Mark Allanson
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 posted on 27/7/02 at 10:31 PM |
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The onslaught just about to start
Hi, I have the book, got a MIG (qualified and certificated welder), and looking for the T Shirt!
I want to build a lightweight locost with a fairly small but high revving engine using sierra suspension with IRS. I am interested in the Tiger Avon
book which I believe will be availble shortly.
I work for a crash repair bodyshop and ahve access to all the equipment including a Hunter 4 wheel alignment system (computerised)
I dont want to use components off any car built after about 1990 so this will exclude such bits as cortina mk5 front hub carriers.
I would appreciate any advice or pointers as to which alternatives are available, and where i can get information about wishbone design for sierra
hubs etc
i am watching this space!
thanks in anticipation
mark
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interestedparty
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| posted on 28/7/02 at 02:34 PM |
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quote:
I dont want to use components off any car built after about 1990 so this will exclude such bits as cortina mk5 front hub carriers.
mark
I'm going to assume you mean you don't want to use bits from cars BEFORE 1990.
That being the case, what I think you need to do is to read
How to build and modify sportscar and kitcar suspension and brakes by Des Hamill, Speedpro books.
It won't tell you much about building but will explain all the aspects of Locost suspensions, what the various terms mean and suggest settings. It's
easy to use Sierra front suspension if you use MK or Lolocost wishbones and adaptors. Rear suspension is more tricky and although there are various
drawings about(and it looks like MK sell wishbones and uprights seperately) you are probably going to have to design your own, and that's why you
need the above book. It maybe that the Tiger Avon book will have full IRS details, don't know, haven't seen it yet
Best of luck
John
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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