Hey every1!

Has any1 got any good recommendations for books about chassis building?

Build your own sportscar for £250 by Ron Champion springs to mind

"Designing and building special cars" by Andre Jute

ISBN 0 7143 07786

There's some good stuff in "750 Racer" by Peter Herbert and Dick Harvey ISBN: 1852604476. It's particularly appropriate to Locosts because it's all mild steel tube work in 1" square and round.
I've also just bought the re-print of "High Speed - Low Cost" by Allan Staniforth and it's a great read.

Eddy

1 problem with 750 racer - its out of print

try http://www.amazon.co.uk, they can get hold of out of print book and second hand one's.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1852604476/qid%3D1074339154/026-2541583-7638005

its out of stock but they have a used book search abilty, happy hunting!
[Edited on 17/1/04 by flyingkiwi]

[Edited on 17/1/04 by flyingkiwi]

Re : High Speed,Low Cost.
If any one wants a copy contact Rob at RHc180@aol.com
He collaborated with Allan Staniforth in the reprint. Nice helpful bloke.
Which reminds me,Dreckly have you still got my copy?
Ian

let me guess, it'll be back dreckly...

The Cornish "dreckly" is a little like the Spanish Manyana, but without the same sense of urgency.

MikeR - don't take Amazon's word for it. I went into a local bookshop (Just Books in Halifax), asked them to order a copy and it was there the next week.

Eddy

Cheers Mark

Sounds spot on to me!!

Yes Ian, still got it, you'll get it back.....!!

IMO "750 Racer" is worth finding, an enjoyable read, but what about "Racing & Sports Car Chassis Design" by Michael Costin & David Phipps?? The definitive chassis design text, also out of print.
Got mine from E-Bay.

Ken.

Dreckly,

You lend it to me and make sure Ian gets it back!!

Re : High Speed,Low Cost.
If any one wants a copy contact Rob at RHc180@aol.com
Tried e-mailing Rob seems to be wrong address.Anyone know correct address or where I can Get a copy,Amazon have just bounced my order from late October.
Thanks

"Race car chassis design and construction" by Forbes Aird is pretty good too...worth having for sure.

Sorry Oldgit!!!!!
Should read RMc. Fat finger syndrome!
The reason why Amazon bounced your order is that they are trying to screw the price down,and consequently they don't have stock to sell.
Oooops,
Ian

Thanks for that "Robin" Ordered from http://www.totalkitcars.co.uk/.
Go to online shop section
Seems very efficient service and cheaper than Amazon thanks for info Eddy.
Oldgit