... As I understand it, this is false. The objective is to have the maximum tyre grip (as defined by contact patch) when it's needed, like at maximum sideways...
Most here on OZ angle the 4A-GE across at the front - some as much as a cam on centreline - to the left for us so it improves the intake situation - for you it...
Allen: You do NOT want your A-arms parallel. in fact, you want the outer ends to be farther apart than the inner, so that if you extend the lines, th A-arms...
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I've uploaded a zipped AVI video of the Progress of My Locost after one week. Its located in the Files section as A Progree Video.zip. Anything in yellow is...
G The offset clearance will also be effected by the engine F/A location. My GTS Drive Train is located with the trans - bellhousing parting line even with the...
... If I can beat that dead horse: I would not advise a lot of negative camber for the street. Leave it for the guys that race. My 2 cent, you should shot...
And as a result, some folks say "over styled," I say WOW. Sometimes form DOES follow function. Brad ... he heard the word "style" referring to one of his...
Found this on ebay - looks pretty good! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&rd=1&category=33556&item=2469110866 Item 2469110866 if the...
IMO the main objective is to keep the tires as near vertical to the road under all conditions as possible (with the appropriate amount of camber thrust that...
... A common thought - but not true. Toe wears tires quickly, not so much camber. I've had my Miata at -1.0 front, -1.5 rear camber for years. The tires wear...
It's about what I have, and I've also set my engine in front of the pinion. I figure the driver needs a little more foot room to work the peddles. I forget...
You got a good deal, hope it has a bladder. Esko ... From: mg_midget_66 To: Locost_North_America@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 10:32 AM ...
I think my initial impression about the upper reaches of rotary performance was correct: The cutting edge will make you bleed!!! :):) I'd be thrilled with...
Many years ago, a friend bought and raced an Eleven "Clubman" (swing axle front suspension, solid axle rear, 1100+ cc Climax "Fire Pump" motor, no big...
My engine is angled to the right to clear the steering shaft, and oil filter, about 1 1/2". Using the stock exh manifold. My Pinion is dangerously close to...
Does anyone out there in Locostland know if a Kent block, as used in the Lotus twin cam can be mated to a Merkur XR4Ti tranny? I know the Mercur is based on...
In a message dated 4/1/2004 7:01:56 PM Central Standard Time, johnfromwis@... writes: Does anyone out there in Locostland know if a Kent block, as used...
Greetings John, I think the Mercur gearbox has a larger diameter, longer input shaft, and longer release bearing nose. Some folks don't care for the Mercur...
John, I have a 711M x-flow in my car mated to a T-9 from a Merkur XR4Ti. I used a bell housing and clutch from a 2.0L Pinto. The input shaft is too long so an...
Alright. I tacked it all in now. I drew up the tranny tunnel in CAD, then moved it over 3/4" to maintain the "book" footwell. Passenger side sure seems...
I went to the Burton website and odered a catalog. It seems they have a bellhousing for 170 pounds. Whew! That's more than the transmission! Ok, new question....
Thank you, Esko. I am attracted to the XR4Ti so that I could use the independent rear end for a deDion which would make the yoke fit. Complicated for my first...
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