Has anyone got any pics of an irs setup on a 442 ?
Also what else do i need to add the the 442 as the design does not look like a complete chassis ?
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I want to know exactly what im doing when i start welding my 442 chassis together. My doner is a 3.0 v6 vauxhall omega with a lsd. This will be used
in my IRS. I have found a bloke who makes a complete irs setup so i only need to make fabricate the chssis to fit.
Has anyone got any pics of an irs setup on a 442 ?
Also what else do i need to add the the 442 as the design does not look like a complete chassis ?
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Originally posted by ashtal
My doner is a 3.0 v6 vauxhall omega with a lsd.
Also what else do i need to add the the 442 as the design does not look like a complete chassis ?
Yeah it is the 3.0 24v mv6, ex police car.
I hope you've got strong neck muscles!!!
Sounds like what could be a nice set up too. good luck with it
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Originally posted by Blakey_boy
I hope you've got strong neck muscles!!!
Sounds like what could be a nice set up too. good luck with it
Mine isn't strictly a Locost or a 442, but here is what I've done to accomodate a '92 Toyota Supra IRS. Still have to fabricate a bottom wishbone as the Supra used a multi-link setup that wasn't really going to work for my application.[img]http://locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/a596926-DSCN3317[1].JPG[/img]
I just love the chair mate.
It conjures up all sorts of images in my mind.
My chassis was clamped to a bench so I sat on a seed tray. 
I admire the "Drawing is only a guide" approach.
Atb
Paul G
Cheers for the pic mate. That is going to be a wide motor ! Nice
hey mat,
what is that engine it is not the supra engine is it?
that will be a blast!
[Edited on 1/8/07 by t.j.]
The engine is a 4-litre Lexus V8, attached to a Supra W57 gearbox with a custom bellhousing.
I've got a Triumph Spitfire seat to replace the domestic item!
The motor takes up lots of space. Luckily, I don't want to run power steering, becuase the pump had to come off to fit the motor in! The whole
car is a bit bigger than a regular Locost, and I borrowed a few dimensions from the 442 plans.
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being from an ex police car that engine won't have been over the speed limit will it?
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Originally posted by bobster
being from an ex police car that engine won't have been over the speed limit will it?
I put the Matterati on its wheels for the first time on Saturday.
Admittedly, there are no front springs or rear coil-overs yet, so it's sitting on blocks, but at least, it looks a little bit like a car.
The rear lower wishbones were a joint effort between some blokes in my club and myself.
I still haven't worked out how I want to mount the rear coil-overs, as this is a pretty high-stress area.
Good Pics....
Screams VIENTO to me..
Wonder if any of the Viento body / nose cone will fit. But would be a long way to post it to NZ.
Looks like its going to be fun to drive.
My car is based on / inspired by / shameless copy of this:
Which is a one-off built in the states in the late 1950's called the "Troy".
CHRIST!!!! An oversized Viento
That looks nice.. and the chassis is coming along nicely.
Best of luck with it.
Geoff
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Originally posted by Matty Dog
My car is based on / inspired by / shameless copy of this:
Which is a one-off built in the states in the late 1950's called the "Troy".
Rorty's IRS plans might help
http://gtslocost.locostsites.co.uk/
The IRS and De'dion plans are on there
quote:
Originally posted by ashtal
I want to know exactly what im doing when i start welding my 442 chassis together. My doner is a 3.0 v6 vauxhall omega with a lsd. This will be used in my IRS. I have found a bloke who makes a complete irs setup so i only need to make fabricate the chssis to fit.
Has anyone got any pics of an irs setup on a 442 ?
Also what else do i need to add the the 442 as the design does not look like a complete chassis ?