What did you do to your Z this week?

[Matt Berry]

Made a start on getting the new brake lines in and also managed to get the new gauges mounted into the dash

 

[toopy]

Made a start on getting the new brake lines in and also managed to get the new gauges mounted into the dash

I didn't think it was acceptable to have that length of flexible brake hose, especially where it could potentially be damaged by debris thrown up from the tires?

 

[Matt Berry]

I didn't think it was acceptable to have that length of flexible brake hose, especially where it could potentially be damaged by debris thrown up from the tires?

Hmm, hadn’t actually thought of that
I’ll have to look into it!

 

[hedgehogdodger]

Had a good run out to Matlock bath at weekend a little wet but you got to enjoy your z rain or shine.Have to agree with toopy those brake pipes do not look good.

 

[yellowz]

I didn't think it was acceptable to have that length of flexible brake hose, especially where it could potentially be damaged by debris thrown up from the tires?

Me too. I thought the length of the flexi hose had an effect on the pressure. The longer the hose the greater (although slight) pressure drop due to expansion of the hose.

 

[uk66fastback]

The only reason for the flexi is for the movement of the axle/wheel (where hard lines wouldn't work) ... should be as short as practicable.

 

[Matt Berry]

The only reason for the flexi is for the movement of the axle/wheel (where hard lines wouldn't work) ... should be as short as practicable.

Is this only applicable if you’re running the standard braking system?

 

[Alphabettispaghetti]

Made a start on getting the new brake lines in and also managed to get the new gauges mounted into the dash

Nice work. i've built cars with all flexible lines, also every motorbike.

i'd worry about the caliper/pad coverage of the disc though?

 

[Matt Berry]

Nice work. i've built cars with all flexible lines, also every motorbike.

i'd worry about the caliper/pad coverage of the disc though?

Funny you should say that about the pad/disc as I thought the same when I put them on. I bought it all as a kit and didn’t think anymore of it

 

[Alphabettispaghetti]

Funny you should say that about the pad/disc as I thought the same when I put them on. I bought it all as a kit and didn’t think anymore of it

looks like you need discs 20mm smaller diameter?

 

[Matt Berry]

looks like you need discs 20mm smaller diameter?

I think I got the kit from silver mine motors, will have to go back through the paperwork and check, I’ll send him a picture and check he sent out the right discs

 

[Alphabettispaghetti]

I think I got the kit from silver mine motors, will have to go back through the paperwork and check, I’ll send him a picture and check he sent out the right discs

maybe the caliper is the wrong one? its got to be one or the other?

 

[LiamR]

This week I received my huge order from Skillard. I have yet to see the products with my own eyes, but my buddy who's house I got them delivered to said they are awesome. Cannot wait to get home and see/fit them!

Oh and I also received my genuine badges from the states! Bit by bit I will get parts to restore this car from the ground up

 

[Pondo]

I think I got the kit from silver mine motors, will have to go back through the paperwork and check, I’ll send him a picture and check he sent out the right discs

Matt mine are silver mine as well, these are mine installed.

 

[Matt Berry]

Matt mine are silver mine as well, these are mine installed.
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different callipers to mine, I’ve messaged him and asked but no response as of yet. I checked the kit that I ordered and it says it’s a smaller calliper body in order to clear 15 inch wheels.
I’ve looked through some of his pictures and there’s a couple that look the same as mine

 

[toopy]

I checked the kit that I ordered and it says it’s a smaller caliper body in order to clear 15 inch wheels.

That's a cop out if ever i heard one, they just didn't want to source/manufacture a smaller disc and corresponding caliper bracket!

 

[atomman]

I took one of my seats apart to re-trim it , always thought my interior was to dark as everything is black in there, So wanted to add a bit of color into it and I have always liked the tartan Porsche seats,

Here's one half finished just waiting on some brass eyelets as I didn't like the other ones I have




My Cat seems to like it , he sat there all night

 

[richiep]

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My Cat seems to like it , he sat there all night

Cat says:
“I approve of this retrim. Now your seats all belong to me”

 

[Alphabettispaghetti]

different callipers to mine, I’ve messaged him and asked but no response as of yet. I checked the kit that I ordered and it says it’s a smaller calliper body in order to clear 15 inch wheels.
I’ve looked through some of his pictures and there’s a couple that look the same as mine

you should ask him to make a bracket that uses the other half of the disc face when that outer part wears out

 

[atomman]

First seat is done even made some badges out of thin copper plate on the new water jet in work , its all practice , now to un-stitch the other seat and do it all over again.