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chrisg

posted on 21/1/09 at 09:43 PM Reply With Quote
Well done Liam.

Keep it to yourself though, or the prices on the bay will spiral!

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les g

posted on 21/1/09 at 10:00 PM Reply With Quote
DFV

wanted !!!!!!!!!
cosworth DFV 8
must be perfect working order and very cheap
new kit project starting soonish !!!!!!
lol
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Mr Whippy

posted on 22/1/09 at 08:02 AM Reply With Quote
can I ask where the fuel tanks located?





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chrisg

posted on 22/1/09 at 03:21 PM Reply With Quote
It's behind the driver's seat, low down.

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iank

posted on 22/1/09 at 04:06 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by liam.mccaffrey
I looked at some truly jaw droppingly nice looking hicost option when I was over the pond there alan

Stab in the dark, cinquicento??

[Edited on 21/1/09 by liam.mccaffrey]


That was going to be my guess.
Photo in this thread (attached to another well known formula style car)
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=90143





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posted on 22/1/09 at 06:25 PM Reply With Quote
Lotus 51R

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iank

posted on 22/1/09 at 07:31 PM Reply With Quote
Even then you'd need a set of these linky to take to the motorways.





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posted on 22/1/09 at 07:58 PM Reply With Quote
he he he

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Mr Whippy

posted on 23/1/09 at 09:20 AM Reply With Quote
Hmm certainly truck wheels will take on a new meaning

May I suggest fitting several very loud horns and a flag Many 4x4's will just not be able to see you at all so it will require the best in defensive driving. Might have a similar problem as bikers do in that it might not registered as a car or be noticed by those not paying attention. James Dean’s accident apparently was due to his silver porsche speedster just being too unusual to be subconsciously recognized as a car by the other driver. Certainly wouldn’t paint one black that’s for sure, red or Lotus colours with the yellow stripes would be best IMO.





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Triton

posted on 23/1/09 at 11:20 AM Reply With Quote
No different to driving a 7 on the motorway apart from a lot more street cred....The old saying of "loud pipes save lives" would be best applied....





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Mr Whippy

posted on 23/1/09 at 12:09 PM Reply With Quote
it looks even lower than a 7 tbh and narrower





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chrisg

posted on 23/1/09 at 01:32 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by iank
Even then you'd need a set of these linky to take to the motorways.


LOL

I find that on the motorway(in the Roadster) that the performance/handling advantage helps with the blind types - you can accelerate/brake/steer away from them.

A sixth sense would be nice sometimes (as would a bazooka!!)

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Simon

posted on 23/1/09 at 08:33 PM Reply With Quote
diesel?

ATB

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chrisg

posted on 24/1/09 at 07:15 PM Reply With Quote
No - just wrong!

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Omni

posted on 24/1/09 at 07:17 PM Reply With Quote
^ ^ ^ ^

DIESEL IS EVIL!!!!

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Mr Whippy

posted on 26/1/09 at 08:11 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Simon
diesel?

ATB

Simon


lay off the drink





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Triton

posted on 26/1/09 at 10:10 AM Reply With Quote
A big stroker would be natty if a tad expensive to run as most only do about 10mpg and slurp oil like it's free...sound and smell mad though...





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Mr Whippy

posted on 26/1/09 at 03:07 PM Reply With Quote
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cd.thomson

posted on 26/1/09 at 03:09 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
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A couple of outriggers and a water-jet engine anybody?





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Mr Whippy

posted on 26/1/09 at 03:10 PM Reply With Quote
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Mr Whippy

posted on 26/1/09 at 03:12 PM Reply With Quote
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Mr Whippy

posted on 26/1/09 at 03:14 PM Reply With Quote
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Mr Whippy

posted on 26/1/09 at 03:32 PM Reply With Quote
chassis is upsides down obviously here. The dash bulkhead is simply two pressed sheets welded either side of the tubes, the sheets don't even appear to be welded together as you can see the gap

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DIY Si

posted on 26/1/09 at 10:25 PM Reply With Quote
Meant to ask sooner, what size person will fit in the car? Is it a classic Lotus size, or can normal folk fit? I ask as I'm 6'3" and 15 st. And I really would like to fit in it!





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chrisg

posted on 26/1/09 at 11:04 PM Reply With Quote
Well I fit in, but I have the body of a god.

Bhudda.

Ask anyone who knows me, I won't be winning any "Mr Thin" titles anytime soon.

Height wise the pedals are adjustable in five positions, hopefully it should accomodate folks from 5'5" to 6'5", but I can't be certain as I'm the only one who's sat in it so far (making brum brum noises!)

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Chris





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