YODI
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 07:46 AM |
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Buying a Locost today - final advice/opinions pls (NEW PIC ADDED 4.50PM)
Hi guys,
I should be picking up this Locost today all being well. Its cheap as I am on a budget but really want one.. I joined this forum in 06 when i nearly
bought one 
I know this is a daft question just by the pics but is there anything you can tell me about the car just from what Ive shown you ??
Its running an XE on 40's and im excited about getting it later.
PS. I HATE the alloys.
Thanks, Yodi
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grazzledazzle
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 07:55 AM |
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^ No airfilters.
You might want to sort that one out sooner rather than later.
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cd.thomson
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 07:57 AM |
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mind letting slip how much it costs?
It doesNT look bad for a budget buy!
40s are a bit small for an xe, but completely capable.
do you know the general sorts of questions you need to be asking? I'm not sure how much info the seller has given you already
[Edited on 31/7/09 by cd.thomson]
Craig
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YODI
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 08:02 AM |
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This is my first kir car guys so take me as a newbie to the scene but far from a newb to the car world.
Carbs will get replaced with 45's and filters so not worried about that... And I take it you mean not a bad buy?
Between the seller and his brother they have had it 18 months and have given me lots of info, its a coscast xe,, new seats top end rebuild but I dont
know much regarding the chassis. Its on the HPI as a 'LOCOST CROSSFLOW'
Price is £3250
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pewe
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 08:07 AM |
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Check to make sure the paperwork's all in order i.e. is it described as a locost on the V5?
For sure the switches wouldn't have passed SVA unless they were added later or the car was registered pre-SVA.
You don't want hassle once you've bought it with DVLA when you change the registered owner.
BOL.
Cheers, Pewe 
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grazzledazzle
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 08:12 AM |
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Give it an absolute thorough going over. Just looking at the rear of the bonnet bulge, if this is the standard elsewhere i.e chassis welding, you
might want to leave it. Saying that, it could be just fine, with GRP not the guys forte. Difficult to tell from pictures. Bear in mind you can buy a
lot of car for 3k these days.
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YODI
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 08:27 AM |
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Thanks for reply guys
why would the switches not pass??
I'm going to check the chassis as best I can for wedling etc etc.
What is wrong with the rear bonnet bulge that you can see??
And there may be other kit cars for 3k but not with an XE all the others I have seen are Pintos
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 08:34 AM |
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buy mine instead " target="_blank">http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=118307
price is neg of course.
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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mookaloid
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 08:34 AM |
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I think I would want something a bit smarter for that kind of money.
for me it's about £2 to £2.5K but if I was going to spend £3k+ I would want it to be right from the off not having to buy new wheels and carbs
straight away. - before you know it, it would owe you £4.5 K which puts you in Indy territory.
Just my 2p worth but you can make your own mind up
Cheers
Mark
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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YODI
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 08:38 AM |
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Ive had more mk1 and mk2 escorts than Ive had dinners so sorting the parts out IE carbs and wheels isnt a problem and wont cost anywhere near 1.5k to
buy and change...
Infact I have a set of revo's still
Conrodkid your link doesnt work, any pics and price?? 3k is my absolute MAX and dont want pinto or xflow
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907
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 08:55 AM |
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IMHO the value of a Locost is all in the build quality, far more so that a kit.
Again IMHO, you should not look at any car through rose tinted spectacles.
Don't buy because you want one. Buy it because you want THAT one.
I always take someone with me, just to have a neutral party to chat things over with.
In saying all that, I hope it all works out for you and you end up a happy bunny.
Cheers
Paul G
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YODI
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 08:58 AM |
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Thanks for that mate, I've been on the tools for 13 years and play with Aircraft all day so I will notice a poo box
Posted up mainly because you guys might say - Ah that car I remember the build blablabla or omg look how he fitted the ...... etc etc
Like I say my first kit car, my MK2 RS2000 got stolen in MArch and I haven't had a toy since.
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 09:01 AM |
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yodi,you should have an e mail pretty shortly with some pics
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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mcerd1
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 09:09 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by YODI
PS. I HATE the alloys.
is it just the colour you don't like or the whole wheel ?
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YODI
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 09:12 AM |
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\Conrod Im sat infront of PC
Mcerd, both mate
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YODI
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 09:14 AM |
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conrod just incase its yodi @ blueyonder .co.uk
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 09:23 AM |
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i,m not the best at things computer so have a cuppa and let me know if/when the pics arrive
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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YODI
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 09:30 AM |
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Just replied mate car looks ok but no spec in your email
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 09:39 AM |
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mail in the post
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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YODI
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 10:30 AM |
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John I emailed you back, the phone number yu emailed me is wrong I cant contact you
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 12:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mcerd1
quote:
Originally posted by YODI
PS. I HATE the alloys.
is it just the colour you don't like or the whole wheel ?
For me the design of the alloy isn't too bad, but they are far too large and not a good colour for the car.
It doesn't look like the tidiest of builds, but if this is purely aesthetic you can always tidy up bits of bodywork. However, I'd want to
inspect as much of the important stuff as possible i.e. chassis and suspension welding, design of wishbones etc. It's a good idea to have a
chat with the owner to see just how knowledgeable they are on the important aspects of the build.
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mcerd1
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 12:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ
For me the design of the alloy isn't too bad, but they are far too large and not a good colour for the car.
I was thinking a coat of matt / satin black could work wonders..... (at least in the short term)
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YODI
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 03:52 PM |
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There is no short term after I get the car the wheels are off... 2 weeks max lol
I've added another pic so you can see the wishbones etc, not great but you get the idea. What can you guys tell from that??
Thanks, Yodi
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GrumpyOne
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 04:27 PM |
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It looks like Ron built it and had change from his £250.
There are better cars advertised on here for less money. I would look at them first.
Just my 2p worth and I am a grumpy old fart
My wife is very understanding, she understands that if I am in the garage I am not in the house annoying her.
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YODI
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 04:37 PM |
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No worries mate I appreciate your reply but as you know im new to kit cars so would appreciate a reason behind why you say that and what to look
for??
What can you see with your experience that I can't??
I've looked on here, ebay and piston heads and cant find any other car for the same money that takes my interest or has the same spec.
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