What to take and WILL I MAKE IT to the Ford XR & RS Owners Club National Day at Donington Park?

[@johnbevan7157]

Glad you took the Escort, saw your car at the show. Has to be said the XR club area had amazingly great looking cars, the national day was great fun

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and feedback on the XROC stand, we all had a great day. I thought the RS and XRs on show were outstanding; next year I’ll bring an RS! Thanks for watching.

[@steve17361]

Brilliant. Brought back so many happy memories for me of when I used to be a member of the XROC and attended many shows back in the 90's.I owned numerous XR3i's (mainly mk3's) and an XR4i over the years. Wow. 40yrs of the XROC. Where does the time go. Only seems like yesterday when we did the 'TACS' (10th Anniversary Celebration Show) show at Silverstone. We did a mega chequered flag using black & white XR's with the red ones making up the flag pole. Anyone remember the year before that at Snibston Discovery park with over 100 black XR's around the embankment? I still have the vhs video's that where filmed from both shows. (must get them onto Digital format) Thank you for a great video and sparking those memories for me.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and for sharing your memories of the XROC - the chequered flag display must have looked fantastic! I am glad you enjoyed the video and that it brought back some good memories. Thanks for watching.

[@Allenpatch]

Yes remember the flag and Snibston

[@peterharrison4375]

Great video & thanks for taking us along. Where you stayed is the same place we stayed when we did the show ( nice outside tap to the left of main entrance for washing the car) the car park used to like a mini show the night before and as you say perfect for a 5 min drive to Donnington. Looking at your list of shows I'm surprised we've not bumped into each other - I've done a lot of the same shows, we cheated this year for Mount Edgecombe and got the ferry over 😂 Hope to say hello one day and thanks again for your videos 👍

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment Peter. Next year at Mount Edgcumbe please do come on over to the XROC stand and say hello, be great to chat cars with you. Thanks for watching my video.

[@timhaywood2282]

Another fantastic video looks like you had a great day and the xr3i performed faultless

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment Tim, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the video - I am glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and continued support for my Channel.

[@rickydub6950]

Looked a cracking show. I didn't doubt the 3i for a second, just needed some premium juice and a spirited drive to clear its throat! I'm sure you do already, but 99 E5 only in the old stuff, all of my 80s/90s cars get it only, plus the Golf R, my wife puts E10 in the old 1.8t Golf though... 🙄😁

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment Ricky. I too was fairly confident in the old XR3i, but the poor running really was quite bad... as I said in the video, it was "kill or cure"! 🤣 All my cars run on high octane, albeit sometimes difficult to get the 99 (settle for 97). I am certain it makes a difference. Thanks for watching and look forward to hearing from you again in the future.

[@TheVeiledSecret]

Hello Andy Another 1st class video for the channel and credit to you mate i really enjoyed it. People think its probably crazy 9hrs Cornwall to Derby but as im a lorry driver i relate to that as todays traffic is absolutely madness. Anyway that trip would of done the Escort the world of good probably what the car needed. I haven't been to Donnington myself with the RS for a while but my favourite visit of Donnington was the 2005 25th RS anniversary where i was privileged to be taken round in a Rouse 304R and seeing those RS200,s in your video was special as one up for sale at the moment for a cool £240K In all it looked a brillant day and driving the Escort on the parade lap must of been priceless some some really good views of the cars as they were side by side. Hope the Cossie is coming on well and looking forward to the update as that is gonna sure be a show stopper if you take it to next years RS Nationals for sure. Take care mate drive safe Nigel 😎

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment Nigel and continued support for my Channel, I really appreciate it. The Escort still isn't quite right, but lots better than it was pre-Donington - as you say, the drive has done it some good. Hope to see you and your RS at the next RS Owners' Club national day as I'm planning on attending with my Sierra Cosworth next year... but having said that, it was the plan for this year too! 🤣 Update on the Sierra coming soon, thanks for watching and keep in touch.

[@sarahrobinson410]

Cool video.. Lately I wanted to run my Astra Bertone 2.2 convertible as you mentioned its not as comfortable as a more modern car.. Having said this My 2.2 Convertible has done few good runs to London and down Kent.. But I do love driving my Audi A6 2.7TDI estate its such a comfy car.. fast easy to drive automatic.. Its ULEZ free in Astra.. I have the 1.9 CDTI Twin Top I've sadly not gelled with this and I was considering buying the later edition Vauxhall Cascade euro6 preferred.. Forgot to mention I don't look after my cars to perfection there minor retro in some cases.. But my Astra was always missing a beat and I remember back in my driving days as mini cab driver I was forever changing the HT leads, So I guess my Astra being more modern needs a coil pack I felt it drove a little better than before So maybe it could get better with much more miles on the clock.. I have some major work to don my Astra well on all my cars its a number crunching game.. Down to good old fashion cash older car less value but up turn in value against a new car with premium price and de-valuing values for 6-8 years to come. Love Fords and Vauxhall convertibles so I may just buy a one owner Vauxhall Astra Bertone ..

