Stamford’s ZS180

[daytona365]

Sounds like its coming along nicely,,,,

[stamford]

A little update.

• Radiator back in, brackets painted.
• Waiting for top hose T piece for temp sensor for gauge before final fit.
• Waiting for Mikalor hose clips to turn up.
• Stainless steel fixings replacing all old rusted ones, greased up before fitting.
• Currently re-wiring the battery location, kill switch and new dash panel.
• Welded repair panel to n/s strap hanger.
• Waiting for connectors and cable to finish off kill switch wiring and dash gauges.
• Trial fit of wheel arch flares, first type was too big on the radius, second smaller version ordered was a perfect fit. Need to by another arch so I can split that into two.
• Rust treated front end, still have a repair panel to weld into the inner o/s/f wing area.

Still looking sorry for itself but it'll come good eventually. Hard to get a days work in as there is always something to buy that holds up progress.


Next tool is a sheet metal punch, not doing it the hole saw way, finish is crap!

[peterzs]

Be good to see, when its all back together.

MG's on track at Goodwood??

[ZS]

Wish I knew how to weld lol - and yes I know I can do a night course, I have considered it many a time, but it takes up precious family time going back to college

Originally Posted by peterzs

Be good to see, when its all back together.

MG's on track at Goodwood??

That sounds good actually... would be interested in something like that myself once I have done a few more things to my ZS!

[Dan1971]

Good man.

[talkingcars]

Originally Posted by ZS

Wish I knew how to weld lol - and yes I know I can do a night course, I have considered it many a time, but it takes up precious family time going back to college

3 hours one evening a week for a term gets you a good grounding.

[stamford]

Slow progress being made........


Induction layout so far.


Temperature sensor and hose 'T' for dash gauge.


Running wires for the gauges. Swapped the sump plug for the Elise adaptor and sensor, that was easier and not as messy as expected. Just need to do the pressure switch adaptor which looks a little tricky with limited space to fit the other parts.

Cables re-routed/remade and run for the battery master switch and relocated battery. Just need to work out the loom and locations to re-route through the master switch terminals for the ecu and pump isolation. One problem encountered so far........I cannot find my battery box! So contemplating either a new one, an alloy chassis bracket or a gel type race battery. As it is a track car and not MSA spec it doesn't need a battery box, but looks better if it was in one.

Dash gauge placement was not as expected, dash panel needs fettling to clear the bezels or it won't sit right.

Some interior work to do, but that'll come in time as my 'to do' list is growing! If I keep this up it won't be on the road for ages!

[Dan1971]

Originally Posted by stamford

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Dash gauge placement was not as expected, dash panel needs fettling to clear the bezels or it won't sit right.

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In the boot of mine, Jay left some bits. Amongst it are a few pod type things that were in the A-frame pillar bit. Any good to you ?

[stamford]

Not sure I need them tbh as got them in the front centre vent position, thanks anyway

[peterzs]