High technology composite widebody conversion for the NSX.

The Cantrell Studios Wide Body Conversion revolutionizes the body for the NSX. Featuring unparalleled construction quality and factory-like fit and finish, the Cantrell Studios Wide Body Conversion is the most advanced aerodynamics package available for the NSX.

The Cantrell Studios Widebody Conversion is a complete departure from conventional aftermarket body panel production using state-of-the-art composites design, materials, and manufacturing.

factory fitment & design:
All panels prototypes were built on factory body panels to insure proper fit and finish. Multi-axis bracing was used to insure uniformity during tooling manufacturing. Tooling (molds) was created with epoxy resin instead of polyester. While this increases the cost and difficulty of manufacturing, it insures that dimensions and fit of the resulting parts are correct. The goals for the production products were to maintain very high quality fit and finish, to produce a very strong but lightweight part, and to keep costs down.

This attention to detail in design leads to the most factory-like fitment quality compared to any NSX aftermarket panel from any company and any country.

engineering sets it apart:
A number of unique features engineered into the design sets the widebody conversion apart. The rocker (side skirt) panels are the first for the NSX that do not require drilling or modification of the body. Factory bolting locations are used. Complete integral bracketry was developed to offer stock fit and finish with out the damage to the body from the drilling that other aftermarket panels require. The available integrated billet race filler is the same type and manufacture as featured on the McLaren F1 supercar. Available high-density polymer chin guard inserts, as found on recent Lamborghini automobiles, protect the front bodywork of the car from steep inclines.

manufacturing:
High technology composite manufacturing is utilized. These bodies are manufactured by a competition race body manufacture. The parts are offered via two types of production. Panels are offered in FRP as well as full vacuum bagged lightweight carbon fiber/Nomex honeycomb/epoxy construction.

The FRP constructed panels feature strategic carbon fiber placement for strength and rigidity. The construction features strong FRP cloth and is unlike anything currently offered for the NSX. Fitment and strength is far superior to any existing aftermarket fiberglass panels offered.

Nothing close to the quality and strength of the carbon fiber/Nomex honeycomb/epoxy construction option is currently offered for the NSX. Using the same technique and materials employed for professional motorsports, these panels set several new precedence for aftermarket body panels offered not only for the NSX, but any production automobile. This type of construction is only seen in aerospace applications and super exotics such as the Ferrari Enzo. The focus on these parts is performance. Unlike other "just for looks" carbon fiber parts, these are functional race-quality replacement panels that set a new first - weight reduction beyond the extremely light aluminum bodywork of the NSX.

pricing:
Despite the high level of quality, the widebody conversion is priced below existing complete body conversions for the NSX.

key advantages:
1. the most advanced aftermarket body panel construction and quality available
2. features such as epoxy tooling and carbon fiber reinforcement result in very high strength, consistent, and proper fitting panels
3. lightweight construction (vacuum bagged carbon/epoxy results in approximately 30lbs of weight savings)
4. advanced mounting hardware bracketry does not require drilling into the body and uses factory mounting points - all existing aftermarket bodywork requires drilling and modification of the body
5. accessible jacking points allow easy access for raising car and keeps body above floorpan away from damage - most existing aftermarket bodywork sits below the frame, exposing itself to damage.

The conversion option is available to replicate the JGTC 2003 GT NSXes from Japan. The fenders and bumper is stretched several inches for additional wheel clearance and aggressive stance. A less aggressive widened front fender kit is available for use with stock-dimension bumpers (soon to be released).

widebody conversion system:
The widebody conversion bodywork kits include the wide front bumper, wide front fenders, wide rocker panels and mounting kit, quarter panels, bumper molding kit, and required mounting hardware.

widebody conversion options:
Various options are available for the widebody conversion including a billet race filler, chin guard inserts, and lighting. Please click for more.

choosing your bodywork:

FRP: (click for individual pricing)	High strength FRP cloth/matte construction offers high quality fit and finish. Economical, easy to paint, yet built to higher standards than existing FRP aftermarket panel options. Features strategically placed carbon fiber reinforcement for strength.
primered CFRP/Nomex honeycomb/epoxy: (click for individual pricing)	Professional motorsports quality bodywork constructed from carbon fiber and Nomex honeycomb for high strength and durability with minimal weight. Carbon fiber weave is optimized for high tensile strength and weight optimization. The layup results in irregular weave patterns. Weaves are concealed by primered surface - this bodywork is intended for painting. Honeycomb reinforcement features matrix properties which results in similar strength to a solid substance with substantial less mass. Parts are manufactured with epoxy resin. Epoxy resin has 2.5-3 times the flexural modulus of polyester resin. This results in much higher resistance to impact, structural rigidity, and consistency. Despite the additional cost and difficulty in working with this material, the benefits are tremendous. This construction results in lower mass than the factory aluminum bodywork with up to 5 times increase in strength. Body panels are vacuum bagged. Under high vacuum, excess resin is evacuated resulting in optimal weight.
exposed CFRP:	Utilizing the same construction techniques above, components are manufactured with a focus on maintaining consistent weave pattern while optimizing weight. This highly technical and labor intensive process requires a significant increase in manufacturing effort before, during, and after production. Body panels post manufacturing are screened, prepped, refinished, and polished. This process alone doubles the time required for production alone. Available by special arrangement only, please contact us.

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