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Can I really build a car? Is this for me?

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How Long does it take to build a Locost?

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Questions about using a Miata donor

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by chetcpo » August 6, 2008, 9:16 pm

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Why use mild steel, why not Chromoly tubing?

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by mr.peabody.d » August 6, 2008, 4:18 pm

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Frame sizes explained - what do +4, book or 442E mean?

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by Blackbird » April 16, 2009, 1:11 am

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How much tubing do I need to buy to build my chassis?

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by mr.peabody.d » August 6, 2008, 4:38 pm

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Glossary of terms and abbreviations you may see here

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by chetcpo » August 2, 2008, 10:43 pm

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How do I design my suspension geometry?

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by chetcpo » August 2, 2008, 10:42 pm

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Engines that came in the Lotus/Caterham Seven.

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by Miatav8,MstrASE,A&P,F » November 18, 2009, 8:49 am

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How do you find a good donor?

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by chetcpo » May 5, 2010, 11:33 am

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FAQ: Insurance for a Locost?

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by dhempy » August 23, 2009, 9:26 pm

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What's a good trailer to tow my Seven on? (or behind it)

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How do you weld?

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What is the best assembly sequence for building a frame.

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What do the little icons mean?

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by Locost_Johnh » February 16, 2009, 5:24 pm

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How do I turbo my Locost? (a bit Miata specific at the time)

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by chetcpo » August 6, 2008, 12:24 pm

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Solid axle recommendations

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by dhempy » July 29, 2009, 6:33 pm

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July 30, 2009, 11:27 pm
How do I bend my hood?

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Dimensions:)

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by locostspeed » February 24, 2009, 1:37 am

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Getting new/unread posts to go away

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by mcfandango » February 17, 2009, 9:18 pm

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What size master cylinders should I use?

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by mr.peabody.d » August 6, 2008, 4:07 pm

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How do I shorten my driveshaft?

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What about track width?

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What does steering ratio mean? What rack do I buy etc.

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What should I make my floor out of?

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What size wheel and tire should I use?

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What motorcycle engines work well in a BEC?

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How do I bend the rear corner tubes?

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by chetcpo » August 9, 2008, 9:52 am

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Frame Stiffness...stiffing mods

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How do I make/adapt an electrical system?

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How do I build a fuel system?

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What is the best donor?

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by chetcpo » August 2, 2008, 10:45 pm

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August 5, 2008, 5:33 pm
What books should I read?

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Is it steet legal? How do I register my car in my state?

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How do I shorten a rack? Which rack? What about bump steer?

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Which plans? Will I fit in it?

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How do you cut the darn L tubes? (compound angles and saws)

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