My S15 Twin Turbo V8 Drift Car - Project [Archive]

Mr Bizzle

24-06-2008, 14:51

Hi all, i hope you don't mind but i wanted to share my S15 V8 Drift car project with you. I have been keeping Driftworks up to date over the past few months but i thought it might be worth while posting it on here for you all to see! This is the SXOC After all! Story goes like this

The S15 has been provided by Jap Performance Parts in Crawley and they managed to source me a very very lightly damaged one from the auctions in Japan. In mid 2007 the container with my S15 in landed in Crawley and I was there at 8:00 in the morning just in time to catch the container lorry pull in.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/S15/CIMG0127.jpg

16 tons of container loaded with parts. Apparently, this was a really light one!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/S15/CIMG0128.jpg

Like opening a really big Christmas prezzie...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/S15/CIMG0129.jpg

Goodies!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/S15/CIMG0130.jpg

Working our way back through 40ft of jam packed container...
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/S15/CIMG0131.jpg

First Sight of the car...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/S15/CIMG0140.jpg

Out of the container...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/S15/CIMG0144.jpg

Smile Saj :wack:
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I got to work stripping the inside of the car...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/S15/CIMG0151.jpg

Checkout the sexual Spec R chassis bracing...
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Before we rolled her into the workshop for the night...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/S15/CIMG0157.jpg

There was some light cosmetic damage to the car and everything that's damaged i would have scrapped anyway. Bumpers, bonnet, bootlid, wings etc. The car is a 2000 model and has only done 70,000kms. It's a very rare Spec R AUTOMATIC (larger transmission tunnel) and was previously owned by a woman. Which means it's had a fairly easy life. LOL

Jap Performance Parts also sourced me a complete 1993 infinity Q45 which they promptly cut up in Japan and shipped me everything from just behind the A Pillar forwards. The engine going in the S15 is going to be a custom modified VH45DE running a pair of dirty great big turbo’s  technical term.

Here is a video clip of the engine Nizpro built to go in a jet boat in Australia. Standard bottom end, valve springs, cams, turbo's and mapping + a few other bits. I believe it is running over 800hp on pump fuel very reliably.
Turn up your volume...

YouTube - VH45 twin turbo jet boat (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_cRQhW7nj8)

Mr Bizzle

24-06-2008, 14:56

So!!
Next we finished stripping the shell and I collected the car on my trailer, for our first of (what im hoping will be) many journeys together.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/S15/2002_0101littlerascals1149.jpg

In the doorway of the workshop
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/S15/2002_0101littlerascals1150.jpg
After we pushed up onto the trailer. It weights NOTHING...

s14_dave

24-06-2008, 14:58

oh...my...god! that engine in a s15 would be insane lol what are you using the car for? Road/Drag/Drift?

JDM Boy

24-06-2008, 15:01

If it was owned by a woman it had a hard life :D
Should be crazy when your done!!

Mr Bizzle

24-06-2008, 15:01

Next the front clip arrived and the engine was stripped out of it and then plonked into storage for a bit. The stripping process to A BLOODY AGE and with work commitments piling up, it took me much longer than expected to get to this point in the build. However, I finally finished stripping the chassis and plonked it on the trailer for our trip up to see those nice boys at RS Fabrications in Banbury. They started to work on it pretty much straight away.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/S15/CIMG3142.jpg

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The RS crew have been fantastic! Massivly profesisonal and knowledgable in the art of fabrication and chassis prep. The car is now mounted on the rotisserie so they can flip it over and work on the underside of the chassis. I also took up the engine, gearbox and a few other bits and pieces to fix the dink in the chassis leg. More to come!

Stidi

24-06-2008, 15:03

Looks good :)

Mr Bizzle

24-06-2008, 15:04

More!
The guys at RS Fabrications have been working away really well. A lot of the chassis holes have been filled in and the whole floor pan is being/finished seam welding. The boot floor as also been cut out and replaced with a single flat panel and the fuel filler has been sealed up.
Take a look -

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/S15/S1513.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/S15/S1510.jpg

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Mr Bizzle

24-06-2008, 15:09

The most recent update:
Cage is in, chassis leg/front slam panel is fixed. The front and rear arch tubs are complete – all in all, it’s some of the best fabrication work I have ever seen.

Pictures speak for themselves really...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/New%20S15%20Folder/CIMG3906.jpg

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http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/New%20S15%20Folder/CIMG3626.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/New%20S15%20Folder/CIMG3901.jpg

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gonzomagic

24-06-2008, 15:25

Wow, thumbs up for you matey.

