Mondo

Hey, that might of been my Europa;) Our State was making it too hard to find someone who would "pass" my car's smog test, especially with my dual sidedraft webers (looked cool). This guy from Japan came to look at it and sent it back to his country, coincidentally it was '83-'84 time frame.

Kayne West has always been an egotistical ass... He's just trying to get his fans back, shamelessly blaming his mom's death on his actions

hmmm

hmmm

hmmm

I saw one where the painter was painting one scene then turned it upside down added just a few things and it turned into a portrait... amazing

I got off the sportbike as my feeling of invincibility was kind of shot by the time I turned 50. Plus when I started counting the people I know that have been killed or seriously injured in just the 5 years of street riding.... felt I was pressing my luck. That left me with the option of a dedicated track bike or the 7. I'm pretty lazy by nature and driving out my driveway into the foothills is still a priority over loading up to go to the track 3 or 4 times a year. And how can you get any better riding that infrequently? I've found that 100mph in the 7 is like 140mph on a sportbike (for me anyway). Another difference is the bike gets smoother and more stable the faster you go... the 7 feels more unstable and I get a scared that a little nervous twitch might send me into the weeds. To be honest, that feeling is on the road where things aren't the smoothest. I don't recall that feeling on the track. Guess the lesson is to stop being a fool and keep it under 100 (85-90 actually feels like a nice fast controlled pace). So basically I'm getting the same thrill without the top speed and little bit more security... like not panicing over a patch of dirt in the apex of a turn and the advantage of a rollbar etc.. Can't drag a knee but can drag a knuckle if I want;) That being said, I do want a supercharger so I can keep up with the bikes in between corners:)

thats the first pic I've seen with a XR7 next to a S2K... man that thing is low!

I remember thinking how could a big jet screw up enough to hit that building on a clear day.... then when the other one was hit it became clear it was on purpose. A shame it takes something like that to get us to rally together.

ok, ok.... it was just a little levity. You Miata guys are a bit touchy on the subject;) I remember my Drill Sargeant telling me, in front of everyone "California, the land of steers & queers, and I don't see no horns on you boy". Having grown up in the Bay Area, it ain't no big deal. I'd love to have one of the new sequential paddle shifting transmission and not have to learn heel/toe downshifting. If it's good enough for World Rally drivers (my heroes) then it's good enough for me.

Oiltec, Kind of like our choices in 7s.... We all have different opinions and none of us on this board really can do anything about politics but vote/support who you want elected (unless there's a Senator/Congressman with a 7 on this board). Political views are really useless in this type forum and usually results in temper tantrums by those most adamant on one side or the other. Let it lie..... now who makes the best 7;)

Can we agree if you drive a miata with an automatic...... your gay;)

My friend stopped by there on vacation and wants to get me to go back there with him again as he didn't have time to really see everything. He said it's worth making the trip just for the museum

I have to agree about the Noble's rating being kind of low. That's the car I really wanted but was a little out of my price range (I do miss an A/C as it gets freakin hot here;)).

This topic as come up before (you can use search on this site). It's pretty low on mine... I was there when 7evin dropped a wheel off the Buttonwillow track and ground down his S2K oil pan. Here's my soluton.. excuse the rust line, it's all aluminum but I didn't grind off the rust from a metal pipe that was resting on the square tubing. It's a little "MadMax" but I feel better;)

If it's registered as a pre-74 (or 76 can't remember) your in the clear and just go to the counter as any other car of that era... no smog. I don't know if they'll (DMV) want to actually see your car. I bought a 2005 G35 coupe from Texas and they wanted to confirm the VIN number. Otherwise you'll have to go the SB100 route (plenty of info if you "search")

Your smog referee was easier than mine... he told me I had to have original gas tank and exhaust (plus no ECU error codes). Couldn't you tell the DMV they made a mistake on the model year per CHP? If you go the SB100 route, go in and get the paperwork done a couple weeks early (or to just double check what you have is ready to go) so all they have to do is call Sacramento. Register by body style not motor, late 60s Lotus 7. Good Luck mate, nice to have another S2K in California

nice work!

That's pretty much why the S2K & Stalker look the way they do (have you checked out my album?). Haven't seen the Westfield with the honda motor.. You may have to choose between horsepower or style (though the new Duratecs are getting close and the Cat/Birkins weigh a little less too). I doubt you'll really care about the HP difference on the street. The difference will be if your the kind of guy that will get the urge for more power after a while.... You can have a supercharged 340+hp S2K for less then the price of some newer Cats... anything over that is just bragging rights or is for the lunatic fringe (WestTexas & 7evin;)). I'm kind of in their camp as I want to be quicker (up to 100 or so) than a corvette... hence the saving up $$ for a supercharger on the stock motor. Don't discount the value of a pre-owned 7. They don't change that much (biggest exception being the Duratec motors) and the prices have come down considerably. Among the many nice cars I've seen for sale here, there's been Mopho's high performance Cat, a tricked out/high HP Nisson motored/ orange Westfield, an awesome Blue Birkin, and Chad's S2K was a steal! I could of bought Chad's car and added the supercharger for what I got in mine:( Decisions, decisions....

Kenny, WCM owners have a site for technical issues/help. Brian checks in and contributes as well. You'll see some pretty hardcore Auto X guys there and they often find things to trick out or improve on. http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ultralite_USA/

Now thats what I'm talking about!!!

Sorry to hear this.... Sounds like New Jersey is one of the hardest places to register a car. Sometimes I think our club should have an old 60s 4 cylinder and we'll just loan it out for registration and the smog exceptions;) (does NJ require yearly inspections of old cars?). That windshield is funky... should definately show some pics without it (and the exhaust shield). Good luck

Kenny, As for the picture, keep in mind it's all relative... both cars are smaller than what you drove. One is tiny, the other is itsy-bitsy;) That being said, a Birkin was my second choice.

I recently picked a new primary care doctor. After two visits and exhaustive Lab tests, he said I was doing 'fairly well' for my age. A little concerned about that comment, I couldn't resist asking him, 'Do you think I'll live to be 80?' He asked, 'Do you smoke tobacco, or drink beer or wine?' 'Oh no,' I replied. 'I'm not doing drugs, either!' Then he asked, 'Do you eat rib-eye steaks and barbecued ribs?' 'I said, 'No, my former doctor said that all red meat is very unhealthy!' 'Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf, sailing, hiking, or bicycling?' 'No, I don't,' I said. He asked, 'Do you gamble, drive fast cars, or have a lot of sex?' 'No (didn't him about the 7),' I said. He looked at me and said.... 'Then, why do you even give a shit?'

I'm kind of embarrassed that a bigger than I like to admit issue was that I liked the look of the WCM better than the others (side shots are the most dramatic). I'm sure there are probably more traditionalist out there that have just the opposite feeling. Then when I found out about the honda drivetrain and all stateside parts availability (the only sole source WCM stuff is the chassis & bonnet I think) it was an easy decision for me. Also, it's very competitive in autoX so I Knew it handled well. Furthermore, it's probably got one of the widest drivers compartments (the passenger side is more standard/small;)) Besides Brian, you have WestTexas & 7evin relatively nearby that have the most experience in beating these cars up. They can also help you on build issues which I can't.... I just like to drive it! Good luck on whichever 7 you end up with, it's hard to go wrong.