the least expansive super car?

oleg · 03-20-2011, 03:43 PM

So i found this car the GTM by factory five on the internet recently and it sounds like an amazing deal. You can have everything done for around 35k-45k. For the price the performance specs are amazing IMO. I also think its not exactly the best looking car but defiantly something i wouldn't mind having.

GTM Supercar

theDreamer · 03-20-2011, 03:53 PM

Almost all kit cars are cheaper than any factory super cars.
Though really most kit cars just use the LSx engine series which helps cut down the cost a good bit.

ImportConvert · 03-20-2011, 05:42 PM

That Chassis looks like it would collapse if you breathed on it. Not something I want to do over 100mph in.

C6 Z06 frame/chassis for comparison...

Cmike2780 · 03-20-2011, 05:49 PM

Yeah, cause everyone knows steel tubes are weak....

theDreamer · 03-20-2011, 05:50 PM

The design is similar to cars like the Aerial Atom, just they made body panels for it.

CBRich · 03-20-2011, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

That Chassis looks like it would collapse if you breathed on it. Not something I want to do over 100mph in.

C6 Z06 frame/chassis for comparison...

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Seriously? Do you have any idea how many types of motorsports use steel tubing?

oleg · 03-20-2011, 08:06 PM

The while thing about crashing that he brought up, do you guys know if its the same type of metal, velds and design is used as on the race cars?

Lemers · 03-20-2011, 08:13 PM

Looks cool

Dark Sarcasm · 03-20-2011, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

That Chassis looks like it would collapse if you breathed on it. Not something I want to do over 100mph in.

C6 Z06 frame/chassis for comparison...

Baby Jesus cries everytime you post.

Isn't there a Corvette or GM or LS forum you could post in? ugh.

It wouldnt be so bad if you just commented "That Chassis looks like it would collapse if you breathed on it. Not something I want to do over 100mph in."
but when you throw in a pic of a Z06 chassis (which probably wouldnt fair any better at 100mph) it just wreaks of impotence.

you avg 5 post a day and you dont own a 370.
Go away already.

cdoxp800 · 03-20-2011, 09:29 PM

I looked at this about two years ago. The new Gen 2 has lots of improvements since I last looked.
Over all very affordable

Red__Zed · 03-20-2011, 09:55 PM

kit cars always are a good time, and a good deal for a fun car.

Lemers · 03-20-2011, 10:32 PM

Maybe I'll do one when I retire.

oleg · 03-21-2011, 12:30 AM

Here are a few things I found on the second gen model
Vid explaining the changes
YouTube - Gen 2 GTM Overview
All the changes
Second Generation GTM

ImportConvert · 03-21-2011, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Sarcasm

Baby Jesus cries everytime you post.

Isn't there a Corvette or GM or LS forum you could post in? ugh.

It wouldnt be so bad if you just commented "That Chassis looks like it would collapse if you breathed on it. Not something I want to do over 100mph in."
but when you throw in a pic of a Z06 chassis (which probably wouldnt fair any better at 100mph) it just wreaks of impotence.

you avg 5 post a day and you dont own a 370.
Go away already.

Cry me a river. I think you forgot the name of the forum you are in.

Steel tubing is nice, but I would rather a more substantial frame in addition. If steel tubing alone were so great then a lot of high end cars are being built wrong. The reason they use steel tubing is one of cost, not design superiority.

Windex_ · 03-21-2011, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Sarcasm

Baby Jesus cries everytime you post.

Isn't there a Corvette or GM or LS forum you could post in? ugh.

It wouldnt be so bad if you just commented "That Chassis looks like it would collapse if you breathed on it. Not something I want to do over 100mph in."
but when you throw in a pic of a Z06 chassis (which probably wouldnt fair any better at 100mph) it just wreaks of impotence.

you avg 5 post a day and you dont own a 370.
Go away already.

Rep for lawls

03-20-2011, 03:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Almost all kit cars are cheaper than any factory super cars. Though really most kit cars just use the LSx engine series which helps cut down the cost a good bit. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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03-20-2011, 05:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	The design is similar to cars like the Aerial Atom, just they made body panels for it. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-20-2011, 08:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Looks cool __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

03-20-2011, 09:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 18	I looked at this about two years ago. The new Gen 2 has lots of improvements since I last looked. Over all very affordable __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes

03-20-2011, 05:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7626	That Chassis looks like it would collapse if you breathed on it. Not something I want to do over 100mph in. C6 Z06 frame/chassis for comparison...

03-20-2011, 08:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
oleg Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370z 6mt sp Rep Power: 14	The while thing about crashing that he brought up, do you guys know if its the same type of metal, velds and design is used as on the race cars?

03-20-2011, 09:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	kit cars always are a good time, and a good deal for a fun car.

03-20-2011, 10:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Maybe I'll do one when I retire. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

03-21-2011, 12:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
oleg Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370z 6mt sp Rep Power: 14	Here are a few things I found on the second gen model Vid explaining the changes YouTube - Gen 2 GTM Overview All the changes Second Generation GTM

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