stevebubs
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| posted on 6/2/09 at 07:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by chrisg
Yes, the details of the diff conversion will be in the book, hopefully there will be a FWD diff in as well for all the old ladies who complain that
there aren't any Sierra bits left.
There should be a supplier that can do the both diff conversions by the time the book comes out for those who don't fancy it, priced at about
£500
[Edited on 27/1/09 by chrisg]
I believe Sylva can already provide a conversion kit for a FWD diff - as used in the Riot
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stevebubs
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| posted on 6/2/09 at 07:23 PM |
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and a quick google came up with this supplier...
http://www.westgarage.co.uk/services/chain/chaindrives.html
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iank
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| posted on 6/2/09 at 08:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
quote:
Originally posted by chrisg
Yes, the details of the diff conversion will be in the book, hopefully there will be a FWD diff in as well for all the old ladies who complain that
there aren't any Sierra bits left.
There should be a supplier that can do the both diff conversions by the time the book comes out for those who don't fancy it, priced at about
£500
[Edited on 27/1/09 by chrisg]
I believe Sylva can already provide a conversion kit for a FWD diff - as used in the Riot
Fiesta diff and driveshafts
ref http://www.sylva.co.uk/riotR1.html
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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minitici
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| posted on 6/2/09 at 09:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
and a quick google came up with this supplier...
http://www.westgarage.co.uk/services/chain/chaindrives.html
 
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Omni
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| posted on 6/2/09 at 10:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by minitici
quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
and a quick google came up with this supplier...
http://www.westgarage.co.uk/services/chain/chaindrives.html
Do you do discount for locosters 
(Gotta be cheaky sometimes )
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Cobra289
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| posted on 15/2/09 at 11:05 PM |
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Wow!
Something has leak.
Looks....... Hem! I know how it looks, just gorgeous.
Regards,
Cobra289 [Carlos]
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chrisg
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| posted on 16/2/09 at 11:07 AM |
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Yeah, suprised me too Carlos!!
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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Triton
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| posted on 17/2/09 at 09:54 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by chrisg
Yeah, suprised me too Carlos!!
Cheers
Chris
I second that mate....
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
www.hairyhedgehog.com
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Cobra289
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| posted on 17/2/09 at 12:21 PM |
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Hi,
Don't worry it is for the good cause, I have put a link at the Spanish forum [very small forum] but every one has appreciate the concept.
Some of them did ask if the book will be translated to Spanish Language like the "Ron Champion" book.
At the other hand I can say that my son has started to build the locost. You can find the thread with lots of pictures here:
LCCT
Regards,
Cobra289 [Carlos]
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ceebmoj
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| posted on 19/2/09 at 08:30 AM |
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hi there,
is a release date for the book set?
blake
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iank
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| posted on 19/2/09 at 09:05 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ceebmoj
hi there,
is a release date for the book set?
blake
Information on Amazon says Feb 2010
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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ceebmoj
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| posted on 25/2/09 at 03:45 PM |
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I figured from the thread that the book release was going to be much sooner than that are ther any pictures or other information available
ceebmoj
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garage19
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| posted on 1/3/09 at 07:58 PM |
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Chris,
Is it going to be a metro rack? They can be shortened right down.
As for chain diffs, if you use the diff from a ford fiesta /escort (BC box) they come with one driveshaft that is a hollow tube.
If you get another hollow one for the other side they are very easy to shorten and because of the bigger diameter are still very strong once modded.
This was recomended to me by Ian Scott of Megapin (serious hill climb single seater) fame.
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garage19
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| posted on 1/3/09 at 07:58 PM |
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Chris,
Is it going to be a metro rack? They can be shortened right down.
As for chain diffs, if you use the diff from a ford fiesta /escort (BC box) they come with one driveshaft that is a hollow tube.
If you get another hollow one for the other side they are very easy to shorten and because of the bigger diameter are still very strong once modded.
This was recomended to me by Ian Scott of Megapin (serious hill climb single seater) fame.
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alistairolsen
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| posted on 22/3/09 at 11:38 AM |
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any figures for an all up weight yet?
looks like a cracking project tho!
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filiperosa
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| posted on 24/3/09 at 03:54 PM |
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looks great
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chrisg
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| posted on 25/3/09 at 02:01 PM |
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Thanks for the comments chaps, I'll try to answer some of the questions.
Release date - We're aiming for Jan/Feb 2010, it might be earlier depending on the IVA and testing program, as you'll appreciate
it's got to be right before we publish.
A Spanish version? Hopefully. I'm still looking for a Spanish publisher for the Roadster book, any suggestions welcome.
The rack is a Fiat item and the Ford diff is one of the ones I'm looking at - this will have to wait untill the protoype is up and running
though.
Weight? I dunno!
The prototype is likely to be a little heavier than following cars, I've used slightly thicker box section, because of the possibility of having
to make modifications and steel wheels because I like the look of them!
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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jabbahutt
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| posted on 25/3/09 at 03:48 PM |
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yep it looks the business. Definately one for the Amazon pre order.
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 27/3/09 at 02:41 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by chrisg
Yes, the details of the diff conversion will be in the book, hopefully there will be a FWD diff in as well for all the old ladies who complain that
there aren't any Sierra bits left.
That's because there aren't! Any decent Sierras out there now should be kept as such due to them being rare (rare is cool)
Would we be able to fit a fwd engine in? Would be nice to have the choice from a Cinqueceienitio (tinbox) engine upwards
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jabbahutt
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| posted on 24/4/09 at 10:42 AM |
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Quick question Chris. As when the Roadster book came out will there be a company offering pre fabricated chassis/ suspension packages etc for those
whose welding/fabricating skills aren't really up to the job?
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3GEComponents
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| posted on 24/4/09 at 12:00 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jabbahutt
Quick question Chris. As when the Roadster book came out will there be a company offering pre fabricated chassis/ suspension packages etc for those
whose welding/fabricating skills aren't really up to the job?
Yep, everything from indiviual plates up to fabricated wishbones & chassis.
Regards
John
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jabbahutt
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| posted on 24/4/09 at 02:32 PM |
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Excellent news, cheers John. do you have an idea when you'll be able to provide rough ideas on costs for such items?
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3GEComponents
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| posted on 24/4/09 at 03:25 PM |
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Not until the book is released, as soon as it is, the web pages will be viewable. Until then it would be unfair to Chris.
Regards
John
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Triton
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| posted on 24/4/09 at 06:11 PM |
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And for those not keen on making their own body for the beastie we will be offering the fibreglass panels as per the book...same as 3ge though, have
to wait for the release of said book..
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
www.hairyhedgehog.com
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DIY Si
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| posted on 24/4/09 at 07:18 PM |
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Still no sneaky pics then Triton? 
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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