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MG1500 - you should have access already to the USA7s album but it is a challenge to find - try these links: http://www.usa7s.net/vb/album.php?albumid=80 and http://www.usa7s.net/vb/album.php?albumid=82 Sorry to hear that you are selling Simon because of the kids. The car looked great when I saw her that year in Carlisle and she still looks great in the photos. Good luck with the sale! If you have a day free on the July 4th long weekend bring it down to NJMP and put a for sale sign on the windscreen at the sevens event! Plenty of people browsing will be there.

I am really keen to see Tom's new Birkin 7 done out in the dual silver colors that match my car. Looks fabulous in photos and I bet even better in person! :drool: If you live local and want to check out the newest Birkin then come along and join the party - great opportunity to spend some time sorting out a new seven shopping list. 1) Mike (Croc) Registered 2) Tom (Yellowss7) Registered 3) Mike (Kitcat) Registered 4) Steve (S1Steve) Registered 5) Sebastien (SK400) (and wife) Registered 6) Stewart (Sabbot) Registered 7) Jim A. (FE07) Registered 8) Dave D (and Bev) Registered 9) Scott L. (951N914) Registered 10) Jeff (JBH) Registered 11) Simon450 and Carrie Registered 12) Michael D. (and wife) Registered 13) Fred (FMorser) Registered 14) Norm .B Registered 15) Paul M. Registered 16) Tom C. Registered On the Fence 17) Steve (BBall7754) 18) Roman (RGTorque) 19) Paul A. 20) Dave H. (and wife) 21) Paul (Wentd) spectating 22) Len C ( NJMP member)

Westfield 1800 kit posted as a separate for sale thread is on Ebay. Bidding starts at $13000 with $15000 buy it now. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Westfield-1800-SpeedSport-/151710632949?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2352a88bf5&item=151710632949 Westfield 11 in PA. BMC 1275 engine with Weber. Pertronics ignition. BMC 4 speed gearbox. Phantom LSD. Looks very nice. Asking $29995 buy it now. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Replica-/171821848147?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2801615653&item=171821848147 more photos here http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5067360013.html RX7 Locost project for sale in OH. Asking $5800 http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/5064401096.html Locost seven. Asking $12500 http://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/5071403194.html 2011 Stalker in AZ is back in silver with red tripe. SC V6. Asking $28000 http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/5068370042.html 1969 Arch chassis Lotus Seven S3 replica in Oregon is back at $28995 http://medford.craigslist.org/ctd/5027283428.html Birkin Miata in Hawaii back again asking $17000 http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/cto/5029606339.html SCCA Locost Hayabusa track car in Hawaii here again. Asking $35000 http://honolulu.craigslist.org/mau/cto/5004530976.html 2012 Caterham R400 Superlight R SV asking $59000 is back http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/unspecified/1729179.html 2004 Caterham in Hawaii is back again asking $39500 http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/super-7/1742040.html 1997 Caterham in CA with a Fiat 124 turbo engine asking $27000. http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/1743849.html Another Westfield 11 for sale by a dealer at $32000 - repeat from previous week. http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/eleven/1740455.html Vaguely sevenesq - a 1991 Maxton Roller Skate. This is the best looking one I have seen that is clean and well presented. 13B Rotary engine. Out of storage so may need some maintenance catch up? Bidding at $15600 with 7 days to run. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Rollerskate-Low-Miles-/181772190949?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a527784e5&item=181772190949 http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/ODEwWDE0NDA=/z/YncAAOSwZd1Ved9O/$_57.JPG

Also what state do you live in? There are unique registration requirements in some individual states.

No idea about them Skip but how hard could it be to a person with your considerable talents? Following that statement, watch it all go pear shaped....:rofl:

Hi Seb - Comments in Red

Hi Fred If you need overnight storage then I can arrange an overnight garage lockup over at the Thunderbolt circuit. Roman and S1Steve have expressed interest here and you are welcome to join them. Arm restraints are required by driver and passenger. Cheers mike

Trophies have been ordered this morning. The awards for this prestigious event: 1. "Gorgeous Car Pity About the Driver" Award 2. The "I Can Steer" Award 3. Golden Skidmarks Award (yes it will be a golden commode again...) 4. Mechanical Sympathy Award (for those losing parts of their car on track) 5. Greenpeace Economy Run Award (shaped like a gasoline pump) 6. "Hitting The Apex From Time to Time" Award (its a lawn mower racing trophy....) Most likely winners would be Roman, Kitcat or myself based on past form... 7. We have a runner up award in this category too!

