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PostPosted: June 14, 2021, 1:10 pm 
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The design is somewhat based upon the McSorley 442E sketches but has been altered to accommodate an independent rear suspension. Basically the chassis is 4” longer, 4” wider and 2” taller than a typical ”book” build.

The donor engine, transmission and differential are from a 2006 Honda S2000. The stock 2.2 liter engine produces 237 HP @ 7800 RPM. The S2000 front and rear uprights are used as well as the brake discs, and cylinders.

The chassis is constructed from 1” and ¾” square mild steel tubing with all joints TIG welded. Cowl and nose are fiberglass, all other siding and fenders are aluminum.

The car also has the following features:

• Variable Valve Timing (VVT)
• Honda S2000 stock ECU.
• Sealed aluminum fabricated fuel tank with a stock fuel pump mounted in the tank. (~11.5 gals.)
• Aluminum front and rear fenders.
• Powder-coated chassis and miscellaneous brackets
• Ceramic-coated exhaust header and tailpipe
• 6 speed transmission
• Limited slip differential
• Shortened steering rack (Miata), manual steering
• Cobra-style seats with 5 point harnesses

Registered and licensed in the State of California, under SB100 (smog exempt).

The car is essentially complete and drivable, but still needs preparation and paint of the fiberglass parts and/or polishing of the aluminum panels. This would make a great car for someone who would like to learn the intimate details of how a car functions and how it is constructed.
Price $9750

The car is located in Livermore, California


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PostPosted: June 14, 2021, 6:48 pm 
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Thats a STEAL! If I wasn't knee deep into mine I'd be all over this. Nice job and even nicer price!

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PostPosted: June 14, 2021, 8:02 pm 
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Great job. I envy the aluminum fenders. If the buyer refrains from polishing the metal, he/she can probably get a close match for the fiberglass and look very bare metal. The engine installation is so clean. At the price, I bet 1-2 weeks tops. Maybe tomorrow. The lads on USA7s have posted it as well.


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PostPosted: June 15, 2021, 10:37 am 
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A great price on what appears to be a top quality build!

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PostPosted: June 15, 2021, 11:38 am 
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Less than 24 hours. I'm not surprised to see it go that fast, and I'm not sure whether I'm more sad or glad that I didn't see it before it was already gone. Congrats on the quick sale. I think somebody is going to be VERY happy. :cheers:

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PostPosted: June 16, 2021, 9:32 pm 
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Hey, I blinked and it was gone! Actually I was offline here for 2 days, and it came and went. Congratulations.

I'll have to admit, I'm not sure if it was your first or second build. First build?

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Damn! That front slip angle is way too large and the Ackerman is just a muddle.

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PostPosted: June 17, 2021, 1:54 am 
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Thanks Lonnie-
This was my second Locost. My first was the same chassis but with the Mazda Miata drivetrain. The first has now passed through three additional owners and is located somewhere up in Roseburg Oregon.

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The original buyer has backed out of the deal and the car is now for sale once more.

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PostPosted: July 1, 2021, 4:14 pm 
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RoyzMG wrote:
The original buyer has backed out of the deal and the car is now for sale once more.


Hi Roy, I’m very interested and a fantastic build! I have tried to email and PM you through the forum, but I am not sure it’s working. If you can please try and reach me, I would be very grateful. Hopefully I am not breaking any forum rules by posting my email; if so please remove email address. Thanks in advance, Alex alexbatesusa@hotmail.com


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Yep, I got both your PM and email, so the system is working. I'll give you a call.
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RoyzMG wrote:
The original buyer has backed out of the deal and the car is now for sale once more.


That person will look back in the future and regret that decision!


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Sent email/Pm very interested buyer !


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PM'd you - very, very interested


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PostPosted: July 4, 2021, 5:41 pm 
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Hey Roy -

Messaged and emailed you. I'm in the bay area so close. Let me know if I can pop over and take a look.


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Thanks for all the interest. A deposit has been taken on the car.

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