Race Ready 7M

[Van]

After talking to several Club members and both Wryann and Phillip at VIP Performance, I've decided to make the following major modifications to the cabin: the driving position needs to be moved back four inches, and a little more toward the center. Also, get a longer steering column, deeper dish steering wheel, extend the gear shift lever back and move the peddles back too. The next item would be to move a fuel cell to where the back seats are in the cabin. I'll need to start planning now and implementing this next year.

 

[SeeUSmile]

After talking to several Club members and both Wryann and Phillip at VIP Performance, I've decided to make the following major modifications to the cabin: the driving position needs to be moved back four inches, and a little more toward the center. Also, get a longer steering column, deeper dish steering wheel, extend the gear shift lever back and move the peddles back too. The next item would be to move a fuel cell to where the back seats are in the cabin. I'll need to start planning now and implementing this next year.

Here in Australia the v8 super-cars runs the similar setup they've mentioned. They only recently made the change this year moving the engine more further back in engine bay (sits half way now), moving seats, peddles and steering wheel further back and moving the tank from the rear to the back seats as there was a explosion incident where one of the drivers stalled the car at start off and got re-ended and flames started happening. While providing better center of gravity also gives better safety.


(might get these pics removed soon before I get sued :3)

 

[Van]

If I could afford to move the engine and tyranny back so that the front of the engine was even with the shock towers, then I'd be happier with the handling in the car. The downside would be getting to the back of the engine to work on it... That would be a time suck and costly too!

 

[SeeUSmile]

If I could afford to move the engine and tyranny back so that the front of the engine was even with the shock towers, then I'd be happier with the handling in the car. The downside would be getting to the back of the engine to work on it... That would be a time suck and costly too!

Yeah, these engines only stay in for one race and they slide out forward during removal unlike ours ;P.

Wouldn't be cost and time effective for your car indeed.

 

[Van]

I purchased the following two items: Front Bumper Cover and Side Skirts;

 

[Van]

Now another accounting:
2013 expenses
new wheels and tires $1,300.00
new front brakes $1,130.00
new exhaust $440.00
carbon fiber hood $587.00
carbon fiber hatch $616.00
brake pads $180.00
brake rotors f&r $488.00
oil filter relocation kit $115.00
side skirts $152.00
front bumper cover $170.00

$5,326.00

This week the poly carbonate windows are to be installed, as are the hood and hatch. Next week, (11/18-22) the crew at VIP Performance begin the fabrication of the chromoly front and rear bumpers and look at fabricating chrome molly front cross members.

 

[Rollus]

Love that :-D

Duraflex also makes wings I think.

 

[Van]

Love that :-D

Duraflex also makes wings I think.

Oh, I didn't know that... Carbon?

The crew at VIP hadn't started on the poly carbonate windows as they needed me to get time off from work to see what it was they had in mind for the window treatment. We decided to go with .128 inch poly carbonate sheet and adhere it as Toyota had the glass, using all the new trim strips and fasteners I purchased from Toyota. We will add a center support to the poly carbonate sheet, keep it from blowing out. By the way, I have the last quarter window trim in USA.
Fabricating the bumpers from chrome-molly as well as the cross members, is being done to keep me extra safe and reduce cost. Adding quick release fittings for the front bumper cover so when the car needs towing, the cover can be easily removed. Fabricating an engine under cover and splitter, attached with quick release fasteners. Hood pins to secure to the carbon fiber hood. Modifying the fenders to let out air that traps in the fender and helps keep that air from getting under it. Hooking up the coolant surge tank and lastly, install the new brake rotors F&R and side skirts.

 

[Rollus]

No carbon (didn't find), but Fiberglass: http://www.andysautosport.com/toyot...enders/fiberglass_fenders/extreme_dimensions/

 

[Van]

I finally got some serious time spent with the owners, the mechanics and fabricator at VIP Performance. Here is the quote for this project. Bottom line; $3,095.00

VIP Performance Quote for Project Supra

Custom/Performance Rate $100/Hr

Install hood, remove for clearance of safety hooks, weigh stock hood 58 pounds, weighed carbon hood 10 pounds 100.00
Install replacement rear hatch, cut and fit poly rear window 300.00
Custom polycarbonate materiel for rear window 100.00
Install center support for polycarbonate rear window 100.00
Shop supplies Material for center support 50.00
Fabricate chromoly Front bumper support and add quick release fittings for front bumper 450.00
Custom Chromoly Tubing 100.00
Fabricate chromoly rear bumper support 350.00
Custom Chromoly Tubing 100.00
Install Sparco hood pins 100.00
Sparco Hood Pins 60.00 60.00 Discount -10.00
Hook up the coolant surge tank 100.00
Hoses and fittings needed unable to determine cost until known what is need.
Install replacement front brake rotors 50.00
Install new rear brake rotors 50.00
Install rear wing 100.00
Fabricate aluminum engine undercover 250.00
Custom Aluminum 150.00
Remove side quarter windows and replace with polycarbonate 1/8" 300.00
Custom Polycarbonate 1/8" material 80.00
Install side skirts and trim for best fitment 200.00
Shop supplies Misc. shop supplies/ hardware 15.00

 

[Van]

Again, I requested the modification process be well documented with pictures and they agreed to do that.

 

[Rollus]

That's money, but hey, this project is gonna be a beast

 

[Van]

We're going with black polycarbonate sheet for the engine undercover. The bumper cover supports will allow the engine under cover to attach to it as will the aluminum splitter.

 

[Van]

Here are a few pictures: The first set is of the bumper spindle that the bumper will get welded to. Those spindles fit inside the former place occupied by the stock bumper mounts. This system will allow a mechanic to remove the entire bumper, after the engine under cover quarter turn buttons are released, by pulling out the two bolts and nuts.
Seems the rear bumper weighs in at 33lbs...

 

[bloodasp90]

van, are you going to do a full body undertrey? or just the engine bay?

 

[Van]

At this time, we're just doing the engine under cover in polycarbonate. I hadn't considered a full body under tray. With all the mods planned in the budget, I can't afford more aero, at this time. I'm on the look out for a used rear diffuser though... With a planned install after the first of the year. On the Shine Auto Project web site, there is a MK4 diffuser that I may consider using.

 

[Van]

As far as a rear diffuser goes I may design and build one myself using a procedure I think looks promising...http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2048621&highlight=rear+diffuser

 

[Van]

I bought a pair of these, and I plan to have glass work done by a known body shop in Portland, to cover the top vent hole. Aesthetically, it just doesn't appeal to me to have a vent too close to the top fender line.

 

[Van]

Here's an updated price list for the winter project:

2013 expenses
new wheels and tires $1,300.00
new front brakes $1,130.00
new exhaust $440.00
fabricate bumpers $1,000.00
carbon fiber hood $587.00
carbon fiber hatch $616.00
install carbon hatch & hood $200.00
fabricate polycarbonate windows $200.00
polycarbonate sheet $200.00
install rotors f&r $100.00
brake pads $180.00
brake rotors f&r $488.00
oil filter relocation kit $115.00
side skirts $152.00
install side skirts $200.00
front bumper cover $170.00
install rear bumper cover $50.00
l&r frp fenders $276.00
install l&r frp fenders $200.00
connect coolant surge tank
ceramic coat exhaust manifold $200.00
r&r CT26 $600.00
rebuild CT26 $200.00
fabricate engine under cover $250.00
front splitter $200.00
$9,302.00

 

[Van]

This new bumper weighs 12 lbs vs 33 lbs for the stock bumper. The new bar is made from 1.5 inch chrome molly.