RustyNuts
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| posted on 11/10/10 at 10:45 AM |
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Is it enough of a locost?
Good morning to every one at locostbuilders.
I'm not sure if I should be posting here or not, as it ain't exactly a traditional locost build.
I would like to try and build a single seater, in the style of the 1950's front engine, rwd. Using locost suspension parts, triumph 6 cylinder
engine, side draught carbs, type 9 gearbox, and a very narrow locost stlye chassis, with the transmission tunnel running down one side, rather than
through the middle. Although not so narrow that I can't squeeze, all 16 stone of me, into it.
Any advice/suggestions/comments would be appreciated.
Regards.
Rusty
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zilspeed
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| posted on 11/10/10 at 11:19 AM |
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This car ticks some of your boxes.
Home built special.
Front engine RWD, 50s style.
Not a single seater, but as above, ticks some of your boxes I think.
It races at Knockhill in the classics I believe.
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mookaloid
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| posted on 11/10/10 at 11:28 AM |
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Go for it - sound interesting please keep us updated as to how you get on.
Welcome to the madhouse
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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mark chandler
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| posted on 11/10/10 at 11:30 AM |
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My definition of a locost is, you buy some bits and bobs and make it yourself.....
My advice would be mock up the driving position first, then grow forwards and backwards, you will need more room than you expect.
Go to somewhere like Brooklands for a day and photograph stuff...
No reason not to have the engine twisted in the frame either, it does not have to be parrellel to the sides.
And good luck, I,m planning something similar with a straight 6 jag engine and wire wheels, what I have yet to make up my mind on is space frame or
chassis, chassis goes back to 1920's style racing so by an old DAF/LDV van to provide chassis and axles.
Regards Mark
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mark chandler
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| posted on 11/10/10 at 11:32 AM |
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Zil
That rocks, I may go for a new body on mine !!!
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steve m
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| posted on 11/10/10 at 12:30 PM |
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the main problem with a single seater rwd setup, would be the propshaft running between your legs, and under your bum, that is why they have a dogleg
propshaft drivetrain
other wise the seat position is quite high
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zilspeed
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| posted on 11/10/10 at 12:35 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by steve m
the main problem with a single seater rwd setup, would be the propshaft running between your legs, and under your bum, that is why they have a dogleg
propshaft drivetrain
other wise the seat position is quite high
Like an F1 or F2 stock car ?
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scudderfish
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| posted on 11/10/10 at 12:45 PM |
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But more importantly, can I have a go when it's done? 
Seriously, I went to a 750MC event at Mallory Park last year and there were a bunch of cars that met your description. I freely wandered around the
paddock and chatted with the owners/drivers. If I had been doing something similar, they would have been a goldmine of information.
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cadebytiger
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| posted on 11/10/10 at 12:53 PM |
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Sounds like this site is perfect for your build. You will be amazed by the wealth of knowledge people have on here! And by the number of normal
people.
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hughpinder
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| posted on 11/10/10 at 02:15 PM |
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There is a haynes single seater under development.
For a front engine RWD with the prop to one side, a bike engine may be a good starting point.
Regards
Hugh
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TimC
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| posted on 11/10/10 at 02:37 PM |
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You're talking about a classic Clubmans style car by the sounds of it - these tend to use a 4cyl engine but that shouldn't worry you too
much. Sounds like fun to me.
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gdp66
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| posted on 11/10/10 at 03:28 PM |
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how about something like this
midget
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tony-devon
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| posted on 11/10/10 at 03:56 PM |
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dont worry be happy
my build only has 3 wheels, a bike engine and no bodywork
but I love it here, clever people happy to help each other.
welcome to the madhouse
heavy is good, heavy is reliable, and if it breaks, hit them with it
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