The Range Racer
Discussion
Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:
A £300 remap should see you to 450+bhp, would you entertain the power route, as well as 'adding in' lightness?
Interesting stuff! We certainly plan on exploring some power upgrades once we run out of things to unbolt.... We have seen some Jag XKRs (same engine) with power knocking on the door of 500bph.we will need some of that to achieve our ultimate dream goal.....to de-throne the Range Rover Sport SVR at the ring!
Max_Torque said:
I hope you're including the addition of around 60 kg for a decent roll cage.....
This is odds on likely to end up shiny side down in the gravel imo! Trust me, it's a horrible feeling skipping sideways across the kerbs and gravel, even in something like a Caterham, let alone a soggy tall 4by, hoping it doesn't dig in and flip! I'd also advocate making sure you keep the throttle pinned, and not braking if you do find yourself in the kitty litter.............
Your right, physics really isn't on our side with this one.... we have lined up a close friend whos a talented welder to make something up for us.This is odds on likely to end up shiny side down in the gravel imo! Trust me, it's a horrible feeling skipping sideways across the kerbs and gravel, even in something like a Caterham, let alone a soggy tall 4by, hoping it doesn't dig in and flip! I'd also advocate making sure you keep the throttle pinned, and not braking if you do find yourself in the kitty litter.............
At least if we do end up in the gravel, we have more chance of getting out than most. The 4WD & low range box might be useful after all!
Turn7 said:
Surely dumping the tfx box and front axle are cheap performance gains ?
In theory yes! 100kg save and all front the front end.Sadly land rover isn't famous for its electronics, so we want to make sure its not going to cause massive stability control & gearbox ECU issues before we rip it out. We shall get talking to our colleagues in powertrain and electrical engineering.
OP, I think you are mad - but in a very good way! 
I never thought I'd see a madder choice for a track car than this:- https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=13...
But I've just been proved wrong!
Looking forward to seeing how you get on.
I never thought I'd see a madder choice for a track car than this:- https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=13...
But I've just been proved wrong!
Looking forward to seeing how you get on.
agent006 said:
Timbuktu said:
if you actually want a track car to enjoy on the track I don't think this is it.
I get the impression this is more of a case of enjoying the project and the build, having a good time with some mates.
Although if it was me I'd have gone the off-road racer route simply because the weight issue is insurmountable.That said, how much more weight could you lose by chopping the body work? Turn it into a pick up (With canvas tilt for added LOLs...)
itsallyellow said:
Once you have this sorted we need to arrange a track day together,
Spent all of this year turning my Bowler Tomcatt into a track toy.
It’s great fun and surprisingly quick! Much quicker than the clios and mx5’s we were out there with
Got a build thread for this? Would you consider doing one if not?Spent all of this year turning my Bowler Tomcatt into a track toy.
It’s great fun and surprisingly quick! Much quicker than the clios and mx5’s we were out there with
itsallyellow said:
Once you have this sorted we need to arrange a track day together,
Spent all of this year turning my Bowler Tomcatt into a track toy.
It’s great fun and surprisingly quick! Much quicker than the clios and mx5’s we were out there with
I like that. I bet its a good laugh on a track. Is it road legal?Spent all of this year turning my Bowler Tomcatt into a track toy.
It’s great fun and surprisingly quick! Much quicker than the clios and mx5’s we were out there with
Yes road legal and capable of off road racing with a few minor changes.
Build thread was on here not so long ago
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=17...
Mike
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Build thread was on here not so long ago
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=17...
Mike
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Edited by Scrump on Sunday 6th January 17:49
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