Darek32
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| posted on 16/2/14 at 08:27 PM |
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Sierra speedo changed to VDO look 
and Golf /Audi additional gauges
Searching thru internet i found that scorpio mk1 2.0 dohc has a nice circle rev counter .
Think it will do the job.
I was thinking to buy new VDO or Autogauge rev counter but...
I'm afraid of will they work properly without any electrical changing or adding any stuff to loom.
[Edited on 16/2/14 by Darek32]
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Darek32
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| posted on 17/2/14 at 10:47 AM |
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cut of round and make some alu covers
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Guten i Norge
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 12:45 AM |
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Dang ..... I almost did not see this build
Hi
I think you should be proud of this Robin Hood look alike tube made seven... dang it's nice
I really like the way how the round tubes are used in the middle of the car. How big are the tubes and the thickness of it, dia in/out?
I would like to ask some questions if I can: Is the car the same measurements as RH or is it a little different!
The inside dimension of the cockpit, tube to tube how many cm!
The seats how wide in the bottom and how high .... I did try to get some info from the make/producer but could not find any!!
Take your time... use your time rather to make your car going then write back at once.
I really would like to have a round tube chassis seven ...... its just a smooth and beauty......
Thats all for now.
Best luck
Orvar
[Edited on 24/2/14 by Guten i Norge]
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Darek32
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| posted on 26/2/14 at 09:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Guten i Norge
Hi
I think you should be proud of this Robin Hood look alike tube made seven... dang it's nice
I really like the way how the round tubes are used in the middle of the car. How big are the tubes and the thickness of it, dia in/out?
I would like to ask some questions if I can: Is the car the same measurements as RH or is it a little different!
The inside dimension of the cockpit, tube to tube how many cm!
The seats how wide in the bottom and how high .... I did try to get some info from the make/producer but could not find any!!
Take your time... use your time rather to make your car going then write back at once.
I really would like to have a round tube chassis seven ...... its just a smooth and beauty......
Thats all for now.
Best luck
Orvar
[Edited on 24/2/14 by Guten i Norge]
Hi.
Maybe in 2 months when I finish ,fix all the bugs that frame has , then I will be happy.
tubes are OD 38 mm 2,2 wall
inside from left to right ( tom. will check)
seats those are made by jungpower.pl
seats , body kit others
I can tell that this tube frame is nice and big inside but terrible to grab,cover it with alu sheet
Suspension need to be made as in the Haynes Book.
Rear suspension with heavy sierra parts its heavy lump.
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Darek32
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| posted on 26/2/14 at 09:23 PM |
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Book Wishbones started
Waiting for poly-bushes from UK and all will be as it should be.
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Guten i Norge
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| posted on 27/2/14 at 11:49 PM |
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Darek32.....
Thanks for the answer .... really nice of you.
You are on the right road/track before the summer strikes back.... hoping soon!
http://chomikuj.pl/lucas-d/Haynes+Roadster/CAD If anybody is in need of drawings to make parts for a Seven .... good info here
All for now
[Edited on 27/2/14 by Guten i Norge]
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Darek32
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| posted on 28/2/14 at 06:32 PM |
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1 down ... three to go !
Bottom ball joint Opel Calibra. ref. no Ruville :EVR 915323
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Darek32
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| posted on 2/3/14 at 09:44 PM |
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wishbones done
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Darek32
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| posted on 12/3/14 at 09:15 PM |
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Some pics.
Front wishbones in chassis. only needs fully weld
Steering rack 2.4 fits excellent and work smooth ( will see on the road)
Poly bushes are great
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Darek32
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| posted on 23/3/14 at 08:24 PM |
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Some progress.
Front suspension finished. Fully weld
Need adjustment when all parts goes into frame.
Looks much better on 17 inch rims , hope will drive the same good.
Now I'm on the back back of the chassis finishing tail , fuel pump bracket, tank holder and fuel filler ( from Fiat 126p )
I was looking for sparco one but it is too expensive for this season for me.125 pounds 
Shiny weather soon...I'll be ready
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Guten i Norge
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| posted on 23/3/14 at 09:03 PM |
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You are doing good....
Some new approaches and nice feature her in this build, nice to watch.
