I have never seen a FWP Coventry Climax- i suspect that they are light Any idea as to the weight And where do you get one? From: locost@yahoogroups.com...
The FWP was the pump version of the Climax FW series motors. The "more common" one in automotive terms is the FWA. They weigh in around 200 complete with...
... Peter, A late model RX8 is the only rotary you could use legally in Oz, but they come at a premium price. I don't know the Suzuki's well but you may find a...
Richard, I have an old nota clubbie with former NSW reg papers that is in very bad condition But could be revived Could i use some parts of that car to re...
Peter, I just got mine on the road this year and am still adding stiems, like the fenders (wings) on the front wheels. I've posted a link to some photos on the...
Peter, Not sure. If the car has been registered before and you don’t change the engine, you might be ok. Change the engine and you will need to involve an...
In the UK, the Locost race series uses a standard design chassis but with full cage, and using the 1300 Xflow (heavy!), they have to come in over 625 (I think)...
guys, having already built a 7, my bro and I are seriously considering a diesel engine in the next (thats if the bike engine fries!) WHATÂ I hear you say!!! --...
Actually, Peter, I thought it came out quite heavy. I added tubing rather shamelessly to increase the triangulation in the frame and to the engine mount area....
The Suzuki G series engine from the 1.3 GTI would bolt straight up to a Suzuki Sierra 5 speed box These engines are no longer ADR compliant Does anyone know if...
The M's supposedly do bolt up (was told that but haven't seen it) but are they as good as the G13B was? Dave ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Interesting concept Porsche! Let me introduce myself...I'm Adam from the good ole US. I am kind of doing a similar project...using a front wheel drive engine...
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...
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...
http://www.quaifeamerica.com/Motorcycle/cyclediff300.gif Bruce: Link to Quaife Motorcycle powered cars http://www.quaifeamerica.com/Motorcycle/cyclecars.htm ...
... Yes, it has been done a few times before. I even saw that someone built a 7 that ran on vegitable oil so they got their fuel for free from the chippers. ...
Hi Can anyone recommend the best / cheapest place to get a couple of the Maxi bottom ball joints as used on the locost. Thanks Patrick Rolleston New Zealand ...
I am trying to overcome the KPI/scrub radius problems with Cortina uprights and hubs by designing my own uprights. I am investigating using alloy Cortina hubs...
Hello, I'm new to build a car and need some help. I intend to build buggy and have got some starting problem with planning. Requests: New car needs to be...
Since you did not give a location where you live, this might not be of any use to you. Many good used cars can be purchased out of Japan, well maintained...
WHY NOT GETA BIKE ENGINE EXPORTED TO YOU FROM THE UK (NOT EXPENSIVE) TRY ANDY BATES(AB PERFORMANCE|) WHO SUPPLIES BIKE ENGINES VERY HELPFUL GUY ON 01449 736633...
Dear Spiraloil!!! What you´re trying to build is not a buggy!!!! I´m building a locost for the last 14 months and, the first thing you have to choose, in my...
