JGTC CUSCO Advan Impreza 2003 model shakedown
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JGTC CUSCO Advan Impreza 2003 model shakedown
3/15-2003 Fuji International Speedway
The second JGTC testing of the season was held in Fuji from 3/14 to 3/15. CUSCO missed the first day of the testing but they managed to put together the car and in the second day, CUSCO showed up to the circuit with their brand new JGTC machine.
The biggest change from last year's machine is that the transmission is mounted in the rear, which makes the weight balance significantly better.
They completed the shakedown test with no major problems.
First race of the season is from 3/29 in Ti circuit. Let's hope they'll finish on the podium.
The spec of the 2003 model
Dimension: 4405mmx1830mm 1100kg
Engine: EJ20 -over 300ps/40kgfm-
Turbo: IHI single
Engine tuner: STi
Radiator: CUSCO
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmisssion: CUSCO sequential 6spd
Clutch: TILTON triple plate
Damper: SHOWA
Spring: CUSCO
Brakes: ALCON 6pod watercooled + PFCpads
Tires: ADVAN 280/710-R18
Rims: RacingHart CP-035MAG 11.0J-18
source:
Katsuo Kobayashi official website (driver) www.k2-box.com
STI www.subaru-sti.co.jp
Cusco www.cusco.co.jp
photo courtesy of www.cusco.co.jp
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I will have some more pics of the car posted here shortly. One of our guys from BOZZ is on the plane back from Japan right now after a visit to CUSCO. He told me he has some pics of the car.
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I will have some more pics of the car posted here shortly. One of our guys from BOZZ is on the plane back from Japan right now after a visit to CUSCO. He told me he has some pics of the car.
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I always love this testing in the beginning of the season.
Unpainted carbon fiber body is beautiful
Can't wait to see the pics your buddy's got.
Man, that roll cage is so small. They are trying to keep the mass as close to the center of the car.
Unpainted carbon fiber body is beautiful
Can't wait to see the pics your buddy's got.
Man, that roll cage is so small. They are trying to keep the mass as close to the center of the car.
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Wow.. Nice.. Lets see how it competes with the rest of the GT300 class.
The GT300 class is a jumble of cars.. The Silvia, the MR-Ss, Vipers, etc. The best that Subaru did that I ever recall was 3rd or 4th and that was like thrice. Lets see if the "Shin-sha" can turn it around!!
Are they using the new model or are they still on a modded version of last years GT300 racer? I also wish they had tried to put in the 2.5l. But, I think that the car has to be JDM right?
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The GT300 class is a jumble of cars.. The Silvia, the MR-Ss, Vipers, etc. The best that Subaru did that I ever recall was 3rd or 4th and that was like thrice. Lets see if the "Shin-sha" can turn it around!!
Are they using the new model or are they still on a modded version of last years GT300 racer? I also wish they had tried to put in the 2.5l. But, I think that the car has to be JDM right?
Tim
I'd say they did pretty well, placing in the top 10 with good consistency.
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I believe it's a brand new car.
regulation has changed significantly this year and now the impreza has transmission in the back.
Other cars has changed a lot too.
NSX has engine mounted longitudinally this year and Supra has V8 NA instead of inline4turbo. It makes me wonder if they are testing out next generation Supra engine....just my thought. GTR has V6turbo..hmm
350Z has entered GT300 this year and it was the fastest car in the test. Other rivals in GT300 are MR-S, Viper, ARTA Garaiya, Vemac, Porsche, RX7, M3GTR, and Mosler.
regulation has changed significantly this year and now the impreza has transmission in the back.
Other cars has changed a lot too.
NSX has engine mounted longitudinally this year and Supra has V8 NA instead of inline4turbo. It makes me wonder if they are testing out next generation Supra engine....just my thought. GTR has V6turbo..hmm
350Z has entered GT300 this year and it was the fastest car in the test. Other rivals in GT300 are MR-S, Viper, ARTA Garaiya, Vemac, Porsche, RX7, M3GTR, and Mosler.
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damn the car looks awesome with the new lights.....i'm just curious...how did they mount the tranny in the back? and how well does it work besides balance out the car better?
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Originally posted by LVT
damn the car looks awesome with the new lights.....i'm just curious...how did they mount the tranny in the back? and how well does it work besides balance out the car better?
damn the car looks awesome with the new lights.....i'm just curious...how did they mount the tranny in the back? and how well does it work besides balance out the car better?
It's RWD, right?
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Did anybody else watch the video on JGTC's website? They said that they plan to bring a race out here to the West Coast in 2004. I hope so, I would love to see these cars in person going at it.