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Where to get Ron Champion chassis bodywork?
MikeR - 9/9/08 at 11:12 AM

I've been persuaded that i need to finally get round to buying my bodywork.

So i've got a ron champion chassis. Who apart from Aries does bodywork?

Probably after nose, bonnet, scuttle, front and rear wings. Not 100% sure about bonnet.

I'd rather not having bodywork with an extra inch height cause i prefer the low line look.


Surrey Dave - 9/9/08 at 11:16 AM

The Caterham bodywork gives the lowline look, I'm sure the original car had Caterham /Lotus 7 nose cone .

My rear arches are Caterham and are a bit too wide with my wheels even with 1" spacer each side.

My front arches came new from Caterham , they sizes to suit different wheels.


Or White Racing do Locost racing bodywork , possibly lightweight and a bit flexy.

[Edited on 9/9/08 by Surrey Dave]


Ben_Copeland - 9/9/08 at 11:16 AM

I think GTS used to do bodywork for your chassis. Have a look at their website or ring darren for advice


procomp - 9/9/08 at 11:21 AM

Hi

for the std lowline bodywork your best bet will be the white's who race in the locost championship. I belive they also flog some bits of bodywork on flebay. Dont have link but am sure someone will shortly.

There is also Steve Hills who dose some bits for some of the locost race cars but not sure on bodywork but heres a link to him.

Stephen Hills.
LRC Motorsports.
01733 352682 (mobile 07803 049712),

Or i know a guy that will do a 6pc set for £310. But its 35mm higher.

Cheers Matt

[Edited on 9/9/08 by procomp]


Marcus - 9/9/08 at 11:22 AM

MK Indy bodywork fits fine as long as you dont need back panel or side panels, The cars are the same width.


UncleFista - 9/9/08 at 11:22 AM

We bought ours (including some replacement panels) from MK. No problems

[Edited on 9/9/08 by UncleFista]


emsfactory - 9/9/08 at 11:34 AM

I made my own low line bodywork. The bonnet and scuttle are one piece.


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russbost - 9/9/08 at 12:15 PM

I believe AGM sportscars have just started doing locost bodywork, give Alan a bell on 01226 700373.Quality of their fibreglass has always been excellent.


RK - 9/9/08 at 02:03 PM

I just ordered a rear panel from Alan at AGM, so they do Locost dimensions. Reasonable price too. Otherwise, check Fleabay - for you without exhorbitant shipping costs, it can be a good deal I think.


Confused but excited. - 9/9/08 at 05:23 PM

quote:
Originally posted by emsfactory
I made my own low line bodywork.


Yes, but you had Daleks helping you.


alistairolsen - 16/9/08 at 01:15 PM

quote:
Originally posted by procomp
Hi

for the std lowline bodywork your best bet will be the white's who race in the locost championship. I belive they also flog some bits of bodywork on flebay. Dont have link but am sure someone will shortly.

There is also Steve Hills who dose some bits for some of the locost race cars but not sure on bodywork but heres a link to him.

Stephen Hills.
LRC Motorsports.
01733 352682 (mobile 07803 049712),

Or i know a guy that will do a 6pc set for £310. But its 35mm higher.

Cheers Matt

[Edited on 9/9/08 by procomp]


6 piece set? nose, bonnet, scuttle, rear panel and?

Any idea on quality and weight?


David Jenkins - 16/9/08 at 01:17 PM

If it helps, Westfield-pattern nosecones are easier to fit than Caterham-pattern ones.


iank - 16/9/08 at 05:38 PM

quote:
Originally posted by alistairolsen
quote:
Originally posted by procomp
Hi

for the std lowline bodywork your best bet will be the white's who race in the locost championship. I belive they also flog some bits of bodywork on flebay. Dont have link but am sure someone will shortly.

There is also Steve Hills who dose some bits for some of the locost race cars but not sure on bodywork but heres a link to him.

Stephen Hills.
LRC Motorsports.
01733 352682 (mobile 07803 049712),

Or i know a guy that will do a 6pc set for £310. But its 35mm higher.

Cheers Matt

[Edited on 9/9/08 by procomp]


6 piece set? nose, bonnet, scuttle, rear panel and?

Any idea on quality and weight?


Nose, scuttle, 2xfront wings, 2xrear wings I suspect - that's what others sell as a 6 piece set