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C6-R
The ALMS (American Le Mans Series) is a
racing series affiliated to IMSA (International Motorsports Association). They
race 4 categories of cars, based on those raced in the famous 24 hour of Le
Mans race (Hence the name). There are 4 categories of race cars in the series,
all competing at the same time. The categories are: LMP1 and LMP2 for prototype
purpose built race cars and GT1 and GT2 for production based race cars. The
C6-R Corvettes compete in the GT1 category. The series consist of 11 races, for
driver's, manufacturer's, team and pit crew championships in all 4 categories.
The Pratt & Miller built C6-R was created on the foundation laid by
the C5-R. It debuted in the 12 Hours of Sebring race in 2005. The
factory backed team races 2 cars.
The model: I built this C6R to represent the #4 car (C6R chassis # 4) as I saw it race in the Petit LeMans race in Atlanta in 2006. I started with the Revell C6R kit which represents the show car and modified it for the race version. I included a list of modifications at the end.
What's that in the background?
Ohh, one of the racing driver's just pulled in in his Z06
Unfortunately the interior is not seen after assembly.
Here are 2 pics of it just before assembly
Cobra Colors Velocity yellow, Fujimi BBS RE wheels. Several
acres of SMS Carbon Fiber decals. Studio 27 PE set. My favorite part is the PE
wiper. I just graduated from
decaling 101. I'm disappointed at the wheels. They look good but they are
nowhere near what the 1:1 look like. I won't hesitate to change them if the
correct wheels are available.
Modifications:
Body:
Molded in Naca ducts (rear)
relocated spoiler brackets
license plate area opened
tighter door gaps by adding material to doors and body
Reshaped exhaust shield
aluminum exhaust tips
opened front grille
molded hood pins removed
hood extended to the sides and front for tighter fit
door handles reshaped
aerodynamics diffuser scratchbuilt
Photoetch: spoiler brackets, front grille, mesh in license plate area, race
position lights, body fasteners, hood pins
Photoetch wiper with scratchbuilt base
Added tow hooks (front and back)
Added acetate full lenght windows
removed molded in air connector
Custom made decals for: Klein tools, front and rear skulls, Hella, Katech, GCA,
GCA emblem, NCM, ALMS 2006 logo, rear marker lights, Michelin, Michelin man,
BBS, safety arrows
Wheels:
Kit's OZ wheels replaced with Fujimi BBS RE. Not an exact match (shape or size)
by a long shot but the best I could do for now.
Engine compartment:
Fully wired ignition system
heavily modified split intake plenums
engine top plumbing and wiring
custom made decals for intakes
fully plumbed cooling system
Added cooling hoses
Photoetch radiator
added hood pins receptacles
hose clamps
liberal use of SMS Carbon Fiber decals as per 1:1
Interior:
removed molded in seatbelt and replaced with photoetch harness
machined steering wheel column
wired electronics on steering wheel
machined cooling can top and handle
electronics wiring
added Motorola radio transponder with RF cables
molded nets replaced
air ducts added
custom built Carbon Fiber center console with switches
machined shifter
If
you would like to contact me on this model my e-mail address is:
tatocorvette@hotmail.com
Page updated 09/20/07