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There are a few issues with the 2040-cars.com website, namely: (a) Sold cars are never removed (b) every so often you find cars sevens which are not actually for sale i.e. they are owned by a person I know who is not selling. There are 3 listed on the sevens page now. Scam sale or just a way to drum up some interest? © the prices for listings can be ridiculously out of line with markets which gives you the "is this genuine" suspicion. (d) the rest of the website has not been updated since 2014. Some people may have had success with it but I found it too sketchy for my liking.

Congratulations on your purchase. You bought through the Vintage Race Car Sales - Kim Baker. I saw the ad surface and it caught my eye for a bunch of reasons - turbo, polished ali, metal front and rear wings, etc. Its a striking looking car. Looks like you will need to let the snow melt before you really try out the driving experience!

Great idea Duane as I am not familiar with that website. NEW This ad is for a car in Switzerland based on a Caterham CSR. You would not be able to import this to the US but it is a striking rethink of a seven. Not sure about the grille.... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven/162963063996?hash=item25f15b04bc:g:Q20AAOSwHG9atqYX&vxp=mtr Lotus 7 S2 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/2088739.html#&gid=1&pid=3 Westfield 15 http://www.wirewheel.com/1959-Lotus-15-Replica-for-sale.html Dutton 7 https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/d/lotus-7-dutton/6547756869.html REPEATS Stalker https://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Lotus-Stalker-Super-7/282889447865?hash=item41dd8669b9:g:ELkAAOSwPGpaiKDT&vxp=mtr Lotus 7 S4 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Lotus-Seven-S4/272993367211?hash=item3f8fac34ab:g:rsIAAOSwL81aPVwg&vxp=mtr and here https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/s4/2049263.html Caterham http://britauto.com/portfolio-view/201216-nos-caterham-sv-roadsport/ Lotus 7 S2 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1871753.html Westfield https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/westfield/2043172.html Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/caterham/2084168.html Caterham Sp/300R https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/caterham/unspecified/1818419.html Caterham http://www.wirewheel.com/2014-Caterham-Seven-for-sale.html and here https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/caterham/super-7/2081484.html Westfield https://classiccars.com/listings/view/992785/1965-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-washington-missouri-63090 Lotus 7 S1 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1065332/1958-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-stratford-connecticut-06615 Caterham SV Hayabusa http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/other/1458694360/1458694360ss.htm Stalker M Spec https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/d/brunton-stalker-spec-001/6546281595.html Stalker V8 https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/road-race-car-lotus-super/6537924782.html Westfield https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/ctd/d/1965-lotus-seven-westfield/6528981199.html Replica V8 Project https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/street-legal-hot-rod-track-car/6525729627.html Replica https://erie.craigslist.org/cto/d/lotus-super-7/6506798371.html Westfield V8 https://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/d/1968-lotus-super-seven-8/6532887107.html Champion Stage 2 roller https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/d/lotus-super-seven-replica/6517980129.html

Thats a name in wheels I have not heard of in a while - good to hear they are still around. The only person with 13x10 wheels on a Caterham that I know of is Yellowss7. Ping him with a PM if he does not react in the next 24 hours. Not sure why you would want that wide but I guess cold weather autocrossing?

I am not sure discussing title washing on a public forum is a great idea...for the record it is a legal no no. For my 2004 yellow SVT zetec, it used the Ford ECU that had OBDII and had the standard intake. It used to throw error codes - transmission, evap, and fuel tank - three things different on a Caterham compared with a Ford Focus. I am not sure what specific Ford model ECU it was but it came out of a Ford Focus - easy enough to work backwards.

Welcome! 6'4" is easy. Blubarisax on this forum is 6'8" and we got him into an SV. Secret was lowered floors and a "taller" roll bar. Also going to a bead resin custom seat gave another inch headroom over the standard leather or tillet seats.

Since when did NH, the land of the free, go with mandatory OBDII? Paul - how did you get your Birkin on the road when you were living there?

This is one time you don't want to use the website. Give them a call. They both know what a Caterham is but websites do not even begin to understand the complexity of premium rate tables that are approved for use by that insurer. A conversation with all the facts should 80% of the time get you a better price quote than a website with the same company.

Forget GEICO - they are just giving you the basic state minimum insurance pack - no protection for your car or any personal liability. They will depreciate the insured value over time. You want agreed value insurance - so Hagerty, AMIG, Grundy, etc. Check the fine print - insurance needs to cover the value of the car if it is stolen, written off or otherwise lost. You need to make sure the liability limit is at least equal to whatever personal excess liability cover kicks in at. The exclusions should be minimal. You need to re-quote AMIG as they have not quoted you comprehensive agreed value insurance. Hagerty's price surprises me especially in NH - I would double check that. You should ask who the insurance company is that is issuing the policy. Hagerty (like Grundy) is a managing general agent - not an insurance company. So they rely on insurance companies to support their ability to sell policies. Also try American Collectors https://americancollectors.com/ Insurance is just a legal form of gambling. The price quotes reflect which insurance company got hit with a lot of losses recently on a collector car market in New Hampshire.

