SWW84
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| posted on 1/3/09 at 01:39 PM |
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Help choosing chassis please
Hi All,
I have a collection of the following parts:
Front Suspension/Steering/Braking
NEW - GTS Wide Locost wishbone set (2" wider than normal)
NEW - Top and bottom joints to suit the above
Good Condition - Cortina front uprights
Good Condition - Cortina front brake discs
Good Condition - Cortina front calipers (M16?)
Good Condition - Cycle wings + brackets to suit Cortina uprights
NEW - MK2 Escort quick rack (2.9)
NEW - Mk2 Escort rack extensions (2" )
NEW - Mk2 Escort track rod ends
NEW - MK2 Escort group 4 steering coupling
NEW - Pair of Gaz 1.9" x 13" coilovers
Used - Sierra steering column + steering wheel
Rear Suspension/Drivetrain/Braking
Good Condition - Sierra 3.62 LSD
Rebuilt - Sierra driveshafts (full length)
Rebuilt - Sierra hubs (to take calipers)
NEW - Pair of Gaz 1.9" x 15" coilovers
NEW - Sierra 4x4 rear brake discs
NEW - Sierra 4x4 rear calipers inc. Greenstuff pads
Engine/Gearbox
Zetec 1800 with 130 cams
Type 9 Gearbox
R1 carbs inc. Bogg Bros. Manifold
EDIS4 Module
Megajolt Jr.
Other Parts
Seats
Harnesses
Brake bias valve
Headlights
Rear Lights
Brake pressure switch
Copper piping for brakes
Fuel tank inc. sender
I plan to build a car that:
1. Utilises as many of the parts in this collection as possible
2. Is built on a tight budget from here on
3. Is for road use
4. Has a tried and tested suspension geometry + self centres without any workarounds
5. Will easily pass the new IVA if the build is to a high quality
6. Ideally has IRS
7. I am prepared to weld up my own chassis or buy off the shelf, but remember I am now on a limited budget. The ideal compromise could be to
buy a precut kit to save time and also help minimise possible mistakes.
8. I am prepared to ally panel parts of the car to reduce the cost spent on fibreglass, but don't have skills in shaping metal (i.e.
nosecone!)
What are your opinions on which chassis design or which manufacturers' car to go for?
[Edited on 1/3/09 by SWW84]
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 1/3/09 at 02:20 PM |
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http://www.ariesmotorsport.co.uk/
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Keith Weiland
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| posted on 1/3/09 at 04:32 PM |
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If it was me I would sell the GTS wishbone Set and the upper and lower joints and then buy a complete kit that uses the rest, maybe a MK Indy or an
MNR. You could start by giving a few companies a ring and tell them what you already have and how suitable it is for their cars.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 1/3/09 at 05:48 PM |
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or just get the rest of the Gts panther / locost. 
should use all your bits then. 
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Keith Weiland
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| posted on 1/3/09 at 06:16 PM |
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Sure, if your order ever turns up.
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mark chandler
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| posted on 1/3/09 at 06:23 PM |
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All that you have will happily live in a standard 'early chassis', you can buy pre-cut tube on Ebay so just make your own.
FlakMonkey has plans on his site which have the measurement corrections etc, provided the caster is correct it will centre.
The only body panel I purchased was a nose cone, the bonnet, scuttle back panel etc are easy enough to produce in ali as its all single plane bends.
Only point to note is that a hand built frame will be worth less than a branded chassis, but you save this in the build costs so only relative if you
planning to build and sell on.
NB/ the chassis is the quick bit to make, maybe 3 full days if you know what you are doing, the fitting up takes the time.
Regards Mark
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SWW84
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| posted on 1/3/09 at 09:34 PM |
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I like the look of the Aries/Stuart Taylor chassis.
Does anyone know if my GTS Locost wide wishbones will suit?
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wilkingj
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| posted on 3/3/09 at 11:40 AM |
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Look at the MK Indy, excellent value for money, and Loads built.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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