erbieb02
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| posted on 2/8/05 at 02:44 AM |
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Hello I'm Fresh meat. Starting my Locost project.
Hello
I am a student at the University of Louisville in Kentucky in the USA. You guys have the best organized Locost site I have seen yet, so while you may
be overseas, there seems to be much information to be had here.
I was a member of my school's Formula SAE team for a little over two years, in it I got the itch for a similar vehicle for my personal use.
I have begun the design process for my own locost vehicle. I plan to build from the ground up. I have no decisions in stone yet, so I am in need of
a lot of advice.
Right now I plan to use either a Mazda RX-7 Wankel rotary or a motorcycle engine to power my vehicle. I am really leaning toward the motorcycle route
for the low weight and option of midship mounting. Other than that I will most likely use the uprights from a Mazda MX-5 and do 4 wheel independent
double wishbone suspension all the way around.
I hope you folks can guide me through the design and build of my own Locost racer.
Sincerely
Eric B.
Eric B
So many choices, way to much time (until I can afford to build).
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VinceGledhill
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| posted on 2/8/05 at 07:21 AM |
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Hi Eric.
Welcome to the forum. Have a nice day
I've passed my SVA with a Pinto engine on board but because I've got a bit of a problem with it, I'm dumping it in favour of a bike
engine for my toy.
Regards
Vince Gledhill
Time Served Auto Electrician
Lucas Leeds 1979-1983
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Mix
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| posted on 2/8/05 at 08:08 AM |
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Hi
Nice to welcome another IRS developer to the site.
I'm building a book chassis and adapting it to IRS using a Ford Sierra XR 4x4 diff, driveshafts and hubs. Currently I have just the upper bones
to finish.
Enjoy your build
Mick
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phelpsa
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| posted on 2/8/05 at 11:18 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mix
Hi
Nice to welcome another IRS developer to the site.
I'm building a book chassis and adapting it to IRS using a Ford Sierra XR 4x4 diff, driveshafts and hubs. Currently I have just the upper bones
to finish.
Enjoy your build
Mick
Thats about the same with me
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erbieb02
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| posted on 2/8/05 at 01:11 PM |
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Thanks for the warm welcome. I guess I'll start posting my specific questions into their respective forums.
Thanks again
Eric
Eric B
So many choices, way to much time (until I can afford to build).
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greggors84
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| posted on 2/8/05 at 04:14 PM |
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There are quite a few american builders on here, all with their cars in various states. Im sure one of them was using a wankel too. May be worth
speaking to a couple of them as the legalities for building cars are quite different to over here.
On another note a mate of mine has just transferred to Louisville from Montevallo in Alabama. He is halfway through a 4 year football (soccer)
scholarship. He went down there a couple of months ago and said it was great!
Im coming over next spring so if you get that wankel done you will have to take us for a spin!
p.s. did you come over here for our formula student last month??
Chris
The Magnificent 7!
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jestre
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| posted on 2/8/05 at 06:08 PM |
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Another good site for info is:
http://www.locost7.info
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erbieb02
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| posted on 3/8/05 at 04:24 PM |
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greggors, nope, never been over there. I'll be here in Louiville next spring but the car won't even be started yet. Regretfully I am
currently living in an apartment and will be moving to Texas for a job right after I graduate. So, I am just desigining my vehicle for a hobby until
I have disposable income.
Nice link jestre, Ill have to explore it further.
Thanks
Eric B
So many choices, way to much time (until I can afford to build).
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