Hellfire
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| posted on 24/11/06 at 11:15 AM |
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New Manufacturer
On my journey to and from work, I pass a medium sized industrial unit and have recently noticed a few vehicles outside which I didn’t recognise.
Looked the company up on the internet and it turns out they manufacture kitcars so I thought I’d introduce them to you guys. Some of you may have
already seen the vehicles at some shows this year (other than kitcar shows) such as MPH.
The vehicles they produce may not be to everyone’s taste but I think they should be commended for trying something a bit different and like all small
manufacturers just starting out, wish them a successful future in what is already a highly competitive and difficult market.
Link to Website
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adampage
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 posted on 24/11/06 at 11:30 AM |
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Very good message!
It's good to encourage new ideas.
The R3 is a little 'brutal' looking, but there are lots of Mondeo's around, and it's a pretty good use of the V6 one in
particular! Like the 3 seat layout too.
Adam.
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DarrenW
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| posted on 24/11/06 at 11:34 AM |
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I saw the 4x4 at Stoneleigh i think. Small low key stand outside. It looks quite good. Might be quite a competent trialler conversion for old Range
Rovers.
The car is very similar to the Aquada in looks. 3 seater with central driving position etc. not a bad looking car. Self build for 6K (8 ish with roof
and options)or turn key from 23K - might need to think about that. Interesting concept though.
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graememk
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| posted on 24/11/06 at 11:40 AM |
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i dont know why but i quite like it
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 24/11/06 at 11:47 AM |
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aaaaaaaauuuuuuurrrrgggghhhhhhh!!!!!
Just been sick!
wouldn't want to crash that R3, looks like it would fold up in two!
[Edited on 24/11/06 by Hammerhead]
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russbost
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| posted on 24/11/06 at 11:54 AM |
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Is it me or does it look a bit like the car in the recent Disney animated car film (can't remember the name) wonder if they could get it to
smile & wink at you?!
Good luck to anyone trying anything different I say!
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PeterW
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| posted on 24/11/06 at 12:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DarrenW
I saw the 4x4 at Stoneleigh i think. Small low key stand outside. It looks quite good. Might be quite a competent trialler conversion for old Range
Rovers.
The car is very similar to the Aquada in looks. 3 seater with central driving position etc. not a bad looking car. Self build for 6K (8 ish with roof
and options)or turn key from 23K - might need to think about that. Interesting concept though.
A lot of RR running gear ends up on triallers and 90's/Series 3's as coil conversions. There is no such thing as a knackered RR in the 4x4
world..!
Not sure about that bonnet mounted spare tho.....
Cheers
Peter
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tegwin
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| posted on 24/11/06 at 12:29 PM |
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R3 is a niceish looking car untill you see the seating configuration inside and their demonstrators cockpit finish...WTF!!
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iank
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| posted on 24/11/06 at 12:30 PM |
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The 4x4 has had some good reviews and looks ok (not as butch as a Dakar though).
Must admit I personally don't like the styling of the R3.
Good luck to them all the same.
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Humbug
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| posted on 24/11/06 at 12:51 PM |
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I think the 4x4 looks as ugly as sin - horrible lumpy shapes all over the place.
The R3, on the other hand, looks quite interesting. Not sure I would fancy the central seat, though, so close to the screen.
As to whether the R3 would fold up in a crash, I guess it would depend on what's underneath the skin in terms of frame and bracing - it
could be OK. A seven has sides that go down at least that far - OK, it's going to be lighter too and not have such a bulky screen frame,
but even so, I wouldn't dismiss it out of hand.
Good luck to them anyway - there needs to be a few people bringing new ideas into the kit car world.
[Edited on 24.11.2006 by Humbug]
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SeaBass
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| posted on 24/11/06 at 01:26 PM |
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The R3 seems to be a cross between the series 1 Elise and a beach buggy...
It almost works, but would seem better as a two seater as others have mentioned.
Thanks
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JoelP
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| posted on 24/11/06 at 06:53 PM |
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i love the idea of a 3 seater. It means that technically your weight balance wont be upset by different passangers (or less likely to be upset). Shame
the front seems so odd
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