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Hello Doug, We met at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at the Formula SAE Hybrid event this year. My wife and I were one of Indy SCCA Region course workers for the autocross event. Really enjoyed reading your build progress on the Seven. I'll continue to follow your progress and bring Raleigh & Velma Boreen up to speed. I think you will find this USA7's group very helpful and always interested in your project. Jack Banker

Duane, Did you put the new Gazz springs and shocks on it? If so did you go the 700/300 route? If so that would be one heck of a buy at $18.5K. Jack

Skip, that is awesome..!!! Jack

Nice runs. Our season ended over a week ago. Living in Florida certainly has it's pluses. Our last event was a non-points deal with as many fun runs and passenger rides as you can stand. Jack

Hi Loren, I only knew of two S2K's in Indy and one XR7; Paul S. (S2K) and Steve B. (XR7) The other gent with the S2K passed away over a year ago if I recall. Jack

I mounted Caterham clams to my Stalker and used the Caterham front clam/headlight mount without any problem at all. I did have to remove the existing headlight mounts that came with the Stalker. I am very surprised that you can not mount the Caterham front clam mounts to the Birkin. Dimensionally I would think that the Birkin up fit would be easier than the Stalker up fit. The Birkin and the Caterham are very close to the same dimensions. Jack

That would be a nice trip.

Thanks Gary. I forgot about Team III. I think Compmotive makes a Mini-Lite style that will fit as well. Not sure about Panasport. I think the Team III and VTO wheels are priced right. Jack

VTO might be a good option if you like the Mini-light look. At least it is a proper looking style and I think they can drill 5 on 4.75 bolt pattern and spacing. I would go with the 15 x 7 with 205-50 x 15 tires all the way around even if it was a high HP superStalker. Jack

Nice job Shane..!!! Really like the color combination and nice touches with the powder coated Splitter and Brooklands. Hope all is going well with you and the family. Jack

Scott, I think you would be surprised how many Stalker owners also own a Miata as a second or third car. Believe me there are several. Jack

My wife and I bought a '99 MX-5 2-1/2 years ago that had 33K miles on it (red one on the right). We have put about 13K trouble free miles on it since we purchased it. It is used mostly in dry weather as our preferred daily driver. Recently we took a week long, top down trip through the Smokey Mountains and a jaunt up the Blue Ridge Parkway. Plenty of storage in the trunk for the two of us. We have done several similar trips in our Stalker. The MX-5 is a lot more comfortable. Ours is minimally equipped but does have leather seats, wind deflector, glass rear window, AM/FM/CD, air, power steering and brakes. It is a 5 speed with limited slip diff, 1.8L and gets better than 30 MPG. Cruise control for long trips would be the only option that I wish it did have. My son bought a '95 last year that had 115K miles on the clock (black one on the left). It is his only car other than the Locost that he has been building for the last three years. He autocrosses his Miata nearly every weekend when he is not co-driving with me in the Stalker in Indy Region SCCA Solo events. On week days he drives his Miata 75 miles round trip dailey to and from work. Probably the most versatile, least expensive and great fun car we have ever owned. You can't go wrong owning a MX-5 plus they have pretty good resale value if you take care of them. Jack

I like the Garmin Nuvi series even the lower cost devices will post the speed limit on the road that you are driving. The higher cost units will also give current traffic and weather advisories. I have installed a 12VDC outlet under the dash to plug in the GPS or any other 12 V accessory. The Nuvi is flat and can quickly unplugged and stick in your shirt pocket. Jerry's idea of purchasing the PC programable devices is a very good feature. My wife and I drive a lot of back roads and just returned from the Smokies and NC Mountains. Our 2 year old Garmin Nuvi performed flawlessly in the hinterlands while driving our 12 year old Miata. Did trips in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Georgia last year in the Stalker with the same GPS unit. Jack

Ditto on "Big fan of Indianapolis" 38 - Indy 500 races 4 - F1 races 1 - Lotus Owner's Gathering (LOG28) 3 - US Nationals Drag Races 7 - Brickyard 500 races 2 - Mecum Classic Auctions Weekly Saturday AM "Cars & Coffee" cruise ins We also have a very strong Indy Region SCCA Solo II program Monthly Indy Lotus Lover's dinner meetings & gatherings (CHILL) We have lived here for 24 years prior to living in St. Louis and Cincinnati. Truly a motor sports town with some sort of car related activity every weekend of the year. Have not attended a Moto GP yet but will put it on my list. Jack

Sounds like we are about three miles away as the eagle flies. I'm sure we will do something like this again next year. Our 35 member Lotus owner's club, CHILL (Club House of Indianapolis Lotus Lovers) has a good relationship with Team Lotus, Lotus USA and Lotus UK. I'll make a post a few weeks before the event if we repeat it. Last year our CHILL 500 get together was at the Speedway in the Team garage. We also did something with the Indiana Mortorsports Association earlier in the week at the Governor's mansion near downtown. Our club president lives on Queen's Way Circle and has a very nice car collection which includes four Lotus cars. Jack

