Croc

Excellent Panamericano! Since you have shown yourself worthy, it is your job to post the ads tomorrow. :cooldude:

I would do it! I am contemplating buying a seven and storing it at BAT Donington to do track days around UK and Europe. They have a facility designed for that purpose and a lot of people already do leave their cars there. BAT could ship it to Portugal and Spain for my Iberia track trip in September instead of me having to rent. http://downloads.bookatrack.com/venueinfo/events/iberia2017.pdf Donington is a great base for touring being in the center of the country. Close to Scotland (whisky), Wales (sheep), and Yorkshire (strange people) for some of my favorite touring roads. I would not tell Jayne.....nooooo way...... :devil:

Great photos - definitely what I need for inspiration on another cold day. What's going on with your catalytic converter? Is it leaking?

But its not hard to slip one past you when you cannot even spell my name, "Corc". Most of my friends call me 'Cock' or the other 'C' word. :jester: As for the Lola reference, I guess it was an off the wall idea to get it registered at one stage and it worked. Hell, I would have called my car a 1960 Buick 7 if it made the painful process easier. Good on the owner for thinking outside the box!

So much for Spring - was out driving yesterday in 25 degrees and big wind. Even with windscreen and widescreen I froze! These two are back - probably should give them free membership they have been so long on this thread. One day they will sell when the price gets realistic. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-Westfield-Lotus-Super-7-Series-3-/162268770684?hash=item25c7f8f17c:g:EGQAAOSw2gxYpm0l&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Lotus-Super-Seven-/282392318956?hash=item41bfe4d3ec:g:L1gAAOSw2gxYxQOf&vxp=mtr 1998 Westfield Seight current bid $13309. Prior weeks had a BIN in the mid $30s from recollection http://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Other-Makes-Westfield-/262890169681?hash=item3d3579a551:g:gd8AAOSwol5Yw20O&vxp=mtr and here it was $34700 on craigslist https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/6018218041.html 2014 Stalker M-Spec $40500 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Replica-Kit-Makes-2014-Stalker-M-Spec-XL-/302248778348?hash=item465f6e5a6c:g:YuIAAOSwWxNYoHrJ&vxp=mtr 1986 Lotus 7 replica US$12200 BIN Looks nicely done, great details, sweet engine spec and a nice price but it is in Canada and those thinking of importing to the US should do their homework. Despite the optimism in the ad, it is possible that US Customs may determine it looks nothing like a 1986 Toyota Corolla. But hey what would I know... http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12315&stc=1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-Replica-Kit-Makes-LOTUS-SUPER-7-/292048474659?hash=item43ff721223:g:qBkAAOSwXYtYvu4q&vxp=mtr 1979 Caterham $27000 https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5975578354.html 2010 Stalker $35000 https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5977284151.html A more recent Westfield Seight in NY $35000 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12316&stc=1 https://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/6021176539.html 1991 Westfield RHD with pinto engine $19500 https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/6010043289.html Locost replica project with 289 K code $6500 https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/6032391294.html Stalker M-Spec $35000 https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/6033552892.html Stalker $18000 https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/5981045638.html 2010 Wharton Roadster $19900 https://spacecoast.craigslist.org/cto/6039416692.html 7 project $6500 https://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/6037986944.html 1974 Lotus 7 S4 with BDR $23900 https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/6022259599.html 1971 Lotus 7 S4 with twin cam $24000 https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/6027106205.html 1967 Lotus 7 S2 $32000 https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/6001894773.html Superformance S1 $25900 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12317&stc=1 https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/ctd/6022680282.html CMC Stage 2 roller $6500 https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/6015363004.html 1962 Lotus 7 S2 http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1962-lotus-super-seven/

Yes and 12 head gaskets in available stock! :jester:

Nope. Sorry Taber. Caterham had such massive stocks of the cut short left wing that they used them on all cars irrespective of exhaust type. I have the non-symmetrical wings on my car and it has only ever had side exit.

Is he permanent? Or just touring?

Steele Brothers? Oh. There was one for sale on here in NJ by Ted for the longest time. They are remarkably common as they were so well built compared with the regular Lotus S4.