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and sharing your current cars - I like the older Vauxhalls too (don't tell my Ford friends!). I am glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching and keep enjoying your cars. I am a big believer in owning and maintaining usable modern classic that you are not fearful of driving. 👍

[@964tractorboy]

A great video. Well done for persevering with the XR3i. The Italian tune-up triumphs once more! I couldn't help notice the temperature gauge reading very low. I hope the engine temperature is high enough. I had a disastrous fault on an early auto-choke carb' XR3 which always ran too cold: a complete 'mare as it fouled plugs on the motorway and then had to be stationary until the plugs cleared again. Happy days...

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment; it is great to know you enjoyed the video, I appreciate it. The temp gauge is reading low and has been for the past year - I'll get on it over the next few weeks, thanks for the heads up. 👍

[@richardsmith7000]

Whats happening with the cosworth is it all finished have you made anymore videos on it thanks

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the question Richard. The Cosworth is still with the electrician (been there nearly two months). I popped in to see it this week - it’s had new coolant fans and new loom to the fan, plus the wiring is now pretty much all done for the engine. Just need to sort the feed for the starter motor and we should be able to turn the key! As soon as the car reaches this stage then I’ll put another video out. Restoring this car has taken me so much longer than I planned! I appreciate you following the restoration, thanks. 👍🏻

[@johnjharrison]

No mk1 XR2s? 😢

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment John - there were two there and I failed to include a photo of them! Must do better, sorry! 🤣 Thanks for watching the video.

[@johnjharrison]

@@cornishcarcollectors No worries! I used to own one in my youth and always wonder if it will pop up somewhere. It’s still around, according to the DVLC. I miss that car, so many memories!

[@enchantress7940]

Have you put fresh fuel in as it might be stale.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the suggestion - in the video I give it a full tank of 99 octane fuel and it seemed to help. 👍

[@enchantress7940]

Take the xr3 and blow out the cobwebs

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment; my thinking exactly. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@zrsfocus8888]

Need to drive that more often. Mines got 202k on it’s original engine and drives like a champ. Loves a good thrashing down the b roads

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and I think you are right, the XR3i is running so much better since Donington. We’ll done on the 202K miles on yours and thanks for watching.

[@LordCsGarage]

Glad you got it there, was a great show, we were there representing the Racing Puma

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and thanks for bringing the Racing Pumas. They looked fantastic; I’ve always fancied owning one. I appreciate you watching the video. 👍🏻

[@LordCsGarage]

@@cornishcarcollectors you are welcome and Thankyou, we are back out filming at Gravity tomorrow and hopefully filming and taking out a ,72 fiat 500 and 1934 Singer Nine Sports Monday

[@CastleDude]

I do like XRs. My favourite has to be the XR2i mark 3 and Fiesta RS Turbo. Your Cabriolet is impeccable and what a great video. Thanks

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment Neil, it’s great to know you enjoyed the video. Thanks also for the kind words about my XR3i; the camera is fairly kind to the car, but it is a good survivor and I love the old thing. Thanks for watching and I hope you stay tuned.

[@phil7301]

You picked my favorite two types of cars ! Rs1700t and RS 200 !! Great video 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Appreciate the comment and thanks for the kind feedback on the video, glad you enjoyed it. The RHD RS200 was outstanding and it was great to see the only surviving RS1700t... wow! Thanks for watching.

[@woodyr5gt113]

Awesome, Donington is my favourite place I go every weekend as there’s something different every time. Keep up the great content, and keep making those memories with the family 👍

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment; we had a fantastic time and I am glad people have watched and enjoyed the video. If I lived closer I would certain visiting Donington a lot! Thanks for watching. 👍

[@johnchincotta1qwdb15]

Cracking video,nice old classic Ford's

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for taking the time to comment, it is great to know you enjoyed the video. 👍🏻

[@jameshope524]

You canit beat a old ford,got an orion 16i ghia

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, always good to hear from a Ford fan... particularly one with an Orion 1.6i Ghia (lovely car). Thanks for watching, hope you stay tuned.

[@freehold01]

Thanks for the great video 😊

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the positive feedback on the video and glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@philiprush3745]

Any updates on the sapphire

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the question Philip. I’m getting it back in 1 October; it’s being parked in a garage showroom where the electrics have been fully sorted… I should have a running car! Then, attention turns to the interior. I’ll put a video out as soon as I get the car back. Thanks for following the restoration, I appreciate it. 👍🏻

[@Allenpatch]

Well done Andy. Great video!

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Appreciate it Allen, thanks for watching and for supporting the Channel.