Is it at all possible to build a locost below 550kgs With alloy engine, guards etc And everything pared right down? has anyone done it? Peter meline adelaide...
I'm new to this group and from the USA. I'm presently building a single seat, open wheel racing car that uses a bike engine. The engine will be mounted just in...
Hey guys and gals.... a friendly and timely warning!...from another list I'm on.. A serious read for any D-I-Y'er or even the occasional shade tree mechanic. ...
Thanks for all the help-a lot of it served to stir the memory of things done some time ago and consigned to a memory that has become a cluttered attic....
I am new here and looking for an acurate 3D Model i.e 3dS Max or Rhino 3D etc of the basic 7 body work as a basis to make some style chnge drawings before I...
My e-mails don't seem to be posting on the list. This is a test. Randy Howard 4A-GE Lotus Seven project "Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it - ...
I have been on this list a while ago and perhaps some of you will be interested to see what my build finally looks like. It is a longer than book version with...
Hi all, This was sent to the WestField_Eleven@yahoogroups.com by a list member. It looks like a simple way of wiring a car by multiplexing. Esko Subject:...
Hi guys, My name's Howard, and I live in the UK. I have a penchant for all things classic, and would like a new car, and was introduced to the idea of the...
Hi Everyone, My website "Locost + Suzuki = Locouki" has moved to: ftp://dmr-architect.com/ There's lots of new articles since the last time I posted to this...
Hi All, I thought I'd introduce myself first. I'm Matt, I live in Blackpool in Lancashire, UK. I've been thinking about building a Locost for a couple of years...
Howdy all I'm starting on my frame in two weeks but have yet to decide on a powerplant. I really need to do that part soon and could use some input. The first...
according to wikipeia the lotus 47 ("europa") came with a "lotus/ford/cosworth" engine does anybody know was this the Lotus Twin Cam or the BDA ? Peter Meline ...
Have you guys seen this.... (Check out the link) http://ca.autos.yahoo.com/p/1040/new-hybrid-shocker PS. If you are building an electric car, let me know, I...
Hi fellow builders I'm selling plans of my middy build. It weighs around 480kgs. It uses a VW/Audi fwd drivetrain in the rear and cortina/sierra uprights in...
Anybody built or thought of building a Locost with a 3.0L v6 from a ranger or (gasp) taurus? The FWD 3.0L can be adapted to RWD. The only transmission I know...
I am almost ready to put the car on the ground. I need to find and install emergency brakes. I have a mazda RZ7 differential and calipers. Does anyone have...
Hi All, Am trying to start my car (Locost XR4x4) and am having a little hitch with fuel. It has a Bosch K Jetronic system and I am trying find a definitive ...
Bill There are lots of Triumph parts sources, and numerous mechanics who work on Triumphs on this side of the Atlantic. I just have to mention that over the...
Hi all: I have a dual master cylinder for a Triumph Spitfire, 1976-08 US model. The item is stamped as a LUCAS part, but an 'S' cast in by one port and a 'P'...
Hello to all listers. As a new builder to the list, i just wanted to say Hi. I am building a predominantly Ford Escort based locost with a Fiat 124S
motor and...
Hi, converting my westfield to bike power so i'm having a clear out. Check out my website and see if there is anything which takes your fancy, open to...
Hi all, I'm Mike in SW Florida. I joined this list on July 2nd. Since then there has only been a single message posted and it was SPAM!!! Sixteen more people...
Hi All, My trip to the scrap yard was good. Plenty of lights and allegros for the column/handbrake. I could get some for others in the UK (I'm in the Midlands)...
Hi, I looked for you on Reunion.com, but you weren't there. Please connect with me so we can keep in touch. -Michael Do You Know Michael? YES - Connect with...
Hi, I'm buliding a locost with a ford sierra as donor. The rear suspension will be DeDion. Any one have dimensions of the brackets for mounting the sierra diff...