And if you bought a Ford Ranger from Houston you could call it the Texas Ranger. Yes that was so corny I should leave now :leaving:

1967 Lotus 7 S2 $32000 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12304&stc=1 https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/6001894773.html Superformance S1 7 replica $25900 https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/ctd/6022680282.html Champion Motor Car (CMC) Stage 2 roller $6500 https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/6015363004.html

All the activity in the week with the buying and selling. Sellers getting serious on here to sell. It must be the annual mating efforts of Spring in the Sevens community! 2014 Stalker M-Spec XL $40500 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Replica-Kit-Makes-2014-Stalker-M-Spec-XL-/302235943655?hash=item465eaa82e7:g:YuIAAOSwWxNYoHrJ&vxp=mtr and here https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/5998993363.html 1972 Lotus 7 S4 in yellow. Great looking driver in Milwaukee that was at one point sold by wirewheel. No detail in the ad. $22900 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12300&stc=1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Lotus-Super-Seven-/232256991588?hash=item3613987164:g:nuAAAOSwXYtYtt6z&vxp=mtr and here https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/6024296599.html And for good measure a sister car. 1972 Lotus 7 S4 in yellow. This has been for sale for a long time. Taber on this forum inspected it if you want the inside scoop. $22995 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Lotus-Super-Seven-/272578021410?hash=item3f76ea8822:g:h80AAOSwfVpYu8u8&vxp=mtr 1999 Westfield $26595 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-Westfield-Lotus-Super-7-Series-3-/162268770684?hash=item25c7f8f17c:g:EGQAAOSw2gxYpm0l&vxp=mtr 1979 Caterham $27000 https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5975578354.html The project Locost with K-code v8 that PanAmericano picked up on last week is here at $6500 in Seattle. https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5988085203.html And a bunch of Westfields turned up. 1998 Westfield Seight $34700 https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/6018218041.html 1991 Westfield SEi $19500 https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/5987921371.html Westfield Seight $35000 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12301&stc=1 The seller is registered on here but is not active and I have not talked with him in a long time but be assured he is a keen enthusiast as you will see in the next photo http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12302&stc=1 https://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/6021176539.html Wharton Roadster $21500 https://spacecoast.craigslist.org/cto/6026141232.html 2010 Wharton Roadster https://daytona.craigslist.org/cto/6008906850.html 2010 Stalker $35000 https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5977284151.html Locost project $6500 https://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/5989192429.html Anyone trying to sell a Lotus 7 S4? This guy is buying https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/6030119314.html Lotus 7 S4 with BDR $23900 https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/6022259599.html Lotus 7 S4 $24000 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12303&stc=1 https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/6027106205.html

Tell me about it - there is nothing like being pulling hard at 7000rpm in 4th gear on the straight in my Mustang - it just purrs! What a wonderful engine. The engine builder told me its good for 9000rpm. :ack: Not that I will ever go that high. I chicken out at 7000. :blush:

I recognize the Opel Omega. Differs from its Vauxhall Carlton cousin by the LHD. Absolutely bat-crazy transformation by Lotus. I drove Vauxhall one in the UK in 1995 and it it was astoundingly quick in the straight line - just breathtaking. I would love to own one again but I have enough cars. And anyway, I am currently recommissioning the earlier mid-80s Holden version of the Opel/Vauxhall (with Lotus input) - so it would be redundant. I remember the Lotus bicycle, the Lotus 6 but what is special about the S4? Something looks different?

Nicely done - a well sorted car at a good price. It may be a bit of a haul from Richmond VA but since you are into tracking your new purchase please consider yourself invited to this event in July if you can make it: http://www.usa7s.net/vb/showthread.php?11421-Save-the-Date-2017-Annual-East-Coast-Sevens-HPDE-and-Social-Event-in-Millville-NJ Cheers mike

No idea but congratulations to the buyer if they are on here.

MichaelD posted a brilliant couple of photos down in the guidelines section - check all the photos out via the link http://www.usa7s.net/vb/showthread.php?11494-I-requested-a-Flatbed I am still pissing myself laughing! :rofl: http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12285&stc=1 Give Buddy (the ball of fluff) a pat for me Michael!!!

I agree with Dave. I have both a Caterham with IRS and a Caterham with de dion. On track where it is smooth there is negligible difference between the two. In the NJMP Lightning corner with 15 degree banking the CSR just squats and puts the power down beautifully whereas the de dion struggles but thats the only corner where I could pick a difference. On the road, the IRS makes the Caterham feel like a big car and it is the fastest point to point back road car I have ever driven. Bumps do not throw it offline or tire out the driver. All sevens usually require fettling to sort them out. All of mine have. You dont always need a Caterham with IRS - the CSR is now silly money. A Birkin with IRS with a hi performance 2.3L Duratec, a Sadev box and 13 inch wheels with 8 inch rubber, would be fantastic on track. If it is more a road car then the Caterham 6 speed box would be my choice instead of a Sadev. But you dont really say what your anticipated use of a seven would be? Exclusively road with an odd track day? A total track toy? That will dictate your spec choice in the end.

