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For what it is worth, Paul Petrun the owner posts on here under profile name Paulmpetrun. Whatever you want to call it, I like the look of the workmanship. From previous posts and the pics it looks like he has only just finished construction.

That is one beautiful piece of automotive porn - all that carbon...wow Stunning effort Hank!

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Very nice pictures Kiwi. I guess you had a camera rig mounted on the car for some of those pics? I liked the unusual angles. I can tell people were trying - witness the Lancia/Alfa locking a wheel ahead of you in one of the shots. Then again, maybe it was oil.... Google map the following address 107 Hasketts Rd Templeton Christchurch, New Zealand The circuit is north east of Templeton (suburb) Christchurch. Templeton is due west of Christchurch downtown on the rural fringes.

Looks good although I think I puked from Captain Ebrahimi's flying lessons! :jester: Anyone used it on a car? Should be very easy to mount on a roll bar

Yep worked now - the internet can be a strange place!

Shamelessly stolen from Blatchat, reposted here for those who do not frequent that site. http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150140028435043&ref=nf As someone who has had the red mist descend on a race track and then gone on once (ok...maybe twice :blush: ) to demonstrate monumental stupidity at racecraft, I can relate to some of these incidents. The impressive thing is how well the cars hold together in some of the really violent crashes - ok they have a full cage but even so I still find it impressive.

Skip - great flyby video but the link is not working - something I am doing wrong?

Thanks Brad - this is great feedback. I think I might give these a try for my next set. The CR500s were great but oh so quick to wear. The Sumitomos wore fine but not the best for roadholding when pushing along. Congratulations on the class win first time out on these tires - that is a powerful recommendation.

Congratulations on your new purchase and welcome to the site! It is a lovely looking car. Your post was very interesting for a number reasons: I am interested in why you felt the need to change from the standard Caterham intallation - were you getting hotter than normal oil temperatures? I have the same engine in my car and fitted a oil temperature gauge last year to get a good read on temperatures because of the same question I had on the standard installation - a little hotter than expected against the standard Focus SVT installation but still in the acceptable range. I had tossed around an oil cooler and the remote installation but for now have left it in the wish list because I could not see the pressing need. I am not tracking my car so that may have been a factor in your thinking. Does this mean you have set up all the sensors so that you can just plug in the OBD II and get zero faults? If so I would love to learn more about this experience. This was a total PITA when going through the registration process in NJ and there are a few people around NJ who would love to know the secret to this. She is special! Damn - where did you find her!! Caterham do not offer that form of upgrade in their catalog of options

Lovely engine sound!

Not sure if this was in your count Skip, but there was one for sale last year at Seven & Elans http://www.sevenselans.com/cars_for_sale/2006_caterham_csr/index.htm I was a little confused that the 2006 kit was only being assembled in 2009 by Sevens & Elans - it was out of my budget so I never rang to check.

Hi Sandy, Its always good to hear of another Seven in the same area. I am just over the other side of the Hudson (oh the shame!) but have made it to Long island to enjoy the nice roads there. How far up Long Island are you? There are a few Sevens located there - Boxologist and one other from memory. I agree with you on the rubbish quality of our roads - certainly not Seven quality and a worry on when (not if) something will break from the vibrations where are your favorite spots for driving? Cheers

Hi Brad What did you end up with as your final decision? I am up for a set of new tires (after 7000 miles....). I am definitely not putting another set of Sumitomo's back on the car (a little too sudden to break away and useless in the wet). I would be interested in hearing about your final choice. Cheers

That cannot be true. When I lived in Maine I had a manual Subaru with a remote starter installed by the Subaru dealer. It would not start if it was in gear because of a lock out switch - the dealer demonstrated that to me at the time of pick up because I had this type of concern. However, my next car was a automatic Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 with remote starter installed by the Jeep dealer and you could start it with the auto selector in any position - park, reverse, drive. Out of curiousity I tried it one day sitting behind the wheel. It was not pretty but it got moving I think it just depends on the quality of the installation - I suspect a self install here as well.

