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2nd January 2013, 17:33
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The Z3 will need lowering 3-4".
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Is that going to be possible/practical? From memory the Z3 has very low seat pans, maybe only 4-5 inches off the ground which would make speedbumps a nightmare.
I do very much like the idea of a modern car that looks like a D-Type though! Do you still have the original shell Chris? There are a few modern sports cars that could work, like a lotus elise or TVR Chimaera however they are a little too expensive to be used as a donor, even a banged up car would be £4-5k. |
3rd January 2013, 07:43
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Bodywork
Bodywork type Cabriolet
Length (mm) 4050
Height (mm) 1293
Width (mm) 1740
Number of seats 2
Number of doors 2
Wheelbase (mm) 2446
Track rear (mm) 1494
Track front (mm) 1413
Ground clearance (mm) 110
ground clearance = 110 mm, 4 inches = 100mm
That is going to look proper slammed!
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3rd January 2013, 08:02
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Just looking in autotrader at what is cheap, available and convertable.
The results in no particular order....
MX5
Saab 9-3
BMW 3 series
Renault Magane
Mercedes SLK
BMW Z3
MGF
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3rd January 2013, 22:26
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Is that going to be possible/practical? From memory the Z3 has very low seat pans, maybe only 4-5 inches off the ground which would make speedbumps a nightmare.
I do very much like the idea of a modern car that looks like a D-Type though! Do you still have the original shell Chris? There are a few modern sports cars that could work, like a lotus elise or TVR Chimaera however they are a little too expensive to be used as a donor, even a banged up car would be £4-5k.
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Hi Nick and Gaz. I'm a sucker for a slammed car  These give a a 90mm drop:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AP-Coilove...item4151ef5192
That will leave a lovely big 20mm gap under the car for small gravel, flattened fag packets and the odd lolly stick that Seanick has left lying around 
But seriously, until I have a Z3 to study in person, dimensions are just an estimate.
Reference the D Type shell, we have a mould.
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3rd January 2013, 23:04
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It depends on what (body or chassis) limits the ground clearance, doesn't it?
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26th January 2013, 11:21
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A nip here, a tuck there and a bit of jiggling...
Chris - Do you reckon you could fiddle it a bit like the 250 so it keeps the original doors and screen?
See the Quacks at the end of next week so find out what the operation will be, when and how long they expect the recovery to be. I have a bloke coming round tomorrow to look at the G46. If it all comes together there may be a Z3 wandering down your direction in a month or so.
I will contact you off forum in a few weeks to discuss what I want, what is possible and what I can afford. I am sure we will find some overlap between the three.
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28th January 2013, 21:38
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A nip here, a tuck there and a bit of jiggling...
Chris - Do you reckon you could fiddle it a bit like the 250 so it keeps the original doors and screen?
See the Quacks at the end of next week so find out what the operation will be, when and how long they expect the recovery to be. I have a bloke coming round tomorrow to look at the G46. If it all comes together there may be a Z3 wandering down your direction in a month or so.
I will contact you off forum in a few weeks to discuss what I want, what is possible and what I can afford. I am sure we will find some overlap between the three. |
Hi Nick
I have done a 2/3 of a Photoshop of what I think you want/need. I need another hour to finish it, but bed is calling me  
Timing for Z3, if you get one in a month, should be fine, workshop full at the moment. Hope you had some luck with the G46.
WANT we can sort, POSSIBLE is no problem and AFFORD I am sure we can manage.
Good luck with the Doc. Talk to you soon.
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29th January 2013, 09:26
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Off to see the doc in about ten minutes so fingers crossed.
The good news is I mention my plans to Mrs WCA and she groaned rather than shouting which sounded to me like permission.
With regards to timing, what ever is convenient for you.
With regards to photoshop, do you need anything better than what I have produced?
More seriously regarding the photoshop, I am quite partial to the Aston grill you put on the Mistral picture
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29th January 2013, 18:17
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Holy Shiite!?!?!
I might try and snap my foot off more often.
The quacks say my leg will get better but more importantly Mrs WCA has agreed to both the Tribute Z3 Special AND a Maserati as my daily driver.
Whoop! Whoop! Definitely a good day!
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29th January 2013, 19:43
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WCA - Sounds like great news from both the Doctor and your Wife. 
Take care, Paul. 
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29th January 2013, 19:47
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When does Chris start on the Maserati!
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29th January 2013, 20:21
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Holy Shiite!?!?!
I might try and snap my foot off more often.
The quacks say my leg will get better but more importantly Mrs WCA has agreed to both the Tribute Z3 Special AND a Maserati as my daily driver.
Whoop! Whoop! Definitely a good day!
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Not lowered!!!
Great news and great news! And great news on the Masser. Bi Turbo? |
30th January 2013, 09:36
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Gran Turismo
Like the photo mock up but I will have to grow my hair a bit.
I guess the bonnet will need bulking up a bit to meet the windscreen base. Perhaps a bit more Aston like?
Bit of a hang over this morning for some reason...
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6th February 2013, 20:49
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Just sold the G46.
Expect a call in the next few days Chris.
Any day/time best for you?
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6th February 2013, 20:55
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Well done Nick. Friday this week isn't a good day for calls but any other time is fine.
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7th February 2013, 17:49
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I will ping you an email setting out my thoughts and ring in the first half of next week for you to laugh down the phone at me.
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8th February 2013, 08:32
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WCA i would be grateful if you could get a move on with the your Z3 purchase  then Chris can start on mine Geoff . |
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