orton1966
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| posted on 29/11/10 at 06:11 AM |
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New Midi-Build
Right, after many false starts I think I’m actually nearing a realistic start point. Building a car is something I’ve wanted to do for over 15 years,
ever since I got one of Staniforths books, in fact I must have had the urge before or I wouldn’t have purchased it! However like most; family (and one
divorce), work (and starting my own business), lack of space and money have all at times got in the way. This winter will be different, I hope!
Finding this website has been a god-send, so much inspiration, likewise the locost USA site, indeed it is Cloudy’s fantastic R4 build that finally
convinced me to go the exo-midi route for my first build. I’m not looking to build a copy but will be taking some design ideas likewise there are
feartures I like on Pook’s Mako build from the USA site
I really like the simplicity and proportions of the R4 but want a slightly less-open look in side profile so will be incorporating a higher bottom
rail kind of Mako/Atom like but probably not quite so high, kind of somewhere in-between. Also I’m setting the firewall slightly back from the roll
hoop, the though here is that it puts the roll hoop more overhead meaning it can be lower (better looking) also it moves one of the main chassis tubes
directly in line (side on) with the occupants spine line offering better side impact protection. Below is the start of my Cad model, some of the
proportions aren’t fixed yet and obviously I’ve not started on the rear section and concentrated on the passenger compartment.
Any thoughts?
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Gakes
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| posted on 29/11/10 at 07:16 AM |
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Welcome
I'm sure you will find tons of info on this forum. Most importantly, ENJOY YOURSELF and make it a FUN project
[Edited on 29/11/10 by Gakes]
 
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nitram38
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| posted on 29/11/10 at 09:39 AM |
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My car is for sale on Piston heads. here
If you don;t have any time, mine is ready to go!
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orton1966
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| posted on 29/11/10 at 11:56 AM |
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Thanks But!
quote:
Originally posted by nitram38
My car is for sale on Piston heads. here
If you don;t have any time, mine is ready to go!
Call me a masochist but it is actually the build that excites me. I guess it’s why I’d rather do a custom exo rather than a locost or Haynes, this way
I can make exactly what I want.
Saying that I might be begging for mercy in a few months/years!
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eddie99
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| posted on 29/11/10 at 01:07 PM |
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Good Luck with the project, Start a build thread or use this to keep updating us of your progress 
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Alan B
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| posted on 29/11/10 at 01:13 PM |
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Orton, welcome to the madhouse...
Where are you located?
Alan
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orton1966
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| posted on 29/11/10 at 11:16 PM |
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More Detail
Done a little more work on model trying to get a level of triangulation I’m happy with for the front suspension mounts. With the exo style It’s hard
not to either be under triangulated or end up looking like an accident involving scaffolding. I’ve kind of hit on the idea of working our from a
centre point that will be hidden under the front cowl, using small tubes (probably 1” or 1 1/8”) 16g should be a good compromise and visually not
detract from the larger main tubes
As ever what do people think?
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Doug68
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| posted on 3/12/10 at 02:02 AM |
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Its hard to comment on the frame in isolation.
I think you'll find once you work out where you want the suspension pick ups and the other hard points required for the engine etc then a good
deal of what will be required of the frame and bracing will become a bit more obvious.
Also make sure there's room enough for the occupants, it's easy with a CAD model to not leave enough room, I didn't realize
I'd made that mistake until I knocked together a mock up to sit in.
Doug. 1TG
Sports Car Builders WA
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 3/12/10 at 07:25 PM |
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Hi Peter,
Good to see you getting off the ground with your project.
Might be worth mocking up the chassis out of PVC plumbing pipe that way you can get a feel of how it looks and feels in real life.
Cheers
Steve.
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