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The 5 year build of my M12 GTO3R is nearly completed. It was disassembled to the chassis and every piece of the rebuild is bespoke. Lee would be proud........Here is the list..........
ENGINE/ DRIVETRAIN:
• DYNO BEFORE AND AFTER/ LEAKDOWN
• NEW DURATEC 3.0L ENGINE BLOCK w/SLEEVED CYLINDERS
• CYLINDER HEADS REWORKED AS NECESSARY
• CUSTOM ARP HEAD STUDS
• NEW MOTORSPORT PISTONS/ RODS/ CRANKSHAFT
• MAIN BEARING GIRDLE, UPGRADED MAIN/ROD BEARINGS
• SINGLE TURBO INSTALLATION/ SPOOL VALVE
• LARGER INTERCOOLER
• INCONEL EXHAUST HEADERS
• CERAMIC COATED INCONEL EXHAUST/ “CENTER EXIT” OVAL DUAL EXHAUST PIPES W/ WASTEGATE (Round) TUBE IN BETWEEN
EXHAUST PIPES (LIKE FERRARI F40 EXHAUST) EXITING ABOVE DIFFUSER (Creating Blown Diffuser)
• FABRICATED TH INTAKE PLENUM ASSEMBLY
• DRY SUMP OIL SYSTEM
• OIL COOLER UPGRADES, LARGE FRONT/REAR
• ALTERNATOR UNDERDRIVE PULLEY
• POWDER COAT CAM COVERS FERRARI ENGINE RED WRINKLE FINISH
• IGNITION ECU UPGRADE with MULTIPLE MAPS INCORPORATING AIM EVO4 SYSTEM
• REPLACE ANY DAMAGED WIRING
• ARP HS-79 PTFE HOSE w/ HYPALON JACKET for PLUMBING
• AEROQUIP FUEL LINES
• DUAL PASS RADIATOR with ELECTRIC WATER PUMP
• INSTALL COOLING SYSTEM OVERFLOW/ SWIRLPOT (Supplied)
• GETTRAG MMT6 GEARBOX UPGRADE, REPLACE OUTPUT SHAFT and FIFTH GEAR w/ NEW OEM PARTS, BLOCKING RINGS UPGRADE,
INSTALL GIRDLES ON TRANSAXLE CASE
• NEW MULTI DISC TILTON CLUTCH, LIGHTENED FLYWHEEL
• UPGRADE CV JOINTS/INTERMEDIATE AND OUTER DRIVE SHAFTS
INTERIOR:
• AIM GT 320 mm STEERING WHEEL with SHIFT LIGHTS / DATA LOGGER SYSTEM (EVO4), SENSORS, with BLUE LED ON/OFF SWITCH ON
CENTER STACK (SEE DRAWING)
• PINNED STEERING WHEEL QUICK RELEASE
• MOTHER BOARD/ INTERFACE (between the AIM EVO4 and the ECU) w/INDICATOR LIGHTS to CONTROL BOOST TABLES by a BUTTON on
the AIM STEERING WHEEL
• INSTALL M400 SHIFTER (supplied, heat insulation sleeves on cables)
• IN - COCKPIT BRAKE BIAS ADJUSTMENT, INSTALL KNOB ON CENTER CONSOLE (SEE DRAWING)
• INSTALL M400 OIL TEMP/PRESSURE GAUGE (supplied), SEE DRAWING
• INSTALL SPA FIRE SYSTEM (supplied), SEE DRAWING FOR NOZZLES AND PULL HANDLE LOCATIONS
• INSTALL AVEO AIRCRAFT BATTERY MASTER KILL SWITCH (supplied), SEE DRAWING
• RELOCATE FUSE/BREAKER PANEL TO REAR BULKHEAD ABOVE FIRE BOTTLE
• REPLACE DASHBOARD CENTER HVAC/ SWITCH/ INDICATOR LIGHTS/ BOOST GAUGE BEZEL (SILVER) WITH A CARBON FIBER BEZEL
REPLACEMENT (Same Finish as AIM Steering Wheel)
• REPAIR DRIVER DOOR WINDOW TRACK SEAL