Queens Way Circle is where the party was held. I'm about 10 minutes away on the Carmel/Westfield border (1/2 mile west of 151st Street and US 31 area). Jack

You should have come to our Team Lotus 500 party the afternoon before the race. Had a great time with over 30 Lotus cars, Se7ens and Takuma Satos' #5 Team Lotus car. Takuma, E.J. Viso and Tony Kanan were there for over an hour along with other Team Lotus members. We had a great time with great food and beverage. Jack

It was a Brunton Automotive custom Se7en specific built tilt bed trailer. It was located in Indianapolis and it sold within the last two or three weeks. Possibly someone on this forum bought it. I have one like it and they are great..!!! Jack

Hello Everyone! The Indianapolis 500 CHILL / Lotus party is now official! I can’t think of a better way to kick off the spring driving weather for Lotus enthusiast… What a great opportunity for sharing camaraderie amongst Lotus fans from all around the world and show our support for the Lotus Team by celebrating the Centennial running of Indianapolis 500!!! The Indianapolis 500 Lotus Show Car will be prominently displayed along with the NEW eagerly anticipated Lotus Evora GTS (YES! They will both be available for you to see and enjoy at the party). As if this was not cool enough, we have some very special guests that will be attending the event. Who you ask? Here are few names of individuals that are attending and may be of interest to you…! Lotus Cars USA: Arnie Johnson – Director, Lotus Cars USA Brian Shepherd – Manager, Vehicle Distribution Kevin Smith – Marketing & Public Relations Communication Executive Lotus Motorsports: Claudio Berro – Director, Lotus Motorsport Miodrag Kotur – Director, Operation Steve Wright – Director, Marketing Olivier Picquenot – Manager, Indianapolis 500 Team From KV Racing Team: Jimmy Vasser – Co Owner Kevin Diamond – Public Relations Indianapolis 500 Lotus Car Drivers: Takuma Sato – Driver, Number 5 EJ Viso – Driver, Number 59 Tony Kanaan – Driver, Number 82 Much like the Lotus F1 gatherings CHILL has hosted in the past, there is going to a whole lot of food and drinks for everyone. This year we have hired Z’s Steak and Oyster bar to cater the event. There will be carving stations for variety of meets, salad bars, desert stations, etc. So bring your appetite and Lotus cars to experience the gathering of a life time! As always, keeping with the tradition and values of CHILL… We take great pride in facilitating family friendly environments so please feel free to bring your family with you. Children are welcome as it is never too early to get them involved with Lotus Cars! Where: Young & Jessica Kim 11130 Queens Way Circle Carmel, IN 46032 When: Saturday, May 28, 2011 Time: Starts at 2PM and will last until the last person leaves If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Young.Kim@IndyLotusCars.com as soon as possible because attendance will be limited to 150 people. If possible, bring your LOTUS CARS for a really cool photo op as the cars will be parked in concourse style setting for all to see and enjoy! Hope to see you here! Regards, Young Kim President CHILL (Club House for Indianapolis Lotus Lovers) 2002 Anniversary Edition (Car# “007”) Yellow V8 Twin Turbo Esprit 1999 Red V8 Twin Turbo Esprit 2006 British Racing Green Elise (Supercharged) 2008 Persian Blue Exige S240 Visit Us At: Website: http://www.IndyLotusCars.com http://www.IndyLotusCars.com> Yahoo Forum: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/IndyLotus/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=325380862216 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/IndyLotus

While you are in Des Moines go out to Dallas Center, just outside of Des Moines and check out Sugar Grove Custom Cars. They have several Stalker Se7ens for sale. http://www.sugargrovecars.com/ Great bunch of guys with some wild rides including Stalker turnkey cars. Tell them that Jack from Indy sent you. They will treat you like a King. Jack

Saw him last August at the Stalker Ambush in Helen, GA. Have heard from him two or three times since then. I'm sure he still lives in the Alpharetta area. I know he travels quite a bit with his job.

The owner of this Brunton Super Stalker lives in Alpharetta. http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=197 His name is Paul Whittle. Jack

The Caterham S3 and Birkin S3 are the same dimensions. The SV and Stalker & SuperStalker are virtually the same size; +4" in width and +7" in length. Jack

Scott, Tony lives about two miles from me and I can attest to the fact that his trailer has always been garaged. He purchased his before I bought mine from Dennis. They are great trailers for Se7ens. You don't even realize it is back there even if you tow with a small crossover SUV. I have towed with my wife's Toyota Highlander with no problems even though my normal tow vehicle is a Dodge Dakota Quad Cab. Jack