Hi I've just popped a set of discs on the back of a new car I'm building they take up a fair lump of the spigot that should be locating the road wheel, ...
Gidday, Machine the ID of the disc to a larger dia. Make a spigot to fit inside the disc and the OD of the axle flange. Then step the second section of the...
Gidday Les Thanks for the reply, I'll fire the lathe up after smoko. Regards Graham _____ From: Locost_Oz@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Locost_Oz@yahoogroups.com] On...
Hi I am looking to upholster my fibreglass bucket seats, the books I have got from the library focus on US vehicles and traditional steel framed seats, so are...
Mornin, or should that be mourning ? Is there any truth in the rumour that the "approval" for the Westy ECU fix has been withdrawn by RTA NSW, and vehicles...
All I have to clean out the shed and have a variety of bits and pieces for sale including: 1 x MX5 seat - driver's side - unmarked in black cloth - $60 1 x...
Further to this morning./. Have just spoken to QLD Westy agent, seems QLD is OK for the fix, 37-01 and 79-00. Thanks goodness for that, NSW builders are in...
Not entirely sure you are right about NSW, at least nothing was mentioned to me by someone at the RTA when I spoke to them the other day. It was face to face...
I am/was not trying to start a panic, I was informed by two independent, sources, and had to ask the question. Really quite sorry I said anything now, seems...
Paul, No need for an apology. ;-) When the dust settles, the truth will be revealed. :-) Bryan. Auckland NZ. p.s. you guys have a big country - might be...
Oi, a blast from the past. G'day Damien,I've used the 120Y tank and all is well except for fuel surge. I don't have a surge pot and I'm getting starvation when...
Reminder. Canbera Clubbies monthly get-together is on at 1:30pm, Saturday 15 December at Mr Spokes Cafe - see attached map. Last one for the year - see you all...
Folks, I'm considering pedal / seat / steering wheel positioning. For those already driving a clubman, Q. How straight or bent are your knees? Q. Is this...
Hi Gavin I used a Cortina pedal box, a Focus adjustable steering column (ie rake and height) and Lotus elise seats with adjustable rails on the driver's seat. ...
Hi Nigel, Thanks for the reply, but you didn't answer the questions! Maybe I didn't explain my wishes well enough: I'm trying to figure out how much leg room...
Hi Gavin How long are your legs? I don't think I can answer your question any more specifically other than to say if you fit your pedals in the usual spot,...
Hi Nigel, Certainly wouldn't be frowned upon for driving a locost. There are plenty in the club and all the clubbies generally have plenty of fun. Congrats on...
Hi Nigel Congrats from me as well [:D] And if all goes well I may join you on the road next week as I just got my letter inviting me to make an appointment...
Thanks Iain and Craig I'm planning to be at the next Sunday morning coffee meeting (6 Jan?) at Mount Waverley and look forward to meeting everyone there! Nige....
The basic rule of thumb for legs, is that your knee should never lock. So, you pedals should be located so that your knee is still slightly bent when you...
G'Day Bryan, I'm going to do exactly that for my new build, after owning a book +100 chassis for 4 years you get to know what can be done better in the next...
G'day Mike, 100mm out of the length of the chassis? Where are you taking this from? I don't doubt you could do it, but I just can't imagine where there is...
G'Day Peter, Nice to hear from you. One of the things you find out when you build a Locost is the cockpit is too long, and in the Sirius we also added 50mm to...
Hi all, i'm relatively new to locost building and am gathering as much info on line as i can to build one. I am having trouble locating a copy of the 2nd...
Welcome to the game Pat. Where abouts are you located? As far as I know the book is still in print but you should realise that it is only usefull as a guide...
Hi Pat, There has recently been a bit of discussion in the original (international) Locost list regarding this. It seems that they are becoming difficult to ...
Thanks for the info guys, im located in south oz. the reason im after the book is for reference on suspension, jigs, brakes, etc. I have seen another book and...
G'Day Pat, Welcome to the world of Clubbie building. There's a very active Clubbie group in SA, we had the last gathering for the year this morning at Burnside...
