IanA's Z300S Barchetta Build - Page 6

garyh · #1 10th February 2015, 16:11

I've been told it's concrete?

WorldClassAccident · #2 10th February 2015, 16:18

Romans invented concrete I believe

IanA · #3 10th February 2015, 17:39

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Romans invented concrete I believe

So that's what the Romans did for us...

Mr T- hope you are visiting the Museo delle Auto della Polizia at Via dell' Arcadia, 20, Roma.
Only €3 entry fee.

http://museoauto.poliziadistato.it/informazioni.htm

Mister Towed · #4 12th February 2015, 06:15

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Originally Posted by IanA

So that's what the Romans did for us...

Mr T- hope you are visiting the Museo delle Auto della Polizia at Via dell' Arcadia, 20, Roma.
Only €3 entry fee.

http://museoauto.poliziadistato.it/informazioni.htm

Thanks for the tip Ian, that looks like it'd be very interesting as a lot of the cars will be straight out of The Italian Job (the one with Michael Caine, not the shit remake). I'll have to make the effort to go there next time we visit Rome though, as we ran out of time yesterday and set off for Blighty later this morning.

Can't big Rome up enough as a city break, there's a breathtaking architectural jewel round every corner. Even my wife managed to walk the sixteen miles that took us round all the major sites without complaining. Well, actually she was complaining but I just got on with enjoying the trip anyway.

IanA · #5 12th February 2015, 07:32

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...Can't big Rome up enough as a city break, there's a breathtaking architectural jewel round every corner...

Couldn't agree more- can't wait to go back there in April- I'll be checking out the bridges over the Tiber in particular. Missed those last time what with the Forum, Colosseum, catacombs, Ostia, Tivoli, St Peter's, Cistine Chapel, Trevi and even I Granai.

WorldClassAccident · #6 12th February 2015, 09:35

Here's one from my last trip there

and here is one and a half

IanA · #7 12th February 2015, 10:05

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Here's one from my last trip there

Thanks- I shall be staying near this one...

WorldClassAccident · #8 12th February 2015, 16:26

Let's hope the guy in the yellow digger has finished it when you get there...

IanA · #9 17th February 2015, 20:10

Well there we have it- no Donington Show this year- it's been "merged" with something at Castle Combe-

"Classic, Kit & Retro Action Day

Saturday 20th June 2015

An always popular event in the Action Day calendar that will have a new and exciting element to it this year as we welcome the National Kit & Performance Car Show (previously held at Donington) to join us for a great day filled with club displays, trade, parades & age/type specific track sessions. Wherever your allegiances lie; classic, retro or kit, soak it all up and enjoy!"

Mitchelkitman · #10 17th February 2015, 21:07

Maybe - But until we get some sort of verification, who knows? Last year's Donington looked to have a good attendance, so I don't think it's correct to assume or speculate.

IanA · #11 17th February 2015, 21:13

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Originally Posted by Mitchelkitman

Maybe - But until we get some sort of verification, who knows? Last year's Donington looked to have a good attendance, so I don't think it's correct to assume or speculate.

If only- Donington Kit Car Show's own Facebook page says:

"We're delighted to announce today that the National Kit and Performance Car Show is moving from Donington Park to Castle Combe. We hope to see you all at the Classic, Kit and Retro Action Day on 20th June. More details to follow..."

IanA · #12 30th April 2015, 23:38

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Originally Posted by WorldClassAccident

Let's hope the guy in the yellow digger has finished it when you get there...

The guy with the digger had finished but the graffiti "artists" hadn't...

and this was my drum for the night...

IanA · #13 1st July 2015, 11:02

I've been splattering on the filler and sanding it away around the shut lines on each side of the bonnet.

As today was a bit hot to work outside I decided to let the Z300S do what it does best- drive.

And took some record shots to show how it is currently.

Mister Towed · #14 18th February 2015, 06:18

I see that merger as a positive move: the 'kit car' market has always been a bit of a niche too far for many classic car enthusiasts, who wouldn't dream of attending a mere kit car show.

If they visit a classic show where they are also exposed to well built, convincing replicas of the cars of their dreams that don't have the zillion dollar price tag, I'm sure that some will overcome their prejudices and become converts to the cause.

It'll also make the shows that bit more varied and interesting for those of us that love both kits and classics, which should attract sufficient attendance to ensure that the event is repeated annually. Ultimately, that can only be good for the kit car industry.

redratbike · #15 19th February 2015, 06:31

donnington management has just dropped out of/lost the motogp deal they were going to host it for 2 years while the circuit of wales was completed(never!) so there may be more to it moving then you first think

IanA · #16 19th February 2015, 17:48

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donnington management has just dropped out of/lost the motogp deal they were going to host it for 2 years

and after all the "Save Donington" palaver after the abortive F1 plan trashed the track... I thought the MotoGP was a done deal- very popular with the riders and fans.

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while the circuit of wales was completed(never!)

yeah- right... always looked a bit ambitious to me. Look what happened behind the scenes to get Rockingham built - and it wasn't just a case of plan it, build it, pay for it !!!

redratbike · #17 20th February 2015, 06:59

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and after all the "Save Donington" palaver after the abortive F1 plan trashed the track... I thought the MotoGP was a done deal- very popular with the riders and fans.

yeah- right... always looked a bit ambitious to me. Look what happened behind the scenes to get Rockingham built - and it wasn't just a case of plan it, build it, pay for it !!!

Exactly..maybe donnington management have other plans (houses?)....

IanA · #18 20th February 2015, 22:29

Looks like a full season of events is planned for 2015 at least...

http://www.donington-park.co.uk/news...s-now-on-sale/

IanA · #19 6th April 2015, 19:30

So there I was, idly mooching around on Google Maps / StreetView last night checking some directions when I decided to look up the Shrine in Hurst Moreton.
Much to my surprise, when should the Google Spy have been past there but last July. And what should have been outside but Z300S #4 (mine).
What are the chances?

IanA · #20 28th August 2015, 18:12

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Originally Posted by redratbike

donnington management has just dropped out of/lost the motogp deal they were going to host it for 2 years while the circuit of wales was completed(never!) so there may be more to it moving then you first think

BBC News Web site - News just in...

Circuit of Wales plans at Ebbw Vale move a step closer

29 minutes ago
From the section Wales

A hotel and motor industries centre are part of the development

Plans for a £325m motor racing track in Blaenau Gwent have moved a step forward.

The Welsh government said it was "minded to grant" an application to allow the firm behind the plans to take over common land for the Circuit of Wales in Ebbw Vale.

It said outstanding issues with the rights of commoners must be resolved before a formal decision was made.

The Heads of the Valleys Development Company welcomed the move.