Specs set in stone:
- 4 wheeled
- 2 seater
- Operational Windows
- GPS
- Gas powered
- 5 Speed
Specs more or less set in stone:
- 3D Printed Body Panels
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Stereo
We all know someone that wants a car that is really efficient but can't afford one so it is time to make one for less than my car costs.
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Specs set in stone:
Specs more or less set in stone:
I really liked the original design but it was just too small. So I stretched it out and added some of the important components for scaling and dimensioning.
Old Design:
Front end was more of an Audi R8 style with a Nissan GTR tail.
New Design:
I decided to go with just the GTR but shorten it a little bit. Unfortunately it looks a lot like my old Hyundai Accent.
I am leaning more toward a front wheel drive so I can add two more seats in the back.
The rims are 17" (Not going in my car).
The engine square you see is the size of a Chevy 350 (Also not going in my car)
Long Story:
Well I took a look at the design size and shape I first posted for you all to see and realized that I don't want a smart car. (The width is 4ft. wide) After a week of driving the dually truck for my father in-law and his nice turbo diesel trucks I realized that I really love my Hyundai Accents. Infact Ben (my father in-law) said to me, "Your car is really zippy!" I laughed really hard about that but after thinking I realized it really is and I love the small size and nice efficiency.
Short Story:
I decided to make the Build Box 5'6" wide x 9' long x 3'6" and some change.
Compared to my beloved Accent:
5'8" wide x 14'3" long x 4'8" High
I purchased an 8 HP Briggs and Stratton engine that used to be on a Murray Riding Lawn Tractor.
I picked it up for a whopping $25. Now comes the fun work the frame and transmission build. (Sorry about no pictures so far my camera isn't working properly hopefully I will get it figured out tonight.)
I have been starting designs in "PencilCAD" and I think I have decided on the shape. Now I have to start building it in SolidWorks.
I am building and designing this for myself and everyone else so any input would be cool.
First you have to decide what you want the body to look like. Because you are more or less going to be stuck with it for quite a while.
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Great project! Have you encountered any challenges in the design or construction process, and do you have a specific timeline for when you aim to have on the two-person car completed like http://gearheadinsight.com/?