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Mark Twain famously said that he would move to Cincinnati if the world were ending as this town is 20 years behind the times:). Looks like I am sittin pretty!

Those pixs make the typical LOG gathering look small-time. Interesting fiberglass hardtops on a coupla se7ens, never saw that before. Unique combination of practicality and ugliness. It takes the amazing lines of the soft top se7en and totally ruins them. But to each his own, the car is probably faster/quieter/dryer, just less cool.

I make all my cars stronger:)!

Al, and others: definitely come to the next June track days at NJMP. No need to put your car on the track, if that is not your thing. We always have some se7ens there just spectating, bench racing, hanging for dinner/drinks, etc. And non-se7en owners should come too. It is a good time to see a bunch all in one spot and see if you think it's for you. As far as the BDA being like the Intial D etc, I gotta admit, the reference is lost on me:)!

Jeff: Based on the photos I see here, the stock Cat cage just follows along the side of the car. If you look at MichaelD's last photo in the group he posted, you can see his cage flares out on each side away from the body. The cage I have on my Cat does the same thing, maybe more, on the driver's side. This wld seem to provide some crush space in the event of being T-boned. I am sure the Caterham cage you are looking at is better than nothing but am not sure it provides optimal side intrusion protection. Just a thot. Mike M.

Hartley's website says it has been sold, no new engines for now, etc.

Both YellowSS and Blubarisax have saved 70-100 lbs without using any carbon fiber. Guys, wanna share your secret?

I see the dates, but is the location still uncertain?

Mid 50's? You say it like it's a bad thing:).

I see the Stones are doing their 50th anniv tour. Like the bumper sticker says: "Old guys rock:)."

A six acre choo-choo train line? I want to see that built! Or, maybe, instead, a go-cart track linking the properties??? Sounds/looks like you have quite the setup without any of that tho. And a se7en too:)!

The tree house IS amazing BTW! Lucky grandkids. I like that you and your son have your own trees:). Maybe post a photo of the zip line setup?

Per the Google, 6 died in 2011: nothing like a "tank-slapper" at 150 mph.

What species of se7en is it?

Older than dirt: Sixty six this weekend, looking forward to still being on the track at 77. Like Alaskossie, I wasted my youth without a se7en. Now have 2 and have owned 3 total in last 5 years (making up for lost time).

Dazzling!

Ahh, good question, my eye-ball meter had them at 225's. Trade off of larger tire is in such a light car is tire doesn't warm up as fast (or at all) which hurts grip.

Maybe a trike?

Wow, you are hard core! Having owned a A-H Sprite as a daily driver (and used in the snow every winter), I think that the se7en is even less user friendly than your MG (tho not your bike). With the top up it is very hard to get into (remember, no doors, just side screens. So it is a bit like climbing thru an open car window). And you have a lockable trunk. In my se7en, if I stop somewhere, my computer, briefcase, etc., all has to come into the store/bar, etc with me, it cant be left in the vehicle. With everything buttoned up, my Caterham was reasonably dry in the rain. But because it was soo low, it tended to really get drowned in puddles, trailer backwash, splash etc. I suspect a well maintained se7en is at least as reliable, probably more reliable, than your MG. Another consideration, you can drive an MG anonymously. In a se7en, EVERYONE's your friend: what is it, how fast does it go, is it a V8, did you build it?? If you stop at a gas station, traffic light, grocery store you are surrounded by people who are fascinated and want to talk. In small does it's fun, as a way of life it is a huge PITA. Based on your supermoto experience, I suspect you cld make a se7en work. If you do, you mite be the only person on this site who has tried it. Or am I wrong? Anyone else doing a se7en as a DD? Closest I got was summers in my '97 Caterham, with no passengers, on dry days.

Agree abt the tires, I think my 165 hp Zetec Cat has more rear rubber. Car looks terrific.

Not sure a se7en is for you. It is a lousy daily driver, hard to get in/out of, extra hot in the summer, extra cold in the winter, always breaking down, no lockable trunk. The snow is not an issue, its the chemicals used to remove the snow that cause problems with the aluminum body/steel frame. On the right road, on the right day (dry, not too hot/cold), it can not be duplicated, but it is pretty one dimensional otherwise.

875 miles a day over 4 days, in that! It makes driving a se7e seem wimpy! We have a real windshield, a heater, a roof, side screens etc. Maybe the fact that his name is Morgan helped (I am sure spending each evening with such a lovely traveling companion didn't hurt either-unless of course it was his daughter:)). Whole thing makes me run out, fire up the mighty Bikin, and set off cross country myself.

Amen! I have met with him a few times in his shop and he's been exceedingly helpful.

Dead battery: that's my story:). I ran 1st and 2nd parts of 3 part chicane too hot, so ended up going way too fast to manage the 3rd part-it was truly ugly as I slid wide thru it and got backwards. It was just further proof of the maxim: slow in fast out.

In my Cat, the curbing at NJMP is your friend. If you use it, you go fast. If not, you don't. Croc and I run very similar lines. Never had my car get unsettled on it there, unlike at some tracks. I suspect the se7en is more forgiving than the somewhat tail-happy Exige. I also managed to overdrive the chicane and spin off, but I went wide right, and backwards a long way. The track gods smiled and nothing was damaged, except my starter stopped working. I agree, Croc's car sounds feking awesome! I cant wait to hear what his new car sounds like there:)!!!