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Its good to see that your seven confirms the old truth that sevens look better than their owners - at least for me anyway!

Eek...thats not good with rocks coming at you. Probably a good idea for helmets then in that situation to protect you.

NEW Replica https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Replica-Kit-Makes-Lotus-7-Caterham/192945878478?hash=item2cec7875ce:g:8zoAAOSwNaBc~lAa Westfield https://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Lotus-Super-Seven/223549584305?hash=item340c97f3b1:g:pUIAAOSwGM5dAR9w REPEATS Stalker XL https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/2277011.html Stalker https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/2167534.html Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/super-7/2267958.html Lotus 7 S1 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1065332/1958-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-stratford-connecticut-06615 Caterham https://www.wirewheel.com/2001-Caterham-race-car-for-sale.html Rotus 7 https://www.wirewheel.com/1994-Rotus-7-for-sale.html Seven Sportscar (Fejer) http://sodo-moto.com/listings/super-seven-2tg/ Birkin http://sodo-moto.com/listings/1991-birkin-seven/ Birkin http://sodo-moto.com/listings/1990-birkin-seven-so-cal/ and here https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/fullerton-1990-birkin-super-seven-lotus/6905895104.html Lotus 7 S2 and Lotus 7 S4 project http://taylormadeclassiccars.com/vehiclesforsale.html 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/ Caterham SV http://britauto.com/portfolio-view/201216-nos-caterham-sv-roadsport/ Caterham http://britauto.com/portfolio-view/2000-caterham/ Caterham https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/d/barrington-1989-lotus-caterham-super/6898592517.html Birkin https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/petaluma-lotus/6909365124.html Replica https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/d/hollywood-lotus-7-replica/6902046756.html Blakely 7 https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/d/miami-blakely-lotus-antique/6904149976.html Stalker https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/d/littleton-1959-lotus-super-seven/6895453482.html CANADA Replica https://www.ebay.com/itm/NO-RESERVE-Lotus-Seven-replica-w-Toyota-Ae86-engine-and-driveline/273882627679?hash=item3fc4ad3e5f:g:qPUAAOSwkM9c~U3G Caterham https://www.kijiji.ca/v-autos-camions/sherbrooke-qc/caterham-super-7-sylver-jubilee-1982/1410777802?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Birkin https://www.kijiji.ca/v-voiture-collection/laval-rive-nord/rare-birkin-s3-2002-lotus-super-7/1436724607?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Wolf 7 https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/mississauga-peel-region/1992-wolf-racing-lotus-super-7/1436702029?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true MCC 7 Project https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/mississauga-peel-region/the-last-mcc-7/1432118799?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Westfield https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1436824430 Replica Project https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1437955743

The CSR is a fantastic track package - I love mine and would not swap it for a 620R. On the road nothing is quicker point point since the IRS makes it feel like a bigger car. The difference to the regular S3/SV chassis with its de dion is extraordinary. However, unless Josh has one in stock or a reserved factory slot then the production line wait is approaching 1.5 - 2 years based on my understanding. I bet Josh has one hiding in his back pocket......such a flirt! 220hp and above can make for some amazing lap times on track. Keep in mind that in the Evo article has the 420R on Avon ZZR. That is a dry road/track day rubber. You will not be using that but rather the Avon ZZS for better on road all weather performance. The ZZR should not be used in the wet. That will allow a more progressive breakaway on the limit similar to how they describe it for the 270/360. I always run the Avon ZZS on my 420R even though it is solely for track days as it needs to be able to handle rain on track from time to time during a day (who would have thought the UK rains?). I tested both ZZR and ZZS tires back to back on my 420R at Donington. Same 13 inch Caterham wheels. In the dry, the ZZR were 2 seconds a lap quicker than the ZZS (GP circuit). In the rain the ZZR would have me into a fence. So the article needs some context. You would want Avon ZZS for your road driving and odd track day. Don't think you lose out on track by having ZZS tires - they are really quite good. I got my 420R down to 2.48 lap times at Spa this year on ZZS tires with plenty of promise of more time to come as I get better on the circuit.

I have to admit I am partial to silver sevens, owning two myself. I think we need more photos plus a driving video. :seeya: Oh I would not worry about getting too old for this - grow old disgracefully - works for me all the time

Could be Bruce, I thought they were eye glasses like I wear but maybe they are safety glasses and I just need a new pair of glasses myself!

