New favorite kit car?

"Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig" (AndySheehan-StreetsideStig)
03/31/2016 at 15:39 • Filed to: None

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!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . The world needs more mid-engine kit cars set up to recieve FWD transverse drive trains. Endless possibilities.

DISCUSSION (28)

My bird IS the word > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
03/31/2016 at 15:45

their website looks like it is from 2004

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
03/31/2016 at 15:49

The Exocet. https://www.flyinmiata.com/exocet/

Kinja'd!!!

fourvalleys > My bird IS the word
03/31/2016 at 15:49

That’s the only kit-car website I’ve seen where the website might actually make it look more complicated than it actually is.

Usually they make it look too easy.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > My bird IS the word
03/31/2016 at 15:49

No, their website looks like it’s from 1998. But they only sell books, so I’m not expecting brilliance in the web development realm.

Jack Does Cars > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
03/31/2016 at 15:56

Imagine something like that with a 3800 V6

My bird IS the word > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
03/31/2016 at 15:56

Sorry, business major. Nitpicking is what I do. This site screams lazy to me.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > My bird IS the word
03/31/2016 at 16:02

They could definitely sell more books with a better site.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > Jack Does Cars
03/31/2016 at 16:03

No kidding. Supercharged? It would be insane.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
03/31/2016 at 16:03

Exocets are awesome, but require an FR donor. The MidLana is mid-engine.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
03/31/2016 at 16:08

Maybe thats why they recommend a Miata drive train.

uofime-2 > My bird IS the word
03/31/2016 at 16:22

The guy made the website himself and its been around like 10+ years spanning 2 custom car builds (he also did a mini based one), making websites and selling books was never a primary objective.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
03/31/2016 at 16:24

That’s what the original MR2 was. It was basically a backwards Corolla.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
03/31/2016 at 16:36

And that’s why it’s awesome.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
03/31/2016 at 16:38

Exactly. It’s an exoframe Miata. But FR parts can be a little more expensive, where I could pick up a whole FF car with frame damage for a few hundred bucks. And MR has several other advantages, too.

My bird IS the word > uofime-2
03/31/2016 at 16:41

So it is from 2004 then. His skill at car building and his lack of effort does not make me think it looks any less shitty.

uofime-2 > My bird IS the word
03/31/2016 at 16:42

jeebus, who pissed in your cheerios?

DrJohannVegas > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
03/31/2016 at 16:47

Man, I remember reading that build log/webpage. Glad to see it’s still kickin.

Diesel Panda > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
03/31/2016 at 17:11

longitudinal the new model is going to have an Eco-tech chevy

http://www.factoryfive.com/kits/project-8…

just-a-scratch > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
03/31/2016 at 17:17

These are great. Did you know they have an LS kit for this? Imagine one of these with an LS3. I kinda want one like that, but I know that’s a bad idea for someone with my level of skill.

just-a-scratch > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
03/31/2016 at 17:22

To be clear, I think this is a scratch built tube frame chassis. The linked page is for plans, not parts/kits. It seems more Locost than kit car.

just-a-scratch > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
03/31/2016 at 17:24

I wonder how the F/R weight bias is. Mid-rear engine with a long nose makes me think this could have some real interesting oversteer tendencies.
Does anyone know more about this?

1111111111111111111111 > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
03/31/2016 at 18:06

I bought this for a doner in a few years:

Kinja'd!!!

But it was still so nice, and cheap I’m waiting a few years and saving.

My bird IS the word > uofime-2
03/31/2016 at 18:56

My original comment indicated I was less than pleased with the quality of the site. You defended the guy by making (valid) excuses, and I stuck to my guns. What is the issue here again?

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > just-a-scratch
03/31/2016 at 19:45

Yes, this is scratch built. I guess that’s not technically a kit.

I’m not sure about the weight bias. He probably has it somewhere in his massive build record.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > Diesel Panda
03/31/2016 at 19:46

I love the 818. Though, if I was going that route, I’d probably use the traditional Subaru setup.

Jack Does Cars > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
03/31/2016 at 22:27

Auto only tho

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > Jack Does Cars
04/01/2016 at 08:01

There were really no manual supercharged 3800s? I didn’t know that. What a shame.

Jack Does Cars > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
04/01/2016 at 08:59

Yeah, but I bet it wouldn’t be too hard to find or modify a manual to fit.