JSM Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share #13 Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) Another thought is contact the guys from the Peking race to see where they sourced some the parts your looking for. I think the hard ones to get will be the longer springs/ shocks. The one guy Chris is from CA too. I thought in northern CA. 104 Chris Bury(USA) / Tjerk Bury(USA) http://www.endurorally.com/pages/peking-to-paris-motor-challenge-2016-participants Edited January 18, 2018 by JSM Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56995-the-trans-america-challenge-2018/?page=2#findComment-540152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Gruzman Posted January 18, 2018 Share #14 Posted January 18, 2018 1 hour ago, JSM said: You got some work ahead of you. Still, likely cheaper than doing that to the jag, plus would you really want to? The XKE have really skyrocketed in price, but since you can afford the entrance fee I’m assuming money is isn’t an issue. ? Yes, I am Jaguar XKE (E-type) aficionado and have several. You are absolutely right taking $250,000 car to the rally may not be very good idea. I do know Jag extremely well, and restore myself 9 of them, however Jag more at home on a smooth track and not very suitable for rally driving with 50% of of road pavement gravel. Because I am new to Z car and time is short I do need help sourcing rally parts. Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56995-the-trans-america-challenge-2018/?page=2#findComment-540168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted January 18, 2018 Share #15 Posted January 18, 2018 Motorsport Auto, zcarparts and thesztore are all the same place. Down in LA. They have been in the Z car parts business for years and are very dependable. By the way, posting your name and address next to the pictures of your expensive cars doesn't seem the safest. Maybe you have the best security though and aren't worried. http://www.zcarparts.com/contact.html Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56995-the-trans-america-challenge-2018/?page=2#findComment-540171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Gruzman Posted January 18, 2018 Share #16 Posted January 18, 2018 23 minutes ago, Zed Head said: Motorsport Auto, zcarparts and thesztore are all the same place. Down in LA. They have been in the Z car parts business for years and are very dependable. By the way, posting your name and address next to the pictures of your expensive cars doesn't seem the safest. Maybe you have the best security though and aren't worried. http://www.zcarparts.com/contact.html Thank you, 23 minutes ago, Zed Head said: Motorsport Auto, zcarparts and thesztore are all the same place. Down in LA. They have been in the Z car parts business for years and are very dependable. By the way, posting your name and address next to the pictures of your expensive cars doesn't seem the safest. Maybe you have the best security though and aren't worried. http://www.zcarparts.com/contact.html I will remove address Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56995-the-trans-america-challenge-2018/?page=2#findComment-540176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share #17 Posted January 31, 2018 On 1/18/2018 at 6:08 PM, Boris Gruzman said: Yes, I am Jaguar XKE (E-type) aficionado and have several. You are absolutely right taking $250,000 car to the rally may not be very good idea. I do know Jag extremely well, and restore myself 9 of them, however Jag more at home on a smooth track and not very suitable for rally driving with 50% of of road pavement gravel. Because I am new to Z car and time is short I do need help sourcing rally parts. Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated. You make any headway with the Z? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56995-the-trans-america-challenge-2018/?page=2#findComment-541267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Gruzman Posted January 31, 2018 Share #18 Posted January 31, 2018 11 minutes ago, JSM said: You make any headway with the Z? Unfortunately no which mean that I will be driving 1965 Jaguar XKE. Sorry Z...Perhaps next event i will be ready with Z Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56995-the-trans-america-challenge-2018/?page=2#findComment-541269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share #19 Posted January 31, 2018 9 minutes ago, Boris Gruzman said: Unfortunately no which mean that I will be driving 1965 Jaguar XKE. Sorry Z...Perhaps next event i will be ready with Z Gotcha. How much of the rally will be off road? I was wondering if you really need to do all the suspension mods you had in mind? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56995-the-trans-america-challenge-2018/?page=2#findComment-541270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Gruzman Posted January 31, 2018 Share #20 Posted January 31, 2018 2018 Trans America my guess 40% gravel 60% normal asphalt total driving distance about 6000 miles , 2019 Peking to Paris 50%/50% total distance 9000 miles. you could view it on YouTube, Peking to Paris 2016 it will give you good idea about road condition. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56995-the-trans-america-challenge-2018/?page=2#findComment-541275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share #21 Posted January 31, 2018 Yeah I watched it already. I just didn't think US route was going to be as much. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56995-the-trans-america-challenge-2018/?page=2#findComment-541276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted February 4, 2018 Share #22 Posted February 4, 2018 Sounds like you need to take the Z to someone who can do most of the work, who knows what parts to use and where to source them from. You could work with him/them, knowledge is the thing here, I guess that you want to do this thing in comfort with no hassles. If you were in Australia............. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56995-the-trans-america-challenge-2018/?page=2#findComment-541567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Gruzman Posted February 5, 2018 Share #23 Posted February 5, 2018 Yes, but I am in California Anyway die is cast for Trans America and I will be driving 1965 Jaguar Roadster (wish me good luck ) Love your video thank you. May be for next rally I will building Z Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56995-the-trans-america-challenge-2018/?page=2#findComment-541614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted February 5, 2018 Share #24 Posted February 5, 2018 drool... I love these cars. My family is from England and I had an uncle with one. Beautiful! He left the XKE in England but brought his 64 MK II back to play with. It is currently 60% restored and sitting in a garage since he passed away. Maybe one day I will finish it for him. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56995-the-trans-america-challenge-2018/?page=2#findComment-541615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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