Gas guzzlers Z300s build - Page 2

gas guzzler · #21 10th April 2015, 17:22

Well the time has come to pick my kit up, so I've got a Transit and will be going west tomorrow morning. Looking forward to this, the build will be a bit slow to start with but have got two weeks off in June to concentrate on it. Got one of my Z3's sorted, ABS pump had packed up now need to get the donor sorted out, having problems with the air bag light. Want to get a years MOT on it before I start the kit.
Decided to make my own badges up for it, same on front and back so this is one I made last night
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Andy

gas guzzler · #22 12th April 2015, 08:35

Down at Tribute yesterday to pick the kit up, nice to meet Chris and Dan and see what they're doing. The 250 SWB is very nice, even tucked away it looks good. Couldn't stay to long as needed to get the van back but was good to chat to them. Got the bits back and unloaded into the back garden just got to make a couple of mobile platforms now to put the bonnet and boot on so I can work on them, think some supermarket trolleys may be borrowed for a while.

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No the wood burner isn't going to be under the bonnet

Andy

EL PRIMER · #23 12th April 2015, 09:06

Badge looks well made .
Keep us updated with pics as these kits are now living in the shadow of the SWB and it would be a shame if their sales suffered as a result of not being on the front line , so to speak.

WorldClassAccident · #24 12th April 2015, 11:33

Better looking than the SWB in my opinion

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IanA · #25 12th April 2015, 19:18

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Originally Posted by WorldClassAccident

Better looking than the SWB in my opinion

;-)

And convertible...

Mister Towed · #26 13th April 2015, 09:20

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Originally Posted by WorldClassAccident

Better looking than the SWB in my opinion

;-)

As far as the originals go, I'd say there isn't much in it -

Both are stunning cars. As for the Tribute versions, I'd say the SWB makes a better job of incorporating the Z3 windscreen and disguising the BMW origins.

Now if I could just lose the windscreen of the Z300 and lower the rear deck a bit to emphasize those rear arches.

Hmm, could a future project be on the cards once I've finished (started?) the SWB...

WorldClassAccident · #27 13th April 2015, 11:27

Love the photo and agree that both are beautiful

I like the Z300S because it is deliberately not a replica of any one car. The reactions from other people are quite good depending on their knowledge level

No Knowledge : That looks lovely
Some knowledge : That looks lovely - is it a Jag/TVR/Ferarri/???
Knowledge : That looks lovely. I know it's not a Jag/TVR/Ferarri/??? but what is it?
Wife : I don't care that it look lovely, we are taking the Merc as it is more comfortable!

IanA · #28 15th April 2015, 19:22

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Originally Posted by WorldClassAccident

Love the photo and agree that both are beautiful
Wife : I don't care that it look lovely, we are taking the Merc as it is more comfortable!

Got me looking for some 3 eared knock-offs now...

Surprised that Mrs WCA finds the low profile tyred Merc more comfortable.

gas guzzler · #29 24th April 2015, 16:15

Had some time today so did a fit of the rear lights, got to build a plinth for the outer edges and blend into the bodywork, still figuring out how to do that. Don't think there's a single flat surface on any part of the back, makes life interesting
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WorldClassAccident · #30 24th April 2015, 16:34

It is a single curve from side to side and top to bottom without any flat spots. One of my favourite features of the car.

Also why I had my lights frenched in

Scottie22 · #31 24th April 2015, 22:04

Another way would be to cut the curve out under the lights and make it flat, that way they would sit right?
Just a thought.

WorldClassAccident · #32 25th April 2015, 08:36

Either flat like Scottie suggests or recessed (frenched) in like this makes life easy

gas guzzler · #33 10th May 2015, 17:35

Not really done much of late as been concentrating on getting the car through MOT, which it has now passed :-) so can start stripping it down. Picked up some roll bars and fitted them, was going to remove the rear shelves but when fitting the roll bars found a very nice sound system which I didn't know about. Have made a front grill, saw the ones for the SWB and thought they would look good so made one up. Have more or less finished building the plinths for the rear lights. Got a load of goodies coming this week, lights, filler cap etc.
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gas guzzler · #34 25th May 2015, 20:02

Few more jobs done, rear stripped,rear wiring for lights done, after a phone call to Chris petrol cap off (I was being to gentle) as I'm moving the filler cap, Front and side indicators positioned and ready, Boot latch/handle in place and a few other bits. Rear light plinth eventually done, that took a lot of filler and rubbing down.
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garyh · #35 26th May 2015, 07:47

rear lights work really well.

gas guzzler · #36 27th May 2015, 15:00

Started selling some of the bits I've removed off the Z3 on ebay, not going for as much as I thought they would, must be you buggers who have already stripped your cars bringing the prices down

Andy

IanA · #37 27th May 2015, 15:51

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...not going for as much as I thought they would, must be you buggers who have already stripped your cars bringing the prices down...

Serves you right for believing the prices in the Bertini adverts !!!

I got £100 for the bonnet, £35 for the bootlid and £97 for the wheels (two good tyres) but as they say- every little helps...

gas guzzler · #38 30th May 2015, 14:48

First fit of the bonnet, bit of a pig to do and some pretty large shut lines, so some work to do there. Whilst it on will figure out the front wiring. Going to try and put the backside on tomorrow just waiting for the gunk round the filler cap to dry first though. Certainly getting through sanding disks.
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gas guzzler · #39 1st June 2015, 19:53

Got the bum on today after spending the morning getting the bonnet to open, kept sticking shut. Panels will need a lot of fettling as the gaps are all over the place. I am a bit worried about the fuel pipe rubbing against the wing. I'm moving the filler cap to the top of the wing so have got a flexi pipe coming out of original filler cap, just looks very tight fit and bend.
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Andy

gas guzzler · #40 4th June 2015, 15:47

Well I hope it's not to sunny this weekend as I decided the parasol would make a good bonnet support, collapses in half and hooks across the front of the car, not trusting the plastic locking device it also has a bolt through the middle.
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Got my new registration today. Rear lights all wired in, some nice shiny tail pipes in place. Hopefully get the front wiring finished tomorrow so be able to test it all out.
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Andy