Croc

Short post - Stalker was sold to a good home this afternoon. Its not me. Don't feel bad about Bob pretending to be in agony. :seeya:

Yes but not as inbred.

Edit: CR500s remain available to fit a CSR Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Hanns Per New CSRs come with CR500s as they have since the very beginning. There is no special stay for fitting the ZZR or ZZS unless an individual owner has modified one themselves. Avon CR500 remain available in the sizes to suit a CR500. I went another way by fitting 13 inch wheels then fitting the appropriate sized Avon ZZR rubber. Plenty of clearance that way as rolling diameter was slightly smaller than the standard factory 15 inch wheels with standard fitment Avon CR500. Cheers Mike

Hi Bruce. That is a Ginetta. 2L Zetec. Space frame chassis with shell body. Quite a nice little car. That specific Ginetta though is special. It’s the one that Jeff H on this forum rented for Spa-Francorchamps in March this year. The one the Bookatrack mechanics took to calling the Love Shack because he and his special friend Stacie would steam up the windows while out on track. I suppose it could have been from driving fast....

Hardly, first bristle toothbrush was recorded in 1498 in China. Try again, they must be known for something other than Hilary?

Being a true southerner and therefore not intimately familiar with the two letter abbreviations for the various states of America, right now KiwiBirkin is probably wondering what “AR” means? The thought bubbles will be along the lines of: Alfa Romeo Aunt Rosa Aarrrrrgh! ARizona Ass Reamed Augmented Reality Alternate Reality And so on... When in fact the real answer as we all know is Arkansas, which is only famous for producing Hilary Clinton. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Video shows the afternoon sessions on the Coastal Circuit using the corkscrew to come onto the pit straight. First 5min34 mins are clean laps. At 5min35 I am wearing a bee on the camera as I play tag and hang onto the back of a Caterham 620R. I was 210hp. He was 309hp. He would just disappear away from me on the straights but I would claw back by being brave elsewhere. On circuit photography to follow once I receive it.

If we are continuing onto the International Circuit then we proceed along the Tom Pryce straight to The Hairpin. Naturally it is a hairpin. Then blast back along the straight to the last corner before the pit straight/start/finish line – The Bus Stop. Its tight and slow – second gear. There is a patch of tarmac around the apex out to the middle of the track – this makes it off camber and tricky. Very easy to rotate the car here if power is put down aggressively. Also easy to rotate the car left into the pit wall. As always, my trusty steed was my 420R Naturally, my weather was a light drizzle in the morning to wake me up, “sea mist” was the affectionate name by the locals, followed by dreary gray overcast skies, eventually turning into rain at around 4pm. The locals said it was “quite a nice day.” Needless the say the drizzle in the initial session led to lots of spins, me included, before I at least managed to get my act together.

Peel is iconic because it is a fun corner and the views are epic. It’s a tight right entry but once committed it opens up on exit, just like the view. Most drivers hold tight to the right fearing the lefthander below the crest, but that is just optical, plenty of time to exit Peel properly out left and then come back right in readiness for the next lefthander, Seaman’s, out of sight down the hill. The Seaman’s corner is critical because it is where the track divides from International layout or Coastal layout. If International then it is a slightly off camber brake and dive to the apex then favorable camber as you put the power down on track out. If it is Coastal circuit then you hold left for the instant right into Corkscrew then try to hold to the center or right to be ready to turn left onto the main straight. The photo below shows the confusion – the track is the right most tarmac. The left side tarmac corner is actually pit entry. More than one ended up in the pits by mistake.

Assuming you get through Rocket then you have an almost immediate right tight hairpin corner, seen in the following: Then you exit the hairpin and prepare for one of the best corners on the track, Peel.

Back to the circuit, out of Church, the track curves right. Keep the foot mashed through here. And up the hill to Rocket corner Now Rocket corner hides a secret, seen in the next photo. Hidden, just over the crest, is a second gear tight left turn. Those skid marks in the braking zone tell the “oh shit” moments of quite a few drivers (or riders).

Banking is probably only 5 degrees – nowhere near as extreme as the 15 degrees on Lightning Circuit at NJMP. Fairly simple – late turn in, apex 2/3rds of the way around, power out. Then you have a straight heading down towards Church which sweeps right in a curving straight. It looks tighter than it is. You need a full lift of throttle or light dab touch of brakes to get the car to turn in but then its back on full power, accepting that there will be some front end drift/understeer as you track out. So why do they call it Church? Well, if I faced 180 degrees and looked out with my back to the circuit then you see this: The Church is only accessible by foot at high tide or anytime by Shane in his Stalker.

