Howdy, I'm just about to order up the steel. Should I do 4130 or is something else more appropriate? Thanks, Hal...
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Staffan V
liftarn42
Jan 5, 2006 12:15 pm
... But isn't the VN Commodore just a rebadged Omega? It was first released in -88 so they should be available by now. But then it disn't use the same engine...
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Ed Bratt
locoster
Jan 5, 2006 3:19 pm
Hal: If it is steel for a chassis, just order mild steel like the book specifies. 4130 cromoly would cost a fortune. Do you have the book? Ed ... From:...
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Keith Williams
trackfodder
Jan 5, 2006 3:25 pm
Just garden variety 1018 is fine. Ed Bratt <bratt@...> wrote: Hal: If it is steel for a chassis, just order mild steel like the book specifies. 4130...
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Igor Zenko
izenko
Jan 6, 2006 1:38 am
I gues som folks like to be different ;) halmcginnis <halmcginnis@...> wrote: While I wouldn't think there was any techical issue with using a VW motor,...
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Darren Ponton
darren_ponton
Jan 6, 2006 1:53 am
... According to 'Project VN: An Australian car for the 1990s', Holden took the Opel Omega and added 38mm in width down the centre of the body, so as to ...
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Nick Norman
nicknorman2002
Jan 6, 2006 2:40 pm
Hi all, I've not posted in ages - but have been lurking! Planning a re-build of the drive train, new 1630 X-flow to rebuild, and looking at a 5 speed box, type...
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oneiraca2004
Jan 7, 2006 1:31 am
Hal, With all due respect, the good old VW and Porsche flat four is a darn good mill. I too had my own Porsche at some point in my life, and although I also...
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halmcginnis
Jan 7, 2006 1:38 am
Agreed. Have you checked out the bike engined cars forum on here? Hal ... dream ... this ... and ... 1600 ... worth. ... and ... redline ... fun... ... behind...
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scot mac
ScotMac_us
Jan 7, 2006 4:32 am
Yes, type 9 is pretty standard. But if you look on the merkur forums, it doesn't really hold up well...tho, it may be ok, for the amount of hp of a locost. In...
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Nick Norman
nicknorman2002
Jan 7, 2006 10:24 am
... Thanks ... However the shipping would double that as I am in the UK, I had seen reference to T5s and saw the ratios were perhaps 'better' but they do not...
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oneiraca2004
Jan 7, 2006 1:57 pm
Hi Hal, I sense that there is a lot of excitement about Motorcycle engine driven Locosts. I have looked at Sylva's RIOT, a beautiful machine. I also hear that...
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Jjackmcc@...
jackmccornack
Jan 7, 2006 8:41 pm
... I haven't. What's the address? I'd like to check it out, but probably as a lurker--otherwise, when I tell 'em I'm building with a Big Twin, people will ...
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DonDavis@...
minicountrym...
Jan 7, 2006 9:08 pm
If you want a VW powered "Locost" there are plenty of dune buggys. or you can build a 365 replica, or RSK spyder replica. A VW powered Lotus 7 replica is just...
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scot mac
ScotMac_us
Jan 8, 2006 12:16 am
Better gear ratios, and stronger.. Note, Tony (astro perf) ships for free. To the continental US that is. He is in florida, so him shipping to the UK would be...
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Keith Williams
trackfodder
Jan 8, 2006 1:20 am
If any of you guys want Hiabusa engines I have a friend who has some. If there is interest I will get pricing. We are in Bartlesville Oklahoma USA KEITH...
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Keith Williams
trackfodder
Jan 8, 2006 1:23 am
Its a damn shame I can't foreward to Locost. I have a clip of a turbo Hiabusa pumping out 499 HP running 300 KPH down the Autobahn that runs for about 4-5...
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Keith Williams
trackfodder
Jan 8, 2006 1:52 am
OK guys lets see if I can invade Locost with a link. Try this: http://ms.lesite.video.free.fr/GR_Busa_Turbo_2.wmv It might work. I can't get an arrow on my...
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oneiraca2004
Jan 8, 2006 1:53 am
Don Sillyness is in the eye of the beholder. When Colin Chapman designed the Lotus Seven in the late 50's, the little thing was pushed around by a 40HP 900cc...
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Paul Herder
pgherder
Jan 8, 2006 2:03 am
Not Found The requested URL /GR_Busa_Turbo_2.wmv was not found on this server....
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Paul Herder
pgherder
Jan 8, 2006 2:10 am
Okay, I took off the "GR_Busa_Turbo_2.wmv"; and just went to: http://ms.lesite.video.free.fr and found that (and other) videos....
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Keith Williams
trackfodder
Jan 8, 2006 2:17 am
It works but it is a 22 min. download. I am currently at 94% Paul Herder <p.herder@...> wrote: Okay, I took off the "GR_Busa_Turbo_2.wmv"; and just went...
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eskoa
opto_mech2000
Jan 8, 2006 2:43 am
The guy is doing 280 kph (175 mph) and the other guy blows by him doing a wheelie. Titanium BALLS. Esko ... From: "Keith Williams"...
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Keith Williams
trackfodder
Jan 8, 2006 3:20 am
If you will chop the link per Paul's 2nd post, you will find a bunch of other vids. The 1st one is a hoot. It seems to be a guy with a deathwish or a strange...
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scot mac
ScotMac_us
Jan 8, 2006 4:32 am
What does "right transmission" mean? Note, it is not that hard to piece together a drivetrain, even if you don't use the tranny that was stock w/ the engine. I...
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Jjackmcc@...
jackmccornack
Jan 9, 2006 7:07 am
... Hi Don, in my case (the Harley powerplant) it's 'cause it's something I want to do, and I've had the good fortune in some earlier projects (ultralights, ...
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oneiraca2004
Jan 10, 2006 9:03 pm
Hi Jack, First I should say that I like your V2 Harley powered locost . It looks sexy, different and in my opinion this machine illustrates the very spirit of...
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OLSTEVE
Jan 12, 2006 9:25 am
Does anyone have 3D Cad that they would be willing to share for the McSorley 7+442? I am also looking for a place to get some 3D models of various engine...
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DAVID LEE
david552945
Jan 12, 2006 9:26 am
Maybe he meant this link? http://ms.lesite.video.free.fr/GR_2_Busa_Turbo_2.wmv...
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tunerem
Jan 12, 2006 9:27 am
Has anyone tried to fit a Westfield nose on a book dimensioned Locost chassis? I may be able to buy a nose but want to make sure it will fit over a standard...
