gsand
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posted on 22/11/03 at 09:02 AM |
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Full-bodied Locost?
Just wondering if its ever been done, as in a complete f/g body over a Locost chassis.
Its just that i'm thinking of endless possibilities for my new car, and considering just dropping a body similar to a Quantum Napier over a
widened, lenghted Locost.
4st Insanity
Maybee i should start wearing a Welding mask.....
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Hugh Paterson
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posted on 22/11/03 at 09:43 AM |
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Full bodied car
Mmmmmm great minds think alike, wuz contemplating the very same subject the other day, had thought of the lotus 11 type body but looks a bit
"old hat". I have a vision but not got space to do the jig yet for the plug yet I need to clear some space and move some boat moulds
about a bit, but its on the list of things to do 2004. However I suspect to get the proportions looking right the car might need to be a wee bit
longer. Then again when ya look at the Lmp lookalikes why bother going to all that trouble it might just be as well with a fresh sheet of
paper
Shug.
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MikeR
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posted on 22/11/03 at 10:07 AM |
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Could i suggest checking out darrens Courgar Racing Web Site- he's selling the triton lotus 11 type
body.
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chrisg
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posted on 22/11/03 at 11:55 AM |
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The WLR is built on a modified MK Indy chassis
Link
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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Hugh Paterson
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posted on 22/11/03 at 02:14 PM |
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Chris and Mike
Looked at them already, nice as the 11 is its still dated, and notwithstanding the cost of producing a decent plug/mould I HATE buying someone elses
stuff if I think I can do it myself. The trick is a) finding the time b) producing somthing that make u go instead of a big bit of jobbie u all
laugh at
Shug.
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greggors84
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posted on 22/11/03 at 06:05 PM |
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Depends the reason u want people to go
The onyx fastcat in Novs Which Kit certainly made me go . Probably not for the right reason!
Chris
The Magnificent 7!
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Stu16v
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posted on 22/11/03 at 06:16 PM |
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A car that has fell out of the ugly tree, and hit every branch on the way down.
IMHO......
Dont just build it.....make it!
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Hugh Paterson
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posted on 22/11/03 at 06:35 PM |
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Onyx Fastcat
No kidding, thats NOT the jawdropping look I want
Shug.
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Simon
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posted on 22/11/03 at 11:09 PM |
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Can't believe they've actually sold any of these
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=998
Was hoping we'd seen the last of that car!
ATB
Simon
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gsand
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posted on 23/11/03 at 11:12 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by chrisg
The WLR is built on a modified MK Indy chassis
Link
Cheers
Chris
OMG
ThaT is SOOOOOO nice!!!!
Right then, I think im set on my new design.... Locost 8" wider, 4" longer with a copy of the WLR bodywork
(BTW, ive sort of come to the conclusion that a full Le Mans replica is just too much for the street, because that is mainly what my car will
be used for..
4st Insanity
Maybee i should start wearing a Welding mask.....
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ned
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posted on 24/11/03 at 10:57 AM |
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I found this pic a while back, don't have any more details than whats in the pic. the body is apparantly dropped over a standard westfield
chassis (which isn't too different from a locost)
Ned.
full bodied westfield
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Hugh Paterson
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posted on 24/11/03 at 04:33 PM |
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Ned
Possibly somthing they knocked up to try and sell some for the sports 2000 series, looks good though dont know how robust it would be in use.
Shuggie
[Edited on 24/11/03 by Hugh Paterson]
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Noodle
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posted on 24/11/03 at 08:54 PM |
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Onyx Fastcat
Mmmmm.
Not only does it look like a steaming pile of freshly excreted shyte, it's front wheel drive. Poor thing. Never stood a chance.
The design deities were clearly angered that day and decided to wreak a viscious, painful and sadistic revenge on mankind. Designed by beating
plasticine with a shitty stick.
Neil.
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chrisg
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posted on 24/11/03 at 11:35 PM |
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Come on Noodle, off the fence, do you like it or not???
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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