The Cavalier Attitude is a collaborative effort
between GM, Hahn RaceCraft and Rick Bottom Custom Motorsports.
General Motors provided a 2003 Manual Transmission, Ecotec powered
Cavalier. Hahn RaceCraft and Rick Bottom Custom Motorsports were
to take it from there and design a vehicle that represented what
the average street enthusiast wanted a Cavalier to be. The car was
to be something that a typical enthusiast could reproduce in their
own style. The car needed to be stylish, streetable, and powerful
enough to be competitive. Along with several participating
partners, HRC and RBCM had enough resources to do just that and
they packaged it in the Cavalier Attitude.
Rick Bottom Custom Motorsports was founded in 1996
to fill a need in the automotive aftermarket. Many companies
manufacture quality products however they do not have the means or
ability to produce a project vehicle their best advantage. RBCM
was began to build award winning Image Vehicles that have improved
performance, attention getting looks and practical drivability.
Their expertise lies in project vehicle design, planning,
coordination, execution and promotion. They provide companies with
vehicles for prototyping, and R & D feedback that is
invaluable.
RBCM has worked extensively with the Ford Motor
Co. and General Motors. They have provided Alcoa Wheel Products
with booth vehicles for the past seven years.
INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
Autometer Cobalt Series Gauges: 5” Monster
Tach with Shift Light, Fuel Pressure, Boost Pressure, A/F Meter.
Custom installation of gauges by RBCM. The control panel for the
Air Ride Suspension was also installed by RBCM. Installation of
the MTX Stereo system was also performed by RBCM.
This car is being developed as a race version of
the Cavalier, therefore a roll bar was installed into the car by
Rick Bottom. The car is equipped with Konig V Racing Seats.
Future modifications for the Cavalier Attitude
include installation of racing seats and harnesses and a custom
carbon fiber dash.
EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
The Cavalier Attitude sports a body kit by Razzi.
The wing is by California Dreams. Rick Bottom Custom Motosports
then added custom paint and vinyl graphics.
Air Ride suspensions provided an airbag
suspension kit, which allows for the car to be lowered almost to
the ground for shows and lifted for driving.
The wheels on the Cavalier Attitude are Axis
WSM-2 19x 8 Wheels. The tires are BF Goodrich KDW 215-35-19.
PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS
Hahn RaceCraft Intercooled Turbosystem: HRC
Super 16G Turbo, Front Mount intercooler, Intake system with K
& N Filter, 304 Stainless Steel Log style Manifold, 2 1/4”
Powder Coated piping, 500 HP Fuel Pump, VROG Fuel Pressure
Regulator. Turbosystem provides an additional 100 hp. A MBRP 3”
Exhaust complements the turbosystem. The front mount intercooler
is a Hahn RaceCraft exclusive design with an integrated return
chamber allowing for more efficient cooling of the charged air.
Nitrous Express Single port Nitrous System: 100
hp shot of N2O. The car also sports brakes from Stainless Steel
Brake Company. An Optima battery was installed by RBCM.
This car is being used as a prototype for a full
race system for Hahn RaceCraft. Future performance modifications
include, rod and piston upgrades, auxiliary engine management
system, ignition upgrade, larger fuel injectors and the
possibility of 450 hp. This car will be making exhibition and
testing passes at events this summer.
*Some
products listed are legal for sale or use in CA only for
racing vehicles which may never be driven on a public highway.
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