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Hi Jim, Yes I have a SBFS half hood for the CSR and I previously had one on my earlier yellow SV. Definitely helps with wind control. Works better with the modified perspex wind wings. I liked it for around the streets. No sun on me but felt open and airy. I learned my second time around and got the easy in option. Makes a big difference. Do you want me to put the windscreen on/half hood on and let you try it out to see if you like it? Cheers mike

Its sevenesque. It looks better than a Lotus S4 but would likely be slower with a dak dak engine compared with the twin cam in the Lotus. And with VW/Porsche suspension technology, I also believe it would handle worse than a Lotus 7 S4. But its $6 grand and has clams!!!!! http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11803&stc=1 http://www.dailyturismo.com/2016/10/caterwagen-2001-volkswagen-dune-buggy.html http://www.premium-motors.com/view_vehicle.html?vehicle_id=1159

Sounds like 10 times more detailed than the Caterham build manual?

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Hi Mike Its the same Caterham I have been using for years over in UK and Europe for Silverstone, Spa Francorchamps, Dijon, Magny Cours, Angelsey, Donington, Brands Hatch, etc. or Duratec 180hp with the 6 speed so yes roughly the same as the SVT Zetec. Max revs at 6800rpm which limits me to around 115-188mph - I have to lift off in 6th frequently to keep it under the limit. Its on its 5th engine I think. No windscreen or headlights. I quite happily run on less power than my CSR - you have seen me get out in my maroon standard zetec with 135hp and have fun. There is a huge contrast between my CSR and a R300 and its not all negative on the R300 since it is lighter, more agile and more interactive because of the de dion. More power is not always a better thing despite what many people on this forum would think. You have to drive the two sevens back to back to see what I mean. Apart from having fun, my objective on these days is to get within 4% of the R300 fastest qualifying lap/lap record on that circuit by the end of the first day. I always manage to achieve it, apart from Spa where I needed another hour the next morning to work up some courage to not lift on eau rouge. Cheers mike

And for the next 2 weekends you are likely without me posting updates on this thread. I am off to eastern Europe with Bookatrack to drive a Caterham 7 R300 at Brno Circuit, Slovakia Ring and Hungaroring. Video and photos thread when I return. :seeya::driving:

Well I had a bummer of a weekend after my two days on track were washed out. The drinks in the evening were some consolation. Ex- Dennis Brunton Super Storker for sale by Gator Motorsport at $36830. I have to love a name like Gator Motorsport - my brothers! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Brunton-Superstalker-Super-Stalker-/331970845414?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d4b011ae6:g:GRsAAOSwOVpXYp8V&item=331970845414 1995 PA Caterham crossflow at $23k BIN. Cheapest Caterham out there by a long way - sort of surprised it has not sold already? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-caterham-convertible-/182289889065?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a7152f729:g:Tm4AAOSwFdtXzxaF&item=182289889065 mid-90s Caterham crossflow in CT. Bidding at $24500 with 3H to run. The VIN tells me it was a CO car originally. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Super-7-/262642333764?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3d26b3f844:gu8AAOSwMgdX1vZW&item=262642333764 Just to annoy Mr Mustang I will put this ad here. Dark green Superformance S1 at $18300 with 16H to run and some interesting bidding history. It probably should be a higher teens and very low $20s car but this type of stuff just makes you distrust a seller. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-SUPER-7-2-Seater-/322267104413?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4b089dc49d:g:NwMAAOSwFe5XyIT~&item=322267104413 Lots of Birkin handbags on Ebay but no cars. eBay USA has this 1990 Westfield with what looks to be an under 25 yo zetec installed for sale in the Netherlands. Maybe a Canada import but a US one would be looking suspect - not sure how you could sign the US EPA importation paperwork.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-/142130250262?forcerrptr=true&hash=item21179f8216:g:Js4AAOSwAuZX6ZWh&item=142130250262 A legit Westfield pre-lit here at $27k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-7-Series-3-/162199964965?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25c3df0d25:g:-x0AAOSwFV9X1nLT&item=162199964965 Locost in NJ. Ex-UK import now in the US. Bidding at $4908.58 (lets not forget pennies!) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-/291890659541?forcerrptr=true&hash=item43f60a00d5:g:C9kAAOSwTA9X6wfK&item=291890659541 Lotus 7 s4 $24k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-S4-/282203330919?forcerrptr=true&hash=item41b4a11967:g:c5EAAOSwLF1X8MCZ&item=282203330919 Lotus 7 $23k in CA http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11778&stc=1 http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/5785850637.html Whoever buys this, Steve posted an ad recently for free Rotus literature in the parts for sale section. 2010 Westfield XTR2 $57000 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11779&stc=1 Its street legal in Washington State! And it was registered in KY at one point! Wow. its not the only one - there is another in TX. I suspect a few have been sold over the years as an alternative to the Radical as a track toy. http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/5731417880.html Stalker in TX for $16k This looks good and been for sale for a while - why not selling at this price? Its not the SC engine but who cares - it would be plenty fun. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11780&stc=1 http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/5745368291.html 1958 replica Lola - also apparently a Storker. Asking $18k http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11781&stc=1 http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/5766415684.html Locost at $7500 http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/5746265009.html 1962 Miller Crosby - looks like a Lotus 11 $175600 http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/5747127880.html RM Classic "eight" from South Africa. $10000 Looks quite a nice replica. http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/5778791690.html

