Eiwiss

As the title says, the idea is to build a GS race car... but first, a quick introduction.

I've always been into racing, totally addicted, be it just watching or driving on the track myself. By the way, I'm from Luxembourg / Europe, so plenty of great tracks around here (Spa Francorchamps, Nürburgring, Zolder, Hockenheimring, Dijon-Prenois, aso...) where I've been able to witness a whole lot of great racing since I was a kid and later on, drive there myself.

I've been building my own track toys for some time now and enjoy that process almost as much as the driving itself.

Here's just a few of them

MX5 Turbo


Nissan Skyline GTR R32


Nissan Silvia PS13


Nissan Skyline R32 GTST


Seat Leon Supercopa MK2


Ok, the Seat was bought, not build

Anyway, I've had my 2nd gen GS300 for 4 years now. Driven it 2 years on a daily basis and now it's been sitting around catching dust for a whole while.

Since these Lexus'es (Lexi, Lexus'... what's the plural actually of Lexus?!?) are so damn cheap over here, there's no point in selling the car, especially since it's in such a good shape. So I thought I might as well start another track car build.

Here's what it's been looking like lately, just sitting around:


I've since started to take it apart and am slowly collecting parts. I'll put up the details as the build evolves. First, it will be completely stripped before the manual conversion will be tackled. At first, I'll use a R154 gearbox but that probably won't be the final choice. Pedal box and seat position will be next before it's getting a full FIA spec roll cage.

Also, I've just come back from Gatebil / Rudskogen 2 days ago and there were soooo many 2jz-powered cars, it was ridiculous. But on the other hand, that was the best opportunity to collect ideas and I have quite a few now for the engine

Just a few from Gatebil Rudskogen
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I'll post some more pics after the weekend!

nyc80rick

This is a nice ideal. I will be following this thread closely

Eiwiss

Quick update: I've removed most of the interior, just the heater unit left. Next, I'm gonna label all the connectors before removing all of the wiring, which I hope I'll finish on Sunday, so I can get some dry ice next week to remove the sound deadening.

and some progress pics...

SoCal Cyco

iTrader: (20)

I like where this is headed!!!!!!

Bhubb18

Sick progress man!

xHyaku

This thread makes me feel all warm inside.

Eiwiss

Removed most of the wiring from the car and got me some dry ice to remove sound deadening.



One hour and 8kg of dry ice later...



I also picked up the flat bottom of a Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo, which I'll trim to fit the GS. These panels have a honey comb structure, so they are super light while being very rigid.

Hyboostn

Any updates?

Danny365N

iTrader: (1)

Also curious to see what you're going to do with it
I need that level of weight reduction lol..

Eiwiss

I didn't have much time to work on the GS lately. Was mainly preparing the Supercopa for a time attack event which we finished 2nd in class (FWD Pro) and this upcoming Saturday, we'll run it at a charity event. So that was the main occupation.

But, I didn't leave the Lexus out. Received the Serialnine Breed fenders (front and rears), so I quickly test fitted the fronts which fit nicely. Don't judge by the picture, still need to drill some and the bumper and headlights are loose. Up next are the rear overfenders.

xHyaku

:O

Love it!! I'm planning to get the s9 fenders in the future, since I destroyed mine trying to roll them. Lol.

Keep the updates coming!

Psych

Looking good! Im subscribed for updates.

ShiftPoint

i want to see how this turns out...

Zoolander

iTrader: (1)

Love it already.

GSdarksol

iTrader: (4)

Looking good!!!