+1 fuel cell is OK for MOD class...

 

yes you are correct, i do have the cosworth 2.2 and cosworth head!! i am surprised you remembered, it's been a long road.....

 

A couple questions on the build/NASA rules:

1. What is the "Mod" class that you are talking about? There is TTU/S/R and then the TTA thru H classes. I assume this will be in TTS b/c of the weight reduction work and motor build?

2. Re: the question re: Lexan - it is allowed everywhere except driver and passenger doors, in all NASA classes (incl TTA-H). Anyone know why they require glass (seemingly more dangerous than lexan) in the most dangerous area (near the drivers)...and then require you to drive w/the windows down??

3. I can't find the fuel cell reference in the rules, but from what I remember they are allowed as long as they are mounted within 10" of the stock tank (though I may be mixing rules w/diff organizations).

 

This is a build for the 'Mod' class of Redline Time Attack.

NASA is a different group with different rules.

 

Car looks awesome, good luck with the race season.

 

My bust.....Sorry misread...








SECTION 5 – MODIFIED CLASS


The Modified Class allows a greater level of modification while still maintaining the brand and model recognition of a particular vehicle.

The rules in this section apply only to the Modified Class. These rules along with the Sporting Regulations (Section 1) and the General Automobile Regulations (Section 2) are the only rules that apply to the Modified Class.

5-1 Engine and Drive Train
5-1.1 All vehicles must have four wheels with the steering acting on the front wheels only.
5-1.2 It is legal to change the drive wheel configuration. The vehicle would then compete in the drive wheel configuration class that the finished vehicle is now eligible for.
5-1.3 Transmission components may be upgraded with OEM or aftermarket parts.
5-1.4 Sequentially shifted transmissions are not permitted. Original equipment “SMG” style transmissions are permitted only in the vehicle original equipped with “SMG” style transmissions.
5-1.5 Final drive and differential type is unrestricted.
5-1.6 Engine performance upgrades and engine swaps are unrestricted. The rules in Section 2-3 apply concerning type of engine and number of engines.
5-1.7 Leaded fuel is permitted.
5-1.8 Relocation of the engine and or transmission is not permitted.
5-1.9 If an engine and or transmission swap is performed the new engine and or transmission must be installed as close as is possible to the OEM engine and transmission location.
5-1.10 Exhaust must exit behind the front axel.
5-1.11 Radiator may be replaced with an alternate radiator.
5-2 Body
5-2.1 Full carbon fiber or other lightweight material bodies are not permitted.
5-2.2 OEM glass is required in all positions. The use of lightweight materials (Lexan / Plexiglass) is not permitted.
5-2.3 Front door glass may be removed if a six point roll cage with side impact protection is installed.
5-2.4 The following body components may be replaced with lightweight alternate components: roofs, trunk/deck lids, hatches, doors, hoods, front fenders, bumper covers, rocker panels. Rules 2-6.10 and 2-6.11 will be strictly enforced.
5-2.5 Rear aftermarket over fenders and fender flares may be installed. Rear OE fenders may only be modified to allow tire clearance. Vehicles with bolt on fenders or quarter panels may replace the entire fender or quarter panel with alternate parts.
5-3 Aerodynamics
5-3.1 Aerodynamic aids are unrestricted excepting rule 2-2.2 which still applies.
5-3.2 Only one wing is permitted.
5-3.3 Active aero is permitted.
5-3.4 Full under tray/ flat bottom is permitted.
5-4 Frame and Chassis
5-4.1 All vehicles must have OEM front and rear shock towers in the OEM stock location. Vehicles must utilize the OEM shock towers for shock/strut attachment. Attachment of camber and or castor adjusting devices is unrestricted. The OEM shock towers must be intact and the shock mount must pass through the original hole in the towers. The tower may be modified to install shock mounts, reinforcement or spacers but the OEM structure must remain in place.
5-4.2 Suspension pick up points may be moved a maximum of 1”.
5-4.3 Modifications to the frame and chassis to allow for proper suspension travel are permitted but are restricted to those modifications necessary to accomplish the above.
5-4.4 100% of the factory “floor pan – floor board” must remain in place as OEM. This applies to the “floor pan – floor board” from the front firewall to the rearward edge of the trunk compartment. The only exception is to allow for the installation of an approved fuel cell.
5-5 Interior
5-5.1 Fully “gutted” interiors are not permitted.
5-5.2 OEM dash and OEM center console must be installed. This includes glove box and all related components. The arm rest may be removed.
5-5.3 OEM front door panels may be removed only if a six point roll cage with side impact protection is installed. Section 2-6 applies.
5-5.4 If any OEM side impact structure is removed from the driver or front passenger door a six point roll cage with side impact protection is required. Section 2-6 applies.
5-5.5 All interior components behind the driver seat may be removed. Headliner and carpet may be removed.
5-5.6 Rear doors may be “gutted” so long as the driver is positioned fully forward of the rear doors.
5-6 Suspension
5-6.1 Modifications to the OEM suspension arms is permitted to allow for the adjustment of camber and castor.
5-6.2 After market suspension arms that directly replace the OEM components are permitted.
5-6.3 Adjustable shocks/dampers with maximum 4 way adjustment are permitted.
5-6.4 Quantity of shocks is limited to the OEM quantity of shocks.
5-6.5 Wheel base must be OEM factory dimension.
5-6.6 Sway bars are unrestricted and may be driver adjustable.
5-6.7 Active suspension is not permitted. Active suspension is defined as having automatic adjustment of ride height or shock strut damping characteristics. Vehicles with OEM semi active or active suspension are permitted to use the OEM system in an unmodified form.
5-6.8 Driver adjustment of the suspension other than the sway bars is not permitted while on the racing surface.
5-7 Roll Cage
5-7.1 A six point roll cage with side impact protection is highly recommended.
5-7.2 Rules in Section 2-6 will be strictly enforced.
5-7.3 The roll cage may penetrate the firewall. The firewall must be sealed.
5-8 Safety
5-8.1 If the vehicle is equipped with a six point roll cage with side impact protection the driver must use the following safety gear.
A. Fire suit with a minimum rating of SFI 3.2A/1
B. Gloves with a minimum rating of SFI 3.3/1
C. Shoes/boots with a minimum rating of SFI 3.3A/5
D. Head and neck restraint system or device with SFI 38.1 certification. Hans brand device with FIA 8858-2002 is acceptable in lieu of SFI 38.1. Older Hans devices must be updated to “post type” anchors.
5-8.2 Onboard fire suppression system is highly recommended and may be installed in place of a fire extinguisher.
5-9 Tires
5-9.1 All vehicles are required to use DOT approved treaded tires with UTQG tread wear rating of 50 and above. Section 2-5 applies.
5-9.2 Tire warmers are not permitted.
5-10 Miscellaneous
5-10.1 Air jacks are not permitted.
5-10.2 If front door glass is installed both front windows must be in the fully down position while on the racing surface.
5-10.3 Battery may be relocated. The battery must be securely mounted and the positive battery post must be insulated. If the battery is a wet cell or spillable type battery it must be mounted in a spill proof container. The battery size is unrestricted.

 

That's one badass Evo.....

 

We're actually pretty clear on the rules. Otherwise we wouldn't be very good at what we do.


-Peter

 

^^^ I think its all luck to tell you the truth...

 

Car is together, runs, and is tuned for e85 and q16. We'll be out at Big Willow tomorrow with this and the 370Z.

 

riding dirty!!! LOL

hey will we be seeing this ripper at the east coast events??

 

I think we'll be sticking to the west coast events. Here are some pictures from yesterday:

we had the valve cover powdercoated orange:



Here's the back of the car. you can see that it's pretty wide and has sticky tires:



JRZs, a big swaybar, and spherical bearings in all the suspension links:



It and our Z were both at streets of willow today:



I was not at the track, though, because I had something else to work on:



-Peter

 

If you don't mind giving out a ballpark figure - how much did the white/orange car cost to build (not including the engine)? The fancy parts/main mods on there are the Brembos, the JRZs, the spherical bearings and the rear composite doors?

Another question - do you guys run mostly stock ride heights? Seems like there would be an issue with rubbing the front unibody if you went much lower.

 

Nascar bars around the B pillar, you could throw me off a cliff in that thing and I'd feel ok...

Great stuff Robi.

Scorke

 

i have nothing but praise to say about robispec and road race engineering. we were out at the track today with this badboy and this car was so easy to drive but yet so capable. my skill level is no where close to the capabilities of this car, maybe if i am lucky i am at about 50% of this car. but nothing time can't fix.

i took alot of pics of the car today to make my own post, to give credit to robispec and road race, but it's going to have to be a different day because i am way to beat.

to answer the question about cost, i don't know if i could just set a simple cost on all this. its been a process.