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05-12-08, 01:09 PM
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| | hawaii
Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maui
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Rep Power: 1  | Does the Superlite Coupe Have a Full Roll Cage?
Does it have a full roll cage or just a roll bar? Anyone have a picture of the Coupe with no body on it? Thanks!! | 
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05-12-08, 02:02 PM
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| | salmjo1 2 Tenths
Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lynchburg, VA
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Rep Power: 5 | Re: Does the Superlite Coupe Have a Full Roll Cage?
Yes, full cage. Go through this thread and most of your questions should find an answer: N E W Superlight cars from R.C.R
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05-12-08, 02:58 PM
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| | MReid 4 Tenths
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Connecticut GT40: RCR Mk1
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Rep Power: 6 | Re: Does the Superlite Coupe Have a Full Roll Cage?
You know, Maui to Harrisburg (Carlisle) is probably only a 12 hour trip!
You could see one in person with a 700HP LS7 if you drop by Carlisle this weekend.
700HP, can you imagine?!
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05-12-08, 07:06 PM
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| | CraigW RCR Australia
Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gold Coast
Posts: 514
Rep Power: 9 | Re: Does the Superlite Coupe Have a Full Roll Cage?
Full cage, made out of DOM CNC bent seamless steel tubing, TIG welded.
As an optional extra you can also get removeable side bars for track.
I expect full photos will be released after Carlisle. Including photos with body removed so you can see the detail in the chassis, roll cage and suspension.
I can't wait to get one of these cars out here to Aus. It will literally blow peoples minds. | |
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05-12-08, 08:47 PM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA
Posts: 2,661
| Re: Does the Superlite Coupe Have a Full Roll Cage?
Do you guys want a sneek peek?????
__________________ FRAN HALL replica manufacturer.....
RCR-40..Mk1, 2 and Mk4
RCR-70 Mk3b
RCR-70 Spider
RCR-P4
Superlite Coupe
Superlite Roadster...including Electrolite
RCR917
XJ13 for SCF www.RACECARREPLICAS.COM www.superlitecars.com | |
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05-12-08, 08:54 PM
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| | Pantera1889 10 tenths
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland,USA GT40: RCR MK1
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Rep Power: 17 | Re: Does the Superlite Coupe Have a Full Roll Cage?
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Originally Posted by gt40fran  Do you guys want a sneek peek????? | WTF do you think????!!!!
YES!!! 
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05-12-08, 08:56 PM
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| | dlindemann Rookie
Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Minnesota, USA GT40: SLC on order!
Posts: 86
Rep Power: 3 | Re: Does the Superlite Coupe Have a Full Roll Cage?
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Originally Posted by gt40fran Do you guys want a sneek peek????? | Naaaah........come on Fran - are you kidding?!?!!
Hope to see you next week - still setting up my travel plans for work.
Dave L | |
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05-12-08, 09:01 PM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA
Posts: 2,661
| Re: Does the Superlite Coupe Have a Full Roll Cage?
Dave,
I may not be around as I will have to head out of town immediately after returning from Carlisle.
Give me a call tomorrow.....
Here ya go......nekkid.....from a while back...
Mildly tuned LS7 with a Ricardo.... 
__________________ FRAN HALL replica manufacturer.....
RCR-40..Mk1, 2 and Mk4
RCR-70 Mk3b
RCR-70 Spider
RCR-P4
Superlite Coupe
Superlite Roadster...including Electrolite
RCR917
XJ13 for SCF www.RACECARREPLICAS.COM www.superlitecars.com
Last edited by gt40fran; 05-12-08 at 09:15 PM.
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05-12-08, 10:26 PM
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| | Mesa 3 Tenths
Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Santa Clara, Ca GT40: SLC 001
Posts: 331
Rep Power: 6 | Re: Does the Superlite Coupe Have a Full Roll Cage?
Quote:
Originally Posted by MReid
You could see one in person with a 700HP LS7 if you drop by Carlisle this weekend.
