Quite a while back on one of the Locost lists there was a discussion on using Stepper Motors for a DIY Speedo's and Tach's. I am having trouble finding...
i found this on a web site for making tachos, same theory, need a pick up on the drive shaft , could use a abs sensor or similar, hook up to a suitable gauge...
Thanks Pedro, I'm not sure that that circuit would work? I'm not after a string of LED's but a circuit to drive a Stepper Motor. I will take another look at...
Hi all, could someone tell me the ride height of a standard locost/ kit, looking for the height between the ground and the bottom rail. Also could you...
I have, and recommend 6" for our kits if they are for the street. With the 13b in our 401 and a smooth hood there is about 4.5-4.75 to the oil pan and that's...
Hi Everyone, I'm a young one to the Locost scene, having just read the book. I noticed that on the Vic owners website they say "most have remained faithful to...
It is VERY tough (IMHO) - here are some ideas: http://www.kimini.com http://www.grabercars.com/Mambosite/index.php http://www.desicodesign.com/meerkat/ ...
High Speed - Low Cost by Allan Staniforth is his text on the design and construction of the rear mid-engine Terrapin. He offers detailed drawings separately. ...
High Speed - Low Cost - This was reprinted last year and the publisher can be contacted directly. I'll dig out some contact details. My copy is signed by...
Agreed with all of Scott's recommendations, plus: http://www.diysportscar.com/ Interesting because he's going to panel his car like a Locost. All of these...
Hi Mark, This is a fairly long reply with references to a few of the other replies. ... Well, that's my website which is quite out of date at present so I'm ...
Hi Dominic, In the mid-engined Bolwell Ikara, the gearshift used is the standard VW Golf setup around the gearbox but instead of a tube going back to the gear...
I know that my article is not related to this group ,but it might be useful. PLEASE read it. The Quran, the last revealed word of God, is the primary source of...
Thanks everyone for all your info. I think though, I've outdone myself in research as I already knew most of that stuff. The mojo for instance, I have spoken...
Congrats sir you have been added to my block list. ... From: "benan11n" <benan1@...> To: <locost_theory@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 15,...
Rick; I did the same thing in my 7 . I am using a Geo Metro transaxle and run the shifter shaft under and forward to the shifter . Works Great. David Loll ...
... From: "benan11n" benan1@... Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 15:46:19 -0500 To: locost_theory@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Locost_Theory] Why is the Qur'an a...
... OK everyone, calm down. 1. The original poster (benan11n) has been banned from the group. As new members now have their postings moderated after joining...
G'day Rick, ... That much I already knew as the Corolla running gear I'm using has one. I've also scrounged the shift cables from a few others to 'experiment' ...
... Membership subscriptions and the like are logged in the Management section of the Yahoo site - he joined on 6th Sept 2004. Wally www.artbywally.com ...
Hi, could anyone explain the castor angle and why between 2 and 6 degrees is the normal. Having read the locost book it describes a castor angle of 5.3 degrees...
G'day Has anyone got any idea if the earlier sierra diff and the late sierra diff are the same or different? I have an early Diff and am looking at some late...
Simple answer -No. You need the disc type diff to go with the discs...Or you do what i am,and fit the discs onto the Drum type half shafts,the only problem is...
Thanks Ian Do you think the older inner CVs will fit onto the newer 1/2 shaft spline? Have you any idea if the ratios on the newer, flanger type diffs are? I ...
Have a look on the forums at www.racecar.co.uk and www.britishrally.co.uk. You will have to register, but it's quite painless. These questions have been asked...
