AF group build - VTEC powered Super7

[voyageur]

Hi,

I recently noticed that the deadline for the AF SuperSeven group build is very soon. I suspended all other builds in order to finish my VTEC powered SuperSeven in time.

I thought about many engine options for a while: Lotus Esprit Turbo, Jaguar XJS and even a Porsche 944 Turbo....but then I didn't want to steal those engines from the respective kits.

I finally decided to go with an engine from the Honda Integra TypeR, of which I have a couple laying around. This also ensured that I could stick to Colin Chapman's idea of weight being the enemy.

I cut off the 7's transmission and glued it to the VTEC engine...and it fits almost perfect.

I am also going to use the custom rims of said Integra kit as they have the perfect size. Brakes are Fujimi Brembo's...a bit oversized, but - what the heck

I custom build the exhaust and modified the Integra air intake to fit. I added a couple of wires and hoses (more to come...).

The rollbar is modified from the original part and the seat is from the parts bin.
I removed the battery and I am going to relocate it to the co-driver's place for a lower center of gravity. The bottle you see next to it is either goint to be a fire extinguisher or a NOS bottle, I didn't decide that yet.

Well, enough text - on to the pics (mock-up!)



















Oh....I almost forgot...the side panels will be part of the design scheme

Thanks for watching. C&C welcome.

Cheers from Germany
Sebastian

[bigfrit]

Ooooh, very lovely!

I like the stripes on the sides, it gives for lotsa potential paint-wise.... I ll be interested in seeing how this one turns out, with the super rims and engine!

Olivier

[Martin S]

Another 7 !
I like the side panels and the engine choise !

[gionc]

Great job Sebastian, a VTEC in the S7 belly should be fantastic: remind me smething Oli have in mind isn't it Oli?

[Veyron]

Very creative!

[stryfe101]

great job on the motor detailing there, also the side trim idea looks good too, I like where this one is going..

Gray

[rod_k2]

NOOOOOOOOOOO!! YOU STOLE MY IDEA!!! But anyways,we don't get revells here,so you made it first....
It's looking awesome!!!

[willimo]

Looks great so far. The idea is stellar (if I do say so myself) and the construction so far looks perfect. The only crit I have is that the B series engines turn the wrong way.

[sportracer02]

Hi Sebastian,

looks good so far, everything seems to fit when finished.

Where is the seat from? (not easy to find one that fits in that narrow cockpit)

[voyageur]

Thanks for the kind replies, it really encourages me to keep working for the deadline

Originally Posted by sportracer02

Where is the seat from? (not easy to find one that fits in that narrow cockpit)

The seat is from the Revell / Hasegawa Subaru Impreza WRC 1995 RAC Winner
(that kit is only good enough to salvage parts from - but hey, it was just 1€ @ ebay )

I will update soon...

[klutz_100]

Looking coooool!

[voyageur]

Allright,

here's a quick update. I added the visible frame parts to the engine
compartment (thanks to Steven for the inspiration ).





I primered the hood and the cowl and sanded them.







Comments?

Cheers
Sebastian

[klutz_100]

Are you sure the space frame is the right way up?
Great jon

[MPWR]

Great choice for the engine- it looks perfect in there. Terrific match for the car. What kit did it come out of?

I think a fire bottle is a better option than a NOS bottle. There's a limit to just how much power you can put into a super lightweight car. A VTEC will almost definately give you Ferrari level acceleration or more. Much more than that and the back end isn't heavy enough to keep the wheels from spinning freely. Same thing with big brakes- 7s don't have ALB, so huge brakes will tend to lock easily and flatspot the tyres. Of course building it to fantasy specifications is cool too, but the VTEC seems like such a reasonable and realistic engine choice- the rest of the car could be, too.

[voyageur]

Originally Posted by klutz_100

Are you sure the space frame is the right way up?

Yes....I'd say so