Single-seater
 

Hello,

I´ve read a about Chris new book "Build your own single-seater on a budget". Is there anything new about this? Pictures? Costs? Kits?

I have searched the forum but I couldn´t anything new about it!

Last I heard is that it isn't due out until October 2010 (Amazon)

Sean

OK!

Maybe Chris have more details to give. The discussion at locostbuilders.co.uk are dead.

Is there any other single-seater that would be cheap to build?

There is another book, "How to build motorcycle engined race cars" or something like that.

But, it is not a set of plans, it gives design info etc. but not a parts listing.

As for cheap, well, they can cost what you like up to a point. Might be worth keeping an eye on Eblag for an old formula ford chassis or something

You could always message Chris and ask, although he might not be able to divulge any information (Haynes probably saw what can go out)

Sean

There have been a few delays, but the book should be out next year.



It's a steel spaceframe with GRP and aluminium bodywork. The prototype has a Honda Fireblade engine but the bay is designed to take most 4 cylinder motorcycle engines. The bay is physically large enough to take the Audi 4 and 5 cylinder engines/gearboxes (and possibly the V8) but I don't know if there'll be much detail for the car engines. The diff in the prototype is a Sierra unit modified to chain drive, I'm hoping to include modification details for the Ford escort/fiesta diff as well. The front and rear uprights are fabricated to take ford hubs.

The GRP will be available from Triton and 3ge are going to produce chassis parts and plates.

Cheers

Chris:)

Chris, do you know when? Spring, summer or autumn?

I'd guess summer time but it's down to Haynes production schedules.

Cheers

Chris :)

can,t wait for it to be published, my Roadster will be finished just at the right time for me to build the single seater........ssshhhh don,t tell the wife:D

andy

Chris - give us a little hint, SHS or CHS tubing?

I need to know if I am going to have to get handy with a decent tube bender:D

Sean

It's square tubing, 25mm square mostly. Some of the bracing is CHS but you won't need a bender.

I'm toying with the idea of building a round tube chassis for myself, but it would be too complex for the average builder, and too difficult to detail in a book!

Cheers

Chris :)

Nice one, cheers Chris

Chris, will it be available as a kit for us who can´t build everything self?

Mmmm, I think that's something that could happen ;)

Kind regards

John

Nice!

Just have to wait......:)

Anything new about the book or kit?

Pictures? Prices?

Hello Chris.

Have you any idea when I can buy your Singel Seater book? Waited for a looooong time.....

Not any idéa??? Summer, autum, vinter, spring 2011, 2012, 2013 or?

Sorry but I really want to know about the book-release.

Regards cealm.

It seems that there is a problen to get the book public. Is it not written yet or is there a problem between the writer and the company in some way. I dont think it would be ANY problem to print the book if it was ready.


Customer Services Co-ordinator say like this as an answer to my mail.


Thank you for your email regarding our title 'Build your own single-seater'
This title is not available at present as is not yet published. However, we should be releasing this towards the beginning of 2011.
I will hold your email address on file and contact you once the book has been released.
I am sorry for any inconvenience.

The last news i got Cealm was that the book is on the finishing stages with Haynes publishing process needing to be gone through which can take 3 to 6 months to complete.

There's a lot of us waiting for the publication but i'm sure it will come soon enough.

AndyH

From a comment on the locostbuilders web site (i think) Haynes only do print runs twice a year. If you miss one, you have to wait. So, if they've missed the summer print run, we're waiting till 2011 to get the book. Bit disappointing as I had it on my 'wish list' for my birthday the other week :( Suppose it will go on my christmas and next birthday wish list as well :)

ps if a dyslexic proof reader is needed - let me know, I'll work for nothing (and yes the spell checker did find I'd spelt dyslexic incorrectly).

There have been a few delays which have pushed the book back but it's hopefully going to be out early next year - I need to get the car through the IVA and then we need a production slot in Haynes schedule, it's quite an undertaking!

Cheers

Chris :)

Any idea what the beast will look like? Would love to see a pic of it!

A bit like a single seater :D

TT

haha indeed! But still a pic would be cool if pos.
The pic on the first page looks good but dont know if thats the actual one, its also a bit small. :D

good enough?

nice! looks like its going to be a snug fit for us large lads :D looks allmost like one of those t-rex trikes with the narrow rear end! :D

You bugger Ash.....:D

I've just made a serious post on the Chassis Kit thread and seen this and am now peeing myself laughing.

Well Done........AndyH

I do have some better pics i will try and post tomorrow

Suspension needs work ! :eek:

Not half as much as the Pilot.

TT

looks a bit like a canoe with wheels lol :D

That piece inside the nosecone, isn't that supposed to go at the back?

Thats Spud !

The piece inside the nose of the single seater doesn,t go with the single seater, its a Roadster rear upright that was just used to counter balance the front lower wishbones in the photo.

I took the photo :)

cheers
andy

You sad man,how's ya new saw ?

I still have the others on my phone.

The bottle in Spuds hand was a well travelled bottle :D

After seeing the amount of work Spud put into that bodywork, carrying on the great work done by Fabby on the buck he deserved a rest & the drink

New saw is tickety boo :cool: very pleased with it :)

I,ve just realised.... the wheels in that pic are now on my car :eek: lol

cheers
andy

As I posted above got loads done today and amazingly enough the rear end is all somewhere near much to my suprise and probably yours too,there is about 1/2 mm difference from side to side in the track from chassis sides.

If I knew how to resize the pics I would post them here.

Thats great to hear Flyerncle , nice work :cool: I said it would work out ok , had every faith in ya :D .......seriously tho.....glad it all came together ok, soon be on wheels Eh????

For posting pics I use "Photobucket".....I,m sure that would be easier for you, give it a go, it,d be great to see some pics :cool:

cheers
andy

Roger Wilco.:rolleyes:


Dont ask....

It would be a trike cos I have three corners sorted.

Is there any update on this project?

I Saw a few bits of it in mid december...

TT