- Hardcover: 191 pages
- Publisher: Haynes Manuals Inc; 2nd Revised edition edition (4 May 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1859606369
- ISBN-13: 978-1859606360
- Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 21 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 309,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This is a step-by-step guide to building a roadworthy two-seater open sports car for a fraction of the cost of a kit car. Using standard tools, basic skills and low-cost materials, it shows how to make the chassis, suspension and bodywork, and advises how to modify and use cheap but serviceable mechanical components. The book includes scaled working drawings, detailed illustrations and photographs. Instructions on building a strong space-frame chassis and suspension are provided along with how to source the power unit, transmission, steering, brakes, lights and other parts. The making and fitting of body panels, mudguards, seating and trim, instrument panel, windscreen and fuel tank are covered and information is provided on legal requirements and vehicle registrations procedures. The guide also directs readers to relevant Haynes service and repair manuals for the overhauling of major items. This second edition is updated and expanded throughout, with a new chapter on all aspects of racing a Locust, sections on improving handling, information on how to get through the Single Vehicle Approval test, and builders' own stories.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
And you won't have to do it alone. This is not just a 'how to' book,...This is a phenomenon! Like the orginal Lotus 'Seven' by Colin Chapman, on which it's based, interest in Ron Champions Locost 'Seven' has vastly exceeded it's creator's expectations and attracted a world-wide following of builders, planners, drivers and dreamers. So what does the book tell us? Everything we need to know to build a very desirable ('very', in this context, is my understatement for the month) road-registered sports/racing car in the UK. Since the first edition of BYOSC, clubs, race teams, 'E'groups and individual websites have formed, all sharing experiences, helping source parts, find answers to builders' questions, and, for builders elsewhere, advise on variations or plan modifications required to comply with design regulations wherever you decide you've gotta have one. This co-operative system is well supported by the second edition book, which list's organisations, books, and specialists who can provide project support. It has been particularly helpful where different market conditions, environmental or legal requirements make sourcing of donor vehicles and parts as specified in 'the book' somewhat difficult. For instance, as a frustrated Aussie builder, I was referred to "E-groups-Locost" where fellow enthusiasts told me how to re-spec'with GM Holden and Toyota bits,so I'm now powering my first chassis with a Toyota 4A-GE 1600,DOHC,16valve,fuel injected 'V8killer'. (wait till the $40000+ Lotus/Caterham bunch see this one! ) Probably the most glaring omission from this book is a warning of the addictive effect of reading it! Go on, just read it,...your build-project will add to the statistics that will help me justify my project to 'herself' when she realises that the steel tubing delivered last month is not going to be the new pergola she wanted.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Bought this book second hand through Amazon Alphacraze, book was delivered brand new and quickly read cover to cover. Written in clear and concise format with no waffle, closer inspection revealed slight discrepences on measurments and angles when constructing the space frame chassis but if steel is marked and cut as needed not as a job lot, no problem to overcome.Rest of the book is interestingly put together and in parts mildly amusing,many excelent photos to acompany the text where needed.Perhaps a follow up discussing variations on a theme would be as popular, afterall we are now competeing with people who wish to restore Escorts rather than give them a new lease of life.The book was well worth the money.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Prospective builders! I'm going against the flow with my review. Overall I rate the book a barely deserved 3 out of 5. The book is a good introduction to building and man is it enthusiastic! But the multiple inconsistencies in dimensions, missing information and large gaps are distressing. I'm an engineer from a trade background with a few clues on cars, I found it impossible to get a good picture of the project due to the lack of proper engineering drawings. Amongst the big omissions was the lack of front suspension geometry, explanations or even one single good or complete example. It is possible if you are a bit gung-ho and just rip into building one of these cars, that you'll get it really wrong and end up with a vehicle that handles like a dog. Also beware; some of the vehicle certifiers in New Zealand have indicated that some of Champions ideas/plans don't meet good engineering practice. Don't get me wrong, there is good stuff in there but there but it not complete and you'll have to be prepared to do a fair bit of background work if you want to make a reasonable job of it. I shall be building a modified vehicle with assistance from a number of different books and sources.
I rate the book 2/5 on technical grounds and 5/5 on enthusiasm and providing a path for those new to building cars.
Overall rating: only just 3/5
Good luck and happy building. MH, New Zealand.
I rate the book 2/5 on technical grounds and 5/5 on enthusiasm and providing a path for those new to building cars.
Overall rating: only just 3/5
Good luck and happy building. MH, New Zealand.
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Very informative!
Excellent book, I have had it for about 6 years and am yet to build anything from it. I did weld up the chassis for the car and had it built perfect exact measurements corner to... Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2010 by W. Quinn
best book ive ever bought
This book explains in detail (and plain english) everthing you need to know to build your own sports car. Read more
Published on 11 April 2002
250.00 POUNDS! IT CANT BE DONE!!
Having read the book front to back i can honestly say that it's full of alot of very good and helpfull info,
But having built a Locost to race i can say without doubt that it's... Read more
Published on 28 April 2001
clear concicse enjoyable
plenty of detail given on building instructions,but really needs updating,with parts being used from Mk2 Escorts&Austin Maxis Both very seldom seen these days, chassis drawings... Read more
Published on 6 July 2000
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