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Z4 3.0i Conversion to race Car thread.
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Hi all,
Started this on newbies but thought i should move it to here.
We are currently beginning the process of turning a road going Z4 3.0i Sport into a Race car for a new race championship for Z cars ( Z3 & Z4).
Thought it maybe something that people want to see and it may drum up interest for other people interested in going racing..
Plus we will have pretty much everything off the car to sell apart from the the main bits shell engine etc, so if you need bits please let me know].
We have only just started the build but car is now stripped and as i write this is having the Roll cage welded in. More to follow.
Started this on newbies but thought i should move it to here.
We are currently beginning the process of turning a road going Z4 3.0i Sport into a Race car for a new race championship for Z cars ( Z3 & Z4).
Thought it maybe something that people want to see and it may drum up interest for other people interested in going racing..
Plus we will have pretty much everything off the car to sell apart from the the main bits shell engine etc, so if you need bits please let me know].
We have only just started the build but car is now stripped and as i write this is having the Roll cage welded in. More to follow.
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I've heard about this new class.
Is it this?:
http://www.garyfeakinsracing.co.uk/z-cars-racing/
But hasnt this class already started?
Is it this?:
http://www.garyfeakinsracing.co.uk/z-cars-racing/
But hasnt this class already started?
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Interesting post, keep the pics coming please Skinny..
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this is going to be one to follow
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Car has now been and had the roll cage fitted.
Now in the process of removing the engine and gearbox. Will be replacing the clutch and moving over to a solid flywheel rather than a dual mass.
car will be going off to have the engine bay painted and also the interior and cage.
We now have the car back and the work starts again. Now in the process of removing the engine and gearbox. Will be replacing the clutch and moving over to a solid flywheel rather than a dual mass.
car will be going off to have the engine bay painted and also the interior and cage.
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Yes that is the one.GuidoK wrote: ↑Fri May 19, 2017 8:29 am I've heard about this new class.
Is it this?:
http://www.garyfeakinsracing.co.uk/z-cars-racing/
But hasnt this class already started?
It has started but it is running in a different class as not enough cars yet. We are taking this year to build the car ourselves so we know every single bit of the car. We are aiming to do a shake down and then do the 6 hour race at Silverstone at the end of the year.
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Really interesting thread, will be great to see how the car comes together.
Will be watching with interest.
Will be watching with interest.
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I seem to remember that to compete, you needed to buy a kit with all kinds of upgrades. Rollcage (obviously) but also a complete new stand alone ecu/wiring loom with custom tuning etc.Skinny 86 wrote: ↑Fri May 19, 2017 9:19 am
It has started but it is running in a different class as not enough cars yet. We are taking this year to build the car ourselves so we know every single bit of the car. We are aiming to do a shake down and then do the 6 hour race at Silverstone at the end of the year.
How much is this kit?
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Looks awesome! I look forward to the updates!
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Yes, a whole load of us went to watch the first race on BH Monday 1st of May. Only a couple of Z's but they looked great and performed faultlessly.GuidoK wrote: ↑Fri May 19, 2017 8:29 am I've heard about this new class.
Is it this?:
http://www.garyfeakinsracing.co.uk/z-cars-racing/
But hasnt this class already started?
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love seeing the Zed stripped down, particularly the engine bay - keep the pics coming
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I admire your commitment but don't envy your workload there! Good luck with it, keep the pics/updates coming and as others have said some sort of idea of costs/hours put in would be great for those who may follow suit or are generally just nosey like me!
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The cost depends on how far you want to go with it, i.e things like digital dash, interior heating module, and if you want thinks like the brake cooling ducts.
Lot's of the things are a part number of the championship which is a pain but also means that there is good monitoring of foul play etc and makes the racing closer. The last championship we raced in this was not at the forefront of the championship and let it down.
We are probably into about 30 hours work so far at the most but as we get the parts that will increase.
Cost wise can vary but probably £12k+ on parts. we are going pretty comprehensive so will be the higher end of cost prob closer to £17-£18k
Hope we can have the car ready for a shake down in august/September but may be pushing it...