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Check vendors here: http://www.topdocsracing.com/pdf-links John Espisito at Quantum Mechanics, Ltd has been excellent to deal with. 203-463-8299 http://static.mjdtopsites.com/user_files/105/uploads/Quantumechanics-Logosm.jpg

Wow! great job. I love the rear fenders into the spoiler. When and where is your first autocross?

You are the man. Nice read. Great photos including the catsnowmobile

Croc, Thanks. OK I can watch those links. Just not the other ones ???

Karl, How easily did they install. Do you have the standard wide-track A arms?

is anyone else not able to view these videos? I am gettin this message: The Adobe Flash Player or an HTML5 supported browser is required for video playback. Get the latest Flash Player Learn more about upgrading to an HTML5 browser I have tried downloading Flash player 8 times and still can not poen them. Any suggestions?

next will be a limit as to how much carry out food one person is allowed to take out. Sorry sir. One hamburger per customer. Next

I had a similar issue with my Zetec. It always occured in the same turns with a low fuel tank. The fuel pump what changed. A dual pickup was installed to pull from both sides of the tank and it still occured *5$@X* After about two years, it turned out to be caused by the g force in a certain turn was enoung to pull a lose wire near the cutoff switch into the terminals cuttin out the switch. Zip tie the wire away....problem solved.

SCCA D Mod rules sataed that DM cars required a scattersheild where the potential for injury to the driver existed anf drive shaft hoops were also required. in Caterhamsnthe flywheel is forward og the foot well and the drive tunnel is boxed in as a result nither was required in a Caterham.

FWIW: this was posted in yesterdays SCCA-DMOD-EMOD@yahoogroups.com: "the ecotec 400 lb was in a running state as in intercooler, flywheel, fuel pump, water pump, all electronics, etc. this website appears to indicate a 400lb ecotec engine can deliver as much or more power than any v8 which weighs at least 200 lbs more," "it appears the 500+hp ectotec can be built for under $7000," http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/default.aspx

I could be wrong but I think anything over 230 -250 will be a real strain on a T-9.

Mike, I simply push the top up via the rear push rod and it swivels on the front super hose clamps and acts as an air brake. Works fine with my puny 200 horses. ;-)

This site/group was created precisely for the expression of ideas like this without fear of being put put down for those ideas or for the type of Seven one chooses to drive. I started this thread almost a year ago and this is the first time that I have read every post from the begining. I found it very informative and for the most part, the banter was quit civil. We all love our little cars for various reasons. Maybe not because they are different but because we are. We build them and modify them to our own idea of what we want our Sevens to be. I dare say many drive their Seven very little while others drive them everywhere; about town, back roads, highways and yes, even for autocross, rally, hillclimb, time trial, track day and some even race. Some shod them with classic tires, bias ply tires and others with DOT radials. We paint them different colors or not and use metal, plastic and carbon. So why not have engines to suit every taste and budget. The engine is just one of items that make each of our cars unique and in many ways a reflection of our personalities. When I first got my Seven I was told that "we can never have to much rubber or HP." twelve years later....I AGREE. I have the rubber part solved. I have the twisties Solved. No problems with GT3s and Zo6s there. The only thing I don't have solved are the straights at VIR, Summit Point, NJMP and Watkins Glen. I don't like getting passed by those cars I worked so hard to pass in the curves. A top end of 132 just won't cut it. If you want a brick to be a fast brick then you need more HP. Period! Having read all of the posts, it seems that a turbo may be a more ecconomical solution than ordering a Cothsworth 295 Hp. I think 300 - 325 would be great but I should also upgrade the brakes. ;-) Anyone opinion on that? Thanks to all for your comments.

the 2:11 was Pete. It is a Zetec Caterham DeDion with a Dunnell 247 HP motor and I think he was on Hoosier Bias Ply slicks. Pete may still be a distributor as Circle 'C' Performance. It is fast and Pete is a very good driver. He made my 216 Hp car seem slow. http://www.dunnellengines.com/zetec_engines.php

Geoorge Alderman at MidAtlantic Caterham will likely know what you need.

I don't know if this will help but here is a link to a T-9 manual http://mjdtopsites.com/images/type_9-N_gearbox.pdf

Justin, I am planning on attending the April NASA weekend in HPDE group 4 with instructors.

Justin, I am in Bethesda. The only events I am aware of are: April 21 SCA PDX /Club Trials @ Summit Point Shenandoah tarck Apr 27-28 NASA @ Summit Point Main Track

Tom, You do know those 13x10s on the front are great for autocrossing but slow you down on the straighs. Right? I didn't know they were cheaper when you order 8 at a time. :-)

George Alderman rebuilt my T-9 and did a great job, fair price and fast turn around. We found that my issue was iver stroking the clutch. That issue was fixed today as a mater of fact. We replace the lower bolt in tr master cylinder with a six inch bolt that shortend the throw of clutch pedal.

Keep watching Pistonheads.com parts http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/parts-and-plates/parts-and-accessories/caterham Theu had a brand new set of yellow glass clam shell and rear Caterham fenders for 400 lb. I don't think they sold and will likely be posted again. You migh also try Chip Bond at GT Classics in Charlottsville VA. He may have a set of new Caterham clam shells. 540-832-0307

A new Zetec crate motor (135 hp) is cheap, like under $500. A Caterham with a Zetec requires a long imput shaft. I have an axtra one $1,000. If you are lucky the crate motor will come with a new flywheel and clutch to boot. It looks like a great little track day car. Especially at that price.

Klasik Very nice indeed. Be careful about water on the floor. It is very slick on an epoxy floor. I slipped and completely tore my ham string. Croc, The size of the frig is based on how many friends you have and how close they live to you. I think you better get a big one. :party:

I think anyone who wants to do this should be very comfortable in tight quarters. What an excellent video of it ISS. http://www.youtube.com/embed/doN4t5NKW-k

What are the likely dates for 7s@NJMP ? I hope between 6/23 and 7/5 :drool: I want to get it posted in my local events list: SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM :driving: Feb 15-17 NASA @ VIR March 9-10 PDX /Club Trials @ Summit Point Main March 17 AX Practice Event Mar 22-24 NASA @ VIR April 13 & 14 AX #1 and #2 April 21 PDX /Club Trials @ Summit Point Shenandoah Apr 27-28 NASA @ Summit Point May 4-5 NRA Cumberland Autocross June 8-9 NRA Cumberland Autocross June 7 - 9 AX National Pro Solo Jun 14-16 NASA @ Summit Point HYPERFEST June 29 PDX / Club Trials @ Summit Point Shenandoah June 30 AX Event #3 July 13-14 NRA Cumberland Autocross Jul 19-21 NASA @ VIR July 28 AX Event #4 August 2-4 Polish Mountain Hill Climb August 2-4 LOG 33 @ Watkins Glen August 4 AX Event #5 August 17-18 NRA Cumberland Autocross Aug 17-18 NASA @ Summit Point Sept 21-22 NRA Cumberland Autocross Sept 22, 23 OR 28, 29 AX Event #6 Sept 22,23 OR 28, 29 PDX /Club Trials @ Summit Point Main Oct 6 **OR** Oct 20 AX Event #7 Oct 19-20 NRA Cumberland Autocross Oct 11-13 NASA @ VIR Nov 2-3 NASA @ Summit Point