Rumbles SLC Build

It was Tony Kutas, who owns Charlotte Speed Shop. He's doing a SLC for another client now, so he is very familiar with how they are put together.

Tony can do more than just the bodywork/paint. He can finish your build as well or resolve any issues you are having.

Tony's number is 980-322-5895

THANKS !!

I went to the my state inspection station renew my SLC's inspection, and the record said I only drove it 100 miles all last year.

So I decided to sell my SLC to someone who will use it more than I do now.

I had a great time building the car, driving it, and showing it around the country. You may remember this car was featured on several Velocity TV programs (Gearz & PowerNation), was a feature car at SEMA, and Chip Foose gave it his "Best Paint" award.

Here is the ad for my SLC on -> CollectorCar.com

Please spread the word...

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Good luck with the sale! Will be sad to see it go, but hopefully the new owner pops up on here to continue sharing pics!

Charlotte Speed Shop (AKA Dents Charlotte) di the bodywork. They are no longer in business.

Here is what it looks like when the worst happens. This video shows the details of a wrecked SLC. This is the SLC that had the 3 rotor Wankel motor. I remember the build thread here in the SLC Playhouse way back.

See the YouTube video ->

rumbles said:

Charlotte Speed Shop (AKA Dents Charlotte) di the bodywork. They are no longer in business.

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Wasn't the guy that painted your car hanging out with you at SEMA? Seems like he did pretty nice work, why out of biz?

Yes, Tony was at SEMA with me when my SLC was a feature car there. Tony did a great job on my car, but has moved on to another (non-automotive) business now.

The May 2020 Reincarnation magazine was published today and my SLC is one of the featured articles. Checkout page 28 -> https://www.rcnmag.com/ezines

I also attached a PDF of the article.

Just a reminder that this car is for sale. Here is the ad for my SLC on -> CollectorCar.com

Great write up Bill, and fantastic car. Good luck with the sale.

Regards Brian

My yellow SLC was featured again in this ReinCarNation article -> https://www.rcnmag.com/garage/builders-art?utm_source=campaigner&utm_campaign=RCN200527&utm_content=newsletter&cmp=1&utm_medium=email

AllanSLC said:

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3 questions:
1. If the normal kit comes with a 5 bolt quick release steering, is there an adapter plate for the Raptor Pro to covert from a 5 bolt pattern to a 6 Bolt?
2. Is there a recommended combo of a new adapter and a new quick release that you recommend for the Raptor Pro that fits the steering column nicely
3. Has anyone tried this CarTek button module? https://www.cartekmotorsport.com/wireless-control-system/ It is a 5 bolt pattern but I have not seen anyone try it on their SLC

Thanks

Brian

407flyguy said:

3 questions:
1. If the normal kit comes with a 5 bolt quick release steering, is there an adapter plate for the Raptor Pro to covert from a 5 bolt pattern to a 6 Bolt?
2. Is there a recommended combo of a new adapter and a new quick release that you recommend for the Raptor Pro that fits the steering column nicely
3. Has anyone tried this CarTek button module? https://www.cartekmotorsport.com/wireless-control-system/ It is a 5 bolt pattern but I have not seen anyone try it on their SLC

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1. Don't know. I'd recommend moving away from being locked into the 5 bolt pattern; the only reason to stay with the 5 bolt is if you want to use the RCR supplied quick release and/or steering wheel, neither of which are "great". Better, nicer quick releases and steering wheels can be found and you'll find many more options if you stick with a 6 bolt pattern.

2. The NRG quick releases are pretty popular amongst builders. For whatever reason some people think if it doesn't say MOMO on it you're buying junk, but I've never had a problem with mine and I don't have any slop or other quality issues. Granville recently sold his car but he had the Raptor Pro system, I'd reach out to him for direct feedback.

Bill I would like to purchase a hard copy of your Car Builder Journal for the RCR Superlite. Please let me know where I can get one. Thanks

Update on my SLC

I sold my SLC for $102k through RK Motors specialty car consigners. After I had taken a deposit and was committed to this sale, another buyer popped up and offered me $118k. I kept my commitment and sold it for $102k. The car is now in the Chicago area.

Bye Bye baby...It was a great experience building it and it was thrilling to drive.

My Next Car Build
I transitioned from the "SuperLite" to an "UltraLite" car called the Tiger. The Tiger has a curb weight of only ~600lbs! That's about the same weight of a mid-sized motorcycle.

I designed and built the Tiger. Its now running, registered, and I'm taking it to cruise-ins. Like my past cars, I'll drive it "ugly" this summer to sort out the bugs and then I'll finish the bodywork/paint and interior this winter. The highlights of the Tiger are:

• The exterior design theme is set back to about 1960. Like many small cars of that era, the design is meant to be "so ugly, its cute". It combines design elements from cars of that era such as the VW Beatle, Fiat 500, Messerschmitt, and vintage Indy cars.
• I designed the body using a 1/6th scale clay model. Then I scaled it up to build a full size foam buck on the chassis, then a 17 piece a mold of the buck, and finally the carbon fiber body. The entire body weighs 40lbs.
• It uses a Yamaha 700CC motorcycle style engine and a 5 speed sequential transmission with reverse. The engine/transmission are placed in a mid-engine location.
• I designed the chassis in CAD and tested its stiffness using a scale model. The chassis is a thin wall chrome-moly tube "Deux Piton" style space frame. The chassis life cell is isolated from the front and rear subframes to reduce harshness and vibration. The life cell only weighs 60lbs.
• The vast majority of the vehicle's mass is located low and pushed to the center of the chassis. The front cantilevered suspension lays the coilovers down flat. The engine/transmission are as low and as close to the driver seat back as possible. The aluminum fuel tank and aluminum radiator are located under the driver's seat. The resulting center of gravity is below the driver's seat and has a near perfect 49/51 front/rear balance. The most unstable aspect of the car, is the driver
• I designed the suspension geometry using suspension simulation software. The resulting car drives well with no front dive, bump-steer, or twitchiness. The steering is very quick, maybe too quick.
• I designed the interior and built the panels from carbon fiber as well. The interior panels weigh 10lbs.
• I minimized the weight of every aspect of the design. Even the wheels only weigh 8lbs.

The car is a "Hoot" to drive! Its ultralite weight, low center of gravity, and centralized mass makes it flickable in the corners. The 700cc engine has plenty power for the low curb weight. Its not as quick as the SLC, but it really scoots!

Heck of a project, pretty cool.
Like a fighter pilots say - "speed is life".
Don't get hit in that toy.

I wanted to ensure it is as safe as possible.

• The chassis has quite a bit of side, foot box, front, and rear collision protection designed into it. Not to mention the roll bar.
• There is a 4 point safety harness as well.

The main safety concern is that light weight means that inertia is not on your side in a collision. When a 4000lb car hits a 600lb car, the heavier vehicle may not come through the side, but its going to give the lighter car (and driver) a significant jolt.