Pouty? You took a car that was grinning to one that is frowning. Most Japanese cars are smiling, so this is now quite different. I like it by the way, but I bet it will hurt efficiency.TRONZ wrote:Is it just me or is the LEAF a prime candidate for aftermarket body kits? I have like ZERO PhotoChop experience but gave a try at grafting the nose of the Lotus Elise Concept onto the LEAF. Its a rough sketch but makes me realize what a "pouty lip" the stock LEAF has.
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palmermd
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Re: LEAF Photoshop Fun
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TRONZ
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Re: LEAF Photoshop Fun
Ya, I'm a very visual person and have a deep respect for the Japanese aesthetic. Their car designers are usually obsessed with "cute" most of the time though. The LEAF has a very pleasant, reserved, polite (female) face with very pursed lips (so as NOT to show any teeth which is a big No-No in Japan). Euro and American designers like things a bit more menacing so I'm going for a more "butched" up version just 4 fun. I really want to see the Euro/UK Spec LEAF as I bet it will have a more "Hot Hatch" appearance compared to the US model.palmermd wrote:Pouty? You took a car that was grinning to one that is frowning. Most Japanese cars are smiling, so this is now quite different. I like it by the way, but I bet it will hurt efficiency.TRONZ wrote:Is it just me or is the LEAF a prime candidate for aftermarket body kits? I have like ZERO PhotoChop experience but gave a try at grafting the nose of the Lotus Elise Concept onto the LEAF. Its a rough sketch but makes me realize what a "pouty lip" the stock LEAF has.
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TEG
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Re: LEAF Photoshop Fun
My turn:
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TRONZ
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Re: LEAF Photoshop Fun
They need to make a green one!
Someone take this thing away from me so I stop tinkering with it. Bonus points if you can guess where the side skirt and wheels come from....
Someone take this thing away from me so I stop tinkering with it. Bonus points if you can guess where the side skirt and wheels come from....Every start, is as good as any start can ever be. - Douglas Darden
Stats;
2011 LEAF SL VIN#202, Delivered 01.30.11. Now, by far, the oldest LEAF in Colorado.
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2011 LEAF SL VIN#202, Delivered 01.30.11. Now, by far, the oldest LEAF in Colorado.
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DaveEV
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Re: LEAF Photoshop Fun
Heh - I like it with the Elise bumper - now see if you can reduce the grill area to reduce drag - no engine to cool under the hood. 
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TRONZ
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But if the battery is Lithium Air it will need to breath ALOT of air 
Every start, is as good as any start can ever be. - Douglas Darden
Stats;
2011 LEAF SL VIN#202, Delivered 01.30.11. Now, by far, the oldest LEAF in Colorado.
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mwalsh
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Re: LEAF Photoshop Fun
TRONZ, you gotta get together with someone and design one for SEMA next year. My suggestion would be Fireball Tim Laurence:TRONZ wrote:
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Where do I claim my prize?TRONZ wrote:Bonus points if you can guess where the side skirt and wheels come from....
(Honda FC Sport prototype.)
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TRONZ
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Well done!TEG wrote:Where do I claim my prize?TRONZ wrote:Bonus points if you can guess where the side skirt and wheels come from....
(Honda FC Sport prototype.)
Every start, is as good as any start can ever be. - Douglas Darden
Stats;
2011 LEAF SL VIN#202, Delivered 01.30.11. Now, by far, the oldest LEAF in Colorado.
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2011 LEAF SL VIN#202, Delivered 01.30.11. Now, by far, the oldest LEAF in Colorado.
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nader
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Re: LEAF Photoshop Fun
Tronz, good stuff! You are really good for being a beginner. I like the sharper lines that the Lotus bumper brings. I am looking to make the car look a little more edgy while preserving or enhancing efficiency. I emailed a few people that do body kits and carbon fiber work to give them a heads up to this thread.
Things I am looking into at the moment include:
-Body kits, CF hood
-What size wheels/tires will fit. A 225/40/18 or 225/45/17 will maintain the 25" overall diameter but I'm not sure if they will create rubbing issues with a mild 1-1.5" drop. searching for LRR tires in those sizes. A 215/45/17 could work too but is a slightly smaller OD at 24.7. So your speedo will slightly over read.
-suspension upgrades
Things I am looking into at the moment include:
-Body kits, CF hood
-What size wheels/tires will fit. A 225/40/18 or 225/45/17 will maintain the 25" overall diameter but I'm not sure if they will create rubbing issues with a mild 1-1.5" drop. searching for LRR tires in those sizes. A 215/45/17 could work too but is a slightly smaller OD at 24.7. So your speedo will slightly over read.
-suspension upgrades