Hi Mike - I had heard of the Gator Motorsport as I think they were the guys selling that insane 300hp S1 but I know nothing about them beyond that. I do expect that Stalker is a very well set up car as it would carry the best of everything. Would not mind studying that car in person.

just a small mid week update A Noo Joisey Locost on Fleabay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-/291890659541?forcerrptr=true&hash=item43f60a00d5:g:C9kAAOSwTA9X6wfK&item=291890659541

Hi Dave - welcome to the madhouse! :seeya:

Daytona with gold wheels! :willy_nilly: I have gone all tingly in that special spot! :conehead:

Brilliantly said if I may say so. And its true!

1995 Caterham crossflow back again. $23k buy it now. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-caterham-convertible-/182289889065?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a7152f729:g:Tm4AAOSwFdtXzxaF&item=182289889065 ex-Dennis Brunton Stalker at $37430 buy it now http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Brunton-Superstalker-Super-Stalker-/331970845414?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d4b011ae6:g:GRsAAOSwOVpXYp8V&item=331970845414 2014 Caterham 270 SV at $44700 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Triumph-Other-270-SV-/391555375823?forcerrptr=true&hash=item5b2a84e2cf:g:WsMAAOSwknJX0ewI&item=391555375823 Ultralite at $30k http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11738&stc=1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Ultralite-S2K-/351821084642?forcerrptr=true&hash=item51ea2bb7e2:g:I3wAAOSwIgNXwFyB&item=351821084642 The Superformance S1 that Bill found again above. It should go for low to mid $20s with a realistic seller. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-SUPER-7-2-Seater-/322267104413?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4b089dc49d:g:NwMAAOSwFe5XyIT~&item=322267104413 yellow pre-lit Westfield $30k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-7-Series-3-/162199964965?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25c3df0d25:g:-x0AAOSwFV9X1nLT&item=162199964965 Lotus 7 S4 in yellow $24k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-S4-/272389624163?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f6bafd163:g:ihIAAOSwNRdX55ii&item=272389624163 Its not a 7 but...only in FL would this be street legal... http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11739&stc=1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-ASPT-/182286994104?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a7126cab8:g:gbQAAOSw8gVX4Ek4&item=182286994104 Locost $7k http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/5746265009.html 1996 Caterham classic 7 $34900 I would buy the 1995 Caterham in PA up the top of this post and put a few thousand into cosmetics and you are still a long way ahead than buying this dealer one. https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/caterham/super-7/1843275.html Fantasy Island has a 1962 Lotus 7 S2 for $42500 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/7a/1875222.html 1964 Lotus 7 S2 in CT at $43500 I know people who have bought from Automotive Restorations in CT and they were satisfied with the experience. I think this price might need a haggle.... https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1871753.html DSK Lotus 7 clone $32900 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1864119.html 1959 Lotus 7 S1 - as with all historic car purchases validate the chassis history to value any premium in the price, which this one seems to be missing.....? https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/1861752.html Canada 1963 Lotus 7 S2 asking US$40k https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/1843916.html Stalker V6 at $18500 in TX https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/1832388.html $22k for a seven in CA which is not the car in the photo in the ad? https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/1827972.html 1992 Maxton Roller-skate - sort of sevenesque? $16900 Looks quite cute but then so do I. Do I spy fiberglass spring perches? http://wirewheel.com/gallery/179176/1992_Maxton.jpg http://wirewheel.com/1992-Maxton-Rollerskate-for-sale.html $26500 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/892840/1957-lotus-super-seven-replica-for-sale-in-gladstone-oregon-97027 1969 Lotus 7 Series 4 frame with Series 3 body $32500 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/715384/1969-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-spokane-washington-99208

Bob - I expect you to improve on your third place from last year! First will be acceptable this year. :jester: Have a great time at the event!

