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Russman Grand Master

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Reckon you could get 20% weight out of something that is already bare bones at 690kg? Always going to be limited by the chassis without doing massive work on it. Might as well be a sports sedan.

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PMRED32
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Micks car is a great car and a credit to him, particularly considering the rumour of the 7 figure sum that has been spent on it. Couple of things though. Micks car is in Pro-Am not open. http://ww

SRS13
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All competitors must use Advan tyres?? Surely not!

HKS26T
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Drinks on me if I can crack into the 35s

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hrd-hr30 Grand Master

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Reckon you could get 20% weight out of something that is already bare bones at 690kg? Always going to be limited by the chassis without doing massive work on it. Might as well be a sports sedan.

You'd never make minimum weight, but at least you aren't going to be restricted by that rule... The Japs get the TSCup version of the later, bigger, heavier B310 Sunny down to 670kg racing weight with FRP or carbon panels, bumpers and acrylic windows, And that starts life at something over 850kg. Still with no obvious fat on its bones. Pro allows you to cut out the boot floor and stuff as well.

As for the other point, what Pro Class car doesn't need massive work on its chassis? Except perhaps Cyber Evo... But guess what the secret to their speed was... aside from the aero and good driver that all the contenders had.

You can make good power from the original A12 or bigger A14-A15 with a turbo. They're a tough little unit, with plenty of aftermarket support. And one man can lift a complete engine! They're super compact too - get that 2" behind the firewall and V-mount the rad/intercooler as far back as possible.

You'd stay light with driveline and be prepared to break a few bits occassionally, rather than over-engineer it.

MX5 suspension could be the way to go - it works and its light. Do the NZ racecar trick of dropping the body down over the floorpan - sort of like a channelled rod, to get down to the 50mm permitted ride height.

As Roy says 400bhp and 700kg is not beyond the realms of possibility. And you'd have the smallest frontal area of any competitor other than a Lotus. And would be one of the cheapest Pro cars to build. So it wouldn't matter so much when they change all the rules again the followig year! lol

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HKS26T Experienced

HKS26T

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Car is in the process of getting put back together. Hopefully be out next month to iron out all the bugs ;)

Have you done EC before on street radials? I remember getting down to 44s in my 33 with 350kw a couple of years ago... hope you can represent so its not a EVO fest!

Sir Lord Van Von Vader'ham Veteran

Sir Lord Van Von Vader'ham

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I have, but no confirmation yet.

Also wanting to get into open, but dont know if they'll want a dirty 31 in their event :)

Who has expessed their interest and in what class? Anyone receive confirmation yet?.....hoping to represent in open!
:cheers:

Russman Grand Master

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Who has expessed their interest and in what class? Anyone receive confirmation yet?.....hoping to represent in open!

:cheers:

I'm sitting this one out. Last year broke my 'modest' budget and this year I am focusing on other things. Still hoping to get out to a few club events and SAU nats later in the year. The to-do list is growing with the ideas I have for the car but they'll have to wait till next year.

I'll still be there but as a spectator this time. I'll come say hi Steve.

HKS26T Experienced

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I'm sitting this one out. Last year broke my 'modest' budget and this year I am focusing on other things. Still hoping to get out to a few club events and SAU nats later in the year. The to-do list is growing with the ideas I have for the car but they'll have to wait till next year.

I'll still be there but as a spectator this time. I'll come say hi Steve.

Nooooo Russ..... loved following your progress through the high and lows over the years ;)

Richo, make sure you kick my mates supra from gorilla industries :P

Russman Grand Master

Russman

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Richo, make sure you kick my mates supra from gorilla industries :P

Haha!

What's the latest on big red?

Don't think it'll make an appearance this year. Adam has just begun some improved production racing in his gay Evo.

ssxRicho Grand Master

ssxRicho

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Nooooo Russ..... loved following your progress through the high and lows over the years ;)

Richo, make sure you kick my mates supra from gorilla industries :P

Already did last year :P

I'll be looking to be much faster than last year.

HKS26T Experienced

HKS26T

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Got my confirmation yesterday :banana:

Shame that some of the season campaigners cant make it....

However, there seems to be some insane builds coming through in the motorsports section

3 x R32 GTRS that I've been getting excited about...

Ex BSM (John I think)

BC Auotmotive (Steve is it?)

Ex Willal (Dahn?)

Haven't met you lads in person but i look forward to it....

glad we can keep the EVO's honest

:cheers:

Steve

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9krpm

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Got my confirmation yesterday :banana:

Shame that some of the season campaigners cant make it....

However, there seems to be some insane builds coming through in the motorsports section

3 x R32 GTRS that I've been getting excited about...

Ex BSM (John I think)

BC Auotmotive (Steve is it?)

Ex Willal (Dahn?)

Haven't met you lads in person but i look forward to it....

glad we can keep the EVO's honest

:cheers:

Steve

Awesome...more RB racers for the event!

Yes it's Danh and I am in as well.

Looking forward to catch up with you guys and good luck with the preparation :cheers:

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