My DDR GT4 build
Discussion
Fastpedeller said:
Having 'voted' to keep the curves (which I still adhere to) I think the wooden blocks add to it! The height that is - It looks good at the height the wooden blocks raise it to. Is it possible to extend the 'feet' to raise it? I know anything's possible, but how easy?
What's more likely is current legs removed and some universal metal ones fitted so it's adjustable and higher, also the legs will probably be moved closer together and spoiler done in the bodywork colour. A lot like the konnessiegs spoiler.If I can have the legs extended in fibreglass I will, but not really sure how viable that will be.
killerferret666 said:
Tiger Tim said:
When does it go to paint? I'm glad I watched the video as you covered the few bits I was a little worried about.
Good to know you have a staged plan. Thumbs up.
In to paint should be soon; but at the moment running through designs and ideas with the body shop to make sure the plan is clear before starting. I'd hope its in within a month with around 2 / 3 month turnaround is what i'm expecting.Good to know you have a staged plan. Thumbs up.
Was it the exhaust, rear lights and interior flagging up to you? (Please say no offense is taken - it is a kitcar after all and most seem to have 'quirky' bits)
Its been very hard to try and judge the look with no others to go off to see what they have done in regards to these bits. The american cars didn't even require a handbrake to be on the road so a fog light in Miami definitely wasn't required.
Edited by killerferret666 on Wednesday 3rd December 16:24
Being pushed though, I'd be looking to take cues from similar cars and get an overall design in mind. If it's a supercar style then maintain the look throughout. If it's Ultima in style then go for a lightweight minimalist style throughout.
The most important thing to me would be to take as much time as each job needs to make sure the end product is as perfect as possible (within the budget/skills you have).
All the best though. I'm following with interest and full respect for what you've achieved so far.
Considering it looks like a baby McLaren F1 LM, I'm surprised you went with a curved spoiler instead of a straight one.
I'm with the above in suggesting an Exige spoiler but really anything that's straight would suffice.
That said, you've put all the hard work into this so go with your gut instinct.
I'm with the above in suggesting an Exige spoiler but really anything that's straight would suffice.
That said, you've put all the hard work into this so go with your gut instinct.
Tiger Tim said:
I wouldn't want to criticise as I think you've done a great job.
Being pushed though, I'd be looking to take cues from similar cars and get an overall design in mind. If it's a supercar style then maintain the look throughout. If it's Ultima in style then go for a lightweight minimalist style throughout.
The most important thing to me would be to take as much time as each job needs to make sure the end product is as perfect as possible (within the budget/skills you have).
All the best though. I'm following with interest and full respect for what you've achieved so far.
I could tell it would be constructive criticism, so I wouldn't of minded.Being pushed though, I'd be looking to take cues from similar cars and get an overall design in mind. If it's a supercar style then maintain the look throughout. If it's Ultima in style then go for a lightweight minimalist style throughout.
The most important thing to me would be to take as much time as each job needs to make sure the end product is as perfect as possible (within the budget/skills you have).
All the best though. I'm following with interest and full respect for what you've achieved so far.
It will never be a Ultima in terms of lightweight throughout, the chassis itself is just too american in terms of...lets go big tubes and make it heavy! The interior is the bit I don't want to get wrong in terms of design as I'll be paying someone to do upholstery (recover, flock, hydro dip), nnew carpets (better fitted), new reclining seats and this is the bit im going to take my time with because it needs to feel right. The biggest challenge with being first was I couldn't build something good the first time annoyingly and I built to the book to pass the test.
F1GTRUeno said:
Considering it looks like a baby McLaren F1 LM, I'm surprised you went with a curved spoiler instead of a straight one.
I'm with the above in suggesting an Exige spoiler but really anything that's straight would suffice.
That said, you've put all the hard work into this so go with your gut instinct.
Ive actually tried something different to try and get away from people thinking its a replica, it definitly has some styles taken from it no doubt about it. But with the doors a little different and the headlights a lot different and the front a bit more modernised in proportions and look I was hoping with the right spoiler I could move the look away from it slightly.I'm with the above in suggesting an Exige spoiler but really anything that's straight would suffice.
That said, you've put all the hard work into this so go with your gut instinct.
At the moment I'm moving towards getting some universal legs, moving them closer together then current ones, spoiler sprayed colour of the body, ends chopped off as late as possible and the top edge built up outwards a bit to get as much width as possible. The problem with all straight wings out there is width, the exige is about 56" the one you see in the photos is 64" and only just wide enough. Widest I could find was 60" but I suppose the advantage of wing...it can be taken off and a new one put on.
so its been in the body shop a while now being tidied up.
2 main things;
1. The spoiler wont be fitted when sprayed I want to see how it looks with out one. I will still have the spoiler work done though so its ready If i want to fit it.
2. I've had to make compromises on some lines of the door because of the fibreglass, I now officially hate fibreglass. The important ones like the door lines from the side will look good, but some others wont be perfect. I had a choice of doing a high build up and risk cracking or a lower build up but more stable. There is little point in building up a large amount if the risk of cracking is higher, id rather it lasted. dissapointing, but not the end of the world.
2 main things;
1. The spoiler wont be fitted when sprayed I want to see how it looks with out one. I will still have the spoiler work done though so its ready If i want to fit it.
2. I've had to make compromises on some lines of the door because of the fibreglass, I now officially hate fibreglass. The important ones like the door lines from the side will look good, but some others wont be perfect. I had a choice of doing a high build up and risk cracking or a lower build up but more stable. There is little point in building up a large amount if the risk of cracking is higher, id rather it lasted. dissapointing, but not the end of the world.
cars being sprayed this weekend. In the meantime the lines were cleaned up more and look good so im happy.
Rear vents have been cut and I'm coming round to the no spoiler look. The flap on the roof is the rally vent to force fresh air in or draw air out depending on which way it will be opened within the scoop.
Rear vents have been cut and I'm coming round to the no spoiler look. The flap on the roof is the rally vent to force fresh air in or draw air out depending on which way it will be opened within the scoop.
AlmostUseful said:
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t the bed, that thing is going to be gorgeous when it's finished.
Hope so, I'm just glad the really important decision making is over! Ive chucked more pictures of the paint on the blog rather then spam the thread with pics.t the bed, that thing is going to be gorgeous when it's finished. http://miamigt4kitcar.blogspot.co.uk/
Fastpedeller said:
'Ere I've just noticed you've taken the screen out for the spray operation! (makes sense of course). Was the fix for the IVA just a temporary eg silicone?
No it was properly bonded in, as were the side windows. I just wanted it sprayed properly so they were removedFastpedeller said:
Crikey -that's dedication! Car looks great - will you be at Stoneleigh with it?, I'd be interested in viewing.
Some things I wanted doing right. Other things I've had to compromise. Not sure if I'll be at Stoneleigh, depends how I get on in April as I need to do,Fit softer springs, Door solenoids and get the car ego done.
I was expecting first event I was going to be ready for and done enough miles to be the Wilton meet.
Fastpedeller said:
Sometimes they don't cut out that easily, and the glass breaks - you must know a good window fitter (unfitter!)
I suspect it wasn't too difficult to get the line under the screen to cut it due to the amount that was on there and sits a little bit off the fibreglass in places.Side windows, may of been more testing!
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