Just bought a chassis (second hand) via the well known auction site. Problem is I don't know what I have got, can someone tell me how to differentiate between the two chassis i.e. Haynes Roadster and the Locost.
most likely if you post a link to it or some pictures i'm sure we can help
Measure the width;
Locost = 1067
Haynes = 1118
I was hoping there were some critica dimensions that would define the chassis. I have already fitted the engine and box, fitted new wishbones to the front on slightly different locations, re-located an MR2 rack (no bumpsteer). Next step is the column, but the position will partly depend on the scuttle. When buying the body panels I don't know what to spec. Is there a difference in width's and heights?
The question is answered the chassis is 42" 1066mm wide so it's a Locost.
So; Where can I buy body panels at an attractive price
get back on your well known auction site
Check for locost parts on that site, and when you don't find it, go to someone like AMG sportscars or another manufacturer of same parts. The
body panels will come up on Fleabay eventually, but if you can't wait, there is always someone selling them. Put up wanted posts here.
A second hand fibreglass part that needs a bit of glass repair can be had for very cheap. So keep an eye out.
Can someone confirm the width's of the chassis. I read somewhere that the Haynes was 42" wide.
The Roadster takes a Sierra Independant rear end
The front is different on the Haynes to the Locost i think. The Collins is different again.
Put some pictures up, and you will get a definitive answer.
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Originally posted by duttonbrian2
Can someone confirm the width's of the chassis. I read somewhere that the Haynes was 42" wide.
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Originally posted by MikeRJ
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Originally posted by duttonbrian2
Can someone confirm the width's of the chassis. I read somewhere that the Haynes was 42" wide.
The Locost is 42 inches wide which is ~1066mm. The Haynes Roadster chassis is 2 inches wider.
A "book" Locost chassis is designed for a live axle, the Haynes is designed for independent suspension. If there are no diff/wishbone mounting areas on the chassis at the rear than you can be sure it's not a Haynes.
[Edited on 25/9/09 by MikeRJ]
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Originally posted by MakeEverything
The front is different on the Haynes to the Locost i think. The Collins is different again.
Put some pictures up, and you will get a definitive answer.
Many thanks for all who have replied, I have since found and downloaded the book "How to build your own sports car for as little as £250 and race
it" by Ron Champion. The dimensions seem to match up, The Book is published by Haynes so I assumed this would make it a Haynes Roadster, tell me
if I'm wrong.
The chassis was originaly set up for a live axle, now has a Mazda MX5 diff and wishbones. I guess the bodywork from a Locost will fit if it's
42" wide.
I can't figure out how to send the Ebay link but here is the Item number 200374728026. If you can find the item, the description explains why there's confusion.
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Originally posted by MikeRJ
A "book" Locost chassis is designed for a live axle, the Haynes is designed for independent suspension. If there are no diff/wishbone mounting areas on the chassis at the rear than you can be sure it's not a Haynes.
[Edited on 25/9/09 by MikeRJ]
Hi Duttonbrian, the fact that it matches up with the Ron Champion book doesn't make it a Haynes Roadster, that title belongs to the Chris Gibbs
book also published by Haynes....confused?
The Champion book is a bona fide Locost, often referred to as a 'book chassis'. This is 42" wide with 12" high chassis floor to
top.
The Haynes roadster is 44" wide with independant rear suspension.
HTH
Just looked at ebay listing..
linky thing
and as far as I can see it's deffo a Champion book chassis.
yep its a ron champion
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Originally posted by rusty nuts
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Originally posted by MikeRJ
A "book" Locost chassis is designed for a live axle, the Haynes is designed for independent suspension. If there are no diff/wishbone mounting areas on the chassis at the rear than you can be sure it's not a Haynes.
[Edited on 25/9/09 by MikeRJ]
Luego locost chassis whilst not quite "book" uses a Sierra diff