The Firman RFR-FB/F-1000 Race Car

Introduced in 2009, the Firman FB/F-1000 has already proven to be one of the fastest club racing cars ever built. Built from decades of experience from one of the world's leading race car manufacturers, Ralph Firman, the RFR-FB/F-1000 won in it's US race debut and also took first place honors at the American Road Race of Champions as well as settting numerous lap records and pole positions during the year.

Firman West Cars can provide several engine packages for the RFR-F1000 from the latest 2009/2010 Suzuki to 2007/2008 and earlier Suzuki engine packages.

Firman F1000 Standard Specifications









Chassis
  • Multi-tubular stepped spaceframe chassis fabricated in 4130 chrome-moly steel incorporating a high specification bonded and riveted aluminium undertray. The chassis complies with the FIA crash test requirements for 2009.
  • Can Comfortably fit 6'5 driver 250lbs+ with room to spare
Nose
Structure
  • Aluminum crush box and advanced composite nose all complaint with the current FIA nose box / crash structure requirements.
Bodywork
  • 12 piece colour impregnated GRP in a full range of colours.
Suspension
  • Triangulated upper and lower wishbones in rolled steel aerofoil section with aluminium front uprights incorporating 50 mm ID double angular contact bearings. Pushrod suspension operating through aluminium rockers to the dampers. Blade adjustable anti-roll bars.
Steering
  • High ratio bespoke T-rack and pinion unit which allows a direct one-piece collapsible steering column to the current FIA F3 specification.
Gear Shift
  • 6-speed sequential gearbox with standard cockpit mounted gear shift lever.
Brakes
  • Ventilated 4-pot AP racing callipers acting on 265 mm diameter ventilated discs, front and rear.
  • Cockpit adjustable balance bar.
Dampers
  • Non-adjustable Bilsteins set up with factory spring rates.
Aerodynamics
  • Complete aerodynamic package has been fully optimized with CFD airflow analysis (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and real world R&D.
  • Front: one piece composite anhedral front wing with adjustable flaps, shoes and end-plates.
  • Rear: adjustable 3-element aluminium wing structure using FIA F3 profiles complemented by a diffuser.
  • Stepped floor bib/splitter.
  • Adjustable F3-Style barge boards
Cooling
  • One aluminium water radiator
  • One 36-row aluminium oil cooler located and ducted in the side pods.
  • Sidepod Aero chimney cooling ducts & aero chimney covers
  • Lower engine bay cooling gills with adjustable block-off plates.
Drive Train
  • Drive from the differential via 4 tripot joints and 2 bespoke driveshafts.
Wheels
  • Front: 8 x 13 one-piece OZ Magnesium Alloy (7.8lbs)
  • Rear: 10 x 13 one-piece OZ Magnesium Alloy (9.4lbs)
Fuel System
  • 8.7 gallon (33 litre) capacity ATL fuel cell incorporating an internal high pressure fuel pump wired through the ECU isolating the pump when the engine is stopped.
    The fuel cell complies with FT3-1999.
Electrical
  • Full Chassis wiring harness seamlessly integrated.
  • Varley red top dry-cell battery.
  • Airbox and airbox mounting harware.
  • Pre-mounted cockpit control switches (engine light, starter, fuel pump)
  • Neutral Light
  • Connectivity direct to engine ECU harness
Safety
  • 6-point safety harness.
  • 2.25 litre on-board fully plumbed electrically operated Lifeline fire protection system.
  • Head protection moulding compatible with Hans device.
  • Detachable roll-over hoop designed to current FIA F3 safety regulations
Engine Kit

Includes all these components that are required to install a 2009 Suzuki GSXR-1000 motorcycle engine:

  • Car wiring harness
  • Fuel pump and regulator
  • All plumbing and fittings for fuel lines
  • In-line fuel filter and fuel sample port
  • All plumbing hoses and fittings for water lines
  • All plumbing hoses and fittings for oil system
  • Custom stainless steel exhaust system
  • Chain driven linkage and drivetrain assembly
  • All additional brackets and hardware
  • Remote oil tank
  • Custom-fit oil/water catch tank
  • Stainless steel header system(4 into 2 into 1 - equal lengths)
  • DID chain, split sprocket & chain scatter guard

RACING PRODUCTS
RFR Custom Dry Sump for the 2009/2010 Suzuki
GSXR-100 Engine

The RFR Dry Sump is the only track tested and proven reliable dry sump for the 2009/2010 Suzuki GSXR-1000 engine available on the market today.

