Hello All. Is there anyone on this site that is building a MK indy car or owns one. I would like the dimensions of the front wishbones if someone would be so...
Hello All. Can anyone tell me the meaning of negative drag with regards to using Sierra hubs in place of Cortina ones on the front suspension? What is the...
It was while I was trying to buy some lower wishbones to accept Sierra hubs. The chap said you need to drill out the top hub adapter to take the ball joint at...
Hi all, this is a handy catalogue for reforance of PCD and off set of rims http://www.lensowheel.com/alloy_page1.htm Mal.G. Aust. ... Outgoing mail is...
... So what he seems to be talking about is changing the king pin inclination. In that case "negative drag" would probably mean the king pin access meeting the...
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I'd be very carefull with those numbers, because a Ford Scorpio a 5 bolt patern is listed as a 4 bolt patern and that is just the first thing i saw when i...
the later scorpio's are four bolt... ... From: i_bakker <i_bakker@...> To: locost@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 8:57 PM Subject:...
Message: 15 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 03:38:39 -0000 From: "accuratemike Subject: Re: Front suspension ideas.. ->I have been interested in the Locost mostly for ...
i know about getting round the sva regs about fitment of wipers, washers, demisters etc. by fitting an aeroscreen, but can i fit nothing and still pass the...
... "". A large KPI leads to more positive camber on the outside wheel in roll. A bad thing. "" Gareth, can you elaborate on the above statement. I don't...
Yes. You don't need any screen at all for SVA. Unless things have changed in the last two years. Give your local SVA centre a ring and ask (there nice people...
Eddie, <snip> i know about getting round the sva regs about fitment of wipers, washers, demisters etc. by fitting an aeroscreen, but can i fit nothing and...
... It's not something I've ever tested, just something that I've always taken as a fact from Allan Staniforth's books. I've always assumed that this was ...
Although I dont want to put words in people's mouth, I'd like to give my opinion and perhaps clarify a post reguarding information about a large kingpin angle...
Just wanted to add info I found through the ages on Pinto spindles. If you are in the states, i think this is a great way to go for a locost. 1) In stock form...
... My string computer works fine for bump and roll, the frame can be "rolled" on the board. ... Given that most of us will be using donor uprights we are...
The 3rd Book. Do you know when it will be released? Thanks Anthony ... From: <findlay234@...> To: <locost@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, January 27,...
... Suzuki Swift GTI (1.3L 16v) Samurai Trans (5spd 20%OD in 5th) Samurai Rear (Two short-side axles, disc kits are available. ((made from front parts from...
Things are just the opposite where I am. There are Chevettes in droves, and not a Pinto to be found. I hang around a wrecker where they have not had a Pinto...
... In the spring as far as I know. Regards, John Chettleburgh Senior Engineer - X100/X150 Product Legislation and Compliance Tel 02476 206419 Fax 02476 206695...
...and get some hearing protection (ear plugs, or whatever) as wind roar can easily make you deaf - ask any police motorcyclist (but shout loudly!) rgds, David...
... Further to this: The obvious solution would be to wear a motorcycle safety helmet, but apparently it's illegal to do so in a car in the UK. Does anyone...
John, I hadn't heard this - and it's a concern for me as I also plan to go without a screen of any sort. I have seen several 7-style car drivers (and...
... There is little difference to a bumble bee or a small stone hitting the visor (face shield for our NA colleagues)- at least from the loud "thwack" sound it...
A while ago Jon Ison took me out for a quick spin in his 'Isonblade' blade-powered Locost. After 5 minutes I got a fly-strike right in the middle of one lens...
Remember it well "te he :)" but for info guys i have done 4.5k miles with no screen, helmet most of time, just glass's when tootlein about, passed many a...