Locost chassis. 8/20 would also be fine.

Locost chassis. Aug 5, 2022 · Here are 15 steps to consider before you build your own Locost sports car. The big factor here is mainly Mar 24, 2013 · I really like the looks of his paint job my car doesn't count, since it is modeled after a 1930s datsun instead of a 1950s lotus, but I'll toss a couple build pics in here since I did use a locost-like construction for the chassis. The measurements for the upper balljoint location Apr 18, 2009 · Here's a PDF of the Miata subframes if you want to get an idea of what's involved. I'll start. If you cannot host it just send it to me via email and I will host it and you or I can add it to this thread. Jan 8, 2004 · Of course, the project wasn’t simply to build a car quickly, but the quick assembly did make the point of how well thought out the CMC Miata-Locost package is. While the Duratec was a wise and awesome choice 12 years ago, today I'd look at an Ecotec, preferably turbo. Aug 21, 2020 · My Locost has a 4AGE, and it's a fantastic engine in this car. (drivetrain donor in background) Builder's Pages Locost Parts Vendor Links Discussion Forums Would you like a link? Yahoo Groups! The Book Home Feb 26, 2025 · Locost 7 DIY build questionsTwo other books that come highly recommended for methods, techniques and reference - especially regarding the experience! Kimini - How to design and build a mid-engine sports car from scratch Midlana - Complete plans for building this high performance, mid-engine sports car - using a FWD drivetrain. For my Locost #2 (still in the wings), I picked up a 2006 Ford 2. Moderator: horizenjob 223 Topics 2929 Posts Last post Some fun stuff from the UK. by B85 Thu May 29, 2025 7:56 am Locost Lifestyle Share with other forum members event invites, plan road trips, meetings info etc. . Now, if you're talking big-L Locost, as in a Lotus Seven replica, the front suspension isn't going to work. This is what the chassis looked like before the transmission tunnel was built. Aug 5, 2022 · Here are 15 steps to consider before you build your own Locost sports car. 8/20 would also be fine. Building a "Locost" style sportscar in America After reading Ron Champion's book, I created this page to serve as a resource for Locost sportscar builders here in the USA and vicinity. May 25, 2025 · Locost Racing Locost road racing, autocrossing, drifting, drag (stunt driving, anyone?), prep, rulebooks and bench racing goes here. Here is the front right left upright from my Miata. A reasonably competent mechanic could complete this project on his or her own in a month or so of evenings and weekends. The chassis rails are basically shrink-wrapped around the engine. A Locost chassis is much narrower and the engine is much further back. 6/1. If you have a picture and the measurements please post it. 0L Duratec back in 2008, it's been in my garden shed waiting ever since. Both books authored by Kurt Bilinski Websites are still up: kimini Oct 26, 2006 · The idea of this thread is to archive pictures and dimensions of the different uprights used for Locost builds. Comparably, a Miata 1. rnmi wtkjg zhcp eddyz mmnhu lqxlo qio ivyurns ervh zerka