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If there had been no Iraq, this wouldn't be such a big deal, but unfortunately you are broke. You may be broker if it, or something like it, doesn't go through. I, as a foreigner with no say, am saying, for world economics, think about it very hard.

As a Deman builder at the moment, I can say that many parts are simply MK. So many other parts are Miata and in my case, Nissan. The only parts hassles have been little brake connectors and things. The fact is that these 7s are English cars, not Corollas or Miatas, and if you want many things, you have to send away for them, or as said, make them (working with aluminum is fun!). Back panels are very hard to find, rear fenders are difficult too. Nobody knows what you are talking about when you go looking for anything at NAPA or whatever, which is why this and other sites are so valuable. British American Motorsports in Lachine, QC are the new owners of the former Deman Motorsports, and are "top blokes" as the English might say.

The main reason I went with D%#^&* was because it was semi-local, and I didn't have to worry about importing from the the US. However, in the end, pretty much all my parts eventually came from the US anyways from our friend Fleabay, so a Stalker wouldn't have been a problem, as long as it would never be called a "car" until it's built - see above regarding importing to the Great White North.

Forget about Deman. Dan is no longer doing that (thankfully - it is hard holding myself from saying what I really think, but I will). Contact British American Motorworks in Montreal for anything close to you. I probably knew a little less about cars than most people out there doing this but here is my story: My Deman "kit" was a very expensive pile of parts and a nicely built frame, with extra bracing for a large motor. I have been very frustrated as I have gone along, but I see the end of the tunnel, thanks to BAM, BusaLoco and many others. It has cost probably what a Westfield would have, with a LOT more difficulty. What I couldn't do I farmed out: locating the engine and trans, making the propshaft, exhaust, fuel tank et al, BUT it is going to go like crap, and I am actually starting to really enjoy the build - but it's a lot of hard work in every possible way! Finding parts has been a real problem (fenders for example are not locally available, nor are bonnets, rear panels and on and on). You can't build Caterhams in Canada; Peter Saville-Peck won't sell you a kit, and he is the importer. Would I do it again? I dunno, what else would I have done with my time, and what else would I have obsessed over and worried about? Remember, these are English cars, and nobody in North America knows what you are talking about when you go looking for parts. Keep looking, talk to a few manufacturers, and other builders on here and elsewhere, budget LOTS for it and go for it! If you want a link to my build-so-far pics, just pm me. I WILL finish!

I was just in Greenfield Park/Lincolnshire/Chicago area in general (all over the place), and my humble opinion is that there are plenty of people who could afford that right near you. My own SR18 will have nearly that much invested and it won't look like yours, nor go as fast; nor will all of it be built professionally (although I couldn't have got this far without the boys down in Lachine!) Have you advertised it locally?

http://www.ridegear.com/rg/item/F-500/Napoleon/AX-GP-Mirrors.html Would these do? They have others, all very cheap.

Why do I never see these things driving around whenever I go home?

Yes, but I wouldn't want to be cleaning up drool all the time.

You're just trying to get us in trouble again aren't you??

Tata obviously means "Toodleoo" in Hindi, if you get my drift.

I am truly speechless. That is indeed a first. That's dumber than trying to build a car for 250 pounds sterling.

Does anybody want his autograph, obtained by yours truly at the 1978 British GP at Brands? I should go check that Museum out one of these days. I have to talk my wife out of going to Jacques' restaurant every time we're in Montreal; maybe I could make a deal with her.

Well, Jim, since you asked: The build is progressing along. I now have a Nissan engine instead of Toyota. The story is too long to go into here, but I'll fill you in another time! As far as more Canadians goes; we've been entertaining Americans for as long as there's been TV and Radio. Except for Jim Carey. He's an idiot.

Keep it all in English and nobody gets hurt. :leaving:

St Jean De Vedas is the one I would guess. Thats probably on another continent, in a country that speaks French full time, and NOT near Maryland USA (if that's where you are).

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CC410184344FR The package is at the post office for delivery. You have to assume that they are going to actually deliver it!

CC410183967FR The package is in our network. How confidence-inspiring.

I just pray that when he dies in an accident, he doesn't take anybody else with him. Then, only his drug addict customers will suffer.

Where the hell were you last winter when I decided to actually build a kit? I would've been all over that. Looks nice!

I'm sorry, but I have no idea what you're talking about, and I am sure most people don't. But I do like to call in the experts from time to time when my expertise in anything is exceeded. So I would call Michelin, Toyo, and all the other TIRE MANUFACTURERS to ask them what they know about it. Quite a bit I would guess. I'm just a nobody, but I would consider tire pressure/temperature (the two are obviously linked) as a very large part of the equation not really explored much so far in the discussion. As the English like to say: "I'll get my coat"...

je ne comprends pas le but de l'exercise. I don't get it. Driving fast through Paris. So? By the way, in essence, he says: "there were no camera tricks or accelerated footage used"

I was not making this up when I said I had a lot of trouble with my car build. I got 70%. I really tried!

Hard to generalise. The ones in the San Francisco/Bay Area were all right during the 80's. That wasn't why I came back, that's for sure!

What, an American wife???? Must be some nice girls down there; haven't checked in a while.