David Jenkins
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| posted on 21/2/07 at 05:07 PM |
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Gaz,
I agree with Steve - don't lose sight of your original concept as it had many original ideas. There is a danger that your design will get
watered down as time goes on and you get more and more diverse opinions.
Remember - a camel is a horse designed by a committee!
It does look good though... 
cheers,
David
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907
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| posted on 21/2/07 at 08:51 PM |
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Hi Gaz.
It's looking good.
Love the shape of the front corner. The bumper blending up to the nose makes the
air intake hole look a different shape from the side than from the front. Cool.
Have you toned down the front edge of the side scallop?
That's a unique feature. I'd keep it sharp. (IMHO of course)
The light position looks a lot better too.
ATB
Paul G
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 21/2/07 at 09:29 PM |
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locost design
Thanks for thr pics of the SAAB steve I like that ALOT.
Point taken on the side, I need to try the skoop again in a different way.
I will get there in the end.
Two weeks in, three months to go.
thanks for the comments.
Keep them comming.
GAZ
BTW David, bring back the emu!
[Edited on 21/2/07 by Gaz 1977]
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 07:04 PM |
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locost design
here are the latest
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 07:06 PM |
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locost design
and the side.
the car phone is a bit big.
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 07:06 PM |
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locost design
and another
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 07:09 PM |
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locost design
and finally the rear.
as usual its all work in progress so all comments would be great
GAZ
 
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chrisg
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 07:12 PM |
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Looking good mate.
You know we're all sitting here waiting for you to post every night don't you?
I like the widow treatment but I'd lose the built in calculator!
Cheers
Chris
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 08:42 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by chrisg
I like the widow treatment ...
Please tell me the best way to treat a widow... 
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chrisg
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 08:47 PM |
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Ah yes that.
I meant wiNdow.
I once got a stiff neck sleeping next to an open French widow.
But that's another story
Cheers
Chris
Actually I wish I'd just edited the original post and made YOU look silly!
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macnab
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 01:10 PM |
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You know from this angle I can't fault a single thing, its just spot on.
Will this shell be put into production? As I would be interested in getting one for my indi, what’s the intended wheelbase and track?
This is a fascinating thing to watch
The thing I like is that it's really a very low and small car, would look stuning in real life.
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AvonBelgium
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 01:31 PM |
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Nice design,
In profile it looks alot like a 8c, witch a very nice car
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 02:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by chrisg
Actually I wish I'd just edited the original post and made YOU look silly!
No need - I can do that all by myself...
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 06:07 PM |
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Thanks for the comments once again.
I have done a little work on the front end today but forgot to take my camara to the workshop. (BUGGER)
As for the wheelbase and track it is the same as the Haynes book chassis. (old book sorry Chris) I have left the book at uni and I cant remember off
hand. (AGAIN BUGGER)
It would be nice once the design is finished to see it full size. If I could find an interested company i would be a very happy man.
Anyway I thought i might post some pics of the chassis.
Thanks to everyone
GAZ.
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 06:09 PM |
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and the back
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 07:09 PM |
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Just a thought would it be possible to run the exhaust up the transmission tunnel?
Thanks
GAZ
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JoelP
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 12:47 AM |
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might cause issues with any wiring or fuel pipes in the tunnel, though these could be relocated if required. Would need insulating though id guess.
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907
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 07:51 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Gaz 1977
Just a thought would it be possible to run the exhaust up the transmission tunnel?
Thanks
GAZ
Hi Gaz.
As well as the issues that JoelP has raised there's also the issue of the need for space for the suspension travel on a solid axled car.
The rear end of the prop could well have 50 / 75mm of up & down movement.
I know you will not be keen on the idea of an external exhaust as it will detract from the shape of the body
but a Cobra style can might be the only answer for a book chassis. Some of the plain 3" pipe ones look quite good IMHO.
Googled images below.
Atb
Paul G
aka Dad
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 09:18 AM |
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exhaust
Its just a thought really.
If i run it under the car i will have issues with ride height. The tunnel on my chassis is open underneith which would aid cooling.
I could run it under the fibreglass sill but once again there are problems with cooling.
I can have side pipes but if i can avoid it i think i will, I dont think they will work with the design, Thanks for the pics though
Or I could have short pipes that exit through the vents behind the front wheels.
I am open to sugestions
Thanks chaps.
Oh I went to the SMART garage today and measured the Roadster's front screen, and I think it will fit, i might even be able to use the
wipers.
Thanks again
GAZ
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chriscook
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 09:24 AM |
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Could you not put the exhaust inside the sill as the Fury and Phoenix do. It means you need to put heat shield inside the sill and NOT heatwrap the
manifold.
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 09:32 AM |
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It could be a plan
If it was in the sill i could almost exit the pipes where i want.
Thanks
GAZ
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 26/2/07 at 06:34 PM |
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LOCOST DESIGN
well here are the latest pics
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 26/2/07 at 06:34 PM |
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and the side
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 26/2/07 at 06:37 PM |
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and the rear 34
all work in progres
any comments would be very much appreciated.
 
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gottabedone
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| posted on 27/2/07 at 08:19 PM |
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Exhaust
Hey Gaz,
The Vipers have a nice discrete side pipe arrangement, maybe some inspiration from there?
Keep up the good work
Steve
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