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No affiliation, etc: http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/lotus/7/669072.html Bruce :7drive:

1798 lbs, 54/46 bias... Bruce :7drive:

That is an incredible deal. I'm surprised no one has jumped all over that yet... Bruce :7drive:

Looking good Mazda! Can't wait to see it completed. What do you figure, another weekend or so??? :leaving: Bruce :7drive:

Rob, Lot's of nice ideas and details. Thanks for sharing! :thumbs: Bruce :7drive:

For you fans of Jim Clark and BRG. Unfortunately not available in the US... http://www.pistonheads.com/lotus/default.asp?storyId=18159 http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/2061380854_Clark_Type_25_Elise_SC_front_3qtr-L.jpg Bruce :7drive:

"My back yard is just a little bigger and I made one pass down it @ 402 MPH, but not in the 7." Gary - After a comment like that, I could use some details??? Bruce :7drive: PS: Those are some wild looking rides!! :thumbs:

:lol: :thumbs:

Could any of you guys with a Birkin measure the rear fender width from body to fender edge? I'm trying to eliminate any other variables. FYI my rear fenders measured out to between 12-3/8" to 12-1/2". TIA, Bruce :7drive: PS: Thanks for the offset info Dave.

Looks nice Paul! :thumbs: Reminds me of the dash in my grandfathers classic wooden motorboat!! Bruce :7drive:

Sorry to hear about the cracked block Martin. :ack: Cracked heads are very common on the B-series motors, but I haven't heard of too many examples of cracked blocks. Used blocks are pretty easy to find in the northeast due to all the rusted-out bodies, but shipping would be the killer. Good luck in your search. Bruce PS: Any thoughts on going to a more modern engine like a Zetec?

"Starting a Lotus Museum." - Cool! Have any details, location, etc?? Bruce :7drive:

I like it!! :thumbs: Bruce :7drive:

"If you want a reaction, post on the Lotus 7 list that a birkin is superior :rofl: " - I thought it was??? "I simply love them all :hurray:" - I agree Jerry. Nice write-up on the Ultralite too! Bruce :7drive:

Very funny! Except the big brother part... :ack: Bruce :7drive:

Thanks for the info guys! I still have to do a little more research, but I could have sworn that some of the Birkins had wheels with less offset which would bring the wheel out closer to the fender. It wouldn't be enough to make up the gap but it would help. I'm also thinking of going to 205/50x15 tires because of the better selection, and that should help some as well. "In the end it might be easier to put on narrower fenders " - I thought about that too, Dave! I might just get a set of spacers for a temporary fix for the rear. Maybe the front sway could be adjusted to try to balance it out a little. Right now it seems to be a little loose as it is! Bruce :7drive:

Jim - sorry about ticket, but the rest of the trip sounded like a lot of fun with some great scenery! Nice write-up, thanks for sharing. :thumbs: Bruce :7drive:

I've never had to use wheel spacers before, but on the Birkin I have a serious gap (at least 1-1/4" ) between the outer edge of the rear tires and the fenders. See the following photo: http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1947103873_20080410_0022R.jpg The wheels I'm using are 15" x 7" with a 35mm offset. I plan on getting some new lighter wheels/stickier tires at some point, but in the mean time I was thinking of getting some spacers to move the wheel out. Would something like the following be acceptable to use? http://www.ezaccessory.com/Wheel_Adapter_4_Lug_100_To_4_Lug_100_p/4100-4100.htm Any advice or previous experience would be appreciated. Thanks, Bruce :7drive:

:iagree: Pick up a good used Zetec for less than it would cost to rebuild the crossflow... Bruce :7drive:

Happy Father's Day to all you Fathers out there. Enjoy your day!!! :thumbs: Bruce :7drive:

Although red would be my first choice on a Ferrari, Fly Yellow would be a great second choice: http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1687624265_Ferrari Yellow.bmp Bruce :7drive:

Welcome Paul. Sweet looking ride AND trailer! :thumbs: Bruce :7drive:

Damn, another one leaves the area!! :banghead: mst3kguy - Congrats, that's a beautiful car you picked up! I'm sure you're going to have lots of fun!! Bruce :7drive: PS: Lots of Birkin specific info here, too: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/birkinowners/

Welcome Rob. Nice looking ride! :thumbs: Bruce :7drive:

"It looks like I could buy the Wire Wheel car and remove the CF parts for less money." - Hey Gary, if you do I'll buy the exhaust from you! Bruce :7drive: