Hangoin wrote:
RichardSIA wrote:
Define "Terrible idea".
Without relocating the VW engine it cannot look like a Locost.
But that does not mean it cannot work.
Terrible idea as in relocating the engine and frankensteining a bunch of parts together, and modifying the book design a lot to make the concept work.
I looked at cwhite's build and it seems more trouble than it's worth. I guess what I'm looking for is a way to put the guts of a beetle into a sports car.
Thank you for pointing me to the Tatum Crusader and Formula Vee.
Do you plan on building your crusader from scratch like a locost?Crusader progress is slow as it is not the priority build at this time.
But I do still buy parts for it as they become available.
So I have the G13B engine and a couple of VW Bug rollers with transmissions.
I also have a Triumph GT6+ Rolling chassis.
Cheap-quick build would be a Locost style frame using the GT6 (Or Spitfire) front suspension and VW IRS rear.
But my hope is to create a monocoque in plywood for even lighter weight, and the novelty of it.
In the U.K. I have seen several VW based sports car kits offered that started as short wheel base Sand Rail copies.
Since the VW engine hangs out back placement of other components to balance the weights becomes critical.
I'm well known for despising most Japanese cars but have admittedly become somewhat fond of the Suzuki engines.
That is due to their very light weight and willingness to rev-up combined with how inexpensive and relatively simple they are.
It is also possible to convert the Suzy engines to carbs, even Webers.
K.E.P. sells the Suzy to VW adapter.
If a 1.0 55HP (Still more than a "Simple" VW) is not enough for you a Suzy 1.3 SOHC is around 80 HP and cost about the same to do.
Whatever you decide to do, have fun with it!