Hello All, New to the group, long time dreamer, but now pushing for reality. The Sylva are very similar to what I have in mind, only using the Solectra...
I saw one in a news snippet years ago, but never found any web links. :( Closest thing around I can find is the "X1" an electric atom. Which Ariel are rumored...
Hi Shane I am interested if the frame etc is still available. Is it possible for you to email through some photos. Also, what sort of price are you looking...
Gidday, I have a friend who could be interested, he has been a Lotus 7 drooler for years. Now retired he is talking of a 'I built it' car. I live near Ipswich,...
Reminder. Canbera Clubbies monthly get-together is on at 1:30pm, Saturday 19 January at Mr Spokes Cafe - see attached map. First one for 2008 - see you all...
Afternoon all, I heard a mention recently that the states had agreed to relax
emissions standards for ICV's. I got in contact with my engineer and he
knows...
Hi Tim. My car was finished and registered just prior to Xmas and I was not told anything about this. Perhaps go straight to the horses mouth and ring...
... and he ... aware ... could ... want to ... I heard something along those lines myself up here in Qld yesterday but I don't know if it is true will be a...
Yesterday I finally got my car registered. After four years I can finally drive it any time I please and guess what? The rain has come back so I have wait...
Congradulations Ian. I hope to be there as well in a few years. ******************************************************************** Les Canfield Cairns Locost...
I havn't got it from the horses mouth, however the gist of what has happened in Qld and by the sounds of it everywhere else is that they didn't in-force the...
G'day fellas, here's a technical question. The Locost and Westfield recomended castor angle is 5.30 degres. The Cortina Mk3-5 has a Castor angle recomended no...
Hi Patrick As I understand it, the caster angle needs to be greater on a light weight car to give it a positive return to centre after making a turn. This is...
Top news Iain, Enjoy the fruits of your labours mate, it'll put a smile on your face for a long time to come. Regards, Mike. About to drive my new one for the...
... smile on ... Well done Iain...... I guess it is time for the rest of us to get our digits out!!! One bright side to the rain... more toads to squash on ...
G'Day All Anybody got any ideas on shockies for a book built locost, I just cant afford to spend big bucks on the coil overs...what springs would suit or if...
Hi Eric, Have a talk to the guys at "The Edge" in Perth, they do a coilover adaption for one or two of their buggies, based on std shockers. I bought one set...
Hi Eric. My coilovers use 175lb king springs on the rear (8" length) and 300lb variable rate king springs on the front (sorry, not sure of the length). I...
G'Day Eric You can get away without using coilovers at the back, a normal spring shock absorber set up works OK , a couple of the locals have used that...
The threaded sleeves are avail in some sizes from Fulcrum as well. Paul H ... From: Locost_Oz@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Locost_Oz@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
Looks like there are heaps of them (conversion kits), with springs on ebay in AU for about $170 ($40 shipping) or US$9.99 from the US (with US$60 shipping to...
Thanks one and all for your input....gawwwwwd this is soo confusing, I'm getting to old for this, but I'll battle on thanks again, If there are any body parts...
Colin Hague 13 Moore Road Airport West 93381605 I've lost his card, but the company name starts with Gear!!!!! A small one man band and a car nut. Regards ...
