Let's discuss kei cars...

**mikaztro** · June 18th, 2008 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by architect

*mikaztro - Official specs (Kei Car blog) are 3400 mm (L) x 1475mm (w) x 2000 mm (H) and an engine displacement of no more than 660cc. So your LJ80's length and engine size disqualify it from being a kei car, strictly speaking.

However, note that Japanese kei car manufacturers often provide bigger engines for models that are exported or manufactured abroad (Maruti Alto, which is being sold here as the Suzuki Alto) and at times even expand the body beyond kei car specs (such as the Suzuki Wagon R Wide).

For me, if you are not in Japan (and therefore, won't benefit from the advantages of owning a kei car) the specifications are not as important (unless you are an aficionado with a purist belief). What is more important is that you enjoy your ride.

Colleague, thanks for your reply. I believe you've inadvertently read my LJ80's overall dimensions. The overall length of my rig is 3190mm only. However, my LJ80's engine exceeds the engine spec of said "Kei" car.

I think the demand for such "kei" car would benefit the consumers worldwide. Perhaps that's why they retrofit style, space, comfort et.al.

In 4x4 world, I guess I'm a purist when it comes to Suzuki. I do however don't give much attention to the word "kei" but to it's significance and advantages. Yes, we should enjoy our ride as much as we can.

**architect** · June 18th, 2008 07:30 PM

*mikaztro,

Sorry for the oversight. Thanks for the clarification.

BTW, dprox, moderator of the design forum, is also an architect.

**mikaztro** · June 18th, 2008 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by architect

*mikaztro,

Sorry for the oversight. Thanks for the clarification.

BTW, dprox, moderator of the design forum, is also an architect.

Thanks for the info. Looks like we have architect's conference here.

**architect** · June 19th, 2008 07:03 AM

OT - Actually there are several architects in the design group, some of whom are not as active in posting. Most are from U.P., like dprox and me.

**donbuggy** · June 19th, 2008 11:23 AM

Then perhaps these fine gents and ladies of the architectural community can be encouraged to try their skills at designing a kei car or phuv. Dprox has a steady hand (see his Urduja concept).

**architect** · June 19th, 2008 05:32 PM

hi donbuggy,

Actually (and unfortunately, I guess) panay gents lang. And yes, some of us, but not all, are trying our hands in designing our own kei cars.

**safeorigin** · June 19th, 2008 06:59 PM

i'm no architect but i hang around here

**architect** · June 19th, 2008 07:42 PM

*SO,

Stop hanging around and do your bamboo thing. Please!

We need to have alternative materials for some of the parts.

**architect** · June 19th, 2008 07:42 PM

Sorry, double post.

**foifoi05** · June 20th, 2008 02:54 AM

did i just hear architect? :grouphugg:

**jpdm** · June 20th, 2008 06:56 AM

how about this....

http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/062...dex-1stpic.jpg

kayang gawin ng taga Beatiz, pampanga yan..

**architect** · June 20th, 2008 07:06 AM

Hi foifoi05,

I seem to recall you being an architect as well. Is that right? If so, donbuggy - we got our star architect-automotive designer right here.

BTW, foifoi05, if you have the time, perhaps you would like to design your own version of the kei car? If so, I can ask ehnriko to pm/email you the details.

Let me know.

**architect** · June 20th, 2008 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by jpdm

how about this....

http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/062...dex-1stpic.jpg

kayang gawin ng taga Beatiz, pampanga yan..

*jpdm,

That looks like it is made of balsa wood! And are those solar panels on the roof? Sabagay I can imagine these running around in your campus.

**foifoi05** · June 20th, 2008 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by architect

Hi foifoi05,

I seem to recall you being an architect as well. Is that right? If so, donbuggy - we got our star architect-automotive designer right here.

BTW, foifoi05, if you have the time, perhaps you would like to design your own version of the kei car? If so, I can ask ehnriko to pm/email you the details.

Let me know.

ei oyil is the star here!!!

ok ill see what i can do, ill wait for the details.

btw, how about that "balut" concept i posted last year? too curvy though

**architect** · June 20th, 2008 04:31 PM

How about - OyIL is the star-IT automotive designer. You are the star-architect automotive designer. hehe

AFAIK the space frame ehnriko designed can accommodate curvy designs. Once he finalizes it, I will ask him to pm you, okay?

BTW you got pm.

Thanks. Regards.

**OyiL** · June 20th, 2008 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by foifoi05

ei oyil is the star here!!!

ok ill see what i can do, ill wait for the details.

btw, how about that "balut" concept i posted last year? too curvy though

ngek! istar?

i have designs already. just waiting for the spaceframe details.

**architect** · June 20th, 2008 05:27 PM

ehnriko and i are finalizing the design schemes right now. hang in there, istar.

**mikaztro** · June 21st, 2008 12:46 PM

Hello guys, looks like you've got a lot of time on your hands. Keep up the good work. Kudos!

**carrora** · June 21st, 2008 05:28 PM

I saw this picture of the Genius mUV made by Lagangan Automobile Designs. Looks like a good alternative as a personal car with rising fuel prices this days...

**ocanursjr** · June 21st, 2008 05:31 PM

Keep it up guys! I've seen the design (sorry secret pala), I'm sure it will hit the market. I support you guys from the beginning til the end

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