Project - Yellow Racing 180.

[Cally180]

OK! so today was day one! and TBH I never done much..spent most of the day working on the garage. I left it to run to get up to temp make sure fans came on and off, and noticed I only have one fan that comes on and another that comes on when it can be arsed!..

also when its up to temp there does seem to be a small splutter or miss a little so defo one to look at, Ritchy did mention this so its not a total surprise.


The two weapons sitting back to back here.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/MGZSedit_zpsdcfdd2d3.jpg


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/MGZS017_zps99bb1e5b.jpg




as I said never done much but take a few basics off it -


Metal centre cap - Up for grabs if anyone is interested.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/MGZS007-Copy_zps381567d3.jpg


X-Power Door sills - again up for grabs
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/MGZS016_zpsbf39a6e8.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/MGZS018_zps8ef46835.jpg

but after that I was time to stop as tomorrow is collection of another track car... and had to get ready.

[andys1981]

price for the sills bud

[Cally180]

make me an offer bud, not wanting anything major for them, the two front ones fit into place but don't have the plastic insert bit, the rear ones are fully complete. all screw etc are there.

[Lukeus101]

So it all begins :) I wish you all the best in the project and look forward to some updates.

[stamford]

Don't want to be a fud but we have rules with regards selling on here, something we put in-place to the protect the members and works well so far.

[Smokey]

Well worth the £5 subscription mate, especially since you are going to be around for quite some time getting the project complete.

[Cally180]

Don't want to be a fud but we have rules with regards selling on here, something we put in-place to the protect the members and works well so far.

Sorry my bad! It's remembered for next time

[talkingcars]

When you start the car when cold switch the aircon off -
neither fans should come on -
turn on the aircon and one should come on -
do you have an obd2 reader such as a scangauge2,
if so plug it in for an acurate coolant temp and the other fan should come on at around 102'.

[Cally180]

update for today:

spent the start of the day stripping out the garage to get the car into its new home,


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/zs2002_zpse66849e7.jpg


once it had been in I set about stripping it as I'm still awaiting on a few parts to come.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/zs2007_zps7f1a696a.jpg


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/zs2010_zpsbc82deb3.jpg

as with the interior, I'm going to punt it but plan on using the front two seats for just now until I get cheep buckets or replacements, do you's think its worth more keeping and sell as a full set or sell split?


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/zs2009_zpsf64f1823.jpg


still to remove door cards and deal with the front but getting there.

Also got a chance to jack it up have a play about and thinking its only needing new track rod ends and pads and disks. so happy there. thinking about either mintex grooved and dimpled with mintex pad to just get me going or EBC yellow stuff pads and similar disks.

Can get my hands on a set of 16" rover wheels which I might use instead of the 17" and maybe a set of 15" which is maybe what i'd use if possible.

[daytona365]

You thinking of taking off the door cards?

[big_wasa]

Are the fronts as good as the backs ? They would look great in mine but you are to far away :noexpression:

Just the backs dont fetch alot unless you find some one that has damaged them.

[Cally180]

You thinking of taking off the door cards?

All must be removed door cards will only weigh me down :bounce:


Are the fronts as good as the backs ? They would look great in mine but you are to far away :noexpression:

Just the backs dont fetch alot unless you find some one that has damaged them.

the seats are pretty mint tbh, the passengers is as good as new, only a small tear on the drives due to wear but very fixable if you know how or someone to do, but they do look to good to be ripping out and not going to good usage.

Where you from?

[daytona365]

I see from the pics, your door cards have the inserts. IS that true. Im after front pair with inserts, as mines a later MK1 and they dropped them from production..

[big_wasa]

Between Peterborough and skegness so about as far as it gets :fun:

[Cally180]

I see from the pics, your door cards have the inserts. IS that true. Im after front pair with inserts, as mines a later MK1 and they dropped them from production..

I will have a look and see, not sure whats on it.

Between Peterborough and skegness so about as far as it gets :fun:


I was in Burton yesterday as well.. so yeah you are well out good, 4hours :fun:

[talkingcars]

IIRC it is a very early model so will have the inserts.

[Cally180]

IIRC it is a very early model so will have the inserts.

think its number 472 or somthing, ever built. I know its within the 1st 500 :cool2:

[talkingcars]

Mine is 6 something and has the inserts.

[Ritchy]

It does have them

[Cally180]

It does have them

any Q. just ask Ritchy..:laugh:

[Cally180]

update for today:

new track rod ends fitted and new CV Boot arrived, but didn't have the right socket to take the Hub nut off..Doh!! so thats tomorrows job,

breaks have been order so awaiting on them along with new coil packs and leads.

today's bargain find is...

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/zs004.jpg


out of a 206 in the scrappy, so now I can remove the full Interior and move it on complete and to someone looking to upgrade :smart:

[Maxxed_Ross]

I wouldn't be putting reclining bucket seats in a track car... they don't offer nearly as much support in a crash.

But saying that they are better than fitting harnesses to standard seats - there's a working amount of people doing that these days!

[Cally180]

It didn't cost much to get them so they are better than running with standard seats, plus let's me now sell the interior as complete.

With time I'll get proper seats + get my money back on these. Gets me started.

[Maxxed_Ross]

Sounds like a good plan

[Cally180]

Update:

so past few days iv managed to get a new CV Boot fitted and new track rod end to the ZS along with fitting in the new bucket seats.

running a stripped out shell pretty much.

new pads and disks arrived today so started fitting them, only to find all my Callipers are sized solid and not for budging... plus I have a bust seal here and there so the plan now is to replace them ASAP.. best place to get them?


would have pictures to upload but the phone is not wanting to connect to the laptop :axe:


whats left on the to do list.

breaks
Callipers
sort tyres
fit new coils + HT leads
and more stripping :)

[big_wasa]

Funny I was just looking at your monaco's on eblag. 285 miles doh.

Any way they are prone to it.

I got my rears out right from this guy (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZR160-REAR-CALLIPERS-/200529234752?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eb0794b40)

I got my fronts on exchange from Bigred.

Whats stuck, pistons or sliders ?

[Cally180]

Funny I was just looking at your monaco's on eblag. 285 miles doh.

Any way they are prone to it.

I got my rears out right from this guy (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZR160-REAR-CALLIPERS-/200529234752?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eb0794b40)

I got my fronts on exchange from Bigred.

Whats stuck, pistons or sliders ?


I'll make it 250miles if that helps you ha! :joker:

I just found and bought a 2nd hand pair off fleebay for £90 all round, even got in touch with the guy there making sure they are decent working ones.

think any one would be interested in my old callipers? or are they just scrap now?

[talkingcars]

Eurocarparts offer resonable prices for refurbished calipers if you "click and collect" if you can use the members discount code on .org.

I'm sure I paid less than £45 a corner once I returned the old one.

[Nobrainer]

I used bigg red. They came back as new in less than a week for about a hundred for the front pair. New pistons, sliders, seals etc and painted.

[Cally180]

Had a bit of time to play about with the Zed so new pads disk and callipers are on, decided on drilled grooved mintex to get me started and 2nd hand callipers due to having 4 seized ones


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/mgzst003_zps368882a4.jpg


to do list:

- Sort tyres
- Fit new coil packs
- Service
- fit harnesses
- and clean it :shifty:



buckets fitted, still to remove door cards. ideally I want two switches for the windows so i can still use them :unsure:
maybe over the winter change them for perspex.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/mgzst001_zpsf14fa55e.jpg


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/mgzst002_zps98010536.jpg

Had a attempt to fit the new HT leads and coils, and done the 3 easy ones but.. WHO THE F### thought it was a good idea to have the other 3 in at the back, so I left them until I do the service :-D

13days left.....

[Ritchy]

looking good:D

[grimmy]

Coming along nicely but to be honest I had no problems with the back three plugs I used one of those jointed socket extensions and they came out no probs.

[POMPSKI]

As in a UJ?

(Sparks are on the cards)

[grimmy]

As in a UJ?

(Sparks are on the cards)
Yeah mate that's the one.makes the job a doddle.

[Cally180]

yeah I didn't have one on me, and I would need to take it out again to do the plugs, so ditched it ha!

[Cally180]

Ready to Race :clap:

..well almost, today I fitted the new 3 point harnesses and I must admit that it gives it that extra wee feeling that once your strapped in, That your about to go into Colin McRae Mode :rambo:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/zser001_zps4c228582.jpg


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/zser002_zps5c7bc8b3.jpg


also thought I do a bit of stream lining..

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/zser006_zpsa292dbcd.jpg

and a bit more stripping on the inside.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/zser005_zpsa32a3dd6.jpg


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/zser004_zps43fd98a8.jpg


After getting the tyres reseal, just going to run with what I've got just now until I replace at a later date with racing tyres. All that is left is a service and strip more if possible.

