Racecar for sale

[totta Crolla]

Not mine and nothing to do with me but someone might like it:

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/m...3Fpage%3D2

[banpei]

Quote:The engine is a 1700cc featuring Arrow crank, Carillo rods, JE pistons, VERY large valves, a unique intake system with 8 injectors, dry sumped, Pectel T6 ecu and big cams. The engine was originally built by CES in Buckingham but subsequently developed in conjunction with them. Despite being tuned down it makes around 225BHP and 145ft lb. Fit larger exhaust valves and change the cam timing and there will be another 10BHP+ to play with. It is good for around 10,000RPM but not really worth taking over 9,000 because torque is so good.
The gearbox is an Elite six speed sequential unit and the rear axle an Elite all ali unit featuring one degree negative camber.

And it only gets better...
Bargain!
Now why would anyone sell such an astonishing car?

[totta Crolla]

Yes when you look at the spec. it really is a bargain when you consider the gearbox and axle.
Why is it being sold ?
Guessing because there is no race series that it can be competitive in ?
I'm looking at racing my '86 next year with a view to getting an ARDS instructor licence and the only championship where my particular car stands any chance of being competitive is a Japanese only series with power and weight limits, specifically 960kg (with driver) and 150fwhp
I think the next jump is to 200fwhp then 250 and finally 300 with appropriate weights.

[GTRJazz]

I sat in the car you have to be a small double jointed ferret to weave through the roll bar and into the driver’s seat which would need changing for a large frame person
Luckily I fit the criteria above
My ambition is to run the car at the Hachi Roku Fest but we will see

[ditn]

Did you buy it? ,nice
I was afraid it would be sold as parts

[GTRJazz]

ditn Wrote:Did you buy it? ,nice
I was afraid it would be sold as parts

Yes parts would have been a shame a lot of nice R32GTRs go that way as not many want to spend 30k on a old car.

But it did not and is a very nice car but not one that can be put on the road as has a plexi glass front screen and no glass on the headlamps but I may fit these later and drive on the road although straight cut gearbox may hurt my ears

[totta Crolla]

Hey congrats mate, I was sorely tempted when the price dropped.
Definate bargain and I kind of feel a bit sorry for the seller as it must have broke his heart to see it go.

[GTRJazz]

A really nice chap and the car is what it was said to be in the advert and more

I suspect it was more a case of he had the car for many years and needed to move on otherwise he would have spent more money and time racing and improving it further if that is possible.

A big advert but things like doors Bonnet Tailgate N2 arches are made of Carbon Kevlar, not fibre glass show attention to detail

Light weight steering shaft would not have thought of that

[GTRJazz]

Got to go to Brands Hatch a few days ago the car is very fast even in the rain

https://www.flickr.com/photos/13085956@N02/13881976443

[totta Crolla]

I'd like to see your car.
If you ever get to Silverstone can you let me know ?