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Hi Scott - Hope you are doing well? A piece of additional data possibly relevant for others here - you have a rear exhaust exit from memory? So the oil was passing through the exhaust for oily residue on the rear of the car. I know if you modestly overfill a standard non-SVT zetec with oil it will blow smoke on one long right hand corner at NJMP (e.g. the banked bowl the ) under throttle similar to what you were experiencing. If the oil level is spot on at midpoint with my maroon car it does not blow smoke but it will if the oil is at the top of the dip stick marking range. So I suspect your oil level is a factor in this discussion. When that happens my oily residue is just aft of the side exhaust exit. For me the smoke/residue is a byproduct of oil in the combustion process and yours looked identical (no engine leaks, no oil pressure concerns). What I never did understand that day is why my maroon car (non-SVT zetec) was having right hand smoking moments and yours (SVT zetec) was having left hand smoking issues? So with that additional information I turn it back to the other members here to help group-think the problem Cheers mike

2014 Caterham 270 at $37800 with 740miles. If you wanted a Caterham 160 I would buy this and stick the narrow wheels on it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Triumph-Other-/391648306508?forcerrptr=true&hash=item5b300ee54c:g:ECIAAOSwB09YSu1W&item=391648306508 2004 Ultralite at $28000 http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-Lotus-Super-Seven-WCM-Ultralite-S2K-Replica-/152351307088?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2378d87550:g:PdsAAOSwHMJYGe5w&item=152351307088 The most interesting thing about this ad is that the Ultralite comes with a hood and sidescreens. I had never seen it before and post a a photo of what an Ultralite looks like with a roof on. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12021&stc=1 I think it looks quite good given the aesthetic difficulties of adding a roof to a seven. Stalker M-Spec XL Classic project at $37995 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Replica-Kit-Makes-Brunton-Stalker-XL-M-Spec-Classic-2014-2016-XL-Classic-/232175597989?forcerrptr=true&hash=item360ebe79a5:g:2XAAAOSwImRYQEb9&item=232175597989 Another Stalker at $34130 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Other-Makes-SUPERSTALKER-SuperStalker-/332054075234?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d4ff71762:g:OEUAAOSw-0xYRe0X&item=332054075234 1972 Lotus 7 S4 at $22995 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Lotus-Super-Seven-/272482017709?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f7131a1ad:g:fCkAAOSwA3dYTSDc&item=272482017709 Ok this next one is an interesting one. Its a Lola replica built by Rotus. If you look at the various photos you can see Rotus based it on their regular seven chassis - just lengthened it. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12022&stc=1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1960-Replica-Kit-Makes-/162313876355?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25caa93383:g:obYAAOSwB09YSf2q&item=162313876355 Bidding is at $9200 with 1 day to go. CMC Stage 2 Roller asking $6k http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12023&stc=1 http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/5922413327.html Plenty of ads still on Hemmings to look at.

Can he make it as far as one lap without going off? :jester:

Thats a really tough question given I have seen asking prices range from high teen dollars for basket cases to low end $40s for freshly restored ones with high end restorers (Fantasy Junction/Wayne Carini/etc). The data for you to work out comparables is on this site - just look at the weekly posts of sevens for sale on Ebay/Craigslist and work backwards. As you study the asking prices for different specs/years/versions and compare to yours the value range will narrow and an appropriate price becomes obvious.

First weekend in July 2017. Refer to detailed note here: http://www.usa7s.net/vb/showthread.php?11421-Save-the-Date-2017-Annual-East-Coast-Sevens-HPDE-and-Social-Event-in-Millville-NJ&p=102445#post102445

