Stamford’s ZS180 - Page 32

peterzs · 18-08-21, 08:51 PM

stamford · 23-01-22, 06:41 PM

The zed is still under cover. The zed shed is still on, so this year it’ll have it’s home under a roof!

Now….to add to the ‘ongoing project’ as you know I have throttle bodies, manifolds and an air box to play with in the future, need a stand alone ecu and some playing around with. After all these years I’ve managed to obtain some Janspeed manifolds, like hens teeth these days, another job for another day! I have shied away from Janspeed manis purely because of the track day noise checks as it can teeter on breaking limits on track on drive bys. One day it’ll be a decent spec ZS and hopefully look good too!

peterzs · 24-01-22, 02:36 PM

be interesting when it is all done, visit to Goodwood I reckon!!

stamford · 18-03-23, 10:20 PM

Not a lot to say on the zed front, still covered. Parts being acquired for the workshop build. Cellotex panels for insulation plus lining boards. Hoping to start the build early May. Once the workshop is up there’s the doors to make. I reckon this year it’ll be built ready for the zed. Then start stripping the zed again prepping for paint. Rebuild a new front bumper as this is going BTCC and factory colours. I think the frustration my wife has seen in me has made her realise I need my time to do something, not just DIY everywhere else. It is relentless with family and grandkids plus still working full time. Retirement is some years off yet! I need the time to get the zed ‘hill climb ready’ as that is my plans for it and me.

Dan1971 · 19-03-23, 07:27 AM

But you've got a plan Mick...that's half the battle.

peterzs · 19-03-23, 10:27 AM

One step at a time and you will get there.

What happened to the Scottish BTCC car that was being built??

Last I remember he was having problems with getting the brakes built for it.

p_b82 · 20-03-23, 09:49 AM

Glad you've now got the "green light" to crack on with your own project for your own enjoyment downtime.

I'm not sure what's happened to Maxxed_Ross and the BTCC car; the FB page is no longer valid now so can't see anything on there either.

stamford · 20-03-23, 05:30 PM

Ross seems busy with life. Building up his new home, was a big project. He’ll be back on the zed build I’m sure when he has time and money! Like us all. I think I’ll be aiming for PoL 2025, but then my youngest is looking to get married spring 25 and no doubt a date close to PoL

peterzs · 21-03-23, 10:09 AM

stamford · 14-04-23, 10:35 PM

Garage build on course. Timber delivered this week. Looking to sell the A6 V8 Audi Avant as won’t have the time to sort it. £1000 anyone? Also selling my daily A6 Avant and downsizing to a Volvo C30 to save money in the short-term. £93 full tank for 360 miles versus £70 full tank for 500 miles, £395 vs £150 road tax per year, no brainier. Daughters wedding to help with so small sacrifices. Then I can focus on the zed for once.