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will a caterham nosecone fit a stuart taylor locost?
Pat_T - 17/12/13 at 09:28 PM

I've found a few threads on here where this question has been asked but I couldn't find a definitive answer.

Does anyone know for sure?

I used to run a genuine Caterham windscreen and it fitted perfectly.


Bladerunner - 18/12/13 at 08:54 AM

Stuart Taylors were based around the Caterham so it should fit, Why not ask Aires Motorsport who took over the production of the Stuart Taylor cars.


Wadders - 18/12/13 at 09:04 AM

Iv'e got a carbon caterham one, not had chance to fit it yet but looks like it will fit with a bit of fettling round
the chassis where the light bar goes.

Al.


Peteff - 18/12/13 at 11:16 AM

I'd say you will have a lot of work to do to the nosecone. Caterham wishbones fit differently to Locost especially the lower ones. Have a look on here to se what you think.


Jon Ison - 18/12/13 at 11:19 AM

I fitted a Caterham (copy) nose to my locost chassis with no issues


phelpsa - 18/12/13 at 11:28 AM

Not without a reasonable amount of cutting and trimming unfortunately.


Pat_T - 18/12/13 at 12:58 PM

thanks all.

sounds like at the very least it can be made to fit with a bit of trimming!

a carbonfibre replacement for weight saving is the reason for my asking. I'm not aware of anyone making pre-preg carbon parts for Stuart Taylor bodywork?

cheers,
Patrick


Wadders - 18/12/13 at 01:29 PM

The caterham one weighs about the same as an empty crisp packet.






Originally posted by Pat_T
thanks all.

sounds like at the very least it can be made to fit with a bit of trimming!

a carbonfibre replacement for weight saving is the reason for my asking. I'm not aware of anyone making pre-preg carbon parts for Stuart Taylor bodywork?

cheers,
Patrick


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Pat_T - 19/12/13 at 12:55 PM

Good to hear!

Where did you get yours Wadders? looks like Carbon Mods do one.. 0.980 kg

When do you reckon you'll be fitting yours? Let me know how you get on. I'd like to think i can buy one early in the new year and have a bash


Wadders - 19/12/13 at 05:50 PM

Mines a genuine cateringvan one, bought it S/H from fleabay, they are stupid £££ new. No idea when i'll get round to fitting it
have had it about 4 years.........it's on the list




]Originally posted by Pat_T
Good to hear!

Where did you get yours Wadders? looks like Carbon Mods do one.. 0.980 kg

When do you reckon you'll be fitting yours? Let me know how you get on. I'd like to think i can buy one early in the new year and have a bash



Mistron - 19/12/13 at 07:46 PM

nah, far too easy an option that. Much better to start from scratch and build it as one with the bonnet and scuttle.......

What kind of eejit would do that?





Al


Pat_T - 19/12/13 at 08:29 PM

Mistron,

hah! I saw your thread the other week. Your car is going to look incredible when finished!

cheers,
Patrick