This is gonna be the shiznit.

Mr Bizzle

24-06-2008, 16:09

Thanks folks, im really pleased with the cage. It looks fantastic and the way that it blends into the dash support is just a work of art. It’s all built in T45 which is nice  and isn’t “OTT” like a lot of cages I have seen lately are. Every bar that’s there has a function and it’s been well thought out. I have not actually seen the car with the engine in yet, but it’s all done! Just waiting to be sent some pictures because at the moment im kind of on the edge of my seat! Im tremendously lucky to have support from both Jap Performance Parts and those diamonds at Apex Performance on the project! Expect to see a pretty special drive train and suspension setup in the works fairly shortly!

One of the biggest issues with this project so far is finding a clutch that can cope with the power but after discussing the situation with CG Motorsport (one of my supporters from back in 2005) they seem fairly confident that they have an Exedy triple plate carbon unit that will cope with the power 

There are a billion and one things that need to be done on the car before it’s anywhere near finished but it’s getting there. As soon as the season is finished in early September all of my energy will be focused on this project and then it will really get rolling good and proper.

kam

24-06-2008, 16:14

One of the best drift cars in the world in the making???

Oh yes!!!

Whats the engine/transmission spec?

Teggers

24-06-2008, 16:20

One of the biggest issues with this project so far is finding a clutch that can cope with the power but after discussing the situation with CG Motorsport (one of my supporters from back in 2005) they seem fairly confident that they have an Exedy triple plate carbon unit that will cope with the power 

Don't Carbonetic (http://www.carbonetic.net/) claim that once you install one of their clutches, you won't ever need a new one? Should be a good one to test!

Looking like a monster project this. :thumbs: *runs off to subscribe to the thread...*

Dave270r

24-06-2008, 16:22

One of the best drift cars in the world in the making???

Oh yes!!!

Whats the engine/transmission spec?

I think the clue is in the title ;)

Mr Bizzle

24-06-2008, 16:30

One of the best drift cars in the world in the making???

Oh yes!!!

What’s the engine/transmission spec?

Engine Spec is all planned spec as it's not been built as yet, but your looking at

4.5ltr VH45DE
- Custom Twin Aluminium Inlet Manifolds
- 1000cc top feed injectors x8
- Custom Aeromotive billet fuel rails
- Custom Tubular Exhaust Manifolds
- Owen Developments GT2835R 0.86ar turbo’s *as a starting point*
- Tial External Waste Gates & Screamer Pipes
- Uprated Valve Springs (surprisingly exhaust valves are the same as the GTIR’s SR20DET)
- Ferriday 1.2mm Head Gaskets
- Forged, Keronite Coated Pistons (8.2:1 compression ratio)
- ARP Head Stud Kit
- ARP Rod Bolts

- 300zx Z32 gearbox
- Exedy Triple Plate Carbon Clutch Kit
- Ally prop and half shafts R33 GTR rear end. R230 diff, Twin intercoolers/funky radiator setup – yada yada yada. Im not going to give all the secrets away now! It’s meant to be a surprise!

Im still trying to decide on engine management to be honest with you – im tied up between Gems, Haltech and Motec

bladerider

24-06-2008, 16:36

Nice one Chris,

Glad yours is coming along.

We're about to start the engine build for mine, looking like a pair of GT35R's should do the trick. I've just bought a bodyworks business so I can spend forever getting it the way I want !!! Hopefully once you've busted a few clutches and done some testing I'll know what the best solution is for the transmission :D :D I might go Tremec tbh.

Catch up soon fella,

All the best,

J.

bladerider

24-06-2008, 16:40

kam

24-06-2008, 16:41

I think the clue is in the title ;)

So its a V8? BMW, Nissan, Lexus, Rover?
So its a twin turbo? Garrett, Holset? HKS?

And i dont see any mention of transmission.

;)

Actual_Ben_Taylor

24-06-2008, 16:43

Z32 and Z33 adapter plates are available off the shelf, but personally I'd stick a T56 behind it.

FIGJAM

24-06-2008, 16:44

Oh and Motec all the way dude,

Not worth feckin about !!

I think you'll find the Z32 gearbox a touch too small but I could be wrong. I havent looked at my transmission spec for a long long time !! Although in fainress Im going for 500bhp more than you so you are still kinda in "higher end skyline" territory whereas Im basically fcuked !! :D :D

J.

