Can a person recreate this look.

[shooter_t1]

I MIGHT buy a Gen 2. Can a person recreate this look.? Actual wing, splitter, etc. I don't mean adding the stickers. Diffuser is easy but the mirrors look a little different and might be some Le Mans GTSR unobtainium part.

Thanks,
Robert




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[whitebluevipe]

cool video

 

[Neil - UK]

i thought the mirrors were off the Prowler, the mounting holes dont line up with the stock GTS so some filling to be done

 

[01sapphirebob]

Very cool video.

 

[KNG SNKE]

Where there is a will there is a way. You can recreate that car easily but would cost a significant amount of money though.

 

[hou99gts]

Looks to have a different nose on it as well bud, along with the hood.

 

[rpm9000]

The rear fenders are flaired around the wheel wells also.

 

[MTGTS]

Looks to have a different nose on it as well bud, along with the hood.

The autoform Lemans fascia is VERY similar and can still be purchased. I wish I could afford one

 

[JonB]

Short answer is YES......right down to the BBS wheels. The flared rear quarters would be the challenge..all the rest is orderable in similar or exact appearance.

JonB~~~:<~

 

[Fatboy 18]

I have been thinking about how to replicate the front of the GTSR for a while now

The problem with the GTSR is the body is wider than a normal GTS.
Also the inner lights would take up the space of the inner front bumper, so that would also have to be removed!

I had thought about buying a Gen 2 front nose from a salvage yard and then cutting it about a bit, problem is I have been informed that because of the type of flexible plastic its made from, that normal resins and filler will not adheer to it! and it would crack in no time at all

The Autoform Lookalike nose is OK but I really wanted the Plexiglas covers for the true Le mans look.

I also fancied the engine cross brace, but the fitting of this part would involve some serious engineering
Problem is you would have to lower the engine in the frame and modify the frame for fixing points, so that's that option out Oh and add a dry sump system because of the lowered block!

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Nadine and myself (VOI T shirt) discussing how to replicate the look Nadine even bought along an original GTSR inner spot lamp (in the black box at my feet) so I could see the real size of them.... Their BIG!

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Here you can see how the brake ducting is incorporated in the front splitter. I know that's a comp coupe but the GTSR front mounts up the same way

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[Fatboy 18]

I guess this is about as good as it gets on a road car?

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

Proracers car.... Not seen that for a while.... That was an awsome build..

Looked into the mirror option and yes they are of a prowler and need modding to fit also they do not knock back...

 

[Bonkers]

That wing looks huge - even for the racing models.

I'm gonna have to agree - mimic; yes, recreate, no, not cheaply or easily.

Something to consider - doing these things will make the car a rough
vehicle to live with outside of a track. The wing prevents the hatch from
being opened, the mirrors look like they would **** in trafffic, and since
the side windows are sealed that side exhaust will echo up through the
cab. You may even save some money and time buying one of the old
SCCA cars.

 

[shooter_t1]

The splitter is actually a little different from the Comp Coupe...a little

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[NI-KA]

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[7TH_SIGN]

Anything is possible with money.

 

[Fatboy 18]

Anything is possible with money.

Yes But you might as well go and buy the real thing

 

[Fatboy 18]

The splitter is actually a little different from the Comp Coupe...a little

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Thank's for posting that pic. I had not seen that one

 

[viper k]

what the hell wood you want to recreate that look !

 

[ViperJay]

great video. that guy knows how to shift a viper. impressive.

 

[shooter_t1]

great video. that guy knows how to shift a viper. impressive.

Has a sequential transmission...makes all of us sound like a pro

 

[ViperJay]

lol! i should have known it was too good to be true!

 

[shooter_t1]

The flared rear quarters would be the challenge..all the rest is orderable in similar or exact appearance.

JonB~~~:<~

I had to go back and watch the vid again Jon. Did not notice that. Once I find the car I want, I'll definitely be calling you for some parts and advice

 

[shooter_t1]

Looks to have a different nose on it as well bud, along with the hood.

This whole thing is your fault anyways mister, letting me drive your Gen 2 the other day, how could you

 

[bluesrt]

go buy the new comp coupe for sale and stop jackin around

 

[got one]

Eric is a bad influence on all of us...always raising our standards!

 

[Fatboy 18]

We need these

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[Cobraken]

Yes, yes we do

 

[Vipuronr]

Super vid....yes, caught those great shifts! I think the car looks great but agree with many above, probably would cost close to actually going and buying the real thing. But, that said, depends on what it is you want to replicate....just the look or the internals - e.g., engine, suspension and so on. If its to totally replicate, again, would just go buy one of the real ones that are floating around for sale.

And, yes, if you have money, you can do anything!

I do have a question, while on the subject:

What is the approximate cost to add the adjustable front splitter? Is that aluminum or carbon fiber?

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Thanks!

 

[GTS Bruce]

Autoform has molds for the diffuser,wing,front fascia,splitter etc. Did my car 2 yrs ago. GTS Bruce