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No affiliation, etc: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1993-Caterham-Super-7-Series-3-Kent-X-Flow-1965-Lotus_W0QQitemZ330294849989QQihZ014QQcategoryZ6472QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1876064157_1e5d_1.jpg Bruce :7drive:

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Thanks Kelly Bruce :7drive:

Much appreciated Gert! Bruce :7drive:

Another video of a Caterham BDR running: Bruce :7drive:

Gert - I hope you don't mind me bumping your ride back to the top (I figure we could all use something shiny around Christmas time ), but I have a question concerning the Raceco muffler you use. I know they are made to order, but were you able to have them make it so there was minimal fabrication to hook up to the stock Birkin collector? Is the inlet pipe angled where it comes out of the front of the muffler? Looking at the picture on your website I couldn't tell for sure, but it also looks like the inlet is offset to one side? Am I seeing that correctly? Are you happy overall with the Raceco and would you change anything if you could do it again? I'm trying to decide on an exhaust upgrade and really want something that is repackable, lightweight, and not too loud, and I've been considering the Burns Stainless and Raceco options. TIA, Bruce :7drive:

I've tried my best to stretch the driving season as far as possible, but I think we're done for the year. :ack: The Birkin is parked under the hoist and I'll start on the upgrades/repairs as soon as I'm done getting ready for Christmas. As much as I'll miss driving it, I'm sort of looking forward to taking it apart again! Bruce :7drive:

Any updates? Have you considered selling the car and engine separately? Bruce :7drive:

Looks good Rob! I just picked up another leather shift knob from the same seller on eBay for $2.44 including shipping to the house. Now I just have to find another spare key fob... Bruce :7drive:

Nice section with the BDR running starts at the 1:10 mark.. Bruce :7drive:

Looks like it's up for sale again: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1964-Lotus-7a_W0QQitemZ160304560098QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6312QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Bruce :7drive:

The link should work now.... Bruce :7drive:

"But Forget the 7 and 6 on the site, the car to have is the 23B." - That'd be nice Tom, but it's a little out of my budget! Thanks for the offer Tom and Ian. With the exchange rate looking a little better than it did, it might be worth looking into something from the UK. Bruce :7drive:

Hi jrc, welcome! I also have a Birkin and just switched over to 205/50-15 Falken Azenis and I haven't had any rubbing issues so far. They're mounted on 15x7 ET35 Enkei wheels with a 5mm spacer to get the proper offset. It's tighter than the 195's I had on there before, and it's a little tighter getting the wheel off but I like the way they fit. I did move the fender out a little bit with a spacer. I think Gary S is running Toyo R888's in 205/50-15 front and 225/45-15 rear on his Birkin without any issues but he'd have to confirm that. Here's the only picture I have of the fronts: http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1340366145_1715483191_20080809_0003.jpg Bruce :7drive: PS: Have any pics of your Birkin, and where are you located if you don't mind me asking?

No affiliation, etc: http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/42070 http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/250038818_0264358001220557179.jpg Bruce :7drive:

No affiliation, etc: http://www.paulmattysportscars.co.uk/ On a side note, has anyone purchased a car from overseas and shipped to the US? Is it a pain in the a$$? Bruce :7drive: PS: You have to go to products, then showroom, to view the add. Edit for more pictures at Pistonheads: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/810921.htm http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1241634624_810921-1.jpg

No affilation, etc: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-Westfield-SPa-Super-Sport_W0QQitemZ230314011185QQihZ013QQcategoryZ6312QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1045266042_0523_12.jpg Bruce :7drive:

Quaife dog boxes with aluminum cases go for $7200 from Taylor Race Eng so it might not be that bad of a deal depending on condition. It looks like he was willing to accept less here: http://prodracing.com/prodcar/viewtopic.php?t=9460 Bruce :7drive:

Don't know when I'd ever find the time for something like this, but it would be a neat project... Bruce :7drive:

"The driver loved the car but said it had some unique handling characteristics. He did not elaborate but did make some reference about the rear-end set-up. Are they known to have any handling concerns?" - I've never been in a S1 so I can't comment on the handling, but if I remember correctly they do use a Mumford Link rear end that looks something like this: http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/166094943_mumford.gif Bruce :7drive:

Interesting paint scheme! No affiliation, etc: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-CATERHAM-FIREBLADE_W0QQitemZ280292062296QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRace_Cars_Not_Street_Legal_?hash=item280292062296&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A727%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1219804870_453a_12.jpg Bruce :7drive:

Great news Donnie! If I ever have trouble getting out, I'll just hook up a sling to the hoist that's directly above where the Birkin is parked! Bruce :7drive:

I tried to watch the video but it says it's been removed. Anyway, here are the results: Gumpert Apollo 1.17.1 Ascari A10 1.17.3 Koenigsegg CCX (with Top Gear spoiler) 1.17.6 Pagani Zonda F Roadster 1.17.8 Caterham R500 1.17.9 Bugatti Veyron 1.18.3 Pagani Zonda F 1.18.4 Maserati MC12 1.18.9 Ferrari Enzo 1.19.0 Ariel Atom 1.19.5 Lamborghini LP560 1.19.5 Ferrari Scuderia 1.19.7 Nissan GT-R 1.19.7 Lamborghini LP640 1.19.8 Porsche Carerra GT 1.19.8 Koenigsegg CCX 1.20.4 Ascari KZ1 1.20.7 Mercedes McLaren SLR 1.20.9 Ferrari 599GTB 1.21.2 Ford GT 1.21.9 Ferrari 360 CS 1.22.3 Porsche GT3 RS 1.22.3 Corvette Z06 1.22.4 Noble M15 1.22.5 Murcielago 1.23.7 Zonda 1.23.8 Koenigsegg 1.23.9 Aston Martin DBS 1.23.93 Veritas RS III 1.24.2 Prodrive P2 1.24.3 Audi R8 1.24.4 TVR Sagaris 1.24.6 Mitsubishi Evo FQ400 1.24.8 TVR Tuscan 1.24.8 Noble M400 1.25.0 Lotus Exige S 1.25.1 BMW M3 Saloon 1.25.3 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 1.25.7 Lamborghini Gallardo 1.25.8 BMW Z4 M 1.26.0 Porsche Cayman 1.26.2 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S 1.26.2 Brabus Biturbo Roadster 1.26.2 Lotus Exige 1.26.4 Chevrolet Corvette 1.26.8 Lexus IS-F 1.26.8 Mercedes CLS 55 AMG 1.26.9 Aston Martin Vanquish S 1.27.1 Aston Martin DB9 1.27.1 Porsche 911 GT3 1.27.2 TVR 350C 1.27.5 BMW M3 CSL 1.28.0 Roush Mustang 1.28.0 Marcos TSO GT2 1.28.2 Subaru WRX Sti 1.28.2 Mitsubishi Evo X 1.28.22 Dodge Viper SRT-10 1.28.5 MG SV 1.28.6 Porsche 911 Carrera S 1.28.9 Mitsubishi Evo VIII 1.28.9 BMW Alpina Z8 1.29.0 Mercedes CL65 1.29.0 VW Golf W12 1.29.6 Alfa 3.7 GTA Autodelta 1.30.0 Ford Shelby GT500 1.30.0 Subaru Impreza STI 1.30.1 Vauxhall Monaro VXR 1.30.1 Aston Martin DB7 GT 1.30.4 Golf R32 1.30.4 Audi S4 1.30.9 Porsche 911 Turbo 1.31.0 Vauxhall VX220 turbo 1.31.3 Vauxhall VXR8 1.31.3 New Audi TT 1.31.4 Honda NSX Type R 1.31.6 BMW M3 1.31.8 Nissan 350Z 1.31.8 Mazda RX-8 1.31.8 BMW 535d 1.31.8 BMW 130 1.31.9 Ford Focus RS 1.32.2 Mazda 6 MPS 1.32.2 Lotus Esprit V8 1.32.5 Audi TT V6 1.32.7 MG ZT 1.33.0 Noble M12 GTO 1.33.1 Mercedes SL 55 AMG 1.33.2 Volkswagen Golf R32 1.33.2 Cadillac CTS 1.33.3 Honda Civic Type-R 1.33.5 Holden Monaro 1.33.9 Ford Mondeo ST220 1.34.5 Jaguar XKR 1.34.7 Ford Focus ST 1.34.9 Volvo S60R 1.35.0 Ferrari 575M 1.35.2 Vauxhall Vectra VXR 1.35.3 Our Car 1.35.4 Fiat 500 Abarth 1.35.5 Alfa 147 GTA 1.35.6 Lotus Elise 1.35.6 Aston Martin Vanquish 1.36.2 Renault Clio V6 1.36.2 Honda Civic Type R 1.36.5 Alfa Romeo Brera 1.36.9 Saab 95 Aero 1.37.9 Maserati 3200 GT 1.38.0 Alfa Romeo 8C 1.38.2 Bowler Wildcat 1.39.4 Bentley Arnarge 1.40.8 Overfinch Range Rover 1.44.0 Aston Martin DB5 1.46.0 Fifth place and it beat out the Veyron, Atom, and many others. Obviously not a very scientific test considering that they're run on different days under different conditions. But it's still pretty impressive considering the cost of some of the competition! :hurray: Bruce :7drive:

Not sure if this has been posted before. No affiliation, etc: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___SUPERFORMANCE-2002-Lotus-7-replica_W0QQitemZ250337058895QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item250337058895&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A727%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 http://www.usa7s.net/ASPNETFORUM/upload/164335674_9359_12.jpg Bruce :7drive:

That's a heck of a deal. Some of us Birkin owners had a group buy from Fuel Safe for custom fuel cells back around 2003 and it was around $1100 if I remember correctly. Bruce :7drive: