Hellfire
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| posted on 2/1/07 at 11:11 PM |
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WOW
Can't understand why the original post went missing. Maybe the site is playing up again, so just thought I'd post a new thread to let
everyone know about it.
[courtesy of GTS website]
At the bottom of this page you will find links to download the GTs40 brochure, build manual and chassis drawing packs.
The GTs40 kit has been designed to accept a range of common donor car components, and other bespoke components from GTS and other leading
distributors.
The GTs40 kit is our take on the iconic Ford GT-40. The chassis and suspension have been re-specified by Formula One design engineer and GTS
proprietor Darren George to over come the donor parts issue and also make completing the SVA test easier.
The chassis design is available as a set of plans, to keep with the GTS theme of build as much by yourself as possible, or as part of our
comprehensive kit. Customers can buy any single item from the range of parts available. GTS prides itself on being a useful source of help to all our
customers feel free to call us with your queries.
The kits pricing has been kept in line with our other products and services in that it offers superior quality and an unrivalled price. With our
background in high performance racing car technology, we bring quality and engineering excellence to a market that suffers from a low cost = low
quality thinking. GTS keeps prices down by keeping overheads low and not sacrificing quality.
# Kit includes Chassis
# Roll over hoop
# Floor
# Full aluminium panel set
# Seat back bulkhead
# 2 x top wishbones – made using oval section tubing. To accept GTS rapid camber adjusters
# 2 x camber adjuster
# 2 x lower wishbones – made using oval section tubing
# 2 x rear top trailing links
# 2 x rear lower trailing arms
# 2 x rear top link arms
# 2 x rear lower link arms
# Quick ratio steering rack
# GTS Build Mentor subscription, including free pre-SVA check and pre-MOT
# Wiring loom
# Rear uprights
# Front uprights
# Rod end set
# Poly bush set
# 2 x top ball joints
# 2 x lower ball joints
# Multi piece GRP body work set.
# 2 x steering rack extensions
# Suspension nut, bolt and washer set
# Adjustable pedal set
# New steering downlink
Deluxe Starter Kit - £3995.00
 
GTs-40
[/Courtesy of GTS Website]
Phil
[Edited on 2-1-07 by Hellfire]
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snoopy
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| posted on 2/1/07 at 11:17 PM |
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 is this available by phone or mail order?
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stevec
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| posted on 2/1/07 at 11:38 PM |
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Cant see the links Phil.
Steve.
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Paul G
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| posted on 2/1/07 at 11:43 PM |
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have a look here:
http://www.s123613988.websitehome.co.uk/gts40.htm
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Hellfire
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| posted on 2/1/07 at 11:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul G
have a look here:
http://www.s123613988.websitehome.co.uk/gts40.htm
Thanks for that, I'd forgotten to put the link in...............
[Edited on 2-1-07 by Hellfire]
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Fozzie
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| posted on 2/1/07 at 11:45 PM |
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Bit confused here 
Phil,why is there a picture of an MDA GT40 MKII, (Bodied by Chris Melia I believe, but could be wrong)....at the bottom of your post re GTS?
I am obviously missing something here......ah well.........
Fozzie 
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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Paul G
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| posted on 2/1/07 at 11:47 PM |
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I cant download any of the pdf's though....!
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Hellfire
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| posted on 2/1/07 at 11:47 PM |
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Sorry.... a picture of what???
Do you mean to tell me that the GTs-40 car on the GTS website is not one of theirs..........
Phil
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Fozzie
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| posted on 2/1/07 at 11:50 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
quote:
Originally posted by Paul G
have a look here:
http://www.s123613988.websitehome.co.uk/gts40.htm
Thanks for that, I'd forgotten to put the link in...............
[Edited on 2-1-07 by Hellfire]
Aha now I understand....
Dear oh dear! Is that allowed ?
Fozzie
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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Paul G
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| posted on 2/1/07 at 11:52 PM |
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perhaps they've bought the moulds and rights to market it or summat - it does say "The chassis and suspension have been re-specified by
Formula One design engineer and GTS proprietor Darren George "
If it does look like that and you can put a rover v8 in it I'm buying one!!
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Fozzie
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| posted on 2/1/07 at 11:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
Sorry.... a picture of what???
Do you mean to tell me that the GTs-40 car on the GTS website is not one of theirs..........
Phil
Errr ...uummmmm oooeeer it does appear to be a MDA GT40 MKII car on the GTS website then.....oh dear oh dear
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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Hellfire
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| posted on 2/1/07 at 11:58 PM |
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Certainly looks very similar..........
LINK
Phil
[Edited on 2-1-07 by Hellfire]
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scottc
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| posted on 3/1/07 at 12:01 AM |
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You beat me Phil
[Edited on 3/1/07 by scottc]
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Paul G
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| posted on 3/1/07 at 12:04 AM |
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Christ! these cost 45 grand ready built! I will bite their arm off if GTS are offering a locost version (ie I could build it for less than 10
grand!)
