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...
... It's the VW Golf Mk1, right? A bit old but if it runs it should be OK. A bit sad to wreck a car that is somewhat of a classic, but... The engine would have...
i hear what your saying about that car. the reason i am looking at a diesel is that one of it's many uses would be for my wife to use it to pull her little...
Mike, There's a guy over on the locostusa.com forums that is building/has built a diesel locost. You might stop over and ask him any questions. --JOsh...
Hey, I'm over here too! I just haven't had much theoretical to say lately. My diesel is probably not what your're looking for, it's built for maximum fuel...
I once owned an 85 Jetta diesel (non-turbo) with 52 screaming HP. It got just about 50 MPG average highway and was livable in a 2500 lb car. It would have been...
Yes. Diesel in a locost makes good sense. Maybe not the rocket racer that some want, but it would make one heck of a sporty green machine! Besides, imagine if...
The mustang II (the strongest contender for my doner car), is supposed to have a "perfect ackerman angle". that is, the angle of the steering arms intersect in...
