Waaay past the boil...something pahleeeaase. Last time there was a big lull like this, the program was nearly scrapped.
Superlite GTA
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Waaay past the boil...something pahleeeaase. Last time there was a big lull like this, the program was nearly scrapped.
Oh its far from being scrapped ...
I was actually working on the Apex today.....
We have a photoshoot for a magazine at the end of the month.
I was actually working on the Apex today.....
We have a photoshoot for a magazine at the end of the month.
Fran,
so do we have to wait for the magazine to come out to see a picuture of the final product? any sneak peeks of chassis, body, rims?
so do we have to wait for the magazine to come out to see a picuture of the final product? any sneak peeks of chassis, body, rims?
OK Guys here is production spec on the Apex.
Apex -GTA.com will be the standalone website for the car that's currently under development.
The new Apex is now priced at $14,995 and includes the following components all built to the same standard as RCR/Superlite products.
Full replacement body panel set
Fully formed interior rear bulkhead
All self adhesive templates for OEM chassis modification
Front TIG welded DOM tubing subframe with OEM integrated mounting locations with revised mounting locations for suspension components
Rear TIG welded DOM tubing subframe with bolt in mounting system integration with revised mounting locations for suspension compnents
Two part adhesive and applicator
Fuel tank.
Vacuum formed rear window with scratch guard coating
Rear LED lights.
Parts required to assemble the Apex.
Second gen Eclipse/Talon bodyshell/drivetrain
A complete set of Corvette C5/C6 suspension and brakes.
Toyota Celica headlight package
Coilover shocks/spring package (available from us)
The engine packages we will be supplying mounting for are the OEM Mitsubishi 4G63 that came in the Mitsubishi/Talon and the LS4 FWD V8 drivetrain found in the Impala SS and Grand Prix GXP models only.
The chassis will have a modular mounting system that may allow other drivetrains to be installed but there will be no factory supplied mounts for anything other than shown above.
Please keep in mind that we will be offering a fully machined suspension system as an optional upgrade in the future, currently revised mounting locations utilizing the C5/C6 hardware will be the standard.
Please let me know what you think and feel free to drop us an email or give us a call....
Apex -GTA.com will be the standalone website for the car that's currently under development.
The new Apex is now priced at $14,995 and includes the following components all built to the same standard as RCR/Superlite products.
Full replacement body panel set
Fully formed interior rear bulkhead
All self adhesive templates for OEM chassis modification
Front TIG welded DOM tubing subframe with OEM integrated mounting locations with revised mounting locations for suspension components
Rear TIG welded DOM tubing subframe with bolt in mounting system integration with revised mounting locations for suspension compnents
Two part adhesive and applicator
Fuel tank.
Vacuum formed rear window with scratch guard coating
Rear LED lights.
Parts required to assemble the Apex.
Second gen Eclipse/Talon bodyshell/drivetrain
A complete set of Corvette C5/C6 suspension and brakes.
Toyota Celica headlight package
Coilover shocks/spring package (available from us)
The engine packages we will be supplying mounting for are the OEM Mitsubishi 4G63 that came in the Mitsubishi/Talon and the LS4 FWD V8 drivetrain found in the Impala SS and Grand Prix GXP models only.
The chassis will have a modular mounting system that may allow other drivetrains to be installed but there will be no factory supplied mounts for anything other than shown above.
Please keep in mind that we will be offering a fully machined suspension system as an optional upgrade in the future, currently revised mounting locations utilizing the C5/C6 hardware will be the standard.
Please let me know what you think and feel free to drop us an email or give us a call....
Very impressed. I look forward to see what option you offer, final details, etc.
Wow---this is a game changer. Anyone looking at the 818 should be stopping in their tracks...
i stopped in my tracks on the 818 when they review the final body design. but the 15K offer for the Apex has me excited.
...the sad part is that they had some great looking design entries and ignored them.
The Apex could turn into it's own spec racing series in the future.
I'm looking forward to the final pictures.
Agreed: You can't buy good taste, sometimes you can't even see it when it's given to you for free. See the 818, Sad.
The goal of the APEX is to have daily driver package that is still lightweight and fun , watertight, power windows, mirrors etc ,without the need for an expensive longitudinal transaxle and not looking like every other car on the road....and I reckon we are there....what say you?
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Here here :drunk:
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Questions:
I'm assuming when you say C5/6 suspension, you mean from the A-arms out including hubs, knuckles, stabilizer bars, and dare I say...leaf springs?
C5/6 suspension parts differ based on auto or manual, will it matter which for the Apex?
Would the ride control be adaptable or does that interface with main GM ECU?
Jason
A complete set of Corvette C5/C6 suspension and brakes....AS DESCRIBED CONTROL ARMS, UPRIGHTS, HUBS AND BRAKES...NO LEAF SPRINGS OR SWAY BARS.
Coilover shocks/spring package (available from us)...NO NEED FOR LEAF SPRINGS WITH THE COILOVERS
MANUAL AND AUTO SUSPENSION COMPONENT PARTS ARE THE SAME.....
Ride control is based on masses of information other than just the suspension so not a chance I am afraid..
A complete set of Corvette C5/C6 suspension and brakes....AS DESCRIBED CONTROL ARMS, UPRIGHTS, HUBS AND BRAKES...NO LEAF SPRINGS OR SWAY BARS.
Coilover shocks/spring package (available from us)...NO NEED FOR LEAF SPRINGS WITH THE COILOVERS
MANUAL AND AUTO SUSPENSION COMPONENT PARTS ARE THE SAME.....
Ride control is based on masses of information other than just the suspension so not a chance I am afraid..
You can get all four corners including brakes for $1500 quite easily.....I just bought two sets from different companies to try them out and be able to have reliable companies to recommend to you guys...
Rack is part of our kit...sorry (typo)
Rack is part of our kit...sorry (typo)
No pics until late next week....
Well... this is awesome.
My *only* criticism of the looks is those Celica headlights.... if possible to change at all at this point I'd definitely encourage that.
I'm sure it does look better in person but I personally think it can look even better per the original design sketches, along with the front intake design as well.
Was there any technical reason to change from these?
My *only* criticism of the looks is those Celica headlights.... if possible to change at all at this point I'd definitely encourage that.
I'm sure it does look better in person but I personally think it can look even better per the original design sketches, along with the front intake design as well.
Was there any technical reason to change from these?
