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Which bodywork will fit?
Lars - 5/2/10 at 01:58 PM

I have a std book size chassis and low line scuttle and nose.

Now, the problem is that I have a zetec that does not fit under the bonnet line, so I currently have a rather unsightly bonnet/nose scoop.

Does anyone have any suggestion of bodywork (scuttle - bonnet - nose) that fit a std book chassis, but is a little taller to fit a zetec?

Thanks
Lars


fesycresy - 5/2/10 at 02:14 PM

Send a u2u to TimC or Steve Hignett, get Steve to measure Tim's set (which is for sale).


TimC - 5/2/10 at 02:23 PM

Unfortunately the set I have for sale is low-line (10" tall scuttle.) You could speak to Procomp (Matt) whos nose and scuttle is designed to fit a Zetec under. However, Matt uses aluminium bonnets which may or may not be a problem for you.

TC


big_wasa - 5/2/10 at 08:27 PM

There is one set out there.

GTS Panther

[Edited on 5/2/10 by big_wasa]


Andybarbet - 5/2/10 at 08:30 PM

What about luego bodyork ?
Its higher than most but not sure if my luego chassis is the same as the book ?


scutter - 5/2/10 at 08:31 PM

Do what i did fella, just remake the chassis an inch taller! OK so an extreme measure.

ATB Dan.


big_wasa - 5/2/10 at 08:38 PM

pic


mistergrumpy - 5/2/10 at 09:18 PM

Higher body work to fit standard chassis when I was looking around was GTS Panther, Luego Velocity and possibly a Tiger variant.
I've seen the Panther and I have the Velocity bodywork. My scuttle overhangs by a couple of mm each side, the nose and bonnet flex to compensate and the Panther all through was a couple mm too wide but didn't flex.
None of the companies were great to deal with though. Tiger seemed to lose interest when I mentioned a BEC, GTS bodywork apart from the size was pretty damn good and robust, Luego's was very thin in places and too thick in others meaning that it didn't flex at all and wasn't square where the heat or whatever had cured it (rear panel). Customer service throughout all 3 was rubbish. So there you go, reviews as well!
ETA Wasa's bodywork looks great though.

[Edited on 5/2/10 by mistergrumpy]


Steve Hignett - 5/2/10 at 09:24 PM

Procomp bodywork is designed specifically to fit a Zetec under it...


procomp - 5/2/10 at 10:16 PM

Hi

6pc bodywork set £350. The zetec with a 6" sump sitting level with the base of the chassis Ie flat floored will fit under the bodywork as per our LA Golds. Fiberglass rear panel with slope back as per a caterham is an option but bonnets only as Aluminium as they are far lighter than fiberglass alternatives and stronger.

Cheers Matt


big_wasa - 6/2/10 at 04:25 PM

There you go should have gone to Mat as atleast you can get another bit when you brake one


Lars - 8/2/10 at 02:34 PM

THanks all for your comments.

Matt - I will shortly send you a u2u


procomp - 9/2/10 at 05:31 PM

Hi

Clearance from chassis to top of scuttle lip IE under bonnet is 275mm. And the nose is 250mm.

Cheers Matt


ZEN - 10/2/10 at 09:11 PM

quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
There is one set out there.

GTS Panther

[Edited on 5/2/10 by big_wasa]


I have bought te rear fenders from GTS and I can say the quality is crap!