The M3 Track Car Replacement - 458 Challenge
Discussion
Well following my adventures with the M3 over the last couple of years its now up for sale in the classifieds which allowed me to consider its replacement (original build thread here: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Replacement was found in the form of a 2012 458 Challenge car, but it was located all the way down in Italy at AF Corse and what a place it is...! More cars, trucks and spares than you can throw a stick at!
I'll let the pictures do the talking:
And shes noisy enough to make your ears bleed!!
Plan is to fit the Challenge Evo aero kit, 4-way dampers and upgraded anti-roll bars and enjoy some trackdays this year before contemplating a series to race it in next year.
All being well it will be out at the SLS final at end of September at Knockhill.
First track day on Wednesday - evening, who wants to see some videos??
Also need some thoughts on a humorous livery for it, something to make the best of its banana yellow paint...??
Replacement was found in the form of a 2012 458 Challenge car, but it was located all the way down in Italy at AF Corse and what a place it is...! More cars, trucks and spares than you can throw a stick at!
I'll let the pictures do the talking:
And shes noisy enough to make your ears bleed!!
Plan is to fit the Challenge Evo aero kit, 4-way dampers and upgraded anti-roll bars and enjoy some trackdays this year before contemplating a series to race it in next year.
All being well it will be out at the SLS final at end of September at Knockhill.
First track day on Wednesday - evening, who wants to see some videos??
Also need some thoughts on a humorous livery for it, something to make the best of its banana yellow paint...??
M4CK 1 said:
Wow. Now that's automotive porn.
You must have some deep pockets
What is the difference in spec between yours and the road car.
My man maths says this will be a cheaper option than modding something else!!You must have some deep pockets
What is the difference in spec between yours and the road car.
Primary differences are:
Circa 400kg lighter than road car
Revised gear ratios
Plexan windows all round
Extensive use of carbon fibre panels
Revised suspension
Air jacks
Single nut wheel hubs
Brembo CCM carbon ceramic brakes as used on the 599XX
Switchable ABS and traction control systems
Fire extinguisher etc
Data logging
My 458 road car weighs in at a hefty 1740kgs with me and a full tank of fuel. The power of the challenge is identical to that of the road car but it should weigh in around 1250kgs with me and fuel which should make a huge difference as thats a huge amount of weight.
The road car did a 56s lap of Knockhill on road tyres - hoping I can get nearer 50s with this on slicks and some aero, fingers crossed.
Look forwards to more updates. 
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