In development for more than a year and with more than one season of on track testing and racing completed, the RFR Dry Sump has an outstanding record of accomplishment, including winning the first race it ever competed in.

The RFR Dry Sump was developed by Ralph Firman Racing in the United Kingdom in cooperation with Firman West Cars and George Dean Dyno Services for racing applications using the 2009/2010 Suzuki GSXR-1000 engine.

The RFR Dry Sump Kit includes the Firman West Cars Suzuki engine modification kit. The modification kit was developed after extensive testing and dyno to eliminate pressure drops and ensure the engine maintains a constant 60 psi optimal operating temperature even while experiencing high lateral g's during cornering.

Firman West Cars is the sole distributor for the RFR Dry Sump in North America.
Firman West Cars F1 Style
Paddle Shifter

The Firman West Cars F1 Style Paddle Shifter System is a custom made air-assisted paddle shift system that was designed to Firman West Cars' Specifications.

The paddle shift system provides an absolute no-fault shift mechanism that cuts the engine ignition between shifts along with rpm matching shift points that eliminates all potential over-revs, providing seamless gear transitions.

The paddle shift system design allows for a complete no-lift driving application for both upshifts and downshifts. The driver is not required to lift off the throttle in between gear shifts as is the case with many less sophisticated paddle shift systems.

The paddle shifter system mounts directly to the steering wheel allowing the driver complete freedom of movement while driving, providing an F1 tactile feel and shift response that gives the driver confident feedback with each shift engaged.

The paddle shift system also reduces wear and tear on the gearbox extending the life of gearbox and engine.
Engines

Firman West Cars can supply several different types of Suzuki engines to fit your needs, including the latest 2009/2010 Suzuki GSXR-1000 engine.

The Suzuki 2009/2010 GSXR-1000, 191bhp, standard specification ECU with custom wiring harness.

The 2009/2010 Suzuki GSXR-1000 engine is an all new design that is smaller and lighter than previous models, while increasing both horsepower and compression.
 
The compression ratio has been increased from 12.5.1 to 12.8:1. The engine employs several design changes to improve reliability including the use of enlarged titanium valves, forged pistons, shot-peened conrods and the Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM)-plated cylinders which are integrated into the crankcase, reducing friction and improving heat transfer, durability and ring seal.

In addition to 2009/2010 Suzuki engines, Firman West Cars can provide a range of other engine options including 2007/2008 Suzuki GSXR-1000 and earlier model Suzuki engines upon request.
 

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Fuel Management
  • The Bazzaz Performance Z-Fi Fuel Control Unit differs significantly from what is currently available in the marketplace in a number of ways.
  • It is a plug and play unit that piggy-backs onto the stock ECU. Each unit comes with an application specific harness that utilizes OEM connectors for simple installation, and comes pre-programmed for either the stock exhaust or a slip-on.
AIM Data Dash
  • AIM Instrumentation wheel with digital dash display integrated into wheel.
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Data Logging
  • Data logging systems from AIM, CDS, Pi available.
Ohlins Shock
Upgrade
  • Ohlins Latest Twin-Tube design & solid piston TTX36 Shock Upgrade for Full Rebound & Compression Dampening Adjustability.
Muffler
  • Removable & replaceable core for easier, faster repacks & rebuilds
  • One-piece main housing allows extensions or turnouts to be welded directly to the outlet pipe without sacrificing rebuildability
  • One-piece main housing allows positioning the muffler anywhere in a system
  • "Floating core" allowing clamp to and rigid mounting of the outlet pipe without risk of core damage
Tires
  • Goodyear, Hoosier, Cooper-Avon etc. slicks and/or wet weather race tires.
Primary and Secondary
Sprockets
Ratios
& Chain
  • Primary engine and custom fit 2-piece CNC-machined secondary differential sprocket ratios available
  • High-Quality DID 530 replacement chain
Aluminum
OZ rims
  • One-piece aluminum OZ rims.
Magnesium
OZ rims
  • One-piece Magnesium OZ rims. Lighter & stronger than the Aluminum rims.
Front Lift Jack

Custom RFR-Designed front lift jack dolly
Rear Lift Jack

Custom RFR-Designed rear lift jack dolly
Toe Alignment Bar

Custom RFR-Designed Toe Alignment String Bars
Lift Bar

Custom RFR-Designed at-track lift bar