The all-color practical Build Your Own Sports Car provides all the information needed to build a road-going two-seater, open-top sports car on a budget, using standard tools, basic skills and low-cost materials. The down-to-earth text clearly explains each step along the road to producing a well-engineered, high-performance sports car, providing a learning experience in engineering and design - and opening up a whole new world of fun motoring.
The Haynes Roadster, which has fully independent rear suspension, has been designed with the aid of CAD software to develop the chassis and suspension, resulting in a car with performance and handling to challenge many established kit cars and mainstream sports cars. The design is intended to make use of components sourced primarily from a Ford Sierra donor, although alternative donors are mentioned.
Recenzijas
Octane (UK), June 1, 2007 Well-written and superbly laid-out. It should be inspirational for boys and girls of all ages. "
Three-dimensional, scaled, colour working drawings, detailed
descriptions, and photographs. Step-by-step instructions on building a
strong tubular-steel chassis. How to source the power unit, transmission,
suspension, steering, brakes and other parts from donor vehicles. Details of
how to manufacture GRP body panels. Fully illustrated assembly instructions.
Advice on how to put the finished car on the road successfully, including
details of SVA test requirements, and a checklist of common SVA failure
points.
Chris Gibbs is Vice Secretary, Newsletter Editor and Technical Adviser of the Locost Car Club. He first built a Locost between 1997 and 1999, and has co-designed the all-new car featured in this book. He admits to being a sports car fanatic, and is currently working on a self-designed single-seater track-day car in the style of a 1960s F1 car. He lives in Sheffield.
