kb58
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| posted on 24/3/05 at 03:05 AM |
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MR-2 based hot-rod.
Too bad there aren't more pictures.
http://www.robinson-race-cars.co.uk/sas%2032.htm
I feel they've mixed up their product too much to appeal to anyone. Someone who wants a hot-rod wants a big engine up front. Someone who wants
a mid-engine sports car wants it low and aerodynamic.
[Edited on 3/24/05 by kb58]
Mid-engine Locost - http://www.midlana.com
And the book - http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/midlana/paperback/product-21330662.html
Kimini - a tube-frame, carbon shell, Honda Prelude VTEC mid-engine Mini: http://www.kimini.com
And its book -
http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/kimini-how-to-design-and-build-a-mid-engine-sports-car-from-scratch/paperback/product-4858803.html
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violentblue
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| posted on 24/3/05 at 06:02 AM |
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I had thought about building a '32 esque Locost. Modified locost chassis and engine up front, powered by a twin cam 4 or 6 cyl engine.
a few pics of my other projects
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 24/3/05 at 10:24 AM |
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where are the steering arms ? can't see them at all 
Dave
"In Support of Help the Heroes" - Always
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tadltd
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| posted on 24/3/05 at 11:16 AM |
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Should be good for wheelies...
Best Regards,
Steve.
www.turnerautosport.com
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white130d
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| posted on 24/3/05 at 01:21 PM |
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high up
quote:
Originally posted by DaveFJ
where are the steering arms ? can't see them at all
If you look closely at the off side front wheel, it is just under the upper wishbone at the rear of the spindle...
David
"There's only 2 things that money can't buy, and that's true love and home grown tomatos" Guy Clark
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Alan B
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| posted on 24/3/05 at 02:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by kb58
......I feel they've mixed up their product too much to appeal to anyone. Someone who wants a hot-rod wants a big engine up front. Someone who
wants a mid-engine sports car wants it low and aerodynamic.....
Agreed.
I quite like hot rods, but this is a waste of a great donor that should be used for sporting purposes....IMO
[Edited on 24/3/05 by Alan B]
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kreb
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| posted on 24/3/05 at 03:33 PM |
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It's nicely done. Chasis looks a bit flexy. Ted Saton, who's built something like 8 sevenesques is working on something of that sort, but
maintainiing the front engine config. I've been thinking of mounting a Northstar midships in a Speedway track T:
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/product_view_full_img.asp?image%5Ffile=97390100%2Ejpg&product%5Fname=%2727+Track%2DT+Roadster+Kit&base%5Fno=9739
0100&mscssid=C2T14TKAPLJU8LLK0DHXWP6WD8U22HBF
Yeah it isn't the most efficient config, but it isn't too bad, and the cool factor is high. They also make an optional aero nose cone for
it.
[Edited on 24/3/05 by kreb]
https://www.supercars.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1966_FiatAbarth_1000SP1.jpg
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Dale
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| posted on 29/3/05 at 01:44 PM |
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I am building a hot roddish locostish thing with enough mg tin on it to keep me from getting in trouble for keeping the registration as a mg. For me
that car looks more like a hot rod garden tractor than an old ford rod. Way to high for my tastes.
Thanks
Dale
my 14 and11 year old boys 22
and 19 now want to drive but have to be 25 before insurance will allow. Finally on the road
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kb58
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| posted on 29/3/05 at 03:25 PM |
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I didn't mean to come off harsh on the product... like I usually do.
If they'd gone to either extreme, front (big) engine hotrod, or mid-engine sports car, I think they'd sell more then mixing it up...
someone apparently thinking if one person would buy the hot rod and another the sports car, then two people would want what they've made.
How many people want a classic hot rod with a 4-cyl? How many want a sports car that's too high, has high drag, and doesn't look like
one? Said another way, would a typical owner dragrace the car as a "hotrod", or run it on a road-racing track? It's good for
cruising around in, but nothing where performance, straightline or otherwise, is needed.
Mid-engine Locost - http://www.midlana.com
And the book - http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/midlana/paperback/product-21330662.html
Kimini - a tube-frame, carbon shell, Honda Prelude VTEC mid-engine Mini: http://www.kimini.com
And its book -
http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/kimini-how-to-design-and-build-a-mid-engine-sports-car-from-scratch/paperback/product-4858803.html
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violentblue
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| posted on 29/3/05 at 11:52 PM |
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The hot rod might be less than perfect, but their Jaguar XJR15 clone looks promising (though a little unfinished yet.
a few pics of my other projects
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violentblue
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| posted on 29/3/05 at 11:53 PM |
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I guess I should have read the article, customer supplied the body, thy just built the chassis.
a few pics of my other projects
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