andrew_forrest Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) Just thought I'd put up some shots of how the car is looking now, i will get some hi res posted up soon. Its more of an all-rounder now with a circuit spec suspension and brake set up, not to mention wide arch kit running on 10x17 rims with 275/45-17 tyres. We were just at the Pod for a shakedown and nothing fell off or broke which is a bonus !! I ran a 9.9 for runner up spot in the HKS Pro final, Johns winning 8.0 second skyline runs 1.1 second 60' times ! I was thrown in with the pro drag cars as I had perspex door windows, otherwise I should have been in street class. Some pics of the car here My ass look fat in this ? Edited June 24, 2008 by Andy.F Link to comment
Mike M Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Looking fantastic Andy!! Nice to see it up and running instead of stripped down!!! Cars running sweet since you spotted the breather hose crack All the Best Mike Link to comment
st3ph3n Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Now that's looking mighty fine Andy. Very professional looking. What circuit stuff are you planning on taking part in then? Link to comment
boris b Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Very nice Andy... Rear shots are cool... Looks very wide indeed... Link to comment
stuarted Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Looks really good Andy, those tyres are massive! Knockhill this weekend? Link to comment
craig79 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Looking very nice Andy, the stance of that car is just sheer perversion You're bound to still be chuffed with the muck aboot 9.9 eh ? Craig. Link to comment
andrew_forrest Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Still undecided on rear lights, the aftermarket options don't 'grab' me and I'm not paying £200 for a set of new Sti ones ! It doesn't look so fat in the pics until you look at what appears to be a very narrow rear spoiler, thats std sti4 width ! The car is way jacked up for drag use in the pics, the suspension/chassis has however been modified considerably in order to let it sit very low and still retain proper suspension geometry for circuit use. Will probably just 'play' at circuit stuff this year but 2009 may see something a bit more serious Thanks for the positive comments so far on appearance Deciding on colours and decals has been a bit of a nightmare, we didn't want it cluttered but also didn't want it to look too bare. Also deciding which was the fastest colour Blue or White lol. May still add some subtle stuff, all photoshop mock ups gratefully received !! cheers Andy Link to comment
braveheart Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Looking crackin Andy love the Blue and White contrast... could only dream of being in the 9s ... Regards Chris.. Link to comment
Frank_STI Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Proper wide and proper stunning, can't wait to see it in the flesh on a circuit! Link to comment
RS Grant Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Not a fan of those front lights mate, but the rest looks awesome... squats right over those big tyres, and I actually prefer the stock STi4 Rear Spoiler with the wider arches rather than the higher level STi 5/6 or 22B style spoiler. Am I right in saying that having no spoiler at all is not really an option when you're hitting those sort of speeds?? 9.9 in a shakedown with more to come - lol, there are fast cars, really fast cars and then your car mate. That sort of performance is just crazy, dont think anyone can understand how fast that is until you actually have to try and put that power down yourself. I know I cant get my head around going 3-4 seconds quicker down a quarter mile?! Cheers, Grant Link to comment
jodie typeRA Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) that looks mega wide with that wing +the bumper mega small and the 2 fastest colours thats got to be got for .2 off a sec pitty you never done the roof blue, could off made it in a scottish flag (well not a pitty a she looks class the way she is ) Edited June 24, 2008 by jodie typeRA Link to comment
andrew_forrest Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 that looks mega wide with that wing +the bumper mega small and the 2 fastest colours thats got to be got for .2 off a sec pitty you never done the roof blue, could off made it in a scottish flag (well not a pitty a she looks class the way she is ) Not a bad idea that actually ! We could just add 4x Blue triangles to the existing roof ! I normally just run with the little rear gurney flap for the 1/4m, the car is pretty stable now with the new Prodrive Ohlins suspension set up cheers Andy Link to comment
jodie typeRA Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Not a bad idea that actually ! We could just add 4x Blue triangles to the existing roof !I normally just run with the little rear gurney flap for the 1/4m, the car is pretty stable now with the new Prodrive Ohlins suspension set up cheers Andy the 4 triangles would be spot on (comon you know you want to fly the flag high) as for the stance in look spot on evil/mad/physco just like she ready to murder the cars trying to beat her love it Link to comment
emoe Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Looks fantastic Andy!! And your experience and expertise no doubt helps that 9's Top end streetbikes struggle to pull into the 9s with work!!!! and their power to weight is better than most cars! Im truly impressed! Link to comment
frank c Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Nutter !! btw..the car looks awesome Andy... 10/10 Wide as ... Link to comment
buffalo Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 wow the mind boggles at those figures!!! looks killer, cant say i'd change anything Link to comment
P1_Paul Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Nice work! Do I sense a Time Attack car for 2009? Link to comment
sti pretender Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Looks good Andy, like the stock spoiler, high level would look out of place. Looking forward to seeing this at KH in the future. Link to comment
johns Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Looking awesome!! can't wait to see it in the flesh at some point. Link to comment
ScoobySounds Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 If you add more paint you'll be adding more weight! sand it down to nuddy buff.. that kind of attention to weight-reducing detail should scare the opposition! ..not that they'd need any more scaring after looking under the bonnet awesome andy! Link to comment
seafar99 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Andy, How were the perspex windows behaving down the strip? And were they helped stay inline? Link to comment
thewelsho Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Looks very cool! Although not as cool as my new decals LOL!!!! What happened with the Hawkeye front end? Sacked that? Link to comment
cullenmin Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Wide arch kit and fat boy treds..........Stunning Rich Link to comment
mikeyb13 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Looking amazing Andy cant wait to see it in action. The Wide body 2doors looked stunning at the Time Attack The only time I actually saw your car I think most of it was in bits around your garage. So hopefully catch it at K'hill or Crail See you in the winter for stage 3ish Link to comment
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