We actually have done wide body kits before. One of my personal favorites was the Mercedes CLK 430 that we built. We don't make them anymore because they are just
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03-23-2010, 08:58 PM | #46 (permalink) |
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We actually have done wide body kits before. One of my personal favorites was the Mercedes CLK 430 that we built. We don't make them anymore because they are just too expensive to do it right. Mold cost for urethane is very high. For example, the front fascia that we've made for the 370...We probably have around 30K invested into the fascia...Just developing the molds.
Urethane would work well for the fascia and rockers but it won't work very well for the fenders. Unfortunately poly urethane doesn't have the support structure to work well for fenders without some serious additional weight to build support ribs. Fiberglass would be less expensive but obviously heavier and not as durable. CF would be my preferred choice but it won't be cheap. Although you'll be able to save some money with the hood. I am probably going to develop a pre-preg CF hood soon that is similar to what you have designed but we've moved the vents further back to aid in cooling. The reason I mention seperating the intercoolers on the side is because that is how all of the professional race cars run it. That way the freshest air is going to the intercoolers and the radiator seperately. Brakes really just need air blowing across them so I wouldn't put too much emphasis on them. Something simple with a 2-2.5 inch opening will be sufficient. Check out this car built by Jun. I really like what they did with their intercooler/fascia setup...just throwing out ideas... Nissan 350z R - AWD Import & Tuner Car - Super Street Nissan 350Z Awd Jun Auto Vq35de Engine Intercooler Radiator Photo |
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I like the remake more, bullitt-the original kind of screamed of mature "Fast and Furious", but this leans more towards refined power. I like the way this concept/plan is moving along!
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I always loved that car! I just wish I had the funds to support it! V-mounts are amazing and I would do that if I could and then vent the hood right above the v-mount to allow the air to flow in the v-mount and then back over the hood... Jun makes a sick car for sure!
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what... the Jun, My 1st design or the 2nd design?
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I like the idea of wide body alot, and those hood vents, as long as its not a carbon fiber hood, and minus the wing. I think it would look really clean wide body without the wing.
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I personally think it looks, not too bad. But.. smooth the fender flares. Don't like the flat edge near the fender wells. And, maybe think something slighly different for the vents on the hood. I think something more subtle may be the ticket. People will stare due to slight changes more, than drastic changes, and it will stick in their heads and they will want it.
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Ah yes, sorry I don't race. I'm speaking completely off appearance. If it's going to the track I'd imagine you would want it to be as aerodynamic as possible.
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looks crazy and i like crazyy
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nope still looking for a company to build it.
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