StuartW Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 (edited) I am seriously considering buying this rolling chassis as a winter project to enter the HKS drag series in 2010! Does anyone know any bad points as to why i shouldnt buy it or any history or it..IMO it is a dream car basis for me and will keep me smiling for many years..not to mention possibly being the basis for the quickest street supra in the world some day! basic spec as follows This car is sold as an un-finished, un-used project. Converted by top Drag car company - Hauser Racing, in Northants, at the beginning of this year at a cost of over £20k this Supra is ‘believed’ to be the most modified pro-street Supra in built the UK, running 15 x 18.5 inch rear drag wheel. Hauser have supplied and fitted all the hardware as well as tubbing the standard shell and fitting the full roll-cage. It was to be used as a demo car for a specialist bodyshop, who prepped and painted the car in SBE Viper Blue with House of Kolor Lacquer. The idea was to run a 1500 bhp Supra engine and get the car to run sub-Eight second quarters. The bodyshop however closed down so the car sits as you see it, nearly complete but needing an engine and finishing. Basic Hauser spec as follows: 9 inch Ford axle with ‘Strange’ internals, spool and brakes. Propshaft mated to Power Glide 2 speed drag box with Hurst quick shift. Wheeley bars Simpson parachute (all complete but not shown as removed for safe keeping). Full fire extinguisher system Full Aeromotive fuel system (pumps, regulators & tank with dash 12 Goodridge) rated to supply enough fuel for 2000 BHP. On top of this the car is fitted with Fibreglass doors and bootlid, TRD carbon bonnet and sideskirts. It comes with standard rear glass and side glass (unfitted). The stock Supra 2JZ engine block you see in the engine bay was used for mock-up purposes, as it has a alloy billet block-to-gearbox adaptor with flywheel, mated to the 2 speed Power Glide all ready to go. The car comes with a stock front bumper, albeit modified, and painted blue as the rest of the car. There in NO rear spoiler - you wouldnt run anything on the bootlid on a car this spec... The bonnet is also carbon fibre. Note: For an additional £550 you can have new perspex windows all round, to keep the weight down. Lastly, it comes with door mirrors and handles all painted, which I forgot to photograph along with the bumper!! Edited September 30, 2009 by StuartW (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysupratt Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Why did they shut down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Do you have enough money to put an engine in that will do the rest of the package justice? If so go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 PLEASE keep it 2JZ! I know nothing about this particular car but it's a nice colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Agree with Michael, it takes a huge amount of resource to keep a 1500BHP Supra pro drag racing, if you can fund it go for it but after watching the pro cars at the Pod breaking down with VERY expensive issues you would perhaps be wise to ask some of the teams the costs involved first Would be great to see you do it however Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 If its the spec listed, then it probably was about 20K to sort that out Nice Colour!! Only thing is - do you have another 20K to spend on an engine? If you have quickest route would be to buy the chassis(depending on how much they want) Buy Baz Titan engine Supra, take them tubbies off and install an absolute beast - T6manifold the lot, transplant the engine into the drag car and bobs your uncle!! You may have enough left over after selling Baz tubbies and rolling chassis, your car and to have yourself a nice drag monster for sub 30K!! Edit anymore pics??? I'm looking for a new blue!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 if you've got the funds go for it. You cant go wrong with that rolling chassis as Hauser really know their stuff so it will be a top job. What about the CRD Supra, is that still for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Likes others have said, its a rather expensive business this drag car malarky. What others have said about the 20k is probably not far from the mark. Plus around £10-15k per year to run it. Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartW Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 (edited) well I already have my current Supra that i would break to build the rest of this one, Mine is currently becomming far less of a street car and my next stage was to strip and lighten it anyways. Currentyl i have 572+hp with a 61mm turbo plus nos and am achieving 11.20 et's I figure i transplant some parts and add my 74mm turbo with 4" exhaust system and i will be in the 9s:innocent:. I do not under estimate the commitment and £ involved in going serious but it would be an opportunity sadly missed if i do not buy this. I am determined and have just come out of 5 years competing in NAtional OCR (Offshore circuit racing) Powerboat racing where i have been National champion for the past 2 years, Point being i need a goal and this is it:eyebrows: It would be beyond my capabilities without a bodyshop and a drag builders know how to build what i am getting for under £10k. Watch this space..any more discussion greatly received, No doubt i will start a project thread as looking to travel 600 mile round trip tomorrow to get the beast! Cheers p.s. i DO aim to have this road legal as its build was intended! The Tyres ARE road legal!!!!!!!!! Edited November 6, 2008 by StuartW Changed HP as had it dynoed (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 With a car like that you don't need insane HP to run 9's. A 74mm turbo & tubbed out car should run mid-low 9's with the right launch. Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartW Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 PLEASE keep it 2JZ! I know nothing about this particular car but it's a nice colour 2JZ til i die;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartW Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 Edit anymore pics??? I'm looking for a new blue!! Hands off i got first dibbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 speak with Supragold - I believe the bodyshop referred to did his car/were friends of his. Damanc should be able to shed a bit more light also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Hands off i got first dibbs Lol, I meant new blue colour - to respray my car!! Can a car like that be deemed road legal? Suppose if its got an engineers report for the chasis and all the functional bits it should pass an m.o.t with a friendly m.o.t tester! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 How fast would you have to run to be competitive in the HKS drag series? Perhaps approach the traders both here and on supraforums for sponsorship? Also approach your local business too. Are there any other series a 3000-3500cc turbochargd car can compete in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Buy it:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 those Hauser Ford rear axles are pretty special, i know of a couple of cars with them and theyre quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Good luck with the project, i hope to see you at Pod 2009 running 9's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 How fast would you have to run to be competitive in the HKS drag series? Some details of the HKS series, it's invite only if you can run the times they are looking for Pro Class: Full tube chassis permitted. Detail changes only from 2007. Factory Modified (FacMod): New class for “back-halfed” and “tubbed” cars. Natural step between “Pro Class” and “Street Class”. Chassis can only be modified behind drivers’ seat. This class will only be introduced once there are sufficient cars, until then FacMod cars will run in Pro Class. Street: Road legal cars only. Must show MOT and use road legal tyres. Must have full original floorpan. 10-second index has now been removed, but cars must be equipped with suitable roll cage as detailed in the rulebook. New specifications listed for dual-purpose “Time Attack” and Drag roll cages. Front Wheel Drive: Streetable full original floorpan cars- detail changes only from 2007 About the classes: Pro Class: The top flight drag class, with the fastest cars being pure drag machines. BHP has to be over four figures to be competitive, and tube frames are essential for the best times. Four wheel drive and rear wheel drive is the only way to go, and ETs are now in the low-8’s, sure to go even lower in 2008. All cars have to have the original configuration engine to match their body. Factory Modified (FAC MOD): New class for 2008 that is the natural step up from the Street class, where drivers are allowed to modify the rear-end of the car for a more drag-focused set-up, and run with slick tyres. Depending on numbers, this class may run alongside the Pro class for its first year, 2008. Street: Set to be the most competitive and varied of all classes, this class is purely for road-legal cars with unmodified chassis, which allows genuine road cars and even circuit racers to compete. You don’t need a dedicated drag set up, but you do need mega power and great driving and tuning skills… especially if you want to run reliably. This class allows every type of quick jap car a level playing field, so Evos, Subarus, Skylines, Supras and RX7s can race side by side. Cars are currently dipping into the 9’s in this class, but can theoretically run as fast as 8.5 seconds. Front Wheel Drive: Since the majority of modern cars are front wheel drive, it’s great to see what can be achieved with this as the limiting factor in drag racing. Currently, all cars in this class are 4-cylinder, turbo or supercharged, and highly “streetable”. The big challenge is transferring power to movement, but the top runners are already in the 10’s. Racing is competitive, affordable and still heads-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 the car was painted at bibbys essex and believe he owned it, personal problems led to the demize of the body shop, shame really as some top jobs were done there its been on ebay for months now;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 the car was painted at bibbys essex and believe he owned it, personal problems led to the demize of the body shop, shame really as some top jobs were done there its been on ebay for months now;) Ah the guy who did the Chargespeed Supra. He did indeed push out some decent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Ah the guy who did the Chargespeed Supra. He did indeed push out some decent work. yep my mate owns the industrial park where the bodyshop is, he was working on a corvette and a gto, shame they didn,t get finished though:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Is there a fuel restriction? I know some series require you drive out for say 30 miles, fill up at a local petrol station, do a hot start then drive to the venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 im pretty sure race fuel is allowed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartW Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 those Hauser Ford rear axles are pretty special, i know of a couple of cars with them and theyre quick Set up was from a 6 second Jag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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