Alan B
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 01:41 PM |
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What do think so far?
Hi guys, I've just been playing with some rendering on my Tiki project...some of it isn't done yet, body work, seats etc....but some is done
and not shown like the rear suspension....So there is lot missing but I trying to gauge response so far.....
Be gentle.....LOL
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 01:47 PM |
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Very nice. What engine are you planning?
ps love the colour 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Alan B
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 01:52 PM |
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The engine is a Honda I-VTEC...it's already in and mounted..in fact it's actually a rolling chassis....just needs a lot of
completing....
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 01:55 PM |
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Nice 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Alan B
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 01:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
Nice
Thanks....
Before anyone else thinks of it I've already nicknamed the "Fatom"...
I like to think it's curvy..
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 02:01 PM |
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No copyright then
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 02:04 PM |
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The engine's made of concrete and you've forgotten to bolt on the rear suspension.
Apart from that it's nice.
what package are you using?
[Edited on 19/12/07 by Mr Whippy]
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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Alan B
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 02:09 PM |
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Yeah it does look concrete..LOL..Supposed to be cast alumin(i)um........rear suspension I may add later..hard to be motivated after you've made
it...
ETA...Solidworks
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
The engine's made of concrete and you've forgotten to bolt on the rear suspension.
Apart from that it's nice.
what package are you using?
[Edited on 19/12/07 by Mr Whippy]
[Edited on 19/12/07 by Alan B]
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rallyingden
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 02:13 PM |
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Nice
I like the three seats...
RD
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 02:30 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rallyingden
I like the three seats
Mclaren F1 stylee
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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bonzoronnie
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 02:46 PM |
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Cool
Thats one cool concept.
I like the whole idea.
Keep us up to date with your progress.
If you feel the urge to give me a full set of drawings for christmas, I wouldn't mind.
Ronnie
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twybrow
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 04:38 PM |
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Not sure there is enough triangulation - is the chassis stiff enough? Would that also include the rear suspension area, as there is no triangulation
there at all...
Otherwise, nice model - I love the way solidworks looks. Very nice.
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Alan B
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 04:43 PM |
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As you see it you are quite right.....the real thing does have more triangulation and still has more to come.....valid observation all the same..
Cheers,
Alan
quote:
Originally posted by twybrow
Not sure there is enough triangulation - is the chassis stiff enough? Would that also include the rear suspension area, as there is no triangulation
there at all...
Otherwise, nice model - I love the way solidworks looks. Very nice.
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 05:44 PM |
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WOW a flying car 
looking nice
Dave
"In Support of Help the Heroes" - Always
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Alan B
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 07:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveFJ
WOW a flying car
looking nice
It seems most solidworks rendered cars can fly...it's getting them on the ground that's hard..
Thanks...
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NeilP
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 07:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Alan B
It seems most solidworks rendered cars can fly...it's getting them on the ground that's hard..
Thanks...
If you fit bigger wheels it'll reach the floor.
HTH, Neil.
If you pay peanuts...
Mentale, yar? Yar, mentale!
Drive it like you stole it!
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Fred W B
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 08:01 PM |
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Looks good Alan
As for comments, to my mind the headlights look very "traditional" against the rest of it. Maybe you can jazz them up somehow, use more
modern smaller ones maybe?
Also the nose cone just seems to sit on top of the wider frame, but I am not sure what to suggest to get it to blend into the shape of the framework
better
Cheers
Fred W B
You can do it quickly. You can do it cheap. You can do it right. – Pick any two.
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Alan B
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 08:26 PM |
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Thanks for the feedback.
Neil....bigger wheels just pushes the ground further away...
Fred....Yes the lights are very traditional...my thing was that if I can make it look OK (IMO) with those then any headlight improvements can only
make it better...I do have twin smaller lights as possible improvement in mind....yes, basically the nose cone does just sit on with the idea being
for it to visually narrow the (neccesarily wide for 3 people) frame rather than blend...I bit like skimpy clothing is meant to do....I assume...
Again good feedback which I appreciate, thanks. Please don't think I'm arguing back after asking for feedback....just explaining my design
decisions (good or bad)
Cheers, Alan
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smart1275gt
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 09:01 PM |
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Nice design, as the name suggests, a fatter Atom! Nice weight distribution, but what if only one passenger? Opposite side to the engine? where's
the fuel tank? I'd fit twin side radiators!
Don't like the wheels and would look better with some sort of one piece carbon floor pan and sides.
Looking forward to seeing the real thing.
Good job.
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Alan B
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 09:31 PM |
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Good positive feedback....many of your suggestions are of the "this what i'd do" category..all valid and could easily be done by
whoever builds it I guess
One passenger...hmmm never though of that....still no different to a two seater in that the left/right balance is bound to alter...
Fuel tank is behind the driver.
Twin rads...thought of that but went for simplicity (and cheapness)...see if it works Ok...
Wheels....fit what you like I guess....
Floor...yep that would work...not sure what I'm doing yet
Cheers, Alan
quote:
Originally posted by smart1275gt
Nice design, as the name suggests, a fatter Atom! Nice weight distribution, but what if only one passenger? Opposite side to the engine? where's
the fuel tank? I'd fit twin side radiators!
Don't like the wheels and would look better with some sort of one piece carbon floor pan and sides.
Looking forward to seeing the real thing.
Good job.
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cymtriks
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 11:07 PM |
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Meerkat?
But did you ever finish the Meerkat?
There was a nice car in that project!
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NeilP
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 11:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by smart1275gt
...as the name suggests, a fatter Atom!
A nucleus?...
p.s. Looks very good - Excessive horespower I hope...
If you pay peanuts...
Mentale, yar? Yar, mentale!
Drive it like you stole it!
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Alan B
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 11:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cymtriks
But did you ever finish the Meerkat?
There was a nice car in that project!
Thanks, still will be a nice car hopefully. It's just wheeled into a corner while I finish this project...it's not abandoned just put
aside for now...long story, but the Meerkat will be back..
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adampage
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 08:42 AM |
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Have you seen the....
SDR V-storm?
www.sdrsportscars.co.uk
Similar "AAIS" (Ariel Atom Inspired Sportscar) and with 3 seats too. Bike engine though.
Both look great in my opinion!
Adam
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smart1275gt
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 09:17 AM |
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I'd be more inclined to do this.
 
Rescued attachment fatom 2.JPG
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