2008 Stalker $33893 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Other-Makes-SUPERSTALKER-SuperStalker-/332117174980?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d53b9eac4:g:OEUAAOSw-0xYRe0X&item=332117174980 1999 Westfield $26595 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-Westfield-Lotus-Super-7-Series-3-/162268770684?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25c7f8f17c:g:EGQAAOSw2gxYpm0l&item=162268770684 1972 Lotus 7 S4 $25k http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Lotus-Super-Seven-/282374928158?forcerrptr=true&hash=item41bedb771e:g:rHEAAOSw4CFYspfv&item=282374928158 But why would you bother with the above when you could have the same color, a well sorted driver and cheaper. The photos show it off well. 1972 Lotus 7 S4 $22500 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12273&stc=1 https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/6018210104.html 2014 Stalker M-Spec $42500 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Replica-Kit-Makes-2014-Stalker-M-Spec-XL-/302229285136?forcerrptr=true&hash=item465e44e910:g:YuIAAOSwWxNYoHrJ&item=302229285136 1979 Caterham $27000 https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5975578354.html This next one is quite blingy! To be expected as it is from CA. The diamond plate weight on the boot removes the need for any wing! Westfield Seight $34700 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12271&stc=1 https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/6018218041.html I am not sure what this next one is. Some type of Locost I think? $6500 Its a project... https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5988085203.html 1991 Westfield $21500 What is it with Westfields needing rear wings? I thought it was only needed by JohnCh to keep his hair in place? http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12272&stc=1 https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/5987921371.html 2010 Wharton Roadster $15500 https://daytona.craigslist.org/cto/6008906850.html Chassis #001 Stalker M-Spec $35000 https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/5978104117.html Stalker $18000 https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/5981045638.html Stalker $35000 https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5977284151.html Locost $7250 https://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/6010661728.html Lotus 7 Locost project $6500 https://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/5989192429.html Wharton Roadster $21900 https://spacecoast.craigslist.org/cto/6014939007.html Lotus 7 S4 with BDR $21900 https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5976336586.html CMC Stage 2 Roller $6500 https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/6015363004.html 1967 Lotus 7 S2 $32000 https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/6001894773.html MK Indy $24900 https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5982916906.html the link within the craigslist ad does not work for me (typical lazy dealer) so here is a correct working one http://www.exoticmtrcrs.com/used/MK+Indy/2008-MK+Indy-Super+7-be3720fa0a0e08bc52825e5ab68639f3.htm Dont forget there are always ads on Hemmings to look at.

The 2004 article does not seem to be posted on line but from reading a few forums moaning about how their favored car lost (LotusTalk, Porsche, Viper...hehehe), I picked up the results: Acceleration 0-60 mph : 1) Noble M12 GTO-3R : 3.8 sec. 2) Dodge Viper SRT-10 : 4.2 sec. 3) Porsche GT3 : 4.3 sec. 4) Caterham Super 7 Superlight : 4.4 sec. 5) Ferrari Challenge Stradale : 4.7 sec. 5) Mitsubishi Evolution RS : 4.7 sec 7) Lotus Elise : 4.9 sec. 8) Honda S2000 : 5.6 sec. 9) Dodge SRT-4 : 6.1 sec. Braking 70-0 mph : 1) Ferrari Challenge Stradale : 160 ft. 2) Caterham Super 7 Superlight : 163 ft. 3) Noble M12 GTO-3R : 165 ft. 4) Dodge Viper SRT-10 : 166 ft. 5) Porsche GT3 : 168 ft. 6) Lotus Elise : 170 ft. 7) Hona S2000 : 171 ft. 7) Mitsubishi Evolution RS : 171 ft. 9) Dodge SRT-4 : 185 ft. Lap Times (2.3 mi. Barber Circuit) : 1) Caterham Super 7 Superlight : 1:41.7 2) Noble M12 GTO-3R : 1:42.0 3) Ferrari Challenge Stradale : 1:42.8 4) Porsche GT3 : 1:44.1 5) Dodge Viper SRT-10 :1:45.3 6) Lotus Elise : 1:46.9 7) Mitsubishi Evolution RS : 1:48.2 8) Honda S2000 : 1:50.8 9) Dodge SRT-4 : 1:52.4 One important point I saw - the Caterham was on ACB10s - a Formula Ford race tire that happens to be DOT. Thats worth a bit of grip over some sport street tires. The other things I found was the relative performance chart over the lap: http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1900&stc=1&d=1083632228 A couple of observations: - If those straights were any longer then the Ferrari or Noble would have had the faster lap times. - The gap between the Lotus Elise and the Caterham is not as large as I might have expected. - What the hell happened in turn 1 with the Caterham? Fast in and slow out? Or just a coast into turn 2? - There are a few other corners where the Caterham was braking earlier than the other cars (e.g. turn 5 and turn 7)? Bit strange...maybe it is the rhythm of the track? Edited to add - its relative track position not braking point. So top speed differential has an effect before the Caterham claws back the amount it is behind.

