500bhp lotus S1 Exige build...
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Humour said:
Cant deny your skills and experience with 3D modelling tools and the technology available in terms of the machinery.
With the right tools almost anything is possible. 3D printing next
I didn't notice your rates on your website, presumably because you don't charge a flat rate in design/manufacture, but how's a guy to know how far out of our budget you are
The case study mule is a bit of a weapon though. Good work.
Humour
Humour said:
lol no doubt. 
For those outside the inner friends circle it's interesting to understand with the aim of understanding if custom work can be budgeted for if/when a part is required to be made.
Darren could/would do a custom part if required for anyone I guess, but it always comes down to cost, time to design/copy then program the machine plus the cost of materials, it all adds up!For those outside the inner friends circle it's interesting to understand with the aim of understanding if custom work can be budgeted for if/when a part is required to be made.
Our relationship is mutually beneficial, I get a car I couldn't hope to afford to build and Darren gets to drive a car he can't (at the moment) afford to own. It's a win win for both of us, although I bet we'd both argue who gets the s
tty end of the stick! He has put a huge amount of hours into this car so I'd give him the win (lose) !Marc.
Quick trip to spa on Monday, very successful day, we only broke an expansion tank cap!
http://youtu.be/FFkoM2C4tIQ
http://youtu.be/FFkoM2C4tIQ
The new shifter mech performed as expected, now have a working handbrake too so it ready for an MOT
http://youtu.be/-6ElhJ-9rDI
http://youtu.be/-6ElhJ-9rDI
5potTurbo said:
"Bye, bye Elise.....bye, Caterham, and another...."
Did anything get past you?
When I was driving yes! When Darren was driving no. Did anything get past you?
When I went out with him in the morning he came up behind two V10 R8's, I though he was doing well to keep up, turns out they were holding him up, once past it was bye R8 too.
It's currently 'only' running circa 520bhp at the moment, turned the wick down to keep it reliable.
Markbarry1977 said:
Just read this from start to finish. All I can say is wow.
Oh where do I get a friend called Darren who has the skills your Darren has. I seriously need a mate like that lol.
Much respect. Fantastic car
Endangered species;)Oh where do I get a friend called Darren who has the skills your Darren has. I seriously need a mate like that lol.
Much respect. Fantastic car
We worked through the night on Sunday to get the car ready for paint, on the trailer for 6am and dropped off at SP automotive. Will be at least 6 weeks until we get the car back, in the meantime Darren has to strip the engine for a top end rebuild and a skim and I'll be sourcing more new parts that I deemed unfit to go back on along with some refurbishment of parts removed.
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