I know that feeling - the initial bewilderment as to what has happened, then the "where am I heading" thoughts to lastly, "oh shit this is going to hurt". All of it happening in milliseconds. I think you got somewhat lucky - there could have been a fence or jersey barrier to hit. You could have been luckier though - there could have been a tire barrier. The circuit should not have had the drainage pond unfenced. Sadly it often takes an accident for a circuit to wake up to the myriad of ways that a car can escape the circuit and do damage to yourself. As for seats why not do what I do - standard road seats? Or what about a self moulded foam bead seat in a softer mix to provide some cellular impact protection? So it is 15 weeks since the accident. How are you going to cure the mental damage? I know you know what I mean but for others I refer to the additional fear/caution factor that a major accident embeds in the brain.

1960 Lotus Seven Series 1 for sale in British Columbia on Fleabay. Current bid is US$17300 with 3 days to run. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-Series-1-/191593522494?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2c9bdd253e&item=191593522494 1971 Locost with Range Rover v8 in Portland Oregon is back on Ebay. $19995 starting bid with no bids so far and 5 days to run. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Lotus-7-replica-open-2-seater-/161725484518?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25a7970de6&item=161725484518 1992 Westfield in Vancouver. This is a new car. Greater than normal dealer over excitement and babble but getting past that it does say it is a UK factory build. So I guess that is how it can claim it is not a replica or a kit car? :rofl: I am sorry but even an original Lotus 7 was a kit car and everything else replicates those, even a Caterham! Its apparently never seen rain which has to be impossible in BC? It has a "2 litter" engine? I have done that to a few of my engines in the past too! Interesting option for those in Canada looking for a seven. Opening bid at US$11900 with 6 days to run. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-Lotus-Westfield-Super-7-/231584869338?forcerrptr=true&hash=item35eb88abda&item=231584869338&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2 One of these days I am going to fix searchbot to eliminate Birkin Handbags from the search. Do you know how many of these are always for sale and how MUCH they are? Geez. Thank goodness I am no longer married and can spend my cash on important things like new tires, more axle seals for the Mustang, garage mahals, etc.! The long running sale of the "ex-musuem" replica chassis continues in Huntsville Alabama. Asking either $5450 or $4850 depending on where you look on the page... http://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/5042996716.html The ongoing sale of the Arch chassis replica continues in Oregon at $28995. http://medford.craigslist.org/ctd/5027283428.html The Dax Rush 7 project is out there still at $22000. Needs work, patience and more money to complete... http://shreveport.craigslist.org/cto/5001099102.html The Locost Hayabusa is back again at $35000 in Hawaii http://honolulu.craigslist.org/mau/cto/5004530976.html 2004 Caterham SV in Hawaii at $39500 http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/caterham/super_7/1742040.html 2012 Caterham Superlight R400 SV at $59000 http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/caterham/unspecified/1729179.html 1997 Caterham 7 in CA. Powered by a 1960s Fiat 124 turbo engine with 5 speed box. Asking $27000 http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/lotus/super_seven/1743849.html 2011 Stalker in AZ is still around being advertised at $28000 http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/lotus/7/1726421.html 1984 Westfield Lotus Eleven at $32000 in Atlanta. in battleship gray and missing its tail "fin" behind the drivers head which I have always thought balances the car's styling. http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/eleven/1740455.html And of course the BAT auction continues to run with the 1984 Westfield seven.

Bringatrailer has a 1984 Westfield for sale this week. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-westfield-seven/

Ebay has this 1989 Caterham for sale in Ontario, Canada. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Caterham-Lotus-Super-7-/181758090607?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a51a05d6f&item=181758090607&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2 I guess this was a crossflow in its original guise before getting a Sigma engine fitted? Current bidding is at $19000, reserve not met. This locost is back again. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Lotus-7-replica-open-2-seater-/161718561315?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25a72d6a23&item=161718561315 No bids at starting price of $19995 Back again. Locost project. Titled and registered but not quite finished. Asking $8000 http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/5036554882.html and here http://lewiston.craigslist.org/cto/5041131854.html Perpetual re-lister - old clone seven chassis roller. In Cullman Alabama. Asking $5450 or $4850 depending where you look on the ad. http://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/5042996716.html DAX Rush seven project that was on this thread a week or so back is here again. Supposedly 95-99% complete but yet the ad says it is in the shop and "not running" Asking $22000 http://shreveport.craigslist.org/cto/5001099102.html OR seven back again - Arch chassis but not an official Lotus 7. Asking $28995 http://medford.craigslist.org/ctd/5027283428.html Birkin Miata in Hawaii is back asking $17000 http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/cto/5029606339.html Locost Hayabusa stroker SCCA autox and track car in Hawaii. Asking $35000 http://honolulu.craigslist.org/mau/cto/5004530976.html I guess the Hawaii SV did not sell as the 2004 Caterham SV is back listed on Hemmings today. http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/caterham/super_7/1742040.html 2012 Caterham SV R400 http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/caterham/unspecified/1729179.html Asking $59000 1997 Caterham in CA http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/lotus/super_seven/1743849.html A Fiat turbo engine eh? 1953 Lotus 6 asking $35000 http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/lotus/6/1728473.html 1970 Lotus Seven ali body replica in CA. Asking $16900 http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/lotus/super_seven/1722760.html 2011 Stalker in AZ. SC V6. Asking $28000 http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/lotus/7/1726421.html 1984 Westfield Eleven in a fetching shade of gray. http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/eleven/1740455.html Asking $32000

