My DDR GT4 build
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ian328 said:
Its looking good James, congratulations on what you have achieved in that little garage, you should be proud!
What are your plans for the front number plate, as we all now, these are pretty ugly things and spoil the look of many cars. If it were me I would try to use something a little smaller than you are supposed to, not massively so and try and get in located low on something that would make the plate flat, below the front air intake. When I had my MR2 I external use velcro which held the front plate on after the original number plate mount was damaged.
Another question, is the area behind the rear doors that look like they should be windows, even though they are on the rear clam shell? Just seems like they need finishing off a bit. The front look excellent, they hydro dipping has worked really well and the contrast between the red an the black/carbon was a good choice.
I sort of agree on the back end, after how stylized the front looks, the back in a way seems like in needs something, I don't know what though. I look forward to seeing how the updated rear light and exhaust work out.
Your points are all great and similar to what I have planned.What are your plans for the front number plate, as we all now, these are pretty ugly things and spoil the look of many cars. If it were me I would try to use something a little smaller than you are supposed to, not massively so and try and get in located low on something that would make the plate flat, below the front air intake. When I had my MR2 I external use velcro which held the front plate on after the original number plate mount was damaged.
Another question, is the area behind the rear doors that look like they should be windows, even though they are on the rear clam shell? Just seems like they need finishing off a bit. The front look excellent, they hydro dipping has worked really well and the contrast between the red an the black/carbon was a good choice.
I sort of agree on the back end, after how stylized the front looks, the back in a way seems like in needs something, I don't know what though. I look forward to seeing how the updated rear light and exhaust work out.
- Front number plate - I have a 90% size number plate (stick on) for the front, being only 5 letters it can be nice and small as well. Its large enough to look right and not too small to draw attention. I may stick it to a metal plate and then fibreglass some magnets underneath the lower vents, so I can just 'stick it on'
- side window area - There are windows to go on there, up until now they've been perspex but I refuse to fit them again, they dont look as nice as glass and get scratched easily so more accurate templates are being made and pieces of glass will be made to shape to finish that area off. probably 4 - 6 weeks off being done.
I like the look of these, but looks like it might need a bit more work!
taken from here
http://www.driftingalive.com/the-detroit-supercar/
I guess you've seen this also the Joss P1 concept from a few years ago
http://www.botbnews.com/2010/08/oz-supercar-joss-j...
taken from here
http://www.driftingalive.com/the-detroit-supercar/
I guess you've seen this also the Joss P1 concept from a few years ago
http://www.botbnews.com/2010/08/oz-supercar-joss-j...
Edited by ian328 on Thursday 2nd April 11:14
Havent had much time so I've done a very quick walk around video and the first on the road quick clip at the end
https://youtu.be/lM6oFPeLO5A
https://youtu.be/lM6oFPeLO5A
First time I've stumbled upon this thread. Can I just say what a fantastic looking car and really impressive effort on the build (especially in a small single garage). That it is a first time customer build and in a country remote from its origin makes it even more impressive. Excellent work.
pstruck said:
First time I've stumbled upon this thread. Can I just say what a fantastic looking car and really impressive effort on the build (especially in a small single garage). That it is a first time customer build and in a country remote from its origin makes it even more impressive. Excellent work.
thanks its nice to hear from someone who's just seen it and thanks for the complements its far from perfect but I think I should be proud of what I've achieved.killerferret666 said:
pstruck said:
First time I've stumbled upon this thread. Can I just say what a fantastic looking car and really impressive effort on the build (especially in a small single garage). That it is a first time customer build and in a country remote from its origin makes it even more impressive. Excellent work.
thanks its nice to hear from someone who's just seen it and thanks for the complements its far from perfect but I think I should be proud of what I've achieved.Engine has been running fine on the drive, why on the drive I'm still waiting on the side windows. Hopefully will be fitted this week so I can take the car out over the bank holiday.got a few other jobs done;
- Front ride height at 85mm to clear speed humps
- Wax'd wheels to help keep brake dust off
- Exhaust exit fitted, but will change again as it doesn't suit the car
- Exterior Door handles removed and remote eletric opening system fitted
- Car undersealed + arches
- Front arch foam protection to stop fibreglass starring
- temporary door cards made to tidy doors up
First time I've been lucky enough to drive the car with no major issues other than running a bit hot. Not overheating just running hot.
Although think I've found the cause and hopefully a solution in for next weekend.
http://miamigt4kitcar.blogspot.co.uk
Although think I've found the cause and hopefully a solution in for next weekend.
http://miamigt4kitcar.blogspot.co.uk
Always nice to have a friend
So things different about this one is, it has a rear design change in a few areas which I think do work better.
So things different about this one is, it has a rear design change in a few areas which I think do work better.
- exhaust hole in middle
- rear vent not flush but sit back
- vents on the top
Updated the blog with all the latest work now that im actually driving it, which is a good feeling!
www.miamigt4kitcar.blogspot.co.uk
www.miamigt4kitcar.blogspot.co.uk
Made it to a local PH meet a few weeks back and still had some niggles on way there and back;
Put on some MeisterR coilovers, which although I suspect are produced at the same factory do have differences. Its now nice to drive the car, rides the bumps well, reasonably soft and not crashing and banging from the coilovers! I believe they use a slightly larger valve in the damper and use a longer damper stroke / spring on the rear.
Now I think the clutch is slipping slightly with the higher power so turned the power back down for time being whilst I sort out the bits to do that on the drive, never done a clutch before!
And lastly this picture taken by Rob (I think) at the PH local meet
- Headlight plastic clip holder popped out of bracket - plastic clip replaced
- Coilover top mount nut came loose - known issue
Put on some MeisterR coilovers, which although I suspect are produced at the same factory do have differences. Its now nice to drive the car, rides the bumps well, reasonably soft and not crashing and banging from the coilovers! I believe they use a slightly larger valve in the damper and use a longer damper stroke / spring on the rear.
Now I think the clutch is slipping slightly with the higher power so turned the power back down for time being whilst I sort out the bits to do that on the drive, never done a clutch before!
And lastly this picture taken by Rob (I think) at the PH local meet
tomsnelling said:
Very nice, great colour choice.
Its crying out for a carbon rear spoiler though to complete the rear end?
I'm not sure what to do with the rear end wing wise, got use to it without one. then I think maybe a wing would be good and then I get stuck choosing between carbon one to more of a moulded bodywork type one.Its crying out for a carbon rear spoiler though to complete the rear end?
Something ill have to make a decision on eventually.
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