How come my buddies in PA area did not tell me about this great event? I wish I knew it was on and I would have headed out to watch. Unfortunately my oldest race car is 1965 so cannot participate in this although I could throw in an entry for shits and giggles for them to reject next year. I hope this town and the participants realize how precious an event like this is. So many health and safety muppets would be freaking out and every attorney dribbling in anticipation given the street set up. But I just love it.

Line will vary during a race depending on who is in front and where you sacrifice a corner to position the car just right for a move. School lines are predictable because you will not be passing in a corner. BTW, camera position will enhance speed effect compared with say top of the roll bar. I was more impressed with turn 1 for speed carry and quite intrigued by entry into the bowl. I think Todd avoids the entry bumps with a narrow entry but does it scrub off too much speed? I guess not but I want to experiment with the various compromises myself. That happens next week with something other than a seven.

And that is an awful lot of private bidding in the first 2 days of a listing. But eventually all sellers have to meet a market - it just may take some time! :lurk: I did like the bid of $131k that got retracted! Its so hard to enter so many different bids so quickly! :jester:

Nice result Todd! I watched the race from around various parts of the circuit before leaving to make the long drive home. You looked like you were having fun. The other drivers were working hard. Lou is passionate about his McKee - really nice guy. I think he is late 70s now and he said it is the only thing that keeps him young - 500hp in a 1200 pound car will do that to you! Just think - once I get a new engine for the CSL I still could not keep up with you in that vintage race class! :ack::rofl:

Over on classiccar.com https://classiccars.com/listings/view/865330/1967-lotus-caterham-super-7-for-sale-in-sylvania-ohio-43560 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/882296/1966-lotus-super-seven-for-sale-in-scottsdale-arizona-85260 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/892840/1957-lotus-super-seven-replica-for-sale-in-gladstone-oregon-97027 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/744510/1961-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-san-diego-california-92102 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/715384/1969-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-spokane-washington-99208

Over on Craigslist 2005 Birkin zetec in Dallas at $23k http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5702197906.html Red Goose's Caterham R500 at $52k https://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/5740062527.html 1978 Caterham in CA at $27500 http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/5744214130.html?lang=tl Lotus 7 S4 with BDR in Denver for $23900 http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5702728214.html Not a seven but a Miller Crosley Lotus vintage racer for $17600 Looks great. http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/5783121636.html

A 90s era (I think) Caterham in Stamford CT. A road car set up for track by the looks of the slicks and the AIM Solo bracket on the dash. Lots of bits and pieces - weather kit, clams, original 'wagon wheels'. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11706&stc=1 Bidding at $20k with 3 days to run http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Super-7-/262624160714?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3d259eabca:gu8AAOSwMgdX1vZW&item=262624160714 1995 Caterham in PA back again http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-caterham-convertible-/172333726854?forcerrptr=true&hash=item281fe3fc86:g:Tm4AAOSwFdtXzxaF&item=172333726854 Caterham 270SV at Marshall Goldman is back again $44700 buy it now http://www.ebay.com/itm/Triumph-Other-270-SV-/391555375823?forcerrptr=true&hash=item5b2a84e2cf:g:WsMAAOSwknJX0ewI&item=391555375823 Brunton Stalker http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Brunton-Superstalker-Super-Stalker-/331970845414?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d4b011ae6:g:GRsAAOSwOVpXYp8V&item=331970845414 1962 Lotus 7 S2. Its at Fantasy Junction so you know the photos will look good! You also know the prices will be premium...sadly! Rear end looks a little jacked up/excessive rake in the photos? http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11707&stc=1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-7A-Series-II-/122130327273?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1c6f88e6e9:g2cAAOSwOyJX1zfp&item=122130327273 Asking $42500 if you look here: http://www.fantasyjunction.com/cars/1897-Lotus-7A%20Series%20II-1275%20cc%20Inline%204-Cylinder That website is truly dangerous - lovely machinery on there. 1969 Lotus 7 in IN - looks nice but I think it is a replica just not sure which one. This was at the Auction America Fall auction event but passed in. Reserve was $26-32k but obviously was below that. Vin looks like a state assigned one as it does not match up with Lotus or Caterham so no help there to identify. It says it has a 289 engine but it doesn't look like any 289 that I have? Looks like the usual Ford Cortina engine which is appropriate for its replication year. It has elements of the Stuart Taylor Motorsport replicas plus it has a number of Caterham parts. Buy it now is $25k. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11708&stc=1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-7-/162205724424?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25c436ef08:g:JI0AAOSwTA9X3DhW&item=162205724424 Westfield pre-lit at $27k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-7-Series-3-/162199964965?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25c3df0d25:g:-x0AAOSwFV9X1nLT&item=162199964965 Yellow Lotus 7 S4 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-S4-/272372193905?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f6aa5da71:g:K2QAAOSwi0RX1SK9&item=272372193905

