Should make for a very capable car on track. I've diced with a chap running a ZR VVC on throttle bodies, not as quick as the ZS but then I would expect the ZS to handle slightly better.

Oooh I like those brakes. I guess you've not had much chance to test them out yet?

not on this car, but I've had the same setup on another ZS a while back, the brakes are very very good, progressive and well balanced as it was designed to work with essentially the same rear callipers and doesn't suffer fade, this setup has been around for years, but only a few cars have bothered with it.

Nice one Mark, looks a great project and will give many a surprise on track Im sure..

that sounds like a vhpd 190 conversion - if he'd blanked off the VVC mechs and put a 285 cam in?

The factory built 190's as used in the trophy championship are fast, they got every last bit of out the chassis.

Generally, the front running 190's are a few secs per lap quicker than a ZS, but it all depends who is driving!!!

A cold day today, but managed to cut the front wing and fit the front arch bodykit, just hope it bonds OK in the cold

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Just the sills to fit and then onto the front end, bumper, headlights etc.

Apparently the chap has spent in the region of £8k on the engine, as most talk to be taken with a pinch of salt, but you never know. It did sound very good the last time I saw it but considering the amount spent I felt he was seen off as my zed was alot quicker over a lap. As you say, the car is only as good as the one pushing it along. Just highlights that too many focus on power (they forget torque) and see the handling and braking as a secondary feature.

I've grown to be quite bored with my own ZS for quite a while now and many times would have liked a change but having been offered a pittance in part Exchange or No one wanting to buy a car with an engine swap unlisted with the DVLA
I feel like it's something that's tied to me so can't get rid of.
Will be replacing my wife's car this year and looks likely best thing for the ZS is to make it another Track car

ZS VVC FTW...

Register the engine change?

I skipped to the end of this so already thought it had been MK2'd? Cant believe how much you've already managed to get done, only wish I could work at your speed.

I'm certain it will be a very capable track car when you've finished with it.