kb58
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| posted on 7/12/10 at 05:58 PM |
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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]
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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nick205
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| posted on 7/12/10 at 06:05 PM |
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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
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| posted on 7/12/10 at 06:10 PM |
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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
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| posted on 7/12/10 at 06:34 PM |
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Looks great! Are you using donor uprights or fabricated items?
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 7/12/10 at 07:09 PM |
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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!
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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scootz
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| posted on 7/12/10 at 07:15 PM |
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Doh... you've put the steering wheel on the wrong side - easily sorted though! 
Seriously though - good work fella!
It's Evolution Baby!
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kb58
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| posted on 7/12/10 at 07:17 PM |
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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
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 posted on 7/12/10 at 07:24 PM |
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Its great - surely worthy of a smile in the picture!
Chris
Spoing! - the sound of an irony meter breaking...
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JoelP
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| posted on 7/12/10 at 07:38 PM |
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i love it - so many different bits i like.
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carpmart
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| posted on 7/12/10 at 08:04 PM |
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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!
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack 
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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GMPMotorsport
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| posted on 7/12/10 at 08:12 PM |
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Love the exhaust set up
www.gmpdevelopments.co.uk
www.gmpmotorsport.co.uk
ARDS Instructer.
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kb58
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| posted on 7/12/10 at 08:57 PM |
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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
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| posted on 8/12/10 at 07:31 AM |
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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
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| posted on 8/12/10 at 11:36 AM |
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I think it looks great, the roll cage tubing looks a bit small though
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Doug68
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| posted on 8/12/10 at 01:01 PM |
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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?
Doug. 1TG
Sports Car Builders WA
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kb58
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| posted on 8/12/10 at 05:23 PM |
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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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cheapracer
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| posted on 26/12/10 at 09:35 AM |
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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
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| posted on 26/12/10 at 09:47 PM |
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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
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| posted on 28/12/10 at 12:08 PM |
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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.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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kb58
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| posted on 14/3/12 at 04:36 PM |
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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
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| posted on 14/3/12 at 05:00 PM |
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Looking really good! When do you hope to have her finished?
It's Evolution Baby!
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kb58
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| posted on 14/3/12 at 09:22 PM |
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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
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| posted on 19/3/12 at 05:24 PM |
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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
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| posted on 19/3/12 at 09:57 PM |
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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
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| posted on 20/3/12 at 12:01 PM |
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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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