IanA's Z300S Barchetta Build

[IanA]

So- the inner tubes have arrived and I've ordered the tyres. Thought I'd start with some 195/65 x 15 V-rated Falken AS200 all weather tyres. They are snowflake marked so have a high silica content. With that skinny width on the 5" Jag rim, I'm looking for all the grip I can get.

[Tribute Automotive]

Rear light and plate position now fixed





Side vents cut and bonded, just require some filling and priming in white

[IanA]

Originally Posted by Tribute Automotive

Rear light and plate position now fixed

Thanks for the call Chris. Lights look OK, shame we need so many now!!!! The tub looks quite thick there so may take the flattening for the base of the lights without needing any strengthening from behind.

[IanA]

Cleaned and sprayed the wire wheels silver today. Arranged to have the new rim bands, inner tubes and Falken tyres fitted tomorrow morning.

[WorldClassAccident]

Nice fuel filler - Look forward to seeing that on Saturday on your way past

[Car photographer]

much prefer it with the bonnet scoop filled in

[garyh]

defo, a picture canpaint a thousand words...

[IanA]

Just driven 230 miles in my Jago- the last 120 miles like this

[IanA]

Dry fit and exhibition revs only.
I fitted the MWS Jaguar wire wheel adapters today and here it is:



The adapters fitted perfectly in terms of bolt PCD and diameter. There was <1mm play against the hub centre as well- result.

My only reservation is that the holes in the adapters are 45deg countersunk whereas the bolts have a 60deg bevel. The standard bolts clear the curly hubs. I did try my cone washers but that would need the bolt heads to be trimmed slightly. I'm not convinced that the washers are the best solution anyway- anyone know of 45deg chamfered wheel bolts? M12x40mmx1.5mm pitch?

[IanA]

What is the collective noun for barchetti???

[Tribute Automotive]

Originally Posted by IanA

As with Nick's car the transformation when the wire wheels go on is fantastic. What section tyres did you decide on?

[Tribute Automotive]

Originally Posted by IanA

Just driven 230 miles in my Jago- the last 120 miles like this

I'm not sure the Z3 body conversion based on the Jago jeep will catch on Ian!

[IanA]

Originally Posted by Tribute Automotive

I'm not sure the Z3 body conversion based on the Jago jeep will catch on Ian!

I don't know... 27mpg and great ground clearance !!!

[IanA]

Yes- another good evenings work



Have to say that the effect is not as good as I'd expected. I think that's because the Maser I modelled it on is that bit smaller.

I used 4" stripes spaced 4" apart. Maybe that should go to 5"+5"+5" for a better proportion.

[WorldClassAccident]

PM or email me. I have a friend who might be able to reprofile your bolts

[IanA]

Thanks- that would be my favourite option.

[IanA]

These are 195/65x15 Falken AS200 All-Weather tyres.
I can see why it's called a Barchetta- it steers like a boat...I think I need to play with the tyre pressures. It is a very comfortable ride though.
Repeat- exhibition revs only until I get the adapter bolts sorted. Alloys back on for now.

[garyh]

It looks smart, nice job.

[WorldClassAccident]

Make sure you spray the front bumper bar balck so it doesn't stand out through the front grill.

Perhaps widen the stirpes

[IanA]

Originally Posted by WorldClassAccident

Make sure you spray the front bumper bar balck so it doesn't stand out through the front grill.

Perhaps widen the stirpes

Yes- twigged that matt black spray requirement already- the expanded metal grille I have to go in there is quite expanded but will try it anyway before getting anything with a smaller mesh.
No problems with overheating in this weather I suppose???