Jump to content
SAU Community

Is It Possible?

Barford

By Barford,
in Exterior & Interior Styling

 Share

Recommended Posts

Barford Rookie

Barford

Posted
Posted

Ok so here it is guys and gals,

I have a near factory condition 1994 R33 series 1 2dr GTS Skyline. Now it is different from all my past cars, but i am thinking not quite different enough . . . . . I wanna chop the top and get some air in my hair before it all falls out in my midlife crisis.

i am trying to figure out some way to cut it back and find someone to make either a carbon fiber or fiberglass detachable roof. Now i know that alot of the structural integrity of the car is held in the roof so there will need to be some major engineering to be done to the rest of the chassis.

So what i need to know if anyone can tell me is, what is needed to be done in the way of engineering? and is there anywhere good in southern QLD to go for this preferably in the toowoomba area?

Any advice is great guys

Thanks in advance :)

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/375396-is-it-possible/
Share on other sites
mikeyR33-T Collaborator

mikeyR33-T

Posted
Posted

Ok so here it is guys and gals,

I have a near factory condition 1994 R33 series 1 2dr GTS Skyline. Now it is different from all my past cars, but i am thinking not quite different enough . . . . . I wanna chop the top and get some air in my hair before it all falls out in my midlife crisis.

i am trying to figure out some way to cut it back and find someone to make either a carbon fiber or fiberglass detachable roof. Now i know that alot of the structural integrity of the car is held in the roof so there will need to be some major engineering to be done to the rest of the chassis.

So what i need to know if anyone can tell me is, what is needed to be done in the way of engineering? and is there anywhere good in southern QLD to go for this preferably in the toowoomba area?

Any advice is great guys

Thanks in advance :)

SUNROOF maybe???

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/375396-is-it-possible/#findComment-5987988
Share on other sites
Barford Rookie

Barford

Posted
  • Author
Posted

You'll never be able to get it engineered and road legal and I think you are underestimating how much something like that would cost to do properly.

I am aware that the cost will be more than substantial, heck i have 20k put aside for this project so far. I am not worried about the hanndling as i only use it as a cruiser not a high performance beast anway

I didnt ask to be told that it cant be done, because in my eyes nothing is impossible, i asked because this is one of the few site i have found where some people know what they are talking about and might have some useful advice.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/375396-is-it-possible/#findComment-5988087
Share on other sites
PM-R33 Grand Master

PM-R33

Posted
Posted

I am aware that the cost will be more than substantial, heck i have 20k put aside for this project so far. I am not worried about the hanndling as i only use it as a cruiser not a high performance beast anway

I didnt ask to be told that it cant be done, because in my eyes nothing is impossible, i asked because this is one of the few site i have found where some people know what they are talking about and might have some useful advice.

Didn't say it couldn't physically be done. I said to get it approved/engineered in QLD to make it road legal would be next to impossible.

The handling is the least of your worries. The roof/windscreen make up the main structural rigidity of the vehicle. There is a reason why convertibles weigh 30-60kg more than the equivelent coupe/sedan as they have to make up for the structural loss. Hell drive a factory aero-top Supra with the roof off and feel the whole car twist and vibrate; and that's a car that was engineered properly by the manufacturer.

You wanted advice, we are giving it to you. If you want people to blow some smoke up your ass by saying "Yeah man do it, piece of piss, just chop the roof" then go on Boostcruising.

As said above. You want a nice Nissan convertible cruiser buy a Varietta and drop a turbo motor into it. Will also look a hell of a lot better.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/375396-is-it-possible/#findComment-5988236
Share on other sites
Daleo Grand Master

Daleo

Posted
Posted

For starters; Double your budget. At least.

How much are you planning to do yourself?

A custom made Carbon fibre roof and attendant mounting structure? I'd say that would be all of your original budget right there.

You are right; nothing is impossible. The question is; can you afford it?

I would suggest you go and talk to a race engineer or a rod shop that does a lot of custom steel fabrication. If you are serious (and they'll be able to tell :whistling: ) they'll be able to outline the issues that will cause problems, and also the costs.

Go from there.

And when you start; do a build thread for everyone to follow.:thumbsup:

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/375396-is-it-possible/#findComment-5988257
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • Rezz
      DeAgostini 1/8 scale BNR32 Nissan Skyline GT-R Nismo

      By Rezz · Posted

      Starting with issues 1 - 5, we have already run into a problem...!  Issue #4 contained 2x front brake calipers, instead of 1 caliper and 1x steering knuckle. Will have to call DeAgostini on Monday to sort it out. Anyway here's some photos.  Issue #1 is the front bumper, headlights and number plate. Issue #2 is the front wheel (with "We produced with spartan air." text on the centre cap!) and tyre, the front lip spoiler and cylinder head cover with ignition coils under the centre cover... which will never be seen again. Issue #3 is the bonnet and cylinder head. Issue #4 is the front strut, brake disc (with laser etched metal discs) and brake caliper. I stopped here because of the issue with the missing steering knuckle.  Next update will be #5 - #10 in a few weeks.
    • Rezz
      DeAgostini 1/8 scale BNR32 Nissan Skyline GT-R Nismo

      By Rezz · Posted

      DeAgostini is one of a few companies that release quite large (the largest commonly available size actually) 1/8 scale models in a series of weekly issues over 100 - 110 instalments.  They release different models for different markets and DeAgostini Japan have release the BNR32 Skyline GT-R Nismo last month. I've made two of these 1/8 scale sized cars (one an R35 GT-R from 2012 - 2014, the other I'm just about halfway through, a BNR34 Skyline GT-R from the 2Fast 2Furious movie) so when this R32 was announced there was no way I could ignore it as it's my favourite out of all Nissans.  Each issue costs around $20 so it costs about $2.2K when completed. I suppose it is very expensive for what it is, but the quality and details are really very good, and there are many "gimmicks" like fully functioning exterior and interior lights operated with a remote control, working steering, all doors/bonnet/boot/fuel lid open and close, the side mirrors fold in and it even has a speaker for the engine revving sounds when you turn the lights on.  Each issue comes with a magazine that tells the story of the BNR32 Skyline GT-R Nismo from the first design stages of the BNR32 to Group A homologation and the various racing version that were run in the Japanese Group A and JGTC, and Australian Group A.  So I plan to update the build in this thread 5 issues at a time.  https://deagostini.jp/r32/?srsltid=AfmBOooKjxDc4EUK2rmXqMBPgyHfFJ24s4oEPJBNpnF-lFlsRoW0PE6P
    • Predator1
      Billet Merge Collector for manifold

      By Predator1 · Posted

      As per title.. has anyone used so far? Keen to hear results, comparisons. In the market for a new mani for my new turbo. Any issues cracking?
    • MBS206
      Help Understand GTT Boost Setup

      By MBS206 · Posted

      Re read everything that has been written about this in this thread.. Let us know if you're still confused.
    • joshuaho96
      Help Understand GTT Boost Setup

      By joshuaho96 · Posted

      This would be a new pump with new gears. I'm just unclear on whether it's a good idea to run more oil pump flow if you don't actually need said flow. Oil level is set a minute or so after shutting off a warm engine so wouldn't the high RPM oil level in the sump end up lower all things equal? Plan is OEM clearances, main concern in my mind is whether the OEM pump can keep up with the flow requirements of any additional oil coolers.
×
×
  • Create New...