Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

[Matt75]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

So I've created a Facebook page at - https://www.facebook.com/Skinny-Boy-...2498045562678/

And here is the first vid- stay tuned for more soon

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6hYwPNQMCpw&feature=youtu.be

[Matt75]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

My worry is that given cast iron shatters then this may provide a weak point that may cause a failure point in the future

[beeRS]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

Ouch! Slipping off the jack is bad news. It looks like it would repair OK. Its not a structural part of the block - just needs to make a good seal with the sump.

[GavinR]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

That's unlucky after all your hard work
But I'm sure that would be ok to repair - it's not an important part of the block, just the flange for the sump gasket

[Matt75]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

Some bad news. I was changing the oil after the recent track day when the car slipped off the jack and caught the side of the block and has caused significant damage.

So I now need to rip out the engine and I'm pretty sure a new block will be required. I'm not sure a repair with a JB Weld type of product will suffice and I'd rather do it properly so I ensure I have no future issues. It's winter here in Oz now so the motivation is very low so the car is just sitting under a cover until my motivation levels increase and I can be bothered.

Few pics..





Stay tuned and I'll keep you all updated is the repair progresses

[Matt75]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

Last month I did a track day at Philip Island (home of the GP Bike Grand Prix) here in Melb and this is truly the best track Ihave ever driven.

Here is the car all loaded up ready to go to work with me as we left after



Bring your race car to work day!!





In the pit garage waiting to go out with my mates Evo







Waiting to get on track





My pads really make a mess of the shiny wheels..





The track day photographer really knows his stuff. I was walking past to have a piss when I saw this just sitting there at the end of the day. How could i not buy it!!!





Here is some in car footage of the day too

All in all an amazing day with perfect weather and the car performing awesome although still needing a better tune a think as the chokes are a little too big making it a bit sluggish in the low / mid rev range but I'm just in love with this car.

[Matt75]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

Hey Guys,

I've had lots of questions about the car both on here and on Facebook so I'm thinking about doing a series of youtube vids where I go through the car and do a few info sessions.

Is anyone keen to see such a thing?

Let me know

Cheers

Matt

[madragon199]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

Good to hear you are back on the job! What were you racing? I'm still deciding what stickers I want on the car but I'll get my name on it ASAP Cheers, Matt

Racing 1/4 mile oval...in the old cosworth..gave me a chance to play with roll centre settings (moving it left to right to see if i can go round corners faster ect) and try different geometry settings.. to see if i really know what im doing...ha ha. Had a blast...the track has now closed...and the other tracks are only racing on saturday...and of course i have to work...
Will be back on the escort...going to change a few things ive already done...as we say 1 step forward 2 steps back...but as you are aware for me its the building i enjoy the most.... Your car looks stunning... Im looking at a capri....to make a Zakspeed retro mod..but i dont no when on earth i would have time to build it...ha ha ..

[Matt75]

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Hi Matt...i Havnt looked at it...well all ive done is look at it ..ha ha...i decided to dedicate last year to just racing..it was my last chance before they sold the track for a shopping mall...so ive got that out my system...will be back on it again in the next month...

Yours gives me the inspiration i need to see it completed...

Watch this space...


Cant see your name on your car.....put it on there....

Cheers mark

Good to hear you are back on the job! What were you racing?

I'm still deciding what stickers I want on the car but I'll get my name on it ASAP

Cheers,

Matt

[Matt75]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

Car looked really good sitting there in the sun. Those hours of taping and masking for the paint job really paid off.

The overall standard/finish of the competition cars this year was way higher than the usual tattered rally cars.

Your win was well deserved, you should be very proud.

Shaun.

Thanks Mate

Shame we couldn't catch upon the day!

Yes, the quality of the cars was great this year in the competition section with a number of news cars which is great to see rather than the same ones each year.

I was very happy to win to say the least

Cheers

Matt

[madragon199]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

Hi Matt...i Havnt looked at it...well all ive done is look at it ..ha ha...i decided to dedicate last year to just racing..it was my last chance before they sold the track for a shopping mall...so ive got that out my system...will be back on it again in the next month...

Yours gives me the inspiration i need to see it completed...

Watch this space...


Cant see your name on your car.....put it on there....

Cheers mark

[escortinadriver]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

Car looked really good sitting there in the sun. Those hours of taping and masking for the paint job really paid off.

The overall standard/finish of the competition cars this year was way higher than the usual tattered rally cars.

Your win was well deserved, you should be very proud.

Shaun.

[Matt75]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

Nice one matt...fully deserved i recon...

Still needs that rear spoiler....

Looks and sounds amazing...

Cheers Mark

Cheers Mate,

Agreed, the Wing will be done in the next few weeks hopefully

How's yours coming?

Matt

[madragon199]

Re: Matt's Mk 2 Grp 2 Zakspeed Replica

Nice one matt...fully deserved i recon...

Still needs that rear spoiler....

Looks and sounds amazing...

Cheers Mark

[Matt75]

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Last Sunday was Small Ford Sunday for my Car Club. The largest small ford show in the southern hemisphere with 286 small fords braving the 40 degree heat to put on the show

I was lucky enough to win best competition vehicle which was a surprise as I wasn't going to enter

Keep an eye out for an article in Classic Ford as there will be lots of pics on the show in there

Anyways here are a few pics