• I WILL SUPPLY DRAWINGS OF FIRE SYSTEM HANDLE/ AIRCRAFT MASTER BATTERY KILL SWITCH, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE, FIRE
SYSTEM NOZZLE LOCATIONS, AIM ON/OFF SWITCH, BRAKE BIAS ADJUSTMENT KNOB
• DYNA MAT SOUND DEADENER/ HEAT BARRIER AS NEEDED
• A/C VENT MOD, REPLACE with 2000 – 2006 AUDI TT A/C VENTS
• RECOVER ANY ALCANTERA OR LEATHER AS NEEDED
• TUNNEL COOLING MOD
BODY:
• REAR DIFFUSER WITH 6 STRAKES (SEE DRAWINGS)
• FRONT SPLITTER AND FRONT DIVEPLANES
• FRONT FENDER LOUVRES
• HID HEADLIGHT CONVERSION/ LED TURN SIGNALS
• EURO TAILLIGHT INSTALL (Mondeo MK1 taillights)
• COLD AIR DUCTING INTO CENTER TUNNEL
• REPLACE ALL SILVER HEAT BARRIER WITH GOLD BARRIER IN ENGINE BAY/ NOSE
• REPAIR ANY BLEMISHES IN BODYWORK
• MODIFY/CLOSE BODYWORK AROUND REAR CAGE BRACING
CHASSIS:
• MAIN HOOP BRACING: DIAGONAL ON MAIN HOOP, L/R DIAGONALS ON FRONT HOOP, GUSSETS ON ROLL CAGE, MAIN HOOP REAR BRACES THRU BODY INTO ENGINE BAY, HORIZONTAL BRACE BEHIND SEATS, EXTEND BASE OF MAIN HOOP DOWN THROUGH CHASSIS IN ENGINE BAY, BRACING/ REINFORCEMENT AT BASE OF FRONT HOOP, ADD TUBING AND SHEETMETAL TO STRENGTHEN/ TRIANGULATE CHASSIS IN FOOTWELL AREA, L/R REMOVABLE DOOR BARS, HORIZONTAL SHOULDER HARNESS MOUNTING BAR. THESE MODIFICATIONS AS ILLUSTRATED ON PICTURES THAT I HAVE PROVIDED
• KEVLAR PANEL SCATTERSHIELD BEHIND SEATS (DO NOT COVER)
• FUEL TANK BAFFLES AND INSULATE W/GOLD WRAP
SUSPENSION:
• 6 PISTON FRONT BRAKE UPGRADE/ HATS w/FLOATING ROTORS/ PADS
• WILWOOD COMBINATION BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE AND ADJUSTABLE BRAKE BIAS CONTROL FROM INTERIOR
• ADJUSTABLE FRONT SWAY BAR INSTALL
• UPGRADED FRONT UPRIGHTS FOR SWAY BAR INSTALLATION AND CASTER/ CAMBER ADJUSTMENTS
• ADJUSTABLE REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINKS
• NEW STUB AXLES, LONGER WHEEL STUDS
• MODIFIED FRONT/REAR, UPPER/LOWER A-ARMS TO ACCOMMODATE WIDER WHEELS/TIRES
• JONGBLOED 3 PC. WHEELS, BBS STYLE, FRONT: 18x9, REAR:18x11, CENTERS POWDER COATED GUNMETAL GREY
• TIRES: Pilot Sport Cup 2, 265/35/18 Front and 295/30/18 Rear
all tire dia. 25”
ENGINE/ DRIVETRAIN:
• DYNO BEFORE AND AFTER/ LEAKDOWN
• NEW DURATEC 3.0L ENGINE BLOCK w/SLEEVED CYLINDERS
• CYLINDER HEADS REWORKED AS NECESSARY
• CUSTOM ARP HEAD STUDS
• NEW MOTORSPORT PISTONS/ RODS/ CRANKSHAFT
• MAIN BEARING GIRDLE, UPGRADED MAIN/ROD BEARINGS
• SINGLE TURBO INSTALLATION/ SPOOL VALVE
• LARGER INTERCOOLER
• INCONEL EXHAUST HEADERS
• CERAMIC COATED INCONEL EXHAUST/ “CENTER EXIT” OVAL DUAL EXHAUST PIPES W/ WASTEGATE (Round) TUBE IN BETWEEN
