I thought it was about time that I started a build thread for my SWB TT manual, as my old LWB TT manual build was a big fat failure (read: ended up getting cut up into bits on my driveway and carted off to the scrappy in the back of a pikey's transit van!!)

 

 

I figured that this time, rather than give a step by step commentary of its progress (which can be depressing when progress comes crashing to a halt) this time I decide that I'd build it first and when it was pretty much ready to hit the track, only then would I write it all up afterwards..

 

 

 

Here's the old girl as of yesterday afternoon, about 99% ready to rock:

 

 

 

 

 

(big thanks have to go to 'Monster' and Whifbitz for some really nice parts at very generously low prices)

 

*I'm currently running a tidy VG30DETT that had been tinkered with in Japan, I'll run this until I kill it this Summer by which time I should have finished re-building the forged lump (below). The bottom end is finished, I just need some new cometic gaskets....joy)

 

 

(Engine)

 

VG30DETT (bored/honed ’20 thou)

Carillo ‘H’ beam rods

Arias oversized pistons

ARP bolts

Cometic gaskets *

Nismo 740cc injectors

300 degree fuel rails

SE ported and polished heads

SE cams/valves

AMS pulleys

ACL bearings

Polished crank

AMS manifiolds + gaskets

HKS turbo elbows

Garrett GT675 RS turbos

Polished water pipes

New OEM water pump/oil pump

EGR/PCV delete

NGK spark plugs

Unorthodox racing lightweight pulleys

Blitz custom exhaust (titanium wrapped)

Greddy 3 row front mount intercooler

ARC GTR oil cooler + braided hoses (front mounted)

Koyorad radiator

Nismo rad cap

CZP radiator hardpipe kit

ARC bov's

Greddy expansion tank

Greddy oil catch tank

Blitz oil filler cap

Greddy sandwich plate

Samco intercooler pipes/radiator hoses/vacuum hoses/intercooler couplers

SFS water/heating pipes

HKS twin induction kit/Samco elbows

AEM EMS

AEM 3.5 bar MAP sensor

LED headlight conversion

Bosch 044 fuel pump

Accusump

Cusco brake stopper

 

(Transmission)

 

Carbonetic triple plate clutch + flywheel

Carbon one piece prop

Re-built OEM gearbox

 

(Steering/Suspension)

 

Tein Type Flex coilovers

Tein EDFC

Driftworks front upper camber arms

Driftworks front lower arms

Driftworks Geomaster tension rods

Driftworks polybushes

Tein inner tie rods

SPL version 5 outer tie rods

SPL front drop links

Stillen front ARB

Driftworks HICAS replacement kit

Driftworks rear upper camber arms

Driftworks rear lower camber arms

Driftworks tension arms

Driftworks polybushes

CZP rear drop links

Stillen rear ARB

Ksport 8 pot brakes (356mm discs) front + braided hoses/Yellow Stuff pads

Ksport 6 pot brakes (356mm discs) rear + braided hoses/Yellow Stuff pads

 

(Exterior)

 

Satin black paintjob

Stillen GT-Z front bumper (modified)

Border vented fenders

Carbon fibre vented bonnet

Carbon fibre vented front panel

Carbon fibre fuel door

Carbon fibre aeriel delete plate

Carbon fibre cannards (front bumper)

Adjustable bumper support bars

Carbon fibre ‘Origin’ GT wing (formerly fitted to the Driftworks S15)

Aero-catches (rear hatch)

Stainless bonnet pins (bonnet)

Border JDM wing mirrors

CMS skirts

Flared rear arches

’99 spec rear lights

HID headlights

Scroth tow loop (FIA approved)

Red enamelled rear tow loops

17” Riverside deep dish split rims (10j & 9j) ET -7 (only set this side of Mars!)

 

(Interior)

 

Sparco Kevlar Pro 2000 drivers seat

OMP seat rails

Sparco Kevlar rally seat

Bride seat rails

Takata 6 point harnesses

ASD hydraulic handbrake + Willwood brake cylinder/pass through kit

Driftworks hydraulic brake lines

Personal steering wheel (Ltd edition OZ Racing)

Nismo GT gearknob

Autopower/Pegasus Auto roll cage (SCCA/FIA approved 1.75 inch x 0.120" DOM)

Carbing rear strut brace

HKS Oil temp/Oil pressure/Water temp gauges

Greddy 60mm (pillar mount) boost gauge

APEXi multichecker

Tein EDFC controller

Greddy Spec ‘S’ boost controller

Blitz AF meter

Lifeline 2ltr on board fire extinguisher system

Electric cut-off switch

 

there are probably a few bits that I've missed off the list, but it's all going in the right direction this time at least

 

Simon at SJS Design is currently working on some custom decals

 

more pics to follow shortly...

Edited May 24, 201213 yr by jap.slapper

Looks absolutely stonking Pez... very unique! :thumbup:

 

and a spec list to die for!" :bow:

that looks awesome mate

Very nice and mean looking track killer, the forged engine spec is mahoosive, me wants... I think somehow you will be pulling a few more horses than the reliable 550 you mentioned :D!! but who need`s any-more!!! perfect.

