Mondo

Sad to say mine has been parked for 5yrs while I put 2 kids through college. Last one graduated Jan2021 and is just now starting to work due to Covid. Soooo, hopefully get the hiem-joints replaced, flush the gas tank, new tires, battery, and hope for the best soon.

I don't think any of the WCMs run sway bars.... Loren (WestTexas...) raced a lot and I think it came down to spring rates and shock adjustments.

Looks very nice and well sorted! Good luck with the sale.

Hi, Loren did a lot of racing with his cars and gave me spring recommendations of 450-550f/250-275r. Loren said he liked his car on the stiff side and had 550/275. I have 450/250 and think it's pretty good for road/canyons.

Not a Caterham, but RNR bought Mighty Mike's V8 SuperStalker…. probably one of, if not, the nicest ones you'll ever find. He's up in the Bay Area. It would make for a nice review.

Two words - air conditioning. Getting too old for the heat and sun myself

Yeah, seeing how this is the last year for U.S. I can see some exclusivity. Glad you're loving it.

Thanks Bruce! How's the 4C working out? Curious how you'd compare it to the Exige you had.

Glad to see you back in a 7 Rahul. Nice upgrade, don't think you could do better then Mike's car. You never were afraid of taking long rides in a 7.... do think you like to suffer a bit;)

I got a clicking sound in mine when turning sharply... Good to know, thanks

From you last 2 builds, seems that's where your passion lies (building/tinkering). If you ever find something that interests you and it includes a top and A/C I'll definitely be watching.... and saving money to buy it when your done enjoying it. Heck, I really like watching anything you build. Look forward to you next project.

Every time I think you can't improve on it.... looks great!

Contact "WestTexasS2k" and talk to Loren. He actually has, or had, a one-piece header with a better flange for exhaust.

I'm thinking of something like this

Some come with tops. I have a top but never put it on... too hot here. Looking to make a half hood just for shade. Pics are not my car. No matter what 7 your looking at, you'll need to be a contortionist to get in/out of one with a top on. You need to see how small these cars are (even though the S2K is one of the larger ones). My babies

Like Jerry said, WestTexas can help with custom parts.... most everything but frame and hood can be sourced (wilwood brakes, Summit, Speedway etc..). If you every get one, come back and we'll send you the maintenance/repair manual Bruce put together from all our experiences. Has lots of part numbers and suggested improvements etc..

I ordered one... I'd say I'll let you know how it works, but I really hope I never have to;)

A little complicated but if your bored and got the time, this would be hilarious... http://www.jollyrogertelco.com/pick-a-robot

I don't know of anyone with sway bars installed... Loren probably has the most experience racing these and this is his comments when I emailed him some time ago: I like to try to keep the shocks at mid stroke for ride height. Those shocks are 3" stroke so you 1.5-2" of compression room is usually about right. I like to run a little stiffer spring on the front. I use 550 lb springs since we dont run a swaybar on the front it helps reduce roll but it is a little stiffer on the street for sure. I think a good compromise will be 400-450 on the front. You will need to go to a 2" spring because nobody makes those rate springs in a 1 7/8 shock body (Q1s). The 2" fits fine on that shock body. There are several spring manufactures I like Hyperco http://www.hypercoils.com/suspension-coil-springs/conventional-springs.html The make a spring that is about 5" long that works great on the front. They have a spring calculator on the website that is pretty easy to use. Just take some simple measurements on the car. The calcultor is available on the front page tools area. Another thought is to upgrade your shocks down the road. The QA1s are a decent entry but you can do a much better shock with some adjustability. We installed different shocks on Kevins car and they are very good. http://www.advancedracingsusp.com/ they custom build them in house to your car. The last set I bought was about 1200.00 worth the upgrade when your ready. Loren recommended 250 - 275 on the rear. I (Mondo) put 450/250lbs on stock Q1s and it's not too stiff for road work, will probably go 500front when I get new shocks.

I'd look to see if they have a rule for kit cars.. Funny, I bet the emissions tester would have a hard time finding specs for a 2013 Lotus 7.

A nurse reaches in her pocket for a pen and pulls out a rectal thermometer.... she says "some asshole has my pen"

congrats! Enjoy the new ride

Well for little over $4K I can get a 400hp supercharger from Kraftwerks. It would just be for showing off as I can barely handle what I have now;) https://kraftwerksusa.com/150-05-3004.html Would need traction control http://racetronics.com/Handling-Control.html

Wonder if it'll bolt up to my S2000 trans;) Available for the first time in*the United States through the Honda Performance Development (HPD) Racing Line program, the premium-fueled turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four can be yours for $6519.87 before tax and shipping. Where previous Type R engines—like the Civics they lived in—were offered only in Europe and Asia, now that the car is available here, so is the crate motor. Honda used the 2017 SEMA show to reveal the addition to its HPD Racing Line. In our testing of the Type R, we’ve noted that the engine is smooth, punchy, and—despite the turbo pumping up to 23.2 psi—not very laggy. Extracting all 306 horsepower and 295 pound-feet is an easy, seamless job, thanks to a flat torque curve that peaks at 2500 rpm.

Good luck with the sale... one of the most dialed in S2Ks out there!