2 Interesting Classics Events in Central Europe

First one should be interesting for south german and austrian classic car owners...

Krombacher 6. Krenovicka Jizda Website (multilanguage incl. online registration)
 

Second one is more the family event and due to main prize for absolute winner which will be announced soon, all F1 lovers should pay attention and follow the event for news :)

Krombacher Veterani na Plazi Website (multilanguage incl. online registration)
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Mk1 RS2000 poster

Hey peoples,

Just asking a question, I have a Mk1 Escort RS2000 poster. Part of me suspects it might be older as it appears to have been printed in more traditional methods. It was given to me by an older ex-pom so it could be from anywhere. Has anyone seen this one before?
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What fuel do you use?

Hi everyone, I was just curious on what fuel everyone uses in their Escorts/Cortinas/Capris etc. All of my Escorts are suppose to use Leaded and I know you can buy a lead replacement additive but I just use ULP91 without the additive. With there being ULP91, ULP95, ULP98 and E10 on the market today what would be best suitable? I'm also curious to hear if anyone uses E10 and if so how has it worked for them. 
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Who's near Taree N.S.W and wants a trip to Adelaide?

I'm still looking for a 4.11 Borg Warner diff. Preferably in Adelaide

Found someone selling 2 and got super excited but their in N.S.W. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-region/other-parts-accessories/ford-escort-diffs/1080937930 
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Mustang vs. Escort

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ABDC?

I have been realy enjoying the road testing down in Tassie to find Australias best driving car. They started with fifteen selected cars that were deemed to be the best of their genre with a 250000 thou price limit. They are now down to the top five and guess what? The fiesta st is one of them. Its now up against the likes of audi, mercedes, jag and porsch. Even if it doesnt advance further what a fantastic effort by a sub 30g car against cars with a price north of 100g.
The falcon boys are sooking because their xr8 came last with another supercharger blowup but hey another ford is in the top five. I have always been keen on the smallfords as good performing, fun to drive and resonably economical to run cars and it looks like the fiesta st is continuing the tradition. Even the lesser specced fiesta sport ecoboost is one of the better small cars out there. If you havnt driven one make sure its on the list.
So which car is going to be this years abdc? 
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Somebody is buying all the Escorts in WA!

In the past two days I've made two attempts to see two different Escorts just advertised for sale, only to find that they are sold already sight unseen.  My guess is that they are being sent overseas, where condition doesn't matter.  How disappointing for my son, who is keen to get into the Classic Ford scene himself, only to find that, like home ownership, he seems to have no chance from the outset.  If anyone in WA has a van for sale, either now or into the future, do PM me.
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MK2 Cortina Build 2.0 Pinto Turbo

Hi Guys, just thought I might share my project with you, as I have gotten a lot out of this site and thought I could give something back. nothing amazing just my little corty that ive been building for sometime, if you guys have any questions
go right ahead, all work done by yours truly
 
So a basic run down,
its a 1971 Mk2 4 door, blood orange,
15x8 and 15x7 superlites,
Running gear,
 
2.0 Pinto
Carillo Rods
Ross Pistons .030
Brookfield Head
O-ringed Block
custom Sump and pick-up
arp main studs,head studs and rod bolts
sierra injection manifold with custom fuel rail and vl throttle body
custom turbo manifold with Gt28 turbo
modified to suit harmonic balancer
fabricated aluminium valve cover
Lightened Flywheel and exedy Clutch
 
Gearbox is T5 from and EF xr6
 
Diff  is out of the same car with 4:11 Gears and Full Spool
 
Front Suspension
mk2 Escort World cup cross member
mk2 Escort quick Rack
mk2 escort adjustable TCA's
mk2 escort front coil-overs
compression strut kit
modified factory Cortina column to suit 2x flaming river uni's and 3/4dd intermediate shaft,
 
That's pretty much all I can think of for now,
Thanks Jezza
 
I will add som pics shortly
 
 
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