Correct electric - both high and low voltage depending on what you need.

Interesting. I too felt the wheel/tire combo on the CSR was holding it back so put myself through the pain of converting the brakes/hubs to take a 13 inch wheel. It fixed the problem beautifully and as a bonus tweaked the final drive gearing just enough to make it perfect for NJMP. I still think it is too softly sprung with too much travel in the rear but I live with that. A garage? Nope, not commenting....not at all! :rofl: Yes I think I know what you mean. The CSR IRS is relatively softly sprung and longish travel so loading up in a sweeper and putting the power down it would work well but it is then compromised in the tight esses. I think that is a very good idea!

A wonderful write up on Barber. While I have been to the collection and wandered around the track fringes, I have not driven there. One day...when I can get enough free vacation time. To help visualize it from a driver's point of view I borrowed a video of our old track buddy MikeG from this forum who has been there. It really does wind around with no long straights which would allow a small light car to make a bigly mess of larger heavier cars. I never really appreciated that until now. This was a great read with my morning cup! Two questions: 1) Which operator was running the track day? 2) Putting aside the obvious gearbox differences how does the handling compare between 620R and CSR? (not that I am planning to upgrade!)

2010 Wharton $18500 BIN http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-2010-Wharton-Roadster-Lotus-Super-Seven-FREE-SHIPPING-/262849953648?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3d3313ff70:g:LGsAAOSw4DJYji12&item=262849953648 1999 Westfield $26.6k http://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-Westfield-Lotus-Super-7-Series-3-/162268770684?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25c7f8f17c:g:EGQAAOSw2gxYpm0l&item=162268770684 2014 Stalker M-Spec $42500 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Replica-Kit-Makes-2014-Stalker-M-Spec-XL-/302222712277?forcerrptr=true&hash=item465de09dd5:g:YuIAAOSwWxNYoHrJ&item=302222712277 2008 Stalker $34k (rounded) http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Other-Makes-SUPERSTALKER-SuperStalker-/332117174980?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d53b9eac4:g:OEUAAOSw-0xYRe0X&item=332117174980 1972 Lotus 7 S4 $25k http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Lotus-Super-Seven-/272561791647?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f75f2e29f:g:6SAAAOSwx6pYqV3T&item=272561791647 I know it is not a seven but it caught my eye with how cute it looks. 1965 Lotus 23B $120k http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12250&stc=1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-Lotus-Other-ipe-/232230256389?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3612007f05:g:gxYAAOSwux5YXA9C&item=232230256389 1979 Caterham $27000 https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5975578354.html 2010 Stalker $35000 https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5977284151.html Stalker $18000 https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/5981045638.html Lotus 7 project car $6500 https://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/5989192429.html Another project car $2500 https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/5974950253.html Another Wharton Roadster. This one has clams. $22000 https://spacecoast.craigslist.org/cto/6008777995.html Lotus 7 S4 with BDR $21900 https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5976336586.html 1967 Lotus 7 S2 $32000 https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/6001894773.html Same car is also here https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1918590.html 1963 Lotus 7 S2 $37000 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/1914708.html 1959 Series 1 $36500 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/7/1887380.html 1964 Lotus 7 S2 $43000 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1871753.html CMC Stage 2 roller kit $6000 https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/5968786849.html MK Indy with 1100cc Blackbird drivetrain $24900 https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5982916906.html Photos of the MK Indy are here http://www.exoticmtrcrs.com/used/MK+Indy/2008-MK+Indy-Super+7-be3720fa0a0e08bc52825e5ab68639f3.htm http://pictures.dealer.com/e/exoticmtrcrs/1488/52d0ab5719da56c8856472c251ef475dx.jpg 1964 Lotus 7 S2 $32500 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/1901734.html 1963 Lotus 7 S2 $36975 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/1843916.html 1966 Lotus 7 S2 DSK replica $32900 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1864119.html 2015 Caterham 280 - new $52000 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/caterham/1890154.html 1958 Lotus 7 S1 $55000 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/unspecified/1905571.html#&gid=1&pid=8

1967 Lotus 7 S2 $32000 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12245&stc=1 https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/6001894773.html