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OT: Atom-inspired |
Rand |
Jan 7 2010, 08:57 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Has anyone here built a Locost? Or thought about building something more like the Ariel Atom? I would love to some day.
There are some resources out there. Here's just one: http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic....f=18&t=7573 |
championgt1 |
Jan 7 2010, 10:02 PM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! Group: Members Posts: 2,680 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
A guy I work with saw one on the freeway going through Seattle the other day.
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plymouth37 |
Jan 7 2010, 10:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
The first thing I thought the first time I saw an Atom was " I could build that!" I would love to make an Atom like tube chassis/body street monster.
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Rand |
Jan 7 2010, 10:41 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
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Rand |
Jan 7 2010, 10:43 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
The first thing I thought the first time I saw an Atom was " I could build that!" I would love to make an Atom like tube chassis/body street monster. Right, and it could be done pretty cheap. As far as I'm concerned, engineering the suspension is the most complex part of it. I figure just adapt something from a good donor car. Powerplants... Hmm.... Honda, Subaru, rotary, Hyabusa, aircooled? |
plymouth37 |
Jan 7 2010, 10:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
You really could power it with anything, I would love to stuff Radical Racing's 'Busa based V8 in one!
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Rand |
Jan 7 2010, 11:06 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
You really could power it with anything, I would love to stuff Radical Racing's 'Busa based V8 in one! True. 50hp would be a blast in something like this! Ooooh boy. Crazy potential. "Radical" opens a whole new tangent to this topic. No limits with this. Personally, I want to see what can be done at minimal cost though. Considering you could keep the weight of this car in triple digits, what powerplant can provide the most power to weight cheaply? Rotary keeps coming to mind. Then again, aircooled appeals to me. |
Solo914 |
Jan 8 2010, 12:14 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 266 Joined: 6-March 06 From: Redmond, WA Member No.: 5,678 Region Association: None |
My dad bought a miata as a donor for a locost project. He was going to start on it this winter but then he realized he had to many projects to finish and ended up fixing/restoring the donor and car and now its for sale.
I REALLY REALLY want to make my own version of a locost, maybe a mid-engine version with Suby STI motor or something. Kyle |
plymouth37 |
Jan 8 2010, 01:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Personally, I want to see what can be done at minimal cost though. Considering you could keep the weight of this car in triple digits, what powerplant can provide the most power to weight cheaply? Honda S2000 engines rev like hell and are getting moderately affordable. A 911 or a hopped up Beetle drivetrain is tempting too. |
BIGKAT_83 |
Jan 8 2010, 08:34 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,798 Joined: 25-January 03 From: Way down south Bogart,GA Member No.: 194 Region Association: South East States |
Check this thread out. Mid engine using a fwd Honda engine transaxle. This is the guy that built the carbon fiber mini cooper that was in grassroots motorsports magazine a few years ago. Makes me want to throw rocks at my stuff.
http://www.midlana.com/ Bob |
VaccaRabite |
Jan 8 2010, 08:43 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,554 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Why don't you just get Ron Champion's book and use the plans he lays out? (~$120 used from amazon.)
Or this one: http://www.amazon.com/Build-Your-Own-Sport.../ref=pd_sim_b_2 Build Your Own Sports Car: On a Budget [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover) under $22, by Chris Gibbs. Or this one by Keith Tanner for $20. How to Build a Cheap Sports Car (Motorbooks Workshop) It is written for US builders, using the Miata as the donor vehicle. |
914junkie |
Jan 9 2014, 02:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 167 Joined: 14-December 08 Member No.: 9,848 Region Association: None |
Wow, 2010, this is an old thread but it's the only thing I found when I ran a search for the topic. So what I've been thinking about is building a budget, mid engine "road rail" using a 914 motor/trans and maybe some of the suspension. Rear trailing arms maybe even use the front 914/911 suspension if there is a way to make it work. I thought a low profile, mid engine sand rail frame would be a good start. Slam it down low with some big Porsche wheels/brakes,911/944 stuff maybe. Of course the drive train options are endless but a 120 hp 2.0 type IV/ 901 in a 1200 lb buggy would be a hoot! It would be a fun project. Thoughts? Ideas? ~ Paul
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bulitt |
Jan 9 2014, 06:12 AM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
Go for it! Those things sell for 56k$ plus tax (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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rick 918-S |
Jan 9 2014, 09:23 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,680 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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rhodyguy |
Jan 9 2014, 09:25 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
JDM RB20 or 25DET.
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