Digital 3D Supercar: Phantom Predator [v.4]

[PhantomDesign]

I wouldnt worry about the interior cuzz whoever builds a car like this would have to get a tight-ace interior designer. A car lke this would come fully loaded...

[SuPeRcAr_MaN]

I changed my mind about the headlights. They look great and fit the car perfectly. I still don't like the rims, but like the interior, the manufacturer will do their own thing.

BTW, How's the SUV coming along?

[PhantomDesign]

I need to do somethign about the rims....my custom styles don't quite hit people correctly. I think I'm going to rip off of a more typical super car style and see if that helps.

I'm not an interior designer yet...and I'm not completly sure if it would be worth my time.

The SUV design is in hold, but I'm thinking I'll start up again this weekend. It shouldnt take me long to "finish" it, but theres a lot of ideas in my head that need developing, so I expect it to be modified a lot after it's finished. Mostly increasing hte complexity and detail and features.

[PhantomDesign]

Some pictures of the back....

I've started to compile a list for modifications for version 5.

So far...
1. Rims (make another style)
2. Remove window frame(door)
3. Rework Front Lights
4. Add grill to front 'intakes'
5. Add realisim to front and back lights
6. Rework convertable(It's an idea I had...should improve the convertable feature)
7. Improve tire material.
8. Increase front-grill-framing curve


The ratings in my pool have improved some. I hope to get them even higher in future versions.
Please vote in the new pool if you have not yet.

[sizzilinS7]

One of my favorite rims of all time

[SuPeRcAr_MaN]

Phantom, you are changing the headlights again? I think they will be good once you add the realism. I think the brake lights will also look very good once the realism is added. I suggest a Ferarri type wheel. Keep us updated with the updates.

[PhantomDesign]

U're probably going to recieve all the updates at once.


I'm not completly sure if I'm going to redo the front lights or not, but I am goign to do the realisim stuff.

[pontiactrac]

Originally posted by PhantomDesign
I wouldnt worry about the interior cuzz whoever builds a car like this would have to get a tight-ace interior designer. A car lke this would come fully loaded...

Actually, you might want the interior to have as little luxeries as possible. Many supercars who wish to achieve a low weight will often ditch the air conditioning... etc. The Acura NSX doesn't even have power steering.

[PhantomDesign]

I already have the convertable feature....might as well add the rest. A kick a** computer can run sound/dvd/car features/navigation/and more and will weigh only about 3 pounds or less.

If you wanted to stress perforamcne, you could remove all the extras, includign the convertable feature.

[pontiactrac]

Originally posted by PhantomDesign
I already have the convertable feature....might as well add the rest. A kick a** computer can run sound/dvd/car features/navigation/and more and will weigh only about 3 pounds or less.

If you wanted to stress perforamcne, you could remove all the extras, includign the convertable feature.

Im only talking about the stickly racing version.

[pontiactrac]

By the way, i like the black spoiler better than the Ferrari looking one.

[PhantomDesign]

I've been doing some thinking...and I think I'm going to do a remodeling job on the Phantom that'll be about 3 times as much work as it was upgrading from version 3 to version 4.

Basically I'm going to be redoing some of the proportions, and I have an extremely awesome idea of how I could improve the convertible. You think the convertible is bad ace now? The new version will make your heart stop for a second or 2, and then will go racing at a few hundred miles an hour.

I think I'm going to make an animation of the top going down as my first release of version 5.

The other proportion stuff involves resizing and forming the front, and shortening the mid-section. This car has so much engine room it's kind of ridiculous...and after the shortening process, it'll still have more than enough.

Well, this project looks like it's going to extend past 3 months of work (2.75 so far), but it’s worth it. I guess I'm going for making this design unquestionably the best car ever. That means I'll need 75% of votes saying it's in the top 2 and 40% of votes saying its number one.

Yeah it's kind of slowing down my SUV project and my 2 sports car projects...but those can wait. I'll let those ripen a little longer in my head.

[mwilken]

What talent. I must admit you have made a serious step forward with this newer version. One thing I might change would be the rear tires seem to stick out beyond the wheel wells. The first rock that hits my $200,000 car's fender and I am taking it back to the dealer. Great work. Keep us posted on your progress and let us look at any new stuff you are working on as well.

[PhantomDesign]

Thanks for critique about the wheel...I'll think about what to do. I think that's jsut an easy to fix errror, but I'll have to take a closer look.

Version 5 has started. I can tell I've picked up a few more techniques while I was making my version 4 modification. I'm a bit faster and more accurate.

You guys will love the new convertable even more. You may ask how the hell can he improve that kick ass system that's never been used before? I'll give on one little secret. I reduced the ammount of weight of the drop top and space required to store it...but that's not the coolest feature.

[pontiactrac]

Um, it's awsome... but there are some pretty incredible cars out there, Saleen S7, hard to beat in my opinion. It's like the supercar god in my eyes. Don't count on the unquestionable part, remember, you still haven't got to the weight, engine... etc. That's what makes a supercar. And it isn't as easy as it sounds. What material for the body would you use?