Keep on with the good work and then one day the summer time is back.
How is it, are you and the master-frame maker doing a better frame with this changes on your car and then putting the frame in production or is it
just yours own ideas to make the car handle better!!
All for now.... thx
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Darek32
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| posted on 23/3/14 at 09:32 PM |
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I bought this frame 2 years ago.
After registred and studying some forum and talking to other builders i figure it out that it has a lot of bugs and mistakes in front suspension and
elsewhere.
Changes ive made was for my protection.
for example front suspension before changes ( original)
take a look on front upper and bottom wishbone
this picture shows how terrible and wrong camber suspension was ....fucking hightmare to adjust.
Hell no way to adjust proper.
no camber
new suspension mounts with new wishbones
camber 8 to 10 degrees
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Guten i Norge
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| posted on 25/3/14 at 12:39 PM |
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Big job done
I can see that you have been on with changes both front and rear.
You did lower the the top A-arms mounts into the chassis and in rear you did put some lighter tubes in.
I did see the A-arms where going down from chassis to the wheel, but now its upwards as I can see it. That's a better way ......
Just like many her are doing put the car together and then make it suitable after registration..... fix it at first and then......
I still think your chassis is stunning, strong and heavy, but nice lines in it ....
All the best
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Darek32
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| posted on 6/4/14 at 02:13 PM |
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Some new parts added
Coolling system with polo rad.
wiring mess...
New air filter
painted exhaust manifold .. looks much better i think
Front view
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Darek32
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| posted on 9/4/14 at 09:34 PM |
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After some time I have decided to buy a brand new gauges like Rev counter 80mm, speedo 80mm and cooling temp gauge 52mm.
Was to much work with originall sierra's one and it wont looks perfect after all.
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With old types GTI vdo
looks much better
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Darek32
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| posted on 14/4/14 at 09:15 PM |
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Today I have made right side with alu sheet.
1.5mm thin. Edges made with a special edger in a profi company.
Looks very nice.
Pics
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Darek32
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| posted on 13/6/14 at 10:13 PM |
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Hello there.
Some new pics of my Locost
Rear end is not finished so dont ask why it looks bad 
Still a lot to do left with interrior etc etc.
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Darek32
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| posted on 27/7/14 at 08:53 PM |
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Some new pics.
A lot of work made still some to do but this week i think will be finished.
Painted wheelarch scuttle and nosecone.
Tomorrow rest of the body...side panels back and the hood.
Nice watching
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Darek32
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| posted on 4/8/14 at 08:29 AM |
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kj
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| posted on 4/8/14 at 03:57 PM |
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Looking good
Think about it, think about it again and then do it.
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Darek32
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| posted on 17/8/14 at 08:49 PM |
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So finally it is almost finished.
Some work with interrior left but I m expecting my son with my pregnant Fiance so, i have a few days to drive it before baby born.
Interrior must wait for its time
From this place I would like thanks to all of Locostbuilders users for a priceless help i have found it here.
Maybe one day I will come to meet u guys on a locost meeting
Best regards to all of u.
Some pics:
More pics made by my girlfriend
http://mojeslodkiechwile.blogspot.com/2014/08/moj-inzynier.html
[Edited on 17/8/14 by Darek32]
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Darek32
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| posted on 4/1/15 at 12:44 PM |
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Something goes wrong with pictures and i cant edit my post so did new ones
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mark chandler
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| posted on 4/1/15 at 05:28 PM |
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That looks very nice, a credit for all the hard work you have put into it.
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Darek32
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| posted on 6/9/15 at 10:23 PM |
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It's been a long time since last post here.
I made a decission about changing engine my old sierra 2.0 heavy lump.
Iwould bet that no one will guess.......................................................
Yup from Mazda RX8 2.6 Rotary engine 193HP version.
92kmiles on clock.
Engine running smooth . no coil problems or missfire.
Starting good on cold and hot.
I hade took it from running vehicle of course from UK
have engine ,gearbox, wiring harness ,Ecu all stuff needed to start it up in my Locost.
So keep thugs up for me for this swap.
Some pics soon.
P.S : If i need start with new post theme just tell me or moved this to a proper subject
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