LocostUSA.com

Im not really sure where to put this, but im curious about the final/wet weights of some of the cars here (or at least an idea)

So, to those with non-book frames, how is your frame/car different and what is the weight difference?

book frame, Alfa drivetrain, 1340lbs

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TSuppa
"Alimony is like buying Hay for a dead horse"
'86 Alfa Spider Quad
'79 Alfa Spider Veloce
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Toyota GTS book frame; 1265 lbs.

Ron

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They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. By the time you finish the car it'll feel like you've done it on your knees.

Book frame (scuttle moved 3" back), GT-S donor, 1275lbs.

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The Lethal Locost
The Lethal Locost 2 - Even More Lethalerer

Another Corolla GTS donor with a book frame, Ozz mods plus extra triangulation, heater, defrost, full interior, and trunk 1267lbs wet and 1221 lbs dry

Dave W

So I'm learning that a GT-S based car will weight 1270ish lbs

Very interesting thread, I hope more people respond. Specifically some of the BEC guys and some of the V-8 guys.

Daniel

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MG midget bodied Locostish car in progress

The UK site seems to be a lot more public about weighing. Or maybe they just have a lot more completed cars. Anyway, you'd probably get a ton more data talking to them. Although they do have a lot of people doing kits there, if that matters to you at all.

Be sure and link back here, so I can look at their weights too.

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JSullivan

Lotus XI frame, full body and Climax FWP, 1080lb wet.

I really should put the Seven on a scale and find out its weight.

Good job!

This is a good thread, it's pretty concise...

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Marcus Barrow - Car9 an open design community supported sports car for home builders!
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Volvo B230f drivetrain extra bracing Book frame 1350ish with 7 gals of fuel and all fluids.

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Volvo 240/P1800 Based Locost
2004 Aprilia Mille Factory
1988 Volvo 240 5 Speed ( For Sale)
2002 Toyota Tacoma
1999 BMW M3

I drove mine around to the local stone supplier and put it on their scales. With street tires and mags with 7 gallons of gas on board 1320 lbs. With slicks and racing wheels 1272 lbs. Leitch Super Sprint with GTS trans and rear and 20 valve. I could get another 80lbs out of it quite easy and get into the 1100 area but it wouldn't be street legal.

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Graham,
www.earleymotorsports.com

Front engine bec. R1 mounted as it would be in bike with chain drive to rear wheels. IRS w/inboard bike shocks F/R. Elec reverse. Street legal. 980 lb. dry.

Mike

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Mike Stieff

We have a winner, good job!

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Marcus Barrow - Car9 an open design community supported sports car for home builders!
SketchUp collection for LocostUSA: "Dream it, Build it, Drive it!"
Car9 Roadster information - models, drawings, resources etc.

Yep, light and very well done . Seen it at the 7's gathering. I think that was it's maiden voyage wasn't it Mike?

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Graham,
www.earleymotorsports.com

Yep, Less than 50 miles on it at the time. The long blat the second day had me nervous for sure...but it survived! I autocrossed it in the fall. It needs stiffer springing and better tires. As many have said before....these cars are never really finished!

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Mike Stieff