Cant help but think you need some UK front corner light units, yours look abit odd as they are the only white bit at the front. :)

Love it :thumbup1:

Cant help but think you need some UK front corner light units, yours look abit odd as they are the only white bit at the front. :)

 

Yeah already onto that mate, the ones currently fitted were put on there temporarily to test the circuit in order to isolate the small electrical fault that we found

 

I've got these to go on tomorrow

 

 

YAY :clap:

Hate it! you have ruined a shorty zed there the front bumper doesnt fit, i hate carbon bonnets and that wing looks silly

 

Think you should export it to Japan where it will fit in

Hate it! you have ruined a shorty zed there the front bumper doesnt fit, i hate carbon bonnets and that wing looks silly

 

Think you should export it to Japan where it will fit in

 

 

You've been out in the sun too long....and are very confused

 

Go see the MO quick, it might be a fever!

You've been out in the sun too long....and are very confused

 

Go see the MO quick, it might be a fever!

 

On another note do you wanna swap back for the truck and some cash :D The truck is sporting a brand new AMS cylinder head :)

On another note do you wanna swap back for the truck and some cash :D The truck is sporting a brand new AMS cylinder head :)

 

Go on then...only if I can give you both engines and my camper van aswell :tongue_smilie:

Looks the part ! :cool: , and great spec list. V. Nice.

Hey Pez

 

That is looking awesome mate!! Very nice indeed. Unbelievable spec list too! :thumbup1::thumbup1:

Due to work commitments overseas and allsorts of other issues this has been on the back burner since last year however I thought I'd give a quick update on this as I've had time to tinker recently.

 

The intention for 2013 was to commit to a full season of TA however due to my now being officially classed as a disabled driver I couldn't just sign on on the day and get my National B non-race licence like most. I discussed the situation with BMSAD (British Motorsport Association for the Disabled) and was put in touch directly with the MSA department who would be dealing with my application. Unfortunately it would appear that 6 months advance notice is not sufficient time for submission and review of medical reports etc and I am still waiting on confirmation of a med board

 

Either way the delay has been a bit of a blessing in disguise as I ended up flying to the US on a last minute contract so would have missed round 1 at Cadwell anyway. The decision has therefore been made to spend this year focusing on getting the setup of the car as best as can be and running with the current engine and an assortment of tyre options. I'll be relying heavily on the guys at Hereford Tyres for their support, expert advise and constant use of their HUNTER system.

 

Confirmed sponsors to date: Oracle (SP) Ltd, Hereford Tyres, Mikina Precision Engineering, J&R Recovery, Hereford Muay Thai (MMA Universe)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This will be an interesting year as and when I can find the time to run it on track, next year we'll be looking at upgrading to something a bit different :ninja:

Edited April 23, 201312 yr by jap.slapper

That looks the part mate, would love to see this in TA.

A real ambassador for the ZED and this forum matey, well done. This is the kind of alternative advertising the 300 needs. Show car's and motorsports. Love it.

Keep at it Pez and great work :thumbup1:

Looks great Pez, what do you mean upgrading to something a bit different next year? Different for the Zed or different vehicle?

Looks great Pez, what do you mean upgrading to something a bit different next year? Different for the Zed or different vehicle?

 

 

Different vehicle mate. I won't necessarily get shot of the zed straightaway but I've got my eye on something and already have the all important long haired general's approval :biggrin:

 

Two friends of mine, Pete KH and Jamie have always been Radical, Porker and lovers/owners of Italian exotica. Jamie has owned several Radical's over the years, whilst Pete has always favoured the Porsche (I owe a lot to both of these guys for helping me set up my company and securing some tidy contracts). Pete actually came in 4th and 3rd in the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge races that he entered at Donnington Sunday before last in his Parr Motorsport sponsored 911 GT3.

Anyway for years now they've both been trying to lure me away from my fixation with Jap metal but I've always stood firm, adament that I'd never been too keen on Porkers and that Ferarris' were just flashy Fiat's!!

 

All I'll say is that this piece of kit is a bit special whilst still remaining perfectly road legal :shifty:

let us know when the Zed's coming out to play

let us know when the Zed's coming out to play

 

 

Well it's off the stands now so we're heading in the right direction at least :biggrin:

After spending most of the morning making absolutely no progress at all with regards to the VG's running issue I figured I'd take a time out and make a new centre panel. The new panel should (a) fill the gap and (b) give me a place to fit the internal battery cut off switch. The air con is long gone but I thought that a perforated panel would make a good alternative to a solid panel as I could still benefit from the cold/hot air blowing through it from the heater.

 

It's not quite finished yet, I'm in two minds as to whether I should paint it or leave it as it is. It's galvanised so shouldn't rust and apart from fixing in place with a couple of allen bolts and maybe fitting a short strip of rubber edging along the bottom to tidy it up it's pretty much there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

the running issue has got me well and truly stumped though and I reckon it may be due to a cracked manifold on the passenger side.....we'll see

 

looks amazing mate! very jealous

what is your front bumper m8 and those bits on the side did you add them on? im more interested in the front bumper rather than the side'eeze, lol

what is your front bumper m8 and those bits on the side did you add them on? im more interested in the front bumper rather than the side'eeze, lol

 

 

 

Hello chief, the bumper is a urethane GTZ-R that I imported from Stillen about 6 years ago. I've modified it and made the front opening higher and lower openings shallower to accomodate the Greddy 3 row fmic and long Arc oil cooler, the side canards are home made/modified jobbies' made from carbon fibre