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locofinn 03-10-12 08:20 PM

Lotus 7 Clone D Modified SCCA
 
Started this 4 years ago. Should Be on the track this year. 1982 GSL 12A drivetrain.
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/down...2821&mode=view
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/down...1567&mode=view
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/down...1087&mode=view
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/down...8813&mode=view

13BT_RX3 03-10-12 08:58 PM

Very nice. Looks fun.

reo 03-11-12 09:15 AM

Very nice! is it my imagination or is your engine set back, and if so how did you relocate the shifter? am putting a t2 engine in mine this summer and can move it back about 5" but will have to relocate the shifter forward the same amount and relocate the starter to the top of the bell housing. More pictures would be wonderful, see some really neat things on your build.

Pocketbikespike 03-11-12 10:12 AM

That's sweet bro lookin good!

locofinn 03-12-12 04:24 PM

I set the motor back as far as I could manage without doing a shifter mod. It works well in a "Book" chassis. Also shifted it about 6 inches to the passenger side for chassis balance and foot room.

...Mark

locofinn 03-12-12 04:34 PM

Here are some pics showing the engine position mock up. You can seen the shifter is not too far back.
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/down...le.php?id=7641
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/down...le.php?id=9073
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/down...p?id=20680&t=1

locofinn 03-12-12 04:38 PM


Originally Posted by reo (Post 11012781)
Very nice! is it my imagination or is your engine set back, and if so how did you relocate the shifter? am putting a t2 engine in mine this summer and can move it back about 5" but will have to relocate the shifter forward the same amount and relocate the starter to the top of the bell housing. More pictures would be wonderful, see some really neat things on your build.

Shifting everything to the passenger side also makes room for the starter. Got to have skinny passengers or a chassis wider than 42" to do more. I won't be having passengers. This is a track car only. Too Scary.:nod:

...Mark

locofinn 03-12-12 04:40 PM

Here is a better pic showing the starter location.
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/down...e.php?id=13627

locofinn 03-12-12 04:42 PM

More info can be found at my build log page here:
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/view...hp?f=35&t=3356

PK_12A 03-13-12 03:37 AM

OK this is friken sweet, will follow.

reo 03-13-12 07:21 AM

Love the way you have thought about access for quick repairs. Mine is road only but these things are high maintenance due to light weight and sometimes hard usage. Would love to be able to quickly remove my cowl. Your firewall location gave me the false impression that the engine was further back than it is. Your design and workmanship are outstanding. bookmarked your build and will spend some time there later,

locofinn 04-05-13 12:26 PM

3 Attachment(s)
Updates. On track this year. Minor paint for the front end. Add some numbers and go!

CrispyRX7 04-05-13 12:47 PM

Simpy Awesome!

Have fun with it!

Regards,
Crispy

73rx313b 04-05-13 03:50 PM

you have any sound clips? I would love to hear what that exhaust set up sounds like

locofinn 04-06-13 09:00 PM


BGH 04-06-13 10:45 PM

Very nice build, congrats. Noticed on your test drive the car was idling a
little high or was I reading the tach wrong?

locofinn 04-08-13 10:52 AM

Yes. Still playing with the carb. I'm running a 48 IDA with a pure stock 12A and custom header complete with 3" pre and main silencers. This is just a chassis development motor until my bridgeport race motor gets built. The idle jets are a bit rich. I only have them open 1/4 turn but it runs!:nod:

locofinn 04-15-13 02:21 PM

Video of First Track Day Event
 
Lots O Fun at the first track day. Got some tuning to do but it ran quick and smooth.

Customisbetter 04-15-13 02:45 PM

Epic! Im not a fan of the upside down wheel but whatever works for you! :)

locofinn 04-15-13 07:38 PM

Update photo
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/down...9390&mode=view

Maximus385 04-17-13 12:00 PM

Nice

Maximus385 04-17-13 12:02 PM

What a build

locofinn 05-02-13 03:13 PM

First Autocross. Some tuning needed but it sure is fun!

locofinn 05-07-13 03:38 PM

Some pics of the "completed" machine.
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/view...163541#p163541

locofinn 06-25-13 05:36 PM

Some vids of the last few autocrosses. The RB presilencer and muffler work very well. The car sounds really good at idle and stays within sound limits at full song.

+1 cone in Chicago

Clean run Camera B

Fastest Index run on short course


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