Time Attack CTSC NSX

[Dimer]

Work work

On it's way to get wrapped:

At the engine shop:

 

[A.S. Motorsport]

The build is starting to speed up,
I'm designing the custom brake modulator should be finished soon.

Body should be finished next week
I expect the engine to be ready end of next week

 

[TURBO2GO]

The mounts have to be welded on and the cage itself will be bolted on. It is a FIA approved cage.

Can you tell me more about this, I made a post and strangely it went missing. Which door option did you go with? Can you post photos of the install and welding of this. What was the rough cost?

 

[Dimer]

I got all the options, cross bars at the doors. I paid close to EUR 1.000,- for the full cage.

We haven't installed it yet. I hope to have my car back next week. If the engine isn't finished yet, we will test for the cage. I'll keep you updated here

 

[red_dragon]

great car... loved seeing it progress

WHAT WHEEL OFFSETS ARE YOU RUNNING? (ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE 9.5 IN THE FRONT?)

im installing a similar widebody with TE37s in the same widths

thanks!!!!

Nathan

 

[Dimer]

No problems yet.

10.5j ET15 rear
9.5j ET 35 front

I will put 265 in the front and 295 in the back. I hope it won't rub

Finished one of the headers. We used graphite heatwrap. It's quite easy to use. You do need gloves or you will have silver hands It's also quite thick material, which makes it hard to get through some of the tight spaces.

 

[red_dragon]

Thanks!!!!

No problems yet.

10.5j ET15 rear
9.5j ET 35 front

I will put 265 in the front and 295 in the back. I hope it won't rub

Finished one of the headers. We used graphite heatwrap. It's quite easy to use. You do need gloves or you will have silver hands It's also quite thick material, which makes it hard to get through some of the tight spaces.

 

[TURBO2GO]

Your front wheel is wider than my rears

 

[Dimer]

Unfortunately the engine and chassis (wrap work) has been delayed until next week. On its way from Comptech are a new oil pump, adjustable cam gears and front camber bushings. I also ordered the Super GT style CF Seibon hood, just like this one:

And some new goodies are in!!

R-Developments Composite bucket seats:

KW Clubsports

Heatwrap is almost finished!

And some awesome pictures the engine builder sent me:

 

[TURBO2GO]

Dimer are those removable head protection on the seat?

 

[Dimer]

Yes, since I want to keep my car street legal, I don't want those things blocking my view on the road. On the track I can mount them for a bit of extra safety.

 

[TURBO2GO]

It's street legal with that cage? Is it only this seat that has this head protection option? I've never seen a removable piece like that before. That's excellent.

 

[Dimer]

When we weld it in probably not, but I know more guys here who get approved every year with a welded cage, so I'm not worried . It's also a 1991 and pre 93 cars don't have that strict MOT restrictions.

 

[Dimer]

A cage can be welded in here in The Netherlands and still pass MOT, so no problems

Here is a picture of the full cage. It took me longer to unpack it than to assemble it!

I also updated the complete list of parts that have been replaced:

Engine

CT Engineering Supercharger
CT Engineering Oil Pump
AEM EMS ECU
550cc Injectors
Walbro 255 LPH Fuel Pump
Science of Speed Fuel Pump Power Distribution Kit
CT Engineering Fuel Pressure Regulator
High Boost Pulley
Wiseco/SOS 9:5:1 Pistons
Science of Speed Forged Valves
Science of Speed Dual Valve Spring Kit
Science of Speed Titanium Valve Spring Retainer
Science of Speed Dual Valve Spring Base Set
Science of Speed Lost Motion Assembly Kit
MLS Head Gaskets
ARP Head Stud Kit
CT Engineering Adjustable Cam Gears
Power Enterprises Timing Belt
Science of Speed Damper Pulley Shield
Dali Racing Coolant Tank
SFS Silicone Coolant Hoses
Gruppe M Kevlar Intake
Downforce Intake Scoop
Super Taitec C3 Model 2 Exhaust
CT Engineering Headers (graphite heat wrapped)
CT Engineering Test Pipes
Exedy Ceramic Clutch
Science of Speed Oil Pan Baffle

