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Glad she made ok Roman. I'm sure you guys will have lots of fun with her.

Thanks for the info Sparky. I will have to set up a web site at another host I guess. Until then I will be glad to send some information if you want. The S2K has as much or more knee room then other 7's. It also has adjustable pedals so my 6ft 200lbs fit comfortably. The S2k tunnel is not centered width wise , so the driver has a couple of inches more room then the passenger. The foot room is on the small side, but my 10.5's have no problems. If you would like to give her a look, I can drive down and meet you half way someplace. If it was not so hot we could go drive the Backbone. She likes that area! Here is a link to some video. I have insulated the foot wells, and heat is only an issue on longer trips, and mostly on the passenger side as it is close to the exhaust. I had the exhaust ceramic coated on a car I sold, and thought this would help with the heat. I planned to try it on Goldie, but have yet to do it. Loren used the insulated coating “Lizard Skin” http://www.lizardskin.com on the cockpit interior. He said it made a big improvement in heat as well as noise. Xcarguy, thanks for the kind words. I can tell you this car has changed my life. Brian did a wonderful job on this car. He built it to showcase his design and take on the fastest in the industry.

I have been lurking on this thread, and I decided to let you guys know I think I will sell Goldie. She is an amazing car with a distinguished history, but I want to finish some other projects (and start a few) and I don't have enough room these days. Aront, Goldie sounds like it would fit your requirements better then most 7's, as the S2k-R has a bigger cockpit and more leg room. If you want a 2nd opinion on Goldie, WestTexasS2K knows the car, you can ask him. Others around the group know the car as well, or pick up the Feb. 05 issue of Kit Car Builder. She was on the cover, and they did a good article about the car. Goldie is regestered and inspected in Texas, so it is ready for the street as well as the track. She also comes with a taller windshield that can be installed rikker! FYI, I'm in the Dallas area (Waxahachie) and will be glad to pick you up at the airport if needed. Visit my web site to check it out. There are photos and videos of Goldie, the wife and I, along with WestTexasS2K running around the Texas Hill Country. Thanks for your time.

I just use the ball cap and motorcycle (polarized) sunglasses. I also add ear protection muffs that I added a motorcycle intercom system with a place to add input from my i-pod. I found this drastically reduced stress and made road trips with my wife much better when we could talk easier, and had some music if we wanted. She listens to the music most of the time, I find the car makes enough music for me :-) The muffs make the comfort lever much better as they help with the buffeting on my left ear. If it is very cold, I wear a full face helmet.

Thanks Mondo. I would love to see the LM complete also but I decided not to use Pearl and that is the car it was to go on. Also I have way too much going on right now, so I think I will sell the body to someone that wants to use it on an existing S2K. I may even sell Pearl if I can't sell some other cars soon. I need to buy a car for my Daughter and family comes before toys..

Hello. My name is Chris Austin, and I also live in the Metroplex. I have been reading this thread and thought I would chime in. Sorry I took so long, I don't get on line much sometimes as I travel for work as you do. I also am an Engineer (aircraft) and my background and experience sound similar to yours. I was into motorcycles for years, but decided my chance of getting killed was more important then the fun of the sport. I decided to find a safer substitute, and the Seven fits the bill perfectly. I agree with basically everyone here, and the bottom line is what you want in both the build and finished car experience. There is a difficult balancing act here for most people, between time, money, and personal preference i.e. looks etc., with time being the most important for myself. Which of these wins out is up to you, just remember that your choice my change later! My choice for a Seven was fairly easy (at the time) to make as I also wanted domestic parts and wanted to deal with someone local, and both Dick and Brian fill that bill. I live just a few miles from Brian. I would not hesitate to deal with either one and have, and will do so again. I personally have both a completed S2K-R (Goldie), and a different version of the S2K which looks more like a traditional Seven (Pearl). I would be glad to make either of these available for you to check out. I also have the first production LM body to look at, if you are interested. This body will fit on an S2K to make a very different car, but you can always take it off and go back to the classic look. 2 cars in one. If a little more power is called for the S2000 supercharger kits available will bolt on the S2K and boost power a bit. I also have one of those to look at. ;-) It sounds like you already talked to Dick, and I agree that you should check out his products also. I would gladly own a Birkin and hope to do so myself. If I can help in any way, please let me know. Chris Austin

Thanks Jerry. I love your car also. It was my desktop background on my PC for some time. See ya around. Chris S2K kit inwork and "Goldie"

Hello to all. :seeya: Chris Austin here, new group member and 7 car owner from Waxahachie Texas. We’re building an Ultralite S2K, but had the good fortune to be able to buy "Goldie" a couple of weeks ago thanks to Brian Anderson. I live about 5 miles from his place and we are working on several Worldclass Motorsports projects together. Great guy by the way. My Son and I have been into collecting and autocrossing BMW's for years, but wanted to get back to the open-air feel of my motorcycle days, and what better way to do that then in a 7. We attended the Southwest 7 event last weekend and what a good bunch. We had a fantastic time. We look forward to taking part in the group, and also look forward to future events. God bless www.austinmotorworks.com