New Astra VX-R Racer at Racer Industries

[Racer Industries]

Hi All

Thought I would post some pics of our new VX-R racecar.

We have built this from a genuine VX-R and have just shipped it to Dubai to race in a 24hr touringcar race in January.

The mods include engine work by Cragsted performance, Forged Pistons, H-Beam Rods, Ballance shaft deletion.

Garret GT28 Turbo upgrade inluding cast manifold. Light weight flywheel and SACHS clutch. CES fitted a stainless 3" system with twin dump pipe.

MCA adjustable dampers and Team Dynamics rims with 235 40 18 Dunlop slicks. We have fitted the whiteline rear adjustable bar also.

Transmission is standard but we have added a Quaife ATB.

Power ended up at 365 BHP , and we have stripped everything out to get the weight down to 1100kg.

We have a custom MOTEC system including Engine management with Drive By Wire, traction control, boost control (driver adjustable) and have retained the factory ABS and Electronic power steering.

The car is great to drive and very fast.

The race is in early January so we are looking forward to see how it goe.

If anyone is intersted I do have all the standard VXR parts that we pulled of (seats trim etc)

Cheers

Ryan

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[glider]

welcome to OA, look forward to seeing some pics of the car!

and expressing interest in seats ;)

-edit-

and now that I can see pics, also interested in steering wheel

[sooty]

Welcome to OA mate

[kabel]

Welcome !

[gmonkey]

SHOW ME PICS!!! please :p ahhaa

[ChrisMaz]

OH MY GOD.... Welcome to OA. Can't wait to see this in action. PHWARRR thats a mean VXR....

SHOTGUN the brakes!

What race is it going to be entered in exactly?

[mr corsa]

nice work there but personally i would of located the motec inside the cabin alot more safer !
what sought of power is at the wheels?

[gman]

Mate very impressive....You've basically gone where I'm heading with mine... :thumbs:

What Garrett are you running at the moment??
Was the 365BHP at the fly or the wheels??

[Nurb608]

Welcome to the site!

One question to start with, just out of curiosity, how come you had to delete the balance shaft if it was an original vxr? The Z20LEH doesn't have one to begin with.

Nice choice on the rims though ;) Can't wait to see how it goes.

[metry]

that is a very nice vxr you got. welcome to oa

[guy 27]

Welcome to OA.

Keep us posted on when and where we can see it racing in Aus. :)

[tomtom]

Welcome to OA

Very cool i like :)

[Hoss]

Welcome to OA and good luck with the racing. Love those wheels.

[xplosv57]

Another Nurb accounted for....

WOW, that is one awesome race car, good luck in Dubai!!

[boorny88]

welcome to oa and nice car good luck with your race

[XLR87N]

i may need new pants after seeing that machine

[Racer Industries]

Hi

Thanks for the post.

It has 365 at the flywheel. would be more if I ran the boost up, but for a 24hr race 365 is OK. It has a GT38RS (disco potatoe)

Ryan

[Racer Industries]

We put it under the bonnet to save weight. The Factory ECU is normally under the bonnet on most cars anyway

Ryan

[Nurb608]

We put it under the bonnet to save weight. The Factory ECU is normally under the bonnet on most cars anyway

Ryan

Hey Ryan,

What are you running off the ECU? Just the motor or everything including the windows etc?

[Racer Industries]

Hi Thanks for the post. We run the LER motor, cause they are easy to get. In australia we have been racing as and SRiT for a few years with another car.

We also add the under piston cooling

Cheers

Ryan

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vrx0s9SbhxuWYbHiHMT-XzjOi9KxFmGhN56elv0DX0U?feat=directlink

[03srit]

welcome and wow! nice car!!

[Racer Industries]

We use the ECU for the Engine only. We have a motec Power Distribution Module and the SDL 3 Dash to control the rest.
In the SRi T, we still run the factory ECU in piggybak so it can work the other modules on the car , but in this car we control the Power steering, alternator and ABS directly from the motec.
The car does not have moveable windows

Ryan

[Nurb608]

We use the ECU for the Engine only. We have a motec Power Distribution Module and the SDL 3 Dash to control the rest.
In the SRi T, we still run the factory ECU in piggybak so it can work the other modules on the car , but in this car we control the Power steering, alternator and ABS directly from the motec.
The car does not have moveable windows

Ryan

Cheers Ryan ;)

That gives me what i need to progress further with my tuning :D

[Racer Industries]

We are actually the agent for the wheels (Team Dynamics) We can get them for Astra in 17 x 7.5 and 18x8. I believe 19 is also available, but I have never got any. This car runs the 18x8, but the Sri T we race uses the 17x7.5, we found it a little quicker with the smaller tyres

Ryan

[Racer Industries]

If you are adding a Motec, we could help you out a little. We used Motec cause the DBW throttle was the best. I interfaced it with the Factory ABS to get wheel speed info so we also have traction and launch control

Ryan

[gman]

I was going to ask about the rims?? Any prices on the 17's??

Also, what Garrett are you running?? GT2871R or GT2860RS etc??


If you are adding a Motec, we could help you out a little. We used Motec cause the DBW throttle was the best. I interfaced it with the Factory ABS to get wheel speed info so we also have traction and launch control

Ryan

I looked at the Motec but went with a Vipec V88 instead...Same reasons, ran the DBW throttle and picked up the stock wheel speeds too...The Vipec was a personal chice and the engine builder I use loves them... :)

[poita]

I was going to ask about the rims?? Any prices on the 17's??

Also, what Garrett are you running?? GT2871R or GT2860RS etc??


Hi

Thanks for the post.

It has 365 at the flywheel. would be more if I ran the boost up, but for a 24hr race 365 is OK. It has a GT38RS (disco potatoe)

Ryan

;)

[Racer Industries]

The steering wheel was cut up to Manufacture the Boss to ad the OMP racing Unit, so it is gone. The seats and rest of the trim are all fine. Car only had 3000 k's on it when I got it.
You can PM me if you are interested

Ryan

[Nurb608]

We are actually the agent for the wheels (Team Dynamics) We can get them for Astra in 17 x 7.5 and 18x8. I believe 19 is also available, but I have never got any. This car runs the 18x8, but the Sri T we race uses the 17x7.5, we found it a little quicker with the smaller tyres

Ryan

Alot of people would be interested on prices direct in aus for this as most of us get them from the uk such as myself ;)


If you are adding a Motec, we could help you out a little. We used Motec cause the DBW throttle was the best. I interfaced it with the Factory ABS to get wheel speed info so we also have traction and launch control

Ryan

Where abouts are you guys? Interested in interfacing the M84 running in parellel with the factory ecu to keep all functions but able to tune the motor for club events.

[Racer Industries]

I believe it is the 60rs turbo. Se image attached
17" wheels are around 420 a piece. I think i have some Satin Black ones in stock

Ryanhttp://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Iaqtd-AIGsG0LhwYs976_DjOi9KxFmGhN56elv0DX0U?feat=directl ink

[gman]

Hi

Thanks for the post.

It has 365 at the flywheel. would be more if I ran the boost up, but for a 24hr race 365 is OK. It has a GT38RS (disco potatoe)

Ryan


Opps, I missed this post... :) OK I'm dumb...Sorry Ryan..My bad...

Mines running a GT2860RS too, but I added a Tial turbine housing (& external watsegate) and billett compressor wheel...I have a GT2871R but to much lag for a circuit car...I'm not doing 24hrs, but thinking about IPRA and the restrictor make anything bigger than a GT2860 useless anyway!! :(

I'll get back to you on the wheels....But very interested...

[Racer Industries]

We are on the gold coast

Interfacing an M84 is possible. Basically we take all the inputs in tandem so the factory ECU still thinks it is running the engine. We control the DBW, Injectors and Coils. It worked pretty seamlessly in the SRi-T, although that was with the M800, but I am sure M84 would be OK

You can PM me here for contact or www.racerindustries.com

[MatsHolden]

welcome ryan. glad to see you've preppd another astra race car. I'm guessing you're the mcleod crew who had the sri-t entered in the bathurst 12 hour the past couple of years? Any plans on entering this one inthe 12 hour?

[guy 27]

welcome ryan. glad to see you've preppd another astra race car. I'm guessing you're the mcleod crew who had the sri-t entered in the bathurst 12 hour the past couple of years? Any plans on entering this one inthe 12 hour?

2010 results
12
http://www.bathurst12hour.com.au/cars/50.jpg
50
G.McLeod/P.McLeod/R.McLeod
Racer Industries
Holden Astra SR-I Tu
Class D
Laps 192

Total 12:02:29.8644

Fastest 2:42.2718
lap 27

[Nurb608]

We are on the gold coast

Interfacing an M84 is possible. Basically we take all the inputs in tandem so the factory ECU still thinks it is running the engine. We control the DBW, Injectors and Coils. It worked pretty seamlessly in the SRi-T, although that was with the M800, but I am sure M84 would be OK

You can PM me here for contact or www.racerindustries.com

Cheers Ryan.

Yeah, the M84 is pretty much the same with a few less data logging capabilities so should be the same.

Don't suppose you visit Melbourne? lol :D

Good luck with the racing as we all support anyone running our type of cars ;)

And anything you can offer the forum would be greatly appreciated, just have a chat to poita to work out some details if you want as we would be greatfull for any assistance anyone can offer :D

[Racer Industries]

Cool, would be good to see some shots of yours. I have thought of IPRA, but I think the restrictor is a joke. Specially when some of those cars make 600hp un restricted V8
I think I will keep this one for endurance circuit racing

Ryan

[Racer Industries]

Another Pic of the front end

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[Racer Industries]

Yeah, no probs Racer Industries would be happy to support the forum. We have some good sources for supply for the AH astras and plenty of bits and pieces. If anyone is considering race prepping a car we could help them out also

If someone wants to call me at Racer Industries, I would be happy to look at some advertising or whatever


Ryan

[Nurb608]

Another Pic of the front end

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Wished mine looked that clean at the front end ;)

[poita]

Yeah, no probs Racer Industries would be happy to support the forum. We have some good sources for supply for the AH astras and plenty of bits and pieces. If anyone is considering race prepping a car we could help them out also

If someone wants to call me at Racer Industries, I would be happy to look at some advertising or whatever


Ryan

Will be in touch mate

[Nurb608]

Yeah, no probs Racer Industries would be happy to support the forum. We have some good sources for supply for the AH astras and plenty of bits and pieces. If anyone is considering race prepping a car we could help them out also

If someone wants to call me at Racer Industries, I would be happy to look at some advertising or whatever


Ryan


Glenn/Pete, this is over to you two :D

[Racer Industries]

We have not decided on the 12hour yet. We have been flat out getting ready for the 24hr in Dubai. But I still have the SRiT here so we may run it.
We will be upgrading the SRI T to VX-R spec because they changed the class rules. So we will be racing here in the Championship next year, but the car will be entered as a VX-R

Ryan

[Racer Industries]

Thanks V Much. We will have a blog on the webpage www.racerindustries.com from about the 13 Jan 2011. That will keep everyone informed

Cheers


Ryan

[gman]

Glenn/Pete, this is over to you two :D

Ryan, I'll be on touch shortly.. :)

[Nurb608]

Love the full wheel mark half way down the side :D

http://www.supercars.net/gallery/119513/2580/978107.jpg

[gman]

As Harry Hogg said:

"Rubbin' son is racin'!!" :lol:

Car looks good though...

[metry]

Love the full wheel mark half way down the side :D

howd they manage that

[Nurb608]

No idea! Looking at how high up it is either they were turning left very hard or the other car had a wheel right up in the air!

[Nurb608]

And something I wasn't aware of! http://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/index.php?act=latestNews&article=62

[kabel]

And something I wasn't aware of! http://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/index.php?act=latestNews&article=62
Saw that last week,was trying to get some higher res photos but no luck !

[[OPCSRi]]

Great result and a great little race car guys.

[poita]

Hows the rocket doing?

[Nurb608]

Hows the rocket doing?

I think theyre at Philip island this weekend?

edit:- Yup

Entry List for 6 hour

Class A
Pollicina - Evo IX RS
Wilson Brothers - STI 05
TMR Australia - Evo X RS
Thomas - Evo IX RS

Class B
Robinson - FPV FG F6
Morcom - BMW 335i
GWS - BMW 335i
Mathew Holt - HSV VZ GTS

Class C
Osborne - MPS 3
Osborne - MPS 3
GWS - BMW 130i
GWS - BMW 130i
Grand Prix MPS 3
Racer Industries - HSV VXR

Class D
Kirkham - Fiesta XR4
Keene - Mini Cooper S
Gray - Corolla Sportivo
Gartner - Renault Clio
McGill - Toyota Celica

Class E
Gray - Toyota Echo
Pedders - Proton Satria

Class I
Brendon Cook - Mini JCW
Beric Lynton - Mini JCW

[Nurb608]

Congrats to Ryan and the guys on an 11th outright at Britcar on the weekend!

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Thanks to Jonathan Shield over in the UK for the pit pics!

All results here for anyone interested http://www.britcar24hr.co.uk/cms/e107_plugins/content/files/timings/2011/SILV24HR/Silverstone_Britcar_24HR_113963.pdf

[gman]

Nice work...

[Nurb608]

Nice work...

I want his body kit lol.

[gman]

I know where you can get the bonnet vent from.. ;)

But yeah it looks v.nice!!

[Nurb608]

Subaru? lol

[kabel]

Great result !

[CNBLU]

That car is porn, love the kit

[gman]

Subaru? lol

Made for as universal fit by a UK company, Carbon Mods.

[Nurb608]

Good pic and not so good vid of the car catching fire at Catalunya a few weeks ago!

http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt57/nurb608/Veccy%20C/Cars/1b0854f0dc068742d45d1fdd8b812a2c_o.jpg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVzEwhlRVFc

[metry]

:( thats sad. did they figure out what caused the fire?

[Nurb608]

:( thats sad. did they figure out what caused the fire?

Not 100% sure, but they did great work getting it all fixed up for the Britcar 24hr. Just saw that 4 driveshaft changes were required for that event too and they still came in with an awesome result!