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5th February 2014, 07:45
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Mornin.. Still watching this with interest....still a little concerned about the 'bulbous' look of the front wings / arches....so here's another daft idea..
I know the bonnet line and centre front cant go any lower because of the engine / front panel, but how about..(wait for this..) doing a pie cut the whole length of the wing, where the inside curve meets the 'bonnet', under the headlight, and back up the outside of the wing, between the arch and the top of the wing...starting with nothing at the back, upto a couple of inches at the front.. (like the whole top of the wing is a lid, put back on a bit lower...!)
Then the lines would flow and all will be well with the world...
The idea works in my head anyway...!!
All the best
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5th February 2014, 13:24
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I should imgine the constraint causing the wings to sit up as they do is because the strut towers force the design that way.
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5th February 2014, 18:49
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I think this looks fantastic, will be nice to see how low Chris can get it but I'm sure he'll be putting those photoshop skills to good use before we know it.
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5th February 2014, 20:13
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5th February 2014, 21:43
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Maybe try lower springs and configure the new bodywork around them? 25-30mm may make quite a difference to the overall stance.
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6th February 2014, 11:44
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There is a company un the US that has a bodykit that converts the MGB to an AC Ace replica. Its called the Caifornia Ace.
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6th February 2014, 12:18
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Maybe Chris could make a kit that fits the Z3 without modification so it is cheap and easy for novice builders to use.
The more experienced or braver could then make their own modifications such as lowering springs, pie cutting front wings etc?
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6th February 2014, 15:38
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Poor old Chris!!
All these comments / suggestions, kind of assume Chris is sat on his bum, just waiting for new ideas to come flooding in to give him something to do!
Give him a break for goodness sake!! :-)
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6th February 2014, 17:03
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Oh no Scottie......!!
I just gave Chris a suggestion........
But you've gone and called him old.........!!!
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6th February 2014, 17:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DSG4ME
There is a company un the US that has a bodykit that converts the MGB to an AC Ace replica. Its called the Caifornia Ace.
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I like that one a lot
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6th February 2014, 18:34
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Originally Posted by Tribute Automotive
The front end isn't positioned correctly in these pictures, and I will be modifying the front valance area to give some more depth and balance with the sill.
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I like it ! It has its own shape. Sitting behind that bonnet and wings will be a great frame to look at the road through: .
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6th February 2014, 20:13
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Thanks for all your comments.
It's strange but it looks so different in the flesh, a bit like the MX250 does.
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7th February 2014, 14:54
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I like that one a lot
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well it's close but not quite
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7th February 2014, 18:02
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Any thoughts on Alfa Romeo spider duetto 1965. One with the curvy lights at the back not slab sided back.
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7th February 2014, 18:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DSG4ME
There is a company un the US that has a bodykit that converts the MGB to an AC Ace replica. Its called the Caifornia Ace.
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nice - apart from the MGB bits, the American bits and the grille
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7th February 2014, 18:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scimjim
nice - apart from the MGB bits, the American bits and the grille
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And the colour...
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7th February 2014, 20:15
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American BRG..............
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8th February 2014, 19:12
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8th February 2014, 19:25
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Looking great Chris
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8th February 2014, 19:32
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Thanks for pics....
I think i'm gonna have to see this one in the flesh.....
might have to put my Mk1 GTI resto on the back burner for a bit...!
I like the front 'spoilerettes', they help balance the look...
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