Don't go to carbon doors before putting in a full welded cage with side-intrusion bars. I'm sure it's in the build, just not listed in what you've posted.

Given the high dollar budget, I'd suggest going to better brakes and less unsprung weight. As they say, brakes make the cars go faster.

I'm also curious about the box and shifter setup -- will it have electronics mated to the 4.0 engine and whatever is controlling the individual throttles?

 

I'm just curious after it's all done what's next- who will u be competing with? Mike

 

Wow, very nice car!
Sounds like a great series of upgrades; keep us posted on all your comments.
Mine looks very similar, I just removed the decals, but I'm way behind all your mods.

 

Decal delete on white is nice!
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more pics please! especially of the wheels! i am looking into getting the exact same wheels. it would be greatly appreciated if we can get some better pics of the wheels on the car. thanks!

and i cant wait to see how this project will move along. thats a huge list of mods!

 

Very interesting.

Who's crank?

 

Looking forward to reading all the details and seeinng the pictures. Sounds like a fun project!

 

good looking car!

 

Mooty probably pissed in his pants after reading the initial post!

Awesome project!

 

We're still working on some of the details but things are taking shape. To answer some of your questions:

> clubsport roll cage installed has the later style front section with 2 side protection bars for the doors

> 996 Cup gearbox uses a bolt on sequential shifter (www.sequentialshifters.com), no electronics required

> 4.0 specs are still being finalised, decisions on crank, fuel injection and ECU tuning TBC (for a general overview on the fuel injection systems check out www.rothsport-racing.com)

> AP/Wrightwood Racing floating front rotors/hats have been installed, rears are stock for now, pads are Pagid (if necessary calipers will be upgraded as well)

> wheels are awesome, light and look killer on the car (although they are $$$)

Unfortunately, I don't get to see/drive the car that often. Next month when I'm reunited with the car briefly I'll be sure to take plenty of photos and will provide another update.

 

Mark,

1. This project sounds amazing. The natives will get restless without photos.
2. Gruppe M brake lines may be worth considering. Your car sounds like a project that will be driven hard, and the Gruppe M brake line kit will provide better feel. Upgraded brakes will kick off much more heat, and would be complimented by higher quality lines.

Let me know if you're interested.

Thanks.

 

It’s been a few months but I got to drive the car again at Road America last weekend. The modifications made since I last drove the car include:

M&M exhaust/BMC air filter/FVD ECU tune
Manthey carbon doors and door panels
Cup deck lid and rear wing
Trunk lining delete with lightweight battery mounted on the floor

Jeff and the guys at Rothsport Racing have done a fantastic job, the car is amazing. Next month I’ll be at Laguna Seca for Rennsport Reunion and I’m hoping by then the 996 Cup gearbox and sequential shifter will be installed. That will only leave the 4.0 stroker on the list…

 

That's just awesome

Weight?

 

Please do not post any more pictures of this car, it is giving me really really bad ideas

 

Nicely done, and very tasteful. Love the idea to move the weight of the battery forward and down