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a.moore
 Post subject: Re: Locost 7 from India
PostPosted: March 15, 2016, 7:13 pm 
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Miatav8,MstrASE,A&P,F wrote:
I think this is the first parallel leaf locost I've seen.


I've always wondered why this wasn't a thing. Aside from having to redesign that corner of the chassis, it seems like the easier way to go.

Nice work. :cheers:

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 Post subject: Re: Locost 7 from India
PostPosted: May 6, 2016, 11:39 am 
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Bumping this up to see if the OP has made any progress.

I was actually considering trying the leaf spring setup on the rear like he did. Would make things a lot easier and cheaper.
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 Post subject: Re: Locost 7 from India
PostPosted: August 18, 2016, 10:04 am 
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I bet he's already driving around at the rate that he was constructing..

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 Post subject: Re: Locost 7 from India
PostPosted: October 1, 2016, 2:23 pm 
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Hey Hello everyone.
Sorry that i didnt post since long. I mean since very long.
Here is quick update. I drove the car a little bit in Feb/March 2016. Its nice ride.
Then due to monsoon i had to keep it covered, so i have not touched it since last 5 months. Work will commence on 2nd or 3rd week of October and will be finished. Structurally the car is complete just the body work is remaining.
Here are few pics.


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 Post subject: Re: Locost 7 from India
PostPosted: October 1, 2016, 2:28 pm 
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1055 wrote:
I bet he's already driving around at the rate that he was constructing..

Yes a little bit.
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 Post subject: Re: Locost 7 from India
PostPosted: October 1, 2016, 2:29 pm 
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dolomite_supafly wrote:
Bumping this up to see if the OP has made any progress.

I was actually considering trying the leaf spring setup on the rear like he did. Would make things a lot easier and cheaper.


Yes dear. Its super simple and cheap too.
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 Post subject: Re: Locost 7 from India
PostPosted: October 1, 2016, 2:30 pm 
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a.moore wrote:
Miatav8,MstrASE,A&P,F wrote:
I think this is the first parallel leaf locost I've seen.


I've always wondered why this wasn't a thing. Aside from having to redesign that corner of the chassis, it seems like the easier way to go.

Nice work. :cheers:


Thank you.
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 Post subject: Re: Locost 7 from India
PostPosted: November 15, 2016, 1:39 pm 
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Man, that's gotta be a record for the fastest build to driving.. Glad to hear it and see you're still around!

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 Post subject: Re: Locost 7 from India
PostPosted: April 11, 2017, 11:58 am 
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Hey guys! Here's an update.

Work resumed today.

Left and right side panel were made, also firewall. I have used 20 gauge MS sheet, as aluminium is quite costly for me. It will add weight but I have no other option.

Here is a video of how panels were cut and bent.

https://youtu.be/h8I-CGXSriY

I hope to finish it soon.

(Unable to attach pics)

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 Post subject: Re: Locost 7 from India
PostPosted: April 11, 2017, 3:01 pm 
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Interesting sheet metal bender (brake) you have there. Russ

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 Post subject: Re: Locost 7 from India
PostPosted: April 16, 2017, 11:23 am 
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small update!

https://youtu.be/ukOxUrlgCj4

almost done with everything except Nose cone, mudguards & painting.

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