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By spending a bit of time I got 5 (3 17x9, 2 17x10.5) 95 Cobra Rs for $325 on Ebay in 3 deals.locostv82006-11-12 11:37:06

Mazda That is real cheap. another alternative is a boat trailer for a larger boat with ramps put on it. I have one that I picked up for $300 it had a cat walk bed 10' x 6.5' that I intend to stretch a bit. Jim

Hopefully my tow/recovery vehicle will be done by then but you would have to take out an even larger loan to get it there. http://wrangler.rutgers.edu/gallery/d/33676-2/Re-exposure+of+DSC00025.JPG Jeep BJ 4wd 460 M12000 winches & receivers front & rear.

http://mcsorley.net/locost/#Building%20a%20Sevenesque%20Sports%20Car http://locost7.info/mirror/mirror.php Actualy the "BOOK" chassis is closer to the original than the chassis produced by some of the vendors, Robinhood in particular. Again the "7" is by it's origins a Hill climb Special built on the components taken from production cars(race car built to racecar specifications of 50 years ago, MOD) with most being built from kits as one offs. What the Dude said.locostv82006-11-02 07:12:51

Sorry bout the size but at a reasonable size the dimensions couldn't be read. Actualy the original was more like the Meyers Manx to the VW. I agree with Chet. As long as the Locost fits within the specs IE is not smaller than the Lotus Series 1 then it should be every bit as elegable to run as a 7. http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20061102_001014_sevencut.gif http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20061102_001052_sevenm.jpglocostv82006-11-02 00:13:49

"I cut it 3 times and it is still too short". hehe

His tanks are a polly/plastic tank which depending on the location might want to have atleast a partial shell. I plan on a primary tank of about 15 gal above the axle with a fitting on either side to feed a secondary tank of about 1 to 2 gal placed below the primary tank between the halfshaft and bulkhead. This will hopefully eliminate fuel shortage on hard turns.

I have not dealt with him but probably will when the time comes. http://stores.ebay.com/Competition-Race-Accessories All my poly fuel cells are approved for use with the most racing organizations. The cell comes with your choice of a pickup fitting (#6 or #8 OR 5/16" push in) I am a manufacturer of fuel cells so if you need something special, feel free to email me.. I also make custom aluminum tanks. I do not carry the sending units but, I do have a company that custom makes them for me, for any size tank.

You might want to post here as well. http://locostusa.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=3

Wings, not the Brit deff, should be prohibited in all classes. To me the "Mod" class should be a bit looser on fenders and front spoilers, I think it adds interest. Safety equipment should match SCCA. Fenders even to the extent of the Donk where the shape of the original is a part of the overall shape. I'm still not completly convinced that at autocross speeds that aerodynamics play that much of a decisive advantage.

The easiest spec for engine setback is that the mounting surface of the block must not be behind the point of 50% of the wheelbase. The only driven wheels can not be front only. 4x4 (DAX) or RWD with 4x4 having a reasonable weight penalty, 10% above class. The windshield is optional but if present must be flat DOT approved glass. Track/wheelbase minimum to be that of the Lotus 7 series 1 The tub must minimally be the same as the Lotus 7 series 1 Competativeness managed by weight/tires. "Street" DOT approved tires with maximun tred width and wear rating. "Prodified" DOT approved tires with maximun tred width and no wear rating. "Mod" tires open.

This is the problem. Before we even get into the discussion. What is acceptable for the street is highly debateable and somewhat depends on the state you live in. My first wife wouldn't even sit in my Corvair which was my DD for 2 years, had to do with doing a wheel stand putting it in the garage(mid mounted V8). The very first item disallows the entire Locost group. I would say that most 7s are kits so even if there is a specified list of components there is a lot of component drift. Limiting wheels/tires along with displacement/weight is probably the only way to include most Sevenesque cars.

