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They look like they have been extended foreward a bit.

http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=102&i=9243

http://212.67.202.134/~dhicks69ven/pics ... nd_rim.jpg

They appear to actually generate some lift:

Just kidding.

If you're interested in the CSR, EVO magazine had a great article on some of the wind tunnel testing as well as suspension and chassis design. The article is not online. As noted, the front fenders were extended forward and moved closer to the wheel. The rear gained a diffuser, the top of the nose became vented and there's a controversial "moustache" spoiler that was being tested.

No doubt about it caterham did their homework when it came to the CSR, especially with the design of the front arches, but I havn't been able to find anything in fiberglass (I've seen metal ones that look heavy) with little weight that is big enough to wrap around the wheel like that, you could always slide the fender around the car, but then the rear of the tire would be exposed sending rocks and road debris up into the cockpit, which is why the fender is there anyway.

May i also submit again that the 7 is an aerodynamic brick, here is my findings from my quite rudimentary wind tunnel (aka me blowing cig smoke through a straw on a model)

What you missed in your "wind tunnel" (very Locost, I love it!) is the wheels spinning. That's a big deal. When you're moving forward at 50 mph, the top of the tread is doing 100 mph relative to the ground. This really messes up airflow.

If they're not available yet, some of the newer manufacturers are going to offer front fenders with more coverage. Coveland offers gorgeous aluminum fenders (should be comparable to 'glass for weight) that have a lot of coverage.

Ok, page 160, there are 3 photos, the center one talks about the windscreen supports, but shows an early picture of the exaust, what is supposed to be there?

Okay, that's embarassing. I know about one photo that got printed sideways, but that's the first outright error I've heard about. I thought I'd caught all the misplaced photos.

The photo to go along with that caption is this one: http://www.cheapsportscar.net/images/IMG_3897.jpg

With as much technical stuff as there is in the book, that's not too bad! I'm up to the section on brakes, and the book has given me a LOT of information to chew on. Granted I won't be working with a Miata donor, but as you've said, it's information that is useful for all builders. Honestly, I think if there were a couple of other builders out there who documented their build as thoroughly and published the info, it'd be worth the purchase price for additional books. Everybody has their own methods, and it's good to see how others have solved problems.

My next book will have to do with building an electrical system for the vehicle. Got any "Must Reads"?

I don't own it but it looks like it could be helpful:
http://www.themotorbookstore.com/hot-rod-wiring.html

Got my copy today too...Thanks anyway....


I liked the bit about building in privacy
So people cant hear you "vorrom varoom" in the unfinnished car
(paraphased from Keith Tanner,s book...I only got to page 45 before I before I just started looking at the pictures) (yes I got tired...ruff day at work it was a monday)

dont worry, Ive seen many more errors in much more proffesional books (like facory service manuals)

I may have to buy your book, I actually gave my copy of "the" book (original version) away to a friend of mine's soon because he is a dam good welder.
I figured that way maybe I'll be able to get him to weld my monster when I finish designing it.

Anyone have a used copy for sale?

I got my copy about a week ago and it seems like a good companion to the book.

I almost gave my copy of the book to a mexican chasis fabricator (he builds quarter milers, very professional work)...he offered to build my chasis for $1k and I scoffed at the cost.

I want to expand south for cheaper labor costs building chasiss for the locost and the next Generation "sport coupe" any and all parts needed.

SIGH

Same here ... I started mine about the same time as Keith and he's been driving his for months where I've spent months scratching my head over the suspension and whatnot. It's still a long way off ... although it's moving along at quite a pace now. I have a lot of 'systems' in progress ... steering, brakes, cooling, fuel, etc.

I would do a LOT differently too ... including the changing the donor to a Miata from a Corolla GT-S ... there's just so much available for them and quite a few people building with them ... I'm sure if/when I blow up this motor it'll be a Miata motor and trans for me.

-Steve

I also took almost a year off, october of 04 to august 05, I didnt touch the car

But I also wished that I had dont the suspension the correct way right after I finished installing the engine. I know my front knuckles need to be refurbished as they dont roll which just might be the brakes that are seized, I also wish that I didnt have bodywork on the car, it would have made life alot easier...