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jmc14
jmc14 New Reader
1/22/12 4:34 p.m.

Some of you know that I am working on building a space frame for Miata suspension and drivetrain. I am working with Gary Janes from England on a 50's inspired body for it. I have attached a couple photoshop pics. One has a larger grill opening. The other a smaller Oval. Just wondering which one people would prefer. You are my focus group. Thanks, John

mad_machine
mad_machine GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
1/22/12 4:36 p.m.

larger... definatly larger

Junkyard_Dog
Junkyard_Dog Dork
1/22/12 4:38 p.m.

Top one looks mean and purposeful. The bottom one looks happy like a new Mazda only without the huge expanse of smooth plastic. I vote for the one on top.

EvanB
EvanB GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
1/22/12 4:39 p.m.

Larger

Anti-stance
Anti-stance Reader
1/22/12 4:50 p.m.

I like them both, but if I had to choose, I'd go larger.

JoeyM
JoeyM SuperDork
1/22/12 4:59 p.m.

the bottom is too jaguar-ish

carguy123
carguy123 SuperDork
1/22/12 5:05 p.m.

Bottom for sure!!!

stuart in mn
stuart in mn SuperDork
1/22/12 5:20 p.m.

Both are good but I like the larger one better.

T.J.
T.J. SuperDork
1/22/12 5:33 p.m.

Larger one is better. Reminds me of an Aston or even a Ferrari a bit. The smaller one looks a little like an E-Type, but a lot like a catfish.

ditchdigger
ditchdigger Dork
1/22/12 5:41 p.m.

The larger, Ferrari styled grill opening makes me want to sign up for one.

The other makes me think "Oh look someone modified a cobra body"

ThePhranc
ThePhranc Reader
1/22/12 5:49 p.m.

Big.

dyintorace
dyintorace GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
1/22/12 5:51 p.m.

Definitely larger.

mad_machine
mad_machine GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
1/22/12 5:52 p.m.

kinda reminds me of a Siata 208 spider

thestig99
thestig99 Reader
1/22/12 5:53 p.m.

Definitely, definitely larger.

pigeon
pigeon SuperDork
1/22/12 6:05 p.m.

Larger for sure.

LopRacer
LopRacer Reader
1/22/12 6:15 p.m.

Think I am going to go with Larger also.

Sultan
Sultan Reader
1/22/12 6:21 p.m.

Do you plan on selling this as a kit or is this a one off project?

As for your question, I like them both:-)

nderwater
nderwater SuperDork
1/22/12 6:22 p.m.

Larger. Top photo makes me want to start saving my pennies. You guys have a name for this project yet?

jrw1621
jrw1621 SuperDork
1/22/12 6:27 p.m.

Large
The small looks cartoon-ish ala Pixar

Really, my answer is that I like the square-ness rather than the oval-ness. Possible that a smaller rectangle could be good.

psteav
psteav GRM+ Memberand Reader
1/22/12 6:28 p.m.

Smaller. Although both are good. And if you keep this around the same price as the Sammio, I'll be in line.

JThw8
JThw8 SuperDork
1/22/12 6:31 p.m.

I thought I'd like the smaller but the larger one, as others have said is more aggressive less cartoon.

another vote for larger.

93EXCivic
93EXCivic SuperDork
1/22/12 6:33 p.m.

Isn't that just this kit car?

http://www.sammio-spyder.com/sammioncordite.html

RossD
RossD SuperDork
1/22/12 6:36 p.m.

Larger.

SVreX
SVreX SuperDork
1/22/12 6:47 p.m.

Larger, but it needs to have a honkin' intercooler hanging out.

Curmudgeon
Curmudgeon SuperDork
1/22/12 6:55 p.m.

I say smaller but more rectangular. Have it follow the body lines more closely.

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