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Old 8th August 2014, 21:22
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This looks really good from this angle (it looks good from lots of angles, but this is my favourite).

Can't wait to see it finished.
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Old 8th August 2014, 22:31
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They look familiar! I bought mine off ebay off a guy who didn't know what they came off....
Now- it gets interesting- will they be drilled and countersunk 45deg for nuts on studs or 60deg for bolts???
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Old 8th August 2014, 23:19
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They look familiar! I bought mine off ebay off a guy who didn't know what they came off....

That's a great name on the tyre. Bet they're good!
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Old 9th August 2014, 10:51
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Chris, I am really looking forward to seeing the finished article, will the kit fit on a z4 base as well, I think the top windscreen rail attachment would be a lot cleaner and the z4 coupe windows are the right shape, I like the idea of having a fully built self collared gel kit which is fully bolt on, all be it more expensive. It would make it much easier for most people
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Old 11th August 2014, 21:26
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Not wishing to post me a jiffy bag full of glass shards, Geoff had kindly sent me a paper template of the Z3 coupe side windows that he has purchased. They will fit his car extremely well:



I am still weighing up the various options for side windows and may even have different set ups either side of the car for Donnington.

The rear section of a steel Z3 bonnet was cut off and bolted to the original hinges to test how my planned sill/front end split would work:









The traditional bonnet opening is going to be retained also.



New door skins will fit over the existing Z3 doors to completely change the side profile of the car:







As with the rear the front arches didn't cover the tyres completely, so:



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Old 12th August 2014, 08:55
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My favourite view so far and that boot looks big enough to get the weekly shopping in , Geoff .

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Old 12th August 2014, 10:45
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Oh YES!

I didnt expect it to look this good. Not doubting Chris's skills at all but i suppose due to the super accurate buck this looks utterly spot on.

If this is a kit in future, i want one.
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If this is a kit in future, i want one.
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Chris, I am really looking forward to seeing the finished article, will the kit fit on a z4 base as well, I think the top windscreen rail attachment would be a lot cleaner and the z4 coupe windows are the right shape, I like the idea of having a fully built self collared gel kit which is fully bolt on, all be it more expensive. It would make it much easier for most people

Has anybody measured the "windscreen rail" on the Z3 and Z4? How close are they?
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Old 13th August 2014, 09:40
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thats looking pretty impressive .
Well done Big C and GT.
I will make time later this week to come and see her.
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Oh YES!

I didnt expect it to look this good. Not doubting Chris's skills at all but i suppose due to the super accurate buck this looks utterly spot on.

If this is a kit in future, i want one.
Buy know while stocks last Geoff .
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Not wishing to post me a jiffy bag full of glass shards, Geoff had kindly sent me a paper template of the Z3 coupe side windows that he has purchased. They will fit his car extremely well:



I am still weighing up the various options for side windows and may even have different set ups either side of the car for Donnington.
Reproduction window frame is available -

http://www.gtoengineering.com/produc...0-swb-et00250n

...at a price they don't seem to be able to bring themselves to publish
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Old 19th August 2014, 14:46
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Just a thought...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-500-A...item43cd64b0c3
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Old 19th August 2014, 14:57
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Already in the garage waiting for the shell to be finished
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LOL = don't bother with all that messing about - just get the bodyshell complete - http://www.gtoengineering.com/produc...0-swb-bw99012n
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Old 22nd August 2014, 19:39
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I love the fact it has a part number! 20% discount for 'trade'?


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Old 23rd August 2014, 20:11
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As of 5pm today. We have cut it close for shows before, but I think it's going to be very tight.











Not going to have time to lower it, which is what it really needs.
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Old 23rd August 2014, 20:14
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Wow, I really do love this, can't wait to see it at Donington
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Old 23rd August 2014, 21:21
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To be fair to you with the short time left and to give customers a good idea what to expect, why not primer it, fit non functional opaque side 'windows', bolt on some non-functional headlamps and chrome door handles, and sell, sell sell!!
If you're stuck getting it sprayed, if you can trailer it to Swansea on the way to the show I'll primer it for you.
It's looking great Chris, well done.
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Old 23rd August 2014, 21:33
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Looks really nice, perhaps if I'd seen this before I started on the XKSS, I'd be putting an order in!

Will make a huge difference with the nose lowered a bit as you say,

I am also looking forward to seeing it complete in paint! Well done Chris.
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