I did start to make an attempt to remove the door cards, but without braking them I gave up ha! how do you remove the likes of the window winders and the front in general... as I said I started then got bored and got a hammer and chisel and took some anger out on the sound proofing on the floor :judge:


so what's left to do;

- Service
- Wash and clean
- tidy up centre console
- remove door cards and strip more where possible.

[Ritchy]

il give you a hand taking off the cards when i come pick the head lining up buddy:) pretty easy when you know how:)

[big_wasa]

The rear winder handles are dead easy. You need a stiff bit of wire and bend a small hook on the end.
Press the silver collar back behind the winder and you will see a C clip on the back of the winder.
Hook yor wire on it and give it a pull, it doesnt need to come all the way of. And the winder will just slide of.

There is one screw in the door handle and the whole thing slides forwards about 5mm. You will see the clip and plug on the back.

There is two screws on the door pull.

Pull the bottom of the door card away from the door and work your way up.

[Smokey]

Looking good bud

[Cally180]

So after its 1st race yesterday at knockhill, and all going well, the plan now is to fix a few issues including the Inlet manifold. and get it right up to a decent race spec.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/FE6A34F2-E9EF-4D11-A83D-60D074C0A01C-4912-000004165E72D0AB.jpg

good chance it wont be out again this year.


so today I had the chance of trying out one of the improvements I am wanting to do, drop the wheel size and had got a hold of a 15" alloy to try out.


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/0055EF55-134D-4621-9A56-094EA9E839EC-5350-0000044E3C12C8DB.jpg


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/1FA96CCE-09BB-45A5-8A46-419631E42D10-5350-0000044E43BAF001.jpg


there is about a 2mm clearance from the alloy and a 1mm clearance from the weights and callipers. so Im looking for a set of 15" now and I am willing to swap for my 17" ... sounds a good deal to me I think :innocent:

also planning on sorting out the induction, running a feed from fog light to inlet and getting a hold of a decent set of track tyres. decat to come as well.

[POMPSKI]

Sounds like you are ticking all the right boxes, good project this. Oh and that wheel looks ace!

[Nobrainer]

Thats a honda alloy (which I'm sure you noticed ;-) ). Are the rover alloys the same size?
Are you actually racing or doing track days?

[Cally180]

It's just track days mate, and yeah they are Honda wheel but the MG shares everything with the old Honda civics due to being based on them, it was a P reg saloon civic that wheel came off :). Had a quick look at the civic aswell and it is pretty much identical

[AdDaMan]

So how was it on track? Wht was the standard suspension like? A little too soft?
Also why are you thinking of changing to a 15" wheel when the chassis and geo was set up for a 17"?! If its just for weight/rolling resistance etc I doubt it's worth it!

[Cally180]

So how was it on track? Wht was the standard suspension like? A little too soft?
Also why are you thinking of changing to a 15" wheel when the chassis and geo was set up for a 17"?! If its just for weight/rolling resistance etc I doubt it's worth it!

Over all it done well, running standard and down on power (inlet issue) not a lot got by it, was eating mx5's all day and got a good race with a few Peugeots. Only thing that passed me was scoobys and the two saxo's I was up with. Had a good chase with a cavilier GSI up the straight and kept up with it, only for it to get away due to hittin traffic.


Yeah it handled ok for being standard suspension and standard budget tyres. Not a lot of body roll but yeah soft

The wheels - Well for a few reasons,

The size that these come with these is also 16" so dropping to 15" wouldn't be doing any harm.. Plus it's all about acceleration and smaller wheels will help this and yea it will be lighter but that's not just my aim, you also reduce the ground clearance on the car dropping the size and in return will help with handling.

That and tyres are also easier to get / buy for 15"

I'm thinking more of civics etc.. They run 15" a run well, I don't see any issues or anything different when it comes to the ZS

[talkingcars]

The body shell is the same as the earlier civic but MG spent £10 million redesigning the suspension for the ZS - I know this as a friend of my brother in law was in charge of the project.

The ZS 180 NEVER EVER came with anything less than 17" wheels.
I can see the advantage of the smaller wheels but you will run in to cooling problems with the brakes, especially on a circuit where acceleration is more important than top speed as these will be the circuits where you also use the brakes the most.

And I would be even more concerned with wheels like those as they are almost solid so will restrict airflow around the brakes.

I think I'd be looking at lowering the car through suspension modifications rather than fitting smaller wheels.

[Maxxed_Ross]

as above, smaller wheels will help a bit but could cause more problems than they solve.

If I were you I would upgrade the brakes (Knockhill is all about brakes!) and good fast road or semi-racing pads (steer clear of anything by EBC, total garbage) and as already mentioned sort the suspension out if you think it is too soft.

[Noobrider]

Nice start to what will be a good track car. Your a fair bit ahead of me, I'm struggling to find time to do anything to my track car project.

Removing all the sound deadening is a worthwhile but labourious task, I've got about half of it out so far and that alone weighs around 10Kg. A combination of chiselling and heatgun.

Personally, I would stick with the 17's, yes tyres are a bit more expensive but lowering needs to be done at the suspension end as you end up with funny camber angles. Acceleration will come from extra power from an induction kit and a decent exhaust set up.

Remove the aircon, there is a lot of weight there and it releases some power from the engine due to it not having to power an extra pulley.

If you can afford it, some fibreglas seats would be better, they are much lighter than recliners and give a lot more support.

Good luck with it and keep your thread up to date as I'm subscribing to it.

We are off to Blyton Park this weekend but with the Pumesta as the 180 is a long way off being ready for the track.

[Cally180]

cheers guy that's the sort of feedback I'm needing :smile1:



Nice start to what will be a good track car. Your a fair bit ahead of me, I'm struggling to find time to do anything to my track car project.

Removing all the sound deadening is a worthwhile but labourious task, I've got about half of it out so far and that alone weighs around 10Kg. A combination of chiselling and heatgun.

Personally, I would stick with the 17's, yes tyres are a bit more expensive but lowering needs to be done at the suspension end as you end up with funny camber angles. Acceleration will come from extra power from an induction kit and a decent exhaust set up.

Remove the aircon, there is a lot of weight there and it releases some power from the engine due to it not having to power an extra pulley.

If you can afford it, some fibreglas seats would be better, they are much lighter than recliners and give a lot more support.

Good luck with it and keep your thread up to date as I'm subscribing to it.

We are off to Blyton Park this weekend but with the Pumesta as the 180 is a long way off being ready for the track.

yeah I have had a good go at the sound deadening, removed 3 of the 4 foot wells and some of the boot, its just so time consuming.

yeah I was looking at the aircon earlier, am I right in saying it would require changing the belt? easy enough done I'd imagine.

the recliners where just a scrap yard find, and allowed me to move on my interior, which the guy came to knockhill and collected, all down to cost tbh.


good luck at the weekend, lots of picture is a must! going to mount a camera next time inside to capture it all.

[Smokey]

If you have an ihone or ipod touch, I highly recommend Harry's Lap Timer for video with data capture. It is way awesome at a bargain £13!

[Nobrainer]

With the wheels i was thinking that with only 1mm clearance the design wouldnt have to be much different to touch.

I was thinking about putting my BRM wheels on for track use. I guess they would have the same problems :-(

[talkingcars]

Doesn't the BRM have the larger brakes?

[Cally180]

Doesn't the BRM have the larger brakes?

good Question!?

[Nobrainer]

BRM has 262s but it was more the heat dissipation I was worried about. I set fire to my brakes on the last track day I did =-O
I was thinking about trying to get some slicks and wets as I have two sets of brm wheels, a set of straights and the compomotives that are on it.

[Nobrainer]

Any one know where I could pick up some cheap part worn track tires?

[Maxxed_Ross]

ask about the local garages, as they have to pay to dispose of old tyres anyway and most of them will have enough tread for the track

[Nobrainer]

I have a local place that sells part worns but I doubt he has slicks and wets.
How does the sizing work on slicks by the way?

[peterzs]

Are ordinary worn down/bald tyres any good??

Or are they dangerous, with no grip???

[Maxxed_Ross]

slicks are a totally different compound to road tyres, so bald road tyres will just be dangerous lol

the sizing on slicks is a bit weird, I'm sure mine are 650 or something daft even though they are mounted on 17" rims. I think it has more to do with rolling distance. I'm sure someone on here will know

[AdDaMan]

Are ordinary worn down/bald tyres any good??

Or are they dangerous, with no grip???

Lol! Epic.

[peterzs]

If you dont know, you dont know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Maxxed_Ross]

easy to think they would act like slicks because they look like them... but it doesn't quite work like that lol

[peterzs]

Thats OK I'm getting 2 new Hankook Evo 12 soon and was going to send the old Evo 12's up.

Saves me the cost and bother, thanks Ross.

