Category: Design

Wednesday 21 September, 2016

STEBEL HORN

The Stebel Company was founded in 1955 by Leonardo Beltrame. Stebel engineers and produces exclusively signal horns. This absolute specialization guarantees a deeper knowledge of market requirements. It has unequaled experience constantly reinforced by new technologies and innovative projects.

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Stebel – 410Hz Single Electric Horn 12 volt Bike Red / Black Colour Car or MotorBike

Specifications:
Voltage: 12
Current Draw: 6 amps
Sound Level: 133 dB
Frequency: 410hz
Main Applications: Car, Truck, Motorcycle
Type: Electric
Size (W x L x H): 85mm x 90mm x 60 mm

Thursday 15 September

POWDER COATING

With the chassis rapidly having more components attached I am in the aesthetic decision mode for powder coating options. My focus is to stay true to my design brief of simple and subtle. Mixing shades of black will enhance the overall design now that I am firm in the body color.

powder-coating-two-shades

Tuesday 13 September, 2016

ALARM SYSTEM
cyclops

The car is not even on its wheels and I am already thinking about security…the immobilizer is the compact package that meets all my needs. I have just found this at a local electrical store so more parts to be collected and sent south.

The 03-P205 Cyclops 3 star transponder immobilizer is NZSA certified and is the ultimate fit-and-forget immobilizer. The engine will start only when a valid transponder tag is hanging from the ignition keys. No user intervention required.

  • 2 independent circuits of immobilization – uses robust 30 amp relays allowing immobilization of usually the ignition, fuel or starter motor.
  • Two coded transponders tags – individually coded (Auto Arm & Disarm).
  • Sufficient memory to track 4 independent Tags – oldest Tag is rolled off after programming 5th Tag.
  • High intensity LED -flashes when engine is immobilized.
  • Auto-arming – system arms within 39 seconds of ignition turn off.
  • Over-ride – easy to use and secure PIN in case of emergency.
  • Fail safe immobilization circuitry – if system loses power or one ground while driving, engine continues running.
  • NZSA Certified & Manufactured in an ISO 9002 facility.


cyclops-03-p205

Saturday 3 September, 2016

TYRES and WHEELSTOYO TIRE

TYRES PROXY T1R

As the V-shape UHP tyre, the Proxes T1R has been designed exclusively for sport sedans and coupes. It meets the demands for excellent high-speed stability under both dry and wet conditions with low noise and ride comfort.

The Proxes T1R takes advantage of computer simulation technology to provide uniform contact pressure distribution for superb braking and improved wear resistance.
Features and Benefits

  • The specifically designed silica compound effectively minimizes heat-build-up, which together with the improved casing profile provide effectively resistance against irregular wear and structural stress, resulting in extended total wear life.
  • The rigid tread hardness delivers excellent ground contact on dry surfaces, whereas the unidirectional tread pattern with V-shaped main grooves and rigid shoulder rib pattern ensures superior water drainage performance, outstanding wet capability and high-speed handling.
  • Optimal pressure distribution of the tire structure ensures a road-hugging grip even under the most demanding road conditions, while retaining excellent riding comfort and breaking performance under wet and dry conditions.
  • Longer wear life
  • Excellent wet traction performance
  • Improved riding comfort and breaking performance



 

WHEELS with logoKONIG

König Wheels has been setting trends and revolutionizing the wheel industry for 25 years. Dedicated to providing high quality products and services. KÖNIG combines twenty-Five years of track-tested innovations to create the industry’s most coveted aftermarket products. Sought by professionals for their superb quality and craftsmanship, recognized by enthusiasts for their great value and admired by all for their signature styling. Konig and all of their brands has managed to establish themselves as the trend setter in the Tuner,Euro, Luxury and Dub markets making them the clear leader in innovations and designs. We have accomplished this by being the first to the market with innovated products that answer the customer’s needs and exceed their expectations for value and quality. KÖNIG Wheels and all their brand lines are manufactured under strict OEM factory specifications and quality control standards.

If it’s for show or go, the choice is KÖNIG…Style is KING!

 

Saturday 27 August, 2016

WHICH WAY….LEFT OR RIGHT

I need to keep ahead of the fabrication by making the “design” decisions. I have learnt in build one that the quicker I gave them my concepts the faster the progress Today I simply need to decide which goes where and slope left or right for the carbon fiber dash.

 

STACK GAUGES opening comments
FOUR GAUGE carbon look right
FOUR GAUGE carbon look left


LOOKS LIKE A LEFT HAND SWAY….

LARGE DASH left sway

Thursday 25 August, 2016

DESIGN CONCEPTS

This is a major part of a custom car build, sadly neglected in many I see live and on the internet. The success of my last car was after I made several crucial aesthetic changes….it is not until you spend time with the car that you see and feel what it needs. The “old school” chrome look simply had to go; ironically it was the engine bay devoid of shine that I needed to take to the exterior.

First victim was the “truck muffler” that was replaced with a satin black complete system, followed quickly by sending the wheels off to be powder coated satin black too. Seats soon had seat belt eyelets installed and a simple black four point harness installed. While these seem minor they changed the look and style considerably.

The new car design is being far more carefully monitored – I have taken over the majority of parts purchasing with “satin black” being the theme. Gone are the “old school” chrome bezels on the instrument cluster. The quick mock-up on a carbon fiber dash shows the design concept I will carry through the build.
SPEEDO & TACH carbon lookFOUR GAUGE carbon look