Alright guys i guess its time to break the news to the Public...

I purchased a 1991 240SX Hicas hatchback and I am converting it into a Time Attack car for the Redline Time Attack Series, Unlimited class. I am currently working on sponsors and the build process.
As it stands right now the car is completely gutted and ready to be built up into a fully prepped race car.

The raw tubing for the roll cage is ordered and will be arriving shortly. Soon after, we will be getting little suspension bits and engine goodies for this beast, but this is a budget car meant to win races, and not to look pretty. Anyway on to the pics.

Those are just some teaser pics for now. We have a fiberglass dashboard and some other goodies going into this car, but only time will tell how light and fast it will be.

This is where I need your help.. Since this is a NICOclub car, I have decided to open this buildup to the public. I will schedule garage days to get the car built in time and anyone who can tell the difference between a wrench and a screw driver is invited to lend a helping hand. I will keep this Thread updated with garage dates and locations (this car will be bouncing back between Connecticut and New Hampshire)

This car is deffinatly going to be a fun buildup and I can't wait to share it with you guys...

EDIT Buy stuff from the part out to help fund the build up!!

http://forums.nicoclub.com/zer...53703

Hope this NICOclub car kicks ***. What are the engine plans?

I would recommend keeping the interior as much as possible since it weights very little (except for the front seats) It's sad to see a car w/o carpet or center console.

If you plan to replace the dash I would recommend R-hand drive conversion. It will balance the car. If you don't believe me raise the car 2 inches from the back, you will see it tilt to the left side with no driver inside.

It is going to be totally stripped, any weight savings is good weight savings, we will be competing against the Dent Sport Garage 240 and other completely stripped and much better prepped cars, with drivers that have a ton more experience!! The RHD is pretty much not an option for this year, if we feel it is an issue it can be changed in the next season.

Car is practically rust free with the exception of the trunk, but that will all change. thanks for the nice comments and I hope to see you guys in October or at my house to get this car on the road by October!!

And the whole RHD thing, I've read a few interviews in the past where a lot of Japanese drivers prefer the LHD cars due to it being easier to shift.

Maybe we could do something cool like a "Participants List" somewhere on the car, with people's screen names?

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Quote, originally posted by Pogi240 »

ide punch them in there baby makers.

Car looks clean. Good luck with the project.
Can't wait for updates....

When is the race? If you need help after like, mid-september, I am there.

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This car isn't a one time build guys. It will be going through phazes and changes in the next few years, all to make it lighter and faster, this car will be around for a long time and if you can't make it this time around, there is always next year!!

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Quote, originally posted by Pogi240 »

ide punch them in there baby makers.

i will watch the thread and give my 2 cents

Im confident with my mechanical skills but not too confident with my car knowledge so this could help both ways. Let me know cuz I live in middletown.

nice first post?

anyways, good luck on the car

I will deffinatly keep everyone updated on Garage dates!!

Quote, originally posted by kirgondeh »

yeah i think the webmaster at club240.com already started a project car. wonder who will be faster.

Good For the club240 guy

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anyways, good luck on the car

FIBERGLASS DASH!!

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Tell him to hit up http://www.240sxTech.com for some DIY's and How-To articles...

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...even the HITMAN is on MySpace

Stacey Lynn Childs 1970-2007... Love of my life, my best friend, Heaven's prettiest angel. I miss you so much.

rb is too heavy for time attack, car needs to be as light as possible...among other reasons

the plans for this car have been relatively set in stone for a few months now, so nobody needs to worry about ideas at this point

Score!!!!

It's gonna need a NICO-style paint job... We'll get together and discuss the cost of materials...

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i had to watch this thread. gonna be awesome. too bad im in texas. i would love this kind of crap.
anyways, cant wait to see more

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