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stevebubs

posted on 6/2/09 at 07:21 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by chrisg
Yes, the details of the diff conversion will be in the book, hopefully there will be a FWD diff in as well for all the old ladies who complain that there aren't any Sierra bits left.

There should be a supplier that can do the both diff conversions by the time the book comes out for those who don't fancy it, priced at about £500


[Edited on 27/1/09 by chrisg]


I believe Sylva can already provide a conversion kit for a FWD diff - as used in the Riot

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stevebubs

posted on 6/2/09 at 07:23 PM Reply With Quote
and a quick google came up with this supplier...

http://www.westgarage.co.uk/services/chain/chaindrives.html

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iank

posted on 6/2/09 at 08:09 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
quote:
Originally posted by chrisg
Yes, the details of the diff conversion will be in the book, hopefully there will be a FWD diff in as well for all the old ladies who complain that there aren't any Sierra bits left.

There should be a supplier that can do the both diff conversions by the time the book comes out for those who don't fancy it, priced at about £500


[Edited on 27/1/09 by chrisg]


I believe Sylva can already provide a conversion kit for a FWD diff - as used in the Riot


Fiesta diff and driveshafts
ref http://www.sylva.co.uk/riotR1.html





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minitici

posted on 6/2/09 at 09:26 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
and a quick google came up with this supplier...

http://www.westgarage.co.uk/services/chain/chaindrives.html




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Omni

posted on 6/2/09 at 10:06 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by minitici
quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
and a quick google came up with this supplier...

http://www.westgarage.co.uk/services/chain/chaindrives.html






Do you do discount for locosters


(Gotta be cheaky sometimes )

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Cobra289

posted on 15/2/09 at 11:05 PM Reply With Quote
Wow!
Something has leak.
Looks....... Hem! I know how it looks, just gorgeous.

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Cobra289 [Carlos]






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chrisg

posted on 16/2/09 at 11:07 AM Reply With Quote
Yeah, suprised me too Carlos!!

Cheers

Chris





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Triton

posted on 17/2/09 at 09:54 AM Reply With Quote
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Yeah, suprised me too Carlos!!

Cheers

Chris


I second that mate....





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Cobra289

posted on 17/2/09 at 12:21 PM Reply With Quote
Hi,
Don't worry it is for the good cause, I have put a link at the Spanish forum [very small forum] but every one has appreciate the concept.

Some of them did ask if the book will be translated to Spanish Language like the "Ron Champion" book.

At the other hand I can say that my son has started to build the locost. You can find the thread with lots of pictures here:

LCCT

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ceebmoj

posted on 19/2/09 at 08:30 AM Reply With Quote
hi there,

is a release date for the book set?

blake






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iank

posted on 19/2/09 at 09:05 AM Reply With Quote
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hi there,

is a release date for the book set?

blake


Information on Amazon says Feb 2010





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ceebmoj

posted on 25/2/09 at 03:45 PM Reply With Quote
I figured from the thread that the book release was going to be much sooner than that are ther any pictures or other information available

ceebmoj






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garage19

posted on 1/3/09 at 07:58 PM Reply With Quote
Chris,

Is it going to be a metro rack? They can be shortened right down.

As for chain diffs, if you use the diff from a ford fiesta /escort (BC box) they come with one driveshaft that is a hollow tube.

If you get another hollow one for the other side they are very easy to shorten and because of the bigger diameter are still very strong once modded. This was recomended to me by Ian Scott of Megapin (serious hill climb single seater) fame.






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garage19

posted on 1/3/09 at 07:58 PM Reply With Quote
Chris,

Is it going to be a metro rack? They can be shortened right down.

As for chain diffs, if you use the diff from a ford fiesta /escort (BC box) they come with one driveshaft that is a hollow tube.

If you get another hollow one for the other side they are very easy to shorten and because of the bigger diameter are still very strong once modded. This was recomended to me by Ian Scott of Megapin (serious hill climb single seater) fame.






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alistairolsen

posted on 22/3/09 at 11:38 AM Reply With Quote
any figures for an all up weight yet?

looks like a cracking project tho!

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filiperosa

posted on 24/3/09 at 03:54 PM Reply With Quote
looks great
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chrisg

posted on 25/3/09 at 02:01 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks for the comments chaps, I'll try to answer some of the questions.

Release date - We're aiming for Jan/Feb 2010, it might be earlier depending on the IVA and testing program, as you'll appreciate it's got to be right before we publish.

A Spanish version? Hopefully. I'm still looking for a Spanish publisher for the Roadster book, any suggestions welcome.

The rack is a Fiat item and the Ford diff is one of the ones I'm looking at - this will have to wait untill the protoype is up and running though.

Weight? I dunno!

The prototype is likely to be a little heavier than following cars, I've used slightly thicker box section, because of the possibility of having to make modifications and steel wheels because I like the look of them!

Cheers

Chris





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jabbahutt

posted on 25/3/09 at 03:48 PM Reply With Quote
yep it looks the business. Definately one for the Amazon pre order.






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Ninehigh

posted on 27/3/09 at 02:41 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by chrisg
Yes, the details of the diff conversion will be in the book, hopefully there will be a FWD diff in as well for all the old ladies who complain that there aren't any Sierra bits left.


That's because there aren't! Any decent Sierras out there now should be kept as such due to them being rare (rare is cool)

Would we be able to fit a fwd engine in? Would be nice to have the choice from a Cinqueceienitio (tinbox) engine upwards






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jabbahutt

posted on 24/4/09 at 10:42 AM Reply With Quote
Quick question Chris. As when the Roadster book came out will there be a company offering pre fabricated chassis/ suspension packages etc for those whose welding/fabricating skills aren't really up to the job?






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3GEComponents

posted on 24/4/09 at 12:00 PM Reply With Quote
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Quick question Chris. As when the Roadster book came out will there be a company offering pre fabricated chassis/ suspension packages etc for those whose welding/fabricating skills aren't really up to the job?


Yep, everything from indiviual plates up to fabricated wishbones & chassis.

Regards

John






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jabbahutt

posted on 24/4/09 at 02:32 PM Reply With Quote
Excellent news, cheers John. do you have an idea when you'll be able to provide rough ideas on costs for such items?






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3GEComponents

posted on 24/4/09 at 03:25 PM Reply With Quote
Not until the book is released, as soon as it is, the web pages will be viewable. Until then it would be unfair to Chris.

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John






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Triton

posted on 24/4/09 at 06:11 PM Reply With Quote
And for those not keen on making their own body for the beastie we will be offering the fibreglass panels as per the book...same as 3ge though, have to wait for the release of said book..





My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.

www.tritonraceseats.com

www.hairyhedgehog.com

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DIY Si

posted on 24/4/09 at 07:18 PM Reply With Quote
Still no sneaky pics then Triton?





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