Martin HKS

Hello Martin. Is this the same as the kit developed for the HKS R35 GTR? Looks very similar. Also didn't I read somehwere you had already done a ceramic brake upgrade instead? Cheers Marty

Hello Ben. No there is no tricks to the HKS CT230R except great attention to detail. It's been left how it ran on the track. There has been intercooler and radiator differences between tracks but otherwise untouched. It's all in the details and keeping the weight down. You must understand that other cars have developed further since this car was on the track with the multitude of diffusers used these days. It would still be interesting to see what it would run against them even without further development in the last 5 years. HKS always sets the benchmark with projects which takes others years to catch (R33 GTR Drag / S15 Silvia Drift / CT230R EVO Time Attack). All these cars were built and dominated the sport then retired. You then see others trying to still beat the records years after HKS have switched their focus elsewhere. You are more then welcome to come to GT Auto's Open Day and have a good look over the car in detail and not under the pressure of World Time Attack. It can also be sold if the money is right but $130k doesn't come close sorry. Cheers Marty

GT Auto R35 just ran 1:32.4 and was held up by the Panspeed RX7 so hopefully a 1:31 next time out. Cheers Marty

UPDATE - GT Auto R35 wasn't an oil fire. It was the Fuel Pressure Gauge failed and leaked fuel on the manifold which caught on fire. GT Auto are working hard to clean all the foam up and it will be back out tomorrow as there is no other damage. Mark / Mercury R35 apparently has had a gearbox problem and loaded on a trailer already. Maybe someone can let us know if they are taking it to a workshop somewhere for repair? Cheers Marty

Apparently had some oil on the manifold and caught fire. Problem is officials sprayed foam all over it to put out which is a pain cause that stuff is messy. I don't have any more details yet why oil was there or what happened. They are trying to clean it off for the next session so nothing major. Congrats to Mark and Mercury for the sub 1.35 time. Anything quicker is a bonus. Cheers Marty

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Well as it sits ready to run full of fuel it's under 1500kg but I can say exactly how much.......... Cheers Marty

World Time Attack will have DVD's for sale after the event but if you want more specific viewing I know GT Auto and Drew have plenty of cameras mounted on and in the R35. Wait until they are back and it will pop up. Until then you can see some pics here: http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=754055 Cheers Marty

Life is funny isn't it - Good luck on your end too. Your statement should read as modified above though. Cheers Marty

100% Incorrect. I can't give you the exact figure as we still need to keep some things to ourselves but it's no where near that light. It's not going to be that much lighter than Mark's (Mercury) R35 as you just can't cut that much out of them. Cheers Marty

Below is the results from last year so will be interesting to say the least. There were some big names in the 1:35 plus area so only time will tell. 1 Tarzan Yamada- CyberEVO- Mitsubishi EVO- 1:30.5870* 2 David Empringham- Sierra Sierra- Mitsubishi EVO- 1:31.8840 +0:01.2970 3 Tarzan Yamada- Tomei/Cusco- Subaru Impreza WRX- 1:31.9010 +0:01.3140 4 Warren Luff- Prep'd Motorsport- Lotus Elise- 1:32.2730 +0:01.6860 5 K Sasaki- Pan Speed Racing- Mazda RX-7- 1:32.4540 +0:01.8670 6 Kinoshita Mitsuhiro- Pro Staff R-Magic- Mazda RX-7- 1:33.5050 +0:02.9180 7 Mark Berry- Advan/Hi Octane Racing- Nissan Skyline R34 G- 1:34.1090 +0:03.5220 8 David Loftus- BSM Motorsport- Nissan Skyline R32 G- 1:35.8760 +0:05.2890 9 Garth Walden- Tilton Interiors- Mitsubishi EVO- 1:37.0590 +0:06.4720 10 Peter Lucas- Kirrapak Racing- Lotus Elise HPE- 1:37.4240 +0:06.8370 11 Russell Newman- Advan/Hi Octane Racing- Nissan Skyline R32 G- 1:38.2190 +0:07.6320 12 Mal Rose- Mal Rose Racing- Holden Commodore- 1:39.3230 +0:08.7360 13 Jose Fernandez- Fernandez Motorsport- Ford Falcon- 1:40.2170 +0:09.6300 14 Cameron Dyal- APC Racing- Mitsubishi EVO- 1:42.7990 +0:12.2120 15 David Hommer- 999 Automotive- Honda Integra Type R- 1:46.0140 +0:15.4270 Cheers Marty

Thanks Richard. I'll let the boys know. Mind you it looks very menacing with widebody carbon only.......... Here's hoping with over 600kw (800hp) at the wheels the carbon doesn't start flying off it down the straight. It has plenty of power down low (2200rpm) and even more through the top end. Just have to see how much speed the aero takes away. We know there is no chance of winning the event until it has some more development but it will be good to see what it's like against the Mercury car. Cheers Marty

Sure is. Should be arriving in Sydney today. Didn't end up with sign writing and it's not been tested so will see how it's first shakedown run is on Thursday at the track. Good luck to all involved. Cheers Marty

Hello Brian. When is Jim back and are you going to start some mods on yours yet? Cheers Marty

Should arrive any minute now. Then there will be some late nights ahead Cheers Marty

Hmmm. Seems like it makes too much torque at 22psi and has shut the dyno down......... Hehehe Also looks like all the carbon will arrive tomorrow (yay). Just ran out of time for testing is the only downside so far. Looks like we might be able to give Handbrake a run for his money after all. Cheers Marty

There is a rumour it's made 450kw atw on 13psi boost by 2200rpm. Very responsive! Waiting to run it in some more and then play with the valcon to control the camshafts. I can only see good things coming. Cheers Marty

You already know HKS are very conservative with their power figures and this being the same material as a stock cast crank it will take the same amount of punishment except giving extra cubes. Don't know how you can possibly think it's not worthwhile?CheersMarty

Nope. Still waiting for the carbon guy. Everything else is right to go but have no front clip. This is holding everything up and it's just one delay after another from him. Only have a week left and doubt Drew will be able to test it at all. It's fcuking pathetic with the amount of money spent to be let down like this. Cheers Marty

There is the HKS Press Release here: http://www.hks-power.co.jp/db/product/files/21004-AN009_012/21004-AN009_012.pdf Cheers Marty

At least you guys have a plan B for parts and can drive it. Drew has no front end at all and it's even due before your parts. Hope he pulls his finger out and finishes the carbon asap. We are starting to get a little nervous! Cheers Marty

Hehehe. Everyone's sweating on the freakin' carbon turning up. Drew's is alive now and sounds grumpy. If all going well (when the carbon turns up) we will see you out at QR next week. It's getting exciting isn't it. Cheers Marty

So far it will be in Sydney and Brisbane for August. Still not sure about Perth but hopefully it can make the trip in September. Then it's gone Cheers Marty

I didn't figure you letting it stay and I honestly didn't think about it until after I put it up.CheersMarty

Did you buy Mr Berry's R35 Andrew? Mark - It will be more than interesting to see how the 2 different appoaches end up at the track. It's amazing that 2 workshops that are vertually back to back to each other have such similar projects happening. Hope your Carbon guy comes through on time.......... Cheers Marty