GTM Build log.

[TrickrTreat]

Originally Posted by Kalstar

Its getting close, full primer by this time next week and paint the following week. In a straight line it should give the Aero a run for it's money up to about 120mph, after that the GTM will act as if it was towing a boat.

Are you talking about the SSC Aero that makes over 1200 hp and runs 9,90s in stock trim ?

I dont know man..........

[Kalstar]

Originally Posted by TrickrTreat

Are you talking about the SSC Aero that makes over 1200 hp and runs 9,90s in stock trim ?

I dont know man..........

Non saying I would beat him, but I would hold my own (up to 120mph). I would guess the differencial between a turbo GTM and The Areo would be about 200 hp at the crank. With the gearing and extra 500lbs in weight, I believe it would be a divers race until the gearing and CD of the Areo took over. The GTM is a poor mans super-car, the Areo is world class, but with enough engine..... the gap can be nearly mitigated.

This is the one I was comparing it to.....

2006 - SSC Ultimate Aero. Styling of the Aero includes the use of butterfly doors similar to those found on the McLaren F1 and Enzo Ferrari. Carbon fiber and titanium are used throughout the car, helping to limit the weight to 1,293 kilograms (2,850 lb) for the standard Aero. SSC Ultimate Aero - this is the final version of the prototype. Has increased engine displacement of 6.34 L (387 cu in) and increased boost of 14 psi (0.97 bar).

Technical specification

Engine - Superchargerd V8 Chevrolet
Horsepower - 1,046 bhp (780 kW; 1,061 PS) @ 6950 rpm
Torque - 1,113 N·m (821 lb·ft) @ 6200 rpm
Redline - 7200 rpm
Max Speed - 400 km/h (249 mph)[5]

[TrickrTreat]

Oh! Gotchya.
My fault I thought you were talking about the current model. Its no joke . Ive been watching this build so I thought I'd missed somthing. I envy you. I want a gtm or some kind of exotic looking car. Keep up the good work .

[Kalstar]

Originally Posted by TrickrTreat

Oh! Gotchya.
My fault I thought you were talking about the current model. Its no joke . Ive been watching this build so I thought I'd missed somthing. I envy you. I want a gtm or some kind of exotic looking car. Keep up the good work .

Don't envy me, I am simply older than most of you and I planned years for this build. I got an idea, lend a hand and make that part of the build your own. I could use a lot of assistance in proper design of the turbo set up. You up for helping a brotha out?

[Kalstar]

Question.....gloss black or matte black for the roof?

The body will be Viper Copper Head orange. The roof was going to be graphite but the painter has talked me out of metal flake on metal flake. He wants gloss black I am thinking more flat. He said any wax or polishing could shine the matte uneven and basically ruin the paint job.

Thoughts?

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

gloss black. matte or flat is for little shit imo. like mirrors or something to set it off not the Whole roof.

[My84Z]

Anything "matte" will make the car look unfinished imho

[KLAB]

yeah gloss!!!

[black heartbeat]

Gloss ftw

[Kalstar]

Ok gloss it is!

Here is updated pics as of today 8/06/12