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Replica Locost7 from Russia
Vetvrach - 23/8/09 at 06:23 PM

Hi, freinds
i have to present my Locost7. I worked on this car last 3 years. I took ing. motor & manual transmission from Lada

blakep82 - 23/8/09 at 06:35 PM

good work
also like the matching outfit, and matching flower bed in the background

clairetoo - 23/8/09 at 06:44 PM

omega0684 - 23/8/09 at 06:51 PM

can we get some more shots of the lada engine

mookaloid - 23/8/09 at 06:55 PM

Welcome to the site

mackei23b - 23/8/09 at 06:58 PM

Well done, looking good.

Cheers

Ian

lotusmadandy - 23/8/09 at 07:19 PM

Welcome and well done.As above
can we have some more pics please
where do you live in russia?
I have family there.

Andy

RichardK - 23/8/09 at 07:29 PM

Thats different, nice to see some creative building.

Welcome to the site by the way.

Regards

Rich

Vetvrach - 23/8/09 at 07:32 PM

quote:
Originally posted by lotusmadandy
Welcome and well done.As above
can we have some more pics please
where do you live in russia?
I have family there.

Andy

I live in Moscow.

myke pocock - 23/8/09 at 07:35 PM

Is it solid rear axle? I am lead to believe that the Lada back axle is dimensionally identical to the Escort, that the Escort prop flange will fit the diff and that it has needle roller bearings and alloy drums. Therefore superior to the Ford axle. Anyone verify this?

Vetvrach - 23/8/09 at 07:40 PM

quote:
Originally posted by myke pocock
Is it solid rear axle? I am lead to believe that the Lada back axle is dimensionally identical to the Escort, that the Escort prop flange will fit the diff and that it has needle roller bearings and alloy drums. Therefore superior to the Ford axle. Anyone verify this?

Rear axle from Lada as well

myke pocock - 23/8/09 at 07:49 PM

Ah, yes, just seen it on your site. Nice.

Vetvrach - 23/8/09 at 07:54 PM

Freinds,
i dont speak so good english. Actually there is 3 of us seating here and thinking how to answer everybody

There is Brake system, Fuel tank, steering colume, Wiring, clutch & shorting propeller shaft from Lada

richard thomas - 23/8/09 at 07:59 PM

Well done, it looks really good.

Is that the only one in Moscow?

Vetvrach - 23/8/09 at 08:07 PM

quote:
Originally posted by richard thomas
Well done, it looks really good.

Is that the only one in Moscow?


there is not so much projects like this in Russia. I am in first 5. I know all others.

dr-fastlane - 23/8/09 at 09:19 PM

welcome to locostbuilders!

The car looks really good. It’s good to see someone dare to take the adventure and building a car in Russia. Not the easiest country to do such project. Also did read your website, great work!

Must be a great feeling to drive it down the streets of Moscow (when it’s not to cold)

Greets Roy

[Edited on 23/8/09 by dr-fastlane]

[Edited on 23/8/09 by dr-fastlane]

blakep82 - 24/8/09 at 12:38 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Vetvrach
quote:
Originally posted by myke pocock
Is it solid rear axle? I am lead to believe that the Lada back axle is dimensionally identical to the Escort, that the Escort prop flange will fit the diff and that it has needle roller bearings and alloy drums. Therefore superior to the Ford axle. Anyone verify this?

Rear axle from Lada as well


certainly looks just like the 'english axle' from the ford escort. a good find! i wonder if the diff etc are the same? worth looking into

iiyama - 24/8/09 at 06:59 AM

Privet!! Kak dela?

Ti Machina krasivaya!!

Still learning so probably dosent make any sense!

CGILL - 24/8/09 at 07:36 AM

An escort head fits the lada housing if you make up a 3mm spacer.
Casting of side gears not quite as good as Ford item.
Nice and light though....
Early 3 series BMW discs (E28??) can be made of fit with a small spacer on the front uprights.
Gearboxes drop bearings easy, factory ones are soft, aftermarket ones do some justice.

daviep - 24/8/09 at 08:24 AM

Nice car, well done.

Regards
Davie