My DDR GT4 build
Discussion
Looks like the original demonstrator is up for sale...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Replica-Kit-Makes-M...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Replica-Kit-Makes-M...
Delivery week 
The blog is mean't to be a useful series of updates and comments so I don't want to overload it with pics. However twitter I have no qualms about bombarding. If you want to see delivery pics ill be doing them this week on the day as we get it out and put it in position for work, ill also tweet as I go through the build.
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The blog is mean't to be a useful series of updates and comments so I don't want to overload it with pics. However twitter I have no qualms about bombarding. If you want to see delivery pics ill be doing them this week on the day as we get it out and put it in position for work, ill also tweet as I go through the build.
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Edited by killerferret666 on Friday 25th October 22:28
killerferret666 said:
Delivery day tomorrow. whoop!! Wish me luck, I've got to get it off a truck 4 /5 ft in the air with 3 of us.
...but do have a flatbed truck with a winch to drag it out on to the first and then decide what we do from 3ft off the ground. So fingers crossed it goes smoothly.
Let the tyres down ...but do have a flatbed truck with a winch to drag it out on to the first and then decide what we do from 3ft off the ground. So fingers crossed it goes smoothly.
Well today was really hard work. But managed to get the car out in the end on to the flat bed truck and then on to the floor but it was tricky especially with light fading, took an hour and a half to unload.
The chassis is so beefy and strong that 3 of us couldnt lift it on to the car dolly, so that will be done on saturday, I reckon it will take around 6 of us to move it. Thats good because a V6 / V8 conversion once on the road is do able. nice to have some options... anyway some pics. I'll update the blog at the weekend with more / better pics.
The chassis is so beefy and strong that 3 of us couldnt lift it on to the car dolly, so that will be done on saturday, I reckon it will take around 6 of us to move it. Thats good because a V6 / V8 conversion once on the road is do able. nice to have some options... anyway some pics. I'll update the blog at the weekend with more / better pics.
Edited by killerferret666 on Friday 1st November 08:49
SpridgetMitch said:
It must be a relief to have it home and locked up after all the doubt spread about it being vaporware.
I think a lot of people will be keeping an eye on the progress of your build. Bravo for being the first!
Of course its always a bit of a relief, doubt does get put into your mind but I did do a hell of alot research to check the risk.I think a lot of people will be keeping an eye on the progress of your build. Bravo for being the first!
I'll be happier when he chassis is on the dolly...can do something then lol
Looking very good, now the hard work starts.
Any clues on engine or colour. I note that this thread is GT4 but on the DDR site they have a GT4 for transverse engine 4 pot (Honda) and GT8 for longitudinal v8's (LS in the pics). Are the chassis very similar and which is yours ?
My choice would be to use the BMW M5 v10 if i will fit, the sounds and delivery would suite the car I think (or possibly the Audi RS6 v10, either NA or turbo). Both of these have been fitted to Ultima so it's possible if there is space.
As for colour - I'd go very shouty with Kawazaki/Lotus Pestachio/Ford Escort Le Mans Green or ultra subtle with metallic brown with light blue Gulf/GT40 style decals or possibly the stealth option with matt olive drab and matt black wheels and decals.
Dreaming over, back to work !
All the very best and watching in awe !
Any clues on engine or colour. I note that this thread is GT4 but on the DDR site they have a GT4 for transverse engine 4 pot (Honda) and GT8 for longitudinal v8's (LS in the pics). Are the chassis very similar and which is yours ?
My choice would be to use the BMW M5 v10 if i will fit, the sounds and delivery would suite the car I think (or possibly the Audi RS6 v10, either NA or turbo). Both of these have been fitted to Ultima so it's possible if there is space.
As for colour - I'd go very shouty with Kawazaki/Lotus Pestachio/Ford Escort Le Mans Green or ultra subtle with metallic brown with light blue Gulf/GT40 style decals or possibly the stealth option with matt olive drab and matt black wheels and decals.
