Doctor Derek Doctors
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| posted on 14/11/10 at 08:29 PM |
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A few questions...
I thought I'd just amalgamate a number of questions into one thread to save wasting space. Help much appreciated.
1) Has anyone dealt with GTS Tuning? Good/Bad/Indifferent? (http://www.ekmpowershop9.com/ekmps/shops/gtstuning/)
2) Has anyone dealt with Rally Design? As above (http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/index.php?cPath=900)
3) Has anyone used these Quaife upgraded steering Rack and Pinions in MK2 Escort Racks?
(http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=900_1799_1804&products_id=13516) Do they offer any advantage other than a quicker ratio over
a normal brand new rack? I.e do they feel any tighter or better?
4) What size wheels willfit over this brake set-up?
(http://www.ekmpowershop9.com/ekmps/shops/gtstuning/wilwood-powerlite-kit-for-cortina-uprights-43-p.asp) Will I need 15's or will 13" be
enough?
5) A while back I saw some Cortina front Stub axles being sold that could be bolted into Aluminium/home designed uprights but cannot remember were.
Does anyone have any links or info?
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prawnabie
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| posted on 14/11/10 at 08:31 PM |
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Id advise a search for GTS, somepeoples opinions of him on here are rather tainted, quite rightly so in some cases.
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 14/11/10 at 08:32 PM |
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Back in a minute.
Just popping out for some popcorn.
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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handyandy
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| posted on 14/11/10 at 08:35 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Confused but excited.
Back in a minute.
Just popping out for some popcorn.
Best get enough for all of us 
cheers
andy
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Doctor Derek Doctors
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| posted on 14/11/10 at 08:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Confused but excited.
Back in a minute.
Just popping out for some popcorn.
Do we have to have a technical forum lower itself to this sort of 4Chan level banality?
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austin man
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| posted on 14/11/10 at 08:37 PM |
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de ja vue
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 14/11/10 at 08:37 PM |
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While we wait for the popcorn, can anyone answer questions 2 - 5?
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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trextr7monkey
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| posted on 14/11/10 at 08:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Doctor Derek Doctors
quote:
Originally posted by Confused but excited.
Back in a minute.
Just popping out for some popcorn.
Do we have to have a technical forum lower itself to this sort of 4Chan level banality?
Whoah - have you performed the search as advised above?
You must be a quick reader to respond so sharpish!!!!
Quality of the answer depends on the qualityof the question
but seriously:
Rallydesign are very good to deal with in my experience and will handle any queries you may have about which bits will fit with other bits.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14016102@N00/ (cut and paste this dodgey link)
Our most recent pics are here:
http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/trextr7monkey/
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adithorp
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| posted on 14/11/10 at 08:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Doctor Derek Doctors
1) Has anyone dealt with GTS Tuning?
Not personally but do a search while I get the pop-corn!
2) Has anyone dealt with Rally Design?
Used them several times and always had good service. Avoid multiple small orders though because of thier p+p charges
3) Has anyone used these Quaife upgraded steering Rack and Pinions in MK2 Escort Racks?
No I just bought thier complete quick rack, not a kit to do yourself.
4) What size wheels willfit over this brake set-up? Will I need 15's or will 13" be enough?
I've got the Sierra version of those and 13"Compomotive CXR's fit. Depends on the wheel though. 13" always better if you can
get them on.
5) A while back I saw some Cortina front Stub axles being sold that could be bolted into Aluminium/home designed uprights but cannot remember were.
Does anyone have any links or info?
Not idea
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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gavin174
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| posted on 14/11/10 at 08:45 PM |
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I have had lots of dealings with GTS
and have just ordered a new kit from him
The quality of his work is some of the best i have seen....
but sometimes his customer service can be poor...
but if you search for mk and most other manufactures this seems to be a theme in the kitcar industry.
some manufactures seem to get slated for it
while it seems acceptable from others
GTS supply Rally Design and some of GTS parts are supplied by Rally Design
http://www.essexkitcarclub.com
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RichardK
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| posted on 14/11/10 at 08:45 PM |
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1) Has anyone dealt with GTS Tuning? Good/Bad/Indifferent? (http://www.ekmpowershop9.com/ekmps/shops/gtstuning/)
Quality excellent or used to be when I bought some bits, although wait time can be long and customer service poor, best do a search for for info about
Darren & GTS would be my recommendation.
