Nissan GT500

[SirSilvia]

Not sure if anyone's seen this yet but they are building a GT500 style inspired s14 240sx Post on CarDomain You can see their main build site here. http://www.gt500.se/and now for some pics

[breadbox]

old, but still cool looking.

[SirSilvia]

ah, didn't see anything on the search but honestly only seached a couple times

[VRoy]

Looks like this is just a rendering? Check the driver out in the first pic, and the name on the door doesn't match. Still pretty sweet though. I checked out the site, wonder if they have gotten any further along. Seems they are trying to make the whole body out of CF, talk about some work.

[RCA]

I love the look. The car is super sharp BUT then I was brought back down to earth with the engine choice:

An SR

Also what is up with the engine lay out and second electrical fan for the rear of the car?http://www.gt500.se/wp-content...w.jpgh ... nt...l.jpg

[VRoy]

He has gotten a ton of attention.

[QUOTE=]So to sum up the revised plans:The 3D model is now in the hands of Bo Zolland @ Vizualtech again for some adjusting and fine tuning before converting it to CAD. Then the CAD-model will be prepared for CFD and for the making of molds. And finally the body will be casted in carbon fiber from the CNC-made molds.

I’ve been in contact with a lot of different companies for assistance with the CAD-modeling, CFD, mold-making and the carbon fiber casting. I’ve spent countless hours in e-mail conversations, on the phone and in both physical and web-based meetings with the different companies. Some small, some big and some I can’t even mention due to NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreements). Both national and international companies.It’s fair to say that it has been very time consuming, so much in fact that it has starting to affect my work. And that’s no good, thats the source for the budget to this project. (Not to mention all the time spent researching everything regarding the Nismo Festival visit.)If you have a tip on the subjects mentioned, or contact information for companies doing the work I need help with, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Any help is greatly appreciate[/QUOTE]

[simmode1]

He needs to ready this kit for mass production...

And he needs to put a VQ30DET+T in the car.

[mattblancarte]

I love the look. The car is super sharp BUT then I was brought back down to earth with the engine choice:

My guess is that they wanted to keep it small, and keep it lightweight. That motor is more than capable of 500 hp (which is the planned output, and is the LIMIT in the JGTC GT500 class). That's plenty for a race car that will weigh 2000 lbs with aero assistance.

Also what is up with the engine lay out and second electrical fan for the rear of the car?

Engine layout has to do with weight distribution. Low, and pushed back as far as they see fit.

The second fan is pulling air through that duct at low speeds. That duct goes over both the radiator and intercooler. More air plz.

[Dittoz7]

What's Wrong With An SR Powering It?

Less Weight, Same Power, Cheaper Parts.

If JGTC's Supra Were Able To Use 4 Cylinder Engines, Why Not Him?

[keith0486]

i don't see anything wrong with the SR its light can have plenty of power if built right and parts are easy to come by.

[SirSilvia]

He needs to ready this kit for mass production...

that is damn sexy right there

[mattblancarte]

Ugh, I guess I should correct myself in saying that it is no longer JGTC, but the Super GT.

No doubt, the best looking cars are the hardcore race cars. You just can't get that extreme of a look with a road car.

[HurryupandrunS13]

Once and for all.... SR22VET is NASTY!!! Mazworx homey. It would be leaps and bounds better than a VQ for one, and secondly that is the pinnacle of the SR. I had an SR and didnt like it, but can't and won't hate on that engine!

And VQ FTL in this application

[SirSilvia]

Ugh, I guess I should correct myself in saying that it is no longer JGTC, but the Super GT.

No doubt, the best looking cars are the hardcore race cars. You just can't get that extreme of a look with a road car.

True, still looks badass, and I wonder how that thing would handle. By what it looks like, its wider than pretty much all other 240's I've seen. I know that the 240 is already low-wide in comparison to an average car's height:width ratio (ie jetta = tall and narrow).

[Cody240]

Not sure if anyone's seen this yet but they are building a GT500 style inspired s14 240sx Post on CarDomain You can see their main build site here. http://www.gt500.se/and now for some pics

MY GOD! I almost jizd in my pants (lol) when I saw this sweet s14 do want that kit and wheel combo

[mattblancarte]

True, still looks badass, and I wonder how that thing would handle. By what it looks like, its wider than pretty much all other 240's I've seen. I know that the 240 is already low-wide in comparison to an average car's height:width ratio (ie jetta = tall and narrow).

