted-back-in.html

However get a good one and they will hold their money, are easy to work on and tuning bits are plentiful and relatively cheap. Good basis for a cheap track car these, yes its based on a shopping trolley but all manner of parts are available. Take a look at this thing!

http://passionford.com/forum/restor...s/96301-m4drst-the-trolley-feb-24-update.html

If I was buying a Mk2/Mk3 Fiesta I'd buy on bodywork condition above all else, rust is your worst enemy, trim and mechanical repairs/uprades come relatively cheap but properly fixed a rotten shell will cost a fortune...best to start with something tidy.

Whats with the desire to convert to RWD as well? A lot of hassle involved, and I can't help but thinking it'll be a bit snappy at the limit with such a short wheelbase. Sticking FWD with a zetec turbo engine and Focus RS (mk1) gearbox (or Zetec or ZVH if you're on more of a budget), with some trick suspension and a plated LSD would be my bet for a cheapish track car....
 
Joshy said:
It seems incredibility expensive for what it looks like. I think even you'd agree with that?
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I doubt he would, since he has a very good idea what these cars cost to build and how much they sell for. It's also log booked, so ready for competition use. To the average man on the street with no knowledge of motorsport I'm sure it does seem expensive compared to a standard shopping car, but just start adding the number up and you'll find that building a car like this is far from a cheap job.

I service for a chap with a Peugeot 205, and I know for a fact there is at least 22k tied up in the engine and gearbox alone.
 
was curious about buying a cheap blown xr2i as they seem really cheap to be told by a friend they are rust buckets. he advised to go for a mk2 xr2 over a mk3. seems you all backed him up on that. bugger lol
 
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