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I am an automotive GPS novice (but am familiar with handheld models). I'd like to get something primarily for the Mrs. and to assist my navigation of back roads in the Birkin. For those of you touring the twisties: Do you have any preferred brand/models of gps (not Se7en since all are exemplary). Ideally i'd like something that allows me to easily program a route, possibly from my PC, and record where i've driven. These consistently are my two greatest navigational challenges: turning on the correct back road, and trying to figure out where the heck i went after missing a turn. thanks paul

Wow! a variable number of steps but it correctly identified ever time.

I don't know about you, but considering I always wear eye protection/glasses i think my co-pilot should as well. (not that he'll ever ride in my seven) http://www.doggles.com/doggles.html

nice shade of green, how about a lotus yellow stripe down the bonnet?

It'll be a drive for me, but 80% chance i'll see you.

Like all Se7ens cost is variable: less if you build yourself, more if you someone else does the work, not to mention upgrades and extras. Probably the most affordable and expedient route is to purchase a used model (insert brand, we love them all). Have you ridden in one yet? If not, beware that once you get into a seven it may be too late to go back - it was for me! cheers

If you haven't already, Contact Dick Brink at Texas Motor Works. cheers

Mike The car is brilliant! Sadly, the Duratec does not sound as good as your car. It's been running since august, but is not yet "Done" - if our cars ever are. Right now i'm too lazy to drive to indiapolis, but will keep this in mind

Cheers Mike I too went for a nice blat around kentucky today. Although not as scenic as Croc's was in my old stomping groundp. It is still great to be back on the road. paul

info from our locost colleagues here: http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=9452 good luck

Mike Are your referring to Rt 9 between the bear mountain bridge and Peekskill? I'm from further south, but used to pass through the area in the night. Now i can only have wet dreams of driving this section of Rt 9 in my seven some day. paul

I tested a pair of sonic valve's on a quick gas run this week and found them to be inadequate for anything more than a slow drive around the block. Thanks for all the feedback. The SilentEars look intriguing. paul

Ooh BRG highlights sound just about right to me, my birkin's still in her birthday suit

While hearing protection was discussed in general last fall, i'm wondering if anyone has tried/reccomends a specific brand of ear plugs? I always wear disposable foam ear plugs when driving (except for one particularly cold blat in December wearing a balaclava UNDER my mad bomber hat). With the tail end of winter winding down, i'm unable to conduct any tests of earplug efficacy this week. While cheap and effective (NRR ~ 32), the disposable plugs leave somethign to be desired. I've found may gun/shooting people reccomend "sonic valve" ear plugs, and i find these are more comfortable than foam plugs. However, the valve plugs are advertised for gunfire and impact noises; leading me to believe they may not be well suited to the constant purring of car. Does anyone have experience with the "sonic valve" style shooter's ear plugs for se7en driving? Cheers

Does anyone have experience registering a Se7en in New Hampshire? Thanks

Thanks for the snowy pictures, reminds me of home! a severe snow storm here in Kentucky is about 2-3", not feet cheers paul

quid pro quo.. The Mrs. doesn't complain too much about my Birkin and I try to not complain too much about her race horse

Thanks everyone. Great advice ! paul

Anyone have recommendations for an aero gas cap source? I've seen pictures from several members (if i'm not mistaken: MightyMike & Alaskossie) with nice examples. Are these Mocal caps, sourced from Caterham, or elsewhere? – It will be for my S3 Birkin. thanks paul

correct: Just a pile of auto parts, but not a car. cheers paul

Driver Ben Collins has been ID'd as the current Stig http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11151777

I'm glad to hear you're enthusiasm for a repeat trip in the se7en. I've been daydreaming of a fall tour of new england in my 7... I'm in the shakedown stage for my recently finished Birkin but am glad to hear highway driving isn't that bad. Afterall, a few years ago i solo drove coast to coast in 2.5 days which was enough to put me off long distance drives for a while! cheers paul

Congratulations! Beautiful car, i hope you've got some good twisties for it cheers.

Twobone If you havent' already, check out Aviation Leathercraft's vintage equipment: http://www.flying-jacket.com/ cheers

Out of curiosity what did Nevada call it? Birkin seven, S3, Lotus Seven replica.... I am contemplating the most appropriate and bureaucratically acceptable terminology for my Birkin in Kentucky Thanks