Exterior

Taitec JGTC 2000 Front Bumper
Custom Carbon Splitter
Taitec JGTC 2000 Rear Fenders
Taitec GT500 Carbon Wing
Yokota JGTC Front Fenders
Marga Hills Side Skirts
Gruppe M Carbon Side Vents
Downforce Carbon GT Diffuser
Downforce Carbon Decklid
Downforce Carbon Bezel
Plastics4Performance Rear Hatch
Plastics4Performance Side Windows
Plastics4Performance Partition Window
Seibon Carbon Louvered Hood (on order)

Suspension

KW V3 Clubsport Coilovers
Dali Racing Race Front Swaybar
Cedar Ridge Fabrication Heavy Duty Toe Links
Cedar Ridge Fabrication Heavy Duty Beam Bearings
Cedar Ridge Fabrication Compliance Clamps
Cedar Ridge Fabrication Adjustable Sway Bar Links
CT Engineering Competition Front Camber Bushings

Wheels and Brakes

Varrstoen 18×10.5 Rear
Varrstoen 18×9.5 Front
Toyo R888
Movit (Brembo) Front Calipers
Dali Brake Ducts
Brembo Discs
Movit Steel Brake Lines

Interior

Safety Devices 6-point FIA Roll Cage
R-Developments Composite Bucket Seats
Sabelt 4 Point Belts
AEM Wideband Gauge
Sparco Pedals
OMP Steering Wheel
Zanardi Shift Knob

 

[TURBO2GO]

Dimer no front protection on the cage AND only a 4 point harness? I am worried about your health. why not a 6 point?

 

[Dimer]

Dimer no front protection on the cage AND only a 4 point harness? I am worried about your health. why not a 6 point?

It is a six point Here is pic from another angle:

For now we will install the cage as is. Maybe in the summer or next winter we will weld everything together to make it stronger. I'm not too worried about my safety, this cage is FIA approved

 

[TURBO2GO]

I was talking about your four point harness.

 

[Dimer]

Maybe I'll upgrade it to a six point, but for now the focus is on finishing the car. The engine is waiting to get picked up from the builder:

 

[Dimer]

Yesterday we have picked up the car from CarSkin Pro.

Today we have test fitted the cage into the car. It fits like a glove! Now we have to weld in the plates where we can mount the cage to.

The engine. The old cam gears are on the engine now, they will be replace for CT Engineering gears.

Random pic of the attic

 

[MvM]

Looking VERY good Dimer.
The addition of the cam gears is a really good idea I think, as is wrapping the headers.

Engine look beautiful, almost a shame to but it out of view inside your car

 

[TURBO2GO]

Flat red wrap?

Cage looks great. How thick is your rear lexan partition and how are you isolating the two spaces with the bars running through it?

 

[BBVNSX]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

Are you keeping your OEM Damper? Do you plan upgrading with ATI Super Damper or Lightweight Pulley Kit (like the one from GT-One) in the future?

 

[Yankee]

I would say we have very alike NSX'es. I build up 3,5 strocker intercooled CTSC on AEM 2nd series. Would read it more carefully tomorrow, since now have to sleep. Will checkout and comment. Just for your guidance my NSX pic:

 

[Dimer]

@turbo2go, yes is matte red with a gloss black roof.

Both good questions, which I don't have the answer for at the moment . I think we will have to use some kind of rubber kit to isolate the bars. Do you have experience with this?

@bbvnsx, yes I have thought about it, but budget was running tight I do have the damper shield from SOS. Maybe next season we will do the ATI damper pulley.

@Yankee, wow, awesome! Indeed very similar! How come I have never seen your car How much HP do you have with that setup?

 

[MvM]

Both good questions, which I don't have the answer for at the moment . I think we will have to use some kind of rubber kit to isolate the bars. Do you have experience with this?

Hi Dimer,

Rene gave me this link for a kind of silicon rubber that you can use and mold yourself.

http://sugru.com/about

Might be something useful for you.