Andy B
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| posted on 27/3/10 at 10:15 AM |
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New AB Performance Sabre
Finally after a gruelling 48hr round the clock body fitting session the new car went for its first test at Brands on Friday.
Initial reports from driver were really encouraging - loads of front end grip, good firm steering with plenty of driver feedback and smooth power
delivery.
We now have 2 more test days to dial the car right in and then run it in the remaining 10 rounds of the RGB series
It is almost 2 years since I embarked on the project and it was an incredible feeling seeing it lap Brands for the first time, still lots to do but it
looks like we will have it on a stand at Stoneleigh, thought you guys and girls might like to be among the first to see it at its first run out, I
will post some more shortly.
Regards
Andy
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adithorp
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| posted on 27/3/10 at 10:21 AM |
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I like that, especially the front end/nose.
What engine are you using?
adrian
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 27/3/10 at 10:34 AM |
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WELL DONE ANDY! Its great to see it finished after a number of chats we have had about it.
it looks great, but im sure it wil perform really well and be a good product for you.
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 27/3/10 at 10:37 AM |
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Awesome, Awesom, Awesome...
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Andy B
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| posted on 27/3/10 at 10:38 AM |
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this one has been built as a class B car so is running a CBR1000rr 07 engine but we have had ZX12, ZX14 and a number of different 1000s in the
back.
Drive is chain through quaife QDF7 lsd and electric reverse at gearbox output shaft. It weighed in at 575kg with driver in and the bodywork is 1st
pull so way too heavy at the mo
This one still needs the front light pods, covers, air intakes ang graphics fitting which is happening this week
regards
Andy
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welderman
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| posted on 27/3/10 at 10:43 AM |
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Super dooper andy all that hard work has made a nice looking car
joe
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locoR1
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| posted on 27/3/10 at 10:48 AM |
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Andy, My first impressions it looks stunning 
Next thought this is exactly the sort of car ive been waiting for as my next project! is it aimed purely for track use or road and track??
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Andy B
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| posted on 27/3/10 at 10:59 AM |
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Hi Dave
initially the primary aim was to produce an out and out race / trackday weapon, however the car runs electric reverse, provision for cartridge cat,
and has the lights in the appropriate positions so I guess at the back of my mind was the thought that at some point it would be put on the road,
ground clearance is the RGB regulation 75mm so not super low (although it can run 35mm) ride will be quite hard as it is all rose jointed but on track
the driver reported it was real smooth.
Best bet is to have a look at it in the flesh really and then you can see what makes it tick
regards
Andy
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shaun fulcrum
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| posted on 27/3/10 at 11:00 AM |
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Great work Andy!!!
If it goes as well as it looks your on to a winner
Will have to pop over and see it.
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zilspeed
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| posted on 27/3/10 at 11:01 AM |
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Sports racing cars are where it's at man
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 27/3/10 at 11:06 AM |
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Andy, superb looking car, what you cant see is the doubtless endless hours that went in under the bodywork to, wish you every success with the
project, just wish I had the time to get behind the wheel and race again, would probably be on the phone to you if I had......
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locoR1
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| posted on 27/3/10 at 11:21 AM |
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Thanks Andy, Looking forward to Stoneleigh even more now! will come and have a chat.
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Andy B
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| posted on 27/3/10 at 12:08 PM |
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more pictures
A few more from Friday
regards
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franky
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| posted on 27/3/10 at 12:23 PM |
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looks nice, Looks like effort went into the bodywork instead of following the common designs that are around. What sort of weight will it get down to
without a drive but ready to run?
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Paradoxia0
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| posted on 27/3/10 at 12:28 PM |
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I am liking that a lot!! Very well done!
There is no replacement for displacement...
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YQUSTA
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| posted on 27/3/10 at 12:50 PM |
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That looks really nice Andy look forward to seeing it at Stoneleigh.
Well worth the 48hr stint imo.
Ian
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blakep82
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| posted on 27/3/10 at 12:58 PM |
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Andy B
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| posted on 27/3/10 at 01:07 PM |
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Weight of the finished car before fitting the lunatic behind the wheel was 490kg but we beefed the body as it was the first pull from the moulds, I
think realistically we cah shed a minimum of 20kg more from the body.
Thanks for all the positive replies, it has definately been the hardest project we have attempted yet and at times I was ready to string myself up
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DIY Si
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| posted on 27/3/10 at 02:13 PM |
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Ohh, I like that!!
If/when I sell my Indy, I will now be torn between your Sabre and a Fury. It looks very cohesive as a design too, which many of the similar cars lack
a little, IMO.
Also, will it fit two seats, or is it more a 1.5 seater?
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Andy B
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| posted on 27/3/10 at 02:43 PM |
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Hi
it is a 2 seater but it is tight, options will be RHD, LHD or central driving position.
regards
Andy
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 27/3/10 at 03:10 PM |
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Thats really nice
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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TimC
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 10:12 AM |
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Looks awesome.
Sh1te. The sooner Class C becomes a 1000cc front engined class the better!
[Edited on 29/3/10 by TimC]
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Chet
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| posted on 29/3/10 at 02:53 AM |
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Your car looks great Andy.
I'm sure all of the effort you've put into it will prove worthwhile.
Looking forward to talking to you in a few days.
Chet
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jeffw
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| posted on 29/3/10 at 05:22 AM |
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It looks nice
It will be interesting to see how it performs against Tim's Sylva J15 and the other Middies.
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motorcycle_mayhem
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| posted on 29/3/10 at 05:57 AM |
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Well done Andy, having seen (a mere fraction) of the work thats gone into this thing... must be so rewarding to see it go so well.
I doubt if one of my GSXR's will ever be exploding within the engine the bay, simply due to the job/financial mess I'm still in
(haven't tried BA or applying as a signalman yet though...).
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