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turbolag

posted on 27/4/05 at 03:40 PM Reply With Quote
Locost with Sierra Donor

Hi Guys,

I'm going to build a Locost, as detailed in Ron Champions book. However, Escort MKII parts are becoming difficult to source so i'd like to use Sierra rear axle, diff, front hubs etc.
Has anyone else done this and does anyone know how the dimensions of the chassis design need to be changed to accomodate this?

Cheers,

Rich.





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flak monkey

posted on 27/4/05 at 03:49 PM Reply With Quote
Do a search on here and you will find that probably 80% of people are using Sierra donors.

Do you want to build as per book? or buy a kit. If you want to build then the book front end will do you, with different wishbones to suit the sierra uprights. There are plans for a de dion rear end that fits on the back of a book front end and that uses all the standard sierra bits on www.gtstuning.co.uk.

Welcome to the site btw

Cheers,
David





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zilspeed

posted on 27/4/05 at 03:50 PM Reply With Quote
Maybe best if you search the archives - using the words ""Sierra Donor Book Chassis".

It's all been covered mannnnnnny times before

P.S. Welcome

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turbolag

posted on 27/4/05 at 03:59 PM Reply With Quote
thanks for the prompt replies guys. I'll do the search you suggest.

cheers

Rich.





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DavidM

posted on 27/4/05 at 05:59 PM Reply With Quote
Why not come along to the Northants group meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

You'd be very welcome.

Good luck with your build.

David

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turbolag

posted on 28/4/05 at 01:10 PM Reply With Quote
Cheers David. I might well do that (I work in Northampton anyway, at Weston Favell nick). Where is the venue? I've got a mate with a Westfield who'd also be keen to tag along.

Rich.





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DavidM

posted on 29/4/05 at 12:51 AM Reply With Quote
We meet at Overstone Manor, along the road between Ecton and Sywell. Usually around 8:00 to 8:30.

Hope to see you there.

David





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