If anyone has been attempting to follow my blog, my reason for the lack of updates is due to the lack of computing power. My previous computer couldn't render or run the viewport properly let alone new versions of 3DS Max.
I'm currently working on an interior design for the car
I'm still trying to think of a cool way to do the dash. I will have to design and build my own seats for the car because of an interior space issue. Since it will be considered a kit car I can probably get away with it. Plus it allows me to make a custom seat that fits me.
I was thinking of using some styling cues from the new Toyota FT-HS Hybrid Sports Concept. I hope that by looking at the Toyota's interior it will give me some inspiration to create my own.
2 comments:
Superdaver,
I found this site via grabercars forum (I'm 4evrplan). I'm very excited about your design; it's one of the most visually stunning designs I've seen. I hope you finish your build and market the kit, because I could possibly see myself building one someday after a few other projects.
I wonder though, if you have any input on how the large size of the wheels will affect the unsprung weight and overall drive ratio?
Have you thought of doing two versions, one with smaller (albeit less attractive) wheel arches?
I tried shrinking down the wheel size, but it definitely changed the whole feel of the car, It would have needed some major remodeling.
I realize that larger wheels do affect unsprung weight, but it's a sacrifice well made for style. Unsprung weight affects how fast the wheel will rebound from a bump, a heavier wheel will take longer to reconnect to the pavement after hitting a bump.
I figure If I can get the car to pull a lil over 1g in the corners with those big wheels it will do fine. Plus it will also make it so that I don't have to change the gear ratios to compensate for the weight of the car, and top speed. Especially when there's a turbo involved there will be way too much power to put to the pavement through smaller wheels.
Most people that buy kit cars is because they look cool and they get to put it together. It's like Lego for adults.
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