Its been a while since I reported on the Track Weapon project. I've decided to start a separate Chassis topic as the engine one is probably big enough to slow down most peoples browsers as it loads the pics
The main delay in starting the chassis build has been due to the constructor, JEMS, being saturated with work. Realistically, it is estimated that the chassis will take around a year to build. I hope to include as many innovations as time and budget allow. I'll try and include as much detail as possible on the forum so that people in the GT-Four community can benefit. There may be some 'trade secrets' that remain undisclosed but a hint of mystery is always a good thing 
Build activity over the next year will not be continuous as there will need to be a fair number of bespoke components manufactured. This is not an Evo or Impreza where there are loads of parts available off the shelf but hey, thats why I'm doing this in the first place
Anyone can build a track Evo or Impreza but how many GT-Fours do you see circuit racing? The nearest would be the Time Attack series but even this doesn't have an ST205. Admittedly Adrian at Fensport is running his Gen7 GT4X but it hasn't been built to comply with UK MSA (Motor Sport Association) circuit racing regulations. With the shell in the state you see it here it tipped the scales at a sprightly 1,120kg including most of the engine and transmission.
JEMS were quite impressed with the Toyota design and also the general condition of the shell and say it is better than many they have had to work with. They are even thinking of buying an ST205 themselves as a project car! On another positive note it turned out to be quite easy to source a new roof panel and the coachbuilders will do the specialist job of removing the old roof (including the sunroof) and fitting the new one once the roll cage has been fabricated in-situ.
Exterior
Front
Nose
Rear
Interior
Front
Rear
Side
Door
Jack Compartment
Aerial Compartment
Rear Suspension Turret
At JEMS
More dismantling
Front View
Engine remains
Note the modified UK sump with the oil level converted to take an oil temp sensor
The original 120,000 mile engine showing evidence of twelve years on salty UK roads
Interior view after JEMS had successfully removed the heater/air con units and associated pipework.
The cross bar visible in this view will be replaced by part of the roll cage
, I need you to eliminate the temptation to fit the KYB SuperStreet adjustable suspension to my standard white ST205WRC 
. Wouldn't hear the last of it from Kris 
sorry