bluegrass
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| posted on 8/1/14 at 08:22 PM |
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Adjust book chassis to caterham dimensions
Are there any plans available to change the book chassis to the slightly smaller Caterham ( 7 series 3) dimensions. Would it still be possible to use
the rest of the book set up ( escort donor etc) . Thanks
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theduck
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| posted on 8/1/14 at 08:34 PM |
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This is probably the best you will get in terms of lotus/caterham chassis plans
http://www.georgecushing.net/Lotus7.html
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Mike Wood
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| posted on 8/1/14 at 08:40 PM |
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Hi
See SkinnyG's posts at: http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/lo-cost-101-how-do-i-make-a-cool-caterham-replica/17266/page2/
Apparently you can move the dashboard 3 inches further back and modify the position of the taper of the front tubes on the book chassis. So have to
weld up your own chassis to do this. May make he footwells tighter though.
Cheers
Mike
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brum_gustavo
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| posted on 9/1/14 at 12:38 AM |
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My Locost is being built to the Vauxhaull Chevette dimensions (the donor), which is almost the same as the original Seven´s. I shortened the cockpit
to 1200mm length, but the engine is almost in the same location, so the clutch cover outside the tunnel. The front of the cockpit is wider, so there
is more space for pedals (I use a VW pedalbox). Check below. It´s ok for me (1,80m) but if you are taller you may need more space. Dash will be pretty
close to the steering wheel, and getting in and out a bit more difficult.
[Edited on 9/1/14 by brum_gustavo]
Build diary: http://gustavobrum.wordpress.com/
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bluegrass
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| posted on 9/1/14 at 11:15 AM |
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Thanks, I'll look into it...Ideally I would like to change the book chassis slightly to get it to a more original lotus 3 dimensions whilst
still keeping the rest of the build close to the book.
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