:bow::bow::bow:

[Cally180]

I can get my hands on a full set of toyo R888's for £180 delivered. part worn with 1mm-3mm tread but ideal for track I'd say

[AdDaMan]

I can get my hands on a full set of toyo R888's for £180 delivered. part worn with 1mm-3mm tread but ideal for track I'd say

Yer like 1 trackday!

[ZRed]

I`ve 16" slicks here for sale.

usually stock 17" slicks too.

[Cally180]

much for the 17'' ?

[Nobrainer]

much for the 17'' ?

And the 16s?

[Mark S]

How does the sizing work on slicks by the way?

similar to normal tyures, except the profile is more a radius type measurement, but just to give you an idea;

200/610/17 is a clio cup michelin size, similar to a 205/45/17
200/620/17 is the older clio cup dunlop tyre, similar to a 205/50/17

210/620/17 is a clio cup dunlop wet (old type), similar to a 215/45/17

get the idea?

235/610/17 is the s2000 btcc tyre (dunlop) similar to a 235/40/17.

the 200/610 will stand the same as a 235/610 in terms of rolling radius.

the 620 will be a bigger rolling radius and a 245/650/18 will barely fit!


then theres rims.

clio use 8" or 8j rims, the 200's and 210's sit well on them, they will fit on a 7j, but better on a 7.5j and best on an 8j.

s2000 btcc use a 9j (9" wide - thats internal measurement, not measured edge to edge in which case it would measure 10") rim for the 235, they do not fit well at all on an 8" wide rim, needs at least a 8.5J rim which is not popular in motorsport - certainly not in the T.D. range.

so, most ZS's will use a clio cup slick on either 7j straights or 7.5j 11 spokes and should work fine without rubbing.

the clios are going back to dunlop tyres for next season btw.

[Ritchy]

helpful post:)

[ZRed]

£100 for 16`s they are dunlops.

no 17`s in stock just now sorry.

[Maxxed_Ross]

235/610/17 is the s2000 btcc tyre (dunlop) similar to a 235/40/17.

I knew mine was 600 something lol

fantastic post Mark

[Nobrainer]

Cheers, guys.
Goldie pm coming your way.

[Cally180]

little update:

took the MG out the garage to give it a run two weeks after its race day and started 1st time so was a good start. had a wee look about without getting dirty and rolling about, left to run to give a charge.

Noticed as I put it in the garage the power steering pump was buzzing so today I just wanted to confirm -

as the car runs and you rock the steering you hear a buzz/wine and when giving a rev the buzz/wine increases so power steering pump had took a beating and screaming for help now.

also had a good bit of brake fade up at knockhill as the day went on so had a look about for leaks, noticed a wet patch near the rear passenger side wheel, so suspect the rear calliper hmm...

now looking its all a bit negative here and just as I put it back in the garage the engine management light just came on so that's another one to be looking into.


to do list:

- New inlet Manifold (bought)
- Track tyres
- Induction fixed
- de-cat

[Ritchy]

try changing the fluid, could be a partial blockage or a leak, as for engine managemant read the codes, if its the oxygen sensor codes take a look at the wiring to the hego, had givin it a wiggle before and it went out

[Cally180]

was fresh fluid that was in it, so suspect leak. what's hego??

[Ritchy]

heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor aka the lambda sensor

[Cally180]

Update:

So recently I had had a few parcels arrive, one being my new tyres, decided on Pirelli p zero corsa's, similar to Yokohama Advans but maybe not the same class as R888 as they probably are the best.

secondly being my new inlet manifold.


so today I decided to fit it:-



Video of the condition the car ran before with the old inlet manifold.

http://s200.beta.photobucket.com/user/CalluM_050/media/B7BA56AA-0926-4B39-9C50-8FB4F5A6306A-1890-000001974A05AA97.mp4.html


and so I set about removing the old...


Old meets new:
can you tell what ones the old? :P
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/C482847D-77F1-4396-AEA7-164EAE2475CE-1890-0000019848CE0CF8.jpg


a few engine snaps with the inlet off:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/BD5ACDC4-A5AD-4240-ACBF-0845C970C6DF-1890-00000198432701C9.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/FFF7BBED-52A2-4930-BF5B-D371BB38CDDA-1890-00000198324DDCFA.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/DB0E8098-F8B5-4098-9958-6FD2C98A9176-1890-000001983D7345AF.jpg


after a clean up and fitting the new inlet in place I had to swap all my vis units over along with a few other bits and bobs

when fitting one of the the VIS units I noticed it wouldn't line up correctly and fit into the hole/linkage part see pictures:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/D7A09634-3123-4A16-AAAD-456C0506D389-1890-000001982D0D26E1.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/5FF797EF-81D5-4079-A644-B36A3CACB338-1890-0000019828979864.jpg

the VIS unit would sit nicely into the old inlet (due to the amount of play) but when fitting to the new one (due to no play) it wouldn't line up, is there a way of turning the yellow bit with out breaking it? or is it needing replaced?

... so new inlet fitted and went for a start, had a wee bang and a pop but then would idle fine and only with under rev would it run a little rough. (note I left the VIS unit out of it due to it not lining up) would this be causing it rough running?


little video of the car running in its new condition (little rough)

http://s200.beta.photobucket.com/user/CalluM_050/media/8F79D0C8-9639-4255-91ED-113CBCA49044-1890-00000197A676F2D1.mp4.html


now got a spare inlet (faulty) if any one requires, other wise it getting binned.

[Smokey]

plug vis in without it connected to manifold, turn on electrics via ignition and it should go to reset position

[Dan1971]

Or move the plastic in the plenum to marry it up - trial and error when I've been doing any of mine.

[Cally180]

Or move the plastic in the plenum to marry it up - trial and error when I've been doing any of mine.

was moving the plastic in the plenum but it just wouldn't line up, as if the vis unit is to far over for it to match.

with give what smokey said a try and see if that sorts it.

[Cally180]

Tryed doing what smokey said but no movement... Worth just replacing? If so what they worth and best place to get?

Cheers

[Funkymonster]

Hey Cally, not sure how this would work logistically (being based on the south coast) but I'm looking for some 17" straights to replace one of my curbed and corroded ones. I also have some standard 15" 7 spoke Rover Coupe (tomcat) alloys in excellent condition. I do have a photo of these wheels on my (now broken for spares) ZS180 so I know they clear the brakes, if you're still interested in going small?
Cheers
Funky-One!

[Cally180]

Hey Cally, not sure how this would work logistically (being based on the south coast) but I'm looking for some 17" straights to replace one of my curbed and corroded ones. I also have some standard 15" 7 spoke Rover Coupe (tomcat) alloys in excellent condition. I do have a photo of these wheels on my (now broken for spares) ZS180 so I know they clear the brakes, if you're still interested in going small?
Cheers
Funky-One!

Sorry mate I got myself a set of 17" track tyres so just going to stick with the 17 for just now anyways. I was going to go 15" but they didn't show up quick enough and got tyres instead

Wouldn't be these wheels would it?


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/734843B9-9FB7-4ACD-884B-9897C5D91990-3178-0000032A028A8727.jpg

[Funkymonster]

They do look pretty much identical, but I thought the spokes were longer!
All 4 have almost new tyres but all 4 tyres have splits in outer and inner sidewalls - Cheap rubbish rubber :(
I'll keep looking for that lonely mk1 straight......
And Thanks for the reply!

[Cally180]

little update here:

small one really, more so just where the car stands now,


new Manifold was fitted but had an issue with the VIS motor lining back up (old one would not reset, so I went out and bought a set of 2nd hand VIS's and fitted the easy to get to one, keeping the other as a spare.

car now revs so much better and took it a little spin, Spot on now! :) so happy with that.

only issue I do have since the new manifold is that when the car is idling after either driving or just revving, it hunts a little, then settles out... I do still have my engine management light so I'm thinking my problem lays with that..

had a look at my rear calliper due to it leaking fluid, and found its coming from where the calliper meets the hose, by the looks its just a copper washer.


..plan this weekend is simple but hoping a little effective,

STICKER TIME!!

few stickers to put on along with paint the alloys.


to do list:


fit track tyres


sort Induction

decat


sort brakes

[talkingcars]

to do list:


fit track tyres


sort Induction

decat


sort brakes


Not too long but I think I'd do number 4 before number 1.

[Cally180]

Not too long but I think I'd do number 4 before number 1.

didn't mean to have them in any order, more so just a list and whatever I have a mood for I'll get in and about doing.

[ZRed]

I'll do you a decat

[Cally180]

I'll do you a decat

much? and what else have you got?

[ZRed]

I've access to nearly all parts. I'm an Avo dealer etc. £100 collected.

[Cally180]

a bit of WIP (work in progress :) )

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/MGZSWw019.jpg

[Ritchy]

Going black? It really looked good on black wheels

[Cally180]

Going black? It really looked good on black wheels

Black and was going to put a yellow lip round it, something a bit different.

[Ritchy]

Thatll look good!

[Maxxed_Ross]

that should look good, black and yellow always go well (as long as you don't go over the top and it ends up looking like a wasp lol)

[Cally180]

what do you's think???


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/33CF4E5D-DDD6-4E14-8BD9-FB363F1CBD02-3690-000003B3453C5973.jpg


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/82A98127-C621-49D9-909D-51ED86FC8C89-3690-000003B35A2521E1.jpg


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/30D06840-A870-4531-BC28-A5C78E51AD67-3690-000003B34FDBE6AD.jpg

[Smokey]

Yup, very nicely done mate, very nice.

[BUCKYDEVIL]

Nice work on the wheels, look great

[Ritchy]

Theyll be looking ace fitted!

[Maxxed_Ross]

nice work! now get them fitted

[Cally180]

nice work! now get them fitted

as requested..

bit of a crappy day and not the best of pictures but I was up early today to get the new look wheels on and turn the car to start the other two..

The car does need a wash and a shine, but thats not really on the list at the mo.. along with xmas coming time is limited so not getting alot of time this month to play about with it. :(


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/38E0CE6A-A1E2-42BD-82D6-2552C718B2A3-8875-00000AD449A31E68.jpg

Its new aggressive look :-D
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/88122613-34EF-4B0B-9693-3D4A4DF46633-8875-00000AD45533DDA9.jpg


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[Lukeus101]

Looking good mate :) keep up the good work

[Dan1971]

Great work with the wheels ....

[daytona365]

Does look mean without the front bumper..............

[Cally180]

few up to date pictures, tell me what you's all think :)

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/DF295F39-B494-4467-BE1A-BD5711783BBD-2870-000002F825C2F82E.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/73761B4E-E0D0-4759-9930-7ABD38DCBD02-2870-000002F809EC783F.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/6533AEA6-EA1B-43C9-B6E8-3348B7841696-2870-000002F8050F530C.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/823EE7F2-7548-456D-90E8-F5B90EAD8EA9-2870-000002F7FF78423A.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/DAF3AED4-2B37-4EBF-9D30-A4800725C432-2870-000002F7F2306ADD.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/6579A5C7-2097-4CA6-B6AC-7295B56E8801-2870-000002F7ED26BB4E.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/6417D698-1C4E-4000-8937-32CF48C230CC-2870-000002F7E4276199.jpg


And my lastest engine Mod..

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/9CFEB725-D6DB-4A8C-8FAA-CC61B6B0D190-832-00000075C1AEFB3E.jpg

[talkingcars]

Looking neat but do you still have a headunit fitted?

You also should get a filter on the throttle bypass pipe.

[Cally180]

Looking neat but do you still have a headunit fitted?

You also should get a filter on the throttle bypass pipe.

yeah I'm still waiting on a few bits here and there like the filter and a few others.

headunit, as in CD player?



plans to get ready for January's track day are:

Decat
Sort the brakes again
Fit rear strut brace
Fit track tyres

[grimmy]

Get the decat as soon as. I got mine fitted yesterday and am completely in love with it the noise is epic and it has deffo gave a few more ponies got a slippy diff box fitted as well which is awesome as well.car is looking smart btw.

[talkingcars]

headunit, as in CD player?


Yes

[Cally180]

Yes

No.. Only basic heater controls and the dash itself is left inside.

[talkingcars]

Just wondering as you have Kenwood on the door........................

[Cally180]

Just wondering as you have Kenwood on the door........................

was in tribute to the old one that was fitted :whistle:

[Ritchy]

Needs lows now

[ZRed]

Not feeling the shopping list on the door. Looks like you rolled into Halfords and bought what they had. Cheapens your hard work IMO.

[Cally180]

Update:

spent a few hours today on the car setting it up for the upcoming Track day, on the 27th. we had a few more stickers to put on including a sunstrip, so got that done,


the main jobs left where:

- Bleed brakes
- Change tyres
- Decat
- Rear Strut


had been onto Opie Oils and got ourselves some Dot 5.1 brake fluid and even got a few Opie oil stickers to match... and an air freshener ;)

so the brakes got done along with changing a few washers on the rear calliper due to it leaking - and that was a job done!

we also had a chance to put a Snap-on diagnostic box onto the car, as when it did come back from its 1st outing it brought the engine management light on. No more than 6 faults appeared :nugget: which ain't too bad as two or more where the VIS units..

faults turned out to be the lambda sensor but that cleared no bother and also flagged up that the oxygen sensor was at fault, had a spare so swapped them over and that was another - Job done!

tyre are getting done next weekend got a set of pirelli p zero Corsa semi slicks to put on, maybe not as good as what I wanted, R888's, but its the next best thing, still up there with Yokohama Advans I'd say...


also removed the remaining door card, so still looking to move these on, and stripped a few wee bits and bobs as and where possible. the next thing is to perspex the windows and do away with the glass and electric window motors as the Zed continues with its diet :)


so that just leaves-

- Decat
- rear strut

if these don't get done by the the 27th it ain't a big loss as its all about getting out and enjoying the track day but would like to see them done sooner rather than later.


as an extra note, the suspension I showed up in a different post, decided not to go with the springs as they wont be up to the job, but what about the dampers? would they suit standard springs? I know that if you put uprated springs with standard shockers it gives you a bit of a bounce but how would this react the other way around - standard springs with uprated shockers? and would they shockers even be up to the job rating wise? again was just an extra wee bit of thinking, as I've got the suspension kit there and as its free I'd like to do something with it...




as its stands now :)

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/0A23ED7C-A182-4EDD-80C1-92C5A1C39C04-1763-000002516D5FEB11.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/5BCE7979-DC6F-48D3-A284-06A45FE916E3-1763-00000251782ECF7F.jpg


and if anyone notices.. yes the opie oil stickers is a bit squint.. hahaha!

[Ritchy]

Looking good!

[Noobrider]

Looks the biz, enjoy the track day. I reverted back to standard suspension and didn't regret it. The car stayed very flat through the bends and stuck pretty well despite the damp conditions and some part worn Dunlop Sport MAxx's, although I did step them up to 225/45's.

Drive the car on track to decide what you need to do to it. Its all about acceleration out of the corners. Watch out for your brakes fading early on, using heel and toe really saves the brake pads but gives you good stopping power.

Most importantly, have fun

[Cally180]

Looks the biz, enjoy the track day. I reverted back to standard suspension and didn't regret it. The car stayed very flat through the bends and stuck pretty well despite the damp conditions and some part worn Dunlop Sport MAxx's, although I did step them up to 225/45's.

Drive the car on track to decide what you need to do to it. Its all about acceleration out of the corners. Watch out for your brakes fading early on, using heel and toe really saves the brake pads but gives you good stopping power.

Most importantly, have fun


with the suspension set-up I don't plan on making any changes this time around due to not having too much to complain about with it being standard for now. what I would like to know is what sort of affect would uprated dampers and standard springs have?

we are hoping to a good turn out the brakes this time as after this track day we might consider upgraded to better pads, was considering Yellowstuff pads but I know EBC is a swear word on here haha!! :police:

[Mark S]

with the suspension set-up I don't plan on making any changes this time around due to not having too much to complain about with it being standard for now. what I would like to know is what sort of affect would uprated dampers and standard springs have?

we are hoping to a good turn out the brakes this time as after this track day we might consider upgraded to better pads, was considering Yellowstuff pads but I know EBC is a sware word on here haha!! :police:

yellow stuff pads are very good, but you need to change them as soon as they are down to 3 or 4mm else they will crumble away. You shouldn't really suffer fade with yellowstuff.
Blue stuff are available as a special order, you would need to replace both front and rear pads at the same time if going blue, they will eat discs.

as for suspension, adjustable (damping) coilovers with some decent spring rates or a box of various springs, that way you can work out a decent spring rate for you and the track. Combine that with decent camber and you'll be carrying a lot more speed through the corners.

Carrying the speed through the corners will help save the brakes, but remember, brakes are for braking and gears are for going quicker, yes, you need to be in the right gear for the corner but using the gearbox to help you slow down can be quite expensive when you compare a rebuild or replacement gearbox against a set of pads. Heel and toe if done right will give you an ultra smooth downshift which helps keep the car settled and balanced.

If brakes are a mojor concern, a very cheap upgrade is accord type r calipers and 300mm discs.

[talkingcars]

....was considering Yellowstuff pads but I know EBC is a sware word on here haha!! :police:

Nought wrong with yellowstuff laddie.

[talkingcars]

was in tribute to the old one that was fitted :whistle:

and alpine? LOL - only jesting.

[Noobrider]

Green stuff are a good compromise but we have had some great performance from Mintex pads once they have been bedded in properly.

[Cally180]

Green stuff are a good compromise but we have had some great performance from Mintex pads once they have been bedded in properly.

That what I run just now is a set of fast road mintex pads, will see how they perform on their 2nd use, and maybe take it from there.

[Cally180]

UPDATE TIME:


well this Sunday will see the Yellow Zed return to the track after its original outing in October and seeing January being cancelled.

since its first outing in October I would like to think its came on a bit with the following mods / repairs being done:


replacement inlet manifold


replacement VIS units


Force fed Induction feed


Dot 5.1 Racing Brake fluid


Replaced Coolant with new


track day tyres

along with a bit of a cosmetic changes to both body and wheels and a bit more further stripping out removing anything that just isn't required.


at the weekend we done a few finishing touches, like removed the remaining sound proofing, and considering where and how to mount a camera to record a few laps and get it fuelled up with spare fuel and all the bits to go with it.. still to sort the camera out, was thinking inside the hole where the passengers air bag was..


I was wanted to De-cat it and fit a rear strut brace but I haven't really had the time or bothered to crawl about under the car and remove the old cat to do it... so that can be the 1st job for it next time (if it survives Sunday) as for the strut brace, Trying to get a welder or someone with a welder to get it done is mission impossible almost.. I have had a few guys say its not a bother but then fall through.. BUT.. I might have that done this week at some point and if I do then I will be removing the existing 'parcel shelf frame' as thats kidding on its a strut brace just now...


on another note.. Me and my door cards will be parting way with one and another soon :clap:

... I wonder who'll end up with them :whistle:


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/5659D15E-C8BD-4AA0-84BF-A39768477DCA-1763-000002517C8FE903.jpg


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/1D53576F-2FD1-4DC0-8A87-7757735FA380-2272-000001D527B57DAD_zpsd77fe38f.jpg


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/IMG_0799_zps5984c820.jpg

[Ritchy]

Looking good callum

[BUCKYDEVIL]

Nice update Cally & I am gonna try to be at Knockhill for Sunday but checked Knockhill site and seen that they are charging even for spectators so that's kinda putting me off
But if weather is good I wont mind making it a good day out, will let you know later in the week mate,
And who blagged those door cards then ? seen that they sold for next to nowt so someone got a wee Billy bargain..

[Cally180]

Nice update Cally & I am gonna try to be at Knockhill for Sunday but checked Knockhill site and seen that they are charging even for spectators so that's kinda putting me off
But if weather is good I wont mind making it a good day out, will let you know later in the week mate,
And who blagged those door cards then ? seen that they sold for next to nowt so someone got a wee Billy bargain..

What's the changes for spectators?? its looking to be a good week (cold but good) so here is hoping it can last till Sunday.


as for the door cards I'm sure there will be a update to someone's post :whistle:

[Smokey]

I will be up there for Lewis' first Karting meet so if Cally was still about, could chuck the cards in my boot. Just saying.

[BUCKYDEVIL]

What's the changes for spectators?? its looking to be a good week (cold but good) :

Entrance fee for adults is £8 on the day, not much but dont think there should be any fee to watch.
And Blair that offer might be much appreciated if needed.
Will let you know.

[Cally180]

I'm sure its been £8 on the day for a while now has it not?? maybe not and just me..

[Smokey]

£6 pre booked, would check the weather first though!

If I am available I will be going to watch but will defo be there from 4pm onwards.

[Cally180]

READY TO RACE!!

car has been preped and loaded onto the trailer for tomorrow mornings knockhill adventure.

Today's was about checking fuild levels and last min touches. Nothing major if am honest but I was let loose with a hole saw aswell so with that and getting a welder it resulted in this...



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/E082F224-2866-48DD-825D-8C747741E17C-670-0000002EF95689B9_zps5f4d265d.jpg


Didn't have time to paint so will have to stay the way it is.. And my battery drilled killed two battery's so I had to stop cutting holes haha!


I would I have a picture of it on the back of the trailer ready but I was rushing about like mad at the end working in the dark..


So this is it pre trailer action


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/6053BD7C-2FF3-43A3-802C-3E5D122F2619-670-0000002EFEEB58B9_zpsbab908e7.jpg


Will hopefully see a few of you's up there if spectating or even better... Joining in :D

[BUCKYDEVIL]

Looking good pal, see you up there.

[grimmy]

Have a good un mate.

[Smokey]

Yup, see you there mate, car looks good. Will soon be running alongside the site track car!

[Cally180]

Yup, see you there mate, car looks good. Will soon be running alongside the site track car!

if we don't kill it 1st :laugh:

[Cally180]

a cheeky picture from Sundays action...


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/97FCFEFB-DE89-4076-8D78-E7CCE337574B-3091-00000235176A0757_zpsc0445ce7.jpg




and once it had retired..

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/58790_337126869741395_325702292_n_zps194e9fc4.jpg


still to have a wee look at it as I've kind of just ditched it on the drive, as it did end up in the grass and gravel and got bogged in so... hopefully not to much damage and just a lot of dirt if anything.

still thinking its a little tail happy now, and my only upgrade has been the rear srtut (smokey approved ;) haha ) and tyres.

Thinking there just might not be a lot of grip in the back tyres as the fronts seemed good on the day and had the better tread.. still to have a good look and think tbh.

[talkingcars]

Lower or upper rear strut?

[Cally180]

Lower or upper rear strut?

its the first picture on this page (post 133)


home made upper rear strut :pirate2:

[talkingcars]

so you need a lower one.

[Cally180]

Today I spent all day cleaning the Zed bringing it back to its best and removing all the stones I had collected from last Sunday. ( got enough to make a driveway haha )

Good clean under the arches and at the same time checking for any play and removing the wheels. no damage or wear and tear so mechanically she's ready to run again..

As for the rear end being tail happy... I think I found my issues



..... Rotational tyres.... I have on the passenger side the correct wheels but on the drivers side at the rear I have a wheel that's for the passenger side ie I have 3 passenger tyres and one driver side.... How I never noticed this is madness! But can explain a lot I guess.

I must have checks my passenger side then checked the front drivers and never seen the rear one! Damn!

Had a check on eBay and found a pair of Pirelli P zero Corsa tyres for £70 posted and with 4mm tread so considering them..

After that I put the Zed away and started playing about with this..



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/6AE76AFE-5C1A-4DED-8C29-A05D6C240545-6299-000005DD84A05E10_zps3b37a832.jpg


It's a 1.2 8v punto, and it was free! Well it was the girlfriends but she has went and got a new car and doesn't want it no more.. So now it's mine


Needs a new sump and rocker cover gasket along with a back box. Still taxed and mot'd so might just tart it up and use it as a runner :)


Think the KV6 would fit in this haha!!

[BUCKYDEVIL]

Wrong rotation of the tyres explains alot & good to see it's nothing out of sorts
I had a little Punto before the ZS, mega cheap to run & great in the city I miss the turning circle it has at times.

[Cally180]

Wrong rotation of the tyres explains alot & good to see it's nothing out of sorts
I had a little Punto before the ZS, mega cheap to run & great in the city I miss the turning circle it has at times.

I knew it was slippy on the track last Sunday but it was every corner it was so tail happy... Felt like a Beemer rather than a MG haha!

Was thinking the 205/50's could have been an issue maybe just a little to tall but well its not a major difference to cause such a change in handling. The front driver side tyre has a slight score line in it from the arch catching it at the hairpin so will try and roll the arches out a bit as well.

Not too bad overall I think.

Could be on the hunt for two 17" alloys if any one has some.

[peterzs]

We have a 16v Dynamic, Auto Punto, goes well.

[Noobrider]

I found mine was very tail happy at Blyton although it was wet. No such issues at Cadwell this weekend...just blew the clutch up though lol. Lightened flywheel, here we come along with an uprated clutch.

[Cally180]

I found mine was very tail happy at Blyton although it was wet. No such issues at Cadwell this weekend...just blew the clutch up though lol. Lightened flywheel, here we come along with an uprated clutch.


See our track was drying out yet still tail happy but the tyres need changing so that's 1st on the cards.

Would be good to have a site track day with us all ;).

[Cally180]

A few picture for tomorrows action. Not a lot changed to the car from last time aprt from two new tyres on the rear. 3rd time out so let hope it's a good one!

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/81151329-15E7-4060-97D5-2FE250F345D9-24694-0000155C03572D55_zps5efef532.jpg


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/0BF8C899-F929-454E-BA1B-8E8CC8AA6A34-24694-0000155BFD5A7A8F_zps5937610e.jpg


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[BUCKYDEVIL]

Have a great day mate and hope the sun shines for you all, also hope the new rear wheels are all that was needed to stop the twitchy arse.. Enjoy

[Smokey]

Have fun mate :)

[Ritchy]

Good luvk mate! Hopefully it stays dry for you!

