Boxologist

The SCCA Time Trials fall under the Solo classes which would have you in D or E Mod. And I'm not sure which region in NeDiv are running that program yet. Maybe WDCR? NASA's local club, MotorsportsNE has a very active TT program. Talk to Jake Namer who is that programs chairman.

damn dbl post.

But Karl, no Caterham, or even Lotus 7 is allowed in any of the Super Touring classes. Caterham is only in E Production, and under specific allowances.

NormB has the cut outs on his clamshells as well.

congrats

There is the FIA bar w/ petty strut. There are also intrustion bars made for Caterham. One protects from an axle breaking and swinging wildly and the other is a side door bar. The cage does not bolt to the roll bar. Above this level a full cage needs to be installed instead of the rollbar. I would actually go to the cage if you find the FIA bar inadequate and have the other bars built into the cage. Do you plan to do Time Trials? The engine spec for caterhams in Production classes is ar below the R300 level.

D & E Mod running now. announcing: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/sccasolo live timing: http://sololive.scca.com/

Definitely can not make the 16th.

Won't be making the trip, and I'll miss the New England NT with a local event conflict. NEDiv @ the Meadowlands will be the only "travel" this year. Perhaps the Evo ShootOut @ Dover.

MidAtlantic Caterham had something similar. give them a ring if haven't.

Karl, your bar is one of the few that will pass w/o any problems

I'm pretty sure this is for the club racing licenses. W/ SCCA, rollbar and head placement are big deals. Please get in touch with whoever in charge of tech or scrutineering for this event to make sure you would actually have seat time in a 7.

The real decision is what size frame tom buy, the S3(narrow) or the S5(SV/CSR widebody). After that it's ust specifics. Find the far u fit in, than budget out what u can afford.

The hard part is that Caterhams fall under clones and not production cars. The whiskers weren't on Lotus 7s. The MAC has to be pushed for the A/B/D/EM rulesets to changed to a "if it doesn't say you can't, then you can", as opposed to the "if it doesn't say you can, then you can't" that is in effect for Stock, Street Touring, Street Prepared, Prepared, and Street Modified. Joshesh - update/backdate doesn't affect 7 Clone aero because there is already a huge clarification 5 years ago. The resultant rules are either in the back of the Mod ruleset or in the Clarification appendix.

Wings are not legal for D/EM. The whiskers are protestable too.

As a swapped subaru and 7 owner, don't part w/ an AWD boost buggy unless u have something to keep you happy when u can't drive a se7en. You really do need to find every sort of se7en and sit and drive them to really get a true feel of fit. Seats especially. There is great deal of difference between a road going 7 and and pure track 7. Then there's the difference of a track 7 to a Formula or Sports Racer. since this can be a purchase of 20-70k, spending as much time on hard research, even if it includes travel to some of the larger meets over the course of a year or 2 would be wise. Many people have bought a se7en, and then not put many miles on them because it is too raw and sold the car.

back on topic. HA!

Does that Zetec have the ford oil pan or a Raceline wetsump?

There's on in NJ w/ the LSx swap. Fully fiberglass body and looks wonderfull w/ the extra wide flared fenders. I was toying with getting one about 4 years ago, but rust and frame issues make a good starting point a high $ item here in the NE. Befoer you know it, the extra factory convience of the Cayman makes much more sense out here. I've seen the built Porsche motors, the subaru EJ series, and the LSx motors. My choice would be the LSx for a project.

ummmm.....Tom and I were sort of texting about this earlier today. i do think that I would have spun it on the 1st first straight though.

tempting. more tempting is ALMS weekend, but that's a week before the SCCA National Tour comes to NJ. hmmmm....

Completely forgot about this. Took the 7 up to Ct instead.

You won the awesome post of the day, Skip. Glad this keeps you driving your 7!

If I didn't have family plans, I'd consider coming out for the AutoX Martin. Then fly back for work. I think GGPCA Alemeida has an event as well Saturday. Westchester Sports Car Club has an autoX sunday, but I suspect that will be scrubbed as well. Maybe a snowX, but that lot is very tiny(course loops 3x).

And I will exit stage right-> As I will need to be at work Sunday night, and the temperatures will stay around freezing in the overnight, I don't think I will go play in the ice w/ the 7. Not that I haven't done it before, but across 2 states is a different story. Its a shame, but it sucks not seeing everyone this year