Mclaren F1 *replica*

[Brian Hamilton]

Ya also gotta think of the guy who decided it was a great idea to put little LED's in your windshield washer nozzles and sell them for $15 when they take less than $1 to produce. Or the guy who decided it was cool to make wheels that spin when the car is sitting still. Or the guy who decided neon under a car is cool, or enormous wings that fit Honda Civics. It's all in one's taste.

Although none of the above mentioned things is in my taste at all. I can't believe this guy spent that much money on that thing, but man, a lot of work must have gone into it. It's ugly and amazing at the same time...

 

[Cliff Beer]

Yes, you certainly have to respect the dedication and determination of a man willing to commit substantial time, effort and limited resources to create his dream machine. That doesn't mean, however, that the thing ultimately produced in such an undertaking is necessarily attractive or inherently redeeming in itself. In this particular case, it's horribly ugly. And, where that thing is brought to a public forum (such as an auction) in an attempt to attract public interest (and purchaser dollars/pounds) it's completely reasonable for members of the public to express their opinions as to its beauty (or lack thereof). There's nothing mean spirited or unreasonable in the expression of such opinions.

 

[Keith]

You didn't make it did you Andy? :worried:

 

This was his second attempt?

Regards

Chris

PS. Dont ASK?

 

[Darren]

Jeez, you can almost hear Ron and his lawyers tearing him a new one...:stunned:

 

[Brian Hamilton]

This was his second attempt?

Regards

Chris

PS. Dont ASK?

That one looks much better than the first attempt...

 

[Chris Bulen]

This was his second attempt?

Regards

Chris

PS. Dont ASK?

Please give some details on this. Who is building it, or where can I see more pix, and what is he using for an engine, transaxle, windshield, knuckles (uprights) etc.

 

Hi Chris

I already showed to much so please Dont Ask?

Engine is = BMW V12
Transaxle = Audi.
Screen = custom.

Regards

Chris

 

You could make a body from these

regards

Chris

 

Some more

 

Then nail it together

 

[Brian Hamilton]

HOLY CRAP!!! This guy is going all out!! I can't wait to see the finished product. Very impressed with this work. Chris, I know you can't divulge too much, but you need to get this guy on here and let us follow his progress. I'm very interested!

Thanks for sharing,

Brian

 

[Jack]

A more reasonable approach can be found at www.ddrmotorsport.com
This is a two seater, more conventional kit, largely undeveloped. I have seen it
and it does have possibilities. In Miami.

 

[Paolo-LoveGT40 Modelworks]

too cool, he never gives up!
All laughing at him cause so shitty lookalaike first car....and now the serious thing!
Will love to see it finished, I am sure he will make a great looking car.

Thank u for posting chris....just keep us updated about the project,please

 

[Fuoriserie - Italo]

Hi Chris

I already showed to much so please Dont Ask?

Engine is = BMW V12
Transaxle = Audi.
Screen = custom.

Regards

Chris

A beautifull chassis and workmanship, it could even fit different designs after he's finished on his F1 project.

 

[Dom]

Italo, would you like to provide us with a sketch?

I think this replica is fantastic - Amazing craftmanship etc!

Pity there will not be a build thread

 

[Fuoriserie - Italo]

Italo, would you like to provide us with a sketch?

I could.......but I would need better chassis pictures to create a realistic sketch, otherwise it's would be just a doodle.....

 

[Dom]

I wouldn't mind seeing one of your doodles... But yes, I think we need more photos

Wonder what it would cost to hire this chap to design and build a chassis, much like the one in the photos?

It looks awesome and if it didn't cost the Earth, it might be a neat way to have the one-off Group C-style car that i want, without putting in the legwork I clearly don't have the time for at the moment... Or will I get cast out of here for saying that!?

Or get a bespoke chassis designed to go under that Porsche GT1 replica bodywork I posted in the 917 forum here and on Locost Builders... Now, there is a thought... Use Porsche engine/'box, PCCB brakes.. Mmmmm!

 

[Fuoriserie - Italo]

I wouldn't mind seeing one of your doodles... But yes, I think we need more photos

Wonder what it would cost to hire this chap to design and build a chassis, much like the one in the photos?

It looks awesome and if it didn't cost the Earth, it might be a neat way to have the one-off Group C-style car that i want, without putting in the legwork I clearly don't have the time for at the moment... Or will I get cast out of here for saying that!?

Or get a bespoke chassis designed to go under that Porsche GT1 replica bodywork I posted in the 917 forum here and on Locost Builders... Now, there is a thought... Use Porsche engine/'box, PCCB brakes.. Mmmmm!

Dom, you need to decide on your chassis first and then go from there.........

It makes it easier for me, if you like one of my designs, to work on a set chassis, because I can work out a design that fits closely your intended chassis.......

If you go with a Porsche engine and transmission, this chassis and 908-910 project looks great :

http://www.gt40s.com/forum/can-am-racers-917s-etc/19711-porsche-908-910-project.html

 

[Bjorn]

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