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...
Hi Everyone, I have been a member for quite some time but only really as a watcher. I am in the unfortunate position of having to sell my Kit car chassis and...
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...
castor angle is determined by tire size and mechanical trail. Tire size depends on your application, but how much trail? My understanding is that trail between...
Here's a preview of the article "Knurling Made Simple" posted on the new 'Articles' section of the site. If you wish to view it complete with images go to...
We've got another helpful article up! A machinist article for those new to the machining trade: "Help For Novices." If you wish to view this article complete...
For those who have "been there, done that" I'm interested in comments on Locost suspension roll center heights. In considering the design for a Locost, it...
Your philosophy will be perfect Earl if you just approach it from the opposite direction: ie instead of "merit to having a roll center only slightly lower than...
I have been throwing around the idea of a rear engined clubbie for a while I have come to the conclusion that the toyota MR2 may be good donor for this Why...
Peter, I'm (very slowly) doing something like this myself, although I'm not using an MR2 for a couple of reasons: - they're not that common to use as donors -...
Peter, Check out http://www.desicodesign.com/meerkat/ ... From: Peter Meline To: Locost_Theory@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 6:32 AM Subject:...
Can any one tell me if there is still a "kit" Or something that can be fitted to a Toyota 4AGE and variants that enable it to be currently registered in...
What do you need to 'register' and engine? Pete ... From: "Peter Meline" <meline@...> To: <Locost_Theory@yahoogroups.com>; <locost@yahoogroups.com> ...
Pete, I want to know if I can register a locost rear engined clubbie with a 4AGE engine in it in South Australia - I know that the 4AGE engine no longer meets...
Peter, A couple of suggestions: - go to www.oz-clubbies.com and join up. Most of the Clubman related activity in Australia is now on there rather than these...
Can any one clarify for me the spec of the lotus 26R (élan) AKA the BRM elan It seems that it ha a tweaked lotus twin cam engine But I have hard mention of a...
Peter: The BRM Elan was a highly modified racing only model and had its own number, maybe 26R but I think it had its own model # can't remember. Chassis was...
I'm a newbie to the group, so forgive me if this request/question is old hat. I am looking for *.dwg or *.dxf drawings for Miata rear hubs, axles, and...
Lew, The miata rear suspension on the NA and NB models are twin wishbones But on the NC model is a very complex multi link set up that looks a lot like the...
Lew, The web page has altered the address I sent you The last bit of the address has changed from "com" to "comings" I will put the correct e mail address in...
can anyone tell me what the brickwalls are going to be that will stop me from using an 80's era engine (4 cyl from an econobox, but not a smoker) in texas? i...
Shopping? There is barely enough room for the driver. No bags. Not even a bag of marshmallows. Build it anyway for yourself and give her your current car :) ...
... There are two seats so you could put your shopping in the passenger seat. You could also build a small trunk in the rear. -- May the chuntey be with you......
I have been able to get by using the title of the donor, a 1980 nissan 210, which helps with inspections as it is over 25 yrs old and does not need an...
Your reply emphasizes my point. I am used to shopping for a family of five, three of which are teenagers. I was envisioning a trip to Costco/SamsClub in a...
The point about using '70's & '80's engines works well for simplicity, ease of service, and Locost: the major concern is that of emissions standards. I have...
I am leaning towards a diesel vw rabbit as a donar car, can anyone come up with a reason why the rabbit would not be a decent choice? especialy one with a...
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