BLAST - Subaru middy engine

[fuoriserie]

What do you guys think of this prototype kit, powered by a Subaru engine..

http://www.blastautomotive.com/photos.html

[JonRB]

Blimey, is it Chris Bangles hobby car?

It's a bit, err, "angular" isn't it?

[Davi]

I think from first impressions it looks like an engine bolted to some offcuts of square tubing, before having a dishwasher dropped on it to form the styling.

[SplatSpeed]

Davi said:

I think from first impressions it looks like an engine bolted to some offcuts of square tubing, before having a dishwasher dropped on it to form the styling.

have the UN phoned yet asking for assistance???

[Davi]

No but I have been offered a mid day chat show, where chavs get to discuss their problems

[fuoriserie]

JonRB said:

Blimey, is it Chris Bangles hobby car?

It's a bit, err, "angular" isn't it?

I do ike the idea of a mid-engine subaru, but the design does look influenced by Cadillac concept cars

Edited by fuoriserie on Wednesday 11th July 15:01

[JonRB]

fuoriserie said:

I do ike the idea of a mid-engine subaru

Google for the Prodrive P2 then, and also the Mitsubishi-engined car that looks rather similar (been discussed here on PH)

Edit: some links...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=234...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=344...

Edited by JonRB on Wednesday 11th July 15:13

[jellison]

COOL

Edited by jellison on Wednesday 11th July 15:44

[cymtriks]

It's a great idea but the styling is somewhat subject to personal taste (not my cup of tea at all!)

It seems that the Subaru units are begining to be noticed by the kit car world who, having noticed that the VW Beetle, RWD Escort, Sierra and MK3 Jag are no longer plentiful and are actually classics, have had to look for new donors.

Why did it take everyone so long to start using Subaru stuff, especially for mid engined cars?

[madazrx7]

Here's another one: The TRF built in Perth WA by Kim Ledger, [Heath's Dad] and Terry Fielding, of LF engineering.



http://www.lfperformance.com.au/html/trfsports.htm

Terry designed the car years ago, he was influenced by the Porsche 908.

[fuoriserie]

JonRB said:

fuoriserie said:

I do ike the idea of a mid-engine subaru

Google for the Prodrive P2 then, and also the Mitsubishi-engined car that looks rather similar (been discussed here on PH)

Edit: some links...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=234...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=344...

Edited by JonRB on Wednesday 11th July 15:13

Thanks Jon

[SimonV8ster]

fuoriserie said:

What do you guys think of this prototype kit, powered by a Subaru engine..

http://www.blastautomotive.com/photos.html

Death Race 2000 ??

[JonRB]

SimonV8ster said:

Death Race 2000 ??

[fuoriserie]

You can always change the shape of the body........, the chassis is very interesting and compact, i think it does have potential.

[JonRB]

fuoriserie said:

You can always change the shape of the body.

This is true.

[andygtt]

no chance of SVAing it not with all those sharp edges

seriously though without commenting on the styling, I'd be worried about all the gearbox hanging out the back as it would be a chellenge to get through SVA without ruining the styling (OK couldn't resist)

[fuoriserie]

andygtt said:

e a chellenge to get through SVA without ruining the styling (OK couldn't resist)

That was bad of you.....:

[Foolish Dave]

I much prefer the concept climax that was shown at Goodwood:


There are more on the site, but I didn't get one good shot - sorry...

No idea what's on the web if you google it??!

But it is a mid-engined Subaru Impreza based car, Ali hand-rolled panels.

[Black5]

JonRB said:

fuoriserie said:

You can always change the shape of the body.

This is true.

Or just put the engine in something else.

Sorry, but this is UGLY!

[stevieb]

If you are going to use a Subaru then i think the Murtaya is the best option here!

I think i should read properly i have just twigged you mean a mid engine!!

Steve

Edited by stevieb on Thursday 12th July 16:21