Keith, You will not have any more tire wear than if you were using a locker rear end. It really does work well except for the situations I talked about in my...
Suggestion for a wiper system - take a look at a Sprite/Midget. Very compact, the drive head resides under the hood and uses a reciprocating rack and pinion...
... Myself, I was lucky enough to be able to talk a friend out of wipers out of a Lotus Elan he was converting into racing form. Probably the exact same thing...
Here is anothe way to due the windshield wiper. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/2301,435_Hand-Crank-Wipers.html?itemNo=windshield%20wipers Hope this helps. ...
Nate, the whole idea behind the differntial is to allow a "differntial of speed" between the two drive wheels when going around a corner. The outer wheel...
I agree. For most folks Cheap is Good, or at least the best they can get away with. I know a welded diff will preform better than an open one on the track....
Yeah, I'm aware of the drift isn't speed thing... I'd like to be able to do both, thus the idea of multiple setups. I wonder if beefed up axles would be a...
Ken,you just brought back memories.We used Lignum Vitae for prop shaft bearings in the water. Worked on a few in the early 1950's on the island of Guam.It...
The corner entry understeer on a welded diff (also known as a spool, or a Lincoln Locker) is what scares most people away from them. We have a road race car...
I think that Lucas wiper system was used on just about every British car. It's the same thing Uncle Ron suggests in his book - the Mini uses it. Mine's made up...
Careful there, hand-cranked wipers aren't leagle in many states. Look around and you might still find the kits to upgrade them to electric, though. ... ...
While this is not a Locost , the build is purely in the locost Spirit, if not maybe within our pocket books! This build is absolutely increadable! Some of his...
Let's all take a step back and breathe here for a minutue before whe make any tough decisions. I draw a parallell between two groups who were assigned to...
I remember reading that Porsche doesn't put differentials in its racing cars, although that may be dated information. I think it was from the ... They used to...
Hi chetcpo, As one who is as you say has "duel citizenship" with both groups and has watched and read this thread and posted early in it that it is all ...
Yes, a normal Torsen (TM) acts like an open diff when only one wheel has traction. So a broken axle would mean no forward drive and the end of the race. The...
Start your build. There is a set of M8C body moulds available. http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/16425 Autotune in Britain sells...
I just got started my build yesterday. What a great way to start the new year. I did the lower rail, and I'm getting ready to cut the front trapezoid next...
I'd imagine that sticking to one plan or the other would make your life easier. Can't comment on which one is better, most chances are that you're not using ...
Thanks Dr Hess and Bruce for your thoughts. I'll keep these in mind while looking at this engine. Bill ... recent GTS ... computer. ... yet ... first ... ...
Hi, I have built a +4 inch wider chassis and was originally planning to use a Corolla rear axle and 2 inch wheel spacers to get the width corrected. I have...
Paul, What a nice gift! Congrats! If you can't use the Alfa Spider IRS in your Locost, it might be usable in something else (original design). Diego ... ...
Here is a cool new tool, created for bicycle mechanics, but I think it should be uesful for us Locost builders. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tork-grip.html...
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