GT Theory SV-28 Widebody Sneak peek
Here is a preview of the new GT Theory SV-28 NSX Widebody kit prototype. The long drawn out design phase is complete and we have started the mould process. The SV-28 is a 9 piece widebody kit which includes front bumper, L+R front fenders, L+R vented side skirts, L+R rear quarter panels, rear bumper and rear valence. Our kit widens the front by 25mm and the rear by 28mm allowing use of wider wheels and tire combinations as well as more aggressive look from every angle. The rear bumper and valence are a 2 piece design in order to accept an optional center exit exhaust and center exit diffuser that will be built as soon as the first batch of production parts are complete. The rear bumper has also been shortened by over 35mm and brought closer to the body to update the look. All parts were built off oem parts and built in reinforced moulds to maintain best possible fitment.
SV_28 prototype 136 by GTTHEORY, on Flickr
SV_28 prototype 131 by GTTHEORY, on Flickr
SV_28 prototype 133 by GTTHEORY, on Flickr
SV_28 prototype 137 by GTTHEORY, on Flickr
In the rush to get the body off to begin the mould process I didnt take any pictures of the rear, but I snapped a couple of the rear valence and bumper off the car.
SV_28 prototype 142 by GTTHEORY, on Flickr
SV_28 prototype 141 by GTTHEORY, on Flickr
The SV-28 will be available in a variety of layup and resin combinations.
SV-28P will be the base model kit made of hand laid fiberglass cloth and polyester resin. These will not be chopper gun or chop mat construction. This is the same process used for some of the higher quality NSX widebody kits, including JDM offerings.
SV-28V will achieve lighter than OEM panel weight due to the use of vacuum bag construction method as well as urethane foam core backing for extra strength and rigidity. The SV-28V will be made of the same fiberglass cloth used in the SV-28P, but will use much more expensive aerospace grade epoxy tooling resin, foam urethane core and then be fully vacuum bagged to get rid of any excess resin and air pockets. The result is a part that weighs in at 30-40% lighter than comparable non vacuum bag parts. Epoxy resins also allow for much more flex without cracking like typical fiberglass parts.
SV-28CV will employ the same resin, vacuum and core construction as the SV-28V, but will replace the fiberglass cloth with carbon fiber cloth. This will add an even more rigid structure and even lighter weight for those that want the strongest and lightest parts available. The only way to build a lighter and stronger composite part would be to make them from pre-preg and high temp fixtures.
Other layups and materials can be done, but you will not see much of an improvement in weight or strength.
Here is a cross section of a vacuum bag fiberglass bumper with urethane foam core built the same as the SV_28V
SV_28 prototype 139 by GTTHEORY, on Flickr
Vacuum bag/epoxy/core fiberglass rear bumper with carbon reinforcement.
SV_28 prototype 138 by GTTHEORY, on Flickr
The first kit we make will be the standard SV-28P layup. I will keep this thread updated with pics and progress as the parts come out of mould. We only have the 02+ front bumper designed so far, please post, pm or email if interested in the front bumper for 91-01 with pop up headlights so I can judge if there is enough interest to build bumper for the pop up headlights. If you are in the socal area and interested in the SV-28P for a 91-01 NSX, please email me at [email protected] for a special offer. Stay tuned.....
Here is a preview of the new GT Theory SV-28 NSX Widebody kit prototype. The long drawn out design phase is complete and we have started the mould process. The SV-28 is a 9 piece widebody kit which includes front bumper, L+R front fenders, L+R vented side skirts, L+R rear quarter panels, rear bumper and rear valence. Our kit widens the front by 25mm and the rear by 28mm allowing use of wider wheels and tire combinations as well as more aggressive look from every angle. The rear bumper and valence are a 2 piece design in order to accept an optional center exit exhaust and center exit diffuser that will be built as soon as the first batch of production parts are complete. The rear bumper has also been shortened by over 35mm and brought closer to the body to update the look. All parts were built off oem parts and built in reinforced moulds to maintain best possible fitment.
SV_28 prototype 136 by GTTHEORY, on Flickr
SV_28 prototype 131 by GTTHEORY, on Flickr
SV_28 prototype 133 by GTTHEORY, on Flickr
SV_28 prototype 137 by GTTHEORY, on Flickr
In the rush to get the body off to begin the mould process I didnt take any pictures of the rear, but I snapped a couple of the rear valence and bumper off the car.
SV_28 prototype 142 by GTTHEORY, on Flickr
SV_28 prototype 141 by GTTHEORY, on Flickr
The SV-28 will be available in a variety of layup and resin combinations.
SV-28P will be the base model kit made of hand laid fiberglass cloth and polyester resin. These will not be chopper gun or chop mat construction. This is the same process used for some of the higher quality NSX widebody kits, including JDM offerings.
SV-28V will achieve lighter than OEM panel weight due to the use of vacuum bag construction method as well as urethane foam core backing for extra strength and rigidity. The SV-28V will be made of the same fiberglass cloth used in the SV-28P, but will use much more expensive aerospace grade epoxy tooling resin, foam urethane core and then be fully vacuum bagged to get rid of any excess resin and air pockets. The result is a part that weighs in at 30-40% lighter than comparable non vacuum bag parts. Epoxy resins also allow for much more flex without cracking like typical fiberglass parts.
SV-28CV will employ the same resin, vacuum and core construction as the SV-28V, but will replace the fiberglass cloth with carbon fiber cloth. This will add an even more rigid structure and even lighter weight for those that want the strongest and lightest parts available. The only way to build a lighter and stronger composite part would be to make them from pre-preg and high temp fixtures.
Other layups and materials can be done, but you will not see much of an improvement in weight or strength.
Here is a cross section of a vacuum bag fiberglass bumper with urethane foam core built the same as the SV_28V
SV_28 prototype 139 by GTTHEORY, on Flickr
Vacuum bag/epoxy/core fiberglass rear bumper with carbon reinforcement.
SV_28 prototype 138 by GTTHEORY, on Flickr
The first kit we make will be the standard SV-28P layup. I will keep this thread updated with pics and progress as the parts come out of mould. We only have the 02+ front bumper designed so far, please post, pm or email if interested in the front bumper for 91-01 with pop up headlights so I can judge if there is enough interest to build bumper for the pop up headlights. If you are in the socal area and interested in the SV-28P for a 91-01 NSX, please email me at [email protected] for a special offer. Stay tuned.....
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