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Author: Subject: Need a taller nosecone.........suggestions please!
Mad Scientist

posted on 28/11/03 at 06:48 PM Reply With Quote
Need a taller nosecone.........suggestions please!

Hi there!

I need a taller nosecone for my book chassis. I bought a Robin Hood Lolocost one in the early stages of my build but its not tall enough. I need it to be about 9 inches above the top rails to clear my Crossflow. I can't lower the engine anymore as the sump only has 4 inches clearance now! Does anyone make a taller cone?

Cheers.

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Mark Allanson

posted on 28/11/03 at 07:50 PM Reply With Quote
Can't you just raise the nosecone to the desired height? It's what most of us have done when using a Pinto in a book chassis





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Mad Scientist

posted on 28/11/03 at 08:06 PM Reply With Quote
Suppose so. Has anyone got any pictures of how to fill the gap between chassis rail and nosecone?
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JohnN

posted on 28/11/03 at 08:09 PM Reply With Quote
Hi,

Simple, Luego velocity nosecone, approx. 245mm, 9.5" above top chassis rails. Excellent quality piece of fibreglass.

JohnN

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Hugh Paterson

posted on 28/11/03 at 08:12 PM Reply With Quote
Taller nosecone

Im sure someone will be able to point out a supplier of a taller nosecone, but its simple to extend the height by slitting it along its length and filling in the required extension to produce a plug for a new mould (although some people dont want the hassle) not a big job though.
Shug.

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Mad Scientist

posted on 1/12/03 at 02:34 PM Reply With Quote
So is the Velocity the same width as the book chassis? It would be ideal if thats the case.
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ned

posted on 1/12/03 at 04:07 PM Reply With Quote
a velocity is a book sized chassis, only it has taller bodywork to accomodate taller engines and has IRS at the back.

Ned.

[Edited on 1/12/03 by ned]





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locoboy

posted on 1/12/03 at 04:33 PM Reply With Quote
Surely you could lop a bit off the sump and go for not such a tall nose?





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Mad Scientist

posted on 1/12/03 at 06:27 PM Reply With Quote
Why? Do you think it will look pants?
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Mark Allanson

posted on 1/12/03 at 08:49 PM Reply With Quote
You are going to have to chop your sump in any case





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scutter

posted on 1/12/03 at 09:24 PM Reply With Quote
Aren't GTS tuning doing taller fibreglass for their de-deon chassis.

I'd call Darren and ask him, or wait probably be replying in a mo.

Dan.

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