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==Other Variations== The Locost is not to be confused with the similarly named [[Locust (car)|Locust]] which is also a Lotus Seven-inspired car. In contrast to the Locost's [[space frame]]-inspired [[chassis]], the Locust uses a [[ladder chassis]] and a body constructed from [[plywood]] skinned with [[aluminium]]. ===McSorley Locost=== The Champion Locost and the Haynes Roadster share similar chassis dimensions to the original Lotus Seven. Locost Builder [http://sevenesque.com/intro/ Jim McSorley] revised the Ron Champion design in order to accommodate wider engines, rear axles, and seats. In particular, the McSorley 442 design was referenced by [https://web.archive.org/web/20070919103225/http://www.caranddriver.com/features/11304/features-review-the-homemades.html Car and Driver Magazine] in August 2006. ==="Australian Modifications"=== <!-- Image with inadequate rationale removed: [[File:Locost.PNG|thumb|230px|A Locost chassis under engineering analysis]] --> In [[Australia]], kit cars must pass structural testing for certification for road use. This has led to a series of improvements to the Champion design, including increased reinforcement at the nose of the chassis and around the occupants. These modifications also increase the stiffness and torsional rigidity of the chassis and have been adopted in Locosts in other countries. Various projects have analyzed the strength of the Locost Chassis under [[finite element analysis]] for interest's sake. The FEA is known to show the original Locost's design to be slightly under engineered.
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