Deman SR7

[Jackal]

No affiliation.

 

http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-other-Deman-SR7-W0QQAdIdZ356697397

[ayseven]

Ah yes, another of us who gave up. I didn't, but many did. Good deal for someone.

[shiva]

Same body color as mine! Hope this one will get a good home!

[a.moore]

http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=1891

 

Here is his build log incase anyone is interested.

[MBEARDEN]

I really envy guys that have the skills and tools to build a car from pieces...much less the time...but I know that guy is not me...he has been working on this car since at least 2007. I wonder how many Locosts are sitting in garages and only partly complete...lots, I would bet.

[ayseven]

I wouldn't be too impressed. There are a few bad ones out there. But I have to say, that it just requires a dedicated space, and a huge amount of patience (which I have never been known for). And a love of looking on Fleabay. It's not much different that going to school really; most free time is spent in the garage tinkering instead of studying.

[stevengilo]

Can you get any parts for the Deman? Any idea who bought the rights to the car and if they will be amking any more or helping with parts that are specific to the car? Would love to hear from some owners of Demans.

[ayseven]

Parts for the car? Surely you must be joking! All parts except chassis, and wishbones were sourced separately. Some may have been included, but all needed fabricating and fiddling, prior to fitting properly. There is, and never was, any after purchase service. Consider the cars English MK's, with MX5 IRS running gear. Anything that fits those, will fit these (bodywork etc) Some Demans were with T'Bird running gear, but this was changed to accommodate different engines (besides bike engines). Mine is all MX5 (hubs, brakes, diff, half shafts)

 

I'm here for any questions!

 

Deman was much closer to a Locost than a "kit". In other words, not like getting everything in a box and putting it together like a big jigsaw puzzle; much more complicated than that. But doable!! I did it after all, but not before a LOT of online and phone help from builders in Canada and England. As an example, I couldn't figure out how to route the brake lines included in the boxes; I used lines from Canadian Tire, with ends on, so minimal flaring was required (although some was).

 

phoffen2001@yahoo.com

 

It is NOT like owning a Caterham, where you call Caterham for parts and you put them on. You have to figure it all out yourself.

 

Rich

[shiva]

I know the frame jig of the SR7 currently is in the care of Len at Brittanicar in montreal.

 

He doesn't have much time but he could/can build a frame for anyone willing to build a SR7.

 

As for the body, you're probably out of luck. Mostly hoping and trying to figured out which other kind body can fit on it.

 

Suspension arms? probably could be build with the frame too.

The front suspension design isn't really optimal with a 2.09 motion ratio. But you can tune around it with firmer springs.

 

You'd still have to source your hubs and shocks and steering-rack etc...

 

So all in all, it's a good starting base for a locost. For someone that doesn't want to build a frame from scratch.

 

The MX5 hubs, brakes, diff and axles makes it easy to swap and upgrade some parts. Mine has a SR20DET engine in it for some serious (for a 4cyl 2.0 engine) power.

 

Awesome to drive!

[ayseven]

MK Sportscars or anything that fits a locost, will fit a Deman. The problem here in North America is that, other than Kinetic Vehicles in Oregon, body parts have to be shipped from the UK, at great expense. MK does have an agent in Florida.

 

The flared side panels on your car, Shiva, are custom, and would have to be done by the builder or farm it out, if he doesn't want to do it.

 

So it isn't a kit per se, as in Birkin, C'ham, Brunton Stalker and the like. I am sure Len would make someone a chassis and wishbones, but that is about it.