Thebig25
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| posted on 4/10/13 at 11:06 AM |
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Roll hoop / Cage for Locost Chassis
As per title, I'm looking for a roll hoop or cage to fit a Locost Chassis. Bolt in or weld in.
Looked at fabricators in my area, but they all want fortunes and eons to do the work. I'm cheap and inpatient so I thought I'd see what
was lying aound on people garage floors.
Cheers
Steve
My Thunderace BEC build blog
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loggyboy
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| posted on 4/10/13 at 11:15 AM |
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What sort of price are you getting that you think is too much?
Are you after an MSA/RAC spec one?
Mistral Motorsport
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Thebig25
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| posted on 4/10/13 at 12:15 PM |
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Is not so much the price as the time, the 2 fabricators I have spoken to are up to their eyeballs and can't get to me for a few months. I really
want to get something on before I get much further with the build to avoid remakes due to interference issues.
Car is a road car that may see the occasional track day, so am not worried about getting it to 'book' spec, but obviously do want
something that will offer decent prevention in the event of a talent failure.
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iank
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| posted on 4/10/13 at 12:19 PM |
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Try http://www.tube-bender.co.uk/roll_cage.html
Not used them myself yet, but others have had good results.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 4/10/13 at 12:41 PM |
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I used an MX5 roll bar, cut about 4" out of the middle to make it narrower to fit the Locost, fitted about 30cm of 5mm seamless down the centre,
drilled either side to 'spot' weld in a few places, then seam welded around the butt joint.
I already had the roll bar but never fitted it to the MX5 so it was a nice cheap option 
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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andyps
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| posted on 4/10/13 at 05:49 PM |
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I've got one, there are pictures in my photo archive, let me know if you are interested.
Andy
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less
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Thebig25
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| posted on 4/10/13 at 08:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by andyps
I've got one, there are pictures in my photo archive, let me know if you are interested.
U2U sent.
My Thunderace BEC build blog
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andyps
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| posted on 4/10/13 at 08:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Thebig25
quote:
Originally posted by andyps
I've got one, there are pictures in my photo archive, let me know if you are interested.
U2U sent.
Replied!
Andy
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less
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bill132hotrod
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| posted on 4/10/13 at 11:54 PM |
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Roll bar
There is one on eBay £29 item number 221292178418.
PERSEVERANCE is the word of the week. Stick with it the results are SWEET.
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kj
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| posted on 5/10/13 at 07:00 AM |
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I have a pair in my my archive which are painted black £25 + p&p for the pair. The have plates on the bottom and if trimmed these woul bolt into
the floor and be tall enough or could be cut to suit.
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Think about it, think about it again and then do it.
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phelpsa
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| posted on 5/10/13 at 10:06 AM |
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I have an MSA spec one made by Stuart Taylor in my loft. £80?
 
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[Edited on 5-10-13 by phelpsa]
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Thebig25
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| posted on 6/10/13 at 09:25 PM |
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Item now sourced from a member on here. Thanks!
My Thunderace BEC build blog
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dhutch
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| posted on 7/10/13 at 06:21 AM |
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I got mine from Martin Keenan of MK fame, who having sold the company, now works from home and his extensive garages.
http://www.mkengineering.co.uk/contact.htm
Daniel
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