Trev Borg
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| posted on 15/5/03 at 07:10 PM |
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Cheap/Cheerfull/Easy/Quick ish ?
Just sold my nearly finished locost. Mind, it was NEALY finished when I bought it.
I have decided that I want to start from scratch and actually complete something for a change.
With new found wealth was concidering buying an MK or Lolocost indt chasis and fiting a 2L pinto, as this seems to forfill all of the above.
This is my first attemp at building a locost and have all the mechanical ability of clueless chimp.
Is the fore mentioned combo or good idea for first attempt or what ?
Any other ideas.
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 15/5/03 at 08:27 PM |
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talking of clueless chimps,that sums up1 of your above mentioned supliers,the other is good value/quality,plenty on here are building them and no
probs so far
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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donut
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| posted on 15/5/03 at 09:13 PM |
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Trev
I AM that clueless chimp, i have an MK chassis and it's going together just fine......nuff said!
Andy - the clueless chimp!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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ChrisW
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| posted on 16/5/03 at 07:42 AM |
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Agreed about Lolo. Don't touch their stuff with a bargepole.
Chris
My gaff my rules
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Peteff
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| posted on 16/5/03 at 09:16 AM |
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I bought a steering column bearing and bracket off them last week and it's spot on, and it was cheap. Don't know about their big stuff
but I can't complain.
yours, Pete.
can I have the money now?,oops!!
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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donut
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| posted on 16/5/03 at 03:14 PM |
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Am i correct in thinking that the chassis they sell is the one Robin Hood make???? If it is.....
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 16/5/03 at 03:34 PM |
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Lolo IS robin hood
same address
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donut
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| posted on 16/5/03 at 03:36 PM |
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Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...........
the penny drops!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Trev Borg
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| posted on 16/5/03 at 06:09 PM |
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clueless chimps
Lolocost IS robin hoods version !
And point very much taken.
Not going to touch with said bargepole.
How about donor, 2.0 Sierra ? and if so what model / engine /
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Findlay234
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| posted on 16/5/03 at 06:22 PM |
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Sorry to the MK guys...................... what about a luego??
www.luegosportscars.com
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Trev Borg
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| posted on 16/5/03 at 06:30 PM |
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just going to have a look at your posted site now. Never heard of it before. Thanks
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Trev Borg
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| posted on 16/5/03 at 06:37 PM |
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Clueless chip strike again. Never heard of luego, but this site site seems to be supported by them, and their logo is everywhere . Doh.
Just had a look at site. 2.0 pinto not fit ?
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Viper
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| posted on 16/5/03 at 06:45 PM |
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I thought Luego did do a chassis suitable for a pinto...
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Trev Borg
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| posted on 16/5/03 at 07:05 PM |
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The site mentions the volocity and says kit based on 1600 & 1800 Sierra's. I want to get as much umph for as little dosh, so was thinking
of a 2.0 pinto. What do ya think ?
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Viper
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| posted on 16/5/03 at 07:13 PM |
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I think most 1800 sierras were cvh, but i think (not sure) all the 1600s were pintos so if a 1600 pinto goes in so will a 2000.
i know a lot of people on here rave about the MK indy, and i am not slagging it off, i feel it looks a bit slab sided, the other option is the Avon,
but i won't recomend one of them, if i had my money again and was still 7 minded it would probably be a luego...
one other thing a smaller avatar would be helpfull
[Edited on 16/5/2003 by Viper]
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Trev Borg
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| posted on 17/5/03 at 08:04 AM |
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smaller pic
Smaller ooh !
Smaller = better ?
Suggestion noted, Thank you
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Ian Pearson
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| posted on 17/5/03 at 08:07 PM |
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I have a Lolocost chassis that was built as a one off (I believe) and raffled at a show. I have since modified it in order to sit my gearbox far
enough back to dispense with the need for a gear extension. It is near enough identical to the "BOOK" chassis. It was advertised on TOL,
and several people made remarks about it's inferior quality etc. Having been to many shows and seen what's on offer, it is every bit as
good as the competition, and I now take "EXPERT ONLINE OPINION" with a pinch of salt! However, the chassis that they ended up making is a
completely different item. I have bought from them on several occasions, but have always done so at a show and have seen what I was buying. So far,
what I have bought has been good value for money.
There are many opinions expressed on this site and others ranging from the GOOD the BAD and the UGLY!!
My advice to you would be to have a look at what is available for yourself before you commit your hard earned cash.
Best of Luck
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craig1410
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| posted on 17/5/03 at 09:40 PM |
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Hi,
On the subject of Lolocost, I bought a set of wishbones from them with balljoints and trailing arms and panhard rod. The quality is poor in terms of
finish but the welding is strong and the convenience of not having to build a jig myself makes it worth every penny. I think they were very good value
although I would caution anyone else who is thinking of buying the kit to ask if you can get it without the trailing links and panhard rod because the
Nylon bushes that are supplied make the panhard rod and t/links useless. The nylon is too hard and will not allow sufficient movement to accommodate
twist during axle roll.
Apart from that no problems and they were very helpful on the phone and delivered within 2 days from stock.
That said I wouldn't fancy buying a chassis from them unless I saw it first...
Cheers,
Craig.
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