Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

[Matt75]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

Next up is to paint the front dash and also blend in the front of the cage to avoid the glare and also make it disappear when sitting in the drivers seat. You can;t believe the difference this makes

[Matt75]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

Tomorrow is the wheel alignment then the wiring starts

Not long now.....

[Matt75]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

Wheel alignment all done and wheels pointing the right way



Flocked dash looks awesome too!!

[escortinadriver]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

After one of your previous posts, I got inspired and saved myself several hundred $'s by opting to do the same on my mk2 gt Cortina dash instead of having it recovered. Thanks! Quick question, is the hydraulic handbrake just plumbed inline with the rear brakes? Is there anything else that needs doing/modifying?

It'll be painted before you know it!

Shaun

[Matt75]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

After one of your previous posts, I got inspired and saved myself several hundred $'s by opting to do the same on my mk2 gt Cortina dash instead of having it recovered. Thanks! Quick question, is the hydraulic handbrake just plumbed inline with the rear brakes? Is there anything else that needs doing/modifying?

It'll be painted before you know it!

Shaun

Hi Mate,

Thats great. Post a pic

The hydro brake is just plumbed direct into the rear brake line. Very easy

Cheers

Matt

[Matt75]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

Had the car upon the hoist so took a few pics

[wildo105e]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

Like your approach to the brake plumbing, I used banjo fittings and they are a pain.

[Matt75]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

Like your approach to the brake plumbing, I used banjo fittings and they are a pain.

I thought of using banjo's. I'm not sure why we went these to be honest

It ended up well though

Cheers

Matt

[escortinadriver]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

Is that a mk2 Cortina under the hoist???

Shaun

[Matt75]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

Is that a mk2 Cortina under the hoist???

Shaun

Yes, a GT. Well spotted

[madragon199]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

Nice one...have you left the "u" bolts long to fine tune the ride height...looking almost ready for paint now...cant wait..
Cheers mark

[Matt75]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

Nice one...have you left the "u" bolts long to fine tune the ride height...looking almost ready for paint now...cant wait..
Cheers mark

Little bit but mostly haven't got around to cutting them off

First track day is in June so the clock is ticking

You're overdue for an update too!

Cheers

Matt

[madragon199]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

You're overdue for an update too!

Cheers

Matt[/QUOTE]

Been sorting the oval race car...(ligtening rod)..rebuilt engine...modded suspension ect....buying a cheap car with a tow bar to tow the race car...Aiming for june aswell.....and learning to video the whole thing.....

Will post an updat on the lightning rod soon.....

Ill race you to june....lol..

[Matt75]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

You're overdue for an update too!

Cheers

Matt

Been sorting the oval race car...(ligtening rod)..rebuilt engine...modded suspension ect....buying a cheap car with a tow bar to tow the race car...Aiming for june aswell.....and learning to video the whole thing.....

Will post an updat on the lightning rod soon.....

Ill race you to june....lol..[/QUOTE]

Lol, you're on!

Looking forward to seeing it

Cheers

Matt

[Matt75]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

Been a bit slow of late bit still progressing

Picked up some 245/50R15 slicks for the fronts and I'll get some 275/50's for the rear



Next job is the wiring. I've got an EzyWire kit to hopefully make things easier



Got some billet switches made up. I've always wanted a potato button for some stupid reason so here it is. This will be the horn. The panty dropper will be the start button!!





Then we made a switch panel to mount this all on the dash board to the left of the steering wheel



That's enough for now so a drink is in order!