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  1. Michiel Mobiel

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  3. merstheman

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    Did any of your previous coach build designs get made? I remember an interesting GTO inspired design based on a 599...
     
  4. Michiel Mobiel

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    Welcome back Michiel. It's good to see you here again.

    I love the Tesla, and can imagine it's easy to work with. There is a Tesla store here displaying a bare frame with batteries and motors, with suspension and wheels.

    The Tesla is a nice enough sedan already IMO. I like something like the 612 shooting brake you did more. I still would like to do one of those.

    You're vision for the GTO is the bomb though.
     
  6. Michiel Mobiel

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    Just let me know when you're ready for it. ;)
     
  7. Michiel Mobiel

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    Well, it's a bit harder than it seems. That bare frame is not complete. There's also the safety cell, a-, b- and c-pillars, crash structures, etc. In my design the roof line is the same as the original Tesla.
     
  8. 95spiderman

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    Welcome back. Loved the 599 gto and tesla looks good too. Smart choice car to customize
     
  9. Michiel Mobiel

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    I've enjoyed your other designs, but not a fan of the Lexus LFA front look.
     
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  12. MalibuGuy

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    Hi Michael,
    Did you consider transplanting the tesla motor, battery and other essentials into an exotic like a Ferrari 612 or 599?

    In my mind you would have a better chassis and body than what Tesla can make.

    Of course, with your design skill you could create a unique package
     
  13. 95spiderman

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    What makes tesla so good is bespoke chassis w batteries lowering center gravity and increasing stiffness. Wouldnt be as good to just have batteries fill up engine bay of converted car
     
  14. MalibuGuy

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    Good point!
     
  15. Michiel Mobiel

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