TN_Scooter

Went to the local Cars and Coffee at the Nashville Super Speedway. Enjoyed chatting with folks about cars in general. Funniest question "Is this a real car?"

Making memories for the kids, nothing better than that!

Enjoying some of the nice weather here in middle TN. Driving around near Normandy, TN.

CBuff, thanks for the link. Looks like I have a little project for later this week.

JohnCH, Just checked mine, they are 9.25," looks like a full inch too long. Thanks for checking.

Has anyone had an issue with the wiper blades on your 7? I don't use them often but I noticed the issue when I went to wash a few bugs off of the windscreen. I had the half-roof on and noticed the wipers having a problem getting past the top of the windscreen. With the roof off, the wipers were hitting the frame but I don't use the wipers enough to have noticed the issue. I am curious if the blade and the device that connects the blade to the wiper arm were assembled backwards with the longer end of the blade towards the window frame. I've put some rough measurements on the picture if someone could verify for me. Thanks for the help.

Congrats! Sharp looking car!

Took the Cat out two days after Christmas to Shelbyville, TN. Nearest Green is the man who taught Jack Daniels how to make whiskey and was his first master distiller. Nearest Green, Jack Daniels and George Dickel are all within 30 miles of each other.

After reading 4 or 5 blogs on building a 7, I was concerned about a few things myself. First was missing parts, second was things not working properly (gas gauge, lights) and third was car not starting due to whatever. I got my kit towards the end of March this year and went through the inventory. I didn't get the half-roof and was missing the top grommet in the steering tube. I let the dealer know and got the missing parts delivered in due time. As I was assembling the car, I found I was missing a bolt which I was able to get at Lowes. I followed the build manual and suggestions from the blogs. The car came together and by mid April I was taking my first spin around the block! I was concerned that the gas gauge might be off but it appears accurate. It does jump around a bit when going around a corner but I aim for the gas station when it reads about 1/4 tank. Others have had problems with the speedometer not reading accurately but mine was spot on at 30 and 40 MPH per the speed zone cameras that tell you how fast you're going near construction areas. It took a little bit to get it registered but by the end of July, I was legal in Tennessee. I've put over 2800 miles since then and am having a blast with the car. You are going to enjoy the project and remember that you have lots of experts on this site willing to jump in and help if you do run into issues.

Enjoying some mild weather in November with a drive to Bell Buckle, TN. You can have some fun at their famous (maybe locally famous) RC Cola and Moon Pie festival in June.

England? Germany? France? Nope. Middle Tennessee. Enjoyed the 70 degree weather, drove by Castle Gwynn near Arrington, Tn. They host a renaissance festival every weekend in May. I've been able to put on over 2500 miles since the end of July! Having a blast with this fun little car.

I would wait on the cage before putting the dampers on. You can put the differential in but I wouldn't go any further. I finished my 7 this past June, definitely want to get the cage installed first.

Enjoyed some back roads in middle Tennessee. If you are ever find yourself near Normandy, TN, check at the George Dickel distillery in Cascade Hollow. Free samples and tours, might even get my brother as a tour guide!

Took the car out to Percy Priest lake, not too far down the road from where I live. Monday mornings are a great time to get out on the roads around here, everyone is at work!

Nice looking! Got to enjoy every sunny day!