clairetoo
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| posted on 5/6/08 at 08:29 PM |
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But I`ll bet an open car with the hard top `glassed on` will be more expensive to buy , and the join line will rule out running it as a gell-coat
finish .
Plus I guess there will be a flange on the inside at the join eating into luggage space 
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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AndyTTC
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| posted on 5/6/08 at 08:50 PM |
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A little heads up Si and Claire - when I spoke to Keith last Saturday, he mentioned that he's going to be very tied up this week, so you might
not get hold of him.
Also, from what I gathered in our conversation, both the coupe and the convertible will be made available. We didn't discuss how the coupe is
going to be done, so I have no more information about the fibreglassed shut-lines.
I am personally hoping to get a one-piece body with the coupe attached by design rather than stuck on almost like an after-thought, and I'll be
talking to Keith about that.
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DIY Si
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| posted on 6/6/08 at 12:19 PM |
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That sounds ok then. I didn't know we had a bat phone into Aeon either!  Looks like I'm going to end up being quite awkward as far as
Aeon are concerned, as I still want a full cage too!
Claire, when I last spoke to Keith, he said they may not even be gel coating the shell, just leaving it bare. That idea may have changed since though
as it was about 3 weeks ago.
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AndyTTC
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| posted on 6/6/08 at 12:33 PM |
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Note quite a bat phone Si, just a very interested (prospective) customer! 
I am after a full cage too, as I'm hoping to use the Epona coupe as more than just a nice track day car! 
My understanding is that the preferred route (for Aeon) is to have the car painted rather than gel-coated, as the finish is much better.
If you check out the GT2/3s out there, I think they're all painted.
[Edited on 6/6/08 by AndyTTC]
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clairetoo
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| posted on 6/6/08 at 03:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by AndyTTC
My understanding is that the preferred route (for Aeon) is to have the car painted rather than gel-coated, as the finish is much better.
[Edited on 6/6/08 by AndyTTC]
I find that a little worrying as even I can get an acceptable gel coat finish working in my shed....and the gel-coat finish on my fury has stood up
quite well for a 9 year old car (any scratches can be just polished out)
This is not sounding too good - since I will be on a tight budget , thousand pound paint jobs arent in my budget
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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DIY Si
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| posted on 6/6/08 at 06:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by AndyTTC
Note quite a bat phone Si, just a very interested (prospective) customer!
I am after a full cage too, as I'm hoping to use the Epona coupe as more than just a nice track day car!
My understanding is that the preferred route (for Aeon) is to have the car painted rather than gel-coated, as the finish is much better.
If you check out the GT2/3s out there, I think they're all painted.
[Edited on 6/6/08 by AndyTTC]
OOhhh, do tell! I'm hoping to use mine as a fairly brisk track toy, but it's primary use will be as a road car, potentially even my every
day car should I require one! Are you the other customer interested in the Alfa V6 then?
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RazMan
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| posted on 6/6/08 at 07:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by AndyTTC
My understanding is that the preferred route (for Aeon) is to have the car painted rather than gel-coated, as the finish is much better.
If you check out the GT2/3s out there, I think they're all painted.
I can confirm that all of the GTs made to date have been painted, partly due to the fact that the gel coat was not really up to scratch and items like
rear lights had to be inserted by the builder, therefore cutting into the bodywork was necessary. However, as the Epona is a new venture I am sure
Aeon will use the experience gained in the manufacture of the GT to good effect and you might be pleasantly suprised. However if the 'mix &
match' approach is used, any joins will have to be blended in so painting will be essential.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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AndyTTC
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| posted on 6/6/08 at 09:41 PM |
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If I'm honest I'd prefer to have the Epona painted regardless. As Gaz and Keith said, and I tend to agree, gelcoated cars will always end
up looking like obvious kit cars!
I'm after a deep, pearl-effect paint, colour to be decided (most probably a deep, rich orange shade) - gelcoat would never achieve that!
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DIY Si
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| posted on 6/6/08 at 10:42 PM |
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Same thing as I'm after then! Except mine will be a nice pearl white if all goes to plan.
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AndyTTC
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| posted on 7/6/08 at 08:44 PM |
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Si - I *was* interested in putting an Alfa V6 in there, but right now I'm more inclined to use a Zetec 2.0 with forced induction
(turbo/supercharger decision for a later date/thread). Or possibly a Duratec V6 (paving way for twin-turbos like the Nobles).
That decision is still miles off yet...
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DIY Si
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| posted on 8/6/08 at 10:23 AM |
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I'm already most of the way through planning my drive train already! I've got a donor car for the V6, and I'm looking at the S2000
gearbox linked to a 3.62 diff. Should see me geared for 152 flat out, so I can cruise at sensible revs, rather than the current Indy, where 70 is
about 6,500 rpm.
So come on then, what're you planning on using yours for then?
