Speaking of Exomotive's kit offerings...

Warren v wrote:

Trying to decide how I feel here. That car is pretty in its own right, but when I compare it to the original I can't help but feel that I'd really like to see the wheel wells more rectangular like the DBR1 pictured.

The Replicar sort of invokes the DB1 SPA Paul Jackman Special more than the DBR1.

Though for 12k + PHellers stancy stancerson Miata I could deal....

A little more aggressive wheel/tire with some more offset or lower the car a little and it would come close

The0retical wrote:

Warren v wrote:

Do we have a price point yet. This I could get behind this.

The0retical wrote: Trying to decide how I feel here. That car is pretty in its own right, but when I compare it to the original I can't help but feel that I'd really like to see the wheel wells more rectangular like the DBR1 pictured. The Replicar sort of invokes the DB1 SPA Paul Jackman Special more than the DBR1. Though for 12k + PHellers stancy stancerson Miata I could deal....

Wheel wells like which original? ;)

Every DBR1 was handmade and differs quite a bit. From what I've seen, the individual cars aren't even symmetric. I think Stuart was making a conservative decision, 'cause I could see how the squared off look might trigger the general public's "ill-fitting kit car" reflex. I would probably run a lower ride height than pictured (I think he's using the stock Miata coilovers). With the proper height, a nice tread pattern, and some better photos, I think the fender gap would completely disappear from consideration.

wearymicrobe:

I know, right? I was pretty meh about this project (my mouth is going to lose me my job), since I'm not really into replicas and as I've always thought any car before the McLaren F1 could be safely ignored. Now that I've seen pictures of the finished product, I kinda want to be all sacrilegious and throw a 2JZ in one. After ruining it with a rollbar.

Warren v wrote: Wheel wells like which original? ;) Every DBR1 was handmade and differs quite a bit. From what I've seen, the individual cars aren't even symmetric. I think Stuart was making a conservative decision, 'cause I could see how the squared off look might trigger the general public's "ill-fitting kit car" reflex. I would probably run a lower ride height than pictured (I think he's using the stock Miata coilovers). With the proper height, a nice tread pattern, and some better photos, I think the fender gap would completely disappear from consideration.

Touché sir. I didn't realize they differed that greatly, sidepipes, the accent behind the front wheel, fender shape, et al.

I like it. If it meets that 12k price point on the exomotive site I could conceivably consider a project like that. Whenever it is that I'm actually home to do the work.

Forgive the rice-tacular exhaust note, but it looks like Stuart is having a blast with this thing over in the UK. Figured you guys would like to see it in motion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlDfaOJvkKg

I just want to say that this body eliminates ALL of the concerns I ever had with the aesthetics of the project. the car is gorgeous

JoeyM wrote: I just want to say that this body eliminates ALL of the concerns I ever had with the aesthetics of the project. the car is gorgeous

Just needs more low, brah.

I think the car is good looking. But, the proportions are off, IMO, when compared to the original. I realize that keeping the stock Miata's hard points limits the options. I've been looking but haven't seen a straight side on view yet.

Good job though.

What is behind those side vents? I feel that if you could add some depth there, lower it, and put some better wheels you would be getting pretty authentic.

Looks good in motion

I know its not right, but seeing the original side exhaust, I just want to stuff a SHO V6 of V8 in it.....

Its a kit, it could be a homage to the original, but that just sticks in my mind when I see this.

Now, who has thoughts on a roll bar that looks the shizzle?

Warren do you have any pictures of the interior?

Warren v wrote:

JoeyM wrote: I just want to say that this body eliminates ALL of the concerns I ever had with the aesthetics of the project. the car is gorgeous

Just needs more low, brah.

And a different exhaust. Sounds terrible. But it's still gorgeous.

Sultan wrote: Warren do you have any pictures of the interior?

I haven't seen any, I'm not sure how complete it is. All my info comes from the MEV Boards here: http://www.mevowners.proboards.com/board/12/mev-replicar

I started to hijack the Exocet thread, but it's better to ask here...
Does Exomotive intend to build DBR1 chassis here, or just to import them? Do you think you guys will do any of the frame analysis & modifications for this car that you did for the Exocet?

Are these shipping yet?

if you order one you'll also need period correct costume.

MTI_Racing wrote: if you order one you'll also need period correct costume.

I have the bomber jacket, goggles and scarf in the garage from when I used to drive the 356 speedster and my windshield delete 28 roadster.

nderwater wrote: I started to hijack the Exocet thread, but it's better to ask here... Does Exomotive intend to build DBR1 chassis here, or just to import them? Do you think you guys will do any of the frame analysis & modifications for this car that you did for the Exocet?

Is it still pretty early to be asking that question?

Yes it is. Let them get the Exocet line actually rolling first...

wearymicrobe wrote: Are these shipping yet?

Not yet. Stuart at MEV in the UK is still putting the final touches on the kit before starting production. We're supposed to get some in the states "this year".

nderwater wrote: I started to hijack the Exocet thread, but it's better to ask here... Does Exomotive intend to build DBR1 chassis here, or just to import them? Do you think you guys will do any of the frame analysis & modifications for this car that you did for the Exocet?

Oh wow, that sucks. I wrote a reply right after your original question in the other thread, but I guess it never got saved/submitted. Here's a summary:

The frame is just a tiny part of the challenge of producing the DBR1. The bodywork is by far the biggest challenge for US production. Our current plan is to phase out fiberglass production, and the DBR1 is a single-piece fiberglass part. We would most likely have a local boat shop do the actual layups. The costs involved with having the UK guys make a master part from their female, shipping the master part, paying a boat shop to build a very large multi-part mold, and having to maintain those molds are pretty enormous. Also, we'd probably need to do some extensive correction to the mold, since our female mold would be a fourth-generation cast, and all our parts would be fifth-generation. With the development cost of making a new chassis, odds are we're just going to import DBR1s by the container-load in a base white gelcoat for paint later. With gradual shapes like the Replicar, you really want paint anyways.

This seems like the perfect car for the s38 out of my M5. Almost too bad the car is in such great shape lol.