Beardy
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| posted on 24/9/16 at 08:22 PM |
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exocet concept
I am part way through building an Exomotive exocet in the US.
I have always considered building a Locost and like fabricating, but am just not that good. I am also critical of any approach that would result in
me screwing up suspension geometry (via my own inabilities). So the concept of taking front and rear subframes from the MX-5/Miata and retaining
the geometry is attractive. Particularly true given the PPF approach that Mazda uses.
Are there any other kits or projects like this?
Has anyone thought of taking the NC under-pinnings and coming up with a full bodied seven (Fury-esque)?
just curious.
cheers
Beardy
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ettore bugatti
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| posted on 26/9/16 at 09:07 PM |
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Only NC based kit I'm aware of is the Healy Enigma:
http://www.healydesigns.co.uk/#fndtn-Factory
Personally, I like the looks of the Bauer Catfish
http://bauerltd.com/
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Beardy
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| posted on 26/9/16 at 09:51 PM |
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Thanks,
I was more thinking of as a basis for a locost-esque chassis build rather than a kit.
The subframes are heavy but solve all the major issues of suspension design with something that works well. There are tubular subframes available
from V8roadsters, so that gets rid of the `heavy' issue. As a starting place for a front engine rwd car its an elegant solution that gives
well proven results and provides access to a multitude of suspension and brake options. It appears to take a lot of the potential grief out of a
chassis build so I am surprised that more haven't tried this approach.
cheers
Beardy
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