Hi: I am new to the group. I want to build a Locost with a motorcycle engine. Being an old hot rodder, I am used to seeing Mustang II front ends on several...
Hi folks I was on this forum years ago but my posts ceased about the same time as I stalled on my build (too much real work to do sadly)As a result I am...
Has anybody looked at snowmobile shocks for the Locost? There are tons for new and used ones to choose from, and at a cheaper price than automotive shocks....
Hi my name is DJ, and I'm in WA-state. My dad turned me on to Ron's book & the whole Locost idea. So, it looks like I'm going to start collecting parts soon,...
Sorry for the delay in moderating some of the recent new members messages. As most know, the first few postings from a new member are moderated to ensure they...
I am a new member and I am trying to access the photo section and keep getting an error message. Is it down? Thanks for any help. Tony Cornett Bakersfield,...
Hello loco friends. Happy new year to you all. I have two topics today. Did any of you builder out there have plans or drawings of a rear de dion assembly. ...
I have been doing the computer looking for job opportunities within a 50 mi. radius of Bartlesvile Ok. Tulsa is OK but I have to pull at least $15/hr to make...
I am forewarding it to you car guys too since many of you have industry savvy and maybe have some useful advice KW Note: forwarded message attached. ...
At least I have time to get my shop up, and damn well had better. Mesa said they would store my mill and drillpress and (2) 4 ft square boxes containing the...
I have tried to email you several times and it keeps bouncing back. Can you send me mail from an alternate address? I get your mail fine but I cannot respond...
For those of you on the American Continent who don't have Ron Champion's book yet, I recommend Kineticvehicles.com. A firm in Oregon who builds interesting...
Has anyone used a Audi/VW 1.8T or VW 2.8 VR6 engine in their LOCOST project? I have read where Donkervoort now has a "7" model with the Audi 1.8T J(Borg...
Hi, just like to add to this discussion that fitting an engine of the above types is possible,if the chassis is built a bit wider,(mine is a +85mm to suit a...
Locost front suspension - what is the distance (longitudinal) between ball joints, upper and lower? Imagine two vertical lines, one passing in the center of...
Hi all. Does someone on this list have some good pics of the engine mounts and gearbox shots of the Ford Zetec 1800 or 2000cc in their motors? Ta john ...
Grassroots Motorsport magazine in the Feb 2006 (really!) edition goes into some detail on the VW1.8T 5v 4 cylinder motor and shows what can realistically be...
WRT F1 engines, yes, no turbos, but anyone who can get in excess of 700 from a relatively standard 2litre engine, even with a big turbo, must be using the...
Merry Christmas and e Happy New Year for everybody. are the votes of Amadeu Pires from Viseu, Portugal http://www.viseudesign.com/Sevenesque.htm [Non-text...
I am here because of Mike a fellow Ontarian who offers an outstanding Locost 7 site full of usefull links for those of us who want to build a locost sevenesque...
Hi I recall someone on one of these lists used an ae101 speed sensor in their T50. I am doing the same with an AE111 (black top) speed sensor. I'm now...
if you want take a look and make any comment please http://www.viseudesign.com/Sevenesque-10.htm Amadeu [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Hi everyone As I sad. New and unknown. Starting to build in januari next year. It stands betwen a Sierra based from Locost or a book chassi 442. Need to get...
I've been away for a while. Has Champion Motorcar Company gone away or are they under a new name? My bookmark comes up "could not be found" Thanks Kevin...
Just a quick message to the other moderators - I won't be able to moderate or check pending messages from new signups for the next two weeks, as leaping off on...
im on ddt57@... if anyone wants a chat, ive been building/racing my car for 5 years, ive just got a blackbird engine that im putting in. if you fancy a...