Some photos: In the Parabolique: Exiting the Parabolique: Just before the Parabolique: Some track video to give you a taste of the circuit. Like all videos it really does not show the level of vertical terrain change although it does show how I am being thrown around from the cornering forces. So was it worth it? You bet! Dijon is one of those little gems of a circuit which just suits a seven so well. After lunch I had one session where I did 40 laps in a row just hammering happily around the circuit. I would go back in an instant. Next up is Spain in September to visit Barcelona and Valencia circuits.

Dijon-Prenois This is what I really came for. After we had finished the day at Magny-Cours most people had to drive the 3 hours cross-country through rural France to Dijon for the night. So began an entertaining drive along some scenic country roads avoiding cows, deer, tractors, 2CVs and generally anything that was hostile to me driving a German-plated rental car. Of course the Swiss GP was held there as the Swiss Government banned all motor racing in the wake of the 1955 Le Mans tragedy. http://www.allf1.info/tracks/dijon.jpg The map really does not covey the terrain changes here – some of the most extreme I have experienced after Spa-Francorchamps and Mt Panorama. The track sets up some significant G forces as you weave your way around it. It is also one track where it seems like every corner wants to trick you in to turning in early – late turn in is required on nearly every corner. Why did I want to experience Dijon circuit? Well it was because of this race back in 1979: Probably one of the most incredible finishes with the scrap for 2nd place by Giles Villeneuve and Rene Arnoux. The track flows well, it responded well to using just 4th and 5th gears and it encourages bravery in order to be fast. I was conscious that bravery would mean that if you goofed then you would find the gravel pits very quickly. One surprise was the surface when it got wet – a brief shower was all it took for the surface to suddenly have no grip. The transition point of grip was extremely sudden – one corner you would be good but by the next you would be screwed.

Some track video to give you an idea of the circuit

In the latest installment of me exploring different circuits in a Caterham, last week saw me in France for track days at Magny-Cours and Dijon-Prenois in a Caterham R300 with Bookatrack. I try to do a few of these events each year to sample different circuits. While Magny-Cours was a bonus, I really wanted to try out Dijon given its history. The rental Caterham is similar to the one I have used in the past – R300 race car. Full cage, no road gear, standard 2L Duratec with 6 speed gearbox and CR500 tires. There is a fine process for damage – over revs $100 per 100rpm over 6800rpm, fine for putting it in gravel and of course find the wall you are repairing it. Other than that it is fully maintained and supplied with fuel. The car had 291 track miles on the engine before I got my hands on it and the gearbox was showing signs of needing a rebuild as it was baulking into 3rd which is the classic early warning for the synchros on a Caterham 6 speed box. Its perfect for exploring these tracks in a fun way. Magny Cours Located in central France in the Burgundy wine district roughly 160 miles from Paris. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d1/Magny_Cours_1992.jpg To me it’s the type of circuit which has had its original essence tinkered with to manage Formula 1 races to avoid them being boring and as a result they became boring. The map bears that out as it feels like a sprint between a series of tight hairpins. One thing is clear, make a mistake and you will be getting towed out of a gravel pit! For all that it was a good fun circuit to play on for a day. Some photos: At Adelaide hairpin: Weaving through Nurburgring chicane: Turning into Chateau d'eau

Oh you two wise guys - both about as funny as a fart in an elevator!

This is where a forum is hard to work out when the criticism is literal or non-critical sarcastic humor. It appears my sarcastic humor was interpreted as literal. So at the risk of making the same mistake, I will make the observation that the second photo of the 2012 Caterham R400 SV in the linked ad shows tail lights present on the car. Also, tail lights and wheels are not an option on a Caterham kit - they are standard. That is a well spec'ed Caterham by my standards - enough features, enhancements and carbon to keep 99% of people happy.

