OK so I thought it was about time I started a build thread for my track car project, something I've been meaning to do for a while.

I initially bought a Jap-import drag car as a donor for the project, with the intention of rebuilding it into a lightweight two-door shell for use in sprints, hillclimbs and general track abuse. I grew up watching rallying and there was always an urge to build some sort of S5 or S6-themed track car, so that's what I set out to try and achieve. Bear in mind that this isn't an open chequebook build, I've done, and will be doing, as much work myself as possible. Which is why it's taken so bloody long!

Original donor car advert here: https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...le-500bhp.html

Car in my possession...



The car came with a broken dog 'box so I bought a 5-speed PPG straight-cut dog 'box from Paul at Zen, complete with Modena centre diff and straight-cut billet drop gears. So far so good.

A year later and I've nearly finished the new 'shell, it's nearly killed me at times but it should be in for paint at the end of the month. I've done the large majority of the fabrication myself which I'm quite pleased about! The overall goal throughout the project has been similar to others - minimal weight. This features throughout the build, and I dare say there will be plenty more stages in the future to reduce the weight even further.

Anyhow, here's a few taster pics...please excuse the messy garage at times!










Got these to go in soon too...


I'll report back soon with some more pictures, when I'm not slaving away in the garage trimming carbon fibre, welding, grinding or painting.

Cheers for looking,

Rich

 

 

Hello mate... looking forward to seeing this finished


James
( got the cusco roll-cage off you )

 

great car you got and gd project you have

 

remember seeing that ad!!! looks like it should be a good 'un

are the rear quarters carbon too??

 

Cheers bud - yep front wings, rear quarters, side skirts, front and rear bumpers are all vacuum-bagged carbon fibre. Just weighed the front bumper - it's 2.3kg

Doors, bonnet and bootlid will be FRP.

I'm undecided on colour yet, but everything will be painted! Most likely white.

 

looks like it will be an awesome build especially doing it yourself...

where did you get the headlight vent from or did it come with the car? still got the bonnet above?

good luck with it!!!

 

That's impressive

 

looking good

 

should leave some carbon on show, would be rude not to; especially if she's going to be white

like the bonnet you got too

 

Good stuff Rich.

Looks like we'll be at similar power when we're both finished. Looking forward to watching this progress

 

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Rich,
Look forward to seeing this finished and hit the tarmac!

Get yourself and the car to this years ScoobySprint and see how you compare to my Spec C "shopping" car!

 

Always regretted selling that machine. One of the cleanest 4 door shells anywhere!! The new shell looks the biz Rich

 

Liking the look of this.

 

Cheers Paul - I think I'll be keeping the four door 'shell for a rainy day. Not much chance of finding another with 3200km on the clock!

 

Watching this thread with interest..............

 

Good stuff... also will be watching this thread.

One thing though, you know the tow bar u had on the front, how/where was that attached to?

 

i've been following this rich and really want to see this going, sounds like its gonna be quite rapid

 

Plenty of weight to come out of that yet! But looks very good, very familiar!

Glad to see it taking shape rich. Where did you source the panels in the end?

 

Hi Rich.
I spent an hour looking for you at Silverstone (Trax) but could not find you. Ended up chatting to your PR girl for a while .

Project looks like a good one. Best of luck mate.

Clive

 

Cheers Paul, you might have guessed where I got some of the inspiration from!

The panels came from Aerosim Research in California - www.aerosim-research.com - I had some other FRP ones initially but the quality was a little suspect and the rear arches weren't wide enough.

I don't suppose you could pm me a list of areas I can save more weight when you've got a sec? The boot floor is also gone, as are the rear side pockets in the boot which aren't shown in pics...but I'm not sure as to what else I can cut out!! Also need to pick your brain about modifying the rear chassis legs...

 

Sorry Clive...I was probably busy blowing up my GTI-R on track! We'll catch up this year for sure. Are you still planning a P2?

Cheers,

Rich

 

LOL no worries Rich.

Yep, P2 still in talks at moment. Thread will be on SN when time is right.

Cheers

 

bttt

 

Looks a cracking project

got to love this though.......

"It's not an open wallet project...."

first post:

"The car came with a broken dog 'box so I bought a 5-speed PPG straight-cut dog 'box from Paul at Zen, complete with Modena centre diff and straight-cut billet drop gears. So far so good."

Hahaha....makes me feel very poor

 

Rich, you didn't get back to me about the fmic pipework...let me know if you still want to borrow it and I'll get it boxed for collection

 

Wow what a awsome project.
The shell looks very nice,love the cage.

 

starting off well m8 see u out on track, u planning on finishing it this year ?

 

looking good so far and will be watching with intrest, got to love the threads like this well done mate