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kb58
27-05-2004, 11:20 PM
Just signed up. Here's my car:

http://members.cox.net/kimini22/car/

Been working on it for years... probably to be finished this year, I hope...
BassAddict
27-05-2004, 11:35 PM
Welcome indeeed !!! I think most of us - me for definate - have spent a fair amount of time looking on your site !!!!
Reckon you'll be getting quizzed about RWD setups soon though, and space frames etc !!! :lol:
Rich
MarkLD
28-05-2004, 01:46 AM
Welcome, good to see you on the forum.
I have been following your build for a long time and look at your site most days, excellent work, keep it up and I look forward to seeing the finished job and some more videos :D
GTiMini
28-05-2004, 01:54 AM
Kurt, :D Great to see you here. Keep up the good work.

I haven't been here long but there is some good quality work and people here. An invaluable resource.

Cheers

Con from Brisbane Australia. (door hinges)
kb58
28-05-2004, 02:16 AM
Thanks again for the door hinges, they'll live on!
Clemi
03-06-2004, 05:06 PM
Read the site, great mini. You could sell them and make a huge profit. I'd have one, if i could afford the insurance!
kb58
03-06-2004, 05:53 PM
Thanks,

I don't have any plans to produce them... the "kit car" industry is littered with the bodies of companies that had lots of enthusiasm but no business smarts. It would cost a fortune to get into production, never mind emission nightmares at the customer end. Probably 100 would need to be sold a year to be worthwhile and that's unlikely.

One place that's producing a mid-engine Honda (based) car now is the "Attack" made by K1. Pretty cool but I can't tell what most of the specs are... their FAQ is filled with "market speak" but no data. Saying aerodynamics is "unsurpassed" is BS and not good enough for me. I hardly post on their forum any longer because I get flamed anytime I ask an unpopular question or point out something no one wanted to hear, like emission issues. You can check out the forum and the car at:
http://www.attackforums.com/
http://www.k1-styling.sk/menu.php

Just be aware that if you say anything preceived to be negative, you'll get flamed, lectured, and possible thrown off. Oh, and the moderator can censor and/or edit your post. I was told that since I wasn't "enthusiastic", I shouldn't be posting. Way too much like a religeon for me...