Sorry Matt but despite the Megabusa being an absolute track weapon I already have 2 sevens and really cannot justify a third! Please open the sale up to the forum as it is not right I should be greedy!

1969 Lotus 7 S3 in Victoria Canada asking $38800 (I assume in USD?) http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super_seven/1727779.html 1997 Dax Rush Seven project claimed to be 95-99% complete in Shreveport LA [ATTACH=CONFIG]8853[/ATTACH] Seller gets kudos from me for being comprehensive as to the work needed. However, he is asking $22000 which is really steep for an incomplete non-runner that is not yet titled or registered. Round tube Locost 7 chassis asking $2500 http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/5036415884.html The Lotus 7 replica with arch chassis is still for sale in Oregon asking $28995 http://medford.craigslist.org/ctd/5027283428.html Hawaii Birkin Miata is still out there asking $17000 in Honolulu http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/cto/5029606339.html The Hayabusa stroker SCCA Locost track car in Hawaii is still out there asking $35000 http://honolulu.craigslist.org/mau/cto/5004530976.html

On Ebay a Locost 7 in Portland Oregon. Been on this thread before but relisted. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Lotus-7-replica-open-2-seater-/161712081605?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25a6ca8ac5&item=161712081605 The 3.5L Rover V8 originated as the all alloy Buick engine in the 60s. Tons of parts and hot up pieces for them. The Getrag is probably a T5 box as they were commonly bolted behind the Rover engine. Pretty fresh looking in the photos - looks well detailed. No bids are starting of $19995. This next one is interesting. A 1989 Westfield crossflow. Currently located in Yokohama, Japan. The idea is you buy the car for its buy it now price of $12900 (or make and offer) and then for an additional $2000 they will ship it to the US plus 2.5% import tax. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Super-7-SE-convertible-/191586208487?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2c9b6d8ae7&item=191586208487 These types of deals concern me as they have all your money and you have nothing for months - the seller has no skin in the game to make this successful for you the buyer. Lots of people have had great success with these deals but there are a number who have had them go sour. Also my experiences with importing cars have had their moments so I am super careful with documentation. For those who are thinking of doing this here are the questions you ask: - see a photo of the build/chassis plates that have the chassis date imprinted to confirm the over 25 year old status. - get a good clean copy of the original and translation of the registration documents showing the car year and description to confirm the over 25 year old status (you need this for state titling anyway). - inquire whether it is RORO or container shipping - lots of things go missing on RORO shipping as it is sitting there open in the hold for crew members to souvenir things. My bet is that it is RORO. - confirm the price of shipping includes full insurance, loading and unloading fees, stevedore fees, port fees, non-import taxes levied by the government and customs bonding and inspection fees. That $2k offer could balloon to double really quick. - find out which port they are shipping to - probably LA so allow for shipping home to wherever you are in the US. For all of that she is a lovely looking Westfield! Then moving from Yokohama to Moscow (ID!) there is this Locost project - not quite finished but close enough it is registered as a 1965 Lotus 7. He says he has been driving it in a few of his ads on Craigslist. For sale at $8000. Gentleman is selling for house remodeling so I guess the wife won? http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/5036554882.html A 1997 Caterham in LA asking $25000. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/5037751630.html I never realized that wheels and tail lights were options? The Hawaii 2004 Caterham SV Zetec is back up on Hemmings http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/caterham/super_7/1742040.html 2012 Caterham Superlight R400 SV - well optioned http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/caterham/unspecified/1729179.html Its not a Seven but it is a Six! 1953 Lotus 6 for sale http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/lotus/6/1728473.html The 2011 AZ Stalker in red and gray is still for sale. Registered as a 1962 Lotus 7. 3.8L V6 SC. Asking $28000 http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/lotus/7/1726421.html Another seller who cannot be bothered to promote his sale properly...1970 Lotus 7 replica in CA http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/lotus/super_seven/1722760.html

Ted Cruz eh? :devil:

What trackside shenanigans? I have been good and not done anything bad? Have I?

Simple answer is no! I got up at 4am after 4 hours of sleep, on the road by 5am for a 2 hour drive to have a day working on the garage and the Holden. Tomorrow I get a day off so thats when the update will happen! You tell that Suave bird that if he is not careful I will pluck him!

That neg camber sounds right. I did not change it on either of my cars when I switched to 13 inch wheels and ZZRs and the fronts are wearing a little lopsided on track but I will just swap the tires around and run them reverse when they wear too far. Some of the guys in the UK swear by running the Avons backwards in the Caterham race series as the tread holds up better. I much prefer the ZZRs over CR500 although they will never be as quick as slicks. Roger Krause was excellent to deal with - he knows Caterhams well.