EXHAUST PIPES (LIKE FERRARI F40 EXHAUST) EXITING ABOVE DIFFUSER (Creating Blown Diffuser)
• FABRICATED TH INTAKE PLENUM ASSEMBLY
• DRY SUMP OIL SYSTEM
• OIL COOLER UPGRADES, LARGE FRONT/REAR
• ALTERNATOR UNDERDRIVE PULLEY
• POWDER COAT CAM COVERS FERRARI ENGINE RED WRINKLE FINISH
• IGNITION ECU UPGRADE with MULTIPLE MAPS INCORPORATING AIM EVO4 SYSTEM
• REPLACE ANY DAMAGED WIRING
• ARP HS-79 PTFE HOSE w/ HYPALON JACKET for PLUMBING
• AEROQUIP FUEL LINES
• DUAL PASS RADIATOR with ELECTRIC WATER PUMP
• INSTALL COOLING SYSTEM OVERFLOW/ SWIRLPOT (Supplied)
• GETTRAG MMT6 GEARBOX UPGRADE, REPLACE OUTPUT SHAFT and FIFTH GEAR w/ NEW OEM PARTS, BLOCKING RINGS UPGRADE,
INSTALL GIRDLES ON TRANSAXLE CASE
• NEW MULTI DISC TILTON CLUTCH, LIGHTENED FLYWHEEL
• UPGRADE CV JOINTS/INTERMEDIATE AND OUTER DRIVE SHAFTS
INTERIOR:
• AIM GT 320 mm STEERING WHEEL with SHIFT LIGHTS / DATA LOGGER SYSTEM (EVO4), SENSORS, with BLUE LED ON/OFF SWITCH ON
CENTER STACK (SEE DRAWING)
• PINNED STEERING WHEEL QUICK RELEASE
• MOTHER BOARD/ INTERFACE (between the AIM EVO4 and the ECU) w/INDICATOR LIGHTS to CONTROL BOOST TABLES by a BUTTON on
the AIM STEERING WHEEL
• INSTALL M400 SHIFTER (supplied, heat insulation sleeves on cables)
• IN - COCKPIT BRAKE BIAS ADJUSTMENT, INSTALL KNOB ON CENTER CONSOLE (SEE DRAWING)
• INSTALL M400 OIL TEMP/PRESSURE GAUGE (supplied), SEE DRAWING
• INSTALL SPA FIRE SYSTEM (supplied), SEE DRAWING FOR NOZZLES AND PULL HANDLE LOCATIONS
• INSTALL AVEO AIRCRAFT BATTERY MASTER KILL SWITCH (supplied), SEE DRAWING
• RELOCATE FUSE/BREAKER PANEL TO REAR BULKHEAD ABOVE FIRE BOTTLE
• REPLACE DASHBOARD CENTER HVAC/ SWITCH/ INDICATOR LIGHTS/ BOOST GAUGE BEZEL (SILVER) WITH A CARBON FIBER BEZEL
REPLACEMENT (Same Finish as AIM Steering Wheel)
• REPAIR DRIVER DOOR WINDOW TRACK SEAL
• I WILL SUPPLY DRAWINGS OF FIRE SYSTEM HANDLE/ AIRCRAFT MASTER BATTERY KILL SWITCH, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE, FIRE
SYSTEM NOZZLE LOCATIONS, AIM ON/OFF SWITCH, BRAKE BIAS ADJUSTMENT KNOB
• DYNA MAT SOUND DEADENER/ HEAT BARRIER AS NEEDED
• A/C VENT MOD, REPLACE with 2000 – 2006 AUDI TT A/C VENTS
• RECOVER ANY ALCANTERA OR LEATHER AS NEEDED
• TUNNEL COOLING MOD
BODY:
• REAR DIFFUSER WITH 6 STRAKES (SEE DRAWINGS)
• FRONT SPLITTER AND FRONT DIVEPLANES
• FRONT FENDER LOUVRES
• HID HEADLIGHT CONVERSION/ LED TURN SIGNALS
• EURO TAILLIGHT INSTALL (Mondeo MK1 taillights)
• COLD AIR DUCTING INTO CENTER TUNNEL
• REPLACE ALL SILVER HEAT BARRIER WITH GOLD BARRIER IN ENGINE BAY/ NOSE
