Anaximander

Jeez Louise Mike, To hell with the for sale updates. Let me just be your personal concierge and carry your bags in all of the exotic places you will be going to in the next couple of weeks! I looked at the track at Anglesey and the layout and location are to die for. I have only seen references to Marrakech in the movies and know that it is an ancient trading route. I have been to Geneva but liked Lucerne better so am not jonesing for that part of your upcoming itinerary. I had a fine glass of wine and a shot of tequila tonight so my withdrawal symptoms for seven listings has slightly subsided. Thanks for the partial remedy of missing your interesting weekly search. Bawwwwwb

Dear Numpty, I am slipping into a state of withdrawal without my Sunday morning "fix" of se7ens for sale.:willy_nilly:

Bruce K, I hadn't looked at the Donkervoort website in some time but you are completely correct. Some of their models look strikingly similar to the XL Stalkers. I hadn't ever thought of the hood as a "Lurch-coffin" but it kind of fits the billing. It is really fun to look down that long nose at the big shiny headlights and the cycle front fenders with air slots for those inclined to test the upper limits of the car's speed performance. The nice thing about the semi-open engine compartment is that this Stalker runs amazingly cool in our hot/humid Florida weather and the inside tunnel next to my legs remain moderately warm but not smokin' hot. In fact, at times, it runs a bit on the cool side for an LS engine which reportedly likes to run in the 210-215 f range. The brakes on this car even though they do not have an anti-lock feature on them stop me on a dime and can give me about 7 cents change. Very confidence inspiring. The electric power assist incorporated into the design does not make it as "arrow-like" as the Caterham but does reduce the steering wheel forces when I run the car through a slalom on a autox course. Very little body roll as the suspension is extremely well thought out and very effective in keeping things in shape. One of the very fun things about these Storkers is that if you step the rear end out a bit more than desired, a slight lift on the throttle and the car stabilizes rapidly and tracks very true. Makes average drivers like myself look better than I actually am which is a bonus.

Thanks for the kinds words on the Storker. A friend, Bob Berube built the car and this was his third Stalker that he built. He used to sell and build kit airplanes so he is quite experienced at expert fabrication. This car has 315/30/18's on the rear and are over 12" wide. You can spec these cars with slightly smaller rotors/calipers and they are then set up to have smaller wheels/tires for the track. I will include a picture of what the 315's looks like. The rears are pretty wide but sit inside the wheel wells. The fronts are 255/45/18's with 6 piston Wilwoods on the front and 4 piston Wilwoods on the back with a proportioner. I removed the "STALKER" lettering on the tail of the car because of the multiple interpretations of what that word conjures up these days. I didn't want the local fathers/mothers hiding their beautiful daughters thinking there was a "Stalker" on the road. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=15863&stc=1

Bruce +1000000000000 on your sentiments about Croc's contributions. Having briefly owned a Caterham r300 Superlight with r400 engine specs, and now on my fourth Brunton Stalker, I fully agree with your analogy of arrows vs spears in contrasting a Caterham with a Brunton. The older Brunton Classics were more "arrow" like but the newer Brunton's are definitely more "spear" like and generally run in E Mod for SCCA Solo events. OTOH, one of Scott Minehart's brothers is thinking seriously about having Scott build him a car that is 2.0 litres and can run in the D Mod class which has lighter car weight requirements. However, since I am a simple-minded spear chucker, having a 495 hp LS3/480 Stalker XL is one hell of a lot of fun! As someone opined, these LS engines pull like diesels. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=15862&stc=1

Shane, I am glad that you weighed in on the selection of wheels/tires for the Classic Stalkers. Glenn is used to autox and does not have any personal experience running on a track. RNR needs to heed your advice except for any "flying instructions" you might offer .

rnr, I was talking with Glen Minehart this afternoon discussing the impending hurricane that is putting Florida in the crosshairs. Glen recommended that your car would do best with 13" wheels front and back with the front tires being about 9" wide and 20-22" in diameter. For the rears, he suggested 13" wheels that are 10" wide with the diameter no greater than 22" lest the tires hit the fenders. He suggested considering altering the ride height if necessary. He mentioned Avons or Hoosiers work well with the Stalkers and John Berget is a great source for gently used race tires. You can see John's website at: https://www.jbracingtires.net/ Hope that helps get you started in the right direction so to speak.

rnr, You ended up with one very beautiful Storker! I don't road race but have some limited experience with autocrossing Stalkers. My first Stalker was an LT1 equipped prototype M-Spec that I purchased from Scott Minehart of Brunton Auto. I had racing slicks for that car and that was my first autocross car. Then purchased a NA V6 Classic Stalker and then my third Stalker was a supercharged L32 that I had racing slicks/wheels to do autocross and the thing really performed. My latest Storker is a XL with the LS3/480 and I absolutely LOVE the torque and horsepower that it provides for my 1860 pound car. Your chassis being #159, you have one of the very last Classic Stalkers that was ever produced. The upgrades you have with the new Wilwoods and other mods to your LS3-engined car make your car a veritable hot rod. Shane knows all about them because he can run a track or fly through the air with the greatest of ease:rofl: Glen Minehart, Scott's father can suggest all kinds of wheels/tires for track use. They have a Brunton AXR along with their son Jason and have tried all kinds of tires and compounds for the best performance. In fact, most of the family will be out in Lincoln, Nebraska this coming week running at the SCCA National Solo Championships.

