Tannhauser Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 This is finished now, just awaiting the front bumper, 1280kg with 30litres of fuel not bad at all!! So about 1250kg empty? That's pretty awesome for a relatively big car (it's no Elise,is it?). For comparison, the lightest car on Suprahardtopregistry.com with "massive weight reduction" is about 160lbs heavier than this one. I bet it goes like the clappers off the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I bet it goes like the clappers off the line. And probably stops and turns pretty well too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 the bumpers cf to, but its painted with normal clear insted of matt clear, ruines the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I hate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I hate it i really didnt want to say it, but im with you, so much work went into that, and look how it turned out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 i really didnt want to say it, but im with you, so much work went into that, and look how it turned out I respect the work thats been put into it especially the power and I know Carbon is hard to work with but look at it, poor fit and just doesn't look smooth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 What a bunch of miserable sods. I think its a great project and will no doubt 'haul ass'. Surely less weight would help get the car moving quicker giving the engine less work to do.. so lag wouldnt be as much of a problem. Was thinking the very same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Wouldnt less weight put less load on the engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 its not my cup of tea but i think its a really good effort, if he has got the the cars weight down to 1250kg thats like adding a hell of a lot of horsepower, and anyway i'm shallow and he's got 2 really fit birds next to the car so i'm sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 1250 is mint, it's those last 50kgs that will have been the hardest to shift, it's not like many Supes get near the low 1300's anyway. Also it's not just the HP, it's the handling & braking that will benefit of approx 350kgs of weight loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Supraforums thread updates shows the car is featured in Redline mag - 10 pages too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Supraforums thread updates shows the car is featured in Redline mag - 10 pages too. One of the guys in work said to me about this today. As soon as he mentioned carbon bodied supra this was the one i thought of. He swore it was a UK one though. 1200hp being claimed? US horsepower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Its a good read in Redline. Worth a buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Just reading it now. I'm, curious about the figures though... 1000bhp@the fly = 937bhp@the wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Just reading it now. I'm, curious about the figures though... 1000bhp@the fly = 937bhp@the wheels? 6% tranny losses? This Supra iirc is a jdm car that has had a lhd conversion from a euro-spec car (firewall, stearing assembly, dash) but to be fair it's a bit of a triggers broom as only the chassis, body frame, engine and gearbox castings are original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 6% tranny losses? This Supra iirc is a jdm car that has had a lhd conversion from a euro-spec car (firewall, stearing assembly, dash) but to be fair it's a bit of a triggers broom as only the chassis, body frame, engine and gearbox castings are original. Yeah, i reckon its the Redline staff being pretty clueless. I think the only proper figure quoted is the ATW figure and the staff have put in 1000+hp as they don't know the calculation. Yeah thats right, it had a LHD conversion. The chassis is the only original parts according to the write up. Both of the rear quarters are just a skin too so no weightloss there. Seems like doors, bonnet, wings and bodykit is fibre. The roof and the rear quarters are stock with a carbon skin over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Yeah, i reckon its the Redline staff being pretty clueless. I think the only proper figure quoted is the ATW figure and the staff have put in 1000+hp as they don't know the calculation. Yeah thats right, it had a LHD conversion. The chassis is the only original parts according to the write up. Both of the rear quarters are just a skin too so no weightloss there. Seems like doors, bonnet, wings and bodykit is fibre. The roof and the rear quarters are stock with a carbon skin over the top. No the roof and rear quarters are full carbon fibre too - I wouldnt listen to redline, the supraforums write up is all you need, I'll never forgive those Mags after one review of a 550bhp monster supra N/A?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I'll never forgive those Mags after one review of a 550bhp monster supra N/A?? Blimey I thought it was bad when I saw a 550hp stock twin MKIV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 No the roof and rear quarters are full carbon fibre too - I wouldnt listen to redline, the supraforums write up is all you need, I'll never forgive those Mags after one review of a 550bhp monster supra N/A?? I know the rear quarters are carbon but they haven't been chopped as far as i can see. Redline has loads of photo's from the build and none of them showing the roof or the quarter panels cut off. They show the outside of the quarters being used as mould's but it appears the carbon was put on top of the quarters already there. After reading the info on the power i took the whole article with a pinch of salt lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 This thread was pointed out to me last week with an update and im seriously impressed. He is going for 1150kg! Dont think i will get that weight, but good to see someone else going for it like Steve and I. See the floor has just come out also Wish i had his budget http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=461872&page=94 Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 All the recent talk of carbon arches got me thinking about this project. Anyone know the latest developments with the project? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 All the recent talk of carbon arches got me thinking about this project. Anyone know the latest developments with the project? Looks to be finished, 1080 kg i read. We have got the weight numbers now, its om 1080 kg http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs592.ash2/154399_1491180443726_1360465018_31155031_7853640_n.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 That is so light now, and all it needs to finish it off is a stock bumper and spoiler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Did they take the engine out and stick pedals in or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Did they take the engine out and stick pedals in or something? Yes, they took out the engine and replaced it with a very light V8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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