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I've also used a NAPA 1374. Currently have a Fram 3614 on it, and have used an STP S3614 several times. Both the Fram and the STP I've gotten at Autozone. Steve

The St. Louis Lotus club had a sort of "dyno day" over the Labor weekend. Pretty low key - everyone just cycling through the dyno - 3 pulls and you were done. My 1700 Crossflow started life as the 135 HP spec, then had the cam changed to the 244 which I was told put it in the 150 HP category - at least in theory. As you can see (maybe - not as sharp as I had hoped), I managed 107 HP, and 97 ft. lbs. I think if I'd gone to 7000 rpm (or close) I might have made it over 110. Didn't measure the AFR, although I may go back and have them check that also. I think I'll wait until the temp is in the 40's - the Webers love that cold air. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1378673624_Crossflow_Dyno_09012007.jpg

Mike - Stumbled on a similar question, and it was suggested that the hand brake cables be checked to make sure they aren't rubbing on the wheel(s). Fix is to zip tie them so they don't rub. See you Sunday. Weather looks good (hope I didn't just jinx us). Steve

Mike - Just stuck my check in the mailbox. Where are you staying? Steve

Mike - Pretty close to yours. '98 Caterham Dedion with a 1700 Crossflow. Was all set to print up the registration and send it in, but had a little trouble today with my Crossflow. I'm hoping it's just a blown exhaust gasket. Posted what happened on both the Seven's list. Assuming it's just the gasket, or something else "easy", then I should be there. I'll keep you posted. Steve

Mike - Appreciate your following up with Kumar. Hope to hear more soon. Thanks. Steve

Mike - I'm in St. Louis and am quite interested in that date at Putnam Park. However, both the link in your post and the link on the Putnam Park schedule page are broken. Can you point me in the right direction regarding who to contact, and how to contact them? Thanks. Steve

Kitkat - I'm in St. Louis and was considering that date at Putnam Park. However, both the link in your post and the link on the Putnam Park schedule page are broken. I'm quite interested, but need to know who to contact and how to contact them. Can you point me in the right direction? Steve

Dave - I used Passport to ship my Caterham from Denver to it's home here in St. Louis. Overall, I thought the service was excellent. I'd use them again. Steve

Jeff - just sent you a PM. Steve

Happens to be my birthday. I also weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz. at birth. Steve

From what I've read on Blatchat, 20 psi and lower is "normal" for a Seven. I usually run around 18 - 20 psi (with the infamous Michelin Pilots aka "pileups"). Steve

These aren't used parts, but could get you there. http://www.wilcoxengines.demon.co.uk/bda_parts.htm Steve

Michael - Ran the last autox of the season Sunday, and the formula held true. The 2 other Sevens ran 39.135 and 39.379, while my best time was 43.185. As I said earlier, I'm a casual novice (this was my seventh autox ever, 3rd this season), but confess that the number of available classes is confusing. I've spent time looking at the rule book, and "Lotus 7, 7A" is listed under both C Stock and Class A Street Prepared. Interestingly, Class D Prepared has both "Lotus 7, 7A (948cc, 997cc,1098cc)" listed, as well as "Super Seven (1340cc, 1498cc)". Most, if not all, of the C Stock Miatas were running Kumho Ecsta V710 - those 2 grooves running around the tire mean it's not a slick? Winning time in C Stock was 39.835, followed by a low 40 and a low 41. Not sure anyone would care if I tried to run C Stock! Definitely agree it comes down to the driver. I guess I just would like to have some way of knowing that I'm getting better - or not. I think it's hard to do that in autox, unless multiple people drive the same car. But when there is such a disparity in the cars in your class, it further muddies the water in terms of measuring how your driving is progressing. Just some random random thoughts. But I do wonder what an LSD and a set of Kumhos on my 14" rims would do. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/smile5.gif Steve

I'd like another class to run in, but perhaps for different reasons. I run in DM here in St. Louis, but my Caterham is about as "stock" as you can get. I drive to the event, and run with my regular 14" 185/60 Michelin Pilots. The other Sevens in DM are trailered, running 10" slicks, etc., etc. The closest I've come to their times was within 3.5 seconds. Normally I'm 4-5 seconds back. I would just enjoy being able to run in a class where I could be competitive. I plan on upgrading tires next year (probably Yoko A032's), but it's not going to get me 4 seconds. Steve

I'm a pretty casual autocrosser, and wasn't aware of this. What was the nature of the protest? Steve

Sal - You might want to take a look at this link >http://www.blatchat.com/T.asp?id=85125 or this one >http://www.blatchat.com/T.asp?id=70854 I did a search on "frame number" on Blatchat to find the posts. Hope this helps. Steve '98 Caterham 1700 Crossflow