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Old 17-11-12, 08:56 PM   #51
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the big spoiler knocks 5mph off the top speed and does naff all for downforce... so there's no point on a track car
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Old 17-11-12, 08:58 PM   #52
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But it's not actually a racing car, and I doubt any ZS will get up to its full potential anymore.
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Old 17-11-12, 09:00 PM   #53
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that's not the point though, if it knocks speed off then it's creating drag... even on a track car if you've got to the hassle of stripping it all out every little helps
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Old 17-11-12, 10:07 PM   #54
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And dont forget more drag = more fuel too
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Old 18-11-12, 10:12 AM   #55
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But it's not actually a racing car, and I doubt any ZS will get up to its full potential anymore.
how exactly?
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Old 18-11-12, 04:29 PM   #56
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The seat is a cheapy put me on for a bit job but it only weighs 6Kgs as opposed to the original seat which is about 12Kgs. They cost £50 new. Once I'm done with it I will convert it into an office chair. I'm after a top dollar seat eventually but funds are a little tight at the moment and I want to get out on track next month.

The spoiler is coming off completely, I think its off a Rover 45 as the car has had a rear end bump at some point.

No its not a racing car, its a hobby and a bit of fun. BUT... I would like to pay homage to the BTCC Hotwheels team and create a bit of a replica....one for my own self gratification and two, to advertise our garage witha bit of a head turner.

Main point of building the car is for me to have fun
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Old 24-11-12, 06:03 PM   #57
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some coil overs going on
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Old 24-11-12, 07:50 PM   #58
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Old 24-11-12, 11:22 PM   #59
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the black one did look the part.

Mine will be having little references similar to the red one... IMO the best way to do it.
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I do like the black...needed the flame job though lol
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