I think this is a continuation of the Philadelphia Museum of Art when it had its presentation of selected cars from Ralph Lauren's private collection two or so years ago. The list of cars looks very similar to what I saw then. There was a very good program made at the time that still comes up every so often on the Discovery channel. It is rare that a collection of this quality is put on display - should be well worth attending. Now how do I find an excuse to go to Atlanta.....?

Brilliant - I just love stories like this!

Very nice!! What engine package did you go for?

One bottle or two....?

My favorite is The Landing Strip Cafe. Based on the Auburn Maine Local Airport, it is very popular with recreational flyers on the weekend who can fly in for a meal and then fly out continuing to do some flightseeing. Views are great as it is right alongside the main runway. Also there is a Lockheed Constellation that is undergoing restoration by Lufthansa - eventually to fly again. It is so low key that it does not have its own website but instead is listed on the various recreational flyer boards as a place to go for a good homestyle meal - only open breakfast and lunches - no one flys in at night for this. http://flytome.com/airbiz.html

I have a similar issue while I wait for the replacement hoses to arrive on my car. So I have distracted myself by looking at simple upgrades....so far this week I have purchased a shift light, a voltmeter, new harness for the passenger (had 3 point inertia reel before), shoulder pads, half doors..... I know I will hate to see the credit card later this month but I am having so much fun I have not missed the car not being able to move... Go on....go for the upgrades....you know you want them :devil:

ooooh....I like that :drool:

:sadangel: SUV was turning right onto a main road and looks like he rolled through without looking. To me it seems like the SUV driver may not have seen the low profile of the Seven coming towards him. The guy's brother has made a comment under the linked article saying the car was an original Lotus Seven. I wonder if he was related to the Pighetti family I knew in Westfield MA - pretty distinctive name?

Part 2 of the guide Transportation Public taxis are subsidized by the Her Majesty's Government. A taxi ride in London costs two pounds, no matter how far you travel. If a taxi driver tries to overcharge you, you should yell "I think not, you charlatan!", then grab the nearest bobby and have the driver arrested. It is rarely necessary to take a taxi, though, since bus drivers are required to make detours at patrons' requests. Just board any bus, pay your fare of thruppence (the heavy gold-colored coins are "pence"), and state your destination clearly to the driver, e.g.: "Please take me to the British Library." A driver will frequently try to have a bit of harmless fun by pretending he doesn't go to your requested destination. Ignore him, as he is only teasing the American tourist (little does he know you're not so ignorant!). Speaking of the British Library, you should know that it has recently moved to a new location at Kew. Kew is a small fishing village in Wales. It can be reached by taking the train to Cardiff; once there, ask any local about the complimentary shuttle bus to Kew. (Don't forget that buses are called "prams" in England, and trains are called "bumbershoots"--it's a little confusing at first. Motorcycles are called "lorries" and the hospital, for reasons unknown, is called the "off-license." It's also very important to know that a "doctor" only means a PhD in England, not a physician. If you want a physician, you must ask for an "MP" (which stands for "master physician"). For those travelling on a shoestring budget, the London Tube may be the most economical way to get about, especially if you are a woman. Chivalry is alive and well in Britain, and ladies still travel for free on the Tube. Simply take some tokens from the baskets at the base of the escalators or on the platforms; you will find one near any of the state-sponsored Tube musicians. Once on the platform, though, beware! Approaching trains sometimes disurb the large Gappe bats that roost in the tunnels. The Gappes were smuggled into London in the early 19th century by French saboteurs and have proved impossible to exterminate. The announcement "Mind the Gappe!" is a signal that you should grab your hair and look towards the ceiling. Very few people have ever been killed by Gappes, though, and they are considered only a minor drawback to an otherwise excellent means of transportation. (If you have difficulty locating the Tube station, merely follow the signs that say "Subway" and ask one of the full-time attendants where you can catch the bumbershoot.) One final note: for preferential treatment when you arrive at Heathrow airport, announce that you are a member of Shin Fane (an international Jewish peace organization -- the "shin" stands for "shalom"). As savvy travellers know, this little white lie will assure you priority treatment as you make your way through customs; otherwise you could waste all day in line. You might, in fact, want to ask a customs agent to put a Shin Fane stamp in your passport, as it will expedite things on your return trip. Bollocks to your mum! ("farewell and good health to your family")

