Lars
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 01:58 PM |
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Which bodywork will fit?
I have a std book size chassis and low line scuttle and nose.
Now, the problem is that I have a zetec that does not fit under the bonnet line, so I currently have a rather unsightly bonnet/nose scoop.
Does anyone have any suggestion of bodywork (scuttle - bonnet - nose) that fit a std book chassis, but is a little taller to fit a zetec?
Thanks
Lars
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fesycresy
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 02:14 PM |
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Send a u2u to TimC or Steve Hignett, get Steve to measure Tim's set (which is for sale).
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TimC
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 02:23 PM |
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Unfortunately the set I have for sale is low-line (10" tall scuttle.) You could speak to Procomp (Matt) whos nose and scuttle is designed to
fit a Zetec under. However, Matt uses aluminium bonnets which may or may not be a problem for you.
TC
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big_wasa
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 08:27 PM |
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There is one set out there.
GTS Panther 
[Edited on 5/2/10 by big_wasa]
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Andybarbet
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 08:30 PM |
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What about luego bodyork ?
Its higher than most but not sure if my luego chassis is the same as the book ?
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scutter
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 08:31 PM |
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Do what i did fella, just remake the chassis an inch taller! OK so an extreme measure.
ATB Dan.
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 08:38 PM |
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mistergrumpy
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 09:18 PM |
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Higher body work to fit standard chassis when I was looking around was GTS Panther, Luego Velocity and possibly a Tiger variant.
I've seen the Panther and I have the Velocity bodywork. My scuttle overhangs by a couple of mm each side, the nose and bonnet flex to compensate
and the Panther all through was a couple mm too wide but didn't flex.
None of the companies were great to deal with though. Tiger seemed to lose interest when I mentioned a BEC, GTS bodywork apart from the size was
pretty damn good and robust, Luego's was very thin in places and too thick in others meaning that it didn't flex at all and wasn't
square where the heat or whatever had cured it (rear panel). Customer service throughout all 3 was rubbish. So there you go, reviews as well!
ETA Wasa's bodywork looks great though.
[Edited on 5/2/10 by mistergrumpy]
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 09:24 PM |
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Procomp bodywork is designed specifically to fit a Zetec under it...
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procomp
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 10:16 PM |
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Hi
6pc bodywork set £350. The zetec with a 6" sump sitting level with the base of the chassis Ie flat floored will fit under the bodywork as per
our LA Golds. Fiberglass rear panel with slope back as per a caterham is an option but bonnets only as Aluminium as they are far lighter than
fiberglass alternatives and stronger.
Cheers Matt
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big_wasa
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 04:25 PM |
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There you go should have gone to Mat as atleast you can get another bit when you brake one
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Lars
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| posted on 8/2/10 at 02:34 PM |
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THanks all for your comments.
Matt - I will shortly send you a u2u
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procomp
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| posted on 9/2/10 at 05:31 PM |
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Hi
Clearance from chassis to top of scuttle lip IE under bonnet is 275mm. And the nose is 250mm.
Cheers Matt
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ZEN
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| posted on 10/2/10 at 09:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
There is one set out there.
GTS Panther
[Edited on 5/2/10 by big_wasa]
I have bought te rear fenders from GTS and I can say the quality is crap!
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