pictures of my (much) modified C4
09-30-2005, 04:27 PM
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pictures of my (much) modified C4
I have finally managed ( I hope) to get some pictures of my modified C4 onto a webspace.
It is basically the C4 side rails (to just behind the front wheels), roll hoop and truncated rear arms of a C4 chassis with a honeycomb aluminium floorpan nad backbone. As you can see the roll over structure also braces the frame.
It has a 477 big block with brodix heads,Holley 850 etc,etc with 600 bhp
I hope it will weight about 2,100 lb or 960Kg. I may be 10% or so out but here is hoping!
The front brakes are AP 6 pot and the rears C4. It has koni's and coil overs
The rear bodywork is a widened Lotus Elise rear end and the front body is a home built splitter and a modified XKE fiberglass bonnet.
I stil have a lot of work to do but I can now run it up and down our short sidestreet.
Due to my lack of web skills I will have to ask anybody who wants to see the pictures to go to this website and click on each photo.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mantulaaaa/2005-08-15
- unless somebody can tell me the way to link each photo from this site - please!
It is basically the C4 side rails (to just behind the front wheels), roll hoop and truncated rear arms of a C4 chassis with a honeycomb aluminium floorpan nad backbone. As you can see the roll over structure also braces the frame.
It has a 477 big block with brodix heads,Holley 850 etc,etc with 600 bhp
I hope it will weight about 2,100 lb or 960Kg. I may be 10% or so out but here is hoping!
The front brakes are AP 6 pot and the rears C4. It has koni's and coil overs
The rear bodywork is a widened Lotus Elise rear end and the front body is a home built splitter and a modified XKE fiberglass bonnet.
I stil have a lot of work to do but I can now run it up and down our short sidestreet.
Due to my lack of web skills I will have to ask anybody who wants to see the pictures to go to this website and click on each photo.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mantulaaaa/2005-08-15
- unless somebody can tell me the way to link each photo from this site - please!
09-30-2005, 05:02 PM
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Man, you've got a bunch of work in that thing. The craftsmanship looks very good. What are the wheels, by the way? They are gorgeous. I assume you're going to race this and didn't just build it to pick up chicks? 
(Oh, you do know the steering wheel's on the wrong side, don't you?)
(Oh, you do know the steering wheel's on the wrong side, don't you?)
09-30-2005, 06:42 PM
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WOW!!!! You must be buying ear plugs for the neighbors eh?
That car has 2 radiators?? looks incredible...cant wait to see it all done in time.Be sure to keep taking pics for the various stages in build up.
That car has 2 radiators?? looks incredible...cant wait to see it all done in time.Be sure to keep taking pics for the various stages in build up.
09-30-2005, 10:13 PM
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Wow, that's definitely a huge project you've tackled! Keep us posted on your progress!
10-01-2005, 03:57 AM
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Looks great but I don't think I would live long enough to see that much work finished.
I don't think I could get use to shifting with the left hand though
Must of taken more than a 6 pack to see that through .
I don't think I could get use to shifting with the left hand though
Must of taken more than a 6 pack to see that through
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The car is in london and right hand drive car, i know it takes time to get used to that right hand drive car.
I went to london and from there i had to go Tyne & Wear New castle about 300 miles N E of london i could not get flight too expensive so i took a rental car right hand drive hey i managed to drive all the way over there but streets r narrow and too many once i got in new castle, well nice exp though.
I went to london and from there i had to go Tyne & Wear New castle about 300 miles N E of london i could not get flight too expensive so i took a rental car right hand drive hey i managed to drive all the way over there but streets r narrow and too many once i got in new castle, well nice exp though.
10-01-2005, 01:08 PM
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I'll echo what others have already said about the magnitude of
such a project. Is this a solo effort?
Of the many nice things I see, the headers particulary stand out.
Custom stainless? The Elise rear is turning out very well.
I'm curious about what kind of rate the front coil-over suspension provides?
Also, in 100_0015.JPG, is the lock-to-lock slim or is this just an
effect of the photo angle?
