just after some comments and opinions, a friend and myself are contemplating buying 2 kits and building them in tandum, to be used a fast road/track cars. The website for Haynes Roadster or Locost 7 style builds. The oil pan sits 1.5″ below the frame, and is set back until the bellhousing-to-transmission seam is even with the front edge of the footwell.The frame is made from 1″ and 3/4″ 16ga square tube, and 3/4″ 16ga round tube. This would have made the boot more accessible, and improved the car’s lines (much like the original).I reinforced the rear suspension mounts since some Locosts have had problems with the rear trailing arm mounts breaking off. We currently offer 4 models including the original S3, the slightly larger S3XSand a track day oriented Clubman in both the original CS3 and slightly larger CS3XS. A skin of aluminum wraps over the scuttle and is clamped to the frame on the top of the side rails. Contact info@locost.co.za. PROJECTS, MAYHEM, EXCITEMENT and FUN!The frame is essentially the same as “The Book,” I moved the scuttle (cowl) back 2″ and the footwell back 2.5″ to more closely copy an original 7 frame proportions. got all original reciepts for … The entire frame was tack welded on this jig.I would have preferred to have the rear roll bar tubes connect to the rear hoop of the “boot,” despite the glaring lack of structural strength. The Stalker high performance kit car takes one of the most popular kit car concepts of the Lotus 7 and implements modern suspension and chassis engineering, while adding subtle yet highly appreciated updates in design and support for modern drivetrains. Lotus 7 replica/restoration. R 19,995. I would also NOT do a pedal arrangement like I have here, I would have 1st class levers with twin master cylinders mounted above and reversed with a balance bar. viewing recomended. Download Locost Roadster Chassis plans. I am currently having brake bias issues with Chevette front brakes and Corolla rear brakes.The rear axle pinion is offset 1″ to the right, and I offset the motor and transmission 3/4″ to the right for more foot room – I can actually fit my feet on two pedals at once!. But I digress.The scuttle took me some thinking to figure out. It was laid out on a 4×8 sheet of 1″ MDF. Included with mount kits. If I were to do this again, I would more closely emulate the original Lotus with a single tube hoop as the dash/scuttle mount. Again, I would probably do a true replica next time.Headrests were added to the frame for a bit more support and safety. He is a master of light weight and efficiency. You can build your own car at home using Locost 7 chassis plans from this website such as the McSorley 442. Clutch pedal ratio stays the same. The entire car, including the tube chassis and bodywork, was constructed by the builder, but it’s unclear whether if the current seller built the car. The aluminum bodywork was left raw, but has definitely seen some finish work, as it’s free of any tool marks. Starter Kits Available From Stock. The heavily reinforced roll bar is also a confidence booster. (for standard Locost) Priority Mail (box) AS1 base trim (40") $13.50 (for +4, Haynes) Priority Mail (box) Stainless Hardware: $8.00. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, the Locost Seven was designed in the UK as a way to build a Lotus Seven at home using salvage Ford Cortina and Escort components. The finished roadster weighs in at just 1,300 pounds empty, roughly 700 pounds lighter than the Miata.Thanks to J. R. Jones for sending this listing our way.The roadster is finished conservatively, reinforcing the bare-bones budget philosophy behind these cars. The chassis was painted in a green shade, but not quite the British Racing Green one would expect. I lost track of this car type for many years until after building a 34-foot sail boat, motorcycle and parts of a kit airplane. Download full 2D/3D CAD engineering drawings in a number of formats. All of them are based on the original Locost design, including the front end design to accomodate a standard nosecone and the suspension design found in "The Book." The book seems rather spartan in the “how to” area of this. The car is powered by the Miata’s 1.6-liter engine, which is said to be unmodified.