Is using a two valve M/C acceptable for sva? I had a three valve connected up but despite a new seal kit it still leaks. This M/c is discontinued so I will fit...
I ran across a posting on a message board about using a VW water-cooled engine for a LoCost power plant. I am interested in doing such but, have no idea what,...
Hart: There was or is a company in Estonia called Racetech making a Seven called the ESTFIELD that uses a variety of European donors. You might find some...
... Yes, it's at http://www.racetech.ee/a/cars/f2-det_vw2000.htm and it looks like they use the Lada gearbox. I think VW engines has come up on this list...
Does someone have a picture of a LHD Niva steering box please? Cheers John PS A while ago someone posted a diagram for a steering box strengthening plate. Is...
John: Go to Google, Search Images---type in "Niva steering box" --look for photos. Or, go to Ebay Search, type in "Niva Steering box". There is/was a Niva at...
Dear Members, My name is Patrick, a Brazilian lotus enthusiast. My plans are to build a Locost car based on the BMW e36 318ti. Any, I mean Any! advice is very...
I have had an old "nota ventura" clubbie sitting around in my shed since 1976 (bought it as a non goer that had been registered 6 years before) Its shorter...
Hi, Patrick! Where are you? I’m Brazilian too, building an YZF R-1 mid-engined locost. I live at Belo Horizonte. Hope hear from you soon, Regards, Paulo...
... That sounds doable. ESTfield ( http://www.racetech.ee/ ) have some BMW based builds, but they used VAZ Lada parts for suspension and rear axle. ... The...
Hi, Only a not finished yet solidworks project... The rear end panels are not designed and I have lots of issues to solve. Attached a file (chassis.easm) that...
I will put the files in the files section. Of course… Paulo Almeida Electron Design 55-31-3221-5946 55-31-8797-2660 _____ De: locost@yahoogroups.com...
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Hi, I'm looking for options to improve/upgrade braking performance for triumph spitfire/herald based front suspension ? FYI, wheel diameters will be 15" ...
Hi I am looking to upholster my fibreglass bucket seats, the books I have got from the library focus on US vehicles and traditional steel framed seats, so are...
I have some of the books, and they are about American "boats" like chevy bel air's and f150's. I've done one fiberglass seat, and the technique is the same as...
DON[T MOST SEAT BUILDERS OFFER UPHOLSTERY? Patrick & Ann-Marie <prnams@...> wrote: Hi I am looking to upholster my fibreglass bucket seats, the books I...
No Keith, not when I moulded the seats myself. In anycase, here in New Zealand the average fibreglass seat maker won't offer this service, there is so little...
Just as a suggestion, check out this plastic seat mfgr and see if they offer anything that might fit http://apexautoeng. com/Projects_ stinger.htm Patrick &...
Dear Patrick: My name is Daniel, I´m a mechanic engineer, living in Pirassununga (SP-interior), and I´m trying to fullfill the documents (DETRAN) in order...
Giving details on adjustments needed etc I'll be moving out to Philippines next year and will finally have time for a build (or two) BUT most cars are Japanese...
... The best way would probably to find someone who has built using your intended donor and ask them. The VAZ Lada/Zhiguli is a good single donor (you don't...
I'm currently in talks with Haynes about having another run produced. I'm trying to judge the demand for this book, and was wondering how many people would be...