[Cally180]

Knockhill April 21st

Well today was race day and what a mix of a day it was. Started off with heavy rain and I'm pretty sure I lost a Saxo in the spray coming off the other cars at one point. But the rain stopped being heavy about 11 and by 1pm it was a sunny and the track was dry.

As for the car behaving ... What a difference the tyres made, was only a set of toyo proxes but so much better on the wet corners. I got a sticky throttle that stuck on andkept the car rev out but it seemed to be just a one off and wasn't on track.... And the other belter off a issue that was maybe myself to blame was I left.... And lost the coolent cap haha. Stuffed it with a rag and tied it down and help up all day.

Had a good race with a Redtop Nova but was better on the corners and passed a Redtop Corsa and a clio sport. Passed a BMW 330 and a few mx5s and saxo's, again not munched touched it on the straights, there was a pair of civics that where quicker (not much) on the straight but when it came to corners they had me everytime.

Guy with an evo I got talking to was impressed with how the zed was running and said he was surprised how it went on the main drag and round the other side of the track. And also got a few others with positive feedback about the MG ... Think they where more surprised that it was quicker than they thought.

So as the day went on it was a bone dry track and the MG was flying, what a difference a dry track makes. All in all came back with no broken parts or bumps so good day and managed about 60+miles round the track.

No action pictures as it was just me up today but a few that I managed to snap as I went.


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/9DB019BB-86D1-4675-A99D-97CF62E12A4B-26751-000016C56FD5E5A9_zps462218d6.jpg


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http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/A4A40D2E-0992-4BBB-8C17-6E7FA3443AF8-26751-000016C53669C7D9_zps7edd5c93.jpg


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/B1C682A7-5D3F-48E6-BF1A-2A930DDA2389-26751-000016C53C8FD5E0_zps209a8048.jpg


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http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/72B0C473-C194-4F20-9F72-478C904AFEFE-26751-000016C569F81535_zps1c06bc19.jpg

[Ritchy]

Great, glad its still running okay, must be close on 100k now! Haha

[Cally180]

Great, glad its still running okay, must be close on 100k now! Haha

Haha still sitting strong at 99

Also got asked off one of the Knockhill guys that the MG would be ideal for super lap Scotland as its track ready.. In may I think it is, you get a hot lap and they put your car on the rolling road and you compete in your power to weight group. 100-200bhp 201-300bhp and so on.

[Ritchy]

With its stickers it must be more than 300 now

[Cally180]

That one on the bonnet adds 50bhp alone..

[peterzs]

Great to see its still up and running.

And going well.

Good mix of cars going round.

[stamford]

Did the Land Rover take a wrong turning? :huh:

Well done on impressing the others out there, good to see some shocked looks! :D

[petet16]

Did the Land Rover take a wrong turning? :huh:

Well done on impressing the others out there, good to see some shocked looks! :D


I was just thinking a Landie wouldn't be my weapon of choice for a track day:blink:

[Cally180]

Haha It was a classic car parade... They done a charity run and there managed to fill the track with classic cars all the way around

The last picture is a MG v8 but what is it?? Looked smart so it did.

[petet16]

It's an RV8 I think, a limited production run from around 1994 ish using Heritage shells

[stamford]

I was just thinking a Landie wouldn't be my weapon of choice for a track day:blink:

Unless you had a habit of going on the green stuff!

[petet16]

There is that of course.

[Cally180]

It's an RV8 I think, a limited production run from around 1994 ish using Heritage shells

There was two of them there looked the part, loads of MG midgets and everything else from lotus etc good turn out but ate into my track time lol.

I had to take a picture of the landie just to see what people said haha

[petet16]

There's some tasty cars on the parade pic's, a few early MG's, what is the open tourer, it looks 1930's.

[Noobrider]

car is looking great and glad to see you using it in anger - invest in a cheap video camera to share and relive the laps. I got mine for under £20, well worth the investment

[Cally180]

found a few clips on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRKTiO1gHng

long video of all the cars out on the day going round and im in it for a few snips.
in it for the 1st 45secs and then reappear at 11mins 10sec


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGOlAWfualw

in this for the whole video having a chase with a Nova Redtop. the camera man is more interested in the Evo mind you haha!


a camera is a must for next time!

[peterzs]

certainly stands out, looking good.

Wet track was like Brands, I tiptoed round and came in after 2 laps!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cally180]

Little update:

So last Sunday was its 3rd track day and today was my chance to give it the once over since then. After giving it a good clean and check, no major issue to report. No leaks and all levels good, oil level is down a bit but I'd imaging its the type of driving its getting, its burning a little, but as I said no leaks to report.

I knew about a ZS v6 in the scrappy near my way, so I took a wee trip to see what I could acquire from it...

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/null_zps7b3d17d6.jpg



And my new mod is for today...


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/null_zps92b86f02.jpg


So set about fitting it, and it was a 10min job, opened it up and drained it then fitted:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/null_zps82ad66a7.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/null_zps5985cd53.jpg


All for £20

So for the next track day the Zed is needing the breaks cleaned up and an oil and filter change. Defo need this decat done, I need more power haha.

Been thinking as well, what else can I get out of this kv6 without going over the top. I've seen people put VXR injectors into other vauxhall engines and same with fords where they put the better parts of a Zetec and fit to CVH engine ... So on and so on....

[Tomoose]

High-lift cams, decat, new headers and a remap - should see 210-220bhp :)

Love this car, nice to see it's doing you proud. :)

[Cally180]

High-lift cams, decat, new headers and a remap - should see 210-220bhp :)

Love this car, nice to see it's doing you proud. :)


Decat is a must, remap and Cams, due to the cost and this is a cheep track car, is very doubtful. If I was getting a remap done cheep yeah. Would be looking at wee touches that can make a difference.

Think an adjustable fuel pressure regulator would make much of a difference?

[BUCKYDEVIL]

Decat is a must, remap and Cams, due to the cost and this is a cheep track car, is very doubtful. If I was getting a remap done cheep yeah. Would be looking at wee touches that can make a difference.

Think an adjustable fuel pressure regulator would make much of a difference?

Think your pretty much at your limit mate with Stainless Zorst,good induction
and well serviced then go Decat, after that your into bigger bucks.
Dont think pressure regulator would make much difference tbh as it's not something that's talked about much.
Like you said it really didnt cost you much so best to have fun with it as it is.
Could look out for some used handling mods I supppose if you wanted to look to improve, coilovers etc

[Cally180]

Think your pretty much at your limit mate with Stainless Zorst,good induction
and well serviced then go Decat, after that your into bigger bucks.
Dont think pressure regulator would make much difference tbh as it's not something that's talked about much.
Like you said it really didnt cost you much so best to have fun with it as it is.
Could look out for some used handling mods I supppose if you wanted to look to improve, coilovers etc

true, that's what I'm thinking, without spending big.

was hoping that there was a bit of info on uprating a few standard part with other engines, i.e injectors etc.

the suspension is one I would like to improve, not that it can be lowered that much but would love it to be just a little bit stiffer.

[BUCKYDEVIL]

The Powerflex bushes might be a good way forward without spending too much,to firm things up
as more than likely the ones on MK1 will be getting past there best by now.

[Noobrider]

apart from a lightened flywheel, all the other mods centre around getting all the power down onto the track. Our little Pumesta is testament to that. with only 125Bhp it out performs the 180 at the moment, its faster out of the corners and carries more speed into them. Thats where quick laps come from. Most tracks your top speed will be 110 - 120mph at best.

The other obvious thing is - lose more weight thats the cheapest mod.

[Cally180]

apart from a lightened flywheel, all the other mods centre around getting all the power down onto the track. Our little Pumesta is testament to that. with only 125Bhp it out performs the 180 at the moment, its faster out of the corners and carries more speed into them. Thats where quick laps come from. Most tracks your top speed will be 110 - 120mph at best.

The other obvious thing is - lose more weight thats the cheapest mod.

true that, weight loss is always on my list, I have went wild with a hole saw inside and still looking to take more off. thinking about pulling the whole dash out, as I have it in bits, but only really need the speedo and heater controls.


still keeping an eye out for polycarbonate perspex so I can remove the windows and electric motors and also cut the doors out leaving just the door skins.

[Tomoose]

Great project this! It looks fantastic!

You ditched the air conditioning yet? Probably a good 20kg to be saved there!

Definitely strip the dash out. Maybe relocate the battery to the boot or back sear area to help weight distribution?

Some proper lightweight wheels would make all the difference too. Unsprung mass is your enemy!!

[sneekyparrot]

I have already dumped the dash / abs / stock loom etc.
But I have had to add weight back in to the cage / chassis pickups to reduce the twisting thru the chassis, u can't just chop away and hope it all goes hunky dory.
You need to be picking up the front and rear suspension / a pillars / b pillars / gusset the screen area etc. I have stitch welded the chassis but that's not for everyone but I will be pushing 350hp+ thru it.

