Designing a locost style Lotus 7 Replica

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Postby Caffeine » Thu May 22, 2008 3:08 pm

Blue94t wrote:I have a full set of CAD drawings for a Locost on CD as building one is definately on my to do list.
I am happy to provide copies if people want but I don't have anywhere to upload it to.
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Including suspension / engine / gearbox / diff mounts??

I'd certainly appreciate a copy! 8)
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Caffeine and others. I have just read an article in Australian Classic Car 9/07 #170 telling in words / pictures ( R McGown words) of Warwick Williams who built a Maserati 250F racing special- track car. He bought the Champion book and went from there. About the only thing the guy did not build was the radiator. Chassis aluminium body work Skyline engine with Dellorto carby's ( he removed the fuel injection) and from the photo's it is a thing of automotive beauty. Stunning what people are capable of doing and thru his skills and determination. Suggest try yr library ( thats where I get them) or of course go to ACC for back issue or subs. I have no connection with them. Ph 02 9319 4277 www.ccar.com.au

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Postby Caffeine » Sun May 25, 2008 6:45 pm

Thanks Bigdog!!!! and Mrs Bigdog!!!! 8)


Well, BJ & I went to see Bigdog's clubman, and sit around talking cars for a whole day, with a BBQ lunch, does it get much better than that? :D

The clubman is an awesome piece of gear, certainly inspirational and very interesting to see how it was put together... And the other race car, wow, that was awesome!

After much discussion, it seems an NC based, duratec 2.0L clubman with extended body (width, length & height wise) will be the way to go, and it looks like we'll be building more than one :D
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Postby Blue94t » Sun May 25, 2008 9:01 pm

Caffeine,
PM'ed you about a copy of the Cad drawings.
What's Bigdogs other race car? It looks a bit like an Elva in that pic.
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Postby Caffeine » Sun May 25, 2008 9:27 pm

Blue94t wrote:Caffeine,
PM'ed you about a copy of the Cad drawings.
What's Bigdogs other race car? It looks a bit like an Elva in that pic.
Jake


A Buchanan
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Postby Mokesta » Sun May 25, 2008 9:28 pm

Great. NC running gear will make for a good clubby.

May I humbly suggest that you use the NC front suspension arms rather than following the \"book\" instructions. The factory arms will be stronger and maybe even lighter than fabricated arms.

I also suggest supporting the front pivot pins where the front arms meet the chassis, on both sides. The book method of just having a through bolt supported at one side is under-cooked and a poor detail.

Happy building! For many of us it is the building that provides the real pleasure. No speed cameras in the garage!!

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Postby Caffeine » Sun May 25, 2008 9:43 pm

Mokesta wrote:Great. NC running gear will make for a good clubby.

May I humbly suggest that you use the NC front suspension arms rather than following the "book" instructions. The factory arms will be stronger and maybe even lighter than fabricated arms.

I also suggest supporting the front pivot pins where the front arms meet the chassis, on both sides. The book method of just having a through bolt supported at one side is under-cooked and a poor detail.

M


Excellent suggestions :) thanks!

We're thinking engine, electrics, gearbox, diff, suspension, axles, hubs and brakes :D

We'll also investigate using the PPF as well.

Interior wise, I like the look of the Recaro Profi seat, wonder if a couple will fit. Depends on the condition of the NC seats I guess...
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Postby orx626 » Sun May 25, 2008 9:49 pm

Caffeine wrote:Depends on the condition of the NC seats I guess...


Caff, how about these two to get the project going? :mrgreen:

http://www.aus-cartalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=29767&highlight=

Drop me a line when you want NC running gear. :D

Cheers,
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Postby Caffeine » Sun May 25, 2008 9:54 pm

orx626 wrote:
Drop me a line when you want NC running gear. :D

Cheers,
Danny


I gather you have the engine / gearbox & diff, what else do you have?? 8)
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Postby bjones » Mon May 26, 2008 1:20 am

Caffeine wrote:
orx626 wrote:
Drop me a line when you want NC running gear. :D

Cheers,
Danny


I gather you have the engine / gearbox & diff, what else do you have?? 8)


Hopefully 2 of each of everything ;-P

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Postby bjones » Mon May 26, 2008 1:22 am

Caffeine wrote:Thanks Bigdog!!!! and Mrs Bigdog!!!! 8)


Well, BJ & I went to see Bigdog's clubman, and sit around talking cars for a whole day, with a BBQ lunch, does it get much better than that? :D

The clubman is an awesome piece of gear, certainly inspirational and very interesting to see how it was put together... And the other race car, wow, that was awesome!

After much discussion, it seems an NC based, duratec 2.0L clubman with extended body (width, length & height wise) will be the way to go, and it looks like we'll be building more than one :D


I second all of the above...Fantastic day, fantastic company ..Awesome all round garage will be finished soon , then off to buy some gear ;-)

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Postby orx626 » Mon May 26, 2008 10:23 am

Caffeine wrote:
orx626 wrote:
Drop me a line when you want NC running gear. :D

Cheers,
Danny


I gather you have the engine / gearbox & diff, what else do you have?? 8)


Just about everything! Let me know what you need. :D

Cheers,
Danny

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Postby bigdog » Mon May 26, 2008 11:19 am

Caffeine wrote:
Blue94t wrote:Caffeine,
PM'ed you about a copy of the Cad drawings.
What's Bigdogs other race car? It looks a bit like an Elva in that pic.
Jake


A Buchanan


More info here - mine is a Buchanan Holden special on a Buchanan designed chassis called 'The Woftam' :P linky
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Postby Caffeine » Mon May 26, 2008 11:37 am

orx626 wrote:
Caffeine wrote:
orx626 wrote:
Drop me a line when you want NC running gear. :D

Cheers,
Danny


I gather you have the engine / gearbox & diff, what else do you have?? 8)


Just about everything! Let me know what you need. :D

Cheers,
Danny


Awesome :D

BJ, finish your shed!!! :mrgreen: 8)
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