Cars and Coffee with Andy: Another Designer's Take on My 3D-Printed Supercar

In this episode of Cars & Coffee with Mantis Automotive Guild, I invite a very special guest into the workshop—professional OEM digital automotive designer (and ArtCenter graduate), Andy! With the final 3D-printed body panels officially completed and assembled on the custom supercar build, Andy stops by to do a full walkaround and professional design critique. We break down the scale prototype model versus the full 1:1 chassis, dive into the LMP race car and early 2000s supercar design cues, talk door cut lines and A-pillar sightlines, and debate the ultimate powerplant: V8 LS/Hemi, 2JZ, or rotary? ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome to Cars & Coffee: All Panels Assembled! 0:26 – Meet Guest Automotive Designer Andy 1:00 – Daily Drivers: V8 Muscle vs. EV Commutes 3:12 – Life as a Professional OEM Car Designer 4:23 – Scale Model Critique: Proportions & Design Cues 6:00 – 1:1 Prototype Walkaround & Front Clamshell Setup 6:58 – Door Panel Sculpting, Volume & Track Ingress 8:02 – Interior Space & Cockpit Considerations 9:05 – LMP Racing Inspiration vs. Supercar Styling 10:46 – What Engine Belongs in This Build? (LS, 2JZ, or Rotary?) 12:05 – Purpose of the Build: Pure Enthusiast Track Toy 13:55 – Wrap Up & What’s Coming Next 💬 Question for the Community: What engine do you think belongs under the rear deck—a classic American V8, a high-revving rotary, or a boosted Japanese inline-six? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 🔔 Don't forget to Subscribe to follow every step of this custom supercar build from raw prints to track day testing. #SupercarBuild #CarDesign #3DPrintedCar #CarsAndCoffee #KitCar #MantisAutomotiveGuild #AutomotiveEngineering #phantomx #MAGR922 #CarsAndCoffeeWithAndy #CarDesign #Supercar #3DPrinting #CarDesigner #AutomotiveDesign #DIYSupercar #ScratchBuilt #CarBuild #CustomCar #CarCulture #CarEnthusiast #Cars