2) Has anyone dealt with Rally Design? As above (http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/index.php?cPath=900)
Always been very good products and customer service whenever I've ordered, and a great catalogue for the crapper!
3) Has anyone used these Quaife upgraded steering Rack and Pinions in MK2 Escort Racks?
(http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=900_1799_1804&products_id=13516) Do they offer any advantage other than a quicker ratio over
a normal brand new rack? I.e do they feel any tighter or better?
Not used it, just used the Rally Design one and very pleased with it.
4) What size wheels willfit over this brake set-up?
(http://www.ekmpowershop9.com/ekmps/shops/gtstuning/wilwood-powerlite-kit-for-cortina-uprights-43-p.asp) Will I need 15's or will 13" be
enough?
Sorry dunno
5) A while back I saw some Cortina front Stub axles being sold that could be bolted into Aluminium/home designed uprights but cannot remember were.
Does anyone have any links or info?
Sorry dunno
Welcome to the madhouse, and don't forget the search feature its ace!
I wouldn't worry about saving forum space by asking multiple q's in one thread as this may not help the next member researching the same
info using the search feature and may not see this page, not sure if page contents are indexed or not. Just my 2 penneth.
Cheers
Rich
[Edited on 14/11/10 by RichardK]
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 14/11/10 at 08:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Doctor Derek Doctors
quote:
Originally posted by Confused but excited.
Back in a minute.
Just popping out for some popcorn.
Do we have to have a technical forum lower itself to this sort of 4Chan level banality?
Maybe you'd be better off at Pistonheads then.
They can be found Here.
We have a sense of humour here. If you used the search function, not only would you find most of your answers already there, you would understand the
reason for Cbe's comment.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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LBMEFM
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| posted on 14/11/10 at 09:02 PM |
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I agree it's nice to recieve a serious answer to a serious question, but come on you have got to have a laugh, this is our hobby and it's
supposd to be fun, remember
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UncleFista
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| posted on 14/11/10 at 09:24 PM |
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Also the serch function on here is knackered and always has been, to have any hope of finding what you're looking for instead of using spaces
between your search words in the box, use percentage signs (%).
Tony Bond / UncleFista
Love is like a snowmobile, speeding across the frozen tundra.
Which suddenly flips, pinning you underneath.
At night the ice-weasels come...
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handyandy
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| posted on 14/11/10 at 09:31 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by gavin174
but sometimes his customer service can be poor...
but if you search for mk and most other manufactures this seems to be a theme in the kitcar industry.
Said respectfully........
But not ALL suppliers.
cheers
andy
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scootz
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| posted on 14/11/10 at 09:32 PM |
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I've never had a problem with the search function...
It's Evolution Baby!
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 14/11/10 at 09:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Doctor Derek Doctors
quote:
Originally posted by Confused but excited.
Back in a minute.
Just popping out for some popcorn.
Do we have to have a technical forum lower itself to this sort of 4Chan level banality?
Sorry, I forgot to put my red nose on.
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 14/11/10 at 09:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
I've never had a problem with the search function...
i think the search function is one of the best ive used
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 14/11/10 at 09:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tomgregory2000
quote:
Originally posted by scootz
I've never had a problem with the search function...
i think the search function is one of the best ive used
Me too. Works fine for me.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 14/11/10 at 10:44 PM |
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Hi there and welcome, as I am one of the few building a GTS car at present I can give you up to date information.
1) GTS make very good quality kits, however their service to customers can be hit and miss and patience is needed. They are a very small operation (1
man - Darren) and although his heart is in the right place he gets over stretched and delivery time suffers sometimes.
I have dealt with him now for just about 12 months and as long as you keep communicating with him ,albeit sometimes only one way, he does tend to come
through.
However, I would recommend you read about other peoples experiences as they are not all as good as mine, and make up your own mind there are many
offering advice on here who have never actually dealt with him.
I do however think they make one of the best look seven style cars around, but that's my own preference of course.
