Track spec GTR tested in EVO.

[ultimapaul]

There is a test of the new factory demo car in this months EVO magazine. I spotted 3 chassis mods at first glance of the pics, how many can you see????

[ultimapaul]

Sounds like you got it in one there James ...... Any body else get EVO on subscrption?

[ultimapaul]

PiB - Rose joints do away with the bushes, this gives more control over the wheel movement. By not having compliant rubber bushes within the suspension components you have more control. Also, you can gain more adjustment of the suspension setup. It can make the ride a lot harsher though.

The other mods I spotted were the rear anti-roll bars fitted and the engine compartment baces were welded and not bolted. This would help stiffen up the chassis!

Although not visible in the pics, front anti-roll bars are also fitted IIRC. The front wheel offset is to allow for longer front wishbones. Not totally sure what effect these have, although those that driven a GTR with both say it does make a difference. They may help give better front suspension control.

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[ultimapaul]

derestrictor - I am biased, but, one of the comments I get EVERY time I take someone out in my car is how civilised the ride is. Sure you tend to hear whats going on but there is no harshness to what filters through.

As for real world road performance ..... NO I would not use mine every day as a commute car. It is very usable though, just a little more extreme than anything else out there. OH! AND GREAT FUN !!!!!!!!!!!

[ultimapaul]

EERRRRRR ........ VERY INTERESTING!

You do need to give it every respect. You may have seen the thread where one of the guys found his car deciding to switch which side of the road it wanted to travel on. Straight into the path of oncoming traffic!

[ultimapaul]

Ultimalover, you would not be needing the body, nor, wheels & tyres till quite late on in the build. The chassis, panels & suspension would be first.

Regards

Paul

[ultimapaul]

You'd need to chat with the factory. I can't immediately see a major problem with your rationale. There may be something that needs to be fitted before a pre-fit could take place. I just can’t think what!!!

Paul.

[ultimapaul]

Vez - The car is running the engine it is because it was deemed best suited for the application in hand. Headline figures count for nothing if the car don't do what you want it to do.