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Disappointing I won't see any of you gents this weekend. Stay dry, have fun. Hopefully the witch doctors and shamans will be on our side weather-wise.

Forecast 2 weeks out is still looking good.

On 5/10/2022 at 3:45 PM, Kitcat said:

Hard to believe its up to 12 years. Where does the time go?

This event’s gestation actually occurred the year before when some of us participated in the Lotus Owners Group 30, in Gettysburg. That event brought Croc, Tom (YellowSS), Scott Lentz (RIP),  MichaelD, and myself together for the first time. We had so much fun at the event’s track day at Summit Point that Tom, as I recall, came up with the idea of doing it together again, but this time without our friends in the Lotus Owners group.

 

It has proven to be a huge success, in no small part due to the tireless efforts of Croc and Tom, combined with the world class track facility at NJMP.

 

Not clear if I will sign up. As noted elsewhere, my 15 years of se7en ownership may be drawing to an end. I get my refurbished Caterham back from Rocky Mountain Caterham in 2 days. That will be immediately followed by a track day at nearby High Plains Raceway and then the long haul back to Cincy, so plenty of time to decide Stay tuned.

Wooooooooooooowwwwww. To be forgotten so completely

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-BELEIVABLE

I checked in hoping for a Independence Day weekend event, but being away from a holiday may make this easier for me for me to come down, show the face, and catch up on many missed friends, years, events, and stories of the aforementioned. 

So.....who won the Axis or the Allies ?

Ha. Correct question is who had the best costume:jester:. Really have to make it down there one year.

...And don't drive like my brother!

Must not waste all money on beer when going to St Johnsbury....must resist for beer.

I wasn't overly impressed w/ Alchemist.

I'm just lost as to what it will accomplish. Audi is successful in other series but will give that up to start on the F1 learning curve.

E Prod going on now.

7 on the pole!

http://scca.growsites.net/

race starting NOW!

http://scca.growsites.net/

interested in the hood if Rob backs out.

Carp! wrong end of Va.

Any idea of maximum capacity? standard size from Brunton, 14x6 deck?

Usually find him at the WDCR SCCA autoXs at FedEX field.

Wish I coul be down there this weekend. Have fun, kill tires!

Toe is across the axle. Thrust angle is when comparing both, but most use separate values for both axles. I have a Smart Camber tool and toe plates from Longacre. Caster is reading that is best left to a machine.

1st or 2nd gear rev limiter?

very nice.

check under Last Place.

Look for 2.25 degrees camber up front. If you can adjust it somewhat quickly easily, maybe get it marked for 1.75 for road, 2.25 track, 2.75 or more for autoX. Shouldn't need more than 2.25 in the rear.

5-6 degrees castor sounds fine. Minimal toe or what ever your preference is.

I'd really look for more front tire if you can fit it on the autocross side.

What kind of tyres? This will matter most. Secondly, what kind of driving?

As soon as they learn how to fly...

So a friend of mine tells me over the weekend that I should also consider looking at ramps trucks instead of the old truck/Montrose combo. Build an enclosure over the back and get it retitled as an RV to keep away from any CDL issues.

I cant wait to take photos of you getting in/out:)! Better be doing yoga this winter....

Makes that weekend more enjoyable.

Ugh, wrong coast. Saw it on Apexspeed as well. GLWS!

As we all know the original concept of the 7 was a light weight sports car that provided a thrilling driving experience which didn't require a shed load of power. My feeling is that most of the replicas including the original (Caterham) seem to have moved way past what Chapman had envisioned. The original Lotus 7 weighted in under 800 lb., a long way short of what we are producing today. My Caterham Super Sport is 1140 lb., god only knows what a Stalker sits on the scales at.

 

Which brings me to the recent launch of the Caterham 160R

http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/291082/caterham_seven_160_review_price_and_specs.html

 

Maybe at long last we are returning to the original roots of what Sevening is all about!!!!!!

:party:

Internet is wonky at work so I suspect that the 160 is update to the Sigma powered Roadsport.

Chapman wanted to build racecars. Some of those races needed cars that were also roadworthy. Lotus really wasn't on 'solid' footing till the Elite from what I remember, if I am in error, please correct me.

You must also consider what engines and tires were available in the 1950s. Today I can order street tires have more grip than their race tires. I believe that Chapman would have used a more powerful motor that what you would expect an built the chasis' rigidity accordingly. I would expect than a modern design of the 7 from Colin Chapman would actually be very close to a closed body Ariel Atom/Exocet. If he did not opt for the rear mid-engine layout, I would imagine that the traditional layout would weigh ~1400lbs, include the full cage as standard(easy huge increase in rigidity if not added afterwards), and come with an engine that make 180hp quite easily. I would also expect a very functional IRS...

I would not expect a low price on such a car. And this is essentially the market that we see today.

Not a big P-car fan, but 930 slants are definitely up there w/ 911 & 912 SCs.