Chris Wilson Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/135025-ams-gt-r-track-car-build-how-tear-down-brand-new-r35-gt-r.html I am sure Jurgen has actually seen this before, but this is the first proper attempt to lighten and make a serious R35 track car I have come across. One can discount the Sumo car as it's so far removed from a 35 as to be a different vehicle, (V8 N/a instead of twin turbo V6, manual paddle shift transaxle, 2 wheel drive, all carbon, virtually custom chassis and suspension). http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/135025-ams-gt-r-track-car-build-how-tear-down-brand-new-r35-gt-r.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supralad Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 looks sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attero Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 So basically... not an R35. Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Rollcage looks insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 Rollcage looks insane. Looks a bit heavy, all that agricultural stuff at the door opening, but appears not to go through the front bulkhead?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Looks a bit heavy, all that agricultural stuff at the door opening, but appears not to go through the front bulkhead?? It actually reminds me of the frame a cameraman would bolt to the side of a Landie in the Serengeti to get a clear shot of lions chewing on various things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 That comment reminds me of a quote in this month's Race Car Engineering, an excerpt from the life story of the founder of Lotus, Colin Chapman: Colin Chapman to Mario Andretti : "Mario, I want to build you a *REALLY* light car for next season" Mario: "Colin, I want to live as long as possible. We need to sit down and talk...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 looking at the bit where they are ripping it apart makes me feel sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 oh my god lol jurgen has a long road ahead to beat something like this, that fabrication bloke is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kill1308 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 That's awesome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 That comment reminds me of a quote in this month's Race Car Engineering, an excerpt from the life story of the founder of Lotus, Colin Chapman: Colin Chapman to Mario Andretti : "Mario, I want to build you a *REALLY* light car for next season" Mario: "Colin, I want to live as long as possible. We need to sit down and talk...." I did smile when I read that. Seems like a good issue this month. I do like a bit of Lotus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 74 miles on the clock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Visited the thread again today and there's been a few more progress updates on there. I dread to think how much this is costing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Sensible fuel cell, within the wheel base and as low as possible. So many people nail them high up inside the hatch area and create something far less desirable than a stock set up. Not bad for Americans, although the door intrusion bars are a bit OTT, weight wise, they look like something from a cattle crush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 You have to wonder if you're going to spend that kind of money....why not just buy a proper race car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 I suppose it could be a proper race car when finished, with relatively new models you either build one yourself or wait and buy someone else's which makes it not the first privateer build. Apart from the cost of the base car I don't suppose what they are doing is much dearer than properly prepping any other tin top for the track. Hell, what am I doing, defending some Yanks...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Hell, what am I doing, defending some Yanks...... I nearly fell off my chair reading that:blink: You must be suffering from the flu or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Yeah, worrying. I must get a grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 You have to wonder if you're going to spend that kind of money....why not just buy a proper race car? Exactly what I was thinking... minor mods here and there I would understand but I was wincing at the images of everything being stripped and cut down. Well perhaps if I have an unlimited source of money I would understand Making the most mental R35 out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I've been following this one on gtroc, cracking build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 amazing build! the cage really does look insane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 More updates... and she's just about done. http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/135025-ams-gt-r-track-car-build-how-tear-down-brand-new-r35-gt-r-5.html Oh to have that kind of money to spend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Even though it looks like a patchwork quilt it just looks mean and purposeful. Yes, that would have taken a lot of change from the back of the sofa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Even though it looks like a patchwork quilt it just looks mean and purposeful. It's yet to be painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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