20b RCR Superlite-Coupe

[RX-Heven]

Originally Posted by incubus

Why is the lower chasis square + not round? Wouldn't that save you some weight + be a bit stronger?

Perhaps, but that's how it was designed. I'll let the people who design these for a living be the judge of what is the best option. I understand about compromises but I don't think many were made when this was designed. The whole chassis is made from aluminum tubing, panels or solid billet. I've also made a few modifications here and there. It is plenty light and stiff, believe me. Goal is less than 2400 pounds wet with a/c, sound deadening etc. accompanied by 800 hp. In other words, better than 3hp/lb in street trim.

Originally Posted by Kentetsu

What the hell is it? What will you be using it for? Where can I find more info on the chassis/shell?

http://www.superlitecars.com/
The car will be street legal and SCCA/NASA compliant. I'm building it the way I want while not being constrained by any class regulations. I will drive it on the streets and probably only time trial the car so it will either be in an Unlimited or Race class. The more time and money I put into it, the more I doubt I'll do any head-to-head racing with it but you never know.

Originally Posted by Kentetsu

btw, where are you located? I'm sure you are far from me, but thought I'd ask anyway...

San Francisco

[need RX7]

I seriously love this so much. The thought of a car built for pure speed with none of the compromises required for a 'street car' really tickles me in a special way .

EDIT: Whoa, I just checked out their site and they're actually pretty close to where I live. I might have to go bother them someday .