This is a Save The Date email so you can put placeholders in your calendars. For 2017, we will again be holding the event in the first weekend in July, generously hosted by NJMP Drivers Club. A summary follows below and a more detailed organization outline will follow in May closer to the date. Friday June 30 - Arrive in the afternoon and set up. We anticipate having a casual outside BBQ pool party at the NJMP clubhouse. Saturday July 1 - HPDE with Drivers Club on the Lightning Circuit. Breakfast, lunch and all refreshments included for paid up drivers and visitors. Evening dinner reception with other Drivers Club members at the home of NJMP track founder and all around good guy, Don Fauerbach. Sunday July 2 - HPDE with Drivers Club on the Lightning Circuit. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments included. For those staying over we are planning a dinner at Andrea's in Millville. A very good BYO restaurant in downtown Millville serving an Italian manu. Very popular with the regular track guys at NJMP. Monday July 3 - Option for some karting competition before heading home or I could organize a test session with NJMP for a limited number of cars in open pit lane format. People's responses will determine what we do. We will be running the Lightning Circuit again as Thunderbolt is booked thanks to a longstanding hire arrangement. The Lightning Circuit is a fast little momentum circuit, well suited to our cars with a nice variety of corners and elevation changes and of course the bowl which is great fun to play with. This can be a frustrating track if you are out there with the bigger road cars like Corvettes, Mustangs or Porkers as they heavily brake in 2 areas of the track where a seven can sail through. However, we don't have to worry about that as having a sevens only run group means even the slowest CrossFlow is very quick through every corner and there are plenty of passing opportunities. Despite the HP disparity the past HPDE events flowed really well - so much so it really did not feel like there were many people out on track at all. All marques of sevens are welcomed to attend - Lotus 7, Caterham, Birkin, Locost, Brunton Stalker, S1, Westfield, Mallock, etc. We will again set up a private registration page on Motorsportreg.com for signing up and paying for the Saturday dinner, visitors, etc., but don't expect this until around May this year. NJMP does insist on vetting driver capabilities as this is an event they organize and are responsible for. They have a strong belief in safety which is to be commended. Drivers who have previously driven with this event will be evaluated based on their past performance. Drivers who are new to the event will be required to submit a driving resume for evaluation. This will be a sevens only HPDE run group session. To make it this way we have to compromise run group rules. It will be with passing only on straights with a point by. No passing in corners or braking zones. No passengers on track other than for Drivers Club or nationally accredited instructors. Usual safety gear rules apply - in date helmets, long pants, closed toe shoes, arm restraints, in date belts, head below roll bar level, car freshly serviced, etc. This is not a race - it is a HPDE event. Those wanting to come here and set lap records should find another event as the aim is to enjoy the dynamic abilities of our sevens in a safe environment. Full safety gear requirements will follow in a later update. Like last year we will have access to some instructors who are present as part of the day. Many of these instructors have driven and been passengers in sevens and know our cars well. They are very experienced and even if they do not accompany you out on track they will spend the time talking best lines on the track map in the pit building - definitely worth it for that. NJMP is located in Millville, in southern NJ, about an hour east of Philadelphia and 2.5 hours south of New York City. It is easily reached off I-95. There are a variety of accommodation options available. NJMP has pit suites (comfortable motel units on the NJMP property) or luxury villa accommodation over on the Thunderbolt circuit. Millville has a lot of hotel options - Fairfield Inn (most people think this is the best), Holiday Inn, Days Inn, Quality Inn, Hampton Inn, Ramada, etc. This is not just a driving event but also a social event. Last year we had quite a few spouses present and enjoying the atmosphere and the evenings. We would love to welcome them back. There are a number of options to explore off-track if watching cars is not exciting during the day. The beach is a short drive from Millville. Cape Elizabeth down the Jersey Shore is well worth a visit. Atlantic City is 45 minutes drive away. There are a number of local wineries in the area offering tastings. The NJMP Clubhouse has a tennis court and swimming pool with full change room facilities Costs are not yet finalized but will be similar to last year based on current estimates (say $200 per day for HPDE, $40pp for Saturday night dinner/drinks inclusive, $30pp for day visitors to cover insurance, food, refreshments and the possibility of accompanying an instructor on track in a seven subject to availability). Tom and I look forward to seeing regular visitors again and welcoming new visitors. Some photos from last year to get you in the mood! http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2016%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-NJMPDC-070216-0003_10_zps8qmgupl5.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2016%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-NJMPDC-07022016-0002%202_zpsarhts2pb.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2016%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-NJMPDC-070216-0032_10_zpsw9j1ssxq.jpg

