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, 09 Aug 2009 01:13:51 GMT Philippe http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6516 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6516 I don't recall taking pictures of the samy transmission being mated to the VW engine. What specifically to you want to see? I am sure that the yahoo diesel Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:15:49 GMT Amit http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6515 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6515 hi could u post some pics of how you went about with the Transmission from my Suzuki Samurai. 5 speed. mated through ACME adaptor. will prob help me with my Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:24:58 GMT Philippe http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6514 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6514 Yes, what matters is not the car, it's the process! Philippe Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:43:26 GMT eskoa@... http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6513 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6513 I know all about hiatus, I built my Lotus 7 clone over a period of 20 years. I don't hold the record, I have a friend who bought a Caterham kit new in 1979 he Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:37:30 GMT Philippe http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6512 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6512 Thanks for your good words. In our hobby a long hiatus is not uncommon. Good luck in your build. I have posted more pictures on the link indicated previously. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:43:49 GMT Anthony http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6511 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6511 I remember when this car was topic of conversation. Nice to see it is finished. I, however am still working on mine after a 2 year hiatus. More pics would be Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:49:52 GMT Philippe http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6510 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6510 Hi Dave, The engine is a rebuilt VW 1.9 TD. Code AAZ. A 1993 turbo diesel without computer. I got the fuel injection pump modified to push more fuel and a Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:44:17 GMT Philippe http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6509 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6509 Thanks for you interest. Yes some of the points I argued here turned out to be OK. The all steel (no rivets) approach that got me in so much trouble for Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:25:31 GMT Philippe http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6508 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6508 Wrong! Kinetic Jack 's diesel is based on a Kubota. Mine is based on a 1.9 TD VW Jeta. Not the same size of engine. Jack however gave me the idea to go diesel. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:52:10 GMT Wragie http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6507 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6507 ... You have me curious what engine and tranny did you use? Dave [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:13:00 GMT Raymond McGill http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6506 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6506 Fantastic, Phillipe! I look forward to seeing more! ****************************************** Just because everything's changing Doesn't mean it's never been Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:05:37 GMT Josh http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6505 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6505 Nope, not Phillipe. You're thinking Jack McCornack, who owns the Kinetic Vehicles site. Congrats Phillipe! I remember when you first started your project, Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:54:55 GMT Raymond McGill http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6504 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6504 Nice. I was just looking at the Kinetic Vehicles site. That's you, right? ****************************************** Just because everything's changing Doesn't Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:37:29 GMT Philippe http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6503 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6503 Hello Group, I have now completed my build which departs from the conventional book locost in several ways: all welded steel construction (except the nose Wed, 20 May 2009 14:25:58 GMT olrowdy_01 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6502 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_Theory/message/6502 Thanks for the heads up Pete, I copied the wrong address. Here is the correct address for my website: http://dmr-architect.com/~locouki/ There is a beautiful