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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Roof vent is on

    Not much of an update but next week it'll we'll get back on it as the first track day is booked for 3rd Nov












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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    So barring a few stickers the exterior is all finished now and the body kit is now on permanently

    The white stripe has been added and is now looking the way I always hoped it would

    Now the final assembly can be done

    Stay tuned...










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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Why did you remove the roof vent for the last few shots?

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Quote Originally Posted by escortinadriver View Post
    Why did you remove the roof vent for the last few shots?
    It eas never installed properly and I forgot to place it back on top

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Have you had the stickers recreated?

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Quote Originally Posted by escortinadriver View Post
    Have you had the stickers recreated?
    Yup, hopefully they go on in the next few days

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Awesome....

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    First of the stickers going on






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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    More updates

    Heated Windscreen is in, New tail lights, Grill is on and dash fitted. Switch panel is painted and switches mounted.

    I'll keep adding things as it progresses














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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Few hours spent today

    Head lights, door cards, Boot springs, Side Mirrors installed






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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    More Action today

    Roof vent has been installed now using MK2 escort vents











    Door handle bolted on using nutserts



    Zakspeed Sticker stuck on now. Looks soo good






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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    That's looking awesome.

    Bet you cant wait to use it in anger.

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Quote Originally Posted by escortinadriver View Post
    That's looking awesome.

    Bet you cant wait to use it in anger.

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    You're dead right mate! Can't wait

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    What does the potato button do?
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    Quote Originally Posted by mexicotait View Post
    What does the potato button do?
    Thats going to be the horn! Lol

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Switch panel mounted

    http://imgur.com/gallery/WJxDXgJ
    Last edited by Matt75; 02-10-2018 at 14:07.

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Switch panel now installed






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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Build continues...

    Boot seal in and the fuel filler hose now all sorted so the boot is pretty much done bar the wiring



    Installed trumpets on the carbs and fitted filters







    Thermo fan is fitted behind the grill. It's only a 10" one due to the oil cooler in the way but this should be more than enough given it won't be a road car. Sorry for the crap pic...I'll get more next time


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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Looking good and a great read. Keep it up and keep the updates coming

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    The wiring has begun. Headlights and horn wired in



    More pics of the rear firwewall





    Pic of the mount for the switch panel



    That's all for today. Stay tuned
    Last edited by Matt75; 10-10-2018 at 08:32.

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Quote Originally Posted by donnie View Post
    Looking good and a great read. Keep it up and keep the updates coming
    Thanks Mate, will do

    Cheers

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Zakspeed Sticker stuck on now. Looks soo good



    [/QUOTE]

    Hi matt...long time ...looks everything i new it would...stunning car...and congratulations for sticking with it....gives me a kick up the arse...

    ive not touched mine since the last update...but fingers crossed will be back on it again....life gets in the way...

    cant wait to see it in action...cheers mark

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Quote Originally Posted by madragon199 View Post
    Zakspeed Sticker stuck on now. Looks soo good



    Hi matt...long time ...looks everything i new it would...stunning car...and congratulations for sticking with it....gives me a kick up the arse...

    ive not touched mine since the last update...but fingers crossed will be back on it again....life gets in the way...

    cant wait to see it in action...cheers mark[/QUOTE]

    Thanks Mate, hope all is good your end. Your build has inspired me massively so can't wait for the new update

    Cheers

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Wiring has begun in earnest

    Engine bay is now all finished with everything wired up including the dash inputs









    Boot all finished now too



    Now onto the interior



    That's all for today. I'll get another update up tomorrow

    Thanks for looking

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Did you drill and tap the thermostat housing yourself?
    Looks good.

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Quote Originally Posted by dt36 View Post
    Did you drill and tap the thermostat housing yourself?
    Looks good.
    No Aussie cars use this hole for the anti pollution gear. I just found a thermo fan switch to fit the thread

    Cheers

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Rear windows are in now








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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Quick vid of the switch panel

    https://imgur.com/JSpc4NR

    More wiring



    First signs of life...



    I was trying to help but it wasn't wanted...



    Alternator bracket done



    Quick shot of the wheel nuts

    Last edited by Matt75; 19-10-2018 at 07:16.

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    used a bit of carbon wrap to protect a few areas







    Kill switch all wired up and sticker applied



    My fabricator is an idiot!



    Got some lead separators


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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Dash all wired up now



    Vid of the switches and how they all work

    https://i.imgur.com/D64YX37.mp4

    This is the remote kill switch

    https://i.imgur.com/M3sRXXl.mp4

    Everything pretty much done now so hoping to fire it up for the first time tomorrow
    Last edited by Matt75; 23-10-2018 at 08:18.

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    What does the 'Panty Dropper' switch do please???
    Thanks for the update.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 4parajon View Post
    What does the 'Panty Dropper' switch do please???
    Thanks for the update.
    Hey Mate, that's the ignition button!!

    Thanks for looking

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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt75 View Post
    Hey Mate, that's the ignition button!!

    Thanks for looking

    Cheers

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    Thought as much, nice touch

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Its Alllllliiive!!

    Bretty filling it up for the first time!



    Gauge works!



    Had a bit of carbon wrap left so I put a bit on the cage to protect it from scrapes



    Checking the Stack Dash does everything it should



    Here it is after firing it up for the first time. Im soo happy



    There are still a few more things to do but it's pretty much finished now once we dyno it
    Last edited by Matt75; 28-10-2018 at 00:48.

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    New KAAZ LSD with 4.3 ratio. Little but more suitable than the 5.3 I had






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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    All polycarbonate windows are in now. I've just glued the outside rubbers on with sikaflexand it looks really good and won't be going anywhere. I'll be doing the inner ones tonight













    Installed the drivers side foot plate. I've fallen in love with nutserts!! Best thing ever


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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    First time under its own power. I can't believe how happy I am





    Few pics too






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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    awesome job, followed this from the start good to see a project followed through to completion. As complete until the next mod. Well done

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    What, no burnout???

    Car looks awesome... it's come a long way.

    When is your first event?

    Shaun

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    Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

    Quote Originally Posted by wildo105e View Post
    awesome job, followed this from the start good to see a project followed through to completion. As complete until the next mod. Well done
    Thanks Mate, i don't think it'll ever be really finished....

    Cheers

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