P.

[Cally180]

Great project this! It looks fantastic!

You ditched the air conditioning yet? Probably a good 20kg to be saved there!

Definitely strip the dash out. Maybe relocate the battery to the boot or back sear area to help weight distribution?

Some proper lightweight wheels would make all the difference too. Unsprung mass is your enemy!!

I would ditch the air con if I could get a belt ready to fit on in its place.

And lightweight alloys is going down the right idea, its the things like that, make the difference.

At the same time but the ZS is not going to be in the same class when it comes to it as a maxed out fiesta clio or corsa. When it comes to it but cars of its own class, shape, and engine size, I don't think I have been beat of any, and passed plenty.

I did get beat of a Citroen ZX but it was quick and probably had a 2litre turbo in it and not standard.

[Cally180]

I have already dumped the dash / abs / stock loom etc.
But I have had to add weight back in to the cage / chassis pickups to reduce the twisting thru the chassis, u can't just chop away and hope it all goes hunky dory.
You need to be picking up the front and rear suspension / a pillars / b pillars / gusset the screen area etc. I have stitch welded the chassis but that's not for everyone but I will be pushing 350hp+ thru it.

P.

This being my 1st proper track car I just want fun out of it, but you are right, and if I do it again I would be wanting the full car seem welded and have a proper solid shell.

[Mark S]

weight loss;

yes there are some great gains to be had, the air con system really doesn't weigh half as much as you think it does, but is worth removing.
poly carb windows will save 1kg per corner, most people foolishly leave in the rear quarter and upright runners - if you are chasing the last few kg, remove this and fit a single piece rear window, it looks cool, look at the vx btcc insignia (last years) that had 1 piece rear window.
you may save 4kg by spending 200quid on perspex, but you could remove the steering lock for free and save more than half that.

relocating the battery to the rear of the passenger seat costs little (40quid in new cables and fia cut switch) and helps a little with weight.

powerflex bushes - if you need to change you may as well go spherical bearing, the cost difference if marginal over polyflex yet the difference is 10x greater.

The intake/plenum is key to power output and the throttle body car proved this. AW who races in cockshoot modded a r800 plenum and finished 3rd overall at Don whilst up against 190 ZR's driven by david Coulthard (been around since the 190 series, so no ameture to the series), so whilst independent dyno stats are not available at present, this is worthwhile of consideration. (this is a mod that is being worked on with te intent of producing back to back dyno results of any power increase)

Exhaust manifold are in the and design process - and I don't mean the junk from janspeed - but the benefits on std or 270's may not be worth the cost, although likely no more and probably less than janspeed - again subject to dyno results, it is thought that the best results of flow would be achieved with 285 cams - but anyway, specifically designed lenth and diameter of primaries and secondaries of equal length is the key here, but for ultimate power may mean moving the cat location or doing away with it.

But all of the above is futile if you can't drive the thing to its max, so tution for many is a key benefit...

but grip and suspension is the biggest key (assuming you've learnt how to drive it in the first place), yes a powerful car can produce a fast lap even driven averagely, but a less powerful car driven well can produce a quicker lap, yet still, a car that has been made to handle can out perform and embarrass cars much more powerful cars driven averagely.

chassis, suspension, spring rates, damping, tyres, rims are probably the easiest and most cost effective way to building a car that can produce a quick lap.
I will touch on just one example here - many people think more rubber produced more grip, and to some extent that is true, a tyre with no tread pattern will have most rubber - ie. a slick, but the fool puts over wide tyres on a rim thinking more rubber means more grip - I have even seem 225's on mk1 straights!, whereas the thinker will look at the wheel width and choose a tyre that sits squarely - and on a 7j rim a 195 fits square and 205 on a 7.5j (yes, rover despite having no money worked that one out for us) will produce more overall grip when pushed to the limit than something thats over tyred.

Of course, to make use of the cheaply available used race slicks you will need a rim of appropriate diameter and spring rates to suit - but all of this is generally paid for by the second or third set of tyres.

camber, geometry - toe in / out front and rear are aspects that need attention, possibly before throwing money at engine tweaks that produce little gain, whereas suspension and grip is very cost effective, it is easy (given the knowledge) to produce a relatively standard nasp 180 that can out perform a forced induction (even track modified) zs180 supercharged -this has been proved.

[Ritchy]

Great post

[Cally180]

15 days to go!


so there is only 15 days till the next hot hatch day and the following things are on the to do list:



Serivce
clean brakes up
Strip more weight
de-cat



so today I set about giving it a service since I had a box of goodies arrive,


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/null_zps0bac8d4e.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/CalluM_050/media/null_zps0bac8d4e.jpg.html)


that was 160+ miles on its old oil which was 3 track days. so will try and keep it up on keeping it fresh after its 3rd outing.

easy enough, job done... while the car was jacked up I thought I might aswell start trying to get the Cat off... No chance!! its on there solid, and rolling about on the floor ain't making it easy, I need either a ramp or I might just chop it right off and clamp in a new bit to replace it.


so I started seeing what else I could pull off it before giving up for the day and when removing the plastic around the steering wheel I found this..


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/null_zps032ff549.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/CalluM_050/media/null_zps032ff549.jpg.html)


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/null_zps08917b94.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/CalluM_050/media/null_zps08917b94.jpg.html)


A spare fob taped under the steering wheel... is that something MG done, kept a spare in there?? :unsure:


another wee job was re-routing my hazard switch :)

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/null_zpsd80fa57c.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/CalluM_050/media/null_zpsd80fa57c.jpg.html)


not a major update and not too much really to be done to the car for its next outing. I do still have that uprated suspension kit from a civic lying there and was considering lowering the rear end with it but I'm thinking it will upset the balance a little and not gain anything. I do want to strip my head lights out and copy this, little bit of weight loss in doing it but mainly for looks if anything :innocent:



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/T2eC16ZUE9s3wDco7BRTbTrnIK60_12_zps9825abe1.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/CalluM_050/media/T2eC16ZUE9s3wDco7BRTbTrnIK60_12_zps9825abe1.jpg.ht ml)

[petet16]

lol at the key fob.

[Ritchy]

Haha, ehm id keep that fob handy incase it needs it to start, unless its had a push start in the past

[BUCKYDEVIL]

That's brilliant with the fob, gonna check mine now..
wonder if anyone else finds a spare ?
Would the headlight removal not work more against you than benefit if weight loss with creating more drag ?

[Cally180]

That's brilliant with the fob, gonna check mine now..
wonder if anyone else finds a spare ?
Would the headlight removal not work more against you than benefit if weight loss with creating more drag ?


I wouldn't be removing them but more just keeping the lens in place.

I know what your meaning if I was to put the mesh in, that would cause drag as such..

[talkingcars]

Not much point in taping the fob there, the Lucas 5AS doesn't have a proximity sensor and is set up on the ZS (and ZR) not to immobilise unless activated by pressing the fob.

You could put a flush piece of metal or Perspex where the headlights sit to keep the drag down.

[Supercharged_Z]

weight loss;

poly carb windows will save 1kg per corner, most people foolishly leave in the rear quarter and upright runners - if you are chasing the last few kg, remove this and fit a single piece rear window,


(even track modified) zs180 supercharged -this has been proved.

Poly carb windows can save up to 14 kg if you take out the window regulators. However the rear quarter windows are actually perspex already so dont bother.

Also having owned most of the ZS supercharged cars that have been on track, it indeed has not been proved at all, however the post is 100% get the chassis right first then look for power.

[Supercharged_Z]

have you drilled holes in your rear bumper? can let the drag out but may alter rear downforce slightly.

[daytona365]

Dont forget, your weight. No point shaving all that weight off car, if you are a fat ba****d lol....................................

[Cally180]

have you drilled holes in your rear bumper? can let the drag out but may alter rear downforce slightly.


No but I might consider doing this... but wouldn't be anything OTT.



Dont forget, your weight. No point shaving all that weight off car, if you are a fat ba****d lol....................................


Im a 30" waist and weigh 12 stone haha! :-D:-D :rofl:

[BUCKYDEVIL]

Could lose the spoiler mate, but takes away from the looks I think..

[Cally180]

Could lose the spoiler mate, but takes away from the looks I think..

the spoiler is one of the reasons to have the car haha!

[ZRed]

I see this is up for sale

[Cally180]

I see this is up for sale

Just testing to see what offers I could get for it...

But the plan is still to keep it and continue taking it to knockhill


July the 7th is its next day out.

[Cally180]

Had the Yellow zed out today, giving it a wee tick over keeping it in good shape and all running as it should.


all the usual checks making sure the fan comes on etc.. and I noticed a small "ticking" coming from the inlet manifold when up to temp'.

now I had replaced the manifold and it has been silent up until now, but it isn't a tick as such it had before (a dead rattle)... there is circular cylinder shaped sensor just up from the throttle body on the manifold with two connections going into it, one being the loom the other a quick release fitting. when disconnecting the sensor the tick goes away.. now could that be the sensor or just the fact you are disconnecting that the fault lies within the manifold..

not had a chance to give the car a good drive since end of april, so not able to tell if there is a power loss..

