colt_mivec
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| posted on 3/2/08 at 12:18 AM |
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The differance between the kits
Right guys still waiting for the book from Ebay to come to tell me how to make the roadster.
A locost chassis is i assume one made from the 2 books?
What is the difference in the Mk chassis then?
Ive heard it mentioned that the books chassis is 50mm wider
I dont know if i should buy a chassis complete from MK or build my own,If i built my own i want a full cage like the MK. Would this fit or again would
it be to narrow and id have to make my own
[Edited on 3/2/08 by colt_mivec]
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bonzoronnie
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 posted on 3/2/08 at 10:11 AM |
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Haynes Roadster
The Haynes Roadster is 50mm wider than the standard Locost book chassis.
I think the book when it arrives will give you great enthusiasm to build.
Very clear to follow & comprehensive.
Although the book chassis only covers a single roll bar, I know MK have fitted a full cage to the Roadster.
Most likely, they still have the cad files. 
Dont forget to have a look at the Haynes Roadster forum.
You will find all of the latest book updates there.
Ronnie
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colt_mivec
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| posted on 3/2/08 at 11:22 AM |
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Ive just joined up there,Is the chassis 50mm wider just at the front or is the whole chassis that wide
Where can i obtain some MK plans to compare the 2 kits
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indykid
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| posted on 3/2/08 at 12:26 PM |
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the main of the MK chassis is as 'book'. by book, i mean locost, not haynes roadster.
the main difference from book is that the sides are 14" high as opposed to 13" for a locost. also, it has independent rear suspension and
a slightly different transmission tunnel and footwells if we're being pedantic.
i shouldn't imagine it'd be a problem for MK to bend the hoops 50mm wider for a roadster cage. martin did mine as a special anyway.
tom
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colt_mivec
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| posted on 3/2/08 at 12:33 PM |
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I have the roadster book coming,What is the locost book called
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 3/2/08 at 12:39 PM |
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How to build a sports car for under £250 and race it
Linky on locostbuilders homepage
You could always go the same way as me and use a completely different engine to everyone else and modify the chassis. Mine is based on the haynes
roadster but the nose is 6 inches wider and the engine bay is 6 inches longer to accommodate my 6 pot and maybe V12 post SVA.
Im also using the jag rear axle, front wishbones, steering, hubs even the rear lights 
It will be very heavy but also quite locost. I have most of the parts already and have only spent £200. £500 if you include the donor
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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