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Realizing this car powered by Katech's LS7 is going to be stupid fast, the body is very important. Aside from keeping this car on the track, we also want to keep it on the ground.


The history is in these threads:

First Post
My Z06 will no longer be my fastest car, but it's still my favorite
Second Post
PICS UPDATE #1: The LS2-LS7 Swap Race Car Project PICS !!!
Third Post
PICS UPDATE #2: PICS Update #2 Bye Bye LS2... Make way for the LS7PICS !!!
Fourth Post
PICS...UPDATE #3...Hopefully it will look like a Corvette again. PICS!!!
Fifth Post
PICS----UPDATE #4---The most revealing shots yet, she is down to the bone!---PICS !!!
Sixth Post
PICS---UPDATE #5---LS7 to undergo operation at KATECH---PICS !!!
Seventh Post
MORE PICS !!!...UPDATE #6...Hopefully I'll Never Need It...PICS !!!
Eighth Post
GREAT DETAILED PICS!!! UPDATE #7...The LS7 Is disassembled ...PICS !!!
Ninth Post
Pics !!!...here We Go...update #8...fabrication Room Pics !!!
Tenth Post
PICS PICS and more PICS...UPDATE #9...Inside the LS7
Eleventh Post[
PICS!!!...UPDATE #10....Project LS7 Katech race car...PICS !!!
Twelfth Post
PICS !!!...UPDATE #11...LS7 Race car...Katech, Pratt&MIller & Dailey Sump..PICS !!!
Thirteenth Post
UPDATE #12...LS7 Katech Racing Engine Pics...Eyecandy at it's best...PICS!!!
Fourteenth Post
UPDATE #13...Katech's LS7...Fuel Cell Covers...more to come very soon...PICS!!!
Fifteenth Post
UPDATE #14... Finally somewhere to sit...The ultimate in downforce...PICS !!!
Sixteenth Post
UPDATE #15...Dream Brake/Clutch Pedal Assembly...Steering Wheel Rack...PICS !!!


Most of the body panels came in. We're waiting on the CF doors.
After talking with many race teams, we feel we found the right product for this car. Although the parts may have some similarities to some you have seen, these are the newest pieces being used by a WCC team right now. They have proved to hold up better than some of the street/race versions out there now. I guess time will tell.



Here are some of the first pics of how this monster will appear.













Here's a shot of the rear quarter with a nice fat lip. That's a mock seat in there temporarily.





This splitter will help create the needed downforce. Yes, it's also Carbon Fiber.





Here you can see one of the side skirts. They integrate with the rear quarter and extend the body very close to the ground.




The pedal assembly I showed last post is being about fitted. That V looking bracket holding the steering column will be removed and replaced with a bracket on the top of the roll cage pictured.







If all goes as planned ( ) the car should go to paint by the end of next week.


Since this is purely for fun, I don't want to cover the car in the standard race garb with supplier stickers. I want a simple but aggressive paint scheme. I'd love to hear your suggestions! Save room for the name Katech somewhere.



Mike

burtonbl103

WOW






Getting better with each new thread

Short-Throw

Thanks burton,

I'll try to keep that trend going!

JDIllon

That is cool,something in Yellow, black and red?? Just a thought. JD

Pipedreams

I look foward to each post, great job

Adam Boca

WWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOO!!!!! !!!!

That is a hot body! Very well done Mike!

That baby with the rear wing will be planted and will be one awesome handling machine!

Adam

outnumbered

You be the Cat in the Hat!

Live2Redline

First I have to say, thanks for sharing I like the idea of not plastering stickers all over it your right, its for fun, so why plaster advertisement stickers all over it.

As far as paint goes, I would be different than anyother one out there, but still look good. I have always liked the Goodwrench Black and Silver that the C5-R was when they first came out. http://gpma.org/Archive/msc5r.html And going waaay back to the GTP Corvette, it was also Black, Silver and white. http://www.z06-corvette.com/super/gtp.htm

Today you see all the factory colors running around, but not the Black and Silver Mr. Goodwrench colors. It would be one of a kind looking, and without all the stickers...AWESOME

Whatever you choose, it will be an incredible car to look at and drive.

LA Brit.

Matte black with gloss black in certain areas to accentuate the lines.

Adam Boca

Here ya go Mike.....

Changed the colors from Claudio Burtons car...



Quick and crappy job...

Adam

ReddyZ06

How cool is that? I love it!

Any colors you pick will be cool I'm sure, but you have to keep the base yellow out of respect for your your Z06. After that it's just a matter of much you want it to stand out graphically. It's literally a blank canvas right now. Most of us would probably do one or two extra colors, but you could always style it after a drag car from the early seventies and have 40 or 50 colors and 100 lbs. of paint. Maybe you could ask a graphic designer in your area if they want to do something current. Anyway I bet choosing the final "look" will be as much fun as the build has been.

Mike

p.s. I like the carbon body parts too.

Short-Throw

Thanks a lot Ed, that means a lot coming from a craftsman like yourself!

rudyarias

Its looking good Hope to see the puppy on the track either at the Autobahn or a NCM HPDE event

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Jim, I'm going to need a bit more help than that!


Nothing like the international mating call for racing!

Dan, no more Dr. Seuss for you! You're going to start talking like that 24/7.

Katech_Zach

Way to go ADAM! That is bad to the bone.

Snowman

Sorry haven't chimed in for a while. You're doing an inspiring job. Can't wait to hear it and see it when it is done!

Doug

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I must admit my favorite color schemes on the C6R is the black and silver. I really want something unique.

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I'm making a list! Keep 'em coming!

Adam Boca

Here is another...

Silver and black with Mel. Yellow accents, black wheels all around...

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Mike, I am partial to yellow, but everyone has introduced some great ideas. It's going to be a hard choice but I'm grateful for all the help!


Mike