Phantom are back!
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But now as Vortex Automotive, keep an eye here www.vortex-auto.co.uk
It hasn't been quiet when they've been away either, suspension refinements, power steering now an option, different engine options including Ford 3.0 V6s giving 220bhp, a Volvo T5 vehicle is in development at the moment as well with around 300bhp.
Some minor cosmetic changes including a revised rear bumper design featuring more of a diffuser look, and now different interior panels available to give a more modern ergonomic feel.
Many other ideas are in the pipeline too.
So all exciting news !!
It hasn't been quiet when they've been away either, suspension refinements, power steering now an option, different engine options including Ford 3.0 V6s giving 220bhp, a Volvo T5 vehicle is in development at the moment as well with around 300bhp.
Some minor cosmetic changes including a revised rear bumper design featuring more of a diffuser look, and now different interior panels available to give a more modern ergonomic feel.
Many other ideas are in the pipeline too.
So all exciting news !!
Edited by EddyP on Thursday 8th October 23:01
I assume you have an inside line on this as the site consists of a logo and text that states 'Vortex is back' & 'watch this space', and an email link - how would I know what it relates to as is and, realistically, who's going to sign up for more spam based on what's presented?
I wish you or whoever well with this but why should I watch this space - why not start a thread when there's actually something to see? This is up there with the 'under construction' page as a deadly sin of web design.
I wish you or whoever well with this but why should I watch this space - why not start a thread when there's actually something to see? This is up there with the 'under construction' page as a deadly sin of web design.
seansverige said:
I assume you have an inside line on this as the site consists of a logo and text that states 'Vortex is back' & 'watch this space', and an email link - how would I know what it relates to as is and, realistically, who's going to sign up for more spam based on what's presented?
I wish you or whoever well with this but why should I watch this space - why not start a thread when there's actually something to see? This is up there with the 'under construction' page as a deadly sin of web design.
Totally agree, best thing is for the OP to say what he knows and to edit the waste-of-time embarrassing link out.I wish you or whoever well with this but why should I watch this space - why not start a thread when there's actually something to see? This is up there with the 'under construction' page as a deadly sin of web design.
Apologies that there isn't a huge amount of info at the moment, the site is still being worked on, hence just the contact details.
I shall speak to one of the owners this weekend, and try to sort some more recent photos to show you all.
Have a photo here from Stoneleigh in 2007 for you:
Arthur - Can you please expand on your points that you feel were very outdated?
I shall speak to one of the owners this weekend, and try to sort some more recent photos to show you all.
Have a photo here from Stoneleigh in 2007 for you:
Arthur - Can you please expand on your points that you feel were very outdated?
Just boning up on the kitcar design thread ( http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... ) and found the following images at www.ricola.co.uk
It looks like the interior has also been redone, but the previous one looked perfectly serviceable. Is this the new Phantom?
I don't think it's dated so much as bland - it's pretty enough but lacks that vital spark: it's a bit sterile, needs attitude. Correcting this requires a fairly comprehensive makeover, mainly resurfacing: the wheelarches need a little more form, especially around the wheel cutout. The side intake could do with being larger, but mainly something more interesting than a plain oval inlet - study the S1 Elise / Exige side intakes as a lesson in how it could be done. The rear end is too soft, bordering on the amorphous - needs more tension and a set of contemporary set of rear lights (there are plenty of good ones to choose from) and a faux - or better real - venturi wouldn't hurt either.
It looks like the interior has also been redone, but the previous one looked perfectly serviceable. Is this the new Phantom?
I don't think it's dated so much as bland - it's pretty enough but lacks that vital spark: it's a bit sterile, needs attitude. Correcting this requires a fairly comprehensive makeover, mainly resurfacing: the wheelarches need a little more form, especially around the wheel cutout. The side intake could do with being larger, but mainly something more interesting than a plain oval inlet - study the S1 Elise / Exige side intakes as a lesson in how it could be done. The rear end is too soft, bordering on the amorphous - needs more tension and a set of contemporary set of rear lights (there are plenty of good ones to choose from) and a faux - or better real - venturi wouldn't hurt either.
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