BMW Z3 1.9 Z Cars Race Car @ Silverstone GP Video!

[GaryFeakins]

Hi all,

Just thought I'd link you to a video of our Z3 Race Car going around Silverstone on a rapid demo lap the other day! So many people didn't think it could be a 1.9...we had to lift the bonnet to prove them wrong

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUy6lncJ53U


All the best,

Gary Feakins

 

[mwpe]

Great video Gary Can't wait to see you in action on May 1.

 

[Althulas]

Nice and slick.

 

[hard top]

See, the M44 Massive rules....

 

[andyglym]

Sounds great

 

[oldcarman]

Wish I could be there for the race!! Take lots of pics please @BMBabe!! JIM

 

[Bozzy]

That certainly looks quick and as Andy said,sounds great too .
It must have some serious suspension upgrades,hardly any body roll.

Steve

 

[GaryFeakins]

Thanks All!

Steve, the car is fitted with our specially developed Z Cars Suspension Kit (available for all Z3 models - 4 and 6 cylinder, and a different kit also available Z4 E85 6 cylinder models).

The car runs standard anti roll bars, a full Z Cars specific Powerflex Bush Kit, and our adjustable damper kit including top mounts, springs, etc... There are no strut braces on the car, no tricks.. just a finely tuned damper valving and spring package. It is like a go kart!

The exhaust is a custom made system we make in-house also

Gary

 

[Bozzy]

Well it certainly works very well on the track Gary,impressive.
You say your suspension kits are available for all models of Z3,but do you do a kit for road use as well ?.

 

[oldcarman]

Wish I was closer I'd have it all if it would make my 1.9 handle like that! JIM

 

[BMBabe]

Wish I could be there for the race!! Take lots of pics please @BMBabe!! JIM

Jim you would really enjoy the ZCARS!! Get your passport sorted!! Sell some cars!! By a plane ticket And get over to the UK
These ZCARS are AWESOME
ROLL ON MAY 1st

 

[BMBabe]

Well it certainly works very well on the track Gary,impressive.
You say your suspension kits are available for all models of Z3,but do you do a kit for road use as well ?.

@Bozzy watch this space!! @GaryFeakins has the answer

 

[Bozzy]

Wish I was closer I'd have it all if it would make my 1.9 handle like that! JIM

Yes it would be nice eh Jim,but on our second rate UK roads,track biased suspension wouldn't be much fun .

 

[Bozzy]

@Bozzy watch this space!! @GaryFeakins has the answer

Ooo intriguing .

 

[BMBabe]

Ooo intriguing .

Yes it is

 

[Ianmc]

The car seems to handle real well and could take much more power. Should make for a close race on the 1 May, looking forward to watching the action at Brands.

 

[GaryFeakins]

The suspension we have on the race car we have adapted to work on the road too with different spring rates. Of course, it is still quite a lot stiffer than a standard Z3 (not hard!) but we have a good setting should anyone be interested

Really looking forward to building the series over the year, as we build more and more cars!

Thanks for everybody's support so far!

Gary

 

[mktommo]

Some really great lines through those bends @GaryFeakins and great video too!

 

[N4LLY]

Most excellent !

Cannot wait for bank holiday weekend and brands hatch