2014 Caterham 7 270 at $37800 BIN http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Triumph-Other-/391648306508?forcerrptr=true&hash=item5b300ee54c:g:ECIAAOSwB09YSu1W&item=391648306508 Stalker XL classic project at $27800 with unique Indy body approach. Stock fiberglass bits for the stalker body are $1000 extra http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Replica-Kit-Makes-Stalker-Cars-XL-kit-with-one-off-body-Base-/112228061327?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1a2150508f:g:9DkAAOSwx2dYD7tk&item=112228061327 1978 Caterham S3 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12014&stc=1 1 bid at $25900 with a day and a half to run. Reserve not met. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-Lotus-Super-Seven-/282280006074?forcerrptr=true&hash=item41b93311ba:g:3WoAAOSwImRYRH6c&item=282280006074 Stalker XL M-Spec project at $38995 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Replica-Kit-Makes-Brunton-Stalker-XL-M-Spec-Classic-2014-2016-XL-Classic-/232168340439?forcerrptr=true&hash=item360e4fbbd7:g:2XAAAOSwImRYQEb9&item=232168340439 and here http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/5910862930.html 2008 Birkin with the 315hp supercharged Zetec is back. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12015&stc=1 BIN of $25995 http://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-Replica-Kit-Makes-Birkin-S3-/182383753310?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a76eb385e:g:hBwAAOSwEzxYNhml&item=182383753310 2005 Ultralite at $30k http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-Other-Makes-/351903879163?forcerrptr=true&hash=item51ef1b0ffb:g:ncEAAOSwux5YJzZY&item=351903879163 Stalker at $34830 Burgundy and silver one for sale at Gator Motorsports http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Other-Makes-SUPERSTALKER-SuperStalker-/332054075234?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d4ff71762:g:OEUAAOSw-0xYRe0X&item=332054075234 Lotus 7 S4 - the repeat yellow one http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Lotus-Super-Seven-/282279409309?forcerrptr=true&hash=item41b929f69d:g:aEQAAOSwj85YQ-Xt&item=282279409309 Altra A1 (Ariel Atom copy) $45k BIN http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-Replica-Kit-Makes-Altra-A1-roadster-/122259439101?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1c773afdfd:g:-lUAAOSwEzxYSGnu&item=122259439101 2014 Palatov D2 at $45k BIN http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Replica-Kit-Makes-/201744881215?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2ef8ee963f:g:vbkAAOSw5cNYQFN2&item=201744881215 Champion Motors (CMC) Seven http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12016&stc=1 $9500 https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/5911724997.html A bunch of sales on Hemmings https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/1843916.html https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1864119.html https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/caterham/1890154.html https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/7/1887380.html https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/7/1791550.html https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1871753.html https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/1861752.html

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing that Bruce!

Chainsaw? :jester: ok I get the message...leaving now...:leaving:

I just love how this forum helps enable men be assertive over their wives and buy their dream! Congratulations! I think you will be very happy. Just allow enough budget to buy a nice scarf to protect her hairdo and some regular time at the hairdressers. What type of lead time is on the kit delivery?

I often used spool diffs in non-seven track cars on certain circuits to improve traction. But it took a change in driving style to get the car to rotate since the car will be induced to push/understeer with a spool. Its great for traction out of a corner with a high hp car but seems at odds with the corner carving abilities allowing a seven to carry higher speeds through a corner with relatively low hp. For that reason an LSD seems to be the better way to me. Dan's suggestion of seeing if you can do a Toyota parts swap would be the easiest. If that is not an option then the common LSD replacement options for Caterhams are AP Suretrac and Quaife. Of these Quaife are the higher end option and I have seen these used in Birkins before.

