theMGZS.co.uk track car rebuild *The Resurrection* ==01/02/11==
 

Ok so Jim and Corey came along yesterday and confirmed that the track car engine has seized at the bottom end. Because of this it leaves me with the connundrum of stripping the car and recouping the costs or appealing to you guys offers and trying to get the engine swapped.

Financially, I spent most of my budget on getting the car track ready so all I have spare is the MOT cash I set aside for this month. This I can use towards the rebuild.

I have thought about what costs would be involved and have compiled the details as follows:

A replacement engine will be needed.
Bodies with the experience to do the engine swap.
A location/garage to complete the job.
The appropriate tools.
Vehicle/trailer to get the car to and from location.
MOT completion to drive car back/test drive it.

Now, a Transit van and trailer have been made available by Jim so thats one expense spared.

A central location would be ideal to allow for all talented folk to converge.

The brake disks/pads are fine, as is the exhaust and tyres have 4mm tread. I cant think of any other reason for MOT failure but there is never a guarantee.

What would be in it for donaters?

I can offer the initial plan, which was for paid up members of the site will be able to race the car for a few laps around a local track for an agreed fee (and being sensible!).
Donaters will obviously get priority on size of donation over those who don't donate as a thank you for the investment.
Once the engine is replaced, any spare, working engine parts will be offered for the delivery cost only to donaters.
Once the track days start, I will supply special t-shirts relating to the website and its official track car.

Once the car is running again, I will continue with modifications that I had already planned like induction, exhaust (to compliment decat already on) etc so it will always be improving.

As with any donations there comes a disclaimer. I cannot give an iron clad guarantee that the engine swap will resolve the cars lack of function and there may be something else that is spotted, I do guarantee that I want this site track car to be a phenomenom unlike other sites and if you agree, then donations to get it up and running are the way forward.

Donations

So, if you like the plan, and want to be a part of it all, the paypal donation address is:

heaven_is_a_hash_plant@hotmail.com (very old e-mail lol!)

As Pete pointed out while making his donation:

Go to Send Money, Personal, Gift....this way, paypal wont take a percentage as a fee!!

Cheers Pete!

All donations are voluntary and appreciated. Please remember to put your name in the info box so I can compile a list of donaters. Thanks.

Photo's attatched, taken today in the rain! (stripped out with bucket seats and harnesses)

shall be going for the ?250 with gearbox then? he needs to know today:)

Did receive a message from him about it. Does anyone know the car it's coming from's history?
I know the mileage and that it had plenum rattle but I know very little more. Dont want to buy an engine that is going to last 20 minutes then go!

Is there a reason for the eagerness to get it sold today? Why? As I say, it would be bought on donations from the site so I want everyone to be happy and have opinions so we can have a long standing site track car!

Im game... shame im about as far away as poss lol.. so heres a start on the engine.

Mate, the plan is for the car to travel the country at various circuits so you will be close to atleast one track!

?80 already been donated!!
Thanks to:

peterzs
lawrence-zs180
:thankyou:

only 2 3rds left till you have a engine now.

i think another race team is wanting to buy it bud thats why it was today as theyre wanting to buy it:) i dont know, i dont know anything about it regards condition ect, chris is a respected member on xpf though so id think it would be okay, plus a spare gearbox has to be good

nice one... Goodwood prob the best for this area, and they do track days for clubs at ?160 ish each with a min of 10 cars.

Just heard from Chris again and seems like a genuine guy, the engine sounds like a good donor for the car...

and yes, a spare gearbox is always useful!!

sure mick will tell you what the site is offering towards it later:)

Hoping the offer of bodies to fit it come too, should have added beers to the budget lol!

I will help out mate just me know where and when.

Think the car looks awesome, much too good to break.

Dont know if its worth getting new oil pipes, never heard of one going before, but if its going to be abused and used might make the other pipe union let go.

As Lawrence says, pity your so far away, but I'm sure there will be a lot of willing guys ready to help.

Think its good of you to put so much time and effort into the car, plus all the OBTCC stuff.

Looking forward to seeing the car when you have it sorted.

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::hooray::hooray:

Can't help financially till 10th December mate..
Sorry....

i will come help provided im free, il not be stting in the house doing nothing while your working away lets put it that way

Any time Markus, still have to organise various things and this won't be done overnight lol

Oil pipe is a definate adition too!

you would probably get the oil pipe with the engine

As you know I'm already in financial crisis trying to build my own, so unfortunately I can't donate cash.

If postage is going to be too much for Mick to buy my tyres then you are welcome to have them if you need them.

My offer of use of my van still stands to pick up the engine, and you can use my trailer when ever required. If you do this engine change when I'm onshore then I'll help out best I can

Haven,t managed to speak to transit man yet but got a Volvo v70 with tow bar lined up as stand in if needed........... Jimzs180

There's another donation from me

Will donate come payday.................Cant see a ZS go to waste.
Im with you in spirit.........:trampoline:

selling the old engine?:)

?150 already been donated!!
Thanks to:

peterzs
lawrence-zs180
coreygraham180+
JIMZS180
:thankyou:

You got some more bud ;)

PS from all the site owners.

Have another push in the right direction:smile2: I forgot to add who it was from, so will appear as a random amount:slap:

Transit van now secured......whenever we need it and a further pair of willing hands!!!

Wow guys I'm very grateful! There is now enough to buy the engine from Chris.

As it is the site track car, would you like the money to be spent on that particular engine or hang fire for one that would come with a guarantee but more expensive?

I believe Chris is a genuine guy but it's for you guys to decide!

Personally I'd be happy to go for the engine Chris is offering, for couple of reasons, it's good value for money, he's been around the forums for a while and I don't think he'd have offered the engine if he had any doubts about its condition.

I'd second that. It's a good buy and you have the money to buy it. Anything leftover put it towards oil, filter, OAT etc and anything else to ensure it's tip-top. As for what's left over from the old one keep a hold of it for future use or towards the running pot.

yea im game for chris's engine as well...when its in and ok can we have a first fire video?

I'm happy if you just use mine to buy beers for the guys/girls that help.

Sure there will be a lot of other expenses that crop up, as Stamford says, put it in the repair and maintenance pot.

:super::super:

Got that for you Lawrence, rather have a first start, not first fire lol

lol... whooooooooooops!!!!!! cheers dude haha

Um, first fire would be baaad lol, but there will be extensive vids/pics of the progress.

And yeah Pete, its not just the cost of the engine but transport/food etc, plus other eventualities that we haven't come across!

And as you say, having a kitty available will keep it running longer too!!

kitty sounds good to me... maybe names on the car of the people involved as well.
If you can give as much notice as poss on one of the 'work parties' I might be able to do a road trip up there.. last time I drove up there is was to ski years ago haha.

am thinking of putting to names of donators on the side skirts as aknowledgement of their efforts.

Have texted Chris to arrange payment.

DONATOR'S SO FAR

peterzs
lawrence-zs180
coreygraham180+
JIMZS180
petet16
Maxfly
Mick,Craig,Kev and Alan (Site Owners)
:thankyou:

I'll sell you a complete v6 lump + box (belts done) around xmas / january time if you want for a decent price.

I ain't donating as 1.I'm a student and 2.Got my own to build lol

Cheers Rakester, just waiting on Chris responding with his V6 and box (?250) but if it falls through, will keep you in mind.

Reminds me some of the kitty will be needed for new belts/water pump too!