2009 Toniq R - Page 3 - LotusTalk

Bavarian Motorist · 02-12-2009, 09:29 AM

Are these only available for California?

Randy Chase · 02-12-2009, 09:34 AM

No. We intend on importing via shipping container and each container holds three cars. And for the first shipment, it makes sense to ship the container to Long Beach. But if we could get three cars on the east coast, I would ship a container there.

Otherwise California is just where they are being imported. Registration will be like any kit car.

MickOpalak · 02-12-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Colors are pretty much whatever you want. I am thinking mine will be Pearl White.

Krypton Green!

fitfan · 02-12-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

No, it is not. Wish it was. I use Solidworks and the files were not compatible.

whats the source file... i bet i can "get you" compatible

for starters... stop using solidworks! hahaha

Randy Chase · 03-24-2009, 11:09 AM

Build in progress

Minnis · 03-24-2009, 11:17 AM

Is this like this opposite of a locost? j/k looks pretty sharp! like a modern day super 7

fitfan · 03-24-2009, 11:54 AM

nice! ...but dude, they put your steering wheel on the wrong side

Buz · 03-24-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fitfan

nice! ...but dude, they put your steering wheel on the wrong side

+1

cemaykan · 03-24-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fitfan

nice! ...but dude, they put your steering wheel on the wrong side

Ahh...I remember this happening to me back in college putting a piece of IKEA furniture together, I always mis-read the instructions

BUELL XB12R · 03-24-2009, 01:43 PM

That inboard rear suspension looks awesome.

fitfan · 03-24-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BUELL XB12R

That inboard rear suspension looks awesome.

...and the tranny needs to be stuck in the rear too!

let me re-phrase that....

...and it needs a rear transaxle back there too!

skeeler · 05-02-2009, 06:00 AM

Randy Chase,

Any updates on your Toniq build?

Also, I'm guessing that you looked at Caterhams and other 7-like cars before buying the Toniq. What made you decide on the Toniq? The independent suspension? The looks? And how would you compare the Toniq to the Caterhams.

I e-mailed them a few questions several days ago and haven't heard back yet. Is that typical? Hmm. Looks like they're in the middle of updating their web site. Perhaps that has something to do with the delay.

Toniq web site.

Thanks.

Michael

Randy Chase · 05-03-2009, 11:13 AM

Yeah. Both Toniq and I have been very busy. They did a recent factory move plus getting ready for the annual kit car show in the UK. We will have some more news soon. I just need to stop traveling for a week or so.

ADR3 · 05-24-2009, 08:30 PM

Randy,

FYI, Dunnell Racing in the UK makes a 300HP 2.0 Duratec. We are putting those in the ADRs now as an option over the K20. They have a website.

DT

LordZ · 11-19-2009, 11:51 AM

Any updates on the build Randy? As much as I love the Q1, I think I would be in the same boat as my Exige currently. The Toniq looks like a much more pocketbook friendly track toy for me.

wallabyguy · 11-19-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LordZ

Any updates on the build Randy? As much as I love the Q1, I think I would be in the same boat as my Exige currently. The Toniq looks like a much more pocketbook friendly track toy for me.

Things are progressing. There will be a dealer on the west coast and I will be handling east coast sales. I can't announce prices yet but my website will be up and running, at least as far as Toniq is concerned, tomorrow afternoon (Friday 11/20). We do have a Facebook fan page going with some information on it. It can be found by doing a search for British Racing Group

LordZ · 11-19-2009, 03:30 PM

Already a fan.

Didn't know it was you though wallabyguy. Looking forward to seeing it. Any chance you take trade ins or help with financing?

wallabyguy · 11-19-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LordZ

Already a fan.

Didn't know it was you though wallabyguy. Looking forward to seeing it. Any chance you take trade ins or help with financing?

It's on the radar. We still working through some of those concerns. I will be able to sell Toniqs very soon. Trades will come on line as soon as we are able to move into our facility. Financing is an opportunity because of the type of vehicle but I've got someone working on getting that addressed.

The cars will be available as kits, "Rollers" (needing just powertain and paint) or completed cars. The US models will be ready to accept Duratec and Renesis engines matched with Mazda trannys. There are also some exciting options and chages coming on line that will drastically increase the appeal of the car to a broader market beyond just track use.

02-12-2009, 09:29 AM	#41 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	Are these only available for California? __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

02-12-2009, 09:34 AM	#42 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	No. We intend on importing via shipping container and each container holds three cars. And for the first shipment, it makes sense to ship the container to Long Beach. But if we could get three cars on the east coast, I would ship a container there. Otherwise California is just where they are being imported. Registration will be like any kit car. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

03-24-2009, 11:09 AM	#45 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Build in progress Attached Images __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

03-24-2009, 11:54 AM	#47 (permalink)
fitfan Regurgitated User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego! Posts: 4,088	nice! ...but dude, they put your steering wheel on the wrong side __________________ Driving it around!

03-24-2009, 01:43 PM	#50 (permalink)
BUELL XB12R No, it's not Italian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hobbs NM Posts: 494 Images: 1	That inboard rear suspension looks awesome. __________________ 2005 Elise Saffron yellow, Touring, LSS, SS, Hard Top 2004 Buell XB12R 2004 RX-8 2002 Z06 (Sold) 2002 Boxster S (Sold)

03-24-2009, 11:17 AM	#46 (permalink)
Minnis '010 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vegas/Phila. Posts: 770 Images: 1	Is this like this opposite of a locost? j/k looks pretty sharp! like a modern day super 7

05-02-2009, 06:00 AM	#52 (permalink)
skeeler Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1	Updates? Randy Chase, Any updates on your Toniq build? Also, I'm guessing that you looked at Caterhams and other 7-like cars before buying the Toniq. What made you decide on the Toniq? The independent suspension? The looks? And how would you compare the Toniq to the Caterhams. I e-mailed them a few questions several days ago and haven't heard back yet. Is that typical? Hmm. Looks like they're in the middle of updating their web site. Perhaps that has something to do with the delay. Toniq web site. Thanks. Michael Last edited by skeeler : 05-02-2009 at 10:20 AM.

05-03-2009, 11:13 AM	#53 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Yeah. Both Toniq and I have been very busy. They did a recent factory move plus getting ready for the annual kit car show in the UK. We will have some more news soon. I just need to stop traveling for a week or so. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

05-24-2009, 08:30 PM	#54 (permalink)
ADR3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 81	Randy, FYI, Dunnell Racing in the UK makes a 300HP 2.0 Duratec. We are putting those in the ADRs now as an option over the K20. They have a website. DT

11-19-2009, 11:51 AM	#55 (permalink)
LordZ 06 S280 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,302	Any updates on the build Randy? As much as I love the Q1, I think I would be in the same boat as my Exige currently. The Toniq looks like a much more pocketbook friendly track toy for me.

11-19-2009, 03:30 PM	#57 (permalink)
LordZ 06 S280 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,302	Already a fan. Didn't know it was you though wallabyguy. Looking forward to seeing it. Any chance you take trade ins or help with financing?

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