Decided to go race the full size stuff

[Maxxed_Ross]

After talking about doing it for long enough... I finally pulled the finger out and got a track car.

Picked up a nice MG ZR at the end of last month. So far it's only been out once, but it'll be back on Knockhill in a few weeks after a few issues are sorted out :-D

Some pictures of the build

http://file035b.bebo.com/3/large/2007/09/15/16/1894329508a5558182156l.jpg

http://file038b.bebo.com/3/large/2007/10/21/17/1894329508a5883457872l.jpg

http://file037b.bebo.com/13/large/2007/11/03/19/1894329508a6010020506l.jpg

http://file037b.bebo.com/8/large/2007/11/25/17/1894329508a6202645502l.jpg

http://file043b.bebo.com/15/large/2007/12/09/14/1894329508a6325225190l.jpg

http://file045b.bebo.com/13/large/2007/12/30/19/1894329508a6489916507l.jpg

http://file045b.bebo.com/11/large/2008/02/19/23/1894329508a6944984869l.jpg

http://file041b.bebo.com/12/large/2008/03/26/19/1894329508a7262607730l.jpg

http://file043b.bebo.com/1/large/2008/03/29/20/1894329508a7292323093l.jpg

http://file043b.bebo.com/8/large/2008/07/05/14/1894329508a8217817009l.jpg


http://file047a.bebo.com/9/large/2009/07/01/13/7108407a11140923558l.jpg

http://file047a.bebo.com/9/large/2009/07/01/13/7108407a11140923609l.jpg

Getting ready for the first run in anger

http://file047a.bebo.com/9/large/2009/07/01/13/7108407a11140923795l.jpg

http://file047a.bebo.com/9/large/2009/07/01/13/7108407a11140923830l.jpg


Some shots of it in action

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/maxxed_ross/ZR%20Turbo/Kockhill%2025-06-09/DSC_6758.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/maxxed_ross/ZR%20Turbo/Kockhill%2025-06-09/DSC_6765.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/maxxed_ross/ZR%20Turbo/Kockhill%2025-06-09/DSC_6786.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/maxxed_ross/ZR%20Turbo/Kockhill%2025-06-09/DSC_6806.jpg

Hounding an FQ300

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/maxxed_ross/ZR%20Turbo/Kockhill%2025-06-09/DSC_6798.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/maxxed_ross/ZR%20Turbo/Kockhill%2025-06-09/DSC_6799.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/maxxed_ross/ZR%20Turbo/Kockhill%2025-06-09/DSC_6804.jpg


All was going well until the clutch cable broke :evil:

[Malcolm Williams]

Looking good Ross, good luck with the next session at Knockhill

[ross minimad]

that looks pretty interesting! tell us a bit about what you've done to it? is that i turbo i see!

[Maxxed_Ross]

Cheers guys

Here's the full spec list (as far as I can remember anyway!)

Spec list so far:


Car Info

Rover 214 Si Mk3
T16 2.0ltr turbo engine from Rover Tomcat

Engine

Garrett GT28R Turbo
Forge oversized front-mounted intercooler
Samco Silicone Pipework and Stainless Steel Tubing
Magnecore KV8.5 Leads
Cone Air Filter
Rover 220 GTi radiator
Manual-control Slimline Fan
Stainless Steel Downpipe
De-cat & Straight Through Exhaust
4” slash cut back box
Manual Boost Controler set to 11psi
Motobuild alloy oil cap
New Battery
PG1 Gearbox with Type B Rover Factory LSD
Boost gauge

Suspension

OMP front Strut Brace
Custom Made Rear Brace / Harness Mountings
Whole car poly bushed by Superflex, inc gear linkages
All wishbone ball joints new or immaculately refurbished
KW Coil-over-oil adjustable shocks
MG ZR 25mm Front Anti Roll Bar
Rover 200VI Rear beam with anti roll bar

Interior

Custom seat runners
Sparco alloy seat mounts
OMP FIA Certified Roll Cage
All Interior stripped, spot welds removed, all possible weight lost
Painted satin black interior and engine bay.
Sparco 4 point FIA Spec harness
Sparco Sprint5 Seats FIA Spec
All un-necessary dash parts and accessories removed
Hand Held Fire Extinguisher
OMP Racing Steering Wheel
Door Cards in Aluminium painted black
Sparco Alloy Pedals

Brakes

MG ZR 160 front brakes with Mintex Racing pads
MG ZR 25mm Front Anti Roll Bar
Rover 200VI rear brakes
Goodrige braided hoses all round, new nipples

Body / Misc.

Sunroof Plated over in 3mm galvanised steel.
MG ZR Front Light Conversion
MG ZR Front Bumper
MG ZR Rear Bumper
MG ZR Spoiler
MG ZR Mirrors
MG ZR Side Skirts
MG ZR Bonnet & Wings
Motobuild Rear Light Clusters
Limo Tinted Glass All round
Perspex Rear Screen
Bonnet Pins
Porsche Continental Orange Bodywork
TOYO Graphics
Rover Streetwise Alloys Black with Toyo R888 Tyres

Recent Stuff

Removed front washer bottle
Passenger full-beam unit removed for cold air feed
Custom battery hold-down bar made


To Do

Carbon-fibre door cards to fit
New clutch cable to fit
ZS 180 brakes to fit
Rear fog light needs to be sorted
Speedometer doesn’t work
Temperature sensor has a mind of it's own