A number of people I know use the same diff with more hp - it should be sufficient. They were built really tough. I have heard and seen Subaru viscous diffs overheating on track (in a 300hp Subie) and then losing drive as you describe but they all come back normal feeling after cooling down. Did yours come back or is it still feeling wrong? One other idea, change the diff oil and try again. You may have overheated the lube and it has broken down at a molecular level so that it no longer provides the right lube qualities for the diff to lock properly. I have seen that happen in a GTR.

That looks fun! Nice looking Caterham. Big grins evident! I don't know how you do it as I found at speed I needed eye protection of some kind since the air speeding past irritated the eyes - ended up using goggles to give me some vision back. Whats happening with your headlights? They look black head on but there does not look to be any cover over them side on? Are these some special day light running ones? Will you be taking the next step to full on track days?

Having driven the full range of Caterhams over the years, the sweet road/track spot is the 420. It has enough power for the track without being boring and not too much power on the road to be stupid. Any more hp cannot be used on the road without blue flashing lights turning up behind you. Part of that assessment is the type of track you are likely to find yourself on in your part of CA. In the USA they are fairly open, long straights, designed for higher hp cars. So you need a fair amount of hp to deal with that track. If this question was being asked in the UK, you would likely get a different, lower HP (310/360) answer since the tracks are more twisty and less long straights. For options, a couple to consider: - Try all the seats out - leather S type, tillets, etc - and see which is most comfortable. If you need for your bum to be closest to floor since you sre tall then consider a professionally done resin bead seat. Leather S type is probably the next best for sitting as close to the floorpan. Lowered floors are a great option if you are 5'10 and above. - Ask for the captive nut option to be installed to allow easy switches from aero screen to windscreen and vice versa. The transition to having an aero screen on track is dramatic - well worth it. I used to drive my Caterham to the track and switch over to aero screen once there. - What rear end ratio and gearbox choice will be important. The 6 speed has a 1:1 final drive but really does show the car's performance off beautifully at the cost of running too high rpm when on the interstate or high speed runs. It also makes a huge difference on track as the 6 speed makes the car accelerate faster. However, if your purpose is road mostly then the 5 speed (I think it is a Mazda box?) is a good choice for backroads with an overdue for the high speed runs along an interstate home. Whatever your choice you should consider it in tandem with the differential final drive. Look at something like gear calc on line where you can plot roadspeed against rpm in all gears to assess the outcomes. I have a 5 speed in my UK track 420R - depending on the track it will work or it will not. At Spa its overdrive was needed to get higher top speeds. At Donington/Croft/Anglesey/Brands/etc, I never use 5th so the 6 speed box option would be better there. If I ever got my act together it would be a switch to the 6 speed but the changeover cost is not cheap. However, if I was spending more time on the road then I would keep the 5 speed as it is nicer to live with on the road. Paul picked it - This will be your most critical choice after HP. - Weather package - do you drive in the rain? Likely no. So no roof needed. Then look at an emergency roof like a SBFS top or Oxted Trimming version and supplement it with a mesh screen across the roll bar. Quick and easy to put on and keeps you dry to get home - Weather doors - yes these are good. Cold crisp sunny day, doors are on and you are comfy inside out of the wind but the sun still reaches you. Nice arm rest for comfort. No buffeting. I did a lot of back road cruising like this. - Heater - in the North East I would say yes. In CA - likely no. Personal choice. - Wheels - If you can make the ground clearance work for the road then 13 inch wheels are better on track. Less rotational mass allows much quicker getting out of corners. In a 420R the 7 wide fronts and 9 wide backs are best option even though they are staggered sizing. If you were going less hp then I would recommend a square wheel size choice front and rear. However, this then brings up the question of a spare. I would delete spare and carry some of that tire gunk that gets you home with a puncture. A good break down service like AAA Gold with 200 mile range to get you carted home is worth it as the back up plan. - With 13 inch wheels then comes need for a sump guard. - If you are tall then consider a removable steering wheel to get in and out easier.

Pretty sure with your driving ability and engine hp that won’t happen but I had fun poking a bear!!!!

John - nothing stopping you other than no mirrors. How will you know everyone is lined up behind you waiting for a point by? :-p

Given you are swapping sevens at a high rate, this will not be your last. What will you be buying 4 weeks from now?

Most people have more issues with motion sickness when they are being a passenger. Unusual in that yours is the other way around.

Worst case is that you leave it at my garage and we sort out recovery later. There is always a plan.

I’m just happy that Yellowss7 has gone on an Alaskan cruise otherwise this spat could turn into a real food fight!

