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Restoration of a MS11

Started by Lennart Sorth, October 11, 2006, 07:47:09 PM

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Re: Restoration of a MS11
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February 17, 2007, 10:26:13 AM
Yehaa! - the MS9 engine for the MS11 is now running, and Liaz has sent me a little video of it, on the dyno. I really hope he used earplugs while filming that!

http://www.matrasport.dk/Cars/Sports-Formula/Stories/Zul-Racing/Misc/MS9_Dyno_002.avi

/Lennart
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Re: Restoration of a MS11
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February 17, 2007, 11:42:23 AM
Great, but...

"You don't have permission to access /Cars/Sports-Formula/Stories/Zul-Racing/Misc/MS9_Dyno_002.avi on this server."

- Anders
1982 Talbot Matra Murena 2.2 prep 142 (under restoration)

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1997 Renault Matra Espace 2.0 8V
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Re: Restoration of a MS11
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February 21, 2007, 11:40:27 AM
You have now  :-)

I am currently without Internet-connection (this is written (ab)using my neighbours open WiFi) so in my hurry to put the clip on the gallery, I forgot to check/change its permissions. sorry

Crank up that volume, and listen!   (the video-side is not fantastic, but the SOUND ... mmm )

/Lennart
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Re: Restoration of a MS11
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March 02, 2007, 12:05:36 AM
The lovely MS9 engine is now fitted to the MS11 chassis !

Zul Racing have sent me another batch of pictures, and I can only say it all looks absolutely stunning. The car, the garage (with two Matra's) and the craftsmanship.

http://www.matrasport.dk/Cars/Sports-Formula/Stories/Zul-Racing/index.html

(from 2007_0226_101416.jpg and onwards)

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Re: Restoration of a MS11
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March 02, 2007, 05:28:24 AM
I agree, fantastic work!  8)
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1997 Renault Matra Espace 2.0 8V
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Re: Restoration of a MS11
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March 14, 2007, 09:50:37 PM
More pictures have arrived. They are (as usual) at the bottom of the gallery:

   http://www.matrasport.dk/Cars/Sports-Formula/Stories/Zul-Racing/index.html

These show the extra support Zul Racing have invented for the extended rollbar - The owner/driver is obviously taller than racingdrivers from the 1960'ies :-)

It looks good - and in fact quite "original".

/Lennart
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Re: Restoration of a MS11
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March 24, 2007, 02:01:50 PM
Beautiful exhaust now fitted, as is the extra support for the (extended) rollbar.
http://www.matrasport.dk/Cars/Sports-Formula/Stories/Zul-Racing/index.html
Shakedown tests are now expected to happen mid April.

/Lennart
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Re: Restoration of a MS11
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March 26, 2007, 03:41:51 PM
More interesting photos! I like the water pump, but just the thought of hot water running down my behind if something breaks!!? No, safety was certainly not a subject in the 60's!

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Re: Restoration of a MS11
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March 26, 2007, 04:51:18 PM
Quote from: Anders Dinsen on March 26, 2007, 03:41:51 PM
but just the thought of hot water running down my behind if something breaks!!?

Don't forget you are already sitting IN the fueltank, so to speak - so in the grand view of things, a hot bath may not be the worst that could happen :-)

Besides, waterpumps or their seals never leak .. ahem! - sorry, couldn't resist that Anders :)

/Lennart
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March 26, 2007, 06:49:02 PM
Quote from: Lennart Sorth on March 26, 2007, 04:51:18 PM
Besides, waterpumps or their seals never leak .. ahem! - sorry, couldn't resist that Anders :)

If it wasn't your birthday, Lennart, I'd say something nasty... but HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :D
1982 Talbot Matra Murena 2.2 prep 142 (under restoration)

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2001 Renault Matra Grand Espace "The Race" V6 24v
1997 Renault Matra Espace 2.0 8V
1987 Renault Matra Espace J11 2.2

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Re: Restoration of a MS11
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April 04, 2007, 10:39:57 PM Last Edit: April 04, 2007, 11:07:36 PM by Lennart Sorth
nosecone is fitted and apart from wheels and stickers, the car is now finished - check the last few pictures at:
    http://www.matrasport.dk/Cars/Sports-Formula/Stories/Zul-Racing/index.html

(I have made the gallery somewhat smaller and more manageable.)

and ! ... <drum roll> he now ALSO has a MS120 in the garage to restore. !
Will it ever end ?

No pictures of that yet, but rest assured they will arrive.

/Lennart
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Re: Restoration of a MS11
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April 25, 2007, 03:47:12 PM
I would say the car looks finished now .. 6 new pictures of roll-out:
     http://www.matrasport.dk/Cars/Sports-Formula/Stories/Zul-Racing/index.html
But just have a look at the parkinglot behind it on 2007_0424_085419 - it is turning into an industry...

/Lennart
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Re: Restoration of a MS11
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April 26, 2007, 04:14:57 PM
Am I the only one thinking of the film "flash Gordon" when I see this pic ?

http://www.matrasport.dk/Cars/Sports-Formula/Stories/Zul-Racing/Med/2007_0424_085519.html

Anyway... I SOOOOO would like to hear this thing at 7000rpm!

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April 26, 2007, 10:55:11 PM Last Edit: April 26, 2007, 11:13:58 PM by Lennart Sorth
Quote from: krede on April 26, 2007, 04:14:57 PM
Anyway... I SOOOOO would like to hear this thing at 7000rpm!

It should even do 10.500 afaik ... giving some 370 hp :-)
You can see/hear the engine rebuilders video of it on the testbench here:

      http://www.matrasport.dk/Cars/Sports-Formula/Stories/Zul-Racing/Misc/MS9_Dyno_002.avi

I hope the owner will soon find the time, - then I'm off to Donnington :-)

/Lennart
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May 14, 2007, 08:40:12 PM Last Edit: May 15, 2007, 07:28:30 PM by Lennart Sorth
BIG NEWS !!! - the MS11 will go for its shakedown test THIS WEEKEND 18-20 May at Donington Circuit, as part  of the GPlive event:

        http://www.gpliveuk.com/gplive-stars-cars/cars60s.asp

The MS9 and MS10 should also be there on display.

Rather short notice, but luckily I should be able to go on Saturday.
(Sunday I will be at the Duxford Airshow, - busy weekend.)

I/we should be able to meet up with Liaz & Co in the pit, so we can have a close-up experience of the MS11 test.

Anyone care to join me ? - somebody with a good DV camera please!

/Lennart
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