• REPAIR ANY BLEMISHES IN BODYWORK
• MODIFY/CLOSE BODYWORK AROUND REAR CAGE BRACING
CHASSIS:
• MAIN HOOP BRACING: DIAGONAL ON MAIN HOOP, L/R DIAGONALS ON FRONT HOOP, GUSSETS ON ROLL CAGE, MAIN HOOP REAR BRACES THRU BODY INTO ENGINE BAY, HORIZONTAL BRACE BEHIND SEATS, EXTEND BASE OF MAIN HOOP DOWN THROUGH CHASSIS IN ENGINE BAY, BRACING/ REINFORCEMENT AT BASE OF FRONT HOOP, ADD TUBING AND SHEETMETAL TO STRENGTHEN/ TRIANGULATE CHASSIS IN FOOTWELL AREA, L/R REMOVABLE DOOR BARS, HORIZONTAL SHOULDER HARNESS MOUNTING BAR. THESE MODIFICATIONS AS ILLUSTRATED ON PICTURES THAT I HAVE PROVIDED
• KEVLAR PANEL SCATTERSHIELD BEHIND SEATS (DO NOT COVER)
• FUEL TANK BAFFLES AND INSULATE W/GOLD WRAP
SUSPENSION:
• 6 PISTON FRONT BRAKE UPGRADE/ HATS w/FLOATING ROTORS/ PADS
• WILWOOD COMBINATION BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE AND ADJUSTABLE BRAKE BIAS CONTROL FROM INTERIOR
• ADJUSTABLE FRONT SWAY BAR INSTALL
• UPGRADED FRONT UPRIGHTS FOR SWAY BAR INSTALLATION AND CASTER/ CAMBER ADJUSTMENTS
• ADJUSTABLE REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINKS
• NEW STUB AXLES, LONGER WHEEL STUDS
• MODIFIED FRONT/REAR, UPPER/LOWER A-ARMS TO ACCOMMODATE WIDER WHEELS/TIRES
• JONGBLOED 3 PC. WHEELS, BBS STYLE, FRONT: 18x9, REAR:18x11, CENTERS POWDER COATED GUNMETAL GREY
• TIRES: Pilot Sport Cup 2, 265/35/18 Front and 295/30/18 Rear
all tire dia. 25”
M12 GTO (2.5) 410 bhp
Shot peened Gearbox
Upgraded 6 paddle clutch
LSD
Forged Pistons with ceramic coating
Uprated valve spring
Metal vane water pump
Uprated engine bearings
Lightened fly wheel
Balanced bottom end
Polished Crank
Upgraded coolant pipes (Full set)
Ported head.
TDS (track day sump)
Added rad fan cowling
Pro alloy IC
PWR charge cooler
After market ECU Haltech platinum 2000. Moved inside car with engine safety control.
Boost controller x2
Carbon dipped trim
Carbon dipped boomerang splitters
Ally rear diffuser-carbon dipped
Hard pipe kit
Pro alloy header
Pro alloy oil breather/catch tank
ST200 upper manifold
ST200 throttle body (bigger diameter)
44 pump upgrade and wiring
Uprated fuel return line to pump
Modified fuel filter and filter to ease pump noise.
Modified fuel tank/unions for better flow
Upgraded fuel line (stops kinking)
Carbon drip tray (not dipped)
Carbon mirror covers (not dipped)
Carbon dipped stone guards
Front infill panels ally
Carbon S flaps
Carbon gurney strip
Tinted rear lights
Upgrade stereo
Two sets of wheels. One set carbon dipped.
H&S exhaust system with 100 cell cat and cat replacement pipe.
