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During the 8 years I lived in the LA area, we had all four seasons several times. We even had snow on Malibu Beach! Skip

Sorry, I had this one mixed up with the 2.93 sec 0-60 claim on the Hyabusa R model also for sale. They didn't give a HP figure in their ad, anyone know what the R engine is good for? Skip

Skip Cannon Erie, CO Caterham SV 1

It's what the rest of the country gets in lieu of the four seasons of Southern California: Earthquake, fire, riot and flood. Skip

How much does it weigh and what is the HP and torque? Must be an awesome power/weight ratio to achieve 0-60 in less than 3 seconds. Skip

Here's the sequence I use. 1. After opening the boot all the way, lift the hood sticks and make sure the straps are at their loosest position as well as aligned on the hood sticks with the point where they attach to the rear of the car. 2. Unfold the top and lay it over the hood sticks and snap it to the windscreen header. 3. Make sure the hood sticks are still in their up and forward position and then begin snapping the rear snaps. Some sequences work better than others here. Experiment with starting at the middle of the back and working to the sides and vice versa. 4. When all snaps are in place, climb in the car and fasten the velcro around the hood stick, then reach over your shoulder and pull the loose end of each strap forward until the top is nice and taut. This became a little more difficult when I changed from the standard roll bar to the Caged version with the double diagonal cross braces. 5. Install the side curtains. If you have permanently mounted side mirrors, the side curtains will not stay open by themselves making it a little more difficult to get in and out. Getting in and out of a Caterham is never a graceful act especially with the top in place. With the top on I stick my right foot into the footwell, bend over as far forward as I can then extend my right hand onto the center console and sort of back into the cockpit. When I am mostly in, I put my left hand on the cockpit sill and use both arms to hold my butt above the seat while I draw in my left leg. Then I can sit down, unfold and start to breathe again. Top or not, I always slide the seat all the way back before exiting the car. Makes it much easier to get my feet and legs under the steering wheel. Ohhh, to be 30 years younger and 75 lb lighter! Skip

My Caterham is an SV so it has a 4" wider and 3" longer cockpit. The width won't make any difference but the length might make it a bit easier. As far as mods, it is factory stock in the cockpit area, only mods are in the drive train. RTFM = Read The F...ing Manual (a standard internet term ). The manual gives sort of a sequence for installing the top. I'm no relative to David Blane nor are there any contortionists in my family. I'm a 64 year old, 250 lb, 5' 9" couch potato with a torn rotator cuff in my right shoulder. Skip

This seems strange, I've had the top and side curtains on my Caterham many times. Its quite simple and takes less than 5 minutes. Have you RTFM? I always carry them in the boot as you never know when an afternoon shower/downpour will show up around here. As old, overweight and creaky as I am, I find it only slightly more difficult to get in and out with the top and side curtains on than with them off. I even had to run with the top up at a track event because I didn't have arm restraints http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1839659179_SkipCannon-ZC.jpg YMMV, Skip

On their first attempt Keith and Janel Tanner were 1st in class and 16th overall in the Targa Newfoundland. :hurray: :cheers: :hurray: :cheers: :hurray: Keith works at that Mecca of Miatadom, Flyin' Miata in Grand Junction. He is also the author of "How to Build A Cheap Sportscar" based on his experiences building a Locost 7. The build of their Targa Miata is here. Race results are here: here.

