bitsilly
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| posted on 10/3/09 at 10:53 AM |
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Best chassis for a Hayabusa?
Have pretty much decided to go the hayabusa route, ideally with a supercharger.
I am looking at old Caterhams to convert as some of the old racers are a good price, but for the money I could build my own locost type. Does anyone
know which chassis does the best job with this engine? I know pretty much all of them probably take a hayabusa but I would like to avoid re-inventing
the wheel if possible. The final car will be as light as possible but with a full cage and track bias but road registered.
I hope this is not seen as one of those light the touchpaper and run threads! I'm not stirring, just curious!
One other consideration is to avoid BIVA I may buy registered kit and transplant??
Any thoughts appreciated.
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 10/3/09 at 11:29 AM |
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Given the choice - i'd have to say MNR VortX RT+
Do i get commission Marc?? 
[Edited on 10/3/09 by Paul TigerB6]
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 10/3/09 at 11:34 AM |
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is the MNR r1 not up to the mark?
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gixermark
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| posted on 10/3/09 at 11:43 AM |
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you'll get 101 opinions...
i'd say a striker - but then I'm biased having owned and raced one, i know how capable they are....
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 10/3/09 at 11:57 AM |
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The best chassis for a Hayabusa engine is a Suzuki Hayabusa frame!
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Hellfire
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| posted on 10/3/09 at 12:20 PM |
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I'd recommend the MK Indy Spec R.
MK Sportscars have a Busa powered Indy R running in the B.A.R.C Championship this year. 
Phil
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coozer
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| posted on 10/3/09 at 01:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Richard Quinn
The best chassis for a Hayabusa engine is a Suzuki Hayabusa frame!
Thats the correct ideal answer....
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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ginger ninja
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| posted on 10/3/09 at 01:54 PM |
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The most radical Busa fitment I've seen is the turbo'd beast that appears in the glossy mags owned by Duncan Cowper ?. There are several
incarnations each more radiacal than the last. Current reported car claims >1000BHP/tonne.
The point is all have been the same car - DAX Rush.
Seems he may be the one to consult in respect of big power and the intrinsic problems encountered.
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James
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| posted on 10/3/09 at 03:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bitsilly
hayabusa route, ideally with a supercharger.
Do people fit superchargers to bike engines?
I was under the impression a supercharger wasn't used for going above about 8000rpm. Which would seem an issue with a bike engine.
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bitsilly
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| posted on 10/3/09 at 04:26 PM |
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I know of two supercharged R1 BECs, both owners swear by them.
I don't know of any supercharged busas, but since starting this thread a few people have suggested a supercharged R1 may be quite a bit lighter
and far cheaper and so a better bet??
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gixermark
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| posted on 10/3/09 at 06:10 PM |
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what are you looking to use the car for ??
i can't see much point in a turbo or supercharger unless its straight line 1/4 mile type thing ???
unless its that - or you just want the technical challenge to do it AND make it realiable I wouldnt bother..
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carpmart
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| posted on 11/3/09 at 04:51 PM |
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Got to be in a Radical! 
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack 
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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bitsilly
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| posted on 11/3/09 at 09:29 PM |
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Complete car with engine £10K on pistonheads!
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gixermark
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| posted on 12/3/09 at 09:22 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by carpmart
Got to be in a Radical!
???
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carpmart
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| posted on 12/3/09 at 09:30 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by gixermark
quote:
Originally posted by carpmart
Got to be in a Radical!
???
?????
You asked for the best chassis for a busa, I said a Radical.
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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