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kb58

posted on 7/12/10 at 05:58 PM Reply With Quote
Update on Midlana

Work continues: the chassis is built, drivetrain's in, car is wired, and was run on the dyno several months ago. Currently I'm on vacation working on the paneling. Here's a picture from yesterday - there's just too much to write about here (again) so please check it out in the build diary on my site, http://www.midlana.com/. For those who don't know, it uses a FWD powerplant mounted mid-engine that attempts to keep much of the Lotus look. Below is also a render of the (latest) color selection. Sorry about the huge pictures...











[Edited on 12/7/10 by kb58]





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Kimini - a tube-frame, carbon shell, Honda Prelude VTEC mid-engine Mini: http://www.kimini.com
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nick205

posted on 7/12/10 at 06:05 PM Reply With Quote
Really like that!

In particular...

1. The fully integrated chasis and cage, not simply welded or bolted.

2. The overall proportions front and rear including the low bonnet (hood) line with no engine to consider

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marcjagman

posted on 7/12/10 at 06:10 PM Reply With Quote
I must admit I do like it. If it comes out like the drawing it will be something for us all to consider doing. Well done.
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MikeRJ

posted on 7/12/10 at 06:34 PM Reply With Quote
Looks great! Are you using donor uprights or fabricated items?
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MakeEverything

posted on 7/12/10 at 07:09 PM Reply With Quote
That looks fantastic. I really like it. well done, its a shame youre not around the corner, otherwise id be over with a flask and some biscuits!





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scootz

posted on 7/12/10 at 07:15 PM Reply With Quote
Doh... you've put the steering wheel on the wrong side - easily sorted though!

Seriously though - good work fella!





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kb58

posted on 7/12/10 at 07:17 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ
Looks great! Are you using donor uprights or fabricated items?

Miata uprights all around, and I do enjoy Guiness, even here in the states!





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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chrsgrain

posted on 7/12/10 at 07:24 PM Reply With Quote
Its great - surely worthy of a smile in the picture!

Chris





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JoelP

posted on 7/12/10 at 07:38 PM Reply With Quote
i love it - so many different bits i like.






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carpmart

posted on 7/12/10 at 08:04 PM Reply With Quote
Looks good!

One observation is that I think it will not be as powerful as the optimum set-up could be. That is just based on the distance that the turbo is away from the head and the fact that the exhaust gases will cool a bit before working the snail!

That's a nice garage you have there too!





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GMPMotorsport

posted on 7/12/10 at 08:12 PM Reply With Quote
Love the exhaust set up





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kb58

posted on 7/12/10 at 08:57 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by carpmart
Looks good!

One observation is that I think it will not be as powerful as the optimum set-up could be. That is just based on the distance that the turbo is away from the head and the fact that the exhaust gases will cool a bit before working the snail!

That's a nice garage you have there too!

That's always the compromise. If it had been tucked up next to the exhaust flange I agree more heat energy would get to the turbo. BUT, then the intake tract is much longer, requiring more bends, which cuts power, so it's all a give and take. I did ask the Honda turbo guys which way to go and this is how they recommended it.





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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speedyxjs

posted on 8/12/10 at 07:31 AM Reply With Quote
Brilliant, i love it!

Its great that you have still managed to keep the 'seven' look





How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?

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nitram38

posted on 8/12/10 at 11:36 AM Reply With Quote
I think it looks great, the roll cage tubing looks a bit small though






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Doug68

posted on 8/12/10 at 01:01 PM Reply With Quote
Hi Kurt,

It's looking good!
The questions are:
1. Can a guy have too many cleco's?
2. Why does it look like theres two waste gate pipes?





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kb58

posted on 8/12/10 at 05:23 PM Reply With Quote
Roll cage tubing is 38 mm x 2.2 mm wall per SCCA Rule Book.

Too many Clecos - not possible.

It's a twin-scroll turbo setup, meaning that the exhaust from cylinders 1-4 and 2-3 are kept separate all the way into the turbine wheel. Each set has its own wastegate and is claimed to add ~5% more power.

[Edited on 12/8/10 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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posted on 26/12/10 at 09:35 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by carpmart
Looks good!

One observation is that I think it will not be as powerful as the optimum set-up could be.




Yup, 600kgs will be pretty boring with only 400hp. Wait, wut?


quote:
Originally posted by MakeEverything
That looks fantastic. I really like it. well done, its a shame youre not around the corner, otherwise id be over with a flask and some biscuits!


Kurt, that translated means "coffee and donuts".

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kb58

posted on 26/12/10 at 09:47 PM Reply With Quote
Yeah I wasn't sure about "flask"... that can hold all sorts of things!





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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MakeEverything

posted on 28/12/10 at 12:08 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by kb58
Yeah I wasn't sure about "flask"... that can hold all sorts of things!


Exactly.

Found your videos on youtube as well for the first start. Has the dog recovered yet!?

Following with interest. Good luck, and happy christmas.





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kb58

posted on 14/3/12 at 04:36 PM Reply With Quote
A belated update - drove the car!

Well, okay, backed it down the driveway and back in, but it's a big step. Still lots to do but it's coming along.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJjeVV77z_A&feature=youtu.be

The latest build log updates are at http://www.midlana.com/Diaries/Current/





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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scootz

posted on 14/3/12 at 05:00 PM Reply With Quote
Looking really good! When do you hope to have her finished?





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kb58

posted on 14/3/12 at 09:22 PM Reply With Quote
That was the trade-off, short intake track to keep lag at a minimum, or a short exhaust tract to maximize power. Since it's got 409 hp.... I traded a few to keep lag down





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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coyoteboy

posted on 19/3/12 at 05:24 PM Reply With Quote
I've got a quicky - your driveshaft angles - are they straight or have you lowered the engine and tranny more than in the donor?

Oh, and how did you decide on tyre size, particularly rear, for a 400hp car?

[Edited on 19/3/12 by coyoteboy]

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kb58

posted on 19/3/12 at 09:57 PM Reply With Quote
The axles are roughly straight but offset slightly also to avoid wearing grooves in the CV races.

Regarding tire size, things are never black-and-white - the book has a design-to tire OD of 25". 15-17" wheels will all work as long as the tire OD is close. Since this is the first car, it made sense to push things to the maximum sure everything works, and 275mm-wide tires fit, just, under 12" wide fenders, with sufficienct clearance inside and out.

[Edited on 3/19/12 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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coyoteboy

posted on 20/3/12 at 12:01 PM Reply With Quote
But how did you identify that a 275 tyre was enough to hook up ~350lbft with that weight, or did you not? Curious as I'm going through the process myself at the moment with similar figures.

[Edited on 20/3/12 by coyoteboy]

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