User:Mgrinshpon/Sandbox/Locost sandbox

Locost ideas

Goals

 * 1) Frame that doesn't split in half when driving
 * 2) 0-60 5 seconds or less
 * 3) Easily inducible oversteer
 * 4) Some form of music system
 * 5) Convertible top for rain driving
 * 6) Heat

90-93 Miata

 * B6P 1.6l I4
 * 120hp/100ft-lbs
 * Most are 200k+ miles, rebuild absolutely required
 * Many turbo kits available


 * Independent double wishbone f/r suspension
 * $1000 for fully working one
 * More books than RX-7

94-97 Miata

 * BP-ZE 1.8l I4
 * 131hp/unknown torque
 * Rebuild of engine required?
 * Many turbo kits available


 * Independent double wishbone f/r suspension
 * Optional torsen LSD (rare)
 * $1500 for fully working crashed up?

89-92 RX-7 Series 5

 * 13B-S5 2 rotor Wankel Rotary 1.3l
 * 164hp (Power:Weight 1:9!)
 * Will probably need to be rebuilt, new seals, etc


 * Live rear axle
 * Little information on rotary locosts