RS60 project

Hello, I am a new member to this forum and am building a RS60 utilizing a GP Projects body. We are building the rest of the car "from scratch", which I am providing by the fist full. The car is coming along and I hope to complete it this year, but I've said that before. It is not really going to be a replica, but more of an updated tribute to the simple, lightweight sports cars I remember from my youth. I have posted photos of it at: www.pbase.com/eddemayo/profile

I like the front tubular double A arm assembly, what kind of power and transmission are you planning on running in the car?? I hope you're planning on an IRS rear suspension set up. With the front A arms and an IRS, the car will handle like no other. It also looks like you're planning on a Rack & Pinion steering box. If so, that will make steering really precise.

Wow thats a lot of fabricating. Thats going to be one solid chassis. I noticed you are running a 911 gear box. What engine are you planning on running. Early 911, type 4, or type1?

The engine is a 3.0 SC motor which has been converted to carbs. The rear suspension is IRS. The next step is fabricating a gas tank, and it looks like I can get 15-17 gallons. I'll post some more photos next week and I'll take some pics of the engine compartment. Ed

I haven't posted on this site in a couple of years, but the project is alive again. After a really bad experience with a serious BS artist, who essentially ruined the back half of the body, I finally located someone who understands composites and was able to build a new tail section. The fiberglass work is almost finished and I can now turn my attention back to finishing the mechanicals, plumbing and wiring and a thousand other details. You can see the latest photos at: http://www.pbase.com/eddemayo Ed De Mayo

Ed, GLAD to see your project is back on. I'm hoping to have my TR RSK shell delivered to my builder by the end of April. . . YAHOOO! I'm considering front-end steering/suspension choices (rear will be IRS), and would love your insight/suggestions. I'm thinking 911 or 914 ZF or CVU or perhaps some performance-oriented after-market (BRT racing). What R&P ratios (16:1, 14:1, 6:1 . . . ) do you think are best for racing and street apps?

Your pics are GREAT!

Hope all else is well.

lancelot

I am impressed by the effort you made to make this project... I love when owners take the next step with creative ideas

A really neat project. I am glad to see it completed. I do have a question. What are you using for rear suspension uprights. They look perfect for similar projects.

Tim