Wta 2013 Discussion

[Russman]

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.

[Roy]

Steel block engine, steel guards and doors and glass. With an alloy 4cylinder, lexan glass and fibreglass doors and guards you could at least offset the additional weight from cage, custom suspension and brakes. Either way a 400hp 700kg car would be a good thing.

[hrd-hr30]

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

Edited April 2, 2013 by hrd-hr30

[HKS26T]

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

[levinboy]

Clubsprint for me

No confirmation yet but will wait and see

How's your coming along??

[HKS26T]

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!

[levinboy]

Did a 47 last year was first time out at EC

Looking at anything sub 45 which will be awesome seeing as its my daily

[HKS26T]

Did a 47 last year was first time out at EC

Looking at anything sub 45 which will be awesome seeing as its my daily

Respect to your daily! Whats sort of mods you have?

[levinboy]

Respect to your daily! Whats sort of mods you have?

The usual built motor, -9s, cusco coilovers, adjustable arms

No aero still factory body and factory adjustable wing

Nothing too special haha

[Sir Lord Van Von Vader'ham]

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!

[ssxRicho]

Club, just looking to improve on last year really.

[Russman]

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

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]

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

[HKS26T]

What's the latest on big red?

[Russman]

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

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]

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

Already did last year

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

[HKS26T]

Got my confirmation yesterday

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

Steve

[ssxRicho]

I'm in as well.

[9krpm]

Got my confirmation yesterday

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

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

[Sir Lord Van Von Vader'ham]

I got my confirmation on sunday too.

They must be low on entries