Well in that case, here is a useful guide to assist you when in the "Mother Country": Completely Factual Guide for Americans Visiting Britain Vocabulary The Brits have peculiar words for many things. Money is referred to as "goolies" in slang, so you should for instance say "I'd love to come to the pub but I haven't got any goolies". "Quid" is the modern word for what was once called a "shilling" -- the equivalent of seventeen cents American. Underpants are called "wellies" and friends are called "tossers." If you are fond of someone, you should tell him he is a "great tosser" -- he will be touched. The English are a notoriously demonstrative, tactile people, and if you want to fit in you should hold hands with your acquaintances and tossers when you walk down the street. Public nuzzling and licking are also encouraged, but only between people of the same sex. Habits Ever since their Tory government wholeheartedly embraced full union with Europe, the Brits have been attempting to adopt certain continental customs, such as the large midday meal followed by a two- or three-hour siesta , which they call a "wank." As this is still a fairly new practice in Britain, it is not uncommon for people to oversleep (alarm clocks, alas, do not work there due to the magnetic pull from Greenwich). If you are late for supper, simply apologize and explain that you were having a wank -- everyone will understand and forgive you. Universities University archives and manuscript collections are still governed by quaint medieval rules retained out of respect for tradition; hence patrons are expected to bring to the reading rooms their own ink-pots and a small knife for sharpening their pens. Observing these customs will signal the librarians that you are "in the know" -- one of the inner circle, as it were, for the rules are unwritten and not posted anywhere in the library. Likewise, it is customary to kiss the librarian on both cheeks when he brings a manuscript you've requested, a practice dating back to the reign of Henry VI. One of the most delighful ways to spend an afternoon in Oxford or Cambridge is gliding gently down the river in one of their flat-bottomed boats, which you propel using a long pole. This is known as "cottaging." Many of the boats (called "yer-I-nals") are privately owned by the colleges, but there are some places that rent them to the public by the hour. Just tell a professor or policeman that you are interested in doing some cottaging and would like to know where the public yerinals are. The poles must be treated with vegetable oil to protect them from the water, so it's a good idea to buy a can of Crisco and have it on you when you ask directions to the yerinals. That way people will know you are an experienced cottager. Food British cuisine enjoys a well deserved reputation as the most sublime gastronomic pleasure available to man. Thanks to today's robust dollar, the American traveller can easily afford to dine out several times a week (rest assured that a British meal is worth interrupting your afternoon wank for). Few foreigners are aware that there are several grades of meat in the UK. The best cuts of meat, like the best bottles of gin, bear Her Majesty's seal, called the British Stamp of Excellence (BSE). When you go to a fine restaurant, tell your waiter you want BSE beef and won't settle for anything less. If he balks at your request, custom dictates that you jerk your head imperiously back and forth while rolling your eyes to show him who is boss. Once the waiter realizes you are a person of discriminating taste, he may offer to let you peruse the restaurant's list of exquisite British wines. If he doesn't, you should order one anyway. The best wine grapes grow on the steep, chalky hillsides of Yorkshire and East Anglia -- try an Ely '84 or Ripon '88 for a rare treat indeed. When the bill for your meal comes it will show a suggested amount. Pay whatever you think is fair, unless you plan to dine there again, in which case you should simply walk out; the restaurant host will understand that he should run a tab for you.