Quite a lot surfaced for sale this week. NEW Lotus 7 S2 http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1557321710/1557321710ss.htm Stalker V6SC http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1437589044/1437589044ss.htm Stalker XL V8 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/2277011.html Caterham https://www.ebay.com/itm/1995-Lotus-Super-Seven-1700-Super-Sprint/362668143672?hash=item5470b4b438:g:R94AAOSwBG1cucXN REPEATS Rotus 7 https://www.wirewheel.com/1994-Rotus-7-for-sale.html Caterham SCCA https://www.wirewheel.com/2001-Caterham-race-car-for-sale.html Caterham SV Hayabusa http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/other/1458694360/1458694360ss.htm Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/super-7/2267958.html and here https://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/d/annandale-2001-caterham/6888020198.html Stalker V8 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/2167534.html Caterham SV https://vintageracecarsales.com/portfolio-view/2013-caterham-seven-480/ Caterham SV http://britauto.com/portfolio-view/201216-nos-caterham-sv-roadsport/ Caterham http://britauto.com/portfolio-view/2000-caterham/ Lotus 7 S2 and a Lotus 7 S4 Project http://taylormadeclassiccars.com/vehiclesforsale.html Super Seven Sportscar (Fejer) http://sodo-moto.com/listings/super-seven-2tg/ Birkin http://sodo-moto.com/listings/1991-birkin-seven/ Birkin http://sodo-moto.com/listings/1990-birkin-seven-so-cal/ and here https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/fullerton-1990-birkin-super-seven-lotus/6905895104.html Caterham https://www.ebay.com/itm/1994-Lotus-Super-Seven-Caterham/254230446412?hash=item3b3150c14c:g:lscAAOSwYMlc2aVp Rotus 7 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Lotus-Super-Seven/273877263638?hash=item3fc45b6516:g:Pb4AAOSwTEpcrjgh Lotus 7 S1 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1065332/1958-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-stratford-connecticut-06615 Caterham https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/d/barrington-1989-lotus-caterham-super/6898592517.html Birkin https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/petaluma-lotus/6894895589.html Replica https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/d/hollywood-lotus-7-replica/6902046756.html Blakely 7 https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/d/miami-blakely-lotus-antique/6904149976.html Stalker https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/d/littleton-1959-lotus-super-seven/6895453482.html CANADA Caterham https://www.kijiji.ca/v-autos-camions/sherbrooke-qc/caterham-super-7-sylver-jubilee-1982/1410777802?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Birkin https://www.kijiji.ca/v-voiture-collection/laval-rive-nord/rare-birkin-s3-2002-lotus-super-7/1436724607?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Replica project https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/delta-surrey-langley/1976-lotus-super7-kit-replica/1437955743?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Wolf 7 https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/mississauga-peel-region/1992-wolf-racing-lotus-super-7/1436702029?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true MCC 7 Project https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/mississauga-peel-region/the-last-mcc-7/1432118799?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Westfield https://www.kijiji.ca/v-autos-camions/laval-rive-nord/2016-autre-autre-cabriolet/1436824430?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

No not really. I am used to those having a panic realization on the first day that they have out of date belts, out of date helmet, worn bearings, etc and failed tech. Phone calls at 2pm the day before asking me to find a hotel room - oh and it has to be cheap. Trust me, after so many years doing this I have seen it all with ill prepared participants. You have a whole month to procrastinate yet. Plenty of opportunity to improve!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Have you ever completed a full lap without spinning? Hypothetically.... :jester:

Sense? Hello? Bob talks to a stuffed duck and Pee Wee Herman and drives a seven! Sounds like a particularly right blend of crazy to me...

Should be room. CSL is at the engine builder in North Carolina. Ferrari will be sent to Wil's for its long planned repaint and more fettling. Range Rover is headed to Vermont. Blue Holden is still over at TJ's. Just leaves Cossie, Caterham, Torana and Mustang behind.

I swapped emails with him two weeks back on a few things. All was good based on that exchange.