Good point but I would love to think he's leaving out the detail. i.e. z32 with PPG straight cut, dog box and ikeya formula shifter (or similar) :wack::wack:

blue boy

24-06-2008, 16:48

This is going to be a monster, top work:thumbs:

Torbjorn

24-06-2008, 17:02

So its a V8? BMW, Nissan, Lexus, Rover?
So its a twin turbo? Garrett, Holset? HKS?

And i dont see any mention of transmission.

;)

See the post above, VH45DE with Z32 gearbox and Garrett turbos. The engine is probably from an Infinity Q45. Well at least according to wikipedia..

On the other hand - top work, mr! Excellent fabrication! Looking forward to more updates!

Guy

24-06-2008, 17:29

Just reading the title is making me moist!

gander

24-06-2008, 17:31

very nice mate . good to see people doing things proper like :thumbs:

lovely welding as well

pdh 14a

24-06-2008, 17:40

:eek: Wow,this is a cracking project! good work for having the balls to do this :notworthy :clap:

ZXSpectrum

24-06-2008, 17:52

TomK

24-06-2008, 18:17

Looks a great project.. Thats gonna be a bit of a monster... :D

I do wonder tho if there are quite a few drug dealers, pimps, human traffikers, bank robbers on these forums.. I struggle to get a bit of cash together to get a bit of paintwork done never mind all that sort of work... :(

Yep, completely agree. Great project, wish i could do it to my car.
I work a full time job and spend every penny i earn on my car and i still couldnt comprehend how much a full refurb/rebuild to this extent could cost

24-06-2008, 20:12

Will be a beast :)

Random Tim

24-06-2008, 21:15

Monster monster monster!!! :thumbs:

DJBB

24-06-2008, 21:41

See the post above, VH45DE with Z32 gearbox and Garrett turbos. The engine is probably from an Infinity Q45. Well at least according to wikipedia..

Jap Performance Parts also sourced me a complete 1993 infinity Q45 which they promptly cut up in Japan and shipped me everything from just behind the A Pillar forwards. The engine going in the S15 is going to be a custom modified VH45DE running a pair of dirty great big turbo’s  technical term.
:thumbs:

Gonna be a mental car!

I had a watch of a vid of a turbo'd q45 starting up....its sounds sooo nice!

Chriscooke

24-06-2008, 22:03

This is looking awesome:thumbs: please make sure you keep us all updated:nod:

bobbitt

24-06-2008, 22:09

bonkers- lovin it

Mr Bizzle

25-06-2008, 09:51

Okay!
Updates are coming thick and fast at the moment – Engine and gearbox have been fitted into the chassis, cross member/cradle have all been fabricated, so this is how it stands as of today! As you can see, it’s been mounted as far back and as low as possible. The engine is also shorter than the likes of an RB or JZ engine and weighs a lot less – so it shouldn’t feel too front end heavy.

I don’t know about you guys, but now the engine is in I get the feeling that this car is going to be very mean. It just looks almost evil sitting there. Weird.

Cross Member Fabricated to take engine + more power
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/S15/CIMG3909.jpg
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Engine Mounted in Chassis (underside view)
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Gearbox
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/S15/CIMG3913.jpg

Steering Rack Position
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Engine IN!
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Good fit, still loads of space around it
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/S15/CIMG3921.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/S15/CIMG3920.jpg

Mean Shot
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Im a bit pleased…

Squares

25-06-2008, 10:15

Whoever is doing that welding is an artist, that has to be some of the best I have ever seen.:nod:

Shame your using it for gay drifting though, why don't you just give it to me and get yourself an old Sierra or whatever is cool this week.:wack::D

baz f

25-06-2008, 10:16

Im a bit pleased…

I would be too! :nod:

ex-ctr

25-06-2008, 10:17

looking good but why twin turbo and not a supercharger:)

Mr Bizzle

25-06-2008, 10:21

Don't worry, this is car will be used for other things apart from just drifting. Yes it's a drift specific car, but with the spec that's it's being built do - im hoping to do some high speed trials too :nod:

Squares

25-06-2008, 10:25

Good news.:)

Pablo13

25-06-2008, 10:43

This looks like fun :D

Where are you planning on mounting the turbos?

Stevie-Boy

25-06-2008, 11:35

What an incredible car that is going to be, huge congrats on what you're doing there.

