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Can you confirm this chassis please
Paul2010 - 3/5/10 at 06:25 PM

I have just purchased this and took the photos to 'Stoneleigh' but was still not quite sure what model this is. Most votes seam to go for a lolocost, any idea of the date, thanks from a new starter. (Running gear is Sierra front hubs on double wishbones and independent Sierra rear, again on double wishbones). Rescued attachment Chassis.jpg
Rescued attachment Chassis.jpg

RichardK - 3/5/10 at 06:29 PM

No...

Although was nice to meet you at the show Paul, I'm sure those in the know will be along shortly, I'm just thawing out right now!

Take care

Rich

Oh and welcome to the madhouse. You may want to do a "Hello" post

skinned knuckles - 3/5/10 at 06:35 PM

doesnt look like anything i've seen before. is the chassis made up entirely from round tube? hard to tell from the photo. (or my crap laptop?)

RichardK - 3/5/10 at 06:39 PM

Same here, but I quite like the design..

daniel mason - 3/5/10 at 06:55 PM

at least there is some protection behind the driver. with the extra bent tube and diagonal brace across the rear

Dingz - 3/5/10 at 07:50 PM

I think you are right with the Lolocost IRS I will try to scan a brochure for you 2001/2? Try posting on the Robin Hood, Rhocar site someone may be able to help, there weren't many made.

Paul2010 - 3/5/10 at 07:55 PM

I took the photo to their area at Stoneleigh and they thought it had only had a short life but was probably a lolocost, possibly built by a guy called Richard ?? ( forgotton his surname)

[Edited on 3/5/10 by Paul2010]

DavidM - 3/5/10 at 08:15 PM

Definitely Lolocost Locost chassis. Rescued attachment LolocostIRS.jpg
Rescued attachment LolocostIRS.jpg

RichardK - 3/5/10 at 08:26 PM

Nice post DavidM, does look nice!

Cheers

Rich

t.j. - 3/5/10 at 09:18 PM

i like the bending.

But i would ad some strenght around the diff-mounting and upper shockmounting

iank - 3/5/10 at 10:44 PM

quote:
Originally posted by t.j.
i like the bending.

But i would ad some strenght around the diff-mounting and upper shockmounting


And brace the rollbar properly.

t.j. - 4/5/10 at 05:57 AM

quote:
Originally posted by iank
quote:
Originally posted by t.j.
i like the bending.

But i would ad some strenght around the diff-mounting and upper shockmounting


And brace the rollbar properly.


And the wishbones are in single shear. So better put there also some extra.

MikeRJ - 4/5/10 at 07:17 AM

quote:
Originally posted by t.j.
And the wishbones are in single shear. So better put there also some extra.


The wishbone bolts are in double shear, they just happen to be using one long bolt instead of two short ones.

The roll bar braces are a bit 'decorative' however.

Paul2010 - 7/5/10 at 12:36 PM

Thanks to everyone who replied and to Dingz for the chassis diagram. I think I now know its a lolocost, my chassis was galvanised when bought and has a few more cross braces at the rear. Great Forum thanks again.