Thats the understatement of the week! :rofl:

Pets can be dangerous. :rofl: I think this is the upper steering column you want https://caterhamparts.co.uk/columns/127-quick-release-steering-boss-and-column.html?search_query=steering+column&results=83 Your existing wheel may just bolt on - you may need a new steering wheel and column connector though. I suggest you wait until your car arrives then once you have a visual on the car, give Caterham Parts in the UK a call, talk through what you want to do and they will help you order what you need. They will send it pretty quick. The other US dealer with spares is Bruce Beachman in PNW. No website - just call him. I like the old fashioned approach. This is the Caterham solution. You can still pull out your upper steering column and attach the adapter like Shane did above. All the bits are here to achieve the result Caterham did.

Quick update today since I am getting a comprehensive spa* treatment this weekend - Some no lifting through Eau Rouge, an opposite lock through La Source and a high speed turn through Blanchimont in a nice new Caterham 420R will make me as good as new with no wrinkles or bags under the eyes. May need new underwear though given the temperatures the 30s and cold tires.... NEW Caterham Roadsport SV (Skip should know the collection of cars this one is being sold from - the background photo shots are impressive) https://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-CATERHAM-SERIES-5-SUPER-7/202266094343?hash=item2f17ffab07:g:XC0AAOSwqlFar-6k&vxp=mtr REPEATS Caterham SV http://britauto.com/portfolio-view/201216-nos-caterham-sv-roadsport/ Stalker https://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Lotus-Stalker-Super-7/282889447865?hash=item41dd8669b9:g:ELkAAOSwPGpaiKDT&vxp=mtr Stalker http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13942&stc=1 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Replica-Kit-Makes/152953033004?hash=item239cb6112c:g:G~MAAOSwacVasb06&vxp=mtr and here https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/road-race-car-lotus-super/6537924782.html Lotus 7 S4 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Lotus-Seven-S4/272993367211?hash=item3f8fac34ab:g:rsIAAOSwL81aPVwg&vxp=mtr V8 Replica project https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/street-legal-hot-rod-track-car/6525729627.html Westfield https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/ctd/d/1965-lotus-seven-westfield/6528981199.html Replica https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/lotus7/6513158390.html Replica https://erie.craigslist.org/cto/d/lotus-super-7/6506798371.html Champion replica roller kit https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/d/lotus-super-seven-replica/6517988864.html Westfield V8 https://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/d/1968-lotus-super-seven-8/6532887107.html OTHER BDA Engine - coming out of a Caterham by the looks of it https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cosworth-Ford-Caterham-Lotus-Twin-Cam-BDA-Engine-Dry-Sump-Weber-Carburetors/232682633033?hash=item362cf73749:g:GV8AAOSwcedal2ak&vxp=mtr * Spa-Francorchamps Circuit in Belgium

Its ok Chris, apology accepted - On a forum like this it is hard to see that I am the good looking one! :jester: For a Caterham you can buy a splined upper steering column with the correct momo wheel that connects right onto the lower steering column. That would be you easiest option - nicely plug and play. Personally I have never bothered about a removable wheel. I am slim and fit enough that I fit easily behind the wheel when climbing in. :leaving:

Writing up this post while watching Goodwood live on TV - sensational racing! NEW Caterham https://www.ebay.com/itm/1957-Lotus-Super-Seven/192484225764?hash=item2cd0f432e4:g:shoAAOSwCNpaquZh&vxp=mtr Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/caterham/2084168.html REPEATS Stalker https://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Lotus-Stalker-Super-7/282889447865?hash=item41dd8669b9:g:ELkAAOSwPGpaiKDT&vxp=mtr and here https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1067181/1962-lotus-stalker-super-7-for-sale-in-lavergne-tennessee-37086 Lotus 7 S4 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Lotus-Seven-S4/272993367211?hash=item3f8fac34ab:g:rsIAAOSwL81aPVwg&vxp=mtr and https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/s4/2049263.html Westfield https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/ctd/d/1965-lotus-seven-westfield/6528981199.html Replica V8 project https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/street-legal-hot-rod-track-car/6525729627.html Replica https://erie.craigslist.org/cto/d/lotus-super-7/6506798371.html Replica https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/lotus7/6513158390.html Replica https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/2009-custom-lotus-7-replica/6498781901.html Westfield V8 ("Seight") https://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/d/1968-lotus-super-seven-8/6532887107.html Chamption Stage 2 roller https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/d/lotus-super-seven-replica/6517988864.html MK Indy https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/2008-super-seven/6504173037.html Replica pick up https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/trade-lotus-super-seven/6492087921.html Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/caterham/super-7/2081484.html and here http://www.wirewheel.com/2014-Caterham-Seven-for-sale.html Caterham SP/300R https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/caterham/unspecified/1818419.html Lotus 7 S2 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1871753.html and here https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1065336/1964-lotus-super-seven-for-sale-in-stratford-connecticut-06615 Lotus 7 S2 project https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/7/1972000.html Westfield https://classiccars.com/listings/view/992785/1965-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-washington-missouri-63090 Lotus 7 S1 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1065332/1958-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-stratford-connecticut-06615 Lotus 7 S2 http://vintageracecarsales.com/portfolio-view/1966-lotus-super-seven/ Stalker http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1437589044/1437589044ss.htm Caterham http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/other/1458694360/1458694360ss.htm

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How much does SCCA pay to put a patch on your clothing? I would not mind doing the same if they pay better than Puma!

I am humble enough to admit that the biggest tool in my garage is me!

Which one is Mike again?

Actually it does - the guy on the right reminds me of Xcarguy :jester:

And all this time I genuinely thought it was a selfie of Mike? You know I just understood there were all types of people on here and accepted that for what it was.

Our cars are plug and play. So scrapping the car because of an engine issues seems extreme - I agree with Suave above. With that in mind then use the chance for a serious upgrade in performance. Options: 1) Why stop at just 2.3L...wimp! Bruce Beachman does a nice 2.5L Duratec option. 2) Dunnell used to have a proprietary ECU which is a big downside to my mind - not sure if that is still true but as an alternative maybe look at Raceline http://www.raceline.co.uk/ or Burton Power (p 14-15 of the catalog) for crate engines 3) While I have not, a number of forum members on the east coast have used Quicksilver race Engines http://quicksilverraceengines.com/services.htm 4) Do you have a Caterham? What about dropping the 620R powerplant into your chassis?

NEW Replica https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/lotus7/6513158390.html Lotus Mark VI (included for completeness - as found by Panamericano in the earlier post) https://bringatrailer.com/2018/03/10/raced-from-new-coventry-climax-powered-1955-lotus-mk-vi/ Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/caterham/super-7/2081484.html and here http://www.wirewheel.com/2014-Caterham-Seven-for-sale.html Stalker (been on and off this thread so I will put it as new for this week) http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1437589044/1437589044ss.htm REPEATS Stalker https://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Lotus-Stalker-Super-7/273105018359?hash=item3f9653ddf7:g:ELkAAOSwPGpaiKDT&vxp=mtr Lotus 7 S4 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Lotus-Seven-S4/272993367211?hash=item3f8fac34ab:g:rsIAAOSwL81aPVwg&vxp=mtr and here https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/s4/2049263.html Replica V8 project https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/street-legal-hot-rod-track-car/6525729627.html Westfield https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/ctd/d/1965-lotus-seven-westfield/6490159455.html Dutton project https://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/d/1978-dutton-lotus-7/6498184233.html Replica https://erie.craigslist.org/cto/d/lotus-super-7/6506798371.html Replica https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/2009-custom-lotus-7-replica/6498781901.html Diva - geez this thing is huge! http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13911&stc=1 https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/1962-lotus-super-7/6481086245.html Lotus 7 S3 http://vintageracecarsales.com/portfolio-view/1966-lotus-super-seven/ Lotus 7 S2 project https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/7/1972000.html Lotus 7 S2 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1871753.html Westfield https://classiccars.com/listings/view/992785/1965-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-washington-missouri-63090 Lotus 7 S1 http://www.automotiverestorations.com/sales/home/1958-lotus-seven-s1 OTHER Caterham SP/300R https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/caterham/unspecified/1818419.html Just a really interesting Elan for sale - purists look away https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/lotus-elan-s3/6521101389.html Lotus 15 replica http://www.wirewheel.com/1959-Lotus-15-Replica-for-sale.html Lotus 11 S1 http://vintageracecarsales.com/portfolio-view/1956-lotus-eleven-series-1/

I second Sean on Roger Kraus - great people to buy seven tires from.

Its been a while since I was at Kyle's barn as part of PALS but he has a great facility for his cars on what is a beautiful piece of land. Kyle K is a top guy!

Congratulations - welcome to Seven ownership and the forum! May your motoring be all fun roads!