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That's an interesting item. The trafficator is still more advanced. Not only is the speed of the switch set with an adjustment on the housing, but the duration is selected by the degree of angle the lever is turned. And only one switch is needed. The existing wiring to the Lucas toggle switch can go directly to the timer switch.

If you have one, you know what it is.

How does it breathe? Is there an air filter element?

Interested in this. On my 7, the left side front panel had been replaced by a previous owner but the elbow wasnt welded before being sold. I already have a set of skins that will not hold together as one piece. I ask for the benefit of future readers, and I may still be able to remove these without buckling with proper bracing. I would love to re-skin the whole car, but it's hard to justify as the damage is only few square inches of area. But its in a difficult location next to the lower frame tubes, both sides, requiring skin removal for access. Repair could be attempted from the outside but I don't want the torching to compromise the rail coating in that area that is susceptible to water ingress. (Yes, in Houston this is an amphibious swamp buggy) (Don't drive a fully loaded 7 onto a U-Haul car trailer)

You have a new excuse to add more light-ness

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Five pieces. It would be tricky to not disturb the filler in the join at the cockpit elbow. Perhaps torching off that fillet and forgetting about it is the way forward? I can find a skilled metal man later. Or eventually do it myself.

Is it possible to remove the whole set of body pannels as one piece?

My 95/96 Crossflow Live Axle trunnion spacing is slightly over 1.5" spread out an additional 1/16 with the cupped washers in place. The damper spacing is 1.25".

Perhaps the cones are softer on hotter days

How much flappity-flap does a hood make at speed <50mph? Or a bikini top? I never got around to trying it.

We got power back today! But the 7s garage will still be hot 🥵 Looking for cooling options. No swamp coolers due to the extra humidity they add. No mini split as there is no way to hide the exhaust ducts. It may have to be an improvised window unit with exhaust in the attic. Hip roof, no gable.

How about yellow or gold stripes? Doable with wraps now.

Been out of action dealing with the Houston Tornado and four days power outage. Our area was hit with >70mph cross winds. The 7 is alright. We're OK. Worst part is the cold shower and no CPAP. If I had to choose, I'd keep the CPAP.

I don't know of any but there was someone making them for the Lowcost builders, UK based I believe. Any Caterham wing will be wider than Lotus, word of caution. I read that Curtis Unlimited was a supplier of fiberglass body parts. Perhaps to Caterham? Read: https://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19361

Don't be a stranger. We like pics and stories. You don't come off a drive without a story. A 7 is never boring, is impossible to ignore, and always on the edge of what a 1k pound roller skate can do on a road. Get ready to be asked about the 7 wherever you go. And don't stand with your leg close to the fuel filler when pumping fuel.

Or a voltage regulator?

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I'll chime. Reliable? Depends. These 7s can be screwed together well and the car shakes itself apart. It's part of the bonding process and journey. Price? With all the 7s that show up for sale, $25k is about right for a good 7, even a Crossflow. I think you could have your tucas three inches off the ground for half of what you're looking at. But, it's the whole package and this is your your chance to get it. Investment? Nope. The next guy will always haggle you down. Wear and tear, damage, etc. You can't be looking at the resale. If you can't enjoy the 7 without worrying about the money hit later, buy a cheaper Caterham. They're all very similar. Just get a DeDion. Maintenance? This is not reliable transportation. If a 7 is reliable, someone knows what they're doing. I would encourage you to "get into the car". Learn all you don't know so you aren't reliant on someone else. That may not be in your priorities. Doesn’t a aircraft pilot know his craft well? Absolutely, inside and out. Its a very simple car really. Knowing the workings is being pit crew and chief mechanic for your race car. I'm not going to say you would do this, but here's a story. I knew a software engineer type who found his dream 7 for sale. It was a used race beater with the typical mods. Well sorted. It was bought and shipped to him via a car currier. He asked me to come by and give him advice on how to operate the car (red flag!) I got there and he had the biggest grin, he was so proud of himself. He had connected the battery and driven the 7. I saw it coming. I opened the coolant cap, no coolant. Probably no oil either. The car had been prepared for shipping and fluids were drained. I got out of there quick and the blame game started between buyer and seller. KNOW YOUR CAR.

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True that. I'll go through my books. Probably have some of the same books.

Good bit of history. I'll add the A40 to the poll.

Correct. Future 7 owners need help in choosing and configuring an axle to the 7. I have always heard the early RX7 is a good option, and the earliest had matching lug bolt circle PCD of 3.75".

Tony Weale's book, Lotus Seven, has an impressive chapter on the S4. 26 pages.