GTM Libra Z-Cars Conversion

[Yazza54]

Some may remember the conversion that rdodger had Z-Cars develop some 7 or so years ago that reportedly transformed the handling. Basically doing away with the 2no trailing arms per side and installing a rose jointed swing arm effectively, with substantial bracing joining each side together. This not only did wonders for the general flex in the components and bulkhead but also remedied the tendency for the set up to go out of adjustment.

Since then Z-Cars changed ownership, eventually went bump, and is now back up and running with a joint venture between the original owner Chris and a previous customer David Rose. They have located the jigs and are up for making a batch of kits again to make it more cost effective for everyone. Therefore I'm trying to gauge/drum up some interest.

I'm guessing most Libra/Spyder owners here are already on the GTMOC forum, but if anyone hasn't already seen this and may be interested, please follow the link below

http://www.gtmdrivers.com/forum/z-cars-rear-suspen...

They have also been looking into retrofitting a Hayabusa subframe into a GTM Rossa amongst many other weird and wonderful things.

https://www.zcars.org.uk/

Edited by Yazza54 on Tuesday 10th January 10:35

[dom9]

Good to hear they are back up and running - Some great builds/ projects there!

[fuoriserie]

Yazza54 said:

Some may remember the conversion that rdodger had Z-Cars develop some 7 or so years ago that reportedly transformed the handling. Basically doing away with the 2no trailing arms per side and installing a rose jointed swing arm effectively, with substantial bracing joining each side together. This not only did wonders for the general flex in the components and bulkhead but also remedied the tendency for the set up to go out of adjustment.

Since then Z-Cars changed ownership, eventually went bump, and is now back up and running with a joint venture between the original owner Chris and a previous customer David Rose. They have located the jigs and are up for making a batch of kits again to make it more cost effective for everyone. Therefore I'm trying to gauge/drum up some interest.

I'm guessing most Libra/Spyder owners here are already on the GTMOC forum, but if anyone hasn't already seen this and may be interested, please follow the link below

http://www.gtmdrivers.com/forum/z-cars-rear-suspen...

They have also been looking into retrofitting a Hayabusa subframe into a GTM Rossa amongst many other weird and wonderful things.

https://www.zcars.org.uk/

Edited by Yazza54 on Tuesday 10th January 10:35

Thanks for the info.... and it's nice to see zcars back in business.

[Yazza54]

There are a few interested but all subject to cost, if anyone wants more details or is interested in a group buy please message me

[andywint]

We are the new owners of GTM Cars. Just in case anyone comes across this thread, we have agreed with Z-Cars to make a new batch of the transformative rear suspension upgrade for Libra and Spyder models.

As before, this is likely to be a single batch. We are hoping to match the price of £1200, the same as 9 years ago. Expressions of interest are due by 30 November 2026.

Please check out the details at our website
https://www.gtm-cars.co.uk/parts-shop/

[GTRene]

good news and good luck with the sporty driving-fun business.

[Yazza54]

andywint said:

We are the new owners of GTM Cars. Just in case anyone comes across this thread, we have agreed with Z-Cars to make a new batch of the transformative rear suspension upgrade for Libra and Spyder models.

As before, this is likely to be a single batch. We are hoping to match the price of £1200, the same as 9 years ago. Expressions of interest are due by 30 November 2026.

Please check out the details at our website
https://www.gtm-cars.co.uk/parts-shop/

Are you planning on building any new cars, or re launching the libra/Spyder?