Hi Dave, There is a place in Greensborough that makes custom cables and are pretty reasonable, particularly compared to new. I will find out the details and...
... Vanguard? If ... Thanks Doug, It is a standard motor. A buddy thought he saw a vanguard at PAP campbellfield and is to pop in hopefully this week to take...
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Gidday all, The topic of Bump Steer on our cars I believe is a little over rated. In times gone by we had steering box's idler arms, and usually six joints...
... or you could use something like http://www.bmikarts.com/shop/?shop=1&cart=295817&cat=1&itemid=3191&&thumbval=thumb its ment for a gokart but hmmmm Ivan ...
Hello, First time posting here. Here's my dilemma: My local MoT supervisor has asked me to prove that the Locost chassis design has been engineered, or to...
The only way I can be 100% sure is to go back and have a look, I do remember that as I walked past it ,I thought that likes a triumph. I did not stop as I was...
The thing is Les we are obliged to ensure the least possible(0) bumpsteer in these cars and it is not that difficult to do so . Best wishes Iain ... From: Les...
Mounting the rack to ford donor uprights has been done before. What is the correct location as far as elevation and set back with reference to the axle CL to...
MX5 engine brackets fit the Focus Block. $400 + though but engineer should be happy. Only issue is the dip stick needs a new home. Removing the dip stick tube...
... Interesting timing on this topic as I was just reviewing my spreadsheet of camber and bump steer graphs. It's amazing how much difference a small shift in...
Gday everyone, I'm a new guy to the list so thought I'd just put my hand up and say hello before i start driving everyone mental with inane questions ;) My...
G'Day Dave, Welcome to the world of locosting. There's quite a few clubbie people over in Perth now, I'm sure someone will stick their hand up, and give you...
I have finally got my car running, in fact I actually drove it a short distance under its own power, for the first time yesterday. which was a bit tricky...
Greg, FWIW - I have been told by people with Engineering Degrees (ie 'Engineers') that Jamie Guard is not an engineer. He is a mechanic who can use CAD and a ...
Full Silvia rear end in a clubman has been done, http://dlukoszek.tripod.com/ , although it does require another 33 mm over the standard +100 chassis and yes...
Wow, thanks for those fast replies guys. Welshpool is literally next door to my home base so looks like a certain store is going to be recieving a visitor in...
G'Day Dave, I can understand the excitement mate, especially if you can use already available gear. Good luck keeping it under 700Kg. ;-)) I've got Cortina...
Dave, I have the sump off my Mazda engine & the dipstck tube appears to be pressed in. Might be easier to bung it up than remove it. Where do you intend...
RIPCO have quoted approx. $38 per side, for TE/TF Cortina bearings. Seems quite expensive, however I may just be tight! Anybody know of a cheaper source? ...
RIPCO have quoted approx. $38 per side, for TE/TF Cortina bearings. Seems quite expensive, however I may just be tight! Anybody know of a cheaper source? ...
Padraic, So long as there is AT lest one full thread out of the wheel nut then that is considered safe, if you are using mag wheel nuts, I'am not sure about...
Iain Well done. BTW it didn't happen until you post a photo of you in the car and the grin. Did you burn rubber? This is the first thing to do to really test...
OK. Just got angry and grabbed a punch and put it through the inverted funnel. Looks like an odd Welsh plug. Drilled a hole in a bolt that fits the slide...
Hi Dave, you could shorten the dip stick by the same amount ( let it over lap by about 12mm would work ) instead of making the dipstick tube longer. Brian ... ...
The dip stick is molded at both ends and is made of tightly wound wire. Do more damage than solve. The tube has a few odd bends but not enough to make it loger...
I will see if I can find some 13 id tube at work tomorrow. I will let you know what happens tomorrow. Brian ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