2) Rally design have supplied me many parts and are without doubt always excellent.
3) Don't Know
4) I have the Cortina Willwood set up on the front and am using 15 inch wheels.
5) MNR sell an alloy upright for Cortina set up link dont know if its the one you've seen but I
have also seen others.
Hope the above is helpful
Duratec Engine is fitted, MS2 Extra V3 is assembled and tested, engine running, car now built. IVA passed 26/02/2016
http://www.triangleltd.com
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flak monkey
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| posted on 15/11/10 at 07:59 AM |
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1) See above for comments - GTS make one of the best kits available, but delivery times can be long,but if you are happy to wait then go for it. I am
pleased I went with the GTS kit.
2) Rally Design are generally very good.
3) Just use the 2.9 turn rack - plenty quick enough for road use and a lot cheaper than the quaife kit. Nicely made too
4) Yes the wilwood front brake kit fits easily under 13" rims. The sierra rear brake kit just sneaks under too, but you need to start with a
drum braked rear end.
5) Randall Motorsport sell the stub axles. Just be wary of the pitfalls (potential early failure) of welded stell or sluminium uprights. They are
safety critical.
https://randallmotorsport.ssl-01.com/product_info.php?products_id=497
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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steve m
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| posted on 15/11/10 at 09:41 AM |
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I have never used GTS, and never would, as there seems to be customers on here that have had to wait up to a tear to get there ordered bits, just my
pennys worth
Rally desigh, i have used, and are a normal buiseness (or seem to be) quick and easy transaction
I have the 2.9 rack now, but not driven with it yet , due to some other mods in progress
but my reseach on what rack to use, seemed to be dont get the 2.4 rack as at normal driving speeds it will be very very twitchy
the other questions, i can not answer
Steve
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franky
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| posted on 15/11/10 at 12:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by handyandy
quote:
Originally posted by gavin174
but sometimes his customer service can be poor...
but if you search for mk and most other manufactures this seems to be a theme in the kitcar industry.
Said respectfully........
But not ALL suppliers.
cheers
andy
As above not all suppliers at all! it seems 90% of customers have problems with GTS, some are owed £££'s in parts. A small few have got by
ok.
It seems some companies think its ok to have poor customer service just because they're part of the 'kit car' industry. The sooner
these companies vanish the better the industry will be.
There's a few companies out there who put real effort into their customer service. Buying something like a kit car demands good aftersales
service.
Have a search around and have a good think before you hand over your cash. Most will sound the part while they're chasing your cash, its what
comes after that really matters.
[Edited on 15/11/10 by franky]
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Doctor Derek Doctors
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| posted on 15/11/10 at 12:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
1) See above for comments - GTS make one of the best kits available, but delivery times can be long,but if you are happy to wait then go for it. I am
pleased I went with the GTS kit.
2) Rally Design are generally very good.
3) Just use the 2.9 turn rack - plenty quick enough for road use and a lot cheaper than the quaife kit. Nicely made too
4) Yes the wilwood front brake kit fits easily under 13" rims. The sierra rear brake kit just sneaks under too, but you need to start with a
drum braked rear end.
5) Randall Motorsport sell the stub axles. Just be wary of the pitfalls (potential early failure) of welded stell or sluminium uprights. They are
safety critical.
https://randallmotorsport.ssl-01.com/product_info.php?products_id=497
Cheers for the answers, the car will be a fully sperical-bearing equipped race car so the quicker the rack the better. I think due to money
constraints though I may just get the standard MK2 Escort 2.4 turn version.
Those stub axles are exactly what I'm looking for and dont worry... upright design and manufacture is simple enough.
As for the rear brakes and 13" wheels, I'm not sure what I'm doing at the rear yet but it will be a custom job so just wanted to
make sure that the front kit I want fits under 13"s so I can get some ordered.
and sorry should just mention I am building two different cars hence the apparent inconsistensies in my intentions.
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norfolkluego
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| posted on 15/11/10 at 01:16 PM |
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Used Rally Design a few times and always found them to be excellent
Same with Car Builder Solutions (not the cheapest but very good) and Europa, always found them good too
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