Possibilties
I Went to sleep thinking about the possibilities for the 3D GTM Model
Once completed i could easily 3D print this model at work. I could easily create a 12" long scale model of the GTM (no molds).
I could use the 3D model to create a really cool interface for the car using centrafuse and a custom plugin. I could have a 3D rendering of the car spin around when tire pressure is low (TPMS) and blink the tire that is low red while showing the current tire temp/pressure as an overlay. The 3D doors could open when the real doors are are left open, the hatch could open and display engine codes. Possibilities are endless.
From a past project I have a car PC with a 3D card in my garage already. This computer has 12 volt switched/constant inputs and monitors battery voltage, times when the PC turns on and off (so when you get gas it stays on). Its small and would mount behind the driver seat easily. The only problem is that all in (wiring etc) it weighs 10 pounds with the touch screen..... not sure if I want to make the car heavier.
I used to use this software on the pc http://www.centrafuse.com/us/. Complete with maps/rear camera/front camera/Hands free phone/TPMS/Movies/Music/Radio/etc. The software leaves a little to be desired but its customizable and skinable.
... The wheels are spinning ...
List of websites for parts i plan on picking up.
B- quiet is Canadian made and is the same as Dynamat. Need a 50' role.
http://b-quiet.com/products-3/b-quiet-ultimate/
This is a good site if you are not sure of a parts, they have it imaged like a micro fish. (old school)
http://parts.nalleygmc.com/productSe...key_category=0
You need to get a set of these Cleco fasteners, the pliers and 1/8 set. Order two extra set of the 1/8 and 3/16. A must have.
http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS-Performan...60577/10002/-1
Bed liner kit:
http://www.offshoreautobodysupplies....black-w-o-gun/
For extra rivnuts: They don't supply enough. 1/4" bolt and 1/8.
The bolt house or Fastenal.
http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/fasteners/riveting-self-clinching-products/_/Navigation?intcmp=hpcat-riveting_and_self_clinching&r=~|categoryl1:"600000 Fasteners"|~ ~|categoryl2:"600191 Riveting 9and Self-Clinching Products"|~
The speedo you get is in miles per hour I will have to buy a new one. Speed hut is the brand. The kool thing is you can custom the speedo. Put your car number and FF racing
http://www.speedhut.com/gauges/4-inc...%7C37:4%7C38:2
http://www.speedhut.com/gauge/GRM4-S...ic-programable
Lights and components: all lights come with kit but the connectors and boots. These just finish off the signal lights.
http://www.rallylights.com/all/elect...0mm-lamps.html
http://www.rallylights.com/
Going to use these 5 point belts
They are street legal in Canada
http://www.jegs.com/p/Schroth-Racing/Schroth-PROFI-II-ASM-FE-4-Point/2877103/10002/-1
New GTM Costs
Unexpected costs list.
| Engine Degreaser | $60 CAD | $ CAD W/TAX | |
| Wire Brushes | $20 CAD | $ CAD W/TAX | |
| Cleco Tool and Pins | $70 CAD | $ CAD W/TAX | |
| Spark Plugs | $47.60 CAD | $ CAD W/TAX | |
| valve cover gaskets | $12.99 CAD | $ CAD W/TAX | |
| oil + filter | $60 CAD | $ CAD W/TAX | |
| Tie Rod Ends | $76.36 CAD | $ CAD W/TAX | |
| Brake Caliper repair kits | $120 CAD | $ CAD W/TAX | |
| Brake Paint | $45 CAD | $ CAD W/TAX | |
| Pickle Fork | $14 CAD | $ CAD W/TAX | |
| 34mm socket | $22 CAD | $ CAD W/TAX |
Daily Update
Ran to Part Source at lunch and picked up some parts..
4x Brake rotors
1x Front Brake Pads
1x Rear Brake Pads
1x Set of new plug wires.
$750 over the original budget already 🙂 Let the games begin.
I called the dealership, the rubber grommet only comes with the whole e-brake cable for $170 (cheaper then the $250 for the brake assembly). He did give me a lead on a few other places to call.
Rubber parts that i need replaced are:
1x front brake piston boot (Complete rebuild kit purchased from dealership for $31.16, I bought 4 sets, 2 front, 2 rear)
1x Lower A arm ball joint boot (Will have to find from "Energy Suspension")
1x Tie Rod End boot (rear) (Will have to find from "Energy Suspension")
1x knuckle ball joint boot (Will have to find from "Energy Suspension")
2x Emergency Brake Cable Lever Rubber Cover (cant find anywhere for less then $170/side)
Day 2 of suspension cleaning. I would post more pictures but they would just be of me, sitting alone, scrubbing for hours on end. Kids lost interest in cleaning pretty early on.
I think i have found a local source for the "Emergency Brake Cable Lever Rubber Cover". Someone is calling me back tomorrow.
I have 2 complete corners clean, and another one started. With any luck i should be able to finish cleaning the suspension and move on to cleaning the brakes and rebuilding them by Wed. Brake paint on Thursday.
