C10CoryM
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 posted on 6/2/06 at 10:34 PM |
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So who has spent the least $$ on a Locost?
Hey guys,
Some fine examples of locosts on this site but now I would like to see some of the low budget builds. Not necessarily low quality builds, just ones
where as many donor parts were used etc. I already have project toys on the go but I need a somewhat entertaining, somewhat economical daily driver.
Ive decided on a 2.3L lima powered locost because they are a bit heavy, but readily available here (sounds like some girls I know  ). It wont be
fast, but if I want fast thats what the toys are for. I think with some wheeling and dealing I could put this car together reasonably well for a
affordable price.
Anyhow, lets see what you have and what you've spent on it.
Thanks guys.
"Our watchword evermore shall be: The Maple Leaf Forever!"
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muzchap
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| posted on 6/2/06 at 10:45 PM |
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Have you got a bigger pic of that woman!
I'd happily blow some of my budget on her!
My locost is now a hi-cost... my original budget was circa £3k.
It's now £5k with £1k to go :-(
BUT - she's worth every penny, just like I imagine that girl in your photo is!
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Simon
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| posted on 6/2/06 at 10:48 PM |
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I got on the road for about £3000 which includes £185 for SVA, £170 Road Tax and £238 Insurance - all of which are compulsory costs.
I could have done it cheaper if I hadn't made one or two "purchasing errors" on the way
ATB
Simon
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flak monkey
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| posted on 6/2/06 at 10:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by muzchap
Have you got a bigger pic of that woman!
I'd happily blow some of my budget on her!
My locost is now a hi-cost... my original budget was circa £3k.
It's now £5k with £1k to go :-(
BUT - she's worth every penny, just like I imagine that girl in your photo is!
Without being too dirty theres one attached.
If you want more. Go to google and type 'tiffany teen' into the inage search (just make sure you turn off the filters first... )
As for the car. Budget is about £3k. Its on target at the moment. But it relies on me finding a lot more bargains!
David
[Edited on 6/2/06 by flak monkey]
 
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Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Avoneer
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| posted on 6/2/06 at 11:10 PM |
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I'm hopefully gonna be on the road for £4 - 4.5 ish.
And I'm using some top components like ST paddle shift and 4 pot billet calipers.
It's all a matter of doing it all yourself - even the shitty jobs that take up loads of time.
Pat...
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However a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.
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Chippy
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| posted on 6/2/06 at 11:25 PM |
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It would seem that only one has ever been built for £250, and they used that to name "The Book". Between 3 and 4K seems to be the
norm. 
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C10CoryM
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| posted on 6/2/06 at 11:38 PM |
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Heh, You brits sure seem to like that chick, must be the pale skin . Ya its "tiffany teen" but any pics of her are going to be NSFW
so don't have wifey looking over your shoulder. Or do, doesn't matter to me . Good looking girl in front of my favorite road sign
was a perfect avatar for me.
Anyhow, I figured 3000-3500GBP (roughly $7000Cdn). Glad to see Im in the right area. I am an automotive mechanic by trade so I have access to more
stuff for less than most. Only locost type parts I was planning on buying was a +4 nose, and the fenders (wings)
Any more input is appreciated.
Cheers.
PS: Maiden rules!
"Our watchword evermore shall be: The Maple Leaf Forever!"
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Simon
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| posted on 6/2/06 at 11:45 PM |
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I'm not sure anyone is making +4" bodywork (maybe GTS), no one was when I did mine, so I had to make the lot.
ATB
Simon
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Peteff
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| posted on 6/2/06 at 11:46 PM |
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£1500ish before sva in 2001.
Still using the 13" Sierra steel wheels and dials etc. Me and a mate built at the same time and shared materials and cut costs that way, order 6
sheets of metal and the price comes down.
 
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yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Confused but excited.
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 posted on 7/2/06 at 12:28 AM |
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Guys, stop it, you are starting to scare me.
I budgeted the build at what I thought was a realistic cost of about £2.5K, somehow I don't think I am going to make it.
Same old story, lighter, shinier etc. Change this, change that.
Excuse for more tools etc.
I know someone in the Locost owners club claimed a build cost of £47.50!
Can any one top, or should I say undercut that?
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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mainlandboy
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| posted on 7/2/06 at 12:45 AM |
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Hey C10CoryM, I'm located in Vancouver BC too. i haven't looked at the hard numbers yet, but I'm probably about $4000 to $5000 CDN
into it so far. Hope to have it on the road for the summer. Here is my online build photo gallery:
http://banga.org/ipw-web/gallery/Marks-Locost-Project
Mark.
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dl_peabody
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| posted on 7/2/06 at 03:37 AM |
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Can it be done for CHEEP?
Yeah, beg, borrow, barter, and steal!
Trade services to others for parts (nothing dirty guys)...all second hand or hand built stuff. Uncle Ron bench seat....ugly rims...repaired or second
hand figerglass peices or hand built.
I think you would have to have a locost challenge with a time dead line and a ceiling cost. Which ever team builds cheapest in a fixed time
frame wins the cost of the car (or bragging rights).
quote:
I know someone in the Locost owners club claimed a build cost of £47.50!
Sounds HARD to beat....
That would be an interesting TV show!!!
[Edited on 7/2/06 by dl_peabody]
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Danozeman
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| posted on 7/2/06 at 06:54 AM |
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I budgeted about 3 grand. Its cost me around 4 so far. By the time its on the road i reckon itle be 4.5 to 5.
Locost yeah right!!
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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donut
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| posted on 7/2/06 at 07:39 AM |
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Is this the same girl?
Sorry to nick the thread but this is very important!!
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Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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flak monkey
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| posted on 7/2/06 at 08:07 AM |
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Yep same girl.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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donut
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| posted on 7/2/06 at 08:54 AM |
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Hubba Hubba!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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muzchap
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| posted on 7/2/06 at 09:36 AM |
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Donut! ACE
FlakMonkey - a true gent as always - I shall be er.. googling her later
Murray
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Peteff
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| posted on 7/2/06 at 10:13 AM |
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She's on the checkout in our KwikSave, 3 kids all with different dads very friendly girl .
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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bimbleuk
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| posted on 7/2/06 at 10:47 AM |
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My Striker would not be classed as budget anymore and just my BGH gearbox, Omex 710 ECU and Raceline 4.44:1 diff would blow a lot of the budgets
mentioned.
Then again I've traded my IT/PC skills in payment for them so to me the cost has been time not cash
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chrisg
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| posted on 7/2/06 at 07:08 PM |
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The car that was claimed to have been made for under £50 was a scrapyard owner - no further explaination needed
I built my car for about £1200 on the road, which, I think, means I win
Cheers
Chris
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Dale
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| posted on 7/2/06 at 10:45 PM |
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I have close to $2000 cnd in mine so far but the bodywork still has to be done. I figure its about half way through the costs so far. Turbocharger
rebuild may ad a touch to that though.
Dale
Thanks
Dale
my 14 and11 year old boys 22
and 19 now want to drive but have to be 25 before insurance will allow. Finally on the road
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Kamikza
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| posted on 8/2/06 at 09:31 AM |
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HE LOCOO
I entend to break the record and builded for 1000 euros i HOPE
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PaulBuz
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| posted on 8/2/06 at 06:07 PM |
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it should be easy to build a car for 2.5K.
But for this money its gonna be a proper book locost.
Most of the guys spending 4-6K are building kit cars .Luego, MK, ST etc.
They will be finished a LONG time before you, but you pays your money & takes your choice!
ATB
Paul
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C10CoryM
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| posted on 9/2/06 at 03:45 AM |
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Thanks guys.
Simon, I had ASS-umed that there was +4 noses. I emailed a couple places and looks like they just use the same nose and widen the body. Probably
what I will do.
Mainlandboy, Good to know. I will probably bug you a bit once I get started buying/building stuff .
I intend to make this car from ground up with a low budget but still retaining decent quality. What that means to me is no fancy materials. Just
mild steel and mig welded (might tig it though) but also have a planned colour scheme and OK fit and finish. If I do things right I can spend about
20-25hrs per week on the car. That give me enough time to clean up the rough bits. I think I can make a real LOW-cost locost and still be
presentable. Assuming of course I control myself and don't blow the budget like I usually do . My toys budgets are basically whatever is in
my bank account.
"Our watchword evermore shall be: The Maple Leaf Forever!"
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PaulBuz
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| posted on 9/2/06 at 01:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by C10CoryM
My toys budgets are basically whatever is in my bank account.
I'm guessing your not married then?
ATB
Paul
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