700HP, can you imagine?! | Mark, what 700hp?, huh?
I believe it's "only" in the 630hp range.....but, what's 70hp between friends anyway. | 
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05-12-08, 10:51 PM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA
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| Re: Does the Superlite Coupe Have a Full Roll Cage?
There is far more than 700 available my good man....but it is only 622hp and 565 ft/lbs at the moment...
__________________ FRAN HALL replica manufacturer.....
RCR-40..Mk1, 2 and Mk4
RCR-70 Mk3b
RCR-70 Spider
RCR-P4
Superlite Coupe
Superlite Roadster...including Electrolite
RCR917
XJ13 for SCF www.RACECARREPLICAS.COM www.superlitecars.com | |
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05-13-08, 12:11 AM
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| | salmjo1 2 Tenths
Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lynchburg, VA
Posts: 255
Rep Power: 5 | Re: Does the Superlite Coupe Have a Full Roll Cage?
Your trying to make me feel inadequate. Well it won't work. Gosh darn it, people like me!
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05-13-08, 05:46 PM
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| | OC_ A Tenth
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA, Chicago
Posts: 164
Rep Power: 3 | Re: Does the Superlite Coupe Have a Full Roll Cage?
Wow... looks like its ready for the Targa Florio now! 
Last edited by OC_; 05-13-08 at 05:54 PM.
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05-14-08, 10:49 AM
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| | faksen Rookie
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 16
Rep Power: 3 | Re: Does the Superlite Coupe Have a Full Roll Cage?
where is the fuel ? | |
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05-14-08, 11:32 AM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA
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| Re: Does the Superlite Coupe Have a Full Roll Cage?
in the tank.... 
behind the seat , infront of the engine...as per Le Mans/Daytona prototype/IMSA specs.
__________________ FRAN HALL replica manufacturer.....
RCR-40..Mk1, 2 and Mk4
RCR-70 Mk3b
RCR-70 Spider
RCR-P4
Superlite Coupe
Superlite Roadster...including Electrolite
RCR917
XJ13 for SCF www.RACECARREPLICAS.COM www.superlitecars.com | |
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05-14-08, 11:40 AM
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| | Mesa 3 Tenths
Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Santa Clara, Ca GT40: SLC 001
Posts: 331
Rep Power: 6 | Re: Does the Superlite Coupe Have a Full Roll Cage?
The fuel tank is low in the triangle section created by the slope of the seats in front of the engine. | |
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05-15-08, 10:36 PM
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| | MReid 4 Tenths
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Connecticut GT40: RCR Mk1
Posts: 440
Rep Power: 6 | Re: Does the Superlite Coupe Have a Full Roll Cage?
I, for one, can not wait to see it this weekend! I'll take lots of pics while Fran is not looking.
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FFR Daytona Coupe
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05-16-08, 10:25 AM
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| | Chadillac Rookie
Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Idaho
Posts: 14
Rep Power: 1 | Re: Does the Superlite Coupe Have a Full Roll Cage?
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Originally Posted by MReid I, for one, can not wait to see it this weekend! I'll take lots of pics while Fran is not looking. | Yes, and pictures of the Superlite Roadster would be greatly appreciated also!
I wish I didn't live so far away or I'd be there in a heartbeat! | |
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05-16-08, 02:30 PM
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| | BPermer
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 8
Rep Power: 2 | Re: Does the Superlite Coupe Have a Full Roll Cage?
Fran,
Some track events require side window removal. Would that work with the Coupe?
Brian | |
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05-16-08, 05:03 PM
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| | CraigW RCR Australia
Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gold Coast
Posts: 514
Rep Power: 9 | Re: Does the Superlite Coupe Have a Full Roll Cage?
Brian, as far as I know the Coupe was designed to have the lower sections of the side windows hinge open, so these would be easily removed.
I must admit haven't checked with Fran for a long time on the side windows, so that plan may have changed. | |
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05-28-08, 03:28 PM
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