Quote Originally Posted by orly_andico View Post
i'd go for 150K. and yes i am convinced that it has to be a utility vehicle and not a small city car. Why not make all the body panels out of fiberglass? we have a "mature" fiberglass industry, just look at A-Toy's body kits. You'd need a solid frame for protection though.
Orli, I like your insights... ilan bang katulad mo meron ang Pilipinas? dapat magparami ka ng lahi. the best of our race should have more wives and more children para naman gumanda takbo ng general consiousness ng Pinas... don't let the cockroaches spread like rats... in a way - they share the same traits... spreading their like.

The Fiberglass content in a local car is indespensible. plastic Injection wouldings can only be justified with economy of scale. But with a limited target, fiberglass will be perfect for some parts like bumpers, dashboards, panels for interior, engine insulation or fender wheel wells. G.I. sheet metal is still the cheapest and easiest material to use for major parts. The G7 by attawi falls into this mode of automotive construction... no parts were stamped, all body parts were merely bent and mechanically pressed or manipulated - but not Battered by Pampangga style Hammering and Heating.
but for the Bumper - it has to be pedestrian safe, so fiberglass is still best preferred. Mixed contents is best for our industry... moreover, too much fiberglass making is also bad for the neighbor unless of course in a controlled environment.