I will sometimes use the handbrake when stopped on a hill. Makes for a smoother pull away. I almost always take the car out of gear and my foot off the clutch when stopped. Both of my MT cars have aftermarket clutches which require about double the pedal pressure of a stock clutch. It gives my junkyard knee a break. Skip

:iagree: I ran two canyons connected by the Peak to Peak Highway today. We stopped for lunch at Oskar Blues and then off for a visit with my stock broker. By the time I got to his office, I was grinning, could care less what the market was doing and was looking forward to the long trip home. Since the weather is so good, I think I'll have another blat this evening. What a GREAT car. Skip

Count me in for the track day. Skip

The Maxton was a low volume sports car produced here in Denver. The second prototype (named Mille) was at The Tire Source today when I stopped by. Unfortunately, the Rollerskate production cars look more dune buggy than Se7en but Mille is definitely an LSIS and in fact was partially inspired by a ride Bob Sutherland took in a rotary powered Se7en. Mille has a narrow, shark mouth shaped nosecone with cycle fenders. It has a handmade aluminum body which is unfinished as the car was a prototype. It would look great had the current owner finished up the seams and polished the whole car but I suspect he keeps it the way it is for historic purposes. I didn't have my camera with me but will try to get someone at the shop to take some pictures which I will post later. The car was in getting some work done before running the Colorado Grand later this month. While most of the Rollerskates had 13B RX-7 engines, Mille has a supercharged I6 from a Nissan 280Z. Skip

This weekend is the British Car Conclave at Oak Park in Arvada, CO. This is their 25th year and they are hoping to get 500 cars. LOCO (Lotus Colorado club) will be there but we need more LSIS. They have a Drive the Rockies event on Saturday and the show is on Sunday. Hope to see some more USA7s people this time. Skip

Mazda, Have a great trip. Skip :7head:

Here are a few more pictures from the event. Gathering at the hotel to start the Saturday AM blat. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1109921692_DSC03485.JPG At the All British Car Show http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1230318828_DSC03494.JPG David Hempey's work in progress complete with Please Touch Me sign http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1971157508_DSC03498.JPG

Just got home this evening from the MidWest 7s Gathering. Russ (locost7018)did an outstanding job organizing and hosting this event. I had a great time and I think everyone else did as well. We had 14 Se7ens at the British car show. All the cars got lots of attention. Hempey's work in progress probably did more for our sport than any of the other cars. He trailered in a scratch build bare frame with a Miata engine and trans and rear suspension, parked it in the show with a sign that said Please Touch Me, feel free to climb in and sit in it. I think many people got inspired during that show to try building one themselves. Way to go Hempey! Russ even found some serious twisties for us to drive on during the blat. Who woulda thought there were roads like that in Kansas? Thanks again Russ, great job and a blast of a weekend. Skip

During the long winter months while I was building the Se7en, I would often take a glass of Agavero (tequila liquer) out to the shop late at night, sit in the car sipping the Agavero, shifting the gears, steering the wheels and making zoom zoom sounds. It definately helped keep my interest and enthusiasm up and made working on it the next time that much easier. Skip ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM:7head:

Al, Which track is it and what direction from Branson? Skip

If your car is an SV I have the pipe you need and can get it on the way today. Details in an email I sent you. Skip

:iagree: It's like a disease you don't want to take the cure for. Every time another Se7en pops up in the ads, I have to restrain myself. Some of the better deals are really hard to resist. I keep thinking that winter is not too far away and I need a new project in the shop to keep me occupied during those long cold months. Skip

I found that the R-888 is a better rain tire than the RA-1. It is OK in light rain but if there is standing water, it will aquaplane you right off the road. Reportably, it gets much worse as the grooves wear off. Skip

Just passing this along, I am not affiliated with Club Auto but have been to their museum several times. They are trying to establish a monthly cars and coffee event. Skip --------------- Cars, Coffee, and Go-Carting! September 6 We are meeting at the Club Auto facility (11100 W. 8th Ave. Lakewood) Saturday morning, Sept 6th at 9am. Come and meet other car enthusiasts before heading to "The Track at Centennial" to race Karts that can reach 60 mph. Test your driving skills and experience up to 3 G's on the turns! Jim gave us a great rate for the day, which is only $35 per person and includes a rental kart.

We had road closures due to heavy snow along the I-70 corridor in the Colorado Mountains last week. The chain law was in effect for several passes while other passes were closed. The passes are in the 10,000' to 12,000' area but the snow was down to about the 8,000' level. Skip