New Front. Redesign - opinions?
Discussion
Since my front is broken and i have to repair it,
i am thinking about a new design, too.
I made a first sketch in photoshop:
I didn't change that much:
I straightened the bonnet,
softened the edges,
added larger intakes at the bottom,
and changed the lights.
It looks much better in my opinion,
and by moving the lights the tyres should not scratch the head lights anymore.
I got a first offer regarding the cost of building a new mould/hood.
Now i try to figure which heads lamps i can use and the cost of that...
I'd like everything to be LED. Bad?
First thing found so far is "Nolden".
High/Low beam doesn't seem to be a problem.
I just need to watch the housing depths?
Nolden has the "NCC Transformer Pro" LED DRL (9 LED's), too.
Opinions? Suggestions?
Concerns regarding IVA?
EDIT Oct 2017:
Took quite some time, but here's the result:
daylight driving lights:
daylight driving lights + low beam:
low beam + daylights in action:
It's hard to tell from the picture, but the Nolden LED lights are a huge improvement.
Interior changed too:
Some building pics:
i am thinking about a new design, too.
I made a first sketch in photoshop:
I didn't change that much:
I straightened the bonnet,
softened the edges,
added larger intakes at the bottom,
and changed the lights.
It looks much better in my opinion,
and by moving the lights the tyres should not scratch the head lights anymore.
I got a first offer regarding the cost of building a new mould/hood.
Now i try to figure which heads lamps i can use and the cost of that...
I'd like everything to be LED. Bad?
First thing found so far is "Nolden".
High/Low beam doesn't seem to be a problem.
I just need to watch the housing depths?
Nolden has the "NCC Transformer Pro" LED DRL (9 LED's), too.
Opinions? Suggestions?
Concerns regarding IVA?
EDIT Oct 2017:
Took quite some time, but here's the result:
daylight driving lights:
daylight driving lights + low beam:
low beam + daylights in action:
It's hard to tell from the picture, but the Nolden LED lights are a huge improvement.
Interior changed too:
Some building pics:
Edited by Mr.Snood on Thursday 5th October 19:19
personally it's not quite doin' it for me. A coupe of reasons
It appears as if you're wanting a more up to date/different front end - nice idea..the one you have shown looks too angular and angry and jars with the rest of the curvaceous (near friendly) looks of the rest of it.
The other reason for me is that the origial look seems to mirror a good few current LMP cars (excluding Audi natch)
If it were me I'd be looking to re-design the grilles beneath the headlight arrangement...
but it's not me..it's you, good luck in achieving the look 'you' want
It appears as if you're wanting a more up to date/different front end - nice idea..the one you have shown looks too angular and angry and jars with the rest of the curvaceous (near friendly) looks of the rest of it.
The other reason for me is that the origial look seems to mirror a good few current LMP cars (excluding Audi natch)
If it were me I'd be looking to re-design the grilles beneath the headlight arrangement...
but it's not me..it's you, good luck in achieving the look 'you' want
As others have said, it's not for me, but if it floats your boat go for it!
The sensuous curves of the original front clip are, to my eye, essential (and vastly attractive) elements of the car's overall appearance. Those gorgeous front fenders!! I don't care at all for the angular "modern" appearance of some supercars. The age-old Ferrari vs. Lambo design language disparity…
Ken
The sensuous curves of the original front clip are, to my eye, essential (and vastly attractive) elements of the car's overall appearance. Those gorgeous front fenders!! I don't care at all for the angular "modern" appearance of some supercars. The age-old Ferrari vs. Lambo design language disparity…
Ken
If you want to stay Legal the Low Beam unit has to be 500mm above the ground (to the middle of the lens) . That's the biggest pain for trying to make things legal but you don't have a choice for IVA...HB units there are no stipulations so there easy to place where ever you want. They don't check it on a MOT but the way things are going you never know..
The Italian said:
So here I softened it up a bit more, installed my Fav British models and put the steering wheel on the correct side.
Being retired is fun- I would gladly drive all of (4) them
I couldn't quite decide if I liked it before, but you have sold it too me now Being retired is fun- I would gladly drive all of (4) them
I wonder how softening the lines & the larger vents have on the overall aerodynamics.
Lots of car designs here
https://www.pinterest.com/pacuillat2012/car-custom...
There may be something you can 'borrow' if you are after a different look.
Paul
https://www.pinterest.com/pacuillat2012/car-custom...
There may be something you can 'borrow' if you are after a different look.
Paul
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