Then I can work on cleaning the engine until the parts i ordered come in for the suspension.
kit comes in 5 weeks or so and i need to have a few things done before it gets here:
1) brakes cleaned, rebuilt and painted (two tone black and red)
2) suspension rebuilt with new boots/grease (hit it with a few coats of clear coat before assembly)
3) Rust removed from wheel bearing assemblies (picked up chemicals for this). Then paint them black.
4) Rust removed from all the bolts, paint the bolts black. (might not stay but worth a shot)
Engine
5) Clean the engine
6) build the wiring harness (extend what needs to be, remove what i don't need)
7) Paint the engine valve covers and intake (like the picture i posted before)
8) remove the rust from the parking brake assembly.
Canadian GTM kit
Just sent an email to http://www.whitbymotorsports.com
I think i will buy the Canadian GTM parts kit from them, its $55 cheaper from them. Has anyone dealt with Whitby before?
Waiting on a shipping quote now.
http://www.whitbymotorsports.com/USe...p?serviceid=15
Going to head to Canadian Tire tonight to pick up some brushes, steel wool, cleaning chemicals, sea foam etc so i can start cleaning up all the parts that arrived.
More Parts.
I was thinking this for rubber (I don't plan on driving this except in perfect weather)
Proxes R888
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....R888&tab=Sizes
Size: 245/40ZR18
Size: 335/30ZR18
Transmission will be the Mendeola
Rear wing from here
http://vraptorspeedworks.com/apr-gtc...ber-rear-wing/
http://vraptorspeedworks.com/vrsw-ne...-mount-system/
gas tanks from here
http://www.fueltankparts.com/aluminu...ory-5-gtm.html
I need a pair of these
http://vraptorspeedworks.com/custom-...dy-vents-pair/
sway bar
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...able-for-order
exhaust
http://vraptorspeedworks.com/complet...xhaust-system/
The GTM plan
Expected Parts list. (based on exchange rate of $1.163 USD = $1 CAD)
| Item | Link | USD | CAD |
| Base Kit | Link | $22,999 USD | $26,747.84 CAD |
| Donor Car | $11,500.00 CAD | ||
| Transmission | Link | $9,500 USD | $11,048.50 CAD |
| Rear Wing | Link | $1,350 USD | $1,570.05 CAD |
| Wing Mounts | Link | $489 USD | $568.71 CAD |
| Rims | FFR | $1,798 USD | $1918.95 CAD |
| Tires | Link Link | $1,626.33 | |
| Canadian GTM Kit | Link | $1,995.00 CAD | |
| AirCond | FFR | $1,350 USD | $1,570.05 CAD |
| Cold Air Intake | FFR | $399 USD | $464.04 CAD |
| Splitter | FFR | $499 USD | $580.34 CAD |
| Rocker Extensions | FFR | $499 USD | $580.34 CAD |
| Roof Scoop | FFR | $199 USD | $231.44 CAD |
| Heater Bypass | Link | $79.76 USD | |
| Fender Louvers | FFR | $199 USD | $231.44 CAD |
| Telescoping Steering Adapter | FFR | $156 USD | $181.43 CAD |
| Adjustable Rod Ends | FFR | $199 USD | $231.44 CAD |
| Kit Shipping | FFR | $900 USD | $1046.70 CAD |
| Aluminum Gas Tanks | Link | $895 USD | $1040.89 CAD |
| Side Scoops | USD | CAD | |
| Rear Louvers | Link | USD | CAD |
| Sway Bar | Link | $659 USD | $766.42 CAD |
| Kooks Exhaust | Link | $2,083 USD | $2,422.53 CAD |
| Coolant Tank | Link | $200 USD | $232.60 CAD |
| Traction control | Link | $2,112.79 USD | $2,457.18 CAD |
| 5 point bracket | Link | $275 USD | $319.83 CAD |
| 5 Point Seatbelts | $240 USD | $279.12 CAD | |
| Fuel Regulator | Link | $171 USD | $198.88 CAD |
| Fuel Pump | Link | $369 USD | $429.15 CAD |
| Fuel Filter | Link | $115 USD | $133.75 CAD |
| Fog Light Brackets | Link | $37 USD | $43.04 CAD |
| Porche CV Joints | USD | CAD | |
| Total Cost | $70,139.64 CAD | $73,646.63 CAD W/TAX |
Ordered parts for my next project.
I fully expect this project to take 3 years to complete. I found a 2003 50th Anniversary Corvette C5 in Ontario and a kit to build out of California.
The Factory Five GTM is a build-it-yourself supercar. Based on tough Corvette C5 running gear, and merged with lightweight composite body and extremely rigid tubular steel chassis.
“…the car trips to 60 MPH in three seconds flat and clears the quarter-mile in 11.0 seconds at 132 miles per hour. And that, amigos, is quicker than a Porsche Carrera GT, a Ferrari 599 Fiorano, and a Z06 Corvette.”
– Larry Webster, Technical Editor, Car & Driver Magazine