Given I am having dinner with a feral Republican from this forum tonight I should post these now to avoid the hangover tomorrow morning. Stalker XL classic kit project with Indy body mods $27500 BIN http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Replica-Kit-Makes-Stalker-Cars-XL-kit-with-one-off-body-Base-/112218424614?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1a20bd4526:g:9DkAAOSwx2dYD7tk&item=112218424614 2004 WCM Ultralite - black with flames in GA $28k BIN http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-Lotus-Super-Seven-WCM-Ultralite-S2K-Replica-/152341506292?forcerrptr=true&hash=item237842e8f4:g:RbsAAOSw44BYL2Pe&item=152341506292 Stalker M Spec Classic Kit project being sold by forum member Jevs $39500 BIN http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Replica-Kit-Makes-Brunton-Stalker-XL-M-Spec-Classic-2014-2016-XL-Classic-/232161117553?forcerrptr=true&hash=item360de18571:g:2XAAAOSwImRYQEb9&item=232161117553 2005 Ultralite - yellow $29995 BIN http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-Other-Makes-/351903879163?forcerrptr=true&hash=item51ef1b0ffb:g:ncEAAOSwux5YJzZY&item=351903879163 Lotus 7 S4 - the usual yellow one in FL at $22995 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Lotus-Super-Seven-/282270716552?forcerrptr=true&hash=item41b8a55288:g:NU8AAOSwo4pYOqeb&item=282270716552 Ok so it is not a seven but it is somewhat similar and worthy of a browse over coffee this morning Palatov D2 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=12006&stc=1 $55k BIN http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Replica-Kit-Makes-Palatov-D2-roadster-/201730190131?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2ef80e6b33:g:vbkAAOSw5cNYQFN2&item=201730190131 2001 Birkin zetec $26k https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/birkin/s3/1878050.html Lotus 7 race car replica $32900 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1864119.html 1964 Lotus 7 S2 freshly restored $42500 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1871753.html 1963 Lotus 7 S2 race car in Canada $37500 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/1843916.html Lotus 7 S1 (1959) at $27900 Seems cheap or have prices dropped or does it need a refresh? Worth checking authenticity details https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/1861752.html Lotus 7 S1 (1959) race car at $36500 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/7/1887380.html New 2015 Caterham 280 at $52k in FL. Red. Sigma engine (1.6L). Fairly low spec model https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/caterham/1890154.html#&gid=1&pid=1

Excellent information - Thanks Todd.

Thanks for the extra detail Todd. The Mustang of that era handle very well (as a 1960s car) as a standard package. I find mine better on vintage treaded rubber (Goodyear Blue Streaks) than slicks as it helps the rotation in the corners with some needed slip. I guess he likely is not using the standard rear axle but most likely the Lincoln Versailles axle since that allowed disc brakes on the rear or a custom 9 inch axle rear end. For 460hp at the rear wheels on a 289 I guess he was revving pretty high like 8 and above.

That looked like a very well set up and nicely driven Mustang. The straight line speed advantage looked about right for a top race spec 302 Windsor. But it also looked to have more brake effectiveness than the standard HSR/SVRA vintage race set up that I run on my 65 fastback - I would be very interested to study that. But the end result is what I expected. Beautifully driven as always Todd! Thank you for sharing.

Its going to be difficult to identify history on the car with a recent color change. There were 2 isotope green Birkins that have surfaced on this site: - the 2010 chassis with Duratec owned by Gherkin (with Dick Brink and then Xcarguy prior to that?) - not this car. - a CA car that I cannot recall the owners name of but I thought it was a more recent chassis than 2005. Again I recall this as a Duratec car - so not the TMW car. So unless we know the former color or location then it will be hard to pin down the past history on this forum. While I have never purchased a Birkin through Dick, he has been helpful to me sourcing parts from time to time and I have had no issues and find him a wonderful person to chat with. Obviously there is noise elsewhere as you have found which means you go into any deal with eyes open. Given your projected usage I would think the sequential is a deal killer anyway unless you want to buy it, replace the Quaife with a T9 and sell off the Quaife to reduce your overall purchase cost by $1-2k? Seems a bit of a hassle unless you love the color so much you have to have it.

With a polished rear panel like that, we can all check our makeup and hair while preparing to pass Steve next July? :jester: We need a thread on polishing basics by Steve the master! :cooldude:

These things happen in Texas you know! :leaving:

oops - the dangers of using old photos for new ads! Is 315hp even possible from a stock zetec with a supercharger? Seems exaggerated? I can understand if it were a turbo...

