I did some experiments with solar cells a while back and the output is pitiful unless you have very strong direct sunlight. They also have a limited life span,...
Les, A few years ago a colleague of mine was carrying a photo voltaic panel that he was going to do work with. It was not wrapped when he walked outside into...
LOL. It does not take much current to hurt. Much above 30ma directly across your body can kill you. It is also surprising how low a voltage can hurt as well....
BP Solar's web site has some examples of commercial installations - don't know whether they've been independently verified or what the longevity will be. A lot...
Solar panels are great for low levels of power, especially in remote areas. However for serious power generation they don't seem to be viable. Wind turbines...
I have looked at the data bases on the archives and also googled it But I cant find what I a looking for Can anyone tell me where I can find the weights...
Does any one know if the Australian design rules allow bike engined cars to be registered here ? Peter Meline [Non-text portions of this message have been...
http://www.team.net/sol/tech/engine.html A good many engine weights listed here, though maybe not all on your list. ... [Non-text portions of this message have...
Sent the last posting by mistake! Also, there is: Locostbuilders.co.uk You have some excellent people in the clubbie fraternity in Adelaide who can assist you...
Hi Peter My name is Cameron, and am building a Clubbie up in the hills North of Melbourne. Unfortunately, it is not permissible for bike engines to be built...
... control ... engines are ... pearl we ... Is a three wheel vehicle considered a "motorcycle" in Australia? ?:o In the USA they are motorcycles. Here's...
I am planning a clubbie I want to essentially use the book design with some changes My main aim is to get the weight down to under 500kg Of course using a bike...
... The Suzuki Swift GTi engine mated to the Suzuki Samurai gearbox is a popular choise. ... Certainly. ... Go on a diet? ... Alloy wheels may be heavier than...
My race Locost is 525kgish with a Ford Xflow 1300 and 4 speed box, and I carry ballast, so it should be feasible to get well below 500kg with a bike engine....
The MX-5 uprights look like they are alloy I assume that other people have used them in the past Is this the case? Peter Meline adelaide hills development...
Does anyone know if the traditional (last 10 year) locost engines can still be registered in Australia Like Toyota 4AGE Suzuki G13B Nissan FJ20 Mazda MX-5 ? Or...
Depending on your state, probably not. The 4AGE may be ok with the Westfield mod. Compliant replacements are :- Toyota 4AGE > Corolla 1ZZ or possibly...
I have been peeping under Suzuki 4WDs in car parks And wondering if they would make an OK donor The axle etc seems light enough and the G13 series of engines...
You may want to clarify if the engine meets the required ADR, as many 4WD's don't. Cya ... From: Peter Meline To: Locost_Theory@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday,...
The current Jimny uses the new-generation M13A with VVTi. When it was released, Suzuki stated it met Euro4. It appears to be the same as used in their...
My Suzuki Samurai (sold as a jimny in au, it's an 86, 87 and 88) has the rear axle offset to the passengers side, so I need the transfer case to move the drive...
Suzuki Sidekick/Vitara/Sunrunner/Tracker rear axles is centered. Weighs a bit more than the Samurai one but is more robust and can take more power than. It`s...
TWIN MOTOR BIKE ENGINED CLUBBIES I have seen some of these on YOU TUBE Does anyone know how they are geared together ? Peter Meline [Non-text portions of this...
I think there is a UK company, Z-Cars, that make these. I think that Tiger Sports cars (Thorney, Cambs, UK) also have/had some involvement. There is a custom...
I have had an old "nota ventura" clubbie sitting around in my shed since 1976 (bought it as a non goer that had been registered 6 years before) Its shorter...
