hpfiend Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Hey guys- Looking for something with four wheels and street legal that is extremely light weight and not too expensive to build that I can scare myself with occasionally-- What is that a rail buggy? Shifter Kart? Kit car? The closest thing I can find so far is the la bala by graberracing.com but that might be a bit too involved for me with that complex of a suspension from scratch. Thanks, Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 rail buggy or kit car.. shifter cart isnt street legal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Check out ultralites, they are lotus 7 replicas with S2000 motors. We work on one at the shop and they are a shit tin of fun. The one we work on weighs about 1400 lbs. I'll get some pics of it up later tonight when i get home from work. Here is there website..... http://www.wcmultralite.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 theres always the flyin miata westfield http://www.flyinmiata.com/westfield/ lotus 7 replica with a miata motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptn janks Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 yeah there are tons of lotus super 7 kits and replicas that you can make using lots of different engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 this didn't look to hard to do http://www.monstermiata.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 I was thinking of someday building a Locost (lotus 7 homebrew) with a turbo 'busa engine. I think that'd be crazy fast and fun to drive. Btw, that's MY idea.. Anyone starts building one of these, I want in on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptn janks Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 lol i thought of that too when i read the article about the locosts in car and driver a year or two back. apparently we werent the only ones with that idea, because ive seen a couple of them online too. still would be super fun though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Pics of the locost that we work on.....this thing is a hoot! http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z39/crossle_sean/P1030283.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z39/crossle_sean/P1030284.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z39/crossle_sean/P1030288.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z39/crossle_sean/P1030287.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z39/crossle_sean/P1030286.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Oh that does look fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted July 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 I typically don't like the looks of those locost 7s but the one you posted crossle does look good... I will look into that more... Dave- I have looked extensively into the monster miata and other swap kits- it is about 25 grand start to finish if done appropriately same with the v8 944s, for that I will buy a used c5 z06. v8 rx7 is the cheapest engine swap project using the FB or FC. BTW those that are mentioning the hyabusa engine locost I think they are called megabusas. Thanks! Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted July 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Pics of the locost that we work on.....this thing is a hoot! http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z39/crossle_sean/P1030288.jpg Is it just me or does this thing look extremely front end heavy? Maybe with a full tank of gas its balanced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonkiller Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 this didn't look to hard to do www.monstermiata.com Your tippin my koolaid for the winter suka! Close but no cigar;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Is it just me or does this thing look extremely front end heavy? Maybe with a full tank of gas its balanced? it's still behind the front wheels though...just as the seats/interior are all ahead of the rear wheels. i'd be everything balances out pretty well. 1400lbs, Yoko. r-compound tires, >200hp...I bet that car is a blast to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 BTW those that are mentioning the hyabusa engine locost I think they are called megabusas. Thanks! Andrew Well, so I'm not the first.. But that just means it's a good idea! Found some Youtube videos under "megabusa". Now I REALLY want one.. I bet they get ok mileage too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 it's still behind the front wheels though...just as the seats/interior are all ahead of the rear wheels. i'd be everything balances out pretty well. 1400lbs, Yoko. r-compound tires, >200hp...I bet that car is a blast to drive. It's balanced pretty well, we had it on the corner scales last year and i can't remember the numbers exactly. He has a BFG tire now, the r compounds were a little much for street use...he doesn't race it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 it's still behind the front wheels though...just as the seats/interior are all ahead of the rear wheels. i'd be everything balances out pretty well. 1400lbs, Yoko. r-compound tires, >200hp...I bet that car is a blast to drive. Its nuts to drive. Its a donut machine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 this didn't look to hard to do http://www.monstermiata.com check out flyin miatas website, they just release a LSx conversion kit for all miatas that looks pretty beastly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31rx7 Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Check out ultralites, they are lotus 7 replicas with S2000 motors. We work on one at the shop and they are a shit tin of fun. The one we work on weighs about 1400 lbs. I'll get some pics of it up later tonight when i get home from work. Here is there website..... http://www.wcmultralite.com/ Sean, as you well know, the Ultralite is not particularly well engineered. The rear suspension is a train wreck. Both of the Ultralite's at the GASS event had their rear suspensions totally reengineered and replaced. After going over the one at your shop, I would never touch one personally. They do have lots of shiny pieces and look cool; just not a great car for the money. There are better, less expensive, Lotus 7 clones out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Sean, as you well know, the Ultralite is not particularly well engineered. The rear suspension is a train wreck. Both of the Ultralite's at the GASS event had their rear suspensions totally reengineered and replaced. After going over the one at your shop, I would never touch one personally. They do have lots of shiny pieces and look cool; just not a great car for the money. There are better, less expensive, Lotus 7 clones out there. Of course its a POS, but its a cool POS. Why do you think its always at Northend, Rich? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Sean, as you well know, the Ultralite is not particularly well engineered. The rear suspension is a train wreck. Both of the Ultralite's at the GASS event had their rear suspensions totally reengineered and replaced. After going over the one at your shop, I would never touch one personally. They do have lots of shiny pieces and look cool; just not a great car for the money. There are better, less expensive, Lotus 7 clones out there. Pretty true Rich, lots of neat parts, but designed horribly. We have almost rebuilt everything on it except the motor/trans. Some of the front suspension is from a Fiero, the rearend is a Subaru lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 http://www.factoryfive.com \thread I have a neighbor with an LT1/6 speed Porsche 944. It's a nice car, but if you want to sell it finding a buyer will be tough...Renegade Motorsports makes a kit, I believe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2highpsi Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 The factory five GTM is sex on wheels...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Your tippin my koolaid for the winter suka! Close but no cigar;) I looked a couple of miatas with blown motors to do a swap and decided I really rather build a Model A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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