Chris Ridgers
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| posted on 21/3/11 at 05:54 PM |
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RTM: LA BALA comes to UK
Good evening,
I feel as though i should introduce myself, as until now I have been very quiet on the forums.
My name is Chris and over the last few months have been setting up R-Tec Motorsports (RTM) a new company that will introduce a new Kit car into the
UK.
The car which I am sure a lot of you have heard of, or seen before, is the "LA BALA" from GraberCars.
The car has come along way in the last few years and I am now excited to announce the next evolution of the La Bala chassis - the LB2.
Featuring a totally independent front and rear suspension, an integrated SCCA/NASA spec race cage and updated bodywork, this new chassis design
fulfills both street performance and track requirements. The updated LB2 design also offers optional full-size doors for those builders focusing more
on street driving.
Currently at RTM we are building our show car the La Bala "R" which uses the VXR 1.6 turbo engine and 6-speed gearbox.
In the next few weeks will be launching our Website/ Build Blog.
For those of you would can't wait I have included a few sneak pics below..
If you wish to find out more or have any questions feel free to email me at Info@rtecmotorsports.com
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YQUSTA
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| posted on 21/3/11 at 06:18 PM |
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I think that looks 
"If in doubt flat out"
Colin McRae
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GRRR
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| posted on 21/3/11 at 06:22 PM |
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Excellent stuff - good luck with the venture, looking forward to seeing the website and some pricing!
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 21/3/11 at 06:34 PM |
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Hows Steve G? Tell him we all miss him....
Just go back and see that car was designed on this forum.....  Think most had a hand in putting a point over on that design
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Chris Ridgers
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| posted on 21/3/11 at 06:43 PM |
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Steve is very well, although struggling a bit with his back at the moment.
Indeed a lot of input came from this forum so wanted everyone here to be the first to know of our news.
And hope everyone is excited as I am.
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Guinness
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| posted on 21/3/11 at 06:43 PM |
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Great news! and good luck!
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femster87
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| posted on 21/3/11 at 06:59 PM |
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cost please
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matty h
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| posted on 21/3/11 at 07:08 PM |
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looks very nice,will be intrested to see how it develops.keep us posted on progress.
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 21/3/11 at 07:51 PM |
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i asked steve a while back how much it would be to import that bodywork/chassis !!
anyway , is it all made in the us or uk under licence ?
its a very nice looking body shape , a NASP 5 cylinder would go and sound very good .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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Chris Ridgers
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| posted on 21/3/11 at 09:41 PM |
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Currently we import the chassis and bodywork from the US as we don't have the rights to make it here.
[Edited on 21/3/11 by Chris Ridgers]
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hughpinder
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| posted on 22/3/11 at 12:30 PM |
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Always like the look of this car. Will you be getting the roll cage FIA certified, as (I assume) a SCCA/NASA cert isn't usefull this side of the
pond? Looks strong enough though
Regards
Hugh
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Chris Ridgers
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| posted on 22/3/11 at 04:17 PM |
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I also assume that the SCCA/NASA does not mean much over here. Yes we aim to get roll cage FIA certified.
I double checked the info i had today. Referencing the "Blue Book" today I do not think it will be much of a problem
Link if anyone wants to see: http://www.msauk.org/uploadedfiles/msa_forms/bluebooks/11/152-190%20Competitor%20Safety.pdf
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Chris Ridgers
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| posted on 7/4/11 at 07:44 AM |
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RTM Update
Been very busy the last few weeks, bodywork is now hung. Steering and suspension installed.
With our website due to launch in just under 3 weeks, thought I would post a few more pictures of progress until then.
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Tris
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| posted on 7/4/11 at 08:56 AM |
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I so nearly went for one of these, but in the end the hassle of importing and the dollar/pound ratio made me look for easier options.
It is great news for me then that someone has decided to take up the challenge and officially import them - have you looked into IVA'ing one of
these ? Where abouts in the country are you ?
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Chris Ridgers
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| posted on 7/4/11 at 10:05 AM |
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We are currently based in Worcestershire. We plan to IVA the La Bala and have worked hard to make sure it passes. I can't see any major problems
at all. But as with the testing I'm sure something will crop up.
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kendo
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| posted on 7/4/11 at 10:14 AM |
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Are you going to be at the Stoneleigh show?
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Chris Ridgers
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| posted on 7/4/11 at 10:35 AM |
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I'm hoping to make it but I'm sure the la Bala won't be ready by then 
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Fred W B
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| posted on 7/4/11 at 11:38 AM |
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Is it an optical thing, but those rear lower wishbones look like they are missing a diagional?
Cheers
Fred W B
You can do it quickly. You can do it cheap. You can do it right. – Pick any two.
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mgmiller
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| posted on 7/4/11 at 11:51 AM |
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I'm looking for a new kit to build, this may be a contender.
Does it come with any wet weather options?
Whats the cost and what are the engine options?, big v8 maybe :-)
Cheers
mark
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nick205
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| posted on 7/4/11 at 01:03 PM |
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Always thought this was a great development and pleased to see it over here now.
Now where's my hammer, I need to get into that piggy bank!
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Chris Ridgers
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| posted on 8/4/11 at 08:18 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Fred W B
Is it an optical thing, but those rear lower wishbones look like they are missing a diagional?
Cheers
Fred W B
Sorry Fred W B it is my magical camera skills
quote:
Originally posted by mgmiller
I'm looking for a new kit to build, this may be a contender.
Does it come with any wet weather options?
Whats the cost and what are the engine options?, big v8 maybe :-)
Cheers
mark
mgmiller soon as the La Bala is finished next on the list is a removable hard top which is well underway. Check out this videos Steve made awhile ago
show the general shape of a 3piece roof. ( video below)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejhnm5NXCHE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgYSr2V-SDI
You can just about fit any engine you can think of already in america we have a V8 Northstar La Bala (video below)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6eyp0-R1mk
Im not a registered trader on the site yet so don't want to start listing prices, plus this is more informational rather than trying to sell at
the moment. But feel free to email me at info@rtecmotorsport.com
Shame it looks like another nice day outside, another day in the workshop for me
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Chris Ridgers
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| posted on 8/4/11 at 08:21 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
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Always thought this was a great development and pleased to see it over here now.
Now where's my hammer, I need to get into that piggy bank!
Thanks for the comment Nick
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 8/4/11 at 09:42 AM |
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Wow, a transverse v8?! Only an american production car could be big enough to achieve that! 
Nice looking car.
[Edited on 8/4/11 by coyoteboy]
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Alan B
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| posted on 8/4/11 at 10:08 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by coyoteboy
Wow, a transverse v8?! Only an american production car could be big enough to achieve that!
Nice looking car.
[Edited on 8/4/11 by coyoteboy]
IIRC the lambo Muira was a transverse V12.....
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 8/4/11 at 10:56 AM |
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Nice car wonder how the panels would fit on a donor lotus elise chassis.........
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