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I went back last night, and got all the welding on the driver side done. Now all I have left is drilling holes to connect the fender bracket to the spindle bracket http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/thumbsup.gif I'm going to drive it with 1 fender for a little bit to make sure wind and bumps don't cause it to fly off. Then the fun part starts: making the passenger side look like the drive side http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/willy_nilly.gif

I have to go find the link - it was always hard to find active links to this one... Have you guys seen the french guy who built a completely working scale copy of a Ferrari? He cast his own pistons, block, tranny, etc... built his own rubber tires... everything. Every knob, light, pedal, etc... worked on it.

Wow! that's impressive.

K. I'll chime in as another non-competing autocrosser. Del, Michael D, or any of the others who run the nationals have more valuable input than me. I think in a broad sense you are right that the 2 biggest factors are tires and driver skill. Those amount to 1 (or many cases more) seconds in run times. However, margins of victory are much smaller. When a tenth of a second seperates the first few positions, can we say for sure that the giant spoiler on one car didn't make a difference? And if we honestly believe it didn't, why was it installed? Just food for thought. As Del pointed out, his car and probably many others in DMod are results of many years of optimizing, changing, etc... At that level, every improvement is there for a reason. Common sense tells me a Caterham in stock trim that was purchased 10 years ago, and is setup properly, will still be slower than a winged car optimized for autox, given equal drivers, tires, power to weight ratio.

Del, Great observation. THIS is the first question we all need to agree on. I'm pretty sure that on this question everyone is not on the same page.

Thank you for spreading the word! http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/cheers2.gif

Chetco and LocostV8, I have limited knowledge of Locosts... Can you guys give a brief description of: 1. What a "book chassis" is? 2. The common variations of a book chassis? I have seen references to the +4, or the 442. 3. Who are the main vendors who make standard book chassis? I think Coveland does. Others? Do they really follow the book? I think there has to be room here to separate locosts that are built to some specification, from locost that are really engineered on their own.

Sorry about the forum software cutting off the graphic... To view the full graphic, right click on the image, click here: >http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20061102_001052_sevenm.jpg

I'll be purchasing them... I believe it's british pounds though, not $

Del, welcome to usa7s (although this is an odd thread for a welcome http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/lol.gif ) Since the protestor, protestee, contestant, and bystanders are all here now http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/grouphug.gif , let's focus on the task at hand. I'd love to hear your take on what to do with "stock" Sevens for a competitive place to run.

Redbaron, Excellent post! I didn't know about torsion rubber axles... Quick google: >http://www.kmtparts.com/store.asp?pid=9284 http://www.kmtparts.com/client_images/catalog19666/pages/images/Torflex-Page-Image.jpg Price seems reasonable at $281 per axle including electric brake, or $163 for no brakes. Thanks.

Measure twice, cut once? Or is it measure 3 times, weld once? http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/banghead.gif I've been working on fabricating the bracket for my cycle fenders. Simple task, except the welder is at my friend's house, etc... So I'm on the last piece to weld for the driver side. Line everything up. Take it off the spindle and go to weld it. Right before welding, I realize I have one of the pieces backwards. To make sure I have it right, I do the whole setup again, and I still got it backward http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/cuss.gif I shut the welder off and came home

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>http://www.animatronics.org/strangers/strangers.htm

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/lol.gif I was wondering what you meant

40 = groupie 100 = senior We have it easy. at corvetteforum I had to get to 10000 to earn a full set of stars

somebody found OT http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/hurray.gif Actually I have to go look at the setting

Ah, good idea....but don't you get a speeding ticket every time you honk? http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/biggrin5.gif http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/rofl.gifslngsht2006-11-19 14:40:00

I have one loud pipe on each side attached to the gas pedal http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/smash.gif

BTW, moving this to the general section... keeping the for sale section for stuff members are actually selling. This is ok for general consumption http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/thumbsup.gif

Rob, I sent him an email and asked for pricing info. Also told him if his stuff is not infringing on any trademarks (or if he's already cleared it with Caterham), that I'd be happy to do a writeup on the parts, the install, service, etc... and post it up. We'll see what he comes back with.

Jim, thanks. Do you know if he sells the bladder only? I'll give him a ring tomorrow http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/cheers2.gif

I wonder if Caterham will have a problem with that

chetcpo, carrying a set of wheels with slicks is probably within most folk's reasonable limits. Again, that's no different if you want to compete in a miata. Most stock folks draw the line somewhere before slapping an iron board wing in the back http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/biggrin5.gif STS2 may be an option. I'm looking at the rules >here, and it's difficult to figure out why something is not allowed in STS2. For example all Triumphs are excluded http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/confused5.gif, as is Honda CRX. MichaelD, is there a published process and guidelines SCCA follows in reviewing vehicle classifications? I'm totally ignorant regarding the process here.

When I talk to Alumina (as when I discussed this with Dennis Hedges), I'll ask for trailer brakes as an option, so those who want it can have it, without increasing the cost for others. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/smile5.gif