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Thanks, this is a great resource. I do like a more modern look but I don't really like the look of the new Mspec. The front is alright minus the unnessecary hood bulge, but I don't like the back at all. Maybe they sell an Mspec front end with a classic rear end. I don't know, honestly I'm just brainstorming. So glad I started this thread, honestly I thought I was going to catch a bit of flack by the purists. This is exactly what I was looking for the little carbon fiber canards sure look clean too!

Hey Guys, I love the Lotus 7 and Locost variations and I'm considering a new Brunton Stalker Mspec with the miata suspension setup. One thing that bothers me though about the design is the headlights, while I'm sure most would consider them integral to the overall look of the car I feel like they're a bit goofy looking quite frankly. Too big for the car and it dates what could otherwise be considered still a very current looking design. I was hoping to go with something more sleek but can't find any examples. I was thinking of something like a rectangular fog light housing with a projector mounted in it, if thats even possible. Looking to see if anyone had some other thoughts or pictures of some other options to use as examples. Thanks

bump.. still wondering about the adequacy of the wet sump oiling systems in the stalker chassis

Question for Bruntonauto I know with the LS3s lots of guys have needed to use a dry sump to get proper oiling and in the ls swapped rx7 forum there have been several oiling issues even with the ls1/ls6s which are generally considered in terms of oil control a little better. Have you guys started racing any lsx stalkers and if so what have you done to handle oil control and drainback issues? I am currently running a baffled pan in my ls1 rx7 with the stock oiling system.. but I run on street tires, so I wouldent expect an issue anyway.

As clarkson would say YESSSS. That is a much better example but cost prohibitive to own

Has anyone seen this thing? Honestly I like the look of the Lotus 7 and some of its Locost alternatives but I do wish it had a more modern look and this may be a bit extreme but really brings the cars look into the 21st century. http://www.garaget.org/?car=87148 This is by far the best looking lotus 7 type car I've seen although I'm sure if you want a car that looks like an original car.. this is the last thing you'de find appealing. It looks radically different but I cant put my finger on what makes it look so radically different. Obviously the aero, and the headlights.. but thats really it that I can see.. what else is different from a standard lotus7 variants out there? I cant imagine thats the only difference. Does anyone else know of any other lotus7s with a more modern look like this? This car really got me excited about starting my build

Hey John, Got the PMs just been visiting my family in Jersey for thanksgiving with limited access to the Internet. When I get back tomorrow lets talk if your around. I am going to be on a 5 hour drive home so I'll have some free time to chat.

John thanks for the reply. I shot you a PM with a few more specific questions but I dont know if it made it through. I'm not new to forums but I'm new to this forum and even though I hit send, the message doesnt show up in my sent items. Anyone else have any info or input. I know I said a mouthful so thanks for bearing with me if you made it this far. -Josh

I am surprised I havent heard more oiling isues with most guys running factory wetsump oiling systems on here. I am planning an ls1 build and those motors have a pan that can easily be baffled so that the pickup wont be starved but even so they have dranback issues. As far as I know the ls1 is one of the better factory wetsump systems out there but even then its not designed to pull 1+G sustained lateral acceleration and many drifters road racers have run into oiling issues. I am surprised with how often Locosts are raced and how high performance some of them are I rarely read about dry sump systems on here. Are other factory engines just better and I dont know about it? What am I missing?

Goodafternoon all, and thanks for having me here. I'm new here and have been lurking for a while, and trying my best to SEARCH for answers. I dont know if I have a ton of specific questions in this first thread. I just want to introduce myself explain what I'm looking to accomplish and hear from the experts here if a Locost would be a good fit. I would put this in an intro thread section but didnt see one. So as you can tell from my title I've identified the Stalker and it seems to fit most criteria, other than maybe the cost and well the whole bumpy New England road thing but I'll get to that a little later. First off I dont want to open up a can of worms talking about IRS Vs. Solid rear axles but I would like to hear from folks with experience with either on the types of roads you may find in New England. Right now I currently have an Ls1/T56 swapped into a 1989 Mazda Rx7. I would like to reuse the ls1 in another chassis and always thought it would be a good fit for the stalker, knowing the ls1 is lighter than the supercharged V6s they are currently using. Having visited their site recently and noticing they are now offering a bolt in ls1 setup. The stalker may be a perfect solution as it meets most of my criteria, which are mainly performance related My Current Ls1 Rx7 is a good performance platform, and I race it in anything and everything I can. I run it in about 5-10 autoxs a year, 5-10 Test and tunes at the drag strip with a couple bracket racing 11.50 index events, A couple circle track events and a couple HPDEs a year along with about 5K road miles. I even drive it to work in the summer when the weather is perfect. Problem is, it never fits any rules for any classes so the car is never competitive, and I never really believed in classes anyway. My goal for the Rx7 and future projects is to go as fast as possible on track, while driving the car to and from the track, and that goes for the drag strip as well as a road course. To get an FC Rx7 to the point where its running FTDs its generally got to be very extreme and even then it still wont compete with similarly extreme cars running better newer suspension designs ect and be completly unstreetable. So from what I've read the Stalker and Brunton automotive's general concept of simple and effective track weapon (no more complex than it needs to be unless it makes it significantly faster) is in line with my general line of thinking. I am a guy who is all for whatever works and generally no more complex or expensive than that. Talking about expense, cars are money pits and I dont care to spend more than I have to but I also dont want to wait a half decade to build a locost from scratch. So the Stalker Pros are pretty good - Strong track record many FTDs and top car at kit car challenge decimating the Factory Five cars that are built one town over from me - Relativly low cost - Good looking cars - Built for the Ls1 The cons I see - In LoCost terms it is expensive - A solid rear axle from a truck used in an oversized gokart less than half its weight I can only imagine has got to create not only an unstable but down right dangerous ride on a bumpy new england curvy road through the woods and mountains at anything more than the speed limit.. Now I am not condoning wreckless driving but enjoying an open top super lightweight sports car on a mountain road is a driving experience that would be a shame to be without in said car because the car is constantly upset. Not to mention I'd like to get into hillclimb events which are essentially timed solo races up the craziest mountain roads you've ever seen, massive frost heaves and all. So I appologize for all the buildup but I am looking for some opinions from stalker owners or others who have experience with similar setups. I essentially have no issue with a stick axle mainly because they are the fastest locosts out there, and if theres 1 IRS locost faster than a stalker theres prob 20 that are slower at the track and with my lack of fab and design skills I would most likely be one of the later 20. I would lke to hear from others with a stick axle, stalker owners preferred or similar setups. I am also open to completly changing my focus and going in a different direction. I have also looked at the Dedion rear suspension setup.. keep the simplicity of a stick axle while reducing the unsprung weight. I can imagine with about 400whp and 400wtq a stick axle will probably get the power to the pavement better, again given smooth conditions. The real problem may be with this platform is keeping it oiled under exteme cornering forces, and it makes enough power that the car will hit speeds in just a few seconds of full throttle that it would approach dangerous speeds given the locosts brick like aero profile and front end lift. I know John Meyers is on here and would love to hear more about his setup because thats what brought me here. Thanks in advance guys for any help/advice