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29th December 2012, 22:30
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Tribute to the A352?
I fooked my leg quite badly recently. I was in the process of building a Sammio G46 which is now stopped as I won't be driving three pedalled cars again. The good news is they are not amputating the foot, just fusing the ankle so while I wait for the operation I thought I would plan my next car.
Tribute did great stuf with my TVR so I keep an eye on this forum too. I love what they did in a couple of weeks with the A352. I was wondering if they could do something similar with more modern tin. Something like a BMW Z3/4 or Audi TT.
I thought they could make it more of a mishmash so they have the classic lines with most of the modern interior retained. Not sure if it would work aesthetically or practically which is why I opened it to the forum rather than approaching Tribute directly.
What do you guys reckon? Think Eagle Speedster looks and interior trim without the £500,000 price tag.
Chris, if you fancy a go then if I shift the G46 I could possibly leave a car parked down you way to play with. No rush as I don't get operated on until mid/end Jan end then another 3months after that before I can put my foot down but it would give me something to look forward to.
Z3, Z4, TT or something else?
I don't like MGFs
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30th December 2012, 09:53
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Hi Nick,
Glad to hear you are keeping your foot.
The car build idea sounds good to me .
Z3/4's are great as every single outer panel unbolts and leaves you with a blank canvas, apart from the windscreen frame.
If I do some Photoshopping for you we will have a start point to discuss from.
Happy New Year
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30th December 2012, 10:10
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Happy New Year!
Don't bust a gut together it photoshopped up for me as I have at least another three months after the operation this month while I am none weight bearing so none driving.
I just wondered how you felt about keeping more of he modern comforts of the interior with the classic shaped exterior. I think it would work as we are not trying to create a replica but rather do an homage to he cars.
Having said that, I have been looking at a few 2.8 Z3s in the classifieds...
Z3s are more in my price range at the moment
[edit] just looked on some salvage sites and might stretch to a bashed up Z4 if that makes it easier but I am guessing you would have a bigger market for Z3 kits at the moment
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2nd January 2013, 13:03
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I just wondered how you felt about keeping more of he modern comforts of the interior with the classic shaped exterior. I think it would work as we are not trying to create a replica but rather do an homage to he cars.
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I think a slick modern interior (such as a slightly modified Z4's) could look great with a body inspired by the 60's.
Look at the Ford GT :
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30th December 2012, 17:58
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WCA is this what you had in mind?
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30th December 2012, 20:32
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I have been thinking about a Z3 being a good base for a body conversion recently. The Windscreen and doors will probably be the stumbling blocks for a 50's 60's style vehicle although I was thinking a Z3 might work clothed in Ferrari California outwear (60's california) or with the windscreen chopped an Aston Martin Zagato spyder.
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30th December 2012, 20:47
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Casamolino - hard to make out on the phone but that looks a bit Zagoto. I have always found their styling a bit heavy preferring the delicacy of Pinifarina.
This may be where I look stupid and tat is a Pinin design.
I am also looking for something without a roof.
What you show there is basically right though. Please share the source/ link
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31st December 2012, 11:24
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Casamolino - still struggling to name the car, current best guess is a Maserati 450.
What is it and where did you get the outlines from please. They look useful for what I am planning
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31st December 2012, 11:49
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31st December 2012, 16:19
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Now Chris if you were to make this back for your MX250 then you could offer another option plaus with the aston style front you would have a db4 zagato ish
http://www.foskers.com/ferrari-sales...wb-re-creation
Just another possible addition for 2013
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1st January 2013, 19:20
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My insomnia may just give me the additional hours I need......
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31st December 2012, 12:04
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Okay, no I feel stupid. Where is the wire diagram from though?
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31st December 2012, 12:07
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Diagrams from Chris at Tribute , have sent you a PM , Geoff .
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31st December 2012, 12:21
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Z3 dimensions from Carfolio. 96.3 inches might be a bit of a stretch.
1996 BMW Z3 2.8 Automatic dimensions & weights
mm inches
wheelbase 2446 96.3
track (front) 1412 55.6
track (rear) 1430 56.3
length 4026 158.5
width 1692 66.6
height 1288 50.7
ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
kerb weight 1255 kg 2767 lb
weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 51.1 litres 11.2 UK Gal 13.5 US Gal
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31st December 2012, 12:26
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Carfolio 250 GT SWB wheelbase 2400mm 94.5" (whats 2" between friends) .
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31st December 2012, 12:29
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whats 2" between friends) .
The difference between Ooh and Argh according to my wife. ;-)
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1st January 2013, 19:19
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Nick
Some food for thought:
I have "stretched" the D by 6" in the cockpit, but it could go in the nose if you want. The Z3 will need lowering 3-4".
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2nd January 2013, 17:33
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The Z3 will need lowering 3-4".
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Is that going to be possible/practical? From memory the Z3 has very low seat pans, maybe only 4-5 inches off the ground which would make speedbumps a nightmare.
I do very much like the idea of a modern car that looks like a D-Type though! Do you still have the original shell Chris? There are a few modern sports cars that could work, like a lotus elise or TVR Chimaera however they are a little too expensive to be used as a donor, even a banged up car would be £4-5k.
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