Mondo

Thanks guys, I can hear the fuel pump kick in when I turn on the battery switch. I can actually see it's wiring connections and it looks to be good. The car turns over normally - no weird noises from the engine etc.. I can replace parts but I'm no good at figuring this stuff out (thats why I had it built). I wouldn't know which wires to check (lot of stuff on these computerized cars). Might have to take to garage. I'm kind of glad it happened now and not at an autocross across town or somewhere out in the twisties. I'll give it a good once over again for loose connections etc.. before taking other action. Was just hoping someone else had this experience before. Thanks again. Probably should of put this in the "Tech" section. Sorry

Got to admit it was fun while it lasted. I'm so happy about getting the car I'm not that upset about this problem (long as it doesn't turn out to be major engine issue). It's a 2005 Honda S2000; all fuel injection/computer etc.. I saw what looks like the plug you hook up for diagnosis and was wondering if it's the same as Ford, Chevy etc... that I could go to Kragen's, where you can check one out and read a code error or something. Don't know what I'd do from there but it would be a start.

Well I met Brian (nice guy) at Knotts and we sealed the deal. Trailered the car home and had to take it for a spin (more on the spin in a minute). Drove for about half an hour, giving a couple rides, getting used to the car. So I came up to an intersection out here in the rural area that goes on to a very wide, empty, new street... plenty of room to screw up safely. And I did.... too much gas fish tail and end up back wards, laughing the whole time. Didn't kill the engine but halfway thru turning back around it dies (about 30 seconds after spinout). Turns over but won't start. Couldn't find any lose connections. Luckily I still have my friends trailer and am only about half a mile away. So, it's in my garage and I'm asking you guys for some advice on what to check. It has fuel, all electrics work... fuel pump is running (plenty of gas in tank). I'll take some pics tomorrow.

Thanks Mike, Hmm, wonder where the front fenders are (must of run out of time)... guess I'll find out tomorrow. Mike, still have that offer for a ride in my car for a ride in your plane;)

I'm thinking of leaving Knotts around 2 or 3 Sunday afternoon (leave Bakersfield late morning). I'm going to trailer it back (don't want to figure out the car and LA freeway traffic at the same time). Hope I can find a place down there to park with the trailer, maybe I can bluff my way into the display area... I don't know what Brian's bringing but mine will be black with weatherkit. PS- Huge West Coast National Hot Rod show in Bakersfield this weekend.

Just checked with my carrier, Farmers Insurance, and they want $1200 a year. That includes the same coverage/umbrella as my other cars; can drive as much as I want. I'll check with Hagerty. And maybe switching everything to State Farm (4 cars, house & umbrella).

Brian, of WCM, is attending the Knotts Berry Car Show this weekend. He'll be bringing my car there as well... kind of a win-win with him having a car to show and me not having to drive to Texas to pick it up:thumbs: Only hitch is I don't have a SB100 Cert so the fun begins with the DMV:skep:

Somebody's going to get a great deal on this... 20 grand for a Birkin with 800 miles (and California registered). One day left:willy:

Well that'll give your left leg a workout :leaving:

Good luck! Obviously we're all rooting for you (doh!, thought you were starting the race, nevermind)

Kevin, Brian is finishing it up (installing weather kit this week). I guess I'm kind of a wuss as far as not tackling the build myself and wanting top/doors as an option. Talked to Loren several months back and went with an STI rear end and 9 inch wide rear wheels (along with extra insulation).... just in case I get the urge to supercharge later down the road. Never seem to leave well enough alone;)

:thumbs: My S2K is sooo close to being done... can't wait!

There's some pics on WCM's website... there offering 11s too http://www.wcmultralite.com/r11.htm

I'm sure it's copyrighted but the stainless one is pretty nice http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/478791830_stainless 7.jpg been corrected - polished aluminum:o

That's funny... I dont know about driver's skill but it's a heck of an engineering feat. I love that kind of stuff,... kind of like these tiny 7s doing damage to much more celebrated cars (with the necessary driver's skill).

1972 - 250cc Bultaco Pursang :thumbs: http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/312156425_bultaco pursang.jpg

Welcome aboard Dan. I just retired from our City's Fire Department at the end of last year. Done the motorcycle thing (both dirt & sportbikes). Fixed up a Lotus Europa in the 80s and am switching back to 4 wheels with an Ultralite (hopefully a safer way to still go fast). Loren's another firefighter, from Texas, that's a pretty serious competitor with this car. Again, welcome.

Sorry to hear about the car, seems you don't have much left that you haven't tightened, repaired/replaced.... Nice wagon:thumbs: do the rear wheels rub? Here's my other ride (besides PU & Expedition) ]http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1705460366_IMG_1302a.JPG

I give him respect because bikes (at least in the stock class he was in) don't have traction control, anti-lock brakes and god knows what other driver aides F1 had when he raced. This F1 season should be interesting without that stuff.

look forward to seeing the supercharger set up (and numbers):thumbs: What is that "mocal" thing with the light blue hoses attached to it?

I always thought that Congress/Senate should only have a certain number of bills they could pass a year (give each rep 2-10). That would eliminate all the Flag burning, steroid use, and generally trivial stuff compared to what needs to be done. Same for State Legislatures. On this private vs government work... you got to keep in mind the biggest rip offs are from private business trying to get one over (Haliburton, aircraft/defense companies etc..). It's not so much the lazy gov worker (though they are there too). Government really should spend more on accountability but it seems that's where they cut first. When I was in the military they had an incentive program that gave you a percentage of the savings that the Air Force would save with your suggestion. Some guys got thousands (and the government saved a ton). Taxes - I wouldn't mind a flat tax but, and it's a big but, the tax should be on everything earned... yes, capital gains, inheritance, etc. If everything earned was taxed it would probably not be a big percentage of gross income and the middle class would likely see the least impact as they live from paycheck to paycheck now. Of course that wouldn't happen because middle class have the mortgage deduction and businesses would complain they need tax incentives to grow... But if it was a level playing field I think it would be ok (overseas business would have to be different I imagine and being relatively naive there's probably a lot more I don't know about. But a national flat tax or sales tax (with all the existing exceptions for business/wealty) hurts the middle class the most in my humble opinion.

I'm no economist but I don't know how we, as a nation (and has a population) can take on anymore debt. Maybe they should let inflation take off, then when everything cost more and salaries increase, the debt won't seem so large. Especially if the loan interest is locked into today's rate. Not good for me though as I've just started receiving my pension. It is frustrating seeing these wild swings every few days...

It is nice when people can express their ideas and not get slammed... I agree with Box in that I don't have any weapons in my house (2 kids at home) but your welcome to have them in your home if you choose. And if someone enters your house in the middle of the night, you have the right to blow them away without asking what they're doing there etc... As far as the drug issue, I don't think making it legal has helped the problem in countries like Holland. No matter how cheap you make them, drug addicts won't be able to hold a job so they'll likely be the one who enters someone else's house at night and gets blown away.... maybe legalizing drugs is the solution;) Perhaps they should try it with marijuana first and see how it goes... short of stealing Doritos from a 7/11 it might not be a big deal.

Things might be looking up http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23710970/?GT1=43001

I would think that a single 2.5 muffler would be plenty sufficient flow for a 4 cylinder and you could still split it after the muffler for the same look.... make it a little easier on yourself, save a little space and $$