- •1.0 Introduction
- •2.0 General results for space frames and ladder frames
- •3.0 The Locost Chassis
- •4.0 Larger engines in the Locost chassis
- •Slightly bigger engines: 1.6 to 2.0
- •Large engines: 2.0 to Rover v8
- •5.0 Regarding ladder frames
- •6.0 A list of chassis analysis and quoted results
- •7.0 A design checklist for space frames and ladder frames
- •8.0 Locost book errors
- •9.0 Suspension Geometry
- •10.0 Deon tubes
- •11.0 Internet resources
11.0 Internet resources
Try these websites for further information.
A lowcost discussion group. A lot of information has been posted on this site. Try the search facility.
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/
This site is about the creation of a new kit car called the Meerkat. A lot of information about bodywork.
http://www.desicodesign.com/meerkat/
This site is about the creation of a bike engined car. The design features a good example of a space frame chassis.
http://www.projectlmp.com/
The McSorley site has a lot of information regarding the lowcost car. The site includes a downloadable set of drawings and a cutting list for chassis tubes.
http://www.mcsorley.net/locost/
This site shows the design and build of a unique Seven style car.
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/7630/index.html
This site is about the creation of a mid engined car.
http://www.kimini.com/
This site is a comprehensive build diary of a mid engined car. Bodywork and chassis design is featured.
http://www.grabercars.com/Mambosite/index.php
This site is especially handy for Australian builders of the lowcost and contains plenty of handy information for lowcost and special car builders.
http://locost7.info/
Modifications to the Ultima chassis to improve its torsional stiffness are dealt with on this site. It is interesting to see how effective adding bracing around the engine bay is.
http://www.ultimav12.ca/
A lowcost discussion group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/
A listing of part weights is given on this site for Seven type cars
http://www.fluke-motorsport.co.uk/weight/index.html
This forum includes a kit car section.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/
This site contains a lot of information about a car build project.
http://www.statikdesign.com/scratchbuilt/
