Worlds best Shuttle in the Build, sneak peak

NZ-DB8RNZ-DB8R Moderator
in General Civic Wagon Discussion
Big Al in conjuction with R Works in New Zealand is building what will be possibly the Worlds first purpose build Circuit Spec Shuttle (Civic Wagon), powered by a K20a Type R motor to Race in the New Zealand Honda Cup series.

He is the Man behind the FIA Approved Shuttle PaceCar:



Heres how it started:


Here is a sneak peak of the progress:

Your thoughts?

Comments

  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    the key word i saw .......

    PURPOSE

    i like useful functional cars .... that pace car looks aggressive.... i hope its still around ...!!
  • NZ-DB8RNZ-DB8R Moderator
    Shuttle pacecar has had all stickers removed and sold to someone who is apparently putting a Bseries in it. It was replaced as Honda NZ offered the use of a Brand New CRZ as pacecar.
  • NZ-DB8RNZ-DB8R Moderator
    This may give an indication of how serious this build is being taken. The weight loss program for the doors:
  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    im liking this build already....
    i saw the rear trunk section was cut out thought it might be weight reduction but wasnt sure....!!
  • 666DAN666DAN Wagonist
    I just read the latest update on NZH, it is simply freaking awesome!
  • NZ-DB8RNZ-DB8R Moderator
    3rd4ce wrote: »
    im liking this build already....
    i saw the rear trunk section was cut out thought it might be weight reduction but wasnt sure....!!

    Weight and aero, old fuel tank is gone and from rear seats back the floor is cut out and will be reformed to assist with better aero/downforce
  • NZ-DB8RNZ-DB8R Moderator
    New Racetech seat being mounted up with floor mounted pedals, also visable is a lack of anything else except a electric power steering pump from a Citreon
  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    i also noticed the rear of driver seat is cut out ... thats alot of metal being removed so far

    i guess to compensate for a tube frame inside maybe...?
  • JDMWago666JDMWago666 Senior Wagonist
    This is awesome.
    I've always heard that the 4 and 5 doors are better for racing because of their weight transfer and overall length. Is this true?
  • NZ-DB8RNZ-DB8R Moderator
    3rd4ce wrote: »
    i also noticed the rear of driver seat is cut out ... thats alot of metal being removed so far

    i guess to compensate for a tube frame inside maybe...?

    No tube frame allowed, just roll cages. Thats the area new fuel cell and aero underbody will occupy.

    Honda Cup has fairly strict rules regarding the cars retaining their original look. i.e. cant have wide guards or wings cant be higher than the roof line etc
    JDMWago666 wrote: »
    This is awesome.
    I've always heard that the 4 and 5 doors are better for racing because of their weight transfer and overall length. Is this true?

    You will find that the wheelbase is actually the same as or only slightly different than a hatch.
  • 2jzmiata2jzmiata Band Wagon
    This build is gonna be amazing. I cant wait to watch it come together and to go as far as cutting holes in the door everywhere you can is gonna make this one light mean wagon.
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