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I am a psychologist who used to treat worriers. When a person articulates that they would consider a best offer, they have not set any time limits so they might be willing to wait a decade for the "best offer". Kitcat, funny story about a continuing education program I attended many years ago from a psychologist/lawyer who was comfortable wearing both hats. He suggested that lawyers view conflicts as emanating from the client's opposition and so blame them whereas a psychologist suggests to the client that they consider modifying their own behavior. I suspect that the presenter had some cogent insights into the differences in conflict resolution.

:( "sob". Will miss the little jewels you seem to find and am a bit jealous that you will be bobbing around the North Sea. Have fun and have a mimosa for me!

That is one beautiful paint job!!!

Is that an autox car or one made for the demolition derby? We Storker owners are a bit more se7enesque, don't you think? Hehehe, I do like my LS3/480 in my Storker XL. "Here Caty, Caty" Who says that brut force doesn't overcome brains and finesse? "Simplify and add horsepower" (Astro Bob, 2019) http://www.usa7s.net/vb/images/smilies/usa7s/set5_b/biggrinjester.gif http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=15771&stc=1

Mike, Probably a bittersweet moment. It now allows MightyMike to contemplate his next build which for craftsman with his skills has got to be an exciting time. RNR got one of the very last Brunton Stalker Classic chassis and one that had been sorted and re-sorted for what looks like about a 7 year span and hundreds if not more than a thousand hours of thought and crafting. RNR got a real jewel of a car. Having owned a couple of the Classic Storkers, I had never seen a build that was cleaner and/or more thought out. BTW, the paint was BEAUTIFUL!

Congrats Mike. The buyer sure got one really finely sorted and beautiful Storker! What's next? C8 Vette?

Keen eye Mike and a reasonable hypothesis. I think the Tillett racing bucket vs. the conventional Caterham seat for the passenger with different harnesses may be the giveaway? I wonder what 700 track miles is the equivalent to street miles in terms of wear and tear?

Nick O'Teen, It is illegal for me to leave my home and traverse on public streets here in Florida with a balaclava. However, it would be legal to have my head covered with baklava but I am afraid that I would be assaulted or eaten by zombie foodies. Somebody please buy my new Sparco helmet! They are uber comfortable and you won't have to put baklava on your head/face to enjoy the fit! The reason for the sale is that I decided to enjoy my Storker by taking it out on the road, going to the mountains with it and going to occasional car shows or cruise ins and I don't need a racing helmet with all of the safety features for those activities. Sparco's website lists the technology features as: Light-weight carbon-Kevlar/fiberglass construction New Medium/Large size which uses the lighter and more compact shell Hans clips pre-installed Anodized aluminum chin strap hardware Removable, washable lining Wind tunnel optimized venting with anti-fog air channels Pre-molded interior to accommodate drink tubes and an intercom system Snell SA2015 and FIA 8859-2015 approved

ROFLMAO!!! I guess I will have to eat my balaclava in shame!

Mike, It just seems like it because we are all puffed up about our sevens!

For sale brand-new, unused, size S (56) Sparco Casco Air RF-5W 8859 Carbon-Fiber/Fiberglass Helmet w/ Hans Clips pre-installed. This helmet meets the FIA8859-2015 and New Snell SA2015 ratings. The helmet was only tried on with a baklava for fit and then placed back in its box and kept in a climate controlled environment. It was purchase late last year and never worn. This is a super comfortable helmet with terrific visibility. I usually require a medium size helmet but this one fits perfectly. The salesman at Wine Country Motor Sports pointed out that if the helmet is slightly loose, it will provide much less protection for its intended purpose. Original cost is $750. Will sell for $500 plus insured shipping in the CONUS.http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=15667&stc=1http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=15668&stc=1http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=15669&stc=1http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=15670&stc=1

Shane, It's funny that you were the person that seconded my thoughts about Mike's car because I had thought last night that your rebuild also represents one of the finest Stalkers that I have seen. Of course, you had to take a short flight to determine that you needed to rebuild that beauty.

MightyMike, I re-reviewed all of your build photos and this car has undergone an amazing transformation since you started the project back in 2012. Have your thoughts to sell this jewel arisen from the completion of just about anything you could do to the Storker? It is really the finest example of a pre-M-Spec that I have ever seen and I owned a pretty well sorted, beautiful and marvelously functioning one from Kirk Coryn in #156 with the additional help over the years from Scott Minehart at his shop that is nearby. As you probably know, Kirk is a nationally recognized cabinet/furniture maker who built #156 as a project to ward off boredom in his spare times many years ago. If I hadn't recently obtained the finest Stalker XL I have ever seen or driven with an LS3/480, I would be looking at MapQuest to see what route to take to get to your door . Bob

Vlad, In reading your posts, I came up with the phonetic spellings for describing your car: k trum = more British k tur um = slightly less British k tur ham = decidedly more American muny pit = decidedly more realistic for our se7ens

Congrats comely on your continuing progress on your Storker. Unfortunately, I did not have the time or talents to do what you have been doing so have had to buy my Stalkers used. Two classic Stalkers, an M-Spec and now an XL later, I find that they are really terrifically fun cars to drive. By the end of your build, you will intimately know every nook and cranny of that car and the pride of having done it yourself I suspect will be enormous. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing the update.

Your saying is one that I will remember. It reminds me of what Carroll Bryant said: "Growing old is mandatory but growing up is optional":willy_nilly: When my wife is asked if we have any children, she responds, "Yes, one, and Bob is it".