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NigelR32 · 2nd October 2005, 04:57 PM

Hi all,

As you'll see from these shots, my GpA replica R32GTR is coming along nicely. A lot of the joints are still tacked at the mo. I'll finish weld them when I get every tube in. This helps you to not distort the shell.

http://usera.imagecave.com/nigelr32/000_0369.JPG

http://usera.imagecave.com/nigelr32/000_0370.JPG

http://usera.imagecave.com/nigelr32/000_0371.JPG

Still havent decided which car to replicate yet???

Hope you like it so far!!

Regards

lightspeed · 2nd October 2005, 05:38 PM

Spot on!

Simonh · 2nd October 2005, 06:01 PM

looks intricate - how much weight does it add?

Simon

NigelR32 · 2nd October 2005, 06:15 PM

I haven't actually weighed the tubing, but it aint light!!

It's the same as the GpA cars of the early 90's, but of course, back then they were allowed to use smaller..lighter tubing.

I did consider using smaller tubing, to make a "true" replica, but the scrutineers would have a fit if i tried to enter an event that requires the current spec. This tubing is the spec that all the cage makers use, and I have a certificate for it.

I think the stiffness it adds, along with the weight already removed from the car will make it all worth while......I hope

regards

j'cbnr34 · 3rd October 2005, 06:08 AM

nice worked......

Pikey · 3rd October 2005, 08:32 AM

Nice one Nigel

gtr mart · 3rd October 2005, 11:25 AM

that looks awesome. Cant wait to see it when its done.

NigelR32 · 3rd October 2005, 01:50 PM

Thanks for your comments Guys.

You all make the Sweat, Tears and Blisters worthwhile!!

Cheers

Why is this bloody E-bay box following us around????

2nd October 2005, 04:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
NigelR32 GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: RB26ville Posts: 916	More Cage Pics Hi all, As you'll see from these shots, my GpA replica R32GTR is coming along nicely. A lot of the joints are still tacked at the mo. I'll finish weld them when I get every tube in. This helps you to not distort the shell. http://usera.imagecave.com/nigelr32/000_0369.JPG http://usera.imagecave.com/nigelr32/000_0370.JPG http://usera.imagecave.com/nigelr32/000_0371.JPG Still havent decided which car to replicate yet??? Hope you like it so far!! Regards __________________ Nigel...........GTROC Member Now on '32GTR No.3 Last edited by NigelR32; 2nd October 2005 at 05:00 PM.

2nd October 2005, 06:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Simonh GTROC Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,023	looks intricate - how much weight does it add? Simon __________________ Composite Design Studio webpage Doing it is not enough - it has to be done right. My Auto Journal

2nd October 2005, 06:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
NigelR32 GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: RB26ville Posts: 916	I haven't actually weighed the tubing, but it aint light!! It's the same as the GpA cars of the early 90's, but of course, back then they were allowed to use smaller..lighter tubing. I did consider using smaller tubing, to make a "true" replica, but the scrutineers would have a fit if i tried to enter an event that requires the current spec. This tubing is the spec that all the cage makers use, and I have a certificate for it. I think the stiffness it adds, along with the weight already removed from the car will make it all worth while......I hope regards __________________ Nigel...........GTROC Member Now on '32GTR No.3

3rd October 2005, 11:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
gtr mart GTR Register Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,637	that looks awesome. Cant wait to see it when its done. Last edited by gtr mart; 3rd October 2005 at 11:41 AM.

3rd October 2005, 01:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
NigelR32 GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: RB26ville Posts: 916	Thanks for your comments Guys. You all make the Sweat, Tears and Blisters worthwhile!! Cheers Why is this bloody E-bay box following us around???? __________________ Nigel...........GTROC Member Now on '32GTR No.3

2nd October 2005, 05:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
lightspeed GTROC Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: South-west Posts: 1,812	Spot on!

3rd October 2005, 06:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
j'cbnr34 GTR Register Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: malaysia Posts: 58	nice worked......

3rd October 2005, 08:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Pikey GTR Register Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 4,151	Nice one Nigel

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