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Toyota Freestyle GT - Demon - 13-12-2017

Did a quick photoshop with a caterham nosecone on the front. Not too sure what i think about it but might try and find a cheap nosecone i can experiment with, and cut up Smile

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Comments welcome people...........

Jason Big Grin

Toyota Freestyle GT - Sparkystav - 13-12-2017

Just looks like a silly cartoon face to me,

A thumbs down im afraid

Toyota Freestyle GT - Lexusboy - 16-12-2017

I think all cars are designed around a face to be fair.
The problem is your limited on how to do this with the design of the buggy

Toyota Freestyle GT - steviewevie - 16-12-2017

I think the nosecone looks a bit too generic. After all the effort you've been to, I think it would look better if you had something a bit more unique/special ? Though of course I understand that needs more effort itself and might be unfeasible/too expensive.

Toyota Freestyle GT - Demon - 16-12-2017

Hmmm.

Im in 2 minds here, i could get a generic caterham style nosecone and modify to suit or make something from scratch. Im happy to do either to be honest. Like you have said Steve i have put sooooo much effort in to this thing that i don't want to just cut corner towards the end.

I have another design in my head that i may try and put down on paper today and knock up a quick photoshop of. I think you will probably like this version as it will be more 'EVIL' looking. and if i bring it down at the front more it means i have the option to add a front diffuser. Big Grin

Jason Big Grin

Toyota Freestyle GT - steviewevie - 16-12-2017

Demon I have another design in my head that i may try and put down on paper today and knock up a quick photoshop of. I think you will probably like this version as it will be more 'EVIL' looking.

Sounds good to me Big Grin

Toyota Freestyle GT - Demon - 21-12-2017

*** mini update ***

Well got up to TGT on the weekend and spoke to James about a few things. As i have my operation date now i have ok'd the next lot of work to be done on the buggy as i have a bit more cash to spend on it now.

I got the radiator and the twin fans on the car, actually helps visualise how the front will look better.

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I Have an idea in my head of how i want the front to look now. Large centre intake with an adjustable front diffuser. Did a quick photoshop (and i mean quick) and here is how it came out, second one is probably the best version. Still needs a bit of work but you get the general idea. If anyone wants to have a go themselves then by all means have a go. Big Grin

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Jason Big Grin

Toyota Freestyle GT - steviewevie - 21-12-2017

Hmm, not sure Jason, to me it looks a bit wannabe-F1, which jars with the rest of the body. It's up to you of course, it doesn't matter whatever we think, as long as you like it yourself !

Toyota Freestyle GT - Demon - 21-12-2017

steviewevie Hmm, not sure Jason, to me it looks a bit wannabe-F1, which jars with the rest of the body. It's up to you of course, it doesn't matter whatever we think, as long as you like it yourself !

To me its not really about looks but function. I need to duct air to the front mounted radiator and get some much needed front downforce! Will have to mock something up on the buggy me thinks......:closedeyes:

Toyota Freestyle GT - steviewevie - 21-12-2017

ok, but why do you need to duct air to the radiator ? It's mounted right at the front so will get all the fresh air it wants, surely ?