In the latest instalment of doing UK/European track days in a Caterham, this time we are at Anglesey, Wales. It is way oop northern end of Wales – a 5+ hour drive from Heathrow airport. You can get closer by flying from the USA into Manchester but I have had enough of third world airports this year. Ideally you would double head this event with an Oulton Park Day – about 2 hours away. Anglesey is only 70 something miles from Ireland across the Irish Sea. This location on the Irish Sea presents problems and opportunities. Opportunities, as this is one of the most scenic circuits on earth perched on top of the cliffs above the crashing ocean. Problems, because of that ocean, winds can be sweeping across the track at gale force and it is highly likely it will rain while you are there. Naturally, I was rolling eyes the day before my event when I discovered it was perfect sun, no wind as I knew then that I was going to have a crap weather day the following day…guaranteed. Anyway, I was last at this circuit in 2014 running a rental R300 race car at here http://www.usa7s.net/vb/showthread.php?9660-On-Track-with-Croc and here http://www.usa7s.net/vb/showthread.php?9675-Caterham-R300-at-Donington-and-Anglesey-Circuits&highlight=anglesey This time would be with more hp with a 420R under my seat. For an overview of the circuit we have the map: There are two basic circuit configurations – International GP with the second long hairpin and Coastal which cuts that phallic portion of the circuit out and introduces the corkscrew to connect the hill to pit straight. In case you wonder why I come this far for a circuit? Its exciting. No other circuit puts as much G forces on my body. By the end of the day my neck hurt, I had bruising from the side bolters of the seat, my fingers hurt from throwing the car into corners. And for all that it is not a very fast track in average speed. Its also very pretty around the Anglesey peninsula. We ran International in the morning and then Coastal in the afternoon to give some variety. The day before my event there was a Plop Race going on. This name, more commonly associated with the short sharp sound of a fresh log playfully slapping at water in a toilet bowl, was actually referring to a completely different kind of shit in that it was scooter endurance racing. Yes! Who knew that 8 hours of 50cc racing could be so exciting. I pissed myself laughing at the crashes, the collisions and the “I am unable to avoid the tire wall” moments on the circuit with the most run off of any circuit out there. The rules are simple – you must use the correct engine with its limited displacement. No mods of brakes or chassis allowed. Fairing/bodywork is free to modify in that you can remove it or run it. Streamlining is not allowed. Engine is free to modify but folks, keep in mind that if you give a 50cc engine a compression of 7 then it will not last one lap of the circuit let alone 8 hours. There is no point being the fastest on the warm-up laps. One team in the pits I chatted with had burned through 5 engines by 3pm. He hoped they would finish as he had no more engines…oops! So with that in mind, my track overview photos will include many examples of “plops” on the track. Turn 1 after the start line is a fast left hander. Tight entry but opens up nicely on exit with a good run possible into turn 2 – just watch the cars exiting the pits here. First photo is of the “The Banking” i.e. a banked turn 2. Background is the Irish Sea and the mountains of Snowdonia (BTW very good twisty roads in there on your way to and from Anglesey).

Greetings from Geneva! Posting today as I am on a plane all tomorrow. NEW Superformance S1 https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-lotus-seven-4/ and here https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1264807/1965-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-palo-alto-california-94303 Stalker with a BMF V8 Contact AstroBob on this forum as he is selling for something more exciting (divorce? Christine Brinkley? Morris Minor?) REPEATS MK Indy R https://www.ebay.com/itm/Caterham-Lotus-7-MK-Indy-R-Kit-Car/153660080541?hash=item23c6dac19d:g:xcIAAOSwRwddG5CQ Wharton 7 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-Lotus-Seven-Aluminum-and-hand-laid-fibreglass/193109785147?hash=item2cf63d7a3b:g:31AAAOSwEF5dgjgl Lotus 7 S2 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Lotus-Super-Seven/223653636043?hash=item3412cba7cb:g:IRUAAOSwbzpdcqDW and here https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/2315081.html and here https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1256976/1964-lotus-super-seven-for-sale-in-beverly-hills-california-90210 Caterham SCCA https://www.wirewheel.com/inventory/available/2001-caterham-race-car-for-sale/ Caterham SV Hayabusa http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/other/1458694360/1458694360ss.htm Lotus 7 S2 http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1557321710/1557321710ss.htm Stalker http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1437589044/1437589044ss.htm Caterham SV https://vintageracecarsales.com/portfolio-view/2013-caterham-seven-480/ Birkin http://sodo-moto.com/listings/1991-birkin-seven/ and here https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/d/seattle-1991-birkin-super-7-sprint/6986211523.html Super Seven Sportscar (Fejer) http://sodo-moto.com/listings/super-seven-2tg/ Birkin http://sodo-moto.com/listings/1990-birkin-seven-so-cal/ Caterham SV http://britauto.com/portfolio-view/201216-nos-caterham-sv-roadsport/ Caterham http://britauto.com/portfolio-view/2000-caterham/ Lotus 7 S2 and Lotus 7 S4 Project http://www.taylormadeclassiccars.com/vehiclesforsale.html Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/unspecified/2320672.html Stalker https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/2167534.html Lotus 7 S1 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/2099394.html Seven Replica https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/2289894.html Caterham https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/el-verano-lotus-caterham-super-7/6975207074.html Stalker https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/north-vernon-brunton-stalker-lotus-kit/6981373199.html CANADA Wolf Racing 7 https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1436702029 MCC7 (Fejer) project https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1432118799 Caterham https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1454204099 Caterham https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1457842919 Parts - Clamshell wings and nose cone https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1460482196 Caterham https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1410777802 Dutton Malaga B https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/barrie/lotus-7-dutton-malaga-b-plus-1976/1461384777?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Seven Fiberglass parts https://www.kijiji.ca/v-auto-body-parts/city-of-toronto/lotus-7-replica-fiberglass-parts/1446688879?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

