CraigJ
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| posted on 28/1/07 at 02:24 PM |
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Difference between locost and robin hood chassis
as titled? is there a major difference between the chassis? the robin hood one is the older one not the new tubular one.
Asking as ive seen one going cheap and it will save me a few days from having to build my own chassis.
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 28/1/07 at 02:50 PM |
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I thing the non tubular vintage used the dolomite or cortina
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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CraigJ
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| posted on 28/1/07 at 02:57 PM |
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Cheers guys. The one i have in mind says its a robin hood. and the Dimensions are based on a 1995 caterham classic se.
Does any one have any pics of the RH chassis with out the body panels on?
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Humbug
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| posted on 28/1/07 at 03:05 PM |
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I thought RH chassis (pre-tube) was supposed to be "monocoque"?
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CraigJ
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| posted on 28/1/07 at 03:23 PM |
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this is the Chassis
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 28/1/07 at 03:27 PM |
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theyre not based on sierra and id advise against those particular chassis , and buy a decent one - what were they asking for it if i may be rude ?
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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CraigJ
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| posted on 28/1/07 at 03:30 PM |
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its on ebay. no reserve. its a factory thats selling it off. if i can get it for what im prepared to pay it will save me some time in building one.
Plus i can adapt it to how i want it anyway.
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 28/1/07 at 04:36 PM |
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its cheap at what its listed at - locost chassis are just as cheap and they are proven - that chassis isnt - and never has been through sva . its true
that its a caterham replica , having seen it in person - you might be disappointed
give it a wide berth .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
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Memphis Twin
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| posted on 28/1/07 at 04:46 PM |
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"........ and now on my second Sylva".
Very nice Leader...used to hillclimb one in the mid 90s. Loved it.
Chris.
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CraigJ
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| posted on 28/1/07 at 05:23 PM |
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What do you mean by monocoque? is it not a steel frame like the locost?
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DIY Si
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| posted on 28/1/07 at 05:32 PM |
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Don't think so. More a construction of folded sheets and bulkheads. They can be harder to make to an equivalent level. Given that you're a
welder, I'd suggest making your own chassis, as they aren't that hard to do. It also allows you to make the chassis to fit your running
gear, rather than having to mod an old chassis. You can also make it stronger and/or lighter that way.
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 28/1/07 at 06:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by CraigJ
What do you mean by monocoque? is it not a steel frame like the locost?
It's not a steel space frame with panels glued/riveted/welded on like a locost. Those RH's were made from either mild steel or stainless
steel sheet folded to produce a monocoque body.
I had one of them with Cortina running gear which I bought as a donor. It was a hideous looking pile of junk IMO.
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CraigJ
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| posted on 28/1/07 at 06:33 PM |
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Ive just retracted my bid from ebay for it. Should have asked here first before bidding lol. I though it was a space frame with panels on.
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scotmac
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| posted on 5/2/07 at 04:06 AM |
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RH *do* make a locost style chassis through their lolocost stuff. Probably an ok starting point for a build, but might some more triangulization.
Probably fairly cheap right now, as i believe they are scrambling for cash. Here are some pictures of it:
http://www.lolocost.co.uk/pictures.htm
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 5/2/07 at 06:24 PM |
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how old are those pictures ?lol
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
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