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Search: Posts Made By: Egdik
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 23rd February 2023, 20:43
Replies: 3
Views: 3,211
Posted By Egdik
Kidge's DB4Z Project

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Having enjoyed our first Z3, then building and driving the 275GTB over 6 years [http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5477], the attraction of another project was...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 9th July 2022, 02:22
Replies: 8
Views: 3,089
Posted By Egdik
Double sided sticky tape, then cut out the...

Double sided sticky tape, then cut out the unwanted bits with a scalpel / razorblade / knife. Lasted 5 years and c.30,000mls.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 8th July 2022, 14:37
Replies: 8
Views: 3,089
Posted By Egdik
Badges / Logos

IZE="4"]Previously I have created words and badges and had them laser cut. Even better and easier if you have a drawing program. This one is in stainless steel

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Forum: Old No.7 Builds 9th April 2022, 09:13
Replies: 419
Views: 2,350,620
Posted By Egdik
Well done

Seems like common sense is prevailing there.

All the best for motoring in NZ in the coming months.

We'' raise a glass in toast !
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 29th March 2022, 16:37
Replies: 393
Views: 655,801
Posted By Egdik
Sold

This 275GTB has been sold to a man in Glasgow.

Next project is a Tribute GT on another 3.0L auto.

Anyone want some very good condition black panels ? Would prefer some good silver doors.
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 6th March 2022, 15:24
Replies: 393
Views: 655,801
Posted By Egdik
This beautiful replica is very close to the...

This beautiful replica is very close to the original Pininfarina 275GTB on a solid reliable BMW Z3 base & running gear.
6 cyclinder 3.0L 231bhp B54 motor, Auto AirCon 103000miles
Stainless...
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 6th March 2022, 15:09
Replies: 393
Views: 655,801
Posted By Egdik
For SALE

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This beautiful replica is very close to the original Pininfarina 275GTB on a solid reliable BMW Z3 base & running gear.
6 cyclinder 3.0L 231bhp B54 motor, Auto AirCon 103000miles...
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 30th January 2022, 20:13
Replies: 419
Views: 2,350,620
Posted By Egdik
welcome back

Hi welshkiwi,
Good to have you back on the forum.
Best wishes with your NZ certification.
Regards,
Kidge
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 2nd March 2020, 11:15
Replies: 419
Views: 2,350,620
Posted By Egdik
Good to see your continued progress. The...

Good to see your continued progress.

The photos look better out in the open.

We are envious of your parched grass !
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 8th February 2020, 17:17
Replies: 419
Views: 2,350,620
Posted By Egdik
Good progress

It is good to hear about & see your progress.

The rear bumper looks to fit well around the body. The rear window has a good clean line in profile.

As an engineer, have you come up with a...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 21st January 2020, 18:08
Replies: 37
Views: 6,553
Posted By Egdik
Strut sizes

Hugh

Take a close look at the SGS website which gives some struts dimensions. The '150' means a stroke length of 150mm.

SGS do not give the dimensions for the standard Z3 replacement. The...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 21st January 2020, 00:21
Replies: 37
Views: 6,553
Posted By Egdik
Struts

On the GTB we fitted stronger struts of the GSV - 150 / 10mm piston size.

They need quite a lot of fettling to shorten and to fit; little space & no pleasure.

SGS can be unfriendly to deal...
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 22nd December 2019, 15:42
Replies: 393
Views: 655,801
Posted By Egdik
Headlight cover rims

In response to a PM:

The headlight cover rims were cut out of a 3mm sheet of brass then drilled, countersunk and later chromed.

I used slightly curved top stainless screws of a coarse thread -...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 9th November 2019, 13:27
Replies: 1,458
Views: 714,255
Posted By Egdik
Delicious.

Delicious.
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 9th October 2019, 13:56
Replies: 393
Views: 655,801
Posted By Egdik
Holiday in France

Found 9 days for a french trip. Eurotunnel [good on the way out but silly delays on the return]

Stopped overnight beside the river Loir in the Auberge du Port des Roches at Luche Pringe, far...
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 9th September 2019, 18:44
Replies: 393
Views: 655,801
Posted By Egdik
Tyres

The GTB uses 15" wheels and for some time now we have used Vredestein Sprint Classics 215/70 15 on the rear wheels [and Conti Premium Contacts on the front 205/60 15].

The Vredesteins have...
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 9th September 2019, 17:43
Replies: 419
Views: 2,350,620
Posted By Egdik
Good Progress

Wow ! Those pipes do look good . . . it is 27 years since I last drove in NZ and I guess the roads are now billiard table smooth . . . and you will have enough ground clearance ? My 275...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 7th September 2019, 23:29
Replies: 77
Views: 95,412
Posted By Egdik
Finally a photo of Paul's Z3 plus more of Ian &...

Finally a photo of Paul's Z3 plus more of Ian & Nick's cars.

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Next year how about a one night [Saturday] weekend at a reasonably comfortable hotel in north west Wiltshire ? ...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 7th September 2019, 23:25
Replies: 77
Views: 95,412
Posted By Egdik
Owners Day

Tribute Owners and Automotive Group Day:

Ten cars and eleven people congregated in the Pelican Inn's spacious car park at Froxfield beside the 'old' A4

We enjoyed a social hour or so before...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 4th September 2019, 23:25
Replies: 77
Views: 95,412
Posted By Egdik
Tribute Owners Meeting

Saturday Lunch
at the
PELICAN Inn
7th September

Meet from 11.30am in car park

Lunch c.12.30pm

Drive over to Whitchurch for ‘Tea’
Forum: Old No.7 Builds 28th August 2019, 19:32
Replies: 393
Views: 655,801
Posted By Egdik
Total Kit Car magazine

Good to see a four page spread on the car in Total Kit Car / TKC September / October issue - most of it is old news to readers of this thread.

Fine publicity for Tribute . . . especially now...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 19th August 2019, 23:40
Replies: 24
Views: 5,502
Posted By Egdik
Tribute Owners Lunch / Tea meet.

Sorry to hear that is grim 'up north' but thought there is just a chance you could be in the locality / visiting Tribute at Hurst Moreton and it might like to hear about a social lunch.


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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 19th August 2019, 23:35
Replies: 11
Views: 3,806
Posted By Egdik
6314 Owners Meeting Saturday...

6314


Owners Meeting

Saturday September 7th

Lunch at The Pelican Inn

Froxfield, on the A4 between Hungerford & Marlborough
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 19th August 2019, 23:34
Replies: 1
Views: 1,929
Posted By Egdik
6313 Owners Meeting Saturday...

6313


Owners Meeting

Saturday September 7th

Lunch at The Pelican Inn

Froxfield, on the A4 between Hungerford & Marlborough
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 19th August 2019, 23:33
Replies: 411
Views: 129,409
Posted By Egdik
6312 Owners Meeting Saturday...

6312


Owners Meeting

Saturday September 7th

Lunch at The Pelican Inn

Froxfield, on the A4 between Hungerford & Marlborough
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