l0rd
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 posted on 20/7/08 at 09:32 PM |
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New member
I would like to say hello to all the members in the forum. It is great being a member as well.
I am thinking of making my own Locost car but i have a small problem. I am thinking of all these variants that i need to make clear before I start my
built. The two major of these are my Body Size.
I am 6ft7 about 230lbs and wear size 12 shoes. Obviously, i need to consider the size of the cockpit before i start my design.
Has anyone else had that problem and solutions on it?
Thank you in advance
L0rd
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WanchaiWarrior
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| posted on 20/7/08 at 09:56 PM |
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Perhaps look at the Leugo Sports Car site for their Viento kit............... HERE
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coozer
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| posted on 20/7/08 at 10:48 PM |
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My SVA ins peter was canny tall with size 12's... easy fit in my MNR. Go for it
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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l0rd
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 05:11 PM |
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I went to Bristol today. There is a Westfield there for sale. I thought i would check it out.
As expected, i couldn't fit in it. The chassis was too narrow and my legs were in contact with the steering wheel which was so small as well.
The guy suggested to check caterhams as they are supposed to be a little more spacious.
Lord
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Peteff
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 05:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by l0rd
The guy suggested to check caterhams as they are supposed to be a little more spacious.
Lord
Caterhams are the smaller of the two, you want to get to a couple of manufacturers and sit in their demonstrators to see what size you need to be
aiming at. Look on McSorley's site for larger chassis plans, he's in the links section I think.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 06:45 PM |
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Caterhams are the smallest of the lot - my son's 6'1" with size 10 feet, and he had to take his shoes off to drive one.
It's worth looking at the Viento - bags of space for driver AND a big engine! They don't look any bigger than a standard 7 - until you
put them side by side...
LINK (Piccy 1 up from the bottom)
They are well-proportioned though - they still look good.
[Edited on 21/7/08 by David Jenkins]
[Edited on 21/7/08 by David Jenkins]
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iank
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 07:32 PM |
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Normal caterhams, as said, are quite small. They do make larger ones (SV's) for the, ahem, more generously proportioned customers.
http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/car-reviews/car-and-driving/caterham-roadsport-sv-range-1003597.html
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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l0rd
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| posted on 22/7/08 at 10:09 PM |
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I have been looking at McSorley's design. I need to make up my mind.
Officialy i started retreiving the parts today. I got the gearbox from an MX5 and made some good connections with someone who can supply me with a lot
more parts. Tomorrow is degreasing day and looking for the chassis.
Is there someone who has completed a locost on McSorley's design in order to ask a couple of things?
Regards
L0rd
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 3/8/08 at 09:51 AM |
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Not yet, but i have studied it extensively, as im not building a standard car myself. The book chassis can be widened by 4" as well, which may
suit you better??
The plans are on the mcsorley site for the 4" or even the +442 chassis.
http://mcsorley.net/locost/drawings/McSorley7+442.pdf
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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l0rd
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| posted on 3/8/08 at 10:06 AM |
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Well. According to my calculations and design so far,
_______________book chassis____mine
car lenght
cabin + engine______2.036m_____3.075m
cabin width________1.118m_____1.350m
front width upper ____63cm_______65cm
front width lower ____39.2cm______65cm
engine bay height____30.5cm______40cm
[Edited on 3/8/08 by l0rd]
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 17/8/08 at 07:16 PM |
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 An additonal Metre in length???
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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jamie1107
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| posted on 18/8/08 at 11:28 AM |
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so what axles are people using for the 442 build
the website says an extra 4" of track is required
just wondered if an escort would allow wider wheels etc with some great big spacers lol
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