La Bala Hard Top Prototype Progress

Progress report on hard top prototype for La Bala Mid Engine sports car. The plug is starting to take shape and now some of the detail is being added to make the pieces look more professional.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Grabercars
• La
• Bala
• fiberglass
• targa
• mid-engine
• sportscar
• hard
• top
• prototype
• design

[wdstrongjr]

I would like to see some fluid dynamic runs to see how the flow is in the cockpit and how air flow is over the engine cover. I am going to use a roof scoop on mine to feed the hungry engine. That engine cover will be perfect.

[sgraber]

I am thinking about covering the area between the 2 butresses with a lexan sheet and opening up the existing fiberglass deck to show the engine. The lexan will smooth out airflow off the back and it would be simple to add a scoop at the leading edge with a duct to provide fresh air to the engine.

[wdstrongjr]

hmmm. There are parts that I like. I do like the rear flying buttress that will be glass covered.

How much room is there between the helmeted drivers head and the roof. Even with a full 6 point harness you will move up and down.

Curious as to how my cage will interact with the roof.

You are right though. In my current state of width, I assume getting in and out will be a job and a half. If it can be done.

[sgraber]

it's a tight fit right now with those Sparco's. They are on sliders and too tall so it's not possible to wear a helmet in that car at my height of 6'-3". I'm going to have to use 28 Series - Mini-Cup Kirkey seats to get the extra headroom.

[rg87ta]

looks great. Looking at the black area, maybe you should make that glass. From the video, it looks like when you are sitting in the car and look to the left, you may not be able to see. I could be wrong. And I think maybe putting two bulges in the roof where your heads go will look really good. What ever you do, I think it will look great!

[sgraber]

That's a very astute comment. I think it will be pretty easy to do that and so I will! thanks. Graber

[xamahaterx]

i've just watched this cute supercar yesterday in another video, and i start loving this magnificent work, now it becomes one of my favorite car

[DanFrederiksen]

because it's a low car the door should perhaps include part of the roof for easier entry.

and if you break up the side with a door, couldn't the entire rear body be one big piece?

I would advice a smooth shaping that curves down a bit for aerodynamic reasons and ends as a kammback, a bit like the rear of the EV1 or GM ultralite.

and it should of course be electric. could be awesome

check evtv.me and wrightspeed X1. I can help with questions

[AiiRViiRus]

cool!

[panoz360]

What is the engine are you using? Ideal...would be a boosted V6...and respect to MR form & function...widening up the rear to give it a more muscular look. Kinda of like the Lambo Murcielago. Rear quarter panel air intake...perhaps graduate the lines little more of an arch to match the wide body style of the car. Think of it, the shape of "La Bala (Sparta-head shape of a spear)". Just an idea..., hope this may help. Thanks!

[ChuckLoco]

LA BALA

THE GUN

A BALA

[myloverer]

i would love to see more videos of your build and the progress of it...i love to see this with the hard top on.......please put up some more videos...btw if theres already hard top,how would you access inside?i saw the door prototype and its cool....please i beg you upload more videos..thanks....i love it btw.....

[myloverer]

i would love to see this with a hard top or whatever you call it 3pcs targa?but if you do hard tops how is it possible to access in...i saw the door prototype....i hope to see more videos....and the progress of it...please upload more videos....love it btw....

[tannerjmcclure]

@sgraber

I think this sounds like a great idea. I think that it would look especially neat if you could color match an engine cover to the car, too.

[e57820]

I was behind you the other day on Gilbert rd. and that thing is shockingly quick. Nice Work!!

[e92000]

how do you buy one