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Old 10-24-2007, 12:02 PM
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We have been talking about this project for over a year. Our goal is to build a fast, cheap, light, pump gas racecar. The car will sport a C6 Z06 race body. 530 RWHP and only weigh 2600 pounds. Running the numbers, it will make a fast car. We are willing to build the first one for a reduced cost to get one out there. We are also including some testing time with Doug and crew at the track. This car will turn heads at the track, there is no question about that. Here are all the specifications, some upgrading will be ok, but we would like to keep the cost down for the future builds.

DRM SSR aka "Spec Speed Racer"

Body
Body fiberglass WC C6 Z06
Lexan front and rear windows
World challenge legal carbon fiber wing
Splitter for increase front downforce
Both doors are fully operational
Front head lights (not DOT approved)
Rear brake lights and rain light
Wiper motor and defrost fan
Painted to your favorite color
Two GM side mirrors

Chassis
Steel chassis with all unnecessary brackets removed
Full 10 point cage to meet most all sanctioning bodies rules
Nascar style door bars on the driver's side (passenger side optional)
Steel firewall for safety
Z06 cradles front and rear
Powder coated to your favorite color
Rear metal bulkhead
Front and rear tubular bumpers
Jack posts for easier lifting


Suspension
Mono-ball suspension bearings in the lower arms
Poly in the upper control arms
Rod end steering arms for adjustable bump steer
GM power steering rack
Power steering cooler in the radiator
Drop spindles for lower ride height
DRM Bilstein coilover shocks
Hyperco springs
T-1 swaybars with adjustable end links
Scaled, aligned and set ride height

Brakes
AP front brakes
Full race pads
14 inch rotor in the front
13 inch rotor in the rear
Titlton pedal assembly
Remote reservoirs
Cockpit adjustable brake bias
SS lines to the calipers

Custom stainless steel hard lines
Frame style brake ducting
Spindle ducts
Motul 600 racing brake fluid

Engine
LS7 GM LS7 crate engine
Factory dry sump with modifications
GM hot cam (600HP)
Aftermarket wiring harness
Modified computer program
Stainless steel headers
Side exit exhaust
Race style mufflers
Ron Davis radiator with oil cooler
GM fuel tanks reinforced bottom pan
Redline race oil

Drivetrain
LS7 clutch setup
GM bellhousing
DRM flywheel shatter shield
Remote hydraulic bleeder
GM Z06 transmission
GM Z06 rear-end (3.42)
GM wheel bearings with ARP studs
GM Z06 torque tube
GM CV joint axles
Transmission and differential coolers
Stainless steel Aeroquip lines and fittings
Redline fluids

Tire and wheel package
CCW race wheels
Hoosier R6 compound
295/30/18 front
335/30/18 rear

Interior
Carbon fiber dash
Autometer gauge package
Kirban short throw shifter
Collapsible steering shaft with removable wheel
Crow safety harness
Safecraft seat and window net
Fire system (afff)


If you have any questions please contact me or Doug. We can have one done by the spring!!! You pick the color!

Randy Rippie
763-477-9272
www.dougrippie.com

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Old 10-24-2007, 12:13 PM
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This is a picture of the last WC car that we built. There are some differences but it will look very close to this yellow car. But rember you pick the color!!!
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Old 05-24-2008, 07:58 PM
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How would putting a Hot Cam in an LS7 make more power? The factory LS7 cam has more exhaust duration, and SIGNIFICANTLY more lift on both sides??
Old 05-24-2008, 10:11 PM
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I don't have 100k to spend but if Unicef comes along and builds such a car I would be first in line.

2600 lbs and tested by Doug and crew at the track... I really would like to have that at my next HPDE!
Old 05-24-2008, 10:25 PM
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Y'all do know there's a blown C6 with factory warranty that fits the description "go fast" and sells for $100K. It's been in all the papers.

Seriously - with bone stock exterior this could be somebody's worst nightmare that squared off against it.

Charlie
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Hey guys thanks for the new sparked interest in these cool cars. We have two sold and more on the fishing line. The GM hot cam is not going to be used anymore. I favor of a custom Compcams setup which should allow for some more ponies.
The new ZR1 is going to a sweet car, but I would say this will be 4-7 seconds a lap faster at the track.

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Old 05-25-2008, 08:33 PM
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Floor Mats?

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Sounds like one sweet car! If I didn't already have a good track/street car, I would give this serious consideration.
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nice car. I wish I had $100K
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Nice, how does it compare w the Mosler MT 900 & the Mongoose GTP ?
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Originally Posted by Mjolitor 68
Nice, how does it compare w the Mosler MT 900 & the Mongoose GTP ?
By design the rear engine cars should be faster. To my understanding those cars aren't too light or easy to drive. The Corvette as you know are very easy to drive close to the limit. I have had a few customers go rear enigne and then come back to the traditional sports car design(front engine).

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Bump for JDs speed shop

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