a.moore

http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=1891 Here is his build log incase anyone is interested.

Never tried it myself but I've heard of people using a ton of zip-ties to compress the spring wind by wind.

That is awesome. At a quick glance its hard to tell the chassis from the real thing. What is going to power it?

That is awesome. Are you strapped in or just hanging on for dear life?

Looks like a fun day.

I always thought having the valve covers protruding from the side of the body would be kind of a cool look assuming the engine would fit past the chassis tubes. I've been meaning to measure the width of the engine in my STI for comparative purposes - no way I'd ever pay the street price of an STI drivetrain but its always interesting to look. I would figure this new engine wouldn't be much wider especially since it still has to fit between the production car's strut towers and there isn't exactly a lot of extra space with the current EJ family. If there was a decent RWD transmission option the current SOHC 2.5Ls at ~175 hp would be a fun choice. Wonder if the EJ and the new engine will share the same bellhousing pattern?

Great looking car. I just looked through my policy and didn't see anything that specifically forbid track days. I just see where they tell you should you race/do track days and something happens, you won't be covered.

Any chance a ground loosened or a vacuum line developed a leak? How do the plugs look?

You mentioned refilling the fuel cell- does this cell have foam by any chance?

Looked at Tilton's webpage - so that is like a sportbike clutch right?

I hit a doe with the Locost earlier this year. Between the sound of my car skidding and me probably yelling the doe tried to pull a 180, slid on the pavement, and basically ended up head level with the right front tire. The Locost was undamaged aside from some puke. Can't say as much for the deer. The thoughts of even a doe going over the hood makes me cringe.....a full cage is going in this winter. Glad to hear your experienced ended better.

Don't forget the Taurus - truly a great car........... if you know nothing about cars.

I hear ya. PA has no lenience on windshields either yet other states don't even require a windshield. Its AS1 safety glass at least 12" tall (or 7" for street rods) or no car. The worst part is 12" is a little too tall for a 7 and looks kind of disproportional compared to the rest of the car.

I'll be there on the 23rd with the Locost.

This is what I love the 7 community - very few people seem to care about pedigree or see it as a dividing factor. Its all about the experience of driving and ownership.

Looks like a fun project.

Went autocrossing on Saturday - the weatherman said we were supposed to get thunderstorms and rain all day (just like he had said we were getting for the past week). I called his bluff; it sprinkled for about 15 minutes and it was an otherwise fantastic day of driving.

"Thank you sir may I have another?" :rofl:

That set up looks sweet. I like it. Which alternator and tensioner are you using?

Scratch all of PA off of the list. :rofl:

Sorry I'm still not used to having a drivable car...I guess that logic explains why I've taken a liking to assembling my own ECU when I've never enjoyed electronics before. I tried the whole "drive on a nice winter day" thing and ended up with a hole in the oil pan (stupid PA roads). I guess thats a sign to park it for the winter.

Videos like this are some form of cruel and unusual punishment for us northerners...I envy those of you who are able to drive right now. Its been below freezing for several weeks and now everything is covered in salt.

If removing that tube did reduce rigidity, Caterham got it back and more by adding the diagonals within the engine bay (the ones commonly left out since they interfere with the engine block, exhaust, and intake). Its surprising how much those stiffen that whole bay. These tubes also provide a good load patch to a structural transmission tunnel which acts as a torque box or a backbone.

You know I do have some pictures of the back of a Caterham that is the same color as yours with OH plates. Seeing as its rare enough to see one 7 of any marque at any given time in Western PA, I am going to bet it was yours. I remember several people hanging out around their Locost while we were talking but I honestly do not remember any other details. Regardless I will be attending the 2011 event.

If it is a requirement that you have it for the defroster, then it heats fine. If you want something to actually warm the occupants, don't bother. I have the one in the first link (Harbor Freight sells it regularly for $9.99 btw). Calling it a heater is a bit optimistic.