[Ritchy]

Evap canistor?

[talkingcars]

That's the purge valve and it;s working as it should.

[grimmy]

Yip like James says purge valve and very normal.

[Cally180]

Not an issue then?? Or is it signs on the manifold slowly on it way again??

[talkingcars]

No - any excess vapour from the fuel tank is absorbed into the carbon granules in the cylinder, this vapour is then released into the inlet manifold in a controlled manor, it is doing what it should.

[grimmy]

Not an issue then?? Or is it signs on the manifold slowly on it way again??

Not an issue.its to do with unburnt fuel vapour being purged or something and was needed to make the kv6 pass emissions tests if I remember correctly.I thi k James and Pete no more about it.:bow:

[talkingcars]

All the K series cars have the system but it seems that as the KV6 runs higher fuel pressure so produces more vapour when fuel is pumped back to the tank.

[Cally180]

It has arrived....



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/null_zps63ae537f.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/CalluM_050/media/null_zps63ae537f.jpg.html)

[Dave]

Nice plastic bag, pity about that bit of scrap on top of it :p lol

Cheers
Dave

[Cally180]

UPDATE:

So the yellow peril (its new name ;) ) is once again ready to be let loose round knockhill.
since last time it now has its (Zred) decat fitted and what a grunt it has now ha!



it is needing one exhaust clamp on the backbox as its starting to blow and rusting away but apart from giving the brakes a once over and checking levels, we are good to go this Sunday coming.


sitting hiding in the dark awaiting race day.
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/null_zpsc2fa6605.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/CalluM_050/media/null_zpsc2fa6605.jpg.html)


so here is hoping the weather turns good, and we manage to get a full days action from it! :-D

[Ritchy]

Good luck!

[peterzs]

thats my name on Xpower.

peterzs
YELLOW PERIL

Car looks good, so pleased it went to a good home and not broken, was tempted when it was up for sale, but no more parking space!!!!

Have fun.

[M17TT180]

It has arrived....



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/null_zps63ae537f.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/CalluM_050/media/null_zps63ae537f.jpg.html)

Now where have I seen that before??!!

[Noobrider]

I fitted a cherry bomb as a decat to try and quieten the cherrybomb rear silencer, didnt work but is great as a decat. Also off tracking this Sunday at Blyton Park...its supposed to be scorching hot

[Cally180]

I fitted a cherry bomb as a decat to try and quieten the cherrybomb rear silencer, didnt work but is great as a decat. Also off tracking this Sunday at Blyton Park...its supposed to be scorching hot

I seen the post on that, I was going to chop and bolt on a home-made decat, but didn't want to chop the stainless exhaust.

had a look at the weather and will be checking it every day until Sunday, its meant to be 20 degree's ... that like unheard of weather for Knockhill! :w00t:

good luck for Sunday!

[Cally180]

All set for tomorrow and what a day it looking to be.

If anyone is up feel free to come and say hi otherwise I'll update you's when back :).



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/null_zpsc6f6cfda.jpg

[peterzs]

Best of luck, fly the flag for all the Yellow ones, and all the other ZS's of course.

Looks the Biz.

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::hooray::hooray::hoo ray:

[Cally180]

SO track day was today...

and well looking at it positively but ended poorly.



only got 3 sessions due to a blown out tyre :( and with not having any spares that was it game over. tried a few tyre guys up there but with no luck so called it a day.


what a day it was aswell, one of the hottest days I seen up there and a good turn out by the jap crowds.


back to the Zed, session 3 and 2 laps to go, taking the last few turns before the straight and it just felt a little out, done the lap but on the last lap same place, going left the car would just slide.. then followed by the sound of a flat tyre. pitted and gave a check, the inside wall of the tyre had giving way and well... exploded and shown its inner metal.


maybe to add to the tyre was a Pirelli semi slick... damn you Pirelli your at it again haha!



a wee picture to show:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/null_zpsd3c10d9f.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/CalluM_050/media/null_zpsd3c10d9f.jpg.html)


on the races we did get (you'll see in the picture below), we had a good race and was actually holding me up the celica behind me. The nova saloon next to me was probably the fastest thing in the group and we got a good race with him but he did always get past after 2-3laps.


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/null_zps9440d64c.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/CalluM_050/media/null_zps9440d64c.jpg.html)

the chevette next to the nova had a redtop in it and we passed that, along with the big volvo and was catching the 206, very even group with a bmw 328, big old capri, few mx5's, and a few civics. the integra that with the nova where the two that where only clearly faster on the straight. everything else we could hold out on the stright, even a clio 172.

the Zed ran great, what a rip, pop and gurgle it has now with the decat, brakes went well for when it was out and no over heating issues. mechanically it all held up well. and apart from needing a new set of tyres on the front and maybe pads, its sitting ready to go again.


start of the day:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/null_zps9d8fe1d4.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/CalluM_050/media/null_zps9d8fe1d4.jpg.html)



and end of the day:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/null_zps0394eb5a.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/CalluM_050/media/null_zps0394eb5a.jpg.html)


will try and see if there is any track pictures appear but I'm doubting it, since it was a jap day they took the spot light.

also went to record the 3rd session and for some reason my camera knew better than me and only wanted to record the 1st 3mins. so will get that up as well.

[Cally180]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa255/CalluM_050/947208_507464099307816_1111160512_n_zps94d18a5c.jp g (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/CalluM_050/media/947208_507464099307816_1111160512_n_zps94d18a5c.jp g.html)

[Ritchy]

Looking good, sounds like its holding up pretty well

[peterzs]

Not running over the kerbs!!

Looked a great day for it, glad the car performed well.

[Cally180]

Not running over the kerbs!!

Looked a great day for it, glad the car performed well.


I know haha must try harder to keep on the racing line lol! that was took at the hairpin, bottom of the main straight. lots of heavy braking.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWipL40INLo


only video I can find and its a bit poor, why do people insist on holding the camera all wrong!!!

only see me pass twice, the deep noise you hear is the Zed :D

[peterzs]

Sounded the best one out there.

Be good if Smokey can make it out with his car.

[Noobrider]

unlucky mate, I bought 4 new tyres for my track day as the goodyears were getting a bit past it triggering the ABS under heavy braking.

Car really looks the part and sounds good in the video. I'm afraid my camera is a really cheapy and the sound goes a bit funny when it gets loud.

Posted my pics and videos here http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?p=313592#post313592

[Cally180]

tried uploading via photobucket but wouldn't work so put it on YouTube.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox7xzL7oCO0&feature=youtu.be


not a very long video as it cuts out for some odd reason, just as the race gets going. but its a wee clip never the less.

this was the session that the tyre went 'pop' and was also when we decided to start using the camera.. gets going about 1min 30sec

[Cally180]

Well last night was a first I must admit but the Track car, Yellow peril has now moved on.....


It being a first only because the guy who has it now phoned and collected the car at 11:45pm... And to add to it drove it home an hour and 15mins away in its current track ready state. Brave man indeed. Had a phone call today and its in its new home all safe and sound. New owner said it drove really well on the way home so always a good sign.

It will be going to knockhill this Sunday as far as I am aware so I will be up there spectating my car going round the track....


Kinda missing it already. Was considering taking it up next month aswell :(

[peterzs]

Good its gone, but still a bit sad.

Will be strange seeing it being pushed around Knockhill!!

[Cally180]

Was up at Knockhill today for a Hot Hatch Day, and also to watch the ZS go round the track with its new owner...

got up there for about half 11 and was raining as usual but as the day went it dried out a little and got to see the ZS go round a few time, and I must admit it looked amazing! had a chat with him, and he managed to put a MOT and tax on it.... one way or another.... so technically we now have another ZS back on the road.

he fired a new tyre on it and as I told him it was track ready and went racing with it, seemed really really impressed with it and said it surprised him how quick it actually was.


during the day he done good passed a new shape civic type R, had took on and passed all the usual suspects clios corsa nova mx5 and so on.. had to be one of the top 5 cars in its group. so overall really happy its getting used, and happy to have seen it go round the track, what a roar off it ... but a little gutted now it has left and moved on but just means i will get the clio in order a little quicker now :)




got a few short clips of it going round


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNiYnf67ukE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjMw7jaQnaE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iss5YXNdQbA

[peterzs]

looked and sounded good, just shows you can have a lot of fun for not a lot of £££££'s

[Cally180]

Got a session recorded sent to me from they boy who owns it now!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfoRmd5jnEc

[Noobrider]

totally agree Peterzs, I have less than a grand in mine including tax and test, best money I have ever spent