Gms R32 Doco

[djr81]

Another vote for the 1990 livery. Much nicer than the 91 effort.

By the way, what was the number of the chassis Skaife wrote off at the 1990 Australian GP? And does anyone have any photos???

[hrd-hr30]

I have the Bathurst 91 (I think) edition of Auto Fiction with a big story on the Gibson GTRs. I'll scan it for you.

[Jetwreck]

I like both of them...

Go the daggy wheel covers...lol

Edited July 3, 2007 by Jetwreck

[Roy]

They were the Jap spec Nissan/ Nismo wheels. That mob is SA ended up doing the Nissan Motorsport Aus rims for the R32s much like that had for the R31s. I think its the same mob that are doing the wheels for Triple 888 and the Fords?!!!?!?!?

[Jetwreck]

You wouldn't have that mob in SA's name would you?

[Roy]

I think its Auto Tek, or made under contract to Autotek. I know the magnesium wheels for the R31 GTSR cost a small fortune. The japanese used BBS or something, Gibson the locally made rims.

I think the NSW crew is now running them as a result of their 18" Simmons not being correct. So maybe its something R31_Gun can answer quickly through Terry Ashwood. I doubt his rims are used magnesium wheels from 1990

[Duncan]

thats our fake

[sav man]

love the ride hight

[Duncan]

lol standard suspension and no drivetrain will do that everytime

[Beer Baron]

yeah, got to love those wheels. lol. well hey ferrari are using them on their 2007 F1 car so they can't be all bad!

[lotus1]

Some more photos

Asian TCC

Spare GMS engine

[Roy]

Interesting it still has the std rear rack. I assume it has been shimmd up. Also the rear hubs are all GMS, though i thought that GMS Cars used Alcons back in the R32 dats???? (Though im not 100% on that)

I love those rear arms and hubs, and the swaybars etc. So wich i could steal that cradle for my car

[Z1LLA]

I like both of them...

Go the daggy wheel covers...lol

Great pics mate, do you have any more that size?

Also another vote for the 1990 or 1991 scheme...

[gtrtech]

Castalloy in SA used to make the the rims. Terry believes that the moulds are no longer in existence if I remember righty.

Ran into a guy who used to work there a few years back, he remembers the team transporter turning up to pick up their rims.

By the way, awesome find.

Cheers

Edited July 3, 2007 by gtrtech

[31GUN]

Terry, Rod and Chris are running 17"Speedlines at the moment.

The Original Castalloy magnesium wheels are past their use by date. Still ok for wets though.

I do like the 1990 colours but it won the ATCC in 1991 colours.

I think 1991 colours look alright as long as you don't run the dark grey wheels like they did at the start of the year.

Apparently that was Alan Heaphy's idea because he didn't like cleaning wheels....or so the story goes...

IMHO 1991 livery, white wheels, and no restrictions.

It was the year they beat up everything

And Richo and Skaife actually caused quite a bit of panel damage racing each other!

Hooks

[Interloper]

http://www.overflow.250x.com/_framed/250x/overflow/index.htm

good write up on each round of the atc.

(its on the left under "Obakemono Downunder ")

[lotus1]

http://www.overflow.250x.com/_framed/250x/overflow/index.htm

good write up on each round of the atc.

(its on the left under "Obakemono Downunder ")

yep got that one thanks

[31GUN]

Lotus 1, I have a copy of the 1991 ATCC. about an hour and a bit long.

Give us a call if you're interested.

Hooks

[ajrichar]

I like both of them...

Go the daggy wheel covers...lol

I don't suppose you have any more hi-res images like these....?

This GMS doco project looks very interesting. And I love the 1991 'fake' as well. Awesome stuff.

The Japanese do the same with their roadcars.

Edited July 11, 2007 by ajrichar

[dnbutts]

niceeee project, keep the pics coming!