This is our donor vehicle for our Subaru conversion, a limited edition Giannini. Admittedly we are risking some criticism using a rare pristine example, but the purpose of the Subaru conversion which retains the rear seat, is to keep the car looking close to the original, standard, unassuming in appearance and not requiring major surgery as, say the Hayabusa would … Read More
EcoBoost
As you may be aware there are a number of companies already providing FWD conversions; such as B Series Hondas, 16v, bike engines and not forgetting tuning the A Series itself. Rather than supply a similar conversion, we are looking to select a modern engine with refinement, flexability and tunability in mind. We have selected the 1.0 Ecoboost for a … Read More
TFSI Kit
The TFSI kit is about to get under way. This was our development car, fittingly sprayed in Pure Grey, a VAG colour. We have sourced two engines, a manual and a DSG version. We are going to use the gear ratios from the diesel engines as being longer gearing, this will help compensate for the 13″ wheels. This kit will … Read More
Fiat 500 Hayabusa
Project Update:This is the current status of our Fiat Hayabusa. The engine and QBA have been removed this week for the frame to be powder-coated. Whilst this is going on, we will be running the water pipes and gear cables. We have some fabrication required; for the arches, due to the slightly increased wheelbase and an air scoop for the … Read More
New Premises
[the_grid name=”New Premises”]Z Cars is now based in Ashford, Kent. We are finalising our fitting out of the workshop next week. The facilites will include wheel alignment and 2 MOT Bays. Signage should be in place next week too.
Kits under development
We have been researching the addition of further engine derivatives given the scarcity and rising prices of the ‘Busa and K20. Given the industry shift toward embracing the turbo engine with it’s efficiency, tunability and reliability, we are presently looking at the viability of the latest engines from VAG and Ford, namely the TFSI and TSI, Ecoboost and the normally … Read More
Front Subframe
The Z Cars tubular front subframe is designed to dramatically reduce bump-steer. At 10 kilos lighter than the standard front subframe set-up it represents a material weight-saving over the classic original. The current generation has inboard aluminium rose-jointed shock absorbers adjustable for ride height and damping operated by push-rod and cantilever running a lower wishbone. The rose-joints and threads allow … Read More
Honda K20
Z Cars Honda Civic Type R Mini Road Specification KitsZ Cars’ Mini Honda VTEC K20 Specification Weight: circa 650kgs. This is subject to levels of refinement which add weight. Conversion components : Full roll cage pre-assembled with customer engine and gearbox. Rose jointed and adjustable rear suspension arms. Protech or Shocktec aluminium front and rear coil over dampers, differential and … Read More
Hayabusa
Z Cars Hayabusa Bike Engine Mini Road KitZ Cars’ Mini Hayabusa Specification Weight: circa 575kgs. This is subject to levels of refinement which add weight. Conversion components : Full roll cage pre-assembled with customer engine and gearbox, chain sprockets and adjusting bar, rose jointed and adjustable rear suspension arms. Protech or Shocktec aluminium front and rear coil over dampers, differential … Read More