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Fozzie
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| posted on 3/1/07 at 12:14 AM |
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It IS MDA's !
I am sure that car was bodied/developed by Chris Melia... not GTS.....
But.. again I could be mistaken....
Fozzie 
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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macnab
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| posted on 3/1/07 at 12:26 AM |
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There is slight differences between the two pic's bonnet catches and hinges, plus the bonnet number two also looks to be again in a slightly
different location...not much in it and I think the wheels are not the same. Maybe this is two copys of a famous race car, bit like copy's of
herbie...
Ones also got a wiper and a different shape of bump in the roof.
[Edited on 3/1/07 by macnab]
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erwe
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| posted on 3/1/07 at 04:40 AM |
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I can't see the pdf files???
I'm interested in the chassis design
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James
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| posted on 3/1/07 at 10:09 AM |
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Most (if not all) of the GT40 replicas I've seen at shows have had chassis and suspension that look more suited to tractors or trailers than
proper race cars. Bugger-all triangulation with no concept of 'adding lightness' just massive chunks of box section.
If GTS release a decent replica of (IMHO) a good looking car, that's got a well designed chassis and running gear... all at a cheap price....
then brilliant! Who could possibly object???
For £4K I'm bloody tempted myself.....
How hard is it to turn it into a Ford GT rather than a GT40 by the way?
And where do I buy a bloody great super charger???
Cheers,
James
[Edited on 3/1/07 by James]
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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oliwb
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| posted on 3/1/07 at 10:10 AM |
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I think you'll find your all wrong. It was Eric Broadley and John Wyer who were and are responsible for the iconic shape not GTS or
MDA......Hats off to GTS for making a copy so affordable....Oli.
If your not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room!
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Fozzie
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| posted on 3/1/07 at 10:23 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by oliwb
I think you'll find your all wrong. It was Eric Broadley and John Wyer who were and are responsible for the iconic shape not GTS or
MDA......Hats off to GTS for making a copy so affordable....Oli.
I dont think that anyone has said that GTS or MDA were responsible for the original shape Oli..
I think, the surprise is that GTS are showcasing the same Shelby owned, colour and number (2) as MDA uk!
It was only in that colour scheme for one race, albeit Le Mans...
When, to the populous at large, the number 6 in light blue and marigold (Gulf colours) driven by Jackie Ickx was more famous...
Ah well.....
Fozzie
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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oliwb
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| posted on 3/1/07 at 10:37 AM |
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Then surely MDA are equally at fault by showing a picture of a car that isn't their's either! However to answer the question I would
imagine its due to expense....its an awful lot cheaper to spray a car solid black and the detail than it is to paint it in the gulf oil colours which
would probably also invoke a lot of copyrights etc.
I think a call to GTS is in order....I want to know if thats the finished car or not....if so I want the drawing pack! I find it quite funny though
that those of you damning it is a rip off haven't said whether you like it or not, merely that there most be some underhanded goings on at GTS.
We've established its obviously a good copy and that its £4K so will you get over the GTS thing enough to stump up? I for one am for the first
time finding myself drawn towards GTS in this case. How long till MK do a take on a classic race car that obviously will be an original piece of work
and not a clone in any shape or form? Oli.
If your not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room!
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scottc
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| posted on 3/1/07 at 10:44 AM |
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I fear the cost of Engine and Transmission will not make this a cheap option.
Can someone correct me? Is it feasable to take a FWD engine and stick it in the back?
Maybe the Boxer engine from a Subaru would be nice :-)
[Edited on 3/1/07 by scottc]
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ned
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| posted on 3/1/07 at 10:48 AM |
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4.2 v8 audi with transaxle would be the budget option to go for imho, saw an engine for £600 the other day, very tempting..
this replica sounds good, I'll be interested to see the chassis design and a demo car at detling or stoneleigh.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Syd Bridge
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| posted on 3/1/07 at 10:54 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scottc
I fear the cost of Engine and Transmission will not make this a cheap option.
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[Edited on 3/1/07 by scottc]
If that makes you wince, try buying the windscreen!!! I notice it's not mentioned in the kit.
And Construction and Use regs (and SVA ) require that the glass adjacent to the drivers seat is made of appropriate safety glass and marked as such.
Those side windows are going to cost a bomb! Widscreen and side windows will make the cost of the kit look very tame!
Cheers,
Syd.
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SeaBass
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| posted on 3/1/07 at 11:15 AM |
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Just to add my 2p worth, the image is a press shot of the Ford Dearborn owned and restored GT40 from the link below; Pictures show a simply stunning
car;
http://www.motorcities.com/contents/06/1966-Ford-GT40-Reliving-Le-Mans-Victory-at-Goodwood_06G4B215828805.html
[Edited on 3/1/07 by SeaBass]
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