We started work on the body to create something unique yet would meet my demands for performance. This car is getting an Elise rear clam with rear fender flares and a modified rear wing. I had been calling it a Ducktail but truthfully, it will be more of a Longtail.
The rear flares will allow us to run our ETHOS 17x9 rims with either 235, 245, or 255 tires. The car is expected to make 300hp so a bit more meat on the rear will be welcome. Additionally, we won’t be running a larger rear wing. This car will have our Exige race front clam plus canards. The additional downforce at the front should be balanced with the wider tires and long-tail wing.
ReVerie rear flares add some real width and bulk - we decided a bit too much.
Ultimately we have decided to cut down the flares a bit to remove the bulk. We’ve borrowed a look from our friends in the JDM world but it will have our twist on it.
Long Tail not Duck Tail
Initially, my plan was to create a Ducktail spoiler but as we began laying up the wing, we decided a Longtail would look cleaner and fit with our style. Many of you know that I am quite particular about how things look on these cars and have innovated many aesthetic changes that were controversial when I first showed them. The image above shows how we have extended the existing wing angle. We cannibalized a wing from a junked rear clam to help up create this custom wing and clam. A few other detail changes include shaving off the rear fake vents that were outboard of the taillights.
I am excited that these changes will be unique and not overly cartoonish. We want to grab attention without looking like some of those Bosozoku cars from Japan….
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