Nick Diasio
Supporter
Timeline:
April 2021: Order Placed
December 2021: Informed of shortages delaying completion of car
March 2022: Updated clutch and Invoice for Graziano Transaxle
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July 13 2023: Delivery
July 27th: Received pack list and list of back ordered items
Finally received my GT-R a few weeks back. I posted a timeline that I will update as I reach key milestones. I plan to post updates here as well as more detailed posts on my own site that should be easier to follow.
Specs:
Rolling Shell Weight: TBD
Finished Car Weight: TBD
Engine: TBD, V12 if it fits, other if not
Engine Management: Haltech Nexus R5
Transaxle: Graziano
Brake Package: Basic
Wheels: Forgestar Center Lock CF5V
Interior Options: Removable Side bars
Goal: Update and modify several parts of it while sticking to its original design when possible. I plan to use 3D scanners, CAD, 3d printers etc to build custom parts, and possibly make a resto-mod of sorts which sounds weird since it doesn’t feel old but the (original) design is already 20 years old! I’m a huge fan of the Ruffian GT40
**If I can find the time I’ll try to make this similar to a guide that others can follow, but despite having built quite a few things I’m no pro, so I’m happy to hear advice and suggestions**
Delivery July 13th:
The car arrived as a roller. Thankfully it had a steering rack because even then it was hard to unload. There was only an inch or so on each side and it didn’t help that the front wheels were pointing different directions.
What you get is a chassis with wheels, a fiberglass body, and an interior filled with boxes.
It seemed like a lot of boxes as first but after unpacking the car there was far less than I expected.
It looks menacing in the shop, every time I see it I’m surprised how wide and low it is.
April 2021: Order Placed
December 2021: Informed of shortages delaying completion of car
March 2022: Updated clutch and Invoice for Graziano Transaxle
…
July 13 2023: Delivery
July 27th: Received pack list and list of back ordered items
Finally received my GT-R a few weeks back. I posted a timeline that I will update as I reach key milestones. I plan to post updates here as well as more detailed posts on my own site that should be easier to follow.
Specs:
Rolling Shell Weight: TBD
Finished Car Weight: TBD
Engine: TBD, V12 if it fits, other if not
Engine Management: Haltech Nexus R5
Transaxle: Graziano
Brake Package: Basic
Wheels: Forgestar Center Lock CF5V
Interior Options: Removable Side bars
Goal: Update and modify several parts of it while sticking to its original design when possible. I plan to use 3D scanners, CAD, 3d printers etc to build custom parts, and possibly make a resto-mod of sorts which sounds weird since it doesn’t feel old but the (original) design is already 20 years old! I’m a huge fan of the Ruffian GT40
**If I can find the time I’ll try to make this similar to a guide that others can follow, but despite having built quite a few things I’m no pro, so I’m happy to hear advice and suggestions**
Delivery July 13th:
The car arrived as a roller. Thankfully it had a steering rack because even then it was hard to unload. There was only an inch or so on each side and it didn’t help that the front wheels were pointing different directions.
What you get is a chassis with wheels, a fiberglass body, and an interior filled with boxes.
It seemed like a lot of boxes as first but after unpacking the car there was far less than I expected.
It looks menacing in the shop, every time I see it I’m surprised how wide and low it is.
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