WB dual control
Carbon Dash pannel
Digital SPA boost/gearbox temp gauge
Digital SPA oil temp/pressure gauge (both also connected to ECU with pressure/oil monitored by ECU safe page)
Audi air vents
Forge BOV
Floor sealed
Waxol whole chassis
Tunnel mod
Carbon Noble kick plates
Full luggage set
Magnecore HT leads
LED side repeaters
LED full rear bulbs
LED front lights/DRL and Indicators
Front DRL/Spots
Noble door down light (match car colour)
Uprated front wheel hubs
Uprated front hub spindles.
Uprated Rear Wheel hubs
Porsche Hub Nuts
Uprated Grooved discs all round.
Upgraded protec suspension
New interior to match car colour
M400 seats
Matching car cover
ARP GTC500 carbon wing
Carbon Canards
M400 side pods blended to car
Jetstream gear shift upgrade
Full Respray in Lava Orange 2016
Engine oil cooler in side pod
Battery light flicker mod.
Carbon rear wheel arch panels
Carbon engine/wheel side panels
Colour matching decals
Shot peened Gearbox
Upgraded 6 paddle clutch
LSD
Forged Pistons with ceramic coating
Uprated valve spring
Metal vane water pump
Uprated engine bearings
Lightened fly wheel
Balanced bottom end
Polished Crank
Upgraded coolant pipes (Full set)
Ported head.
TDS (track day sump)
Added rad fan cowling
Pro alloy IC
PWR charge cooler
After market ECU Haltech platinum 2000. Moved inside car with engine safety control.
Boost controller x2
Carbon dipped trim
Carbon dipped boomerang splitters
Ally rear diffuser-carbon dipped
Hard pipe kit
Pro alloy header
Pro alloy oil breather/catch tank
ST200 upper manifold
ST200 throttle body (bigger diameter)
44 pump upgrade and wiring
Uprated fuel return line to pump
Modified fuel filter and filter to ease pump noise.
Modified fuel tank/unions for better flow
Upgraded fuel line (stops kinking)
Carbon drip tray (not dipped)
Carbon mirror covers (not dipped)
Carbon dipped stone guards
Front infill panels ally
Carbon S flaps
Carbon gurney strip
Tinted rear lights
Upgrade stereo
Two sets of wheels. One set carbon dipped.
H&S exhaust system with 100 cell cat and cat replacement pipe.
WB dual control
Carbon Dash pannel
Digital SPA boost/gearbox temp gauge
Digital SPA oil temp/pressure gauge (both also connected to ECU with pressure/oil monitored by ECU safe page)
Audi air vents
Forge BOV
Floor sealed
Waxol whole chassis
Tunnel mod
Carbon Noble kick plates
Full luggage set
Magnecore HT leads
LED side repeaters
LED full rear bulbs
LED front lights/DRL and Indicators
Front DRL/Spots
Noble door down light (match car colour)
Uprated front wheel hubs
Uprated front hub spindles.
Uprated Rear Wheel hubs
Porsche Hub Nuts
Uprated Grooved discs all round.
Upgraded protec suspension
New interior to match car colour
M400 seats
Matching car cover
ARP GTC500 carbon wing
Carbon Canards
M400 side pods blended to car
Jetstream gear shift upgrade
Full Respray in Lava Orange 2016
Engine oil cooler in side pod
Battery light flicker mod.
Carbon rear wheel arch panels
Carbon engine/wheel side panels
Colour matching decals
Edited by mgbond on Sunday 12th August 20:15
Noble from Russia
Color of Laguna Seca
Garret Turbines 28
Motec
Shock Absorbers Nitron
Fully adjustable suspension Raceport
Seats Raceport
Exhaust system Raceport
Diffuser Raceport
about the project: http://raceport.ru/project/proekt-00022-noble-m12-...
Color of Laguna Seca
Garret Turbines 28
Motec
Shock Absorbers Nitron
Fully adjustable suspension Raceport
Seats Raceport
Exhaust system Raceport
Diffuser Raceport
about the project: http://raceport.ru/project/proekt-00022-noble-m12-...
The Noble chassis/cage has many weak areas, sorry Lee, mainly safety issues. the footwell area is especially vulnerable in a side impact situation. We have hopefully addressed any areas that may be compromised on street or track. I probably added about 50 Kilos but safety outweighs it.
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