Updated list for this week. NEW Wharton 7 https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/d/hollywood-lotus-7-replica/6902046756.html REPEATS Lotus 7 S4 https://www.wirewheel.com/1974-Lotus-Seven-S4-for-sale.html Rotus 7 https://www.wirewheel.com/1994-Rotus-7-for-sale.html Caterham SCCA https://www.wirewheel.com/2001-Caterham-race-car-for-sale.html Caterham https://www.wirewheel.com/2014-Caterham-Seven-for-sale.html Caterham SV Hayabusa http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/other/1458694360/1458694360ss.htm Caterham SV https://vintageracecarsales.com/portfolio-view/2013-caterham-seven-480/ Lotus 7 S2 and Lotus 7 S4 Project http://taylormadeclassiccars.com/vehiclesforsale.html Super Seven Sportscar (Fejer) http://sodo-moto.com/listings/super-seven-2tg/ Birkin http://sodo-moto.com/listings/1991-birkin-seven/ Birkin http://sodo-moto.com/listings/1990-birkin-seven-so-cal/ and here https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/fullerton-1990-birkin-super-seven-lotus/6891963985.html Caterham SV http://britauto.com/portfolio-view/201216-nos-caterham-sv-roadsport/ Caterham http://britauto.com/portfolio-view/2000-caterham/ Caterham https://www.ebay.com/itm/1994-Lotus-Super-Seven-Caterham/254230446412?hash=item3b3150c14c:g:lscAAOSwYMlc2aVp Birkin https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Lotus-Super-Seven/223532240562?hash=item340b8f4eb2:g:lAsAAOSwWM1c2338 Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/super-7/2267958.html and here https://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/d/annandale-2001-caterham/6888020198.html Stalker https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/2167534.html Lotus 7 S1 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1065332/1958-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-stratford-connecticut-06615 Caterham https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/d/barrington-1989-lotus-caterham-super/6898592517.html Birkin https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/petaluma-lotus/6894895589.html Stalker https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/d/littleton-1959-lotus-super-seven/6895453482.html CANADA Caterham https://www.kijiji.ca/v-autos-camions/sherbrooke-qc/caterham-super-7-sylver-jubilee-1982/1410777802?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true BIrkin https://www.kijiji.ca/v-voiture-collection/laval-rive-nord/rare-birkin-s3-2002-lotus-super-7/1436724607?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Replica project https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/delta-surrey-langley/1976-lotus-super7-kit-replica/1437955743?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Wolf 7 https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/mississauga-peel-region/1992-wolf-racing-lotus-super-7/1436702029?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true MCC 7 Project https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/mississauga-peel-region/the-last-mcc-7/1432118799?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Rotus 7 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Lotus-Super-Seven/273867745636?hash=item3fc3ca2964:g:Pb4AAOSwTEpcrjgh

I just checked the site to see who registered. So far we have: 1. Tom G 2. Me 3. Tom C (Mr. Birkin USA) 4. Graham (Fast G) 5. Blake 6. Scott L (915n14 or something like that) 7. Mike M. (Kitcat) Who needs help registering? Seb with his Swedish nanny? Steve? Jay? Paul? Will anyone need storage? Need to shuffle a few cars out to create room. I have blown up a few lately so time for them to be fixed anyway.

The Datsun A series engine was actually derived from the 1960s BMC A series that used to be in minis and a whole host of British period classics. Datsun bought it under license. I had an A15 in a Nissan Pulsar that I had early on in my driving life. Perfectly functional, reliable but not particularly powerful or refined. I seem to recall over about 80-90 flywheel HP in its standard form. The car for sale seems to have some trickery in its engine so it may have added some ponies. Equivalent to a hot crossflow engine possibly? Plenty of go in that package given the lightness of the car. The deal with that Birkin for auction is you buy it, clean up the body, and fix its flaws. Cheap way to get a nice Birkin given its current pricing.

The item you quoted me on was an auction that has now ended and is relisted here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/223532240562?ViewItem=&vxp=mtr&item=223532240562 Compare photos - dull patinated bare aluminum body with a black nose cone. Same car just re-listed. So lets parse the ad text... "LOTUS 7 REPLICA, BIRKIN S2" Located second line of title under 1967 Lotus Super Seven Then if you scroll down to the detailed ad text then we get: "2005 Assembled Vehicle (Birkin S2) VIN AE9B1RK1NW1AB1045" Rotus is not mentioned in that ad at all. Seller knows he has a Birkin. Then we have this ad https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Lotus-Super-Seven/273867745636?hash=item3fc3ca2964:g:Pb4AAOSwTEpcrjgh Its clearly a red Rotus that also happens to be titled as a 1967 Lotus Seven. So we clearly have two separate car ads with the same title and neither of them are 1967 Lotus Sevens either. Vovchandr has very helpfully explained what happened with his annotated picture. Ebay admittedly do make it a confusing page layout immediately after an auction has ended but I cannot control that. Anyway, I don't mind - buy one of them! Do you like dull aluminum metal finish or the shiny red?