I don't remember that picture but I like it!

For the record, I am referring to the Hertz Prestige collection that you can rent by the hour.

Oh dear...I personally know how expensive this story goes... Does it involve: - something red? - makes brrrm brrrrm noises? - Daisy Dukes? - Blonde hair? - copious amounts of lubricant and gasoline? - A fair amount of burning rubber smell? You do know a midlife crisis is cheaper when you just pay by the hour?

Bringatrailer - Superformance S1 https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-lotus-seven-4/

I dont know about the Marrakech Express but the Marrakech Rocket has enough thrust to put a Space Shuttle into orbit. At least thats what it felt like to me when I was sitting in a very specific place this morning. :ack:

I am reposting a link found online for clams/nose cone for sale in Canada https://www.kijiji.ca/v-auto-body-parts/guelph/caterham-lotus-7-wings-and-nose-cone/1460482196?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Please do not contact me as I am not the seller. Contact seller via above ad link.

This is one of the more exotic places I have posted from - Marrakech. NEW Caterham - two bids and now at $21K Unusual bidding strategy? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1992-caterham-super-7-3/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2019-09-21 Lotus 7 S2 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1961-Lotus-Seven-Series-2/293233395192?hash=item44461285f8:g:hSYAAOSwGVRdCDgO Wharton Replica https://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-Lotus-Seven-Aluminum-and-hand-laid-fibreglass/193109785147?hash=item2cf63d7a3b:g:31AAAOSwEF5dgjgl Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/unspecified/2320672.html Replica https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/apollo-beach-1957-lotus-super-7-replica/6983646988.html Stalker https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/north-vernon-brunton-stalker-lotus-kit/6981373199.html REPEATS Caterham https://www.wirewheel.com/inventory/available/2001-caterham-race-car-for-sale/ Caterham (despite being advertized as a Lotus 7) https://www.ebay.com/itm/1979-Lotus-Seven/312772509033?hash=item48d2b1bd69:g:Rj8AAOSwDSldgX5Y Lotus 7 S2 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Lotus-Super-Seven/223653636043?hash=item3412cba7cb:g:IRUAAOSwbzpdcqDW and here https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/2315081.html and here https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1256976/1964-lotus-super-seven-for-sale-in-beverly-hills-california-90210 Lotus 7 S2 http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1557321710/1557321710ss.htm Stalker http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1437589044/1437589044ss.htm Caterham SV Hayabusa http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/other/1458694360/1458694360ss.htm Lotus 7 S1 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/2099394.html Stalker https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/2167534.html Replica https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/2289894.html Caterham SV https://vintageracecarsales.com/portfolio-view/2013-caterham-seven-480/ Lotus 7 S2 and a Lotus 7 S4 project http://www.taylormadeclassiccars.com/vehiclesforsale.html Caterham SV http://britauto.com/portfolio-view/201216-nos-caterham-sv-roadsport/ Seven Sportscar (Fejer) http://sodo-moto.com/listings/super-seven-2tg/ Birkin http://sodo-moto.com/listings/1990-birkin-seven-so-cal/ Birkin http://sodo-moto.com/listings/1991-birkin-seven/ and here https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/d/mercer-island-1991-birkin-super-7/6981224826.html Caterham http://britauto.com/portfolio-view/2000-caterham/ Caterham https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/el-verano-lotus-caterham-super-7/6975207074.html CANADA Caterham https://www.kijiji.ca/v-autos-camions/sherbrooke-qc/caterham-super-7-sylver-jubilee-1982/1410777802?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Caterham https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/markham-york-region/rare-1992-caterham-super-7-hpc-edition-lhd/1457842919?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Caterham https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/oakville-halton-region/lotus-caterham-super-7/1454204099?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Replica https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1448981191 MCC7 (Fejer) project https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1432118799 Wolf Racing 7 https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1436702029 If anyone is looking for clams/nose cone package then the following ad represents a bargain - clams are rare https://www.kijiji.ca/v-auto-body-parts/guelph/caterham-lotus-7-wings-and-nose-cone/1460482196?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Its not cheaper but a similar alternative https://www.meteormotorsport.com/shop/caterham/exhausts/cic-exhaust-silencer/