Perhaps.. but these Brands DO have following.. in specific Geographic areas.. Saab I believe is a long popular choice in the Boston Area, and Subarus are...
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bratt
locoster
Apr 29, 2004 6:04 am
For a Locost fuel tank, I am considering using a Freon tank, (or maybe two of them). Some of the Off Road VW builders have used them. Ed ... From: Ron...
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bratt
locoster
Apr 29, 2004 6:15 am
One mechanic I knew learned not to drain a gas tank into a plastic container. He roasted a Jaguar XKE quite badly when static electricity caused the gas to...
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Bruce D. Epler
valleyriverrr
Apr 29, 2004 10:21 am
Suburu's and SAAB's are unique cars and you either love them or hate them. While I have never owned a SAAB, I have looked at them. A lot to unlearne as to...
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Bruce D. Epler
valleyriverrr
Apr 29, 2004 10:28 am
I too have heard that there are a lot of errors in the "Book". I also wish there was a file that had corrections in them. I believe that there would need to be...
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Dr Robert Harms
viper065
Apr 29, 2004 10:31 am
The WCM cars from Dallas use the WRX Subaru irs which is good for up to something like 400 hp....
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ROBERTS, Danny
danro_ltd
Apr 29, 2004 10:52 am
Anthony
Why buy the (ugly) lolocost adaptors at £18.00 EACH plus £4.00 p&p (don't
know if that includes VAT) when you can buy pretty blue ally ones from GTS...
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James Hughes
jnahughes
Apr 29, 2004 11:02 am
I thought there was a list in the group archive somewhere - if there isn't, someone out there has one - can you post it? The main thing is the measure twice,...
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Iain Hall
niceperson90...
Apr 29, 2004 11:13 am
Oh and Jim Mc Sorley's site is a must for any builder and his excellent drawings which can be downloaded as a PDF file are HIGHLY Recommended they leave the...
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João Matoso
jcduroc
Apr 29, 2004 1:49 pm
I’m building two Locosts: the 1st one (for a friend)(almost) “by the book” and the second one (my own) with Sierra-components based IRS. I have...
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Staffan V
liftarn42
Apr 29, 2004 2:36 pm
... You're refering to the 9-2? That's hardly a SAAB, just a rebadged Subaru Impreza WRX. Just like SAAB 600 was a rebadged Lancia Delta. And don't get me...
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Staffan V
liftarn42
Apr 29, 2004 3:50 pm
... I have also read the tip to try to get a tank from an old SAAB V4 (95 and 96). They are the right shape and size. And since they are mounted inside the car...
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Staffan V
liftarn42
Apr 29, 2004 3:55 pm
I saw an ad for a 1981 Toyota Starlet. Bad body, good engine and very reasonable price. Anybody have any experience with it to share? -- May the chuntey be...
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eskoa
opto_mech2000
Apr 29, 2004 7:45 pm
Triumph Spitfire tanks will bolt up to the W diagonals. Earlier tanks have a mounting flange. Esko ... From: Staffan V To: locost@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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anthony davies
ants1108
Apr 29, 2004 8:29 pm
hello i have studied the drawings and all the measurments are there i am affraid i think the book is a good desing for the chassis but you realy have to study...
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Wayne Evans
elewayne
Apr 30, 2004 4:35 am
Hi Nate, Like you I used Ron's book as my main resource and backed it up with the Tiger book. It has some clear pictures of things that are missing from Ron's...
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wurlyvalve
Apr 30, 2004 9:24 am
Hi all, Thought I might ask for some help on this one. After failing to be slightly competitive last season (ASWMC sprint/hillclimb) I thought I'd ave a go at...
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Nate Clowar
nateclowar2001
Apr 30, 2004 9:27 am
Keith and others, Since I haven't found a list on any webpage with problems others have encountered on their builds I decided to start my own. I had planned on...
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James Hughes
jnahughes
Apr 30, 2004 9:31 am
Could you use a floating calliper arrangement, so it moves with the movement of the disk? How about a floating disk (like they have on bikes) to absorb the...
48553
pete_bura
Apr 30, 2004 10:09 am
Nate, This fellow's built two Locosts and has catalogued some errors (or at least inconveniences) in the Champion book, hope this helps: ...
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Rick Hargraves
gazmanau1
Apr 30, 2004 12:12 pm
Ever thought of using Nissan Skyline floating callipers?? nice and light as well. Cheers, Tricky H. Aussie GAZshocks rhargrav@... ...
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wurlyvalve
Apr 30, 2004 12:54 pm
Come to think of it I think the Sierra ones I have are floating? Might be able to use these. But is floating clappers ok to take out disk run-out from a not so...
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James Hughes
jnahughes
Apr 30, 2004 1:22 pm
As I understand it, it not run out (which afaik is differences in alignment as the disk rotates) which is the problem, but the whole disk moving. So as the...
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wurlyvalve
Apr 30, 2004 1:56 pm
James, The diff is off centre, how Ford did this (or got around) was to runt the output shafts in bushes, but one output shaft was quite long, and one was...
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ants1108
Apr 30, 2004 8:10 pm
has anybody fitted a 2L sierra dohc engine i fancyied using one as they are plentyfull any idears would be greatfully appreciated thanks anthony.......
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locoster0850
Apr 30, 2004 11:17 pm
Can anyone tell me if Stuart Taylor motorsport is the only supplier of bits and pieces or is there any other company on line selling same? Chris...
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Keith Williams
trackfodder
Apr 30, 2004 11:51 pm
i have a 1974 saab sonnet 3 , or as my wife calls it "dustbuster 2" so far i have found the parts are way up there if you can find them, and you need to train...
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Keith Williams
trackfodder
May 1, 2004 12:06 am
look up champion locost on google locoster0850 <locoster0850@...> wrote:Can anyone tell me if Stuart Taylor motorsport is the only supplier of bits and...
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bare2510
May 1, 2004 2:29 am
But.. the telling thing is: you still have it! Despite all odds these things generate a love /hate relationship like no other car.. Ask any Saab owner, and you...
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joão martins
jlexpo98
May 1, 2004 7:06 am
yes you will have lots of Suppliers What you won't in special??? Best Regards João MArtins www.martinsportscar.com ... __________________________________ Do...
