GT6 Mike Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jango Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 this project is amazing, its exactly how it should have been, but a little bit prettier. i have to ask, is this a racing mod, or is it intended for road use? i.e. will it make the rear end too stiff to handle the lumps and bumps of british roads? i would like to do something similar, and although i have have looked at many different ways to do it, this is the first one i have seen which has passed my standards of asthetics! would you mind if i was a bit cheeky and asked how much this costs and who is doing the work for you? cheers Its for both road and track days racing etc, you alter the ride and all the angles etc, if you would like one of these set ups we are looking for a fouth car to test we have 2 more after this one to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt5r Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 i would like to do something similar, and although i have have looked at many different ways to do it, this is the first one i have seen which has passed my standards of asthetics! cheers Not convienced on the bolting method on the main chassis rails - do you provide a jig to ensure that when the main chassis rails are cut and the flanges welded on everything striaght? Still think the angle of propshaft flange/diff is wrong - I did exaclty the same on my install 3 years ago - installed it and then had to modify it. Also if you provide this as a kit - you are relient on other peoples welding skills - thats scary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jango Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Not convienced on the bolting method on the main chassis rails - do you provide a jig to ensure that when the main chassis rails are cut and the flanges welded on everything striaght? Still think the angle of propshaft flange/diff is wrong - I did exaclty the same on my install 3 years ago - installed it and then had to modify it. Also if you provide this as a kit - you are relient on other peoples welding skills - thats scary We have a jig for this and everything as been worked out and it will not be a kit that we sell but we will do all the fitting due to other peoples ability of f*ucking things up lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt5r Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 We have a jig for this and everything as been worked out and it will not be a kit that we sell but we will do all the fitting due to other peoples ability of f*ucking things up lol. phhheww - thats good - agree on the f*cking up bit - just that I've seen some of the welding that goes on Looks like you've sorted the whole package, and certainly if you were racing and had the budget for 2 setups, what a way to be able to change setup for different tracks - i.e long/short ratio diffs - potential for changing setup between practice and race Good luck with it and hope to see you out on the track sometime ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHR630 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 i think anyone who wished to use this setup for competition/racing would need to check the relevant Tech Regs. It is very impressive though. i too worry about bolting up the flange to chassis, is this sleeved in any way, or just reliant on the bolts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt5r Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 ( i think anyone who wished to use this setup for competition/racing would need to check the relevant Tech Regs. It is very impressive though. i too worry about bolting up the flange to chassis, is this sleeved in any way, or just reliant on the bolts? Yeah fair comment - however if you were running 300 - 400 horse using a non standard engine gearbox - don't think that would matter much as you would already be outclassed :'( :'( :'( Seriously though, something I never thought about when I mod'd my chassis - wish I had built a completely new redesigned one now!!! Infact if I bend it then I will, as chassis flex is scary scary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jango Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 i think anyone who wished to use this setup for competition/racing would need to check the relevant Tech Regs. It is very impressive though. i too worry about bolting up the flange to chassis, is this sleeved in any way, or just reliant on the bolts? There is a plate welded to the chassis that the rear bolts to, plus it is also fixed to the tub as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jango Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 should be able to change the diff in about 30mins to 1hour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealWorld Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 S'looking awesome Jango! The only question is where you want to go next! It's just a shame about all that weight you're lugging up front - there'll be no keeping up with a lightweight stripped out Spitty! (c00 d00d) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starman Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Nice work Jango! Thanks for sharing, and keep the interesting news coming- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt5r Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 S'looking awesome Jango! The only question is where you want to go next! It's just a shame about all that weight you're lugging up front - there'll be no keeping up with a lightweight stripped out Spitty! (c00 d00d) space frame tubular chassis and binning the 300 horse unit for a 450 horse unit - thats where I'm heading - think that might be next winters project now as its all is moving too slowly - but now got the spare Volvo lump to start playing with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrookster Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Jango, have not seen this in the thread anywhere, so I apologise if I am merely being blind.... What is the difference in weight compared to the stock set-up? Also, I am guessing that this is designed for the Spifire/GT6, what are the chances of this fitting the Herald/Vitesse cars?? Also, you say that you will not be supplying this as a kit, but doing all the fitting yourselves. Does this mean you also source and supply all the mechnical parts as well (diff, driveshafts etc), or will this onus be on the customer?? Cheers, Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jango Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Jango, have not seen this in the thread anywhere, so I apologise if I am merely being blind.... What is the difference in weight compared to the stock set-up? Also, I am guessing that this is designed for the Spifire/GT6, what are the chances of this fitting the Herald/Vitesse cars?? Also, you say that you will not be supplying this as a kit, but doing all the fitting yourselves. Does this mean you also source and supply all the mechnical parts as well (diff, driveshafts etc), or will this onus be on the customer?? Cheers, Phil We can get all the other bits like diff brakes etc but we can supply everything its up to the customer and it will also fit herald and the vitesse too. as for weight diff is not to far off triumph diff for weight and shocks etc but saving weight on getting rid of leaf spring and drums but the frame work adds a little back more then chassis but gt6 could do with weight at the rear to offset the 6 lump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jango Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 S'looking awesome Jango! The only question is where you want to go next! It's just a shame about all that weight you're lugging up front - there'll be no keeping up with a lightweight stripped out Spitty! (c00 d00d) We will see on the track if u can keep with me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starman Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Huge advantage I see is superior geometry during suspension movement--nice long virtual swing arms, good kinematic control, proper camber change and little/no bump steer. Also, even if total mass is comparable or a bit more, the unsprung mass looks as though it's pretty low. Looking forward to some track data! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinholmesuk Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 What steel are you using? Stainless/Mild? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jango Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 seamless chrome moly or CFSBK6A cold drawn carbon steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6_sleeper Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Jango you have sorted all of the wink links but what is going to go next? Body flex you put in a stiff cage Gearbox you put a supra one in Diff you put a cosworth one in Slow engine you have an uprated 180bhp engine that handles all your abuse and never breaks down So what is going to be the next weak link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitNL Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 So what is going to be the next weak link? Only weak link left is the driver. Solution: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6_sleeper Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Only weak link left is the driver. Solution: solution give me the car, i will take it off your hands ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitNL Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I thought you weren't supposed to reveal you are the Stig. :X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jango Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Jango you have sorted all of the wink links but what is going to go next? Body flex you put in a stiff cage Gearbox you put a supra one in Diff you put a cosworth one in Slow engine you have an uprated 180bhp engine that handles all your abuse and never breaks down So what is going to be the next weak link? ME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgenerator Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Jango you have sorted all of the wink links but what is going to go next? Body flex you put in a stiff cage Gearbox you put a supra one in Diff you put a cosworth one in Slow engine you have an uprated 180bhp engine that handles all your abuse and never breaks down So what is going to be the next weak link? How about inboard pushrod rear end? When we going to find a price on this Jango? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jango Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 new pics of rear end done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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