From low flying skills to high flying skills! :willy_nilly: Are you building this at home in the garage or have you found a special man cave with the extra space you will need?

Nice Westfield in AZ http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11692&stc=1 http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/5774662215.html Dont forget to look on Hemmings or classiccar.com

Updating this thread in between watching Goodwood on the computer. Great racing! Caterham for sale in PA. I have seen this car before around Frenchtown/Milford NJ but never met the owner. Looks like a well used honest thing. The metal bracket under the nose cone is for a license plate. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11689&stc=1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-caterham-convertible-/172333726854?forcerrptr=true&hash=item281fe3fc86:g:Tm4AAOSwFdtXzxaF&item=172333726854 2014 Caterham SV asking $44700 at Marshall Goldman dealers 10 people watching...but who is buying? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Triumph-Other-270-SV-/391555375823?forcerrptr=true&hash=item5b2a84e2cf:g:WsMAAOSwknJX0ewI&item=391555375823 Ex-Dennis Brunton Stalker at $39430 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Brunton-Superstalker-Super-Stalker-/331947532648?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d499d6168:g:GRsAAOSwOVpXYp8V&item=331947532648 Westfield pre-lit (I think) at $27k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-7-Series-3-/162167705376?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25c1f2cf20:g:E0cAAOSwMtxXvdAT&item=162167705376 Superformance S1 in metallic dark green. Bidding at $20k with 13 hours to go. As Mr Mustang pointed out earlier, the bidding history looks interesting on this auction... The next few hours of bidding should be entertaining. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-SUPER-7-2-Seater-/322248539793?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4b07827e91:g:NwMAAOSwFe5XyIT~&item=322248539793 Lotus 7 S4 at $25k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-S4-/272372193905?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f6aa5da71:g:K2QAAOSwi0RX1SK9&item=272372193905 Lotus 7 Formula 24 Speedster. Interesting take on a seven. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11690&stc=1 The rear boot cover is likely a rear diffuser turned upside down. Knock on hubs is very unusual - I wonder if they are custom or borrowed from an old car? Asking $25k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-formula-27-/262612970172?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3d24f3eabc:g:4WYAAOSwGtRXz3r6&item=262612970172 MEV Rocket at $20k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-MEV-Rocket-/112121979389?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1a1afda1fd:g:oG8AAOSwFe5XzLIb&item=112121979389 Red Goose's Caterham R500 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11691&stc=1 https://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/5740062527.html Asking $52000 2005 Birkin Zetec in Dallas Asking $23k http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5702197906.html Replica in Baltimore at $7500 http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/5746265009.html Lotus 7 S4 with BDR in Denver $23900 http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5702728214.html

The timing cover will work to collect the sound because it is not solid. Unfortunately the rattle may not be in the same place as the sound - its just easiest to hear it on the timing cover. My logic tells me that the rattle is internal from an oiled part given the noise increases as engine warms (and oil thins with heat). However, to rule everything else out - are all ancillaries (alt, water pump) tightly mounted and not rattling as loose? Engine mounts all good? Dry sump mechanism (if applicable)? Any sense of it being higher or lower in the engine - head or block?