Gremlin
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| posted on 29/6/05 at 10:43 AM |
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Velocity XT
Im thinking of building a velocity xt but would like to go for the original locost GRP as it will give me a slightly lower bonnet without the air
intake. I would like to have the car as small as possible so i can see over the bonnet and i prefer the look of the original.
What’s the best engine for this kit? i was hoping to go BE but not sure? I also like the idea of vx xe 16v or the zetec!
I started building a R1 powered locst a few years ago but had to sell. Any help plz!
EZy GreMLiN
"The only way to get rid of temptation is too give in to it..!"
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colibriman
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| posted on 29/6/05 at 11:26 AM |
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using a fazer r1 would be a better idea than an R1 if you want to keep a lower bonnet line. The carbs and airbox are completely different - much more
horizontal intake...I have a 2004 one for sale just now.
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Mark18
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| posted on 29/6/05 at 12:01 PM |
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You won't have any problems with the Locost GRP, the velocity is pretty much a book locost with IRS and a wider track, so you'll need the
wide rear arches, but that's it.
Mark
"I don't know what I may seem to the world. But as to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the seashore and diverting myself
now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than the ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me." -
Isaac Newton
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Gremlin
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| posted on 29/6/05 at 02:18 PM |
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Whats the fazer R1? Is that just a newer model?
EZy GreMLiN
"The only way to get rid of temptation is too give in to it..!"
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colibriman
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| posted on 29/6/05 at 06:30 PM |
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its a slightly detuned model. came out around 2001 I think.
it has 141 or 143 bhp ( depending on year) but the good thing is that it makes its torque(the same amount as an R1) at 1000rpm less in the rev
range..so it feels quicker, sooner...speak to Athoirs (Andy) on here...he has one in his car..
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billy
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| posted on 10/7/05 at 10:34 PM |
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heres mine with a 16v vx lump in her oh its a locost say cheers to those BEC cars
[Edited on 10/7/05 by billy]
[Edited on 10/7/05 by billy]
 
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luego-lo-cost finished,vauxhall 16v 2.0,twin 45s de-dion rear set up
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