Al honeycomb must grow on trees in your neighborhood. Is the piece
in front of the steering column a structural element?
Thanks for sharing.
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such a project. Is this a solo effort?
Of the many nice things I see, the headers particulary stand out.
Custom stainless? The Elise rear is turning out very well.
I'm curious about what kind of rate the front coil-over suspension provides?
Also, in 100_0015.JPG, is the lock-to-lock slim or is this just an
effect of the photo angle?
Al honeycomb must grow on trees in your neighborhood. Is the piece
in front of the steering column a structural element?
Thanks for sharing.
.
10-01-2005, 03:46 PM
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pictures of my c4
Thank you for the compliments and the example of how to post photos to this forum. Both much appreciated.
As I have had to learn the skills as I go along sometimes one side of the car is better done than the other!
To answer the questions
The wheels are from Compomotive, a UK wheel supplier.They are 3 peice and 18". Front rims are 10" and rears are 12". The tires are Kuhmo racers 265/35 front and 285/30 rear. Getting the correct wheel offsets around the AP calipers was quite a long job.
The headers are all stainless steel. They have heat wrap to protect the drivers legs so you can't see all the header which is a bit of a shame. They were custom made by Predator Exhausts in the Uk. They did a really good job but called it a "challenge"as space is very limited in the engine area.
The actual coil rates are 153 lb/in rear and 700 lb/in front but the fronts are so high beacuase the springs slope back to the engine mounting plate. The effective wheel rates are 134lbs front and 143 lbs rear.
The wheel lock is quite limited , partially to maximise the duct area to the side rads. I may have to alter it but we will see.
The floorpan and central backbone are all in honeycomb, rivetted and bonded. I basically mounted the C4 frame on the floor with screw jacks to get it absolutely level/square then cut away the front and rear frames plus the windshield pillars and floor then bonded in the honeycomb. The car stayed fixed to the screw jacks until all the chassis was done and the block/trans was mounted ( because the engine is a stressed part of the chassis and is bolted to the trans tunnel). The honeycomb by the steering is a stiffener to prevent column flex as the column is mounted on plates from the rear of the engine to the frame and these have to be deep but thin to allow for engine expansion so they need stiffening in that area.
I have been working on it for 5 years, I wont say solo as that would insult my wife and family!. I get the welding done pofessionally as I don't trust my welding skills enough to lean on them in fast corner.
As I have had to learn the skills as I go along sometimes one side of the car is better done than the other!
To answer the questions
The wheels are from Compomotive, a UK wheel supplier.They are 3 peice and 18". Front rims are 10" and rears are 12". The tires are Kuhmo racers 265/35 front and 285/30 rear. Getting the correct wheel offsets around the AP calipers was quite a long job.
The headers are all stainless steel. They have heat wrap to protect the drivers legs so you can't see all the header which is a bit of a shame. They were custom made by Predator Exhausts in the Uk. They did a really good job but called it a "challenge"as space is very limited in the engine area.
The actual coil rates are 153 lb/in rear and 700 lb/in front but the fronts are so high beacuase the springs slope back to the engine mounting plate. The effective wheel rates are 134lbs front and 143 lbs rear.
The wheel lock is quite limited , partially to maximise the duct area to the side rads. I may have to alter it but we will see.
The floorpan and central backbone are all in honeycomb, rivetted and bonded. I basically mounted the C4 frame on the floor with screw jacks to get it absolutely level/square then cut away the front and rear frames plus the windshield pillars and floor then bonded in the honeycomb. The car stayed fixed to the screw jacks until all the chassis was done and the block/trans was mounted ( because the engine is a stressed part of the chassis and is bolted to the trans tunnel). The honeycomb by the steering is a stiffener to prevent column flex as the column is mounted on plates from the rear of the engine to the frame and these have to be deep but thin to allow for engine expansion so they need stiffening in that area.
I have been working on it for 5 years, I wont say solo as that would insult my wife and family!. I get the welding done pofessionally as I don't trust my welding skills enough to lean on them in fast corner.
