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I've been lucky to only get the small yellow bird poop so far. After going through 11 Miatas and 1 Locost so far, I've been pretty lucky. Obviously, now that it's out in the open, I'll be the statue every day.

Welcome to the forum. If you add your location to your profile then you'll find the locals are quite friendly. And, of course, please post pictures.

(Steps forward) I didn't see an icon for this, but I'm the new owner of Franck's (originally Jeff Underwood's) car. The car was picked up by Gary Straight yesterday and is currently making it's way from Pennsylvania to California. As you can imagine, I can't wait for it to arrive. I'll be sure to post mu impressions and plenty of photos. Aaron

The car is SOLD. The new owner sent his cousin to pick it up Saturday morning. He lives in the Bay area but the car is currently in San Diego. I will miss it. I'll post the last set of pictures taken the night before.

SOLD. New owner picked it up yesterday morning.

Thanks for the help!

Better for me: 1) Already has a rollcage (I was going to have one built for my current car) 2) BEC - always wanted to try a BEC with sequential transmission 3) Suspension has been well-developed on track Realistically, it will be slower in a straight line and less powerful than my current Locost with a turbo Miata engine. But I'm willing to sacrifice that for a chance at the bike engine/trans.

Unfortunately, I have not tracked the car and I don't have performance numbers. The original builder had it dyno tuned at 240whp and tracked it a couple times before I bought it. Here's the dyno chart: http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/LoCost/LoCost240.jpg

Wow, beautiful car. I don't usually like the brighter greens but the CF makes a great contrast. I especially like the black powdercoat for the lights and other fittings.

My Locost for sale here: http://usa7s.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7061

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For Sale: Locost Seven Miata Turbo, Street Legal, 240whp Locost Seven build finished July 2011 Build started December 2009 1972 Lotus Seven - Street legal and fully titled and registered in California Build log located here: http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=9336 Specs: Book-sized frame 1996 1.8L Miata engine Miata 5-speed manual 240 RWHP and 210 RWTQ Drivetrain: 1996 1.8L Miata engine Miata 5-speed manual Spec Stage 3 clutch (very easy to drive, full face sprung hub) 240 RWHP and 210 RWTQ T3/T4 Turbo Tec-S Electromotive Fuel Management with direct fire ignition (Tuned on Mustang Dyno at VeryCoolParts.com) 4.30 Torsen LSD Rear differential (IRS) 15 Gallon RCI fuel cell .095 DOM roll bar Suspension/Wheels: Factory Five coilover shocks 450lb/in springs Full miata rear subframe and suspension 15x6.5 alloy wheels 205/50/15 Nitto NT01 R-compound tires Interior: Speedhut custom gauges (turbo boost, speedo, tach, water temp, oil press, voltmeter, fuel level) Kirkey Racing seats RJS 5-point camlock harnesses Fully carpeted interior and center cosole Street equipment: H4 headlights Brake lights Reverse lights Turn signals with factory Miata cancel function (OEM Miata steering column) Current pictures: http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/301602_10150405238737656_525477655_10635856_7106950_n.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/293991_10150405247257656_525477655_10635918_5045657_n.jpg http://hphotos-iad1.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/297262_10150405247662656_525477655_10635923_446038_n.jpg

I've just inked a deal for Jeff Underwood's R1 Locost Seven. As a result, this car is now up for sale. I'll post the details in another thread.

I just received more quotes this morning. Philadelphia to Los Angeles: $1080 open (only 1 company provided an open carrier quote) $1550-2235 enclosed

I'm also looking for shipping options from the Philadelphia area to the Los Angeles area. I've contacted the companies listed here (by email and phone) but have heard back from only 1. The only quote I have so far is $1750 for delivery from Philadelphia to Los Angeles by enclosed carrier. How does this compare? Thanks, Aaron

Franck, I'll send my email address via PM. We'll talk again soon. Aaron

The build quality is quite nice. Obviously not as nice as the Caterhams and Birkins I've seen, but the cost of entry was much lower. I had to buy this after I hesitated on Jeff Underwood's R1 Locost.

Thanks, Martin. I have been in contact with Moti and we've discussed cage design and estimated cost. I just wanted to see if there were other good options out there.

Next step is a rollcage for track duty. Any suggestions for cage builders in the Southern California area?

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The offset is usually stamped on the back of the wheel between the mounting holes.

I just sold my 11th Miata last week, because I bought a Miata-powered Locost. 240whp on a Mustang dyno should be enough to keep me interested. I started with my first in 2000 and averaged about 1 Miata per year since then.