Mr Bizzle

25-06-2008, 11:58

looking good but why twin turbo and not a supercharger:)

Interesting question and not one i can easily answer to be honest. A number of reasons come to mind. Firstly that a couple of VH45DETT have been built in Australia and work very well and reliably. Im fairly experienced with turboed nissans (i have had a fair few now) and I know very little about super chargers at all. I also think bonnet bulges look gash.

I guess the real answer to your question is that i feel much more comfortable going the Twin Turbo route than super charger. Plus, the sound of two turbo's with two 1/4 pannel exiting exhausts (one each side) and two external waste gates linked to two screamer pipes (exiting just behind the wheel) on full chat with 4.5 litres of V8 engine behind it should sound a bit... well....

Nice.
:wack:

bobbitt

25-06-2008, 12:08

looking good but why twin turbo and not a supercharger:)

superchargers are engine parasites

Mark

25-06-2008, 12:12

Thats fooking nuts :D

Are you going for an off the shelf bodykit or will it all be custom stuff :confused:

So who is going to have the maddest S15, You or Phil :D

gonzomagic

25-06-2008, 12:32

Thats fooking nuts :D

Are you going for an off the shelf bodykit or will it all be custom stuff :confused:

So who is going to have the maddest S15, You or Phil :D

V8 Twin Turbo FTW

Imagine the sound of it?

Mr Bizzle

25-06-2008, 12:50

Thats fooking nuts :D

Are you going for an off the shelf bodykit or will it all be custom stuff :confused:

So who is going to have the maddest S15, You or Phil :D

Hi Mark,
The original plan was to do an S13 front end on the car. However the reasoning behind that was because it "hasn't been done" in Europe. Unfortunatly, somebody else here has already done it with a supercharged RB30 powered jobbie. So im now leaning towards my original idea of "GT CAR STYLING" There are a good couple of people out there looking for bodywork bits and Simon at SJS Design Factory (responsible for all the graphics design etc on my S14.5 and PS13) is in the process of coming up with a complete cosmetic design for it.

I don't know if that answers your question or not really buddy!

:wack:

With regards to who's the maddest, mine or phils? At the moment - it's Phil's! Due to the fact that Phil's is actually driving and compeating and mine is not even a rolling chassis! Roll on mid march 2009 after both cars are offically and compeatly shaken down and ready for the season? Who knows. I will tell you one thing though, Phil's an amazing driver :)

bladerider

25-06-2008, 12:59

willirl

25-06-2008, 13:00

its great to see such sportsmanship in motorsport!

this is a serious looking project, ill be keeping my eyes on this!

Mr Bizzle

25-06-2008, 13:15

Liking the crossmember fella, very neat.

I think its great that Driftworks will have a pair of mental S15's, on JZ and one VH.

I agree that Phils a good driver - even more so that he does it with only your feet visible from his bum !!!

:D :D :D

J.

LOL :wack:
sorry i didn't reply to your other comments James. I got lost within the thread!
Reason for running the Z32 box is that it's strong right off the shelf. Im using a carbon tripple plate cluch with should take some of the transmisison snatch out of the train and help maximise box life. The other great thing about the Z32 box is that PPG do a gear kit for them, which is 1000hp rated. So i could potentilaly upgrade at some point in the future (if needed and funds allow) without having to totally swap boxes. The Z32 clutch also bolts straight up to the VH45DE as does the starter motor.

Im trying to adopt a "Keep it simple" attitude. That way, if i blow a box or kill a clutch, they are all off the shelf items easily replacable, rather than one off custom bits. Unfortunatly when building a car like this, you can only keep it simple to such a degree.

:thumbs:

bladerider

25-06-2008, 13:45

I know pal,

Ive GOT a Z32 box and carbon prop in the S13 now, but I still wouldnt rely on one for 1300bhp+ but maybe just for the first setup its worth using just for shakedowns like you say. Dont forget the Stagea will probably weigh a couple hundred kilos more than your S15, so it will give the transmission that little bit more of a hard life !!Tremecs are easily enough available, they arent THAT expensive compared to all the other things and to be honest I quite like being different.

Simple is good - its about the only way I'd understand whats going on !!

:D :D

calicagesracing

25-06-2008, 14:59

Plus, the sound of two turbo's with two 1/4 pannel exiting exhausts (one each side) and two external waste gates linked to two screamer pipes (exiting just behind the wheel) on full chat with 4.5 litres of V8 engine behind it should sound a bit... well....

