pekwah1
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 07:56 PM |
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Hi Guys,
I'm thinking of starting a locost project.
Ideally i'm looking to buy a rolling chassis and finish it off myself.
I have three main questions:
1. Will a 6'3" bloke fit ok?
2. What are the easiest engine/transmission choices for the standard locost chassis?
3. What kind of acceleration times are you likely to get with each application?
Regards,
Andy
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prawnabie
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 07:58 PM |
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If you put your location in you profile, there maybe someone local to you who would take you out for a spin so you can compare firsthand!
Shaun
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 08:00 PM |
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1. Yes but made easier if you can find a +442 or a haynes roadster
2. Normally pinto but zetec/duratec are becoming more popular. you should avoid the bike engines imho (can open, worms everywhere)
3. around 5 secs i think but depends on engine and budget really
[Edited on 22-8-09 by speedyxjs]
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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pekwah1
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 08:00 PM |
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well the last few cars i've had have been circa 5 to 5.5 secs to 60.
I'm not too concerned with getting well over 100 and tanking away, but i can't seem to find any useful info on the kind of speed you get
from a locost.
I guess i'd probably be looking at going down the pinto/zetec/mx5 route....
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BenB
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 08:00 PM |
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Well a 6ft4 person (me) fits in my one!!
I've got the seats as far back as the rear bulkhead will allow and found an especially shallow seat so it doesn't push me any further
forward than absolutely necessary....
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MikeR
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 08:14 PM |
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If you make your own seat you'll find that you have to push yourself forward a bit.
(well i do and i'm 6'3"
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t16turbotone
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| posted on 23/8/09 at 08:08 AM |
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ime 6ft 5, i built a +442 chassis, and i fit in there fine
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snapper
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| posted on 23/8/09 at 08:10 AM |
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If its 0 to 60 your after then you need to consider the weight of the vehicle and the BHP/Torque of the engine and the gearing.
If you are building it yourself then you can design in the weight and the power.
Bear in mind that in a very light weight car every extr Kg makes a difference and at 6'3" you already weigh 50% more than me
0-60 neads traction so you need to get the power down, not spinning tyres.
150bhp and under 500Kg should do it but its the mid range grunt that is the fun bit, 3rd gear fun.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 23/8/09 at 08:48 AM |
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I am 6'3" and the key to fitting a book car is carfull use of seats and pedals to give you max room
If starting again I would go for a roadster for a bit more room.
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