Kit suppliers

[Reason]

Well I think I have it narrowed it down after talking to a few people. I am going to buy/build a motorcycle powered Locost.

 

Upon searching the internet I could only find two companies/suppliers that still offered this kit in the United States (Westfield and MK Indy).

 

I was wondering if there were any more companies that offer these kits besides the two listed.

 

Thanks in advance!

[slngsht]

well, talk to andrew7, and jeff (somebody help me with Jeff's forum handle. i can't remember). Both did scratch build BEC.

 

You should really at least go for a ride in one (really more than one kind of seven) before you choose your path.

[Reason]

well, talk to andrew7, and jeff (somebody help me with Jeff's forum handle. i can't remember). Both did scratch build BEC.

 

You should really at least go for a ride in one (really more than one kind of seven) before you choose your path.

I did. There was a local guy near me in Sterling that had one the out the other while I was getting fuel. He gave me a test ride because I told him I was interested in one.

 

He isn't on the board (already asked) and he didn't seem too keen on joining either.

 

It is funny that you replied though because I was just writing up a message to you to schedule a date to get a ride.

[slngsht]

heh, Sunday is better for me than saturday - only if the weather is good.

 

what did you ride?

[slngsht]

You might as well see if you can sched with Michael D since he is on the right side of the river with me

[slngsht]

I did. There was a local guy near me in Sterling that had one the out the other while I was getting fuel. He gave me a test ride because I told him I was interested in one.

 

He isn't on the board (already asked) and he didn't seem too keen on joining either.

 

It is funny that you replied though because I was just writing up a message to you to schedule a date to get a ride.

hmmm. a guy in sterling? was it a bike engined car? If so, I have seen his car (when he was still building it). He actually put my car on the scales at a shop out there. I do not recall his name though. If that's him it's great that his car is on the road.

[Reason]

heh, Sunday is better for me than saturday - only if the weather is good.

 

what did you ride?

It was a Zetec powered Westfield. His was street legal (I don't plan on making mine street legal) but it was definitely a very interesting ride. I couldn't stop smiling and giggling like a little schoolgirl after it was over. Very nice gentleman though...probably in his late 40s.

 

I sent the PM saying Saturday but I can definitely do Sunday if that is better for you.

 

You might as well see if you can sched with Michael D since he is on the right side of the river with me

Yeah I am going to try and do both of those on the same day. You are reading my mind.

[Reason]

hmmm. a guy in sterling? was it a bike engined car? If so, I have seen his car (when he was still building it). He actually put my car on the scales at a shop out there. I do not recall his name though. If that's him it's great that his car is on the road.

Nah it wasn't a bike engined car...I wish it was though.

Edited April 7, 2010 by Reason

[11Budlite]

well, talk to andrew7, and jeff (somebody help me with Jeff's forum handle. i can't remember). Both did scratch build BEC.

 

You should really at least go for a ride in one (really more than one kind of seven) before you choose your path.

 

Jeff U's forum name is "R1 Seven". He has a nice write-up on his build here: [/url]http://www.underwood-racing.com/project_seven.htm

[Reason]

Jeff U's forum name is "R1 Seven". He has a nice write-up on his build here: [url=http://www.underwood-racing.com/project_seven.htm][/url]http://www.underwood-racing.com/project_seven.htm

Yeah I've read his build a few times now.

 

I also emailed him too so I am just waiting for him to reply.

Edited April 8, 2010 by Reason

[Hank]

Have you read my build diary? It's got my humor mixed throughout.

[Reason]

Have you read my build diary? It's got my humor mixed throughout.

Not to sound like a stalker but I have read your build diary about 10 times in the last couple weeks. Anytime I need something to cheer me up, I just go read your diary and it puts a smile on my face.

[Spaz]

Not to sound like a stalker but I have read your build diary about 10 times in the last couple weeks. Anytime I need something to cheer me up, I just go read your diary and it puts a smile on my face.

 

It's ok Reason, everyone stalks Hank. You do know, he is the Stig.

 

http://www.hanksmegabusa.com/images/070309/03.jpg

 

By the way, he is is not the American Stig

 

http://astrx.files.wordpress.com/2007/04/snapshot20070409234139.jpg

[Reason]

It's ok Reason, everyone stalks Hank. You do know, he is the Stig.

 

http://www.hanksmegabusa.com/images/070309/03.jpg

 

By the way, he is is not the American Stig

 

http://astrx.files.wordpress.com/2007/04/snapshot20070409234139.jpg

Too funny...I currently have one of his pictures as my desktop background.

 

This one:

 

http://www.hanksmegabusa.com/images/032710/08.jpg

[Spaz]

Too funny...I currently have one of his pictures as my desktop background.

 

This one:

 

http://www.hanksmegabusa.com/images/032710/08.jpg

 

If you had this picture as your desktop, you would be a stalker:

http://www.hanksmegabusa.com/images/032010/01.jpg

[Hank]

Stop it guys, you're making me blush!

[MHKflyer52]

If you had this picture as your desktop, you would be a stalker:

http://www.hanksmegabusa.com/images/032010/01.jpg

 

Now that is funny. :rofl:

[Reason]

If you had this picture as your desktop, you would be a stalker:

http://www.hanksmegabusa.com/images/032010/01.jpg

Good point! That would be a little weird.

Stop it guys, you're making me blush!

HAHA!

Now that is funny. :rofl:

I agree.

[DeanD3W]

DaveW, who is a member here too, posted a reply to Reason's parallel thread on the LocostUSA forum suggesting a Dax Rush... It sounds like he may be a dealer for Dax..?

 

I like the Dax well enough to post replies on both forums. It's a good looking car with some interesting options. The MK Indy is priced lower, but the Dax is well worth considering.

 

I especially like the non-bike-engined Dax Rush in the picture on the left... It took me a couple of months of looking at it before I realized that the rear fenders especially are definitely Dax Rush.

 

Dean

[Reason]

DaveW, who is a member here too, posted a reply to Reason's parallel thread on the LocostUSA forum suggesting a Dax Rush... It sounds like he may be a dealer for Dax..?

 

I like the Dax well enough to post replies on both forums. It's a good looking car with some interesting options. The MK Indy is priced lower, but the Dax is well worth considering.

 

I especially like the non-bike-engined Dax Rush in the picture on the left... It took me a couple of months of looking at it before I realized that the rear fenders especially are definitely Dax Rush.

 

Dean

Sent you a PM.