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Alan B

posted on 16/10/02 at 01:07 PM Reply With Quote
My site is back to normal

Well it seems to be

http://www.desicodesign.com/meerkat/

Thanks to all who have viewed so far.

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Spyderman

posted on 21/10/02 at 12:53 PM Reply With Quote
And mine is, after NTL very kindly deleted it for me!

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/terry.hill/

Terry

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Alan B

posted on 21/10/02 at 07:22 PM Reply With Quote
Hey, good stuff Terry!

Looking forward to your contributions

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Spyderman

posted on 22/10/02 at 12:32 PM Reply With Quote
Hey Alan!

Get back in that workshop building and spend less time on the internet!

You're almost as bad as me!

Terry

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Alan B

posted on 22/10/02 at 12:47 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Bull
Hey Alan!

Get back in that workshop building and spend less time on the internet!

You're almost as bad as me!

Terry



hmmm...just thought..by answering this it kind of makes your point

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ChrisS

posted on 22/10/02 at 03:05 PM Reply With Quote
Alan

Id love to know what software you used to do your CAD drawings with.

Im in the very early stages of desiging a mid engined kit and have been sketching until now ads i havent found much use in any CAD packages.

Thanks.

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Alan B

posted on 22/10/02 at 11:39 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by ChrisS
Alan

Id love to know what software you used to do your CAD drawings with.

Im in the very early stages of desiging a mid engined kit and have been sketching until now ads i havent found much use in any CAD packages.

Thanks.


Hi Chris, my car is solid modelled in Mechanical desktop 4.0, which at the end of the process produces regular autocad dwg drawings.

What's your project like?

[Edited on 10/22/02 by Alan B]

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Alan B

posted on 25/10/02 at 01:04 AM Reply With Quote
Site update

Just minor progress. Particularly looking for opinions on the rear.

http://www.desicodesign.com/meerkat/Bodywork.htm

Cheers

[Edited on 10/25/02 by Alan B]

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interestedparty

posted on 25/10/02 at 02:08 AM Reply With Quote
Looking good as is IMO, but will you be breaking up the otherwise large flat area below the rear lights with dummy bumper etc?

John





As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!

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David Jenkins

posted on 25/10/02 at 07:45 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Alan B
Just minor progress. Particularly looking for opinions on the rear.



Very nice...
...but you've put the steering wheel on the wrong side!!



david






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stevedenbigh

posted on 25/10/02 at 11:31 AM Reply With Quote
rear of the year

I'll nominate it for 2003

www.rearoftheyearcompetition.com

[Edited on 25/10/02 by stevedenbigh]

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Spyderman

posted on 25/10/02 at 11:37 AM Reply With Quote
Looking good

I think the radius is just right. Any more and it will loose it's shape, and look like a jelly mould!

Agree with John, needs something below lights/number plate area.

What about ducting in the middle 3/4 like on the rear of most new high performance cars?
An example can be found on the rear view of the car in this website;
http://www.coram-automotive.com/
Check specification for image.

Should also help with ground effect and downforce at rear!

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Alan B

posted on 25/10/02 at 01:44 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks Guys.
Great feedback......

Yes, I have plans for the rear..the number plate recess(now done), plus a centre lower duct/opening for the exhaust(s) and lower side vents...

I'll put a sketch up on the site.....
Cheers all, and keep up the comments

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Alan B

posted on 25/10/02 at 02:56 PM Reply With Quote
Ok guys, sketch added...very rough, but you'll get the idea

http://www.desicodesign.com/meerkat/Bodywork.htm

Cheers

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Spyderman

posted on 25/10/02 at 06:14 PM Reply With Quote
more like this

maybe a bit wider than I have shown.[img]a15638-102402_right_rear.jpg[/img]
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Spyderman

posted on 25/10/02 at 06:16 PM Reply With Quote
and this

[img]a15639-102502_rear_sketch.jpg[/img]
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Alan B

posted on 25/10/02 at 09:52 PM Reply With Quote
yep. agreed, looks good...very aggressive...

May have some frame and hinging issues, but definitely worth a look....

Cheers..

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Spyderman

posted on 28/10/02 at 12:26 AM Reply With Quote
Mmm!

I see what you mean!
I just checked your chassis pics.

It is difficult to judge where the body ends and chassis starts from pictures.

That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!


Terry

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Alan B

posted on 28/10/02 at 12:54 AM Reply With Quote
Terry,

Sometimes the best ideas come from not knowing all the constraints. I hadn't considered a diffuser until then because I knew of the space limitations....but I am now, because I think it can be done
You made me consider it....

So no excuses needed...

(edited for illiteracy reasons, AB)

[Edited on 10/28/02 by Alan B]

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