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This where I'll put anything useful that doesn't fit well anywhere else, including any downloads

Part weights - Stuff I weigh or have accurate figures for.

Suppliers and part sources

Rear suspension idea

How the spec racer uses a strut type knuckle
BJ adapter.jpg (70605 bytes) Two simple angle brackets onto a common ball joint which fastens to a custom rocker arm (inboard coilovers)

Styling thoughts

Even though the body styling will come later in the project I'm going to throw out a few ideas now and then. We see that the mid-engine configuration gives us problems in terms of the height and width of the rear end. Most of it we are stuck with and have to make the most of a less than perfect situation. I will probably re-visit the styling aspect every month or so.

Meerkat main layout 11 red sides.jpg (33390 bytes)  Trying to balance the rear  

car side.jpg (31082 bytes) How it compares

More ideas....
This time a separate engine cover and reworked front. This reduces the bulk at the rear and gives space for the lights and radiator at the front.

Meerkat 24d web.jpg (77357 bytes)  Meerkat 24 front.jpg (32516 bytes)  Meerkat 24rear corner.jpg (42346 bytes)  Meerkat 24 red hood off.jpg (52887 bytes)

Winter Park show 2003

Ok, not of any real relevance to my project, but some snaps from a good day out.

Bentley.jpg (123058 bytes)  2003 Le Mans winner...had me fooled for a while...still it was a good replica

birdcage.jpg (85543 bytes)  Famous Birdcage Maserati...very interesting indeed

bug side.jpg (56046 bytes)  Bugatti EB100 side detail...caught my eye..

EM.jpg (92955 bytes) ErnestM's Esprit...very nice

Enzo.jpg (95927 bytes)  Enzo rear.....difficult to get full shots.....very busy

enzo 2.jpg (78634 bytes)  More Enzo...