Nice.
:wack:

lmao:D:D understatement of the year i think!!

some fantastic work there mate and as for that tig welding:clap:

Dave270r

25-06-2008, 15:06

This should be an awesome project :notworthy

Looking forward to seeing it progress :thumbs:

Mr Bizzle

26-06-2008, 11:24

Gearbox Mount Done
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/CIMG3932.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/CIMG3931.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/CIMG3930.jpg

Strut Brace Mounts
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/CIMG3929.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/CIMG3928.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/CIMG3927.jpg

Everything is going to be powder coated once finished - but these pictures show the fab work best i think :)

ZXSpectrum

26-06-2008, 11:39

WOW That fabrication work is ace... :eek:

26-06-2008, 11:42

Your welder/fab guy... :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy

SteveSadler

26-06-2008, 12:25

QUALITY m8!!

the welding quality also looks superb from RS Fabrications. Very nice!!

Actual_Ben_Taylor

26-06-2008, 12:45

I have to ask - why didn't they just fabricate a new front member that didn't require the spacer plates?

Mr Bizzle

26-06-2008, 13:07

I have to ask - why didn't they just fabricate a new front member that didn't require the spacer plates?

Not a clue to be honest buddy. The spacer plates are there to lower the engine (obviously) in my mind it makes very little difference if they are spacer plates or a welded together cross member. Unless you know different mate? Unfortunatly the budget is not unlimited on this project. Building a compleatly new cross member is extreamly expensive.

Actual_Ben_Taylor

26-06-2008, 15:29

Not a clue to be honest buddy. The spacer plates are there to lower the engine (obviously) in my mind it makes very little difference if they are spacer plates or a welded together cross member. Unless you know different mate? Unfortunatly the budget is not unlimited on this project. Building a compleatly new cross member is extreamly expensive.

As well as lowering the engine they also lower the front arms/steering rack/etc. Just means having to work around non-standard geometory at the front.

Still looks like awesome work from RS

Mr Bizzle

26-06-2008, 15:34

As well as lowering the engine they also lower the front arms/steering rack/etc. Just means having to work around non-standard geometory at the front.

Still looks like awesome work from RS

Yup, i figured that :)
I was trying to figure out if it would adjust the roll centre, but i couldn't quite get my head around how a spacer on the subframe and increasing the angle of the bottom arm will actually effect the handling of the car. :confused: I can always just remove the spacer if i need too.

Dave_S

26-06-2008, 18:15

WOW, this is going to be totally mental! That welding is just .... amazing, it really is. It looks like machine welded stuff :wack:

Dave

TM_S13

26-06-2008, 18:29

Very nice the job being done... by the way, is it being TIG welded ? looks like it...

keep up ;)

Mr Bizzle

26-06-2008, 21:19

Very nice the job being done... by the way, is it being TIG welded ? looks like it...

keep up ;)

Tig welded indeed!!

bobbitt

29-06-2008, 15:48

More Pics Please

Scotty_s13

18-08-2008, 19:31

This is and awesome project guishnu where you at with it now... :notworthy

Trial_S15

19-08-2008, 21:18

.......
I guess the real answer to your question is that i feel much more comfortable going the Twin Turbo route than super charger. Plus, the sound of two turbo's with two 1/4 pannel exiting exhausts (one each side) and two external waste gates linked to two screamer pipes (exiting just behind the wheel) on full chat with 4.5 litres of V8 engine behind it should sound a bit... well....

:eek:
The whole thread reads well and it looks like an incredible project but that car will sound absolutely amazing. Can't wait to see (and more importantly hear) the final product, pressuming you post up loads of vids of course. Best of luck with it man, its definately one I'll be keeping an eye on...

JDK

19-08-2008, 21:42

superchargers are engine parasites

I stole it:D

Awsome project guys :thumbs:

bobbitt

19-08-2008, 21:51

huh?

JDK

19-08-2008, 21:53

huh?

signature quote:thumbs:

s14driftqueen

20-08-2008, 00:34

mental project man and really seruios work cant wait to see the car finished and more importantly hear it:D

-WJ-

20-08-2008, 07:30

Wow Chris... Tell RS-Fabrication to stop making the welds that beautiful, makes my handywork look like clay thrown at a wall :(

japdrifter

20-08-2008, 15:41

this has just been the first read of this thread after seeing it a fair few times...i cant beleive i didnt read it sooner...this will be such a beast and wats more i noticed your based just around the corner from me...im in farnham royal got a black s13

awesome thread mate...wen it comes home id love to come see it!!

