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mini970
Jul 1, 2003 9:54 am
Being new to the forum, i have looked for info relating to a 2.8i locost. Does anybody know if this is a runner? Presumably engine, box, axle and running gear...
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stephen_gusterson
stephen_gust...
Jul 1, 2003 6:05 pm
I am using a V6 ford in my locost derivitive check my pictures section or read my site http://www.locostbuilder.co.uk not this is NOT locostbuilders, which is...
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Neil Toyne
littleneil2002
Jul 1, 2003 6:12 pm
Steve wrote: <snip> not this is NOT locostbuilders, which is a similar list to this, but much more active. Theres about 200 posts a day, there, not a month. ...
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Wyn Edwards
tybrynbedw
Jul 1, 2003 9:54 pm
Hi Neil Sorry about the delay in replying - working away from home a lot and haven't got the Locost list set-up on my laptop (yet!). The connection to the...
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fitzgerald_j@...
fitzgerald_j
Jul 2, 2003 6:01 am
Stephen Your site looks great are u going to put in your other piccies from the Locost group. Fitzy (Straya) ... __________________________________ Do you...
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bryn_jonesza
Jul 2, 2003 10:40 am
Sorry to trouble an entire group with this question, but I need help soonest to decide on a possible purchase. I need to know if this car is a factory build...
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stephen_gusterson
stephen_gust...
Jul 2, 2003 11:36 am
Hiya Fitzy! The web site is lagging way behind the build.....its bad enougth doing the car! What im trying to do is add little subject sections - rather than ...
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Alan Thomas
th0masa
Jul 2, 2003 2:19 pm
Having trouble sourcing repair kits for ATE calipers off Cortina mk5. Anyone know of a source? Thanks in anticipation - Alan...
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David Jenkins
d_w_jenkins
Jul 2, 2003 3:21 pm
... Have a look on Darren's site at www.gtstuning.co.uk - I'm sure I saw some caliper overhaul kits in there when I looked the other day. rgds David...
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Simon Smith
locoglow
Jul 2, 2003 4:54 pm
Hi All can anybody tell me if i can use sierra uprights on the locost chassis and if so has anyone got any photos Regards locoglow...
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stephen_gusterson
stephen_gust...
Jul 2, 2003 10:12 pm
You can, but not without hassle. the top needs an adapter to convert from strut to ball joint. This can be bought from robin hood / lolocost, or MK...
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simon smith
locoglow
Jul 2, 2003 10:14 pm
thanks steve stephen_gusterson <stephen.gusterson@...> wrote: You can, but not without hassle. the top needs an adapter to convert from strut to ball...
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George Cushing
pinyachta
Jul 3, 2003 2:10 pm
This is strictly from memory. IIRC I saw a car for sale in Canada that was an RM7, and I believe it was based on a SA manufactured kit. May have been the ...
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bratt
locoster
Jul 3, 2003 2:50 pm
George: NPHAA identifying their origin. ATPR RM7's were produced in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Copied ATF of a Westfield by some draughtsman who filtched...
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James Hughes
jnahughes
Jul 3, 2003 3:08 pm
Easy NPHAA - No phosphorescence helped Amelia Aardvark ATPR - Atrocious thighs prior to rescue ATF - Aerial trashed Flintstone OTSAH - Ordered two small...
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bratt
locoster
Jul 3, 2003 3:57 pm
Well, close, but NBFFPF ! Forgot to mention that the RM is the ex-Westfield draughtman39;s initials, but his efforts did not bring fame or fortune, so his name...
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David Jenkins
d_w_jenkins
Jul 4, 2003 9:24 am
... Hey James, I'll have some that stuff you're smoking, it's good! 8-) David...
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Lualmar
lualmar2003
Jul 4, 2003 12:40 pm
Hi all, is it possible to someone of you to explain to me what is the best solution for one non IRS suspension? deDion or Panhard (or other following the same...
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James Hughes
jnahughes
Jul 4, 2003 1:09 pm
Panhard rod (or any locating system such as Mumford or Woblink) is used to locate a solid rear axle which includes the diff - such as the Escort. deDion...
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Roger Molyneux
office.options@...
Jul 4, 2003 4:18 pm
Hi Alan Here in South africa ( Cape Town) are a number of clutch & brake centres who specialise in this type of thing. The rear slaves were re sleeved with ...
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dave ottaway
dottaway54880
Jul 4, 2003 5:03 pm
... used to ... Escort. ... move), and ... from ... (e.g. ... DeDion still uses a Panhard rod to locate the DeDion tube. dave...
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nitrogeno24
Jul 4, 2003 8:40 pm
By the way i disassemble my diff to solder the brackets y inspect the pinion, pinion gear and side gears. Everything seems to be ok, but the side gears have...
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bryn_jonesza
Jul 5, 2003 4:56 pm
Well thanks for the education guys..!! Still don't know if it's worth buying though...The trend here seems to be that a factory build, or at least an...
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Paul Beyer
beyerpaul
Jul 5, 2003 11:08 pm
I've just been speaking to my neighbour over the garden fence and discovered that he sells 12 volt heated clothing to the bike world (along with helmets gloves...
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Rob Lane
tasmod
Jul 6, 2003 4:06 pm
Hi all, I finally decided to build the sidescreens I promised myself at the start. There is a thumbnail on the car photos page which leads on to some more...
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Kay L. Malmquist
kaymalmquist
Jul 6, 2003 6:49 pm
I am confused about why locosters use two master cylinders side by side with an equalizer bar in between? In the U.S. since in the 70s almost everything has...
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Tim
ofmetrolley
Jul 6, 2003 9:56 pm
One word Adjustability... ... From: Kay L. Malmquist To: locost@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2003 7:45 PM Subject: [locost] Brake systems? I am...
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Wayne Evans
elewayne
Jul 6, 2003 11:29 pm
Another tip for cutting on a Table saw. You need to run the blade up through a new blade insert so there is no opening around the blade and ali is supported...
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adam.moore@...
babaracas1
Jul 6, 2003 11:59 pm
I will be out of the office starting 04/07/2003 and will not return until 21/07/2003. I will be unavailable between 04/07/03 and 21/07/03 as I will be on ...