GTDesigned: A Community Vision GT Project

[LosCules24SFA]

In my opinion... the first question we would all have to ask ourselves it's whether it will be a hybrid/electrical car, or not. That affects the design a lot from a purely cosmetic view. Hybrid cars have a particular vibe to them.

Then, yes, I would go for the easier questions: drivetrain, body style. And finally power.

Let's see the poll result regarding the Hybrid

 

[Nessy]

@LosCules24SFA

What date will the poll be ending?

Reason is, having kept an eye on the poll, i have a few ideas floating around in my head of possible VGT concepts, but i'm reluctant to sketch and post them until the poll gives a clearer/more final idea to work to.. I can only speak for myself but i imagine others may share a similar opinion on the subject.

May i suggest that once the poll has ended, potential doodlers/designers/modelers are given a bit of time to submit their sketches/models before voting begins. If you intend on closing the design sharing period on the 14th, then there's very little time.

 

[sk8er913]

@LosCules24SFA

What date will the poll be ending?

Reason is, having kept an eye on the poll, i have a few ideas floating around in my head of possible VGT concepts, but i'm reluctant to sketch and post them until the poll gives a clearer/more final idea to work to.. I can only speak for myself but i imagine others may share a similar opinion on the subject.

May i suggest that once the poll has ended, potential doodlers/designers/modelers are given a bit of time to submit their sketches/models before voting begins. If you intend on closing the design sharing period on the 14th, then there's very little time.

Dec 14 it says in OP

 

[Nessy]

Dec 14 it says in OP

It doesn't specify what date the poll will be ending.

This is a really fun project/exercise but it seems to be lacking a bit of a structure. That's not a criticism BTW, i know there's a lot to it.

 

[sk8er913]

@LosCules24SFA Can I be the hybrid specialist if my design fails to win and I don't become Lead Designer? My cars hybrid system was awesome, and I can do even better next time.

 

[wvmgmidget]

And if hybrid fails to win out?

 

[sk8er913]

And if hybrid fails to win out?

I don't know, but it's really showing its strength in the poll... @LosCules24SFA Can you make a list of entries in the OP so newcomers to the thread and all of us can get a summary of all of the pages, in one post be sure to include everything from the most updated sketches, and theoriectial specifications if they were included in the design.

@Nessy said the thread was unorganized, I think this little thing would make a huge difference. And add Bold Text titles to OP as well, in my experience it makes the OP more readable.

 

[wvmgmidget]

I'm shocked that so many people want a city car. On an unrelated note how can we control people from "stuffing the ballot"?

 

[Nessy]

I don't know, but it's really showing its strength in the poll... @LosCules24SFA Can you make a list of entries in the OP so newcomers to the thread and all of us can get a summary of all of the pages, in one post be sure to include everything from the most updated sketches, and theoriectial specifications if they were included in the design.

@Nessy said the thread was unorganized, I think this little thing would make a huge difference. And add Bold Text titles to OP as well, in my experience it makes the OP more readable.

That would help, but i'd still like to know what's going on with the end date of the poll.

@wvmgmidget regarding stuffing the poll.

You can't stop it really. So far the consensus is that people really like Kei/city cars, that's all there is to it.

 

[The Stig Farmer]

Since when have city cars been a bad thing?

 

[wvmgmidget]

First off City cars are speed bumps for semi trucks. Second of they're usually ugly, and slow

 

[Nessy]

First off City cars are speed bumps for semi trucks. Second of they're usually ugly, and slow

Let's make one, fast and gorgeous.

(Not that the AZ-1 isn't awesome enough already) 👍

 

[kembro]

Hoping a 2 door Gran Turismo style wins too, as I think that's what PD want vision concepts to be.

 

[wvmgmidget]

@Nessy Prove me wrong

 

[Nessy]

@Nessy Prove me wrong

This already exists.

Probably not your cup of tea i imagine, but it is pretty fast.

 

[The Stig Farmer]

Well Mitsubishi made a badass i-MiEV Pikes Peak silhouette...

Point is, the City Car format has a lot of potential. You just have to think like the Mazda techs who dreamed up the Autozam.

Oh and superminis make great rally cars.

 

[kembro]

Yep those are nice examples, couple of doors and that style works for me.

Always thought we're normally transporting one or two people in a 2 ton waste of energy. Harder to accelerate and stop. More lateral weight in the turn.

@Nessy what is the white one?

 

[Nessy]

@kembro
RE Amemiya GReddy VI-AZ1 (Mitsubishi Autozam).

 

[The Stig Farmer]

The formula of "wedge a hoofing great engine in a tiny car" is a proven method. Ask Renault.

 

[sk8er913]

I'm shocked that so many people want a city car. On an unrelated note how can we control people from "stuffing the ballot"?

I find the poll system we currently have Is inefficient anyways. It should be only a guide for designers, nothing more.

 

[Nessy]

The formula of "wedge a hoofing great engine in a tiny car" is a proven method. Ask Renault.

And Lancia (although it didn't compete).

 

[The Stig Farmer]

And Lancia (although it didn't compete).

Pretty much all Group B cars haha.

 

[kembro]

With this style of vehicle we can get a realistic setup that will produce 1:1 power/weight to give us motorcycle type acceleration/handling.

That's why I'm a bit of a rotary fan as it appears to have the best power/weight even if they drink the juice.

Hydrogen seems plentiful and less toxic as well as it can be run through fuel cells for generating power.

Gotta love Group B. Rallycross supercars seem to be getting close to the good old days of group B. The spectators back then were as crazy as the cars too. Crowds parting to reveal the road.

 

[kembro]

@Nessy what's the Arbarth in your profile. Never seen it but love the Italian cars.

 

[Nessy]

@Nessy what's the Arbarth in your profile. Never seen it but love the Italian cars.

I designed it a while back for the existing VGT thread, but didn't finish the view of the rear end. Wheels are a bit too big though and i feel it's not futuristic enough really.

 

[wvmgmidget]

I find the poll system we currently have Is inefficient anyways. It should be only a guide for designers, nothing more.

Sort of but I still think after a design is chosen members should be allowed to make suggestions regarding small details of the car (examples: paint colors, tailights, wheels)

 

[sk8er913]

I designed it a while back for the existing VGT thread, but didn't finish the view of the rear end. Wheels are a bit too big though and i feel it's not futuristic enough really.

Love it needs more rear DF tho Can you flatten out or go slightly upwards at the rear after the red stops, and add a huge wing. I think it would look awesome.

Sort of but I still think after a design is chosen members should be allowed to make suggestions regarding small details of the car (examples: paint colors, tailights, wheels)

I agree completely, but the current poll shouldn't determine anything. Should just be a design reference as it's inefficient at describing a car and as you said "stuffing the
Ballet"

 

[Nessy]

Love it needs more rear DF tho Can you flatten out or go slightly upwards at the rear after the red stops, and add a huge wing. I think it would look awesome.

Thanks!
I think you're right, a huge wing wouldn't look out of place. When i get around to finishing it, i'll have to try that out. 👍

 

[LosCules24SFA]

The poll will end on 7th December

 

[LosCules24SFA]

Sorry guys I can't reply all of your messages cause it's early in the morning in my country