Race Ready 7M
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Not on the hatch, as it would break the carbon fiber deck. Its mounting flanges will be welded to the two plates (in the pics), and extending out four inches then two risers are bolted to the flanges raising the wing 12 inches above the hatch deck, so the wing gets more clean air.bloodasp90;1984302 said:
Once it's done, there'll be a few pics.
The Megan aluminum wing ![sm__as-gt56bl[1].jpg](https://www.supramania.com/data/attachments/43/43534-a3f868a004e132ed0312ce7e555de493.jpg "sm__as-gt56bl[1].jpg")
was too heavy, so the APR GT-250 carbon wing 
will replace it. Megan 56" = 20Lbs, APR 61" = 7Lbs.
was too heavy, so the APR GT-250 carbon wing will replace it. Megan 56" = 20Lbs, APR 61" = 7Lbs.
I didn't know that was how they are set up... Phillip at VIP Performance is the design and fabrication guy at VIP, it was his doing. That makes me feel more like the car is in good hands after all. Thanks!bloodasp90;1984497 said:
just a simple shot of how alot of the newer cars in alot of the GT type cars are going to in the japanese leauges as well as the euro leauges too.
http://img.modifiedcars.com/c/4/116/46376_332489.jpg
but heres a video, plus theres alot of others there too showing some of the other cars out there with the same set up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCpczAfAfaE
http://img.modifiedcars.com/c/4/116/46376_332489.jpg
but heres a video, plus theres alot of others there too showing some of the other cars out there with the same set up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCpczAfAfaE
These were helpful in me deciding to make a couple of design changes to the carbon wing risers VIP Performance is fabricating. The result will be a more professional fit and finish and less DIY looking.bloodasp90;1984560 said:
The new design will hide all the bolts and mounting hardware and look more like this:
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thats the idea that went threw my head when you said last that you were mounting it off that back, and theres alot of the euro leauge cars that do the same too.
Update on the 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
carbon fiber rear wing $1,129.00
fabricate risers & install rear wing $300.00
connect coolant surge tank $100.00
ceramic coat down pipe $150.00
ceramic coat exhaust manifold $200.00
r&r CT26 $600.00
rebuild CT26 $200.00
fabricate engine under cover $250.00
bilstein hd shocks $440.00
wrapping of the car $2000.00
Total $12,973.00
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
carbon fiber rear wing $1,129.00
fabricate risers & install rear wing $300.00
connect coolant surge tank $100.00
ceramic coat down pipe $150.00
ceramic coat exhaust manifold $200.00
r&r CT26 $600.00
rebuild CT26 $200.00
fabricate engine under cover $250.00
bilstein hd shocks $440.00
wrapping of the car $2000.00
Total $12,973.00
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A design change was made and I ordered a custom wing from APR Performance a GT-250 Carbon wing 61" wide and 10" cord length with custom mounting to align with the rear bumper supports in the frame rail: 
A plate will be welded that the aluminum risers will be bolted to, so that the risers will transfer more down force directly to the rear end of the car. The previous design would lose more force, having to transfer it through the rear hatch sheet metal.
A plate will be welded that the aluminum risers will be bolted to, so that the risers will transfer more down force directly to the rear end of the car. The previous design would lose more force, having to transfer it through the rear hatch sheet metal.
Update pictures of progress so far... on the light weight body panels. Yes, the drivers side hood pin is slightly off because of a plate welded under the radiator cross brace, near the mounting point on that side. I'm good with the compromise.
This project has a deadline of 3/28/14, as the next day is the season opener at PIR with Cascade Sports Car Club.
This project has a deadline of 3/28/14, as the next day is the season opener at PIR with Cascade Sports Car Club.
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Thanks Kenny.
We are shooting for sub-3100 pounds curb weight, w/ full tank, no spare, and no glass in the doors.
We are shooting for sub-3100 pounds curb weight, w/ full tank, no spare, and no glass in the doors.
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This thread makes me so happy. Every time i read updates i feel the urge to work on my car even if it's just to fix little things.
I'm still looking for a shop in my area that can make me a front skid plate/under tray for my car.
I'm still looking for a shop in my area that can make me a front skid plate/under tray for my car.
Think about using poly carbonate in black. That's what I'm going with on my car's under cover. We're going to try to get it as parallel to the ground as we can.atmperformance;1990448 said:
For some reason, I didn't get notifications 
Nice progress. Will you achieve on time before deadline? What is the remaining work?
How do you like front fenders? They are Duraflex right?
Nice progress. Will you achieve on time before deadline? What is the remaining work?
How do you like front fenders? They are Duraflex right?
The car will be on the track by March 15th one way or the other... If that means that all the aero isn't complete, then so be it! The polycarbonate windows are a challenge, getting them right in the frames, as are the Duraflex parts, all requiring a lot of attention as I don't want the Supra to look like a Chump Car on the track, rather a well constructed track car.Rollus;1991746 said:For some reason, I didn't get notifications
Nice progress. Will you achieve on time before deadline? What is the remaining work?
How do you like front fenders? They are Duraflex right?
The shop is very busy, so a lot of interruptions to the tech working on the car, so they have hired another two workers to cover the extra work.
I'll have more progress pics the week of March 5th.
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I've registered for six track days at PIR; two each in March and May and one each in April and June. If the car is still intact come Sept, I'll do that month as well. I plan to make small incremental adjustments to the areo and suspension to tune the handling, and document what effects those adjustments have on the car during the year. I expect a lot of driving on wet track early in the year then some drier track conditions in June and Sept.
By the end of the year I will be a better driver.
By the end of the year I will be a better driver.
The car is going to get a wrap like this: 
by PDX Wraps. It'll look like a three year old with a black crayon got a hold of it... :biglaugh: The wrap is planned for the end of the month of March. The carbon hood, hatch and wing aren't getting wrapped. Cost is $2K
by PDX Wraps. It'll look like a three year old with a black crayon got a hold of it... :biglaugh: The wrap is planned for the end of the month of March. The carbon hood, hatch and wing aren't getting wrapped. Cost is $2K
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