Jeffers_S13

20-08-2008, 22:10

That welding is feckin awesome :notworthy

Mr Bizzle

21-08-2008, 13:02

Well,
This is a very mini (not much has happened) update. I actually went and saw the car for the first time in a while on Saturday and it blew me away. The pictures DO NOT due the car justice. I know it's my car and i shouldn't be bragging, but im so impressed. The quality of the work is second to none - the best fab work, i have ever seen, on any jap car build. Ever. Tis Awsome.

Something interesting that i didn't notice from the pictures...

Below, you see the suspension turret. The roll cage goes through the firewall, connects onto it and the strut brace tabs are welded on top. What i DIDN'T realise was that they have plated the top and back of the tower to re-enforce it. Most people just weld in a plate onto where the cage extension mounts but they re-fabricated the whole strut top.
I don't know why im suprised... but i am :)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/CIMG3929.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/CIMG3928.jpg

All that im waiting for now is the PS13 to sell and i can really kick this project on in a big way. If anybody wants a the Marangoni PS13 drift car for £6500. Please let me know :)

See driftworks for sale thread...
http://www.driftworks.com/forum/drift-cars-sale-private-sales/63274-marangoni-ps13-drift-car.html

:Plug::Plug:
it looks like this :)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/guishnu/Japfest%2008/img5687dm2.jpg

bodge

07-09-2008, 23:24

have just read through this whole thread, and knowing shane who runs rs fabrications i have been lucky enough to see this car and the pics do not do it justice, the work on this car is amazing! had a couple or tricked up AE86s down there when i was down last too!

again the were amazing too!

SteveSadler

08-09-2008, 11:05

the welds are a work of art.

very nice mate. really happy things are moving along with this project.

cant wait to see it when its finished.

:)

s15rkm

09-09-2008, 02:01

Hi Mark,
So im now leaning towards my original idea of "GT CAR STYLING" There are a good couple of people out there looking for bodywork bits and Simon at SJS Design Factory (responsible for all the graphics design etc on my S14.5 and PS13) is in the process of coming up with a complete cosmetic design for it.
I will tell you one thing though, Phil's an amazing driver :)

GT Widebody defo the way forward:thumbs:
After watching Phils project then seeing it in action,Awsom it is,I cant wait to see this monster dueling with Phil's.The build is amazing, the quality of the welding and fab looks second to non,gonna be a squeeze getting them turbo's in there?,doesn't look like much room:wack: Keep the pics coming.

Teggers

09-09-2008, 15:09

I have to ask - why didn't they just fabricate a new front member that didn't require the spacer plates?

They plates look like aluminium. I reckon they may well be there to help combat vibration as ally is softer (albeit stiffer!) than steel.

Just read the last few pages :o not had a look on here for a bit! Beautiful welding there! And I'd love the Marangoni PS13 drift car but, for me at the moment, you'd have to knock a 0 off the end!!

bodge

29-10-2008, 08:42

any updates on the work of art???

sammos13

29-10-2008, 08:55

this project is UBER cool :) keep the pictures coming.... that fab work it awesome

ameano

29-10-2008, 09:55

great project ! more updates please!!

ameano

07-01-2009, 11:16

What ever happened to this project? :confused: Is it on hold, still alive?

Squares

07-01-2009, 11:27

I would be interested to know, feck all I suspect, hope I am wrong.:nod:

Chriscooke

07-01-2009, 11:29

I would be interested to know, feck all I suspect, hope I am wrong.:nod:

He's online now so you may find out:D

docwra

07-01-2009, 11:34

Still ongoing, but rather involved as you can probably gather :D

Pull your finger out Bizzle :whip:

Squares

07-01-2009, 12:01

Still ongoing, but rather involved as you can probably gather :D

Pull your finger out Bizzle :whip:

I bet! huge project.

Glad to hear its still on going.:)

Mr Bizzle

07-01-2009, 12:28

Hi guys :)
The project is "on going" unfortunatly the costs associated to this project are just astronomical. I was perfectly prepaired to throw the money needed at the car to finish it in quick snap time but unfortunatly due to the credit crunch im a lot more aprehensive about pushing vast quantities of money into a project when it's extreamly difficult to pull it out if i got into trouble financially (unlikley, but the world is a funny place at the moment) i guess you can say im being very cautious where i spend my dosho for the next 6 - 12 months.

On a positive note, i am picking the car up from RS Fabrications in a week or so and will have it back at home where i can tinker away. Some progress will likley be made then :) It's nice to know the car has so much interest attatched to it. Hopefully i won't dissapoint :wack:

Thanks