John
Hijack away - it is all good info and we are in the same class (albeit sitting at the back) so its relevant. One day we might even meet.
Wow - that Texas Locost (previous post regarding Mumford and Links or is that Sons) is made out of furniture tube compared to my Lakester - maybe I am using too much steel, which leads me to Sid's questions;
1. It is a long way from bear, not even loaded for bear cubs yet so some of the answers are theoretical. Heck, kittens are pretty safe at the moment.
2. The design (again I am using the term loosely) philosophy is wide track with a rounded furry underbelly.
3. That narrowed underside constrains the space lower down so does push some items up a bit in terms of vertical cg. My engine is fairly low, fuel will be saddle tanks either side of the g'box but the radiator is quite tall so that necessitates tank mass (read water) up to and above the top of the engine head.
4. Solid front axle (heavy wall tube) with 4 bars but shocks will be high.
5. Live rear axle (4 bars, watts, shocks a few inches above the pigs head).
6. Total height from the floor to the top of the cockpit ca. 39" vs. 24" width at the shoulders. I have a somewhat upright driving position - true rooky, preferring a comfortable driving position for the sake of a couple of inches of height - I am hoping that helps with the deteriorating salt - that's my excuse and I am sticking to it. Re-attached previous pic to illustrate.
7. 5' 12.5" / 231 lb driver (assuming I can drive naked without a helmet etc) with legs above front axle a la LeMans LMP1.
8. Expecting ~ 20' end to end.
9. Rear axle 48.5" flange to flange so depending on wheel offset and drum brake etc guessing a 52 - 54 " track.
10. Slightly narrower at the front I think but haven't actually measured it. Spindle mounted wheels.
11. Theoretical total weight calculation ca. 2000 lbs.
John