MadaboutKitcars

So what are the current options for putting a panel kit onto a Z3 then lads?

Naw - you can look and laugh at my build thread. I am just starting on the interior.

Z3 is currently th 300S Maserati ready now, the 250SWB and Aston in progress I think.

I am currently trying to get the history of models, dates and numbers for the Tribute Automotive Owners Clubs

dont forget the cobra! id like to see a mix and match option aswel...

Sorry - a couple of Cobras as well in progress. Hadn't got that far in the history of Tribute Automotive

Quick paint job and we're ready to go...

I think MrTowed's comment about my car are mostly right regarding the windscreen size and shapet bu it's position is more of the problem for authentic looks I think.

The comparison picture below shows the three main problem areas labelled A, B & C. Cutting the screen off would only address the point C, the hieght.

The distance between the back of the front wheel and the front of the door opening (A) compared to the length of the door opening (B) are almost reversed on the BMW and the Maserati.

I guess you could cut the screen off, extend the bonnet backwards, bond the doors shut and cut new smaller ones etc but it does get away from the idea of a quick and simple car modification and you lose the practicality. Remember I am using this car as oine of my daily drivers.

And another Cobra replica with a slightly modern touch from Fii Roadsters.

The company slogan is "a tribute to the past" !!!

Hmm not convinced by Fii Roadsters, that diffuser/spoiler thing looks like the automotive equivalent of a ghotee beard on the face of a pretty girl. It might be progressive, but I wouldn't want to be seen with it.

The 4'' x 2'' sills don't do it for me either.

I agree any additions need to work with the period of the car.

if the skirts were to work with the shape of the side profile and the front splitter was turned into a feature that would of bin on cars back then or done in sections below the wing and below the nose. to help work with the period curves. eg small bumper bars that have a slightly sharper profile to catch the wind and pull the front down.

Rear arches still require some work!

Will the front be lower? Looks high compaired to sill.

The front end isn't positioned correctly in these pictures, and I will be modifying the front valance area to give some more depth and balance with the sill.

Mornin.. Still watching this with interest....still a little concerned about the 'bulbous' look of the front wings / arches....so here's another daft idea..
I know the bonnet line and centre front cant go any lower because of the engine / front panel, but how about..(wait for this..) doing a pie cut the whole length of the wing, where the inside curve meets the 'bonnet', under the headlight, and back up the outside of the wing, between the arch and the top of the wing...starting with nothing at the back, upto a couple of inches at the front.. (like the whole top of the wing is a lid, put back on a bit lower...!)
Then the lines would flow and all will be well with the world...
The idea works in my head anyway...!!
All the best

I should imgine the constraint causing the wings to sit up as they do is because the strut towers force the design that way.

I think this looks fantastic, will be nice to see how low Chris can get it but I'm sure he'll be putting those photoshop skills to good use before we know it.

Love the front but would like to see the purer AC Ace rear wings and back end

Maybe try lower springs and configure the new bodywork around them? 25-30mm may make quite a difference to the overall stance.

There is a company un the US that has a bodykit that converts the MGB to an AC Ace replica. Its called the Caifornia Ace.

Maybe Chris could make a kit that fits the Z3 without modification so it is cheap and easy for novice builders to use.

The more experienced or braver could then make their own modifications such as lowering springs, pie cutting front wings etc?

Poor old Chris!!

All these comments / suggestions, kind of assume Chris is sat on his bum, just waiting for new ideas to come flooding in to give him something to do!

Give him a break for goodness sake!! :-)

Oh no Scottie......!!
I just gave Chris a suggestion........
But you've gone and called him old.........!!!

I like that one a lot