gothbiker
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| posted on 4/1/11 at 02:00 PM |
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chassis recommendations
hi there, I'm just starting a locost project, managed to get a couple of donor cars sierra for the main parts and hopefully a 2.3 volvo turbo
for the engine and box, will the chassis take about 250 bhp? Im just over 6ft tall any advice which would be the best? the car is going to be kept for
a very long time, I dont tend to change often... bikes ive had for 7 yrs not any rush to change them, so this wil be kept for hopefully over ten
years, fed up with all the modern rust traps and everything needing electrics.....
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daniel mason
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| posted on 4/1/11 at 02:08 PM |
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what sort of budget do you have? there are many which will take a 6' driver and 250 bhp. have you looked on mnr ltd website? very helpful guys
and i like the bodywork. im doing a honda s2000 install in one at the moment!
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interestedparty
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| posted on 4/1/11 at 02:09 PM |
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Are you planning to make your own chassis? If so, get the current Haynes "Build your own sports car on a budget", it's very good.
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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nick205
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| posted on 4/1/11 at 02:15 PM |
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There are a couple of people on here fitting/running 5 pot Volvo engines, Benzine and matt_claydon spring to mind, both in MK Indy chasis IIRC.
Another member volvosport is very up on all things ovloV related as well.
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handyandy
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| posted on 4/1/11 at 05:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by interestedparty
Are you planning to make your own chassis? If so, get the current Haynes "Build your own sports car on a budget", it's very good.
The Haynes Roadster is very well suited to the taller driver as its 2 inch,s wider & 4 inch,s longer than the Ron Champion chassis Locost.
Thats if you wish to build your car from scratch, tho there are firms that can supply a fully welded chassis to the Haynes Roadster design. Or a
"Flat pack chassis kit " too
 
cheers
andy
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alistairolsen
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 12:03 PM |
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I'm doing a volvo t5 book locost for me and my dad (6'4" . Ive extended the cockpit by 2 inches and otherwise it all fits, just.
Personally given my choices again Id opt for the T4 engine, or the saab turbo for simplicity (gearboxes for example actually fit)
My Build Thread
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