Tegiwa Time Attack: Weight Reduction and Rob Boston Joins the Team!
In our last blog post, we discussed the winter makeover of Tsuki, our k-swapped Honda NSX, in preparation for the 2024 Time Attack season. We hinted at a mission to shed some serious weight, and we’re here to tell you we’ve done just that!
Weight Reduction
We’ve been on a relentless quest to reduce Tsuki’s weight by any means possible over the last few years. Pretty much anything that can be chopped out or replaced, has been, so there’s not much more that we can do! However, replacing the standard doors with super lightweight carbon fibre versions was a no-brainer. These doors, including all the windows and hinges, weigh a mere 7.5kg each! This translates to a weight saving of a whopping 10kg per side compared to our previous stripped-out doors, for a total reduction of 20kg.
Of course we didn’t stop there though. We also replaced the rear engine cover with a carbon fibre version instead of the polycarbonate. This shaved off another 10kg, bringing our total weight saving to a remarkable 30kg!
Welcome Aboard, Rob Boston Racing!
If you’ve been following our social media channels, you’ll already know that we’ve welcomed Rob Boston to the Tegiwa Racing team for the 2024 season. Rob is the owner of Rob Boston Racing and a true racing legend, having secured multiple race wins and championships across various series.
His knowledge is invaluable. Not only is Rob an incredible driver, but he and his team are also actively involved in developing Tsuki’s chassis. With Rob’s extensive knowledge and experience, we have the perfect recipe to smash all our previous lap times into oblivion!
Double Dose of Racing Goodness
That’s not all! Rob is also throwing his hat into the ring for the 2024 Time Attack Pro Extreme class in his K-swapped Ginetta G55. Of course, the majority of the parts for this build were all supplied via Tegiwa! We’ll be bringing you more exclusive content on this beast later in the year, so stay tuned!
From Blyton to Brands
With a hugely successful test day at Blyton Park under our belts this week, we’re now in top gear and prepping Tsuki for its next challenge: Brands Hatch in just a couple of weeks!
It was phenomenal to hear the K22 engine roar on the open track, and the test provided some valuable seat time for Luke, our driver.
We can’t wait to share our progress and racing adventures with you throughout the season. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!
