Oppo, I started a thing! (+ dream build)

"Awe_thentiX" (awe-thentix) 04/21/2014 at 22:16 • Filed to: Fourza, Dream Car

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Hey, all! Recently I got to thinking about my dream car and build, which is a heavily modified Lotus Exige (more on that later). I have been trying to decide what kind of paint job I would have on the car, whether it's a solid color or a design. I'm also a big fan of the Martini livery, and was wondering what a tribute to that may look like, so I hopped on Fourza and got to work. Now, it's not perfect by any means as it is still very work in progress, but this is where she stands at this point.

I'm really not wild about the front. I believe that needs changed. I also was not sure what to do about the rear, so it's a bit bland for the time being. Let me know what y'all think, what you like, don't like, any suggested changes. I'm willing to start completely from scratch anyway, so anything goes.

Dream Build:

As for my dream build. I've always been a big fan of Lotus, but nothing gets me going more than an Exige. It's my dream to own one, and fortunately for myself, my future career path may allow that in short term. However, I couldn't possibly allow myself to keep it stock. Almost everything will be performance oriented. I'd actually like to first get my hands on a 2ZZ-GE engine and begin modifying that in preparation for what I'd be bolting on in the future.

My next goal would be acquiring just a rolling chassis at the very least. I won't really need it to have a working engine or transmission. I'll at least fix any body issues the car has while I work on dropping in the engine and getting the thing running. After that is accomplished, I would like to add on a turbo. Depending on delivery of power and how much she puts out, I may even go compound charged. That's right, I won't this thing to be bat shit insane.

Most everything else will be about making sure I get the power down and safety. Definitely going widebody, may install a partial roll cage, aggressive aero kit, new seats and harnesses. In the end, it may closely resemble the Lotus /Drive featured a while back, but she will be my own personal version of crazy.

TL;DR 1) Let me know what you think of the Martini tribute. 2) I want to own a stupid fast Lotus.

SVTyler > Awe_thentiX 04/21/2014 at 22:36

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You mean this Lotus? Oh, and your design is sweet, man!

Awe_thentiX > SVTyler 04/21/2014 at 22:42

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That's the one. I mixed up /Tuned and /Drive. And thanks!

CAcoalminer > Awe_thentiX 04/21/2014 at 23:22

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Very cool idea. Which is your favorite series Exige (I'm guess series 2 based off your above images)? For me, it has to be the series 3. Even though it's a bit heavier, I just think it looks that little bit more aggressive. Also, it looks great as a race car:

As far as paint jobs, I've always thought the Scura was great in a cool, stealthy way.

Also, if you're thinking of making an all out racing version of the Exige, I think this would be a good starting point. http://www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elise/exp…

Awe_thentiX > CAcoalminer 04/22/2014 at 00:13

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Definitely favor series 2. I like the kind of weird head lights on it more. And I'm all about light, it's why the Evora may actually be my least favorite Lotus.

I love the Scura paint job, however I personally shy away from black paint. I believe it tends to hide body lines.

Thanks for the link. I've done a lot of searching already but have not come across that yet. I'll give it a more in depth look tomorrow for sure.

Jobjoris > Awe_thentiX 04/22/2014 at 03:17

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The livery looks great, but... Not like a real authentic Martini to me. The front with the lines flowing around the grille make it look weird to me, as is the purple/dark blue outer line flowing over the wheel arches without the other lines following.

Most of the time the martini-colors are put on/over both sides of the car, like:

Or 'nodding' down to the wheels like this (which clearly isn't nescessary withe the 037):

The only 'center' mounted livery I know is the 935 (on the right below), but then the striping just stops at bumper-level:

I'd either cut lines or have all lines flowing more 'together' on the front and at the sides. Or you can you try to remove the center lines and place some on the upper-sides like on the 037s.

Rally-Dude > Awe_thentiX 11/02/2015 at 03:10

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Hi

Did you ever get further with Exige design?

I’m building a rally version right now, and I want to mock up what it will look like. How hard was it to do on Forza?

Cheers

Justin