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Ha ha

My 1990 Rotus has like a 1948 design Volkswagen Beetle windshield wiper system with floppy, ineffective action. I'm guessing you Cat folks have something nice, but what about other 7 variant folks? Is there a simple system that actually works effectively and isn't floppy and flimsy?

Right. Ok. Its a Caterham.

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Coveland motorsports. No affiliation, etc. Cut down your own cycle fenders. Locost 7 10" wide front fenders Lotus 7 Caterham http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250716922958&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250716920865&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123

Great car. Great rollover protection. I needed it cause I tried successfully to roll it over. I was 21.

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Looking to redo my old school classic Lotus style seats instead of going with individual, racing buckets. Just need to have them restuffed and covered in leatherette or whatever. Suggestions in DC, Maryland, VA?

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I appreciate the long list. It is very helpful just as a point of information. I guess what I am getting at is maybe those who have owned, experienced, worked on, studied a number of 7's and have some degree of confidence in one engine or another. Of course the diehards like the S2000, Miatas and some others have demonstrated reliability in the cars which have donated them. I guess we all have different purposes for owning 7's. For some folks, reliability isn't the main issue as much as horsepower, torque, top speed, acceleration times, etc. I am more or less looking for decent torque, reasonable power throughout the acceleration band, but, most of all, reliability, since I am obviously not mechanically inclined or I wouldn't have asked the question in the first place. So, I guess this could become a game of adding to an endless list or actually addressing the question. As for why someone without mechanical skills would own a 7...that's a good one. Its also like owning a power boat without said skills and I''ve done that too. Some people would rather pay others to do the work and engage in other things. So, given a car with an owner who can't fix a car when it is stuck in some goodness awful place waiting for a tow, what engine would reduce the probability of being stranded? Maybe I should ask Mazda to move this question to the Newbie section after all.

BMW 4 cylinder? Subaru All -Wheel drive boxster engine (would that work?)

Ok. I stand corrected and Frankn7 was a memorable experience.

Guess I am starting a big thread here, but it could be a fun discussion if it hasn't already taken place. I have a Mazda rotary engine that has been rebuilt to "race" specs that is in the shop getting a new transmission, flywheel,and clutch and wonder about its longevity. I know it will use oil. It is quirky and will continue to require tweaks and monitoring. I am looking for reliability and some trouble-free daily excursions and some longer trips. If I ever did an engine replacement, what do you think is the best overall, solid engine and drive train choice? I understand the very early rotaries like the 12A in unmodified, standard presentation can be quite reliable. The RX-8 engine is quite good but pricey. I am afraid of English Ford based engines or American Ford based engines, although I hear the latter can be solid, powerful and reliable. I don't want anything with Lucas electricals. The Honda S2000 sounds like a good choice because they are solid and reliable. Toyotas should be a safe bet also, especially twin-cams. Having owned a Miata, I know that those are great options. The Westfield, of course, has demonstrated that, and they take turbos nicely. I fear the monster LS engines because the car seems to just have too much power for daily excursions. They are more of a great novelty or for the occasional experience of pure adrenaline. (Sorry about that Mazda. Correct me if I am wrong). Don't know much about Busa or other cycle engines. I would guess they hold up. I guess the GM V6 and V8 in the Stalkers are solid. For you engineers out there who think this question is too generic, I would happily ask that this thread be moved to the "Newbie" section. Thoughts?

Thanks for the clarification on the winner. I left early as Tony was encouraging people to vote for the one he built for the gentleman who developed cancer.

Tony built the Cat for a client who is dying of cancer and he wanted to win as a gift to him. At least that's what he told me.

Thanks

You know to protect the rear fenders? My stone guards have gone missing after buying the car freshly painted. Thinking of the black spray stuff instead of stainless steel because of the black contrast on a yellow car.

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I gave up messing with it. The car is at RP Performance at Summit Point West Virginia getting the tranny rebuilt, a new flywheel, and clutch.

A further waste of tax payer dollar's is that they are mailing you color pictures instead of black and white, which are far more expensive to print. This needs to be a Green Party issue. Also, cars are far more fuel efficient at 62 mph than at 35 mph. We are being forced to slow down and waste gasoline.

Tired of paying extra taxes.

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/10/14/automobiles/autospecial2/20101014-microcars.html