http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/ Forum for theoretical discussion of construction and modification of Lotus 7 type sports cars and related specials. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:54:17 GMT Jack McCornack http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6476 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6476 Hey, I'm over here too! I just haven't had much theoretical to say lately. My diesel is probably not what your're looking for, it's built for maximum fuel Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:31:30 GMT Josh http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6475 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6475 Mike, There's a guy over on the locostusa.com forums that is building/has built a diesel locost. You might stop over and ask him any questions. --JOsh Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:00:15 GMT mike http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6474 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6474 i hear what your saying about that car. the reason i am looking at a diesel is that one of it's many uses would be for my wife to use it to pull her little Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:24:53 GMT Staffan Vilcans http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6473 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6473 ... It's the VW Golf Mk1, right? A bit old but if it runs it should be OK. A bit sad to wreck a car that is somewhat of a classic, but... The engine would have Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:13:33 GMT mike http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6472 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6472 I am leaning towards a diesel vw rabbit as a donar car, can anyone come up with a reason why the rabbit would not be a decent choice? especialy one with a Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:31:32 GMT James Hughes http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6471 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6471 Wow, $2/gallon. It's just about $10/gallon here in the UK... (£1.19/litre) and going up daily. James Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:56:13 GMT Philip Cassel http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6470 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6470 The point about using '70's & '80's engines works well for simplicity, ease of service, and Locost: the major concern is that of emissions standards. I have Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:55:22 GMT Raymond McGill http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6469 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6469 Your reply emphasizes my point. I am used to shopping for a family of five, three of which are teenagers. I was envisioning a trip to Costco/SamsClub in a Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:42:01 GMT mike http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6468 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6468 I have been able to get by using the title of the donor, a 1980 nissan 210, which helps with inspections as it is over 25 yrs old and does not need an Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:12:36 GMT Staffan Vilcans http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6467 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6467 ... There are two seats so you could put your shopping in the passenger seat. You could also build a small trunk in the rear. -- May the chuntey be with you... Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:22:04 GMT Raymond McGill http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6466 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6466 Shopping? There is barely enough room for the driver. No bags. Not even a bag of marshmallows. Build it anyway for yourself and give her your current car :) Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:36:22 GMT mike http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6465 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6465 can anyone tell me what the brickwalls are going to be that will stop me from using an 80's era engine (4 cyl from an econobox, but not a smoker) in texas? i Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:01:06 GMT Peter Meline http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6464 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6464 Lew, The web page has altered the address I sent you The last bit of the address has changed from "com" to "comings" I will put the correct e mail address in Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:52:16 GMT Peter Meline http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6463 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6463 Lew, The miata rear suspension on the NA and NB models are twin wishbones But on the NC model is a very complex multi link set up that looks a lot like the Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:15:06 GMT gdirector111 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6462 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6462 I'm a newbie to the group, so forgive me if this request/question is old hat. I am looking for *.dwg or *.dxf drawings for Miata rear hubs, axles, and