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I second this. I view it as sacrificial and intended to bend/break to absorb an impact. But after My sump guard ate a rock last year I don't welcome the replacement cost. Your friend did a nice job punching & bending the holes. how much space did he leave between the sump guard and oil pan?

Sure. looks like you meet rule #1 or 3. cheers p.

I recently learned there are an abundance of Loti (plural of lotus ??) in the southern NH area (ie. more than myself). Enough even to start a loosely organized club of sorts. As the self appointed dictator of this group (LLL / Lamprey Lotus Lounge) I am looking for any and all interested people. Just PM me your e-mail address to be added to the mailing list and hopefully we can organize something later this spring/summer. Keeping with the spirit of USA7s there are three rules to start with: 1) No car necessary to join but an interest in lotus 7 inspired cars is recommended. 2) Group activities and focuses are primarily burning gas, sitting around talking shop, her helping one other out, and anything else there is interest in doing. 3) As always no one cares which brand/make/HP/cost/etc... your car is, they're all great. Cheers P.

I love the ingenuity of Locost builders. AND even though he couldn't drive far plates were on in the basement!

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Bruce - please PM me if these are still available. I'm in nh and can pick up from you.

I second the above comment regarding flat bed towing. My car suffered grievously from a tow truck operator. At least I redirected him from the initial hook placement which would have punctured the gas tank. - But that's another story.

A great clip from an old episode of The Car's The Star herehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk02hPp9XmI thread: http://www.blatchat.com/t.asp?id=237879 I find the contrasting Mr & Mrs's descriptions to be spot on.

Mike I'd love to take you up on the offer. However, I ended up buying a car after my last ride with you and i'm not sure my better half is ready for me to take up track days.... cheers P.

How about those of us interested (if i can get away from work) in just hanging out and being able to see other sevens in person? P.

Mike I'll take it. PM sent. paul

Birkin won in South African court. Think I've got it somewhere... It's all greek to me, but section 23 caught my eye: [23] There is a small group of people w ho are passionate about old and inconvenient cars and who are prepared to buy a replica of a car 7 designed in 1968 in which the designer himself had lost interest in 1970. Caterham vs Birkin Legal Ruling.pdf

Gently taking that display down will require a careful hand to prevent any bulbs from breaking whilst ensuing every thing is in place to erect it next year. sorry...

I don't know about better roads- I've encountered evil frost heaves in NH. VT, the berkshires, and Catskills all get two thumbs up.

I spotted a dark green / Yellow seven with clams (possibly caterham?) in Durham NH this morning. Was this anyone here, or do you know whom it may be? I thought I was the only one around NH with a seven. cheers P.

Where are you located? I know of a guy in southern nh that would probably do it

James Randolph at Crossover sorted the transport of my car from KY to NH over the Christmas holiday a few years ago: IIRC ~1k. The only issue i encountered was the 1 mile drive in NH on Jan 2nd necessitated by my narrow twisty road.

Don't ask, I think it could be related to John Cleese's penguin

Food for thought - after spilling gear oil I learned it's easier to: elevate the car on wooden timbers, then remove the prop shaft and lower the engine/gear box assembly onto a wheeled dolly. I've got a duratec birkin so this may not work as easily for you as me. just remember how good it'll feel to be back on the road again...

I passed a 1948 Mk IV Jaguar this afternoon. Regrettably these are phone pictures but an interesting comparison of scale none the less.

If you stop in Portland OR and are feeling homesick: the Horse Brass Pub used to have a killer lunch. Wish i could join you out west... Cheers P.

I have a similar set up as you and ran without the oxygen sensor initially. After I got my wide-band sensor installed (haltech) the engine was much happier being able to operate in closed-loop mode. So from my perspective it's definitely worth while. p.

Has the makings of a Darwin Award. Take care. And happy exterminating

Sadly I have to return to NH

Regrettably my Sunday plans no have moved up so I won't be able to join the drive (was really really forward to it too)