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gavinr2003
74 Posts |
 Posted - January 11 2003 : 3:33:42 PM
The GRM Tsunami styling is based on the MG RV8 which was a limited edition MG (in England) brought out in the early '90's to celebrate the 30th aniversary of the MGB. However, unlike the RV8 which ran updated MGB running gear, the Tsunami has a custom made central monocoque which is extremely stiff and lightweight and once in production will utilise Mustang 5 liter components. Pictures of the first prototype I have built to test the chassis, obtain investment and test the overall appeal of the styling, can be found at http://ca.photos.yahoo.com/grmtsunami I'm building this in Ontario, having moved over here from England 12 months ago and I'd be very interested in any feedback or suggestions you guys can give to me especially whether you think there is a market for the car! Regards GavinR |
meat
USA
992 Posts |
Posted - January 12 2003 : 2:08:48 PM
I think it's a very pretty car, but you need to get much better pictures of it. Next, get a website. Give a few more details on the car (what it's based on, how to get it, how much it costs), and then I'll do my best to help you out!Your pal,
Meat. 
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gavinr2003
74 Posts |
Posted - January 12 2003 : 2:37:55 PM
Hi MeatThanks for your input, it's most appreciated. A website is on its way although it may be a few weeks before it's up and running www.grmcars.com Currently just cuts into a friends webmaster site in England, and once it stops snowing some photos will be one the way. White cars don't show up too well in the snow!! This car really is the first prototype and as such is not entirely representative of the finished article. For example the windshield assembly will be Miata or similar to give it a more modern look and the whole car will actually be a few inches wider. The chassis I designed, and it incorporates a steel central monocoque tub with bolt on front and rear tubular subframes. This tub gives great protection especially to the side and is really stiff (around 15000 Nm/degree). The body will be mainly one piece. I'm following the Factory Five route which appears to be pretty successful (!) and use a single donor Mustang 5 liter. The kit will be avilable in around 12 to 18 months time once I have built a few more of them, made sure everything is spot on and gained the required investment for startup. I'd look forward to your thoughts as you are obviously THE MAN! Great website by the way. GavinR
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gavinr2003
74 Posts |
Posted - January 23 2003 : 9:14:01 PM
Hi guys, a couple of better photos of the front end at:http://ca.photos.yahoo.com/bc/grmtsunami/ I'd love to hear some comments about this car! GavinR
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gavinr2003
74 Posts |
Posted - January 24 2003 : 6:29:35 PM
Some more new photos at http://ca.photos.yahoo.com/bc/grmtsunami/Hope you'll agree it's looking better all the time! GavinR
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meat
USA
992 Posts |
Posted - February 01 2003 : 08:55:02 AM
That is an absolutely gorgeous car. I've seen some MG rebodies that really do not bring out the uniquely English pedigree of the car. Yours has all new lines that look absolutely spot-on on the car. It really looks as if you're taken the best of some of the traditional design cues and blended them (flawlessly, I might add!) to the lines of the original car. I see MG, Aston Martin, Bentley and even a hint of Jaguar in your design.It's really beautiful, Gavin. I'd buy this kit, and it'd be a totally emotional purchase rather than a educated one; I LOVE the way that car looks! GREAT job! Your pal,
Meat.
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gavinr2003
74 Posts |
Posted - February 04 2003 : 5:23:33 PM
Thanks MeatThough I can't take all the credit as it is a replica! Would you suggest I keep the existing windshield or would your preference be a more modern type? Regards GavinR
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meat
USA
992 Posts |
Posted - February 04 2003 : 7:21:34 PM
The windshield doesn't bother me at all. I'm assuming that you'll be putting the windwings back in? I like the way it looks, it looks properly English, like an Austin Healey. It's gorgeous!Your pal,
Meat.
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