That was my point. Focus on the problem which is with SEB (solo events board)at SCCA class rules, take the complaint there don't protest a fellow competitors car because you don't like the rules. "THE" Lotus 7 was itself a mod of the English ford sedan to produce a Hill Climb car. I'm not sure how you would come up with specs for the "true" Lotus 7 in that it was a kit car with some number factory produced, possibly Brit 750 rules? http://wrangler.rutgers.edu/gallery/d/39548-4/1958lotus1.jpg This is a 58 Lotus 7 series 1 http://wrangler.rutgers.edu/gallery/d/39546-4/LfFrQuarter.jpg This is a Lotus 7 series 2 http://wrangler.rutgers.edu/gallery/d/37462-1/DSCF0059.jpg This is a Westfield 7 The "true" 7 is probably the first pic and anything else is a Mod unless something is done to level the playing field. Running a 7 series 1 against a Charterham Superlight R as shipped?

Not gonna get into flames enough said. http://wrangler.rutgers.edu/gallery/d/40496-1/donk_001.jpg http://wrangler.rutgers.edu/gallery/d/40498-1/Donkervoort_Nuerburgring_jpgdc_4675581961205569376.jpg This is an example of mods, though I believe these are "Production" Donks. If the car being protested truly had an uncompetitive illegal mod, though you beat him at another race so obviously it wasn't that much an edge, BIG wing for example, then protest that. If there were safety issues or you thought the engine was oversize then protest that. But if the issue was that you didn't like the class rules partly because they wouldn't let you have the advantage of your Superlight R then don't protest a competitor. I would view your offer as an insult and we would probably have a discussion that could not be verbalized here. locostv82006-10-29 22:49:22

This would seem to reinforce the statement "If you can't beat then protest aerodynamics". If the problem is with the classes then maybe the protest should be with SCCA. It seems that if there was a tire limit and weight limit "Stock" 7s should be able to compete in at least a prepared class. I have been away from racing for many years and have debated returning to auto cross, but I'm sure what I'm considering for a mod class wouldn't be very popular.

Does aerodynamics have any real effect at the speeds the auto crossers see? What was told me was that if you can't find anything else to protest someone who beat you you use aerodynamics. Possibly the answer here is to drop the aerodynamics since my understanding is that Mod is supposed to be a silouette class.locostv82006-10-29 09:13:38

Momma is no car person, hence the name Put-Put. This is an economy/fun car to put around town on nice days. I'm pretty sure she will only have lead foot once, hehe. I doubt she will ever have it over 70 more likely 50 to 60.

I'm doing 2, Put-Put is intended to be my wife's car and as such things kicked up by the tires would be a nono. The front tires are 215 60 14 so they should fit under most clamshells. The only negative I can think of is possibly at resale time.

One of my previous DDs was a mid engined Corvair which had the tags V8 Corsa. I was going to put HSSSS on the Cobra but since DV tags are free....

You can't stop a dedicated thief, only make it difficult and enhance recovery. I would think a Boot would be a bit inconvenient to carry around. Longer term storage I generaly try to remove the wheels and place on jackstands putting the wheels in another location. YEARS ago I knew someone that had a 55 Chev that would dissapear with some regularity. He thought he had finally solved the problem with a Harley case hardened chain and lock from the frame to a palm tree (Cali has some realy big palm trees). Some smart ass came along with a can of freon and a ballpeen (we think). I would think, without incuring any liability, that a chain thru a pair of wheels or wheel to frame along with a LoJack or GPS locater (with seperate power) would at least help. Realy nasty dog in passenger seat??

Looks good. Fenders from Coveland?? Dibs on takeoffs for Put-Put. locostv82006-10-14 21:30:53

Once it is polished you might look at Zoop seal.

Thanks Jim

Very nice car. Where did you source the frount wings? Jim

Sal I would think that filling with foam would make the rust problem worse. If water were able to get in the tubes the foam would hold the water against the metal like a sponge. There used to be products for coating the inside of gas tanks called sloshing compounds that converted and coated rust. I think Por15 has such a product.