My ZS 180 British Racing Green

[Dave MGT]

Originally Posted by olliezs

We'll Ive had the brakes fitted today and all I can say is WOW!!!!!

Ive never driven or been in another car that can stop as quickly! the pedal feel is excellent and there is excellent progression in the brakes and very good initial bite at the top of the pedal and when cold.

I have found the A.B.S sometimes feels like its working overtime, but as Dave zs-x has said I'll adjust my driving to suit.

I have also had the rear compliance bushes replaced at MG with genuine items and the rear end is very planted and has also made a world of differance!

The windscreen issue has been resolved and I am very pleased with the outcome and the new screen has been fitted to a very high standard! Its a shame I had to go through all the rigmarole the first time, so big thumbs up for Mobile windscrrens!

My first trackday of the year in 2 weeks and cant wait now!

I remember that after fitting mine on my old trackcar. I has a abs fault at the time so when i tried the brakes hard for the 1st time the back stepped out big style...!
Great kit though. Imagine how good they are on a zs that weighs 200kg+ less......

Thats becoming a nice spec now!
Where are you doing your trackday?

[OllieZS]

Originally Posted by Dave MGT

I remember that after fitting mine on my old trackcar. I has a abs fault at the time so when i tried the brakes hard for the 1st time the back stepped out big style...!
Great kit though. Imagine how good they are on a zs that weighs 200kg+ less......

Thats becoming a nice spec now!
Where are you doing your trackday?

Hi Dave

I have toyed with the idea of stripping the car out, but tbh I would only do this if the car was just for track, I removed some bits out of my old 106 gti which was fitted with a PeugeotSport exhaust and was deafening on the motorway!

My trackday is at Castle Combe, Im really looking forwards to it!

Im really torn at the moment as I would like to do the Reyland conversion using the Audi engine, but I like the V6 which is characterful and a nice engine with decent performance - plus sounds lovely with the ITG, but with my suspension and brake mods the car feels really underpowered!

What do you guys think?

[Dan1971]

Originally Posted by olliezs

Hi Dave

I have toyed with the idea of stripping the car out, but tbh I would only do this if the car was just for track, I removed some bits out of my old 106 gti which was fitted with a PeugeotSport exhaust and was deafening on the motorway!

My trackday is at Castle Combe, Im really looking forwards to it!

Im really torn at the moment as I would like to do the Reyland conversion using the Audi engine, but I like the V6 which is characterful and a nice engine with decent performance - plus sounds lovely with the ITG, but with my suspension and brake mods the car feels really underpowered!

What do you guys think?

The Reyland is circa ?5K I think. Great if you have the money though - 300+ BHP through the front wheels though .... ?

[Dave MGT]

Originally Posted by olliezs

Hi Dave

I have toyed with the idea of stripping the car out, but tbh I would only do this if the car was just for track, I removed some bits out of my old 106 gti which was fitted with a PeugeotSport exhaust and was deafening on the motorway!

My trackday is at Castle Combe, Im really looking forwards to it!

Im really torn at the moment as I would like to do the Reyland conversion using the Audi engine, but I like the V6 which is characterful and a nice engine with decent performance - plus sounds lovely with the ITG, but with my suspension and brake mods the car feels really underpowered!

What do you guys think?

Dont blame you! Its nice to have a track and road going car with all the comforts. Thats the joy with the 180. The fact it performs so well on track, especially with a few tweaks. It does deserve a bit more power.
Have you done the flywheel and diff yet?

The reyland conversion is a tricky one! I love the Kv6 it is a great engine just a shame big power cannot be had easy like other lumps.
Personaly I think it would be a shame to loose the V6 soundtrack, and it wouldnt really be a ZS180 with a different engine. Plus people wont be so suprised when you pass them on track

[zsserbia]

Fitting a supercharger on a kv6 could amuse you greatly on track for some time. When you wish again 300+ hp, as said, first consider if it could be handled well by the front wheels solely... This much power is more likely for 4wd's. Anyway is appreciate your enthusiasm. Cheers m8

[Dave MGT]

Originally Posted by zsserbia

Fitting a supercharger on a kv6 could amuse you greatly on track for some time.

Not for very long!! There hasnt been one thats lasted on track!

[zsserbia]

Originally Posted by Dave MGT

Not for very long!! There hasnt been one thats lasted on track!

didn't know that

[petet16]

I've now fitted my Bilsteins from VHS, but using X power springs, all I can say is wow, what a difference, the ride on the xpowers is better than the standard springs, all the suspension noise is gone, and it all seems much better damped.

It is a expensive kit, but imo worth every penny, it's such a shame that Eibach don't want to produce any more springs for the V6 and diesel because they are a country mile better than the Motobuild ones I tried briefly last year.

Nice car Ollie

[tomomgzs]

Originally Posted by petet16

I've now fitted my Bilsteins from VHS, but using X power springs, all I can say is wow, what a difference, the ride on the xpowers is better than the standard springs, all the suspension noise is gone, and it all seems much better damped.

It is a expensive kit, but imo worth every penny, it's such a shame that Eibach don't want to produce any more springs for the V6 and diesel because they are a country mile better than the Motobuild ones I tried briefly last year.

Nice car Ollie

how much are the bilsteins mate, im thinking off getting coilovers from avo or gaz as i have motobuild springs to bit crashy at the mo, but after i strip it out will probably need the coilovers to lower the ride! also can polycarb or perspex windows be used on the road and pass mot,s

[petet16]

The Bilsteins were ?575, but you'd need to contact Andy Kitson at www.vehiclehandlingsolutions.com to check availability they sell out pretty quickly