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Works for me? - Peter Ogden http://www.locost7.info ... From: locost@yahoogroups.com [mailto:locost@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Igor Zenko Sent: Thursday, 2...
... That link didn't work for me. But I searched video.google.com for "locost" and found the video called "Chris Evans - Autocross", and I'm betting this is...
I got it now. Thenks! DonDavis@... wrote: My browser sticks an underscore in front of the url and at the end. Cut and paste only the part that begins...
Nope, that's not the one that link goes to. Try this: http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=roadster+reno - Peter Ogden http://www.locost7.info ... From:...
Hi all, I have not had any luck in finding info about the 1500cc Toyota 5E-FE engine. It is a DOHC 16V configuration and is very compact. The height is 23-1/2"...
'90s Corolla's had 4E-FE (1300), 5A-FE (1500), 4A-FE (1600), 4A-GE (1600). Paseo had 4E-FE and 5E-FE. Would hazard a guess that they all use the same gearbox...
4AG-E/T-50 is OK but you need a pilot brg. locost_bryan <bmiller@...> wrote: '90s Corolla's had 4E-FE (1300), 5A-FE (1500), 4A-FE (1600), 4A-GE (1600)....
I'm in the very begining stages of building my own version of the Locost and have 2 questions I would appreciate some help with: Recently I noticed the design...
I bought a Monogram plastic model of the Lotus 7 origionally as a construction detail plan before I found Champion's BOOK. I think it uses just that sort of...
The Caterhams that used this arrangement has real problems with cracking of the bracket where the A-arm was fitted (or was it the a-arm itself). There is...
look around the net for some other designs .. many people have wishbone type suspension in the back .. and you can copy the design .. from what I gather .....
Being from Canada there are very few RWD Standard transmission compact cars. My best bet appears to be the small size pick-up truck Chevrolet S-10. Can...
Brian, Take a look at the Stalker V6. http://www.stalkerv6.com It uses the rear end, transmission, engine, and front spindles/brakes from a S10. Paul Stalker...
Brian: There are lots of small cars in Canada if you look for them, maybe not right on your doorstep, wherever that is. I see 1980 era Toyota Corollas at the...
... Are all the old Ladas scrapped yet? The ESTfield from Racetech uses Lada parts on a slightly modified book chassis. If you want a more powerfull (and more...
... can show you one and possibly go for a spin. Build is not complete but stops, goes, and turns corners. Personally, not recomended. Hope this helps....
... It is simple. It works. So why "fix" it? Ed ... From: oldopelguy2 To: locost@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 8:57 PM Subject: [locost] Low...
Lotus and Caterham have both used a single trailing link with A-arm for lateral location, and both experienced axle housing failures due to the single trailing...
Ed, Ed , Ed. Don't you understand, this group is not about how to build a Locost, it is about how to obsess about every minute detail, re design everything and...
Don: After 4 or 5 years, (fortunately I forget which), I do not have a running car even though building close to the book design. I think the trick to...
Ten years? you must be in a hurry, it took me twenty years to build my Lotus 7 clone. Esko ... From: <DonDavis@...> To: <locost@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
... Why in the world would anyone want to just follow the proven design and have a drivable car? Hey now, no reason to get ugly here guys. I thought the whole...
Nah, not ugly. Just banter!! What it comes down to, is that a lot of people have built these things, the panhard rod works just fine, the single A-arm does...
Hey, I had the Ford 1.3 and built my car 'strictly by the book' .. after destroying my engine I installed a kawasaki bike engine .. the suspension is now too...