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02-04-2005, 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Barry Johnson
Ok, did I just read that right? BMW wheels fit our cars?! Please clarify 
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I know the Audi wheels (112mm lug pattern) fit ours, but with a readily available adapter...
. I know the Audi wheels (112mm lug pattern) fit ours, but with a readily available adapter...
02-08-2005, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoyo
Whats the latest?
Geir
Geir
I'll keep you posted.
Cheers,
Pierre.
02-08-2005, 11:18 PM
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Pierre:
Sorry, don't like that rocker panel either. In fact, I never have warmed up to the design of the 996's at all. In my opinion (I know, everyone has one) it would look better if the taper at the leading edge of the rear fender (wing) was repeated at the trailing edge of the front fender - which would really accentuate the flair of the front fender. Well, you did ask for negative feedback.
The rest looks great, although you might consider using NACA ducts in the hood since it is a low presure area.
James
Sorry, don't like that rocker panel either. In fact, I never have warmed up to the design of the 996's at all. In my opinion (I know, everyone has one) it would look better if the taper at the leading edge of the rear fender (wing) was repeated at the trailing edge of the front fender - which would really accentuate the flair of the front fender. Well, you did ask for negative feedback
.The rest looks great, although you might consider using NACA ducts in the hood since it is a low presure area.
James
02-19-2005, 02:42 AM
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Just a quick update - We're a bit behind schedule, Gavin's been under the weather with tonsilitis (sp?). The hood is done and we are 99% ready to start making the molds for everything. I'll take some pics early next week before we start molding. I'll also take some pics during the molding process to show how we're doing it.
Cheers,
Pierre.
Cheers,
Pierre.
02-25-2005, 11:45 AM
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We're finally done with shaping the car and getting it symmetrical. On Monday we'll start making the molds. I took these pics today, but unfortunately we could not move the car outside in the sun because the splitter is too low for Gavin's garage ramp.
The Splitter - The horizontal part is basically just an 8mm thick flat sheet prodruding 100mm at the front and ends just before the front wheels. (+/-500mm at the widest point.) It will be made with carbon kevlar for flexibility, with a carbon fiber overlay.
The vertical parts of the splitter (in front of the front wheels) will be fiber glass and will form part of front fenders.
The splitter angle will be adjustable through the springloaded adjusters you see in the pics.
The Splitter - The horizontal part is basically just an 8mm thick flat sheet prodruding 100mm at the front and ends just before the front wheels. (+/-500mm at the widest point.) It will be made with carbon kevlar for flexibility, with a carbon fiber overlay.
The vertical parts of the splitter (in front of the front wheels) will be fiber glass and will form part of front fenders.
The splitter angle will be adjustable through the springloaded adjusters you see in the pics.
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02-25-2005, 12:19 PM
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Here's another pic of the gills, now with the splitter in place -
And here's a pic showing the vents on the hood -
Thats all the pics I snapped today. I'll take some pics next week of the molding process.
Cheers,
Pierre.
And here's a pic showing the vents on the hood -
Thats all the pics I snapped today. I'll take some pics next week of the molding process.
Cheers,
Pierre.
02-25-2005, 12:35 PM
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It's looking like a pretty cool and unique racecar!
One question...
South Africa is a bit hot at times, is it not?
If so, is black going to be a good color for being on the track in the sun all day?
It might get pretty damn hot in there. It looks badass in black, but...
One question...
South Africa is a bit hot at times, is it not?
If so, is black going to be a good color for being on the track in the sun all day?
It might get pretty damn hot in there. It looks badass in black, but...
02-25-2005, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bcdavis
It's looking like a pretty cool and unique racecar!
One question...
South Africa is a bit hot at times, is it not?
If so, is black going to be a good color for being on the track in the sun all day?
It might get pretty damn hot in there. It looks badass in black, but...
One question...
South Africa is a bit hot at times, is it not?
If so, is black going to be a good color for being on the track in the sun all day?
It might get pretty damn hot in there. It looks badass in black, but...