Mark's GT-R Build

[Larry J Kishel]

H wow that is heart breaking my thoughts and prayers go out to Mark's family. H do you know what Mark was battling with maybe we can make donations in Mark's name.

 

[Joel K]

So sad and very sorry to hear this. Rest In Peace Mark.

 

[Brian Kissel]

So sad to hear this. RIP Mark!

 

[Chris H]

Terrible news - God Speed, Mark!!

 

[Cam]

Wow, I'm totally gutted. I'd spoken with Mark a few times while building my SLC and he was great part of this community. My condolences to his family.

 

[Ken Roberts]

R.I P. Mark! My thoughts and prayers go out to your Family. You will be missed.

 

[Ron McCall]

That is horrible news. RIP Mark Setter

 

[Rich Kruger]

Rest in Peace Mark. My prayers for the family.

 

[Johan]

Very, very sad to hear. Rest in peace Mark

 

[Paul]

Mark,


Your car is really progressing nicely. That intake manifold is sweet!
I noticed your exhaust jig pictures and wanted to let you know that I am having some rear bumpers made up in fiberglass for the GT-R. IMHO,
it makes the rear of the car look much more finished and the tailpipes lay out nicer after making the hard turn around the rear of the Graziano. The bumper will look exactly like the production GT bumper except that the top has been extended so that there is not a giant gap between the bumper and the car.
Shoot me an email if you are interested. [email protected]

Ron

How much would a piece like that run me

 

[Paul]

I keep coming back to this thread. Man Mike was a Good Guy. RiP

 

[Randy V]

I’m not sure how I missed these notes on Mark’s thread..... What a Terrible loss...
My prayers for his family and the community...

 

[Paul]

The brake calipers are removed and packaged up getting ready to go off to the power coater. I am looking to have them coated in red with Brembo labels added, then clear coated.

Mark,

Great idea!
Having done two of these , I can respect the idea of knowing Exactly where the nose is supposed to be before you correct the splitter location. Make sure that the nose is actually where it should be BEFORE you start. I made the mistake of assuming that the body was mounted correctly on my customer's car and had to add a small bit of glass back to the bottom once I corrected it. On my car, the body was so far off ( the nose had to be raised 1" to get the fenders to line up with the doors for one example. The left side rocker was attached over 1/2" too far away from the tub, at the front, for another . It goes on and on and on ) that I didn't have to trim the front very much to get it into position once the nose was mounted correctly.

Also , I have an alternate method of modifying the splitter than what H has done. I can email you pics of the process if you would like?

Ron

Could I get pictures of this process as well?

 

[Brian Kissel]

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[Ricardo Montalvo]

Hello everyone - I have an update on Mark's kit:

I know many long time members from when I built my SLC #53 over a decade ago. I always had a desire to build a GT-R from the time I sat in one many years ago when I visited RCR.

In 2022 I contacted my friend Allan to discuss a new GT-R build. He let me know about a partially built kit he had at his shop that was supposed to be bought by a celebrity to finish but fell through at the last minute. It was Mark's kit.

He put me in touch with Mark's family and we struck a deal. One of the promises I made to them was to make the build exceptional and to update this thread when it was done. When they sent the MSO to me, they sent a handwritten note that made my resolve to see the build through even stronger.

Allan and I agreed on a plan to move forward and no cost was spared to make an exceptional GT-R.

Some of the builds highlights:

• Ford Predator Crate Engine with custom stand alone ECU (790rwp on 93 octane)
• Fully built & regeared Graziano transaxle
• Genuine Ford GT glass
• Genuine Ford GT Power side windows
• Power Mirrors
• Cobra Misano seats
• Custom headers & exhaust
• HRE wheels
• Custom body mods
• Isis electrical system
• Custom Dove Grey paint w/ghost stripes
• Front lift kit
• Power steering (adjustable)
• Power brakes (adjustable)
• Focal and JL custom audio system
• Custom interior
• Much more...

There are many "firsts" in this build that Allan is now using for other builds. It was a lot of fun to creatively imagine and work on the build with Allan (he did all of the work, not me). The "extras" further bridge the gap between a kit car and a production car. It's fast and it's fun to drive. Sounds like a race car - in a good way. For a car w/out stability or traction control the car feels incredibly planted and confidence inspiring. Fran knows how to create a kit, that's for sure.

Allan will (or already has) posted a video of it on his YT channel.

I hope Mark's family thinks of Mark while reading and looking at the finished build.
It was a lot of fun reconnecting with Allan (and Denise) during the build.

Thank you Allan and thank you Richie.

Rest in peace Mark.

 

[Alex]

How does it compare to the SL-C?

 

[Rob Hurley]

Allan does amazing work. I'm glad to see someone picking this up and finishing it in a way Mark would have done. Great job Ricardo! Enjoy the ride.

 

[Ricardo Montalvo]

How does it compare to the SL-C?

I can't comment from a track perspective but as a street car it's head and shoulders above the SLC.

Much more interior space, comfort and working side windows make a huge difference.