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Congratulations on your new car! The snow is gone - drive it like you stole it! :rofl:

John - you may want to check the roll bar requirements. SCCA usually want a seven encased in armor and padded inside with cotton wool before you can enter it in any event....ok slight exaggeration...but the usual is full cage for hillclimbs and track is it not? Regular bar ok for autocross.

The extra height is useful for frost heaves and I-95 on the Boston to DC corridor.

$22500 - good price and a testament to the quality of this car. Congratulations to the seller and the new owner! I was very entertained watching the bidders and matching back to members on this forum. I think BAT auctions is a very interesting format for selling a classic these days. The past results for sevens has not been great but I guess it depends on the car on offer.

This was an interesting and fun little article on the Indian Lotus 7, the Chinkara http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2016/03/foreign-affairs-chinkara-roadster-s-india/

Thats good, no chance of a head gasket issue like the K series engines. :spam:

Thanks Oldfart for clearing up this mystery and adding a new one. So if that is the case then the stacks are an expensive decoration these days! Or another way of saying it - he would have had an empty space to try and cover up if he removed the stacks and he did not want to do that. Looking at the photos again, I see he could not clear an sc intake where the existing stacks were. Despite the questions, it has been interesting to see how far a S1 could have been taken by Superformance had they been motivated and committed to their product.

Whizzy's Westfield Ebay ad is here - bidding at $11500 with 5 days left. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Westfield-Super-7-Sports-Car-/252317334445?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3abf48fbad:g:GsgAAOSwoBtW1hsE&item=252317334445 and on Craigslist here http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5442826245.html In BC Canada there is an immaculate looking 1990 Westfield with clams in cream with a flamboyantly plum interior. Ex-Japan car so RHD. Engine code shows it as the Ford CVH 1.6L. They used to put these in Escorts in the 80s in the UK and Europe. Pretty rough noisy old engine from distant driving memory but they did respond well to tuning but that never got rid of the harsh vibrations and untuneful noise. The CVH turbo option is just what this car needs. The cross flow was a better designed engine despite being over a decade older in design. Buy it now at US$22500. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-WESTFIELD-SE-SEVEN-/121920177082?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1c630243ba:g:OogAAOSwZQxW4dkh&item=121920177082 The Robin Hood is back at $15999 opening bid with 14 hours to run and no bids http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-sport-/222045566983?forcerrptr=true&hash=item33b2f27807:g:OdcAAOSwuAVWyD1p&item=222045566983 Streetside Classic Dealer Lotus 7 S4 still around at a $32995 price http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-S4-/272137610661?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f5caa65a5:g:DiMAAOSwDuJWzznz&item=272137610661 2010 Wharton Roadster. Locost style. 13B rotary. 5 speed box. Jag independent rear suspension. Titled as a 1967 Austin Healey Sprite although not much of it is left - probably only the tags. Asking $20500 in FL. http://daytona.craigslist.org/cto/5469568686.html Nice looking 1968 Lotus 7 in CA for "$315000." No I did not mistype it but I bet the seller did! I am sure he/she/it was intending to type $31500. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/5487125117.html Tod's Lotus 7 S4 RHD Lotus twin cam engine in central New Jersey at $26500 http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5455952521.html Hemmings ads http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1810916.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/1800207.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/westfield/1792075.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/7/1791550.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1763637.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/birkin/s3/1800848.html Classic Cars.com http://classiccars.com/listings/view/715384/1969-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-spokane-washington-99208 http://classiccars.com/listings/view/751217/1965-lotus-super-seven-for-sale-in-washington-missouri-63090 http://classiccars.com/listings/view/743191/1986-lotus-westfield-7-for-sale-in-mooresville-north-carolina-28117

Tunnel carpet is good for heat control, stopping your leg burning and gives a good finished look. I don't think you want shag. Kills all those poor little polyesters that we want to save. Go for a nice stainmaster berber. The pile stays deep and its easy to get grass stains out when you have a moment and your Dyson will keep it fresh and clean easily.

The A60 compound is the one Avon describes in their tech specs as EU "road legal." The softer two compounds are the ones intended for Formula Ford racing. Given we have heavier cars than a formula ford, you may find it wears out quicker than you expect but the ACB10 is pretty consistent for grip across its entire life. Give it a try and let us know how good it is!

Looks like everyone likes the look of your ring Shane!

How does the intake work? You have 4 naked trumpets plus a cone filter and an apparently unnecessary hood scoop?

Missed one earlier - the ultimate Superformance S1...asking $48000...oof! http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ohkAAOSwoBtW1uMP/s-l1600.jpg http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-/331792640379?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d4061e97b:g:ohkAAOSwoBtW1uMP&item=331792640379

Locost with Suzuki GSX-R 1000cc engine. Current bid of $10300 with 12 hours to run http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-r-500-/322022523443?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4afa09c233:g:QAYAAOSwQYZWt4Fz&item=322022523443 Jevs partial build state Brunton Stalker XL M Spec. Buy it now of $39805.37. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Brunton-Stalker-XL-M-Spec-Classic-2014-2016-XL-Classic-/231867652183?forcerrptr=true&hash=item35fc639857:g:akEAAOSwyjBW24aI&item=231867652183 Whizzy's Westfield bid to $12500 with 2 days to run http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Westfield-Super-7-Sports-Car-/252305789788?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3abe98d35c:g:GsgAAOSwoBtW1hsE&item=252305789788 and http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5442826245.html This Locost is listed on Ebay for sale but caution - it is in South Africa. However, it is well worth checking out as it has a Lexus 4L V8. I bet that puts hair on the chest. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Other-Open-top-/331795830226?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d409295d2:g:RL4AAOSwoBtW2~S3&item=331795830226 Dealer Lotus 7 S4 at $33k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-S4-/272137610661?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f5caa65a5:g:DiMAAOSwDuJWzznz&item=272137610661 Hmmm....no it does not look like a seven http://cfl.craigslist.org/cto/5467813597.html Tod's 1974 Lotus 7 S4 at $26500 http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5455952521.html Surprise - its still for sale http://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/5442823270.html 1980 Robin Hood. RHD at $25k http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/5471928723.html and http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/cto/5471039082.html The Westfield Slimm found is still available here. Looks very similar to one that used to be on the East Coast? https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/5472442308.html 2010 Wharton Roadster at $20500 http://daytona.craigslist.org/cto/5469568686.html On Hemmings... Superformance S1 in dark green in MI. Asking $29900 http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1810916.html Lotus 7 S2 in MO. Lotus Twin cam engine. Needs cosmetic resto per seller. No photos so that tells me it needs full rest. http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/1800207.html Unusual Westfield for sale by Dealer at $29595 http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1763637.html On Classiccars.com 1965 Lotus 7 S2 at $29995 - this may be the same car as the MO located S2 noted above? http://classiccars.com/listings/view/751217/1965-lotus-super-seven-for-sale-in-washington-missouri-63090 1969 Lotus 7 S4 with S3 body $32500 http://classiccars.com/listings/view/715384/1969-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-spokane-washington-99208 1986 Westfield at $30k http://classiccars.com/listings/view/743191/1986-lotus-westfield-7-for-sale-in-mooresville-north-carolina-28117 A couple of others http://vintageracecarsales.com/portfolio-view/1962-lotus-super-seven/ and http://vintageracecarsales.com/portfolio-view/1961-lotus-seven/

Try Mike Brotherwood in the UK. He has a range a refurbished and remanufactured early 7 parts. Even if he does not sell the grille he probably could tell you where to get one. http://www.mikebrotherwood.com/Parts.html

No, I think they had a gratuitous sacrifice of rubber to appease me. :jester:

Has TWS fixed the track where you thwacked your Stalker which then led on to the subsequent part break and grassy excursion?

Tom is right. I found large parts of the track quite empty out there even with 19 cars on track. The traffic flows much better with our group plus we are all drivers of a good consistent experience level. That said, the "soft" limit Tom and I had in mind was always 25 cars simply because we could not envisage ever getting any more. The fact we are contemplating this potential is really quite exciting. On Lightning, SCDA was running 35-38 cars when we ran with them. I have seen PCA run with 55+ cars on Lightning - what a shambles - no thanks. And I have seen 200+ Lemons cars on Lightning - complete anarchy! It may sound selfish but I would like to keep the numbers lower to preserve the quality of the track time for everyone.

A genuine Birkin for sale on Ebay - not the handbag type either. 2014 Build. IRS. T9. Guess it is a Duratec - ad says nothing. Has a cage but never been on track. Bit confused as to the color - nose cone, scuttle and bonnet seem to be gray/charcoal and the rest is BRG? Hard to tell with the photos. Bit of a leak from the transmission although I would like to know exactly where? Love the license plate! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-Birkin-S3-/252296929842?#description $28000 buy it now. Bidding at $13k with 2 days to run. The RHD Robin Hood is back at $25000 BIN. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-sport-/222029270617?forcerrptr=true&hash=item33b1f9ce59:g:OdcAAOSwuAVWyD1p&item=222029270617 1972 Lotus 7 S4 at $33k by a dealer http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-S4-/272137610661?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f5caa65a5:g:DiMAAOSwDuJWzznz&item=272137610661 and here http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1783033.html 1995 Westfield here http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5442826245.html Miata based Locost in TX. 300hp turbo Miata engine. No nose cone or bonnet. Freshly registered in TX as a replica. Asking $10k http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/5459089824.html 1974 Lotus 7 S4 in south Jersey. Asking $26500 http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5455952521.html Clone chassis at $4850 http://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/5442823270.html Superformance S1 - BRG and silver in MI. Asking $29900 at a dealer http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1810916.html 1965 Lotus 7 for sale at $29995 http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/1800207.html Westfield at dealer $29595 http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1763637.html 1965 Lotus 7 asking $29995 http://classiccars.com/listings/view/751217/1965-lotus-super-seven-for-sale-in-washington-missouri-63090

Speaking of bourbon, I made my way in January to Beacon NY to taste test Karl's (Blubarisax on here) small batch production of spirits. http://www.denningspointdistillery.com Very tasty stuff! Definitely drop in if you are in the area. Karl is a top guy.

Absolutely nothing to upgrade - I am happy with what I have. My two pet sevens got their annual winter pampering and they are happily tucked up warm in the garage awaiting spring. My cash has been getting spent on the Beemer restoration. I just splurged on a nice new set of 1970s look gold BBS cross hatch 12/14 inch alloy race wheels. The Holden is getting a new T-5 since the T-10 broke on me late last year. Also needs a new steering rack by the looks of it since it is leaving a lot of red power steering fluid all over the garage floor... :banghead: Ummm....why do we have a second broken storker on this forum?

Yet another day on the red neck Riviera.... :nopity: On the plus side Skip, I can confidently say that will not fit your dashboard! :smash:

Mike - is that fly wheel or rear wheel?

Well you confirmed that there are 2 cars and that they look very similar despite being different and they are seemingly in very different price brackets. I consider that a step forward. If nothing else we all know what questions to ask next!