Possibly Hossman. It could also be the owner was trying to sell before a move and failed meaning it has come along for the change in home? This has happened on a few cars I have observed. A grab bag of this weeks finds http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-Lotus-Super-Seven-WCM-Ultralite-S2K-Replica-/152323102002?forcerrptr=true&hash=item23772a1532:g:RbsAAOSw44BYL2Pe&item=152323102002 http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Triumph-Other-/391619281487?forcerrptr=true&hash=item5b2e54024f:g:xZkAAOSwB09YI4h5&item=391619281487 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Replica-Kit-Makes-Stalker-Cars-XL-kit-with-one-off-body-Base-/112208391098?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1a20242bba:g:9DkAAOSwx2dYD7tk&item=112208391098 http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-Lotus-Other-/262721084240?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3d2b659b50:g:83YAAOSwLF1X96QJ&item=262721084240 Its only an hour left but it may be relisted so here is a link anyway. 315hp zetec certainly grabbed my attention. I think I drove this Birkin in 2008 as the first IRS car in the country? It definitely did not have a supercharger then. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-Replica-Kit-Makes-Birkin-S3-/182357680405?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a755d6115:g:F8AAAOSwB09YLknL&item=182357680405 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Replica-Kit-Makes-SUPER-7-2-Seater-/201723379571?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2ef7a67f73:g:3KsAAOSwHMJYIgZw&item=201723379571 Comedy hour here. Not sure how you could buy this for $26k and not be upside down in value after restoring it? Chassis verification would be a must... http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11972&stc=1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Lotus-Super-7-/272453431414?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f6f7d7076:g:dooAAOSw44BYLgWs&item=272453431414 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Lotus-Super-Seven-/272456274528?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f6fa8d260:g:b08AAOSwcLxYMWxb&item=272456274528 http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-Other-Makes-/351903879163?forcerrptr=true&hash=item51ef1b0ffb:g:ncEAAOSwux5YJzZY&item=351903879163 http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5830275293.html http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5886963732.html http://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/5886177692.html http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5885545247.html https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/5886380930.html http://waco.craigslist.org/cto/5866773794.html http://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/5859356104.html

I bet it was warmer than the north east! Lovely color scheme on your car. Hope you had a great weekend!

2014 Caterham 270 in OH at a dealer $38,800 BIN http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Triumph-Other-/391619281487?forcerrptr=true&hash=item5b2e54024f:g:xZkAAOSwB09YI4h5&item=391619281487 Stalker XL with Indy body project. $28k BIN http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Replica-Kit-Makes-Stalker-Cars-XL-kit-with-one-off-body-Base-/112198991553?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1a1f94bec1:g:9DkAAOSwx2dYD7tk&item=112198991553 2004 WCM Ultralite in GA. $28k BIN http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11935&stc=1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-Replica-Kit-Makes-Ultralite-S2K-/152313663590?forcerrptr=true&hash=item23769a1066:g:PdsAAOSwHMJYGe5w&item=152313663590 2005 WMC Ultralite asking $30k http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11936&stc=1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-Other-Makes-/351903879163?forcerrptr=true&hash=item51ef1b0ffb:g:ncEAAOSwux5YJzZY&item=351903879163 Car #8 Superformance S1 in red. Asking $27500 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11937&stc=1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Replica-Kit-Makes-SUPER-7-2-Seater-/201713099627?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2ef709a36b:g:3KsAAOSwHMJYIgZw&item=201713099627 Yellow 1972 Lotus 7 S4 at $23k http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Lotus-Super-Seven-/282238087176?forcerrptr=true&hash=item41b6b37008:g:LasAAOSwal5YFbVD&item=282238087176 Maroon Stalker SC V6 asking $35830 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Replica-Kit-Makes-/332019852843?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d4dece62b:g:FZ4AAOSw5cNYGIvJ&item=332019852843 Westfield Lotus 11 at $30k http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-Replica-Kit-Makes-Lotus-Eleven-11-/272444352273?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f6ef2e711:g:hk0AAOSwMVdYE0gL&item=272444352273 1988 Caterham $21750 https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5873948403.html Its back.... https://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/5819750019.html?lang=es&cc=mx Don't forget to check the Hemmings website.

Hi Bruce - Your PM box is full so cannot respond to your PM but hopefully the email I sent made it to you? Cheers mike

Congratulations Bruce! A worthy change.

Congratulations Jay! :seeya: