baileymanogue wrote:
1) Do you think that the kit car scene is geared too much towards an older generation? If so why do you think this?
The kitcar scene is multifaceted and covers everything from people building v12 Lambos from the ground up, to people doing Ferrari 355 body panel conversions. As a result you tend to find that the attendance at kit car events covers a very wide spectrum of ages, from teens up to the beardies.
Although largely male!
baileymanogue wrote:
2)If changes were made and younger people became interested this would be beneficiary to the industry?
You're asking this question with the assumption that young people are not already interested. i.e. you've already made up your mind to question 1.
That said, I would say that the biggest factor stopping anyone from building a kit car (imho) is cost, But due to the wide range of kits and costs already on the market, i'd say that isn't as much as a stopping factor as it used to be and that time/space to build (i.e. the practical factors) now start to kick in.
baileymanogue wrote:
3)Are there any aspects of the more basic kit cars that you think that could be changed or completely redesigned that would benefit the comfort, style or practicality of the vehicle?
Again, you're making assumptions. (sorry matey, i'm not being a prat, but i got picked up on stuff like this when i did some of my Degree questionaires
)
In this case you're assuming that the more basic kits aren't already comfortable, stylish or practical! I'd disagree with the premise of the question and say that all of these can already be built-around with some clever background legwork.
baileymanogue wrote:
4)Can you think of ways to lower the cost of buying a kit car (This could be materials or manufacturing) or do you already think the cost is reasonable for the quality of the product?
The interweb, especially forums such as this and the knowledge of others! By spending some time and effort researching suppliers and talking to friends you are easily able to build a car for very little money and you don't even have to make as many compromises as you would think!
baileymanogue wrote:
5)I have to create a 2-D element for my course, would advertising such as leaflets and posters be suitable do you think this type of advertising works well in this industry?
I'd say not sadly. In my experience, people in this area buy specialist mags (no, not that sort!
), join forums and read the web and join 'real world' clubs. Magazine or on-line advertising is probably useful as people do like to have a look through a source of multiple adverts to see what is available.
I hope this helps, and that i've not come over as too much of a prat?
Best of luck with the A Level, I got my A Level Design and Technology many years ago, so i can sympathise with what you're going through!
Dave