Hi all,
The other day out of interest i was doing some googling regarding the exige GT3. For those that don't know there were said to be 5 factory GT3 race cars chassis made and 1 concept road car.
Anyway during my research i can across this GT3 replica (see link) that was created by plans motorsport. Although Plans website does detail the build, exiges.com say that the GT3 clams were made using molds taken from a spare set of the redbull GT3 race car.
Anyway enough from me, check out the attached link an see what you think
http://plans.smugmug.com/Other/Lotus-Exige-S2/19363362_RSwrCV/1624091884_KNZ4f4k#!p=3&n=12
Lotus Exige Gt3 Replica
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, Feb 29 2012 11:55 PM
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Posted 29 February 2012 - 11:55 PM
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Posted 01 March 2012 - 12:09 AM
That is just 
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Posted 01 March 2012 - 12:17 AM
looks like an Alfa Mito on steroids...
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Posted 01 March 2012 - 07:38 AM
Amazing rims. Also the louvres are way back
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Posted 01 March 2012 - 07:48 AM
Guy over on SELOC called Greg has been doing this for a while now powered by a 650bhp Audi Turbo lump I think - he's aiming for 800bhp / ton!!!
He's not showing pics till its done but the few tasters he's put out says it will be one incredible car!
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Posted 01 March 2012 - 08:02 AM
Until he crashes is / it blows up or someone sets fire to it again 
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Posted 01 March 2012 - 08:49 AM
Long ago gave up reading anything that he posts. 
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Posted 01 March 2012 - 10:02 AM
Long ago gave up reading anything that he posts.
There is an ignore button, not used it myself but been sorely tempted on some occasions...
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Posted 01 March 2012 - 05:40 PM
I'm currently building a gt3 exige.
For anyone interested, my build thread is here...
http://www.exiges.co...r=173479&page=1
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Posted 01 March 2012 - 11:05 PM
Great project Nick. I'm sure it will look stunning when it's complete. Good luck with it. thumsbup
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 11:04 AM
Great project Nick. I'm sure it will look stunning when it's complete. Good luck with it. thumsbup
Thanks - quite excited to see the end result tbh.
A couple of pics for those that havent clicked on the build thread.
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 11:05 AM
Those rear wheels just aren't going to cut the mustard.
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 11:06 AM
Not going to be exactly cheap either, by the sound of all the bodywork prep that's had to happen so far. 
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 11:08 AM
jesus they are wide arches
what tyres you going for?
looks very 2-11 at the front
what tyres you going for?
looks very 2-11 at the front
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 11:10 AM
Those rear wheels just aren't going to cut the mustard.
So true! Looking at a set of Braids. Not fully decided on sizes yet, but thinking of a 10" rear (didnt want to go too large)
The rear track is 100mm wider - but the large rims and different offset will sort this.
Pic of the Braids.
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 11:12 AM
jesus they are wide arches
what tyres you going for?
looks very 2-11 at the front
It does look a bit 211 doesnt it. The rear end with the wide arches do look quality in the flesh though!
The concept car had 255 on the rear. I tink either a 255 or 295 on the rear...not fully decided yet.
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 11:25 AM
255 or 295?! thats a huge difference 
love the wheels, got a photo of the rear?
love the wheels, got a photo of the rear?
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 11:39 AM
Its is a big difference....trying to work out what will be best for the handling, but without looking too small. Swaying towards 255 though - tyres a cheaper too!
Not got a pic of mine to hand, but its the same as the concept car - see below. I've gone for a large carbon rear wing like the one on the Plans car.
Not got a pic of mine to hand, but its the same as the concept car - see below. I've gone for a large carbon rear wing like the one on the Plans car.
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 11:54 AM
FWIW, I think 255's and playing with offsets for the custom wheels is the way ahead. Not sure 295's would do it any massive favours.
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 11:58 AM
i will be testing 255s and 265s to see what i prefer. 295s is a HUGE tyre to big imo but im not sure what engine spec you are going for 
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