Dreaming over, back to work !
All the very best and watching in awe !
ugg10 said:
Looking very good, now the hard work starts.
Any clues on engine or colour. I note that this thread is GT4 but on the DDR site they have a GT4 for transverse engine 4 pot (Honda) and GT8 for longitudinal v8's (LS in the pics). Are the chassis very similar and which is yours ?
My choice would be to use the BMW M5 v10 if i will fit, the sounds and delivery would suite the car I think (or possibly the Audi RS6 v10, either NA or turbo). Both of these have been fitted to Ultima so it's possible if there is space.
As for colour - I'd go very shouty with Kawazaki/Lotus Pestachio/Ford Escort Le Mans Green or ultra subtle with metallic brown with light blue Gulf/GT40 style decals or possibly the stealth option with matt olive drab and matt black wheels and decals.
Dreaming over, back to work !
All the very best and watching in awe !
I see you answered the engine stuff yourself Any clues on engine or colour. I note that this thread is GT4 but on the DDR site they have a GT4 for transverse engine 4 pot (Honda) and GT8 for longitudinal v8's (LS in the pics). Are the chassis very similar and which is yours ?
My choice would be to use the BMW M5 v10 if i will fit, the sounds and delivery would suite the car I think (or possibly the Audi RS6 v10, either NA or turbo). Both of these have been fitted to Ultima so it's possible if there is space.
As for colour - I'd go very shouty with Kawazaki/Lotus Pestachio/Ford Escort Le Mans Green or ultra subtle with metallic brown with light blue Gulf/GT40 style decals or possibly the stealth option with matt olive drab and matt black wheels and decals.
Dreaming over, back to work !
All the very best and watching in awe !
As you say its nice to have the option and this chassis can definitly take anything thrown at it, I've never seen any other kit cars with such a bulk to the frame.As for the colour I have a strong candidate in mind...but lets face it....that's a long way away yet. I have updated the blog with delivery pics now and some chassis pics.
I will update the blog regularly, I have updated it today with more info and pictures. I just cant update it everyday on the fly per say.
I will of course jump on here and answer any questions people have as I'm regularly on this forum anyway.
http://miamigt4kitcar.blogspot.co.uk/
This morning I managed to fit the pedals and master cylinders, watch the F1, then I moved on to dry fitting the rack, steering column and there a couple issues I want to get round. Anyway just one pic worth sharing on a thread and that's the cylinders installed with reservoirs (caps to be changed) Took me quite a while as I hate things being out of line and not neat so had to get the clips just right as well!
I will of course jump on here and answer any questions people have as I'm regularly on this forum anyway.
http://miamigt4kitcar.blogspot.co.uk/
This morning I managed to fit the pedals and master cylinders, watch the F1, then I moved on to dry fitting the rack, steering column and there a couple issues I want to get round. Anyway just one pic worth sharing on a thread and that's the cylinders installed with reservoirs (caps to be changed) Took me quite a while as I hate things being out of line and not neat so had to get the clips just right as well!
Builds coming along well with many hurdles as expected. The blog is updated with a lot of info, but a Pic for pistonheaders not posted on the blog etc..., test fitting the radiator tonight, all back off now for electric fan fitting and to allow me to finish the T piece brake lines with space.
I'm looking into sound proofing now and want people's experiences.
Wheel arches and bulk head I want the best there is as this will only be one layer of sound proofing.
The floor will have a layer of sound proofing but ill be making an skin plate which will go on the bottom of the car with some more sound deadening so can be cheaper stuff.
Direct experience of these types of things for sale on eBay welcome
Wheel arches and bulk head I want the best there is as this will only be one layer of sound proofing.
The floor will have a layer of sound proofing but ill be making an skin plate which will go on the bottom of the car with some more sound deadening so can be cheaper stuff.
Direct experience of these types of things for sale on eBay welcome
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