He widened the car to 2000mm, which is almost a 25% increase over the stock width of the s14 chassis.

It will handle like a rocket on rails.

[SirSilvia]

^^ HAHAH sweet

[mattblancarte]

If he is successful in his setup, it will actually not be too far off from this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...lated

[RCA]

My guess is that they wanted to keep it small, and keep it lightweight....

i don't see anything wrong with the SR its light...

What's Wrong With An SR Powering It?

Yea I understand all that but realize that this is a car designed for a circuit not a drag race. You get much more reliability for long distance racing when you have a N/A V-8 instead of a boosted SR mut.

Engine layout has to do with weight distribution. Low, and pushed back as far as they see fit.

Well that is fine and dandy but where the hell are you putting the engine? Underneath between the driver's seat and the passengers or above the passenger and driver? It is sitting in the middle of the car's cabin. Where are you sitting when driving?

The second fan is pulling air through that duct at low speeds. That duct goes over both the radiator and intercooler. More air plz.

No, the first fan does that, and I assume the car's forward movement would push the air passed the rest of the car.

[SirSilvia]

bahhh wish i was at home, work servers kockblock youtube

[mattblancarte]

Yea I understand all that but realize that this is a car designed for a circuit not a drag race. You get much more reliability for long distance racing when you have a N/A V-8 instead of a boosted SR mut.

I don't think that reliability is an issue with a properly built motor here. As long as cooling is efficient, it's not a bad choice. Turbo 4 cylinders have a home on the track, especially in Japanese circuit racing...

What particular v8 are you suggesting they use that has 400+whp and will fit within their design parameters? Not saying it's a bad idea, just posing the question.

Well that is fine and dandy but where the hell are you putting the engine? Underneath between the driver's seat and the passengers or above the passenger and driver? It is sitting in the middle of the car's cabin. Where are you sitting when driving?

Yes, it looks to be inside the cabin to some degree. I'm not the engineer, so I can't say for certain, but I'm sure the driver is in a standard position with the motor/trans sitting somewhat beside.

No, the first fan does that, and I assume the car's forward movement would push the air passed the rest of the car.

The first fan is a push-fan. This helps air into the system at low speeds. Because that particular air duct runs the entire length of the car, he plans on using a PULL-FAN to help suck the air through the system at the rear.

It's not that crazy of an idea.

[simmode1]

Once and for all.... SR22VET is NASTY!!! Mazworx homey. It would be leaps and bounds better than a VQ for one, and secondly that is the pinnacle of the SR. I had an SR and didnt like it, but can't and won't hate on that engine!

And VQ FTL in this application

Lol... so very wrong.

The builder of the car already has his mind set on his motor, so I'm not even gonna bother proving the superiority of the VQ30DET for this application...

[mattblancarte]

I'm not even gonna bother proving the superiority of the VQ30DET for this application...

All you need is a picture to prove why the vq is a winning setup in the exact type of build :

[HurryupandrunS13]

I4 > V6...... Engine harmonics and geometry are important in race applications. Never been in a VQ+T car so can't say theyre worthless, but im jus not a fan..

[simmode1]

I4 > V6...... Engine harmonics and geometry are important in race applications. Never been in a VQ+T car so can't say theyre worthless, but im jus not a fan..

Spoken like a true SR fanboy. The VQ30DET was actually campaigned in the Super GT500 GTR's. Can you say the same for any SR?

And the debate on engine harmonics? Laughable. The VQ has been a world renowned & award winning engine since it's debut in 1995. It's fine if you don't know anything about the VQ30DET, but it's not fine to make uneducated statements like I4>V6 or SR>All...

I guess you must have forgotten the new GTR uses a V6, too...

[EnjoiNismo]

[mattblancarte]

Spoken like a true SR fanboy. The VQ30DET was actually campaigned in the Super GT500 GTR's.

Haha I can't believe someone posted that after I even posted the pic of the Castrol Pitwork Skyline... WTF!

[safin]

oh baby

[Dittoz7]

Haha I can't believe someone posted that after I even posted the pic of the Castrol Pitwork Skyline... WTF!

But The Really Question On Everyone's Mind: Can It Drift...

[adrianfromthecastle]

He needs to ready this kit for mass production...

just wait till Extreme Dimensions gets a hold of it! lmao

the model looks hot! but I wanna see some real stuff already