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my entry to "redbull soapbox race" with "mini-me slabside"
G'day to All,
I'm pretty sure that some of you know that my scratch built 289 project from related tread @ "scratch builders forum" As sub project of my pet project; I'm gonna enter "redbull soapbox race" with mini cobra that wheelbase shortened to 63" Team name is "mini-me slabside" :) Race will be May 24th @ istanbul Peace Ozgur@istanbul http://lh3.ggpht.com/_V7qa_5pfXNo/Se...mini289iso.png PS to moderators: Please inform me if you think that it would be better to move this tread to scratch builders forum. |
Hey, that looks great and is a far cry from what we built when I was a kid for Soap Box Racing. Good luck with both builds.
Ron :) |
Man this is KEWL, I remember when I was a kid the soapbox in OZ were heavy and UGLY. :eek:
Good luck with this project and hope to see it complete soon:D |
Oz,
You are every boy's wish for a Daddy. Salut!! |
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We entered a few years ago for St Louis, We made the first few cuts but our beginning skit kept us out of the running. Make sure you have an entertaining skit. The vehicle is the easy part. You Could probably dress up Like Shelby and have your team dress as lawyers. Maybe with the powdered wigs, passing out Lawsuits??? Good luck, looks like quite a bit of fun.
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bruce
your cart is very cute i'll go with orginal dimensions other than 63" wheelbase steering wheel is at right side and there will be passenber seat for my team mate peace ozgur@istanbul Quote:
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Mr Bruce, do you still make those?
Dang that little thingy is cute. What would it cost for one? :D :D |
Soapy Cobra
Ozgur, will you build the body out of fiberglass or something else?
Paper Mache' perhaps? ;) Keep us posted! |
thank you Maurice
the thing is i've got great 12 years old daughter and special request of my daughter is flame paint job for "mini-me slabside" well she's that kind of daddy's girl peace ozgur@istanbul Quote:
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no no paper !
body material will be vinyl-ester or carbon-fiber peace ozgur@istanbul Quote:
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Oz,
Please pardon my gender goof. I have grand-daughters, so I should have known better :o Lucky young lady :) |
no need to pardon
it's very often to assume that boys play with cars i've got a friend from our classic car club; she has got great collection http://www.atamanmuseum.com/ peace ozgur@istanbul Quote:
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hoofa
very nice show idea you're 100% correct about show section is harder our music as you may easily guess "hey little cobra" from "rip chords" for the show we plan to bring some nice girls for snake dance because of we're team of 2 boring mechanical engineers peace ozgur@istanbul Quote:
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Hi Richard
First of all there's strict policy for suppliers on this forum (please refer to site owner) Second; soapbox is without any powertrain (engine, transmission & differential etc.) Third; weight target for soapbox is 80 kg. so, there is no change to add sidepipes etc. even for appearance fourth; I'm not your potential customer since I've built chassis, body & hardtop (from 3d model, mold, product), all shinny parts from 316 marine grade stainless steel for my pet project which is 289 from scratch. Regards Ozgur@istanbul Quote:
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Thank you Jamo for cleaning of undefined spammer !
Here it's first picture of work in progress Mini-Me Peace Ozgur@istanbul http://lh6.ggpht.com/_V7qa_5pfXNo/Se...5042009604.jpg |
Short Cobra
Whoa that was fast!
How did you build the body so quickly?! Pop a light fiberglass body out of your mold and then cut it in two? Is it full width but just shortened? I really like it! |
yes cut & paste
full width because I need room for my team mate peace ozgur Quote:
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Hey "Cobra Lite"
What about critical dimensions (front/rear track and wheelbase) of your project ? I'm gonna start install running train next week @ mini-me weight of mini-me bodyshell is 15 kg (33 lb ?) Peace Ozgur@istanbul http://lh3.ggpht.com/_V7qa_5pfXNo/Se...5042009600.jpg |
Mini-Me
15 kg?! Is that just one layer of fiberglass or did you use Carbon Fibre?
Fantastic project that will be very eye catching! I'm looking forward to seeing your frame design and especially what wheels & tires you will use. Low friction & ultra light bicycle rims or what? **) I won't know my project dimensions until I can get an appropriate donor for the rear end. I have Miata front hubs, uprights, and brake assemblies now. So just looking for the diff, axles, and so on to set the rear track width. It will be Mini-Me's big brother :eek: Mini-Me Two? :rolleyes: |
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