[Edited on 8/6/08 by DIY Si]
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 8/6/08 at 02:31 PM |
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Hi chaps,
Just a few pics of the latest revisions
open top
hard top on
coupe.
I'm still not sure what one i want. We are trying to appeal to everyone.
I have only owned one car will a removable hard top and i can honestly say i have never had a leek in bad weather or when using the pressure washer to
clean the thing. I cant see the hard top effecting the boot space, i will make sure that it doesn't.
Thanks
Gaz
 
Rescued attachment coupe open hard s.jpg
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DIY Si
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| posted on 8/6/08 at 04:54 PM |
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GAZ, this may just be me being a plonker, but I can't see any difference between the coupe and the hard top on pic? Or is that the point?
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escort_innit
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| posted on 10/6/08 at 12:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DIY Si
GAZ, this may just be me being a plonker, but I can't see any difference between the coupe and the hard top on pic? Or is that the point?
I would say that that is the point, apart from there will be a shut line which will blend in to the shape of the body.
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 24/6/08 at 07:20 AM |
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Hi chaps,
I dont know why the shut lines dont show on the pic, I can only think that it was when i changed the dpi before i put them on here.
the final version of the model is comming on well, and i am working on some dash designs.
pics soon.
Thanks
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 3/7/08 at 07:44 PM |
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any updates on final spec?
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 4/7/08 at 08:24 AM |
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what do you want to know?
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DIY Si
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| posted on 4/7/08 at 03:48 PM |
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Any idea on a release date or start date for production at all? Or any pics of the soft top model, assuming you're making one that is!
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clairetoo
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| posted on 4/7/08 at 04:05 PM |
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Some idea of price would be good since its now gone from a single body molding to a body , hardtop , `boot cover` and a hood........which I suspect
will push it way beyond my budget.....
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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JamJah
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| posted on 6/7/08 at 01:17 AM |
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As some of you know, I have given my two penny worth in since the initial questions.
I am very interested in the project still, but would want the original idea... one piece full coupe shell.
Any news on a full cage? I am thinking its the better way to go as it looks like lateral twist and side impact protection could be problems.
Back to the exhaust why can't it exit out of the scallop behind the front wheel arch? Thinking of letting a couple be built, then putting my
order in.
Thinking out loud, would access to the boot be best from the front?
Still very much like it, but I do think the coupe is sounding more feasible from a numbers point of view judging from the feedback.
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clairetoo
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| posted on 6/7/08 at 11:19 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by JamJah
Still very much like it, but I do think the coupe is sounding more feasible from a numbers point of view judging from the feedback.
Agreed - thats what caught my eye in the first place , and just what I want to build .
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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AndyTTC
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| posted on 7/7/08 at 10:59 AM |
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I do not speak for Aeon in any official capacity, but no final decision has been made on how the Epona will be offered as a finished product!
I have been in fairly constant contact with Keith at Aeon, and I am very impressed by what I've heard so far. I have been clear that it's
the coupe that I'd like to build, and no doubt that's been taken on board. I can say this much though - Keith, Gaz and everyone at Aeon
are trying to make the car as good and affordable for us as possible!
IMO this is one of the most groundbreaking new kit cars to hit the market in years, and it's worth taking time to make sure it lives up to
expectations in all areas.
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Cafe Racer
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| posted on 7/7/08 at 05:54 PM |
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Hi,
I've just joined up to say WOW!
I was toying with the idea of a mid-engined VAG 1.8T something or other, it seems a better idea with all these FWD Transverse engine around. The Aeon
GT3 was fitting the bill.
BUT, the Epona is georgous...
Not sure if I'd want a Coupe or softtop, so a removeable hardtop is the best of both worlds.
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907
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| posted on 7/7/08 at 10:59 PM |
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I tend to think that a hard top is the perfect all weather car.
Paul G
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 8/7/08 at 08:45 AM |
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Thanks Chaps,
Welcome to the site Cafe
I seem to have opened a can of worms by suggesting we will offer different body options. I'm just trying to come up with something that will
keep everyone happy.
Personally I fancy the coupe, but i can see that there will be people who will want an open car.
There is not a major difference in cost between a one piece shell or one done in several parts, so don't worry about that. There are no plans at
the moment for a soft top, but that dont stop any of you building one, i would love to see one.
I want to get thing looking as good as i possibly can and this takes a little time. I don't work full time for aeon, and i have to do the day
job to pay the bills. The quarter scale has cost me over £2000 to get it this far, i'm gonna make sure it is right.
As far as final spec and timescales are concerned it is probably a good idea to follow Andy's lead ring Keith at Aeon. I cant speak for Aeon as
i only designed the body.
I can assure you all we are working hard on the project. I want to see it finished as much as the rest of you, coz the first one is mine ....
Thanks for the continued interest.
Gaz:
[Edited on 8/7/08 by Gaz 1977]
[Edited on 8/7/08 by Gaz 1977]
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