355GTS

I have started a facebook build thread as well. Here it is: https://www.facebook.com/#!/EvanBurnsR32GTR?ref_type=bookmark Once I figure out this tapa talk app I will mobile up load photos to this build thread as I go.

OK. Six Months Has Gone By..............And I am now remotivated to repair this beast. But this time its going to be an all out effort. I bought a second hand CARBENCH JIG off Kelly Brothers Racing($1100 cheap!) which has everything I need to straighten out the bends and also accurately install any new framing etc. Here is a summary of my plans and also what I have managed to achieve so far: Plans for the new R32 GTR: 1a. Repair SIL rails on both sides of the car as they are totally stuffed from years of bad jacking efforts. Need to do this so car can go on the jig for four point holding. 1b. Put car frame on the CARBENCH JIG and establish baseline datums. 1c. Using tram rail measuring system work out all the parts of the car that are currently striaght and bent. Record this on the NISSAN FRAME DIMENSIONAL PLANS. 1d. Design and fabricate custom jigs to lock in strut towers and chassis rails to "true postions". This is so these positions are well supported when I go to strighten out the bent parts. 2. Repair Front Chassis Rail's Damage using pulling towers. (Both rails are bent fwd of the engine mounts). 3. Repair Rear Quarter Panel Damage. This is badly damaged and creased so is going to take some time to repair(Hammer, dollies and slide dollies....) 4. Repair Left Rear Chassis rail (which is ever so slightly bent from the rear quarter impact). 5. Remove Fuel Tank and associated fuel lines. 6. Cut out excess steel in rear end of the car to reduce weight. 7. Design light weight framing for the rear end to support the bumper and provide any additional reinforcement required. 8. Look at steelwork that can be cut out in the front end to reduce weight. Fwd of strut towers looks likely. I may also replace all the cross bars on the front of the car for light items. 9. Design new intercooler mounting system. I have purchased a new thicker intercooler. Considering mounting it on a different angle to stock and then adding in some custom shrouding to guide air flow.(A lot of WTAC cars are doing this I notice) 10. Custom designed Front Lip, Diffuser, Intercooler Shrouding, Bonnet scoops & brake ducting to maximise aerodynamic performance. (I have been studying several WTAC cars from the past few years and gleaned some great ideas for my humble project). 11. Roll out all guards (and maybe flare/widebody kit). Miniumum is roll the guards to give more clearance. 12. Strip remaining interior panels and linings. Remove Dash, air conditioner and all associated piping etc. 13. Get rid of the old heavy power steering pump and replace with new light weight electric one. 14. Design & fit new Group A style exhaust side pipe. 15. Send engine to engine builder and inspect for damage. Consider how I am going to get more power out the fully forged 2.8L motor. (Motor made 360kW or so prior to crash). I am sure the motor can hold a lot more power than this. 16. Procure Aeromotions dynamic wing. Design bracing system for this wing in the rear end to optimise downforce created. 17. New front adjustable tension rods. 18. Vinyl Wrap whole car at the end. DREAMING LIST: 18. OS GIKEN or HOLLINGER SEQUENTIAL BOX. 19. MOTEC or HALLTECH ECU, DASH AND DATALOGING/VIDEO FITOUT. 20. Dry sump conversion for the 2.8L engine. I will post photos as I go. So far I have completed the following: Engine and Transmission removed. SIl rails panel beaten to some form of striaghtness (not an easy job). Car is on CARBENCH Jig and baseline datums established. Engine and Steering rack cross chassis brace removed. Exhaust removed. Rear quarter panel stripped back and panel beating commenced. Custom jigs designed and 85% fabricated.

I have entered. Looking forward to it.

I am registered and bringing my r35. 32 is still busted. Look forward to seeing you all there.

When is the test drive???? She looks great Chris.

Hi Daniel, I am interested in your car. It looks great mate. I am keen to inspect it. Could you send me a PM with your details and I will contact you to discuss further. could you send me some photos of the roll cage/interior please. cheers Evan

wHATS YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE TWISTED CHASSIS RAILS?

Thanks Paul. I will look into it further. I have not looked at it closely as I had to fly back to work. Was taking it on face value from RPM. They were on the fence. Can you put me in touch with mick or wayne? I dont know either. I have met Danny. Will get in touch with him as well. Cheers Evan

Hi Mate I am looking for a 32gtr or 33gtr rolling shell. I dont need any stock stuff as I am going to transfer everything off my old 32. Let me know Evan

Hi I am looking at all options. Can you send me photos of the shell please. What price are u looking for?

R32 Gtr shell wanted urgently Contact Evan 0468472201

R32 GTR rolling shell wanted urgently Please contact evan 0468472201

Not to worry. I had fun doing it at least. We will fix it and move on. I need a new rolling shell. Does anyone have one ready to go!!!

Hi there, can you post photos of the R32 GTR shell please? Need detaield photos as I want a straight clean shell.

turn 1 under brakes & unstable.....??? no thanks....

underneath was ok. tyres were not much good after 4 laps. the package was running sweet all day. shame about the driver!!!

last lap at PI and a little off at honda.....into the tyres.....

hey guys, yeah it was a great day. I really loved the cars setup and was having loads of fun throwing it around. got down to 1.55 in the last session. Just went one lap too many with tyres that were a little bit jelly like..............my bad. the cams guy was laughing saying he has never seen anyone go off "that edge at Honda"......... car is at RPM getting TLC again.....waiting on the diagnosis.... hopefully not too bad. cant wait to get out there again. Will be more respectful of tyre condition when power drifting next time....... will post some photos soon....

Cheers See all tommorrow. Going down to my garage to check extinguisher date right now!!!!!

Ha ha I have tipped so much into the car I dont think I will be game to get out of third gear...... Looking forward to meeting everyone from SaU See ya tommorrow.

Do we need to supply our own Dorian device for lap timing? Or is it supplied on the day? If we need to supply them ourselves, where can they be acquired at the 11th hour?

round 1 here we come!!!!!!!