slngsht Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 through the foggy parts of my mind (there are lots of those), I'm starting to see a little creation... kinda sounds like a high revving mofo too. of the middi single seat variety. :leaving: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1 Seven Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 You are going to have to help us see a little further through the fog than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locostv8 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 ???? http://locostusa.com/forums/files/dsc00720s_668.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locostv8 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 ???? http://locostusa.com/forums/files/dsc00720s_668.jpg Dreams for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 8, 2007 Author Share Posted August 8, 2007 ???? http://locostusa.com/forums/files/dsc00720s_668.jpg :nonod: More like a formula SAE type of contraption. Of course there is no NEED for such a thing, but I think there is a WANT. And this is not to replace the Rotus, although the vette will surely have to go :cry: Not in the immediate future anyway, but I've been doing some reading, and that almost always results in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 8, 2007 Author Share Posted August 8, 2007 ???? http://locostusa.com/forums/files/dsc00720s_668.jpg Dreams for sale. :nonod: More of a FSAE variety. Of course, there is no NEED for such a thing, but I'm beginning to feel a WANT It wouldn't replace the Rotus (wouldn't be a seven), and if I do it, the vette will have to go :cry: Not in the immediate future anyway, but I've been reading, and when I read, there is trouble ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 T-rex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 can we have a USA7s.org east mid-atlantic FSAE car that we collectively own, tune, and "campaign"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1 Seven Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 More of a FSAE variety. Of course, there is no NEED for such a thing, but I'm beginning to feel a WANT It wouldn't replace the Rotus (wouldn't be a seven), and if I do it, the vette will have to go :cry: Not in the immediate future anyway, but I've been reading, and when I read, there is trouble ahead. Cool. For a second there, I thought that you had read my mind and were talking about the F1000 car that I plan to design and build for the next project... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 8, 2007 Author Share Posted August 8, 2007 can we have a USA7s.org east mid-atlantic FSAE car that we collectively own, tune, and "campaign"? That'd be sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 8, 2007 Author Share Posted August 8, 2007 Cool. For a second there, I thought that you had read my mind and were talking about the F1000 car that I plan to design and build for the next project... F1000 is pretty sweet. Of course, when I say FSAE, I don't really mean those specs... I mean, who would build a car like that, and only put a 600cc motor in there? :crazy: Actually, since I don't ever plan to race in any sanctioned series, I just want to build something fun. Busa engine comes to mind, but it's so damn expensive after the sump and all that. Maybe the R1 or another 750cc to 1L engine. Also minimalist body work... F1000 probably requires way more body work than I could handle. An air cooled 2 stroker, skip the diff (I don't know if this would fly) would be pretty awesome to try too, but I'm not familiar with what's in the market. Talk about super lightness. Basically an overgrown gokart with actual suspension and roll/safety structure. Anyway, at this point, I'm just taking mental notes. Looking through the dp1 site, it is both fasinating and discouraging how much work goes into a properly designed and built car - although mine will be definitely more "backyard" than that kind of effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusaLoco Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Actually, since I don't ever plan to race in any sanctioned series, I just want to build something fun. Busa engine comes to mind, but it's so damn expensive after the sump and all that. Actually the sump issue isn't such a big or expensive thing! ... Take a look at this http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/442057696_Koenig Busa Pan with Swivel pick up.jpg It's a Koenig Low Profile Oil Pan with a "Swivel" Pick up. ... Won't break the bank either!...($444.05) http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=1317016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 8, 2007 Author Share Posted August 8, 2007 Excellent. that's good to know. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralfaz Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Something like the MK Sprint R? http://www.mkdevelopments.co.uk/ This was an idea I was playing with.. http://locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2262 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 8, 2007 Author Share Posted August 8, 2007 Something like the MK Sprint R? http://www.mkdevelopments.co.uk/ This was an idea I was playing with.. http://locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2262 I admire your sketchup skills :thumbs: I'm going to try playing with solidworks a little bit, and see how that turns out. Do you have any plans for how to bend those tubes? The mkdevelopments car is pretty much along the lines of what I had in mind. Pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon W. Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 You can bend them with a hicost or locost bender. Locost version: http://usera.imagecave.com/jawinter/2007-03-11-01.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon W. Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 You can bend them with a hicost or locost bender. Locost version: http://usera.imagecave.com/jawinter/2007-03-11-01.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 8, 2007 Author Share Posted August 8, 2007 I vaguely recall seeing you post some details on that somewhere. do you have a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon W. Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 pp. 